If you are interested in purchasing a doily then you can find several websites available. Amazon, Ebay, Etsy, and PJP Marketplace are just a few of the online retailers that provide doilies.
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A cloth decoration (macrame or other) is a "doily or "doilie".
In a crossword puzzle the clue is "edges a doily". The answer is "tats"
"Under each vase was an embroidered lace doily."
Doily - 2006 I was released on: USA: 27 December 2006 (Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Fest)
They are named after the British draper who originated them.
A doily is a decorative mat usually made of lace or paper, placed under items such as vases or plates to protect furniture or add a decorative touch. They are often used in table settings to enhance the presentation of dishes.
This is commonly called a "doily."
Toonsylvania - 1998 Darla Doily-Demon Doll The Importance of Being Urnie The Boogeyman'll Get You Melissa 1-1 was released on: USA: 7 February 1998
Please put a doily under the plant so that the pot doesn't mar the table.
Are you meaning "make the colors color-fast?" I would hope that most modern crochet threads are boil-fast. I looked on the Red Heart site, and it looks like their "crochet cotton" threads don't run. If you had a question about a specific product, I'd contact the manufacturer for advice.
Check the laundry aisle at your grocery store for liquid starch. Starch comes in different forms including a spray form, but the liquid is easiest to use. For a very stiff doily, soak it in undiluted liquid starch. For less crisp, water down the starch first. When the starch has soaked through the doily, carefully lay it out on a flat surface and tweak it until it looks nice. Then allow to dry in place. You can get prettier picots if you use a piece of Styrofoam as your backing and use sewing pins to pin it in place.