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~ Cathleen 🃏 🧶
As my work continues to reach more of you through search, it has come to my attention that no one has ability to contact me. I want to make sure that the door is always open for conversation.
While the shop is always open for business on Etsy, I am usually available there, and it is the quickest route besides email for questions.
You can find me across most major social platforms by searching for Doily Designs, by Cathleen.
‼️ If you are trying to reach me directly, I do not receive EMAIL through this BLOG!!!‼️
You will find my email on my patterns for direct contact, and I am currently active on Pinterest, Etsy, Ravelry, Youtube, Substack, and LinkedIn. I have found that some platforms like Facebook have made it tricky to keep up with messages lately, so head over to Kofi to say hello!
I am looking forward to hearing your stories and sharing more of mine. Thanks for being part of this journey with me.
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Thank you so much for your support!
Best wishes and God Bless!!
~ Cathleen 🧶
I like to never found it because I was looking for Flo's diner not Mel's and it is Alice! But finally I found this great compilation of Flo from Alice with a terrific compilation of her "Kiss My Grits" highlights!
It has been so fun sharing these with my daughter. Her take? The aesthetics grabbed her attention. She loves the acting and the "gay vs creep" social dynamics of Three’s Company, but she’s not sold on the 70s scripts, she says that it is just constant back and forth dissing without enough plot! 😂
She’s not wrong, but man, the nostalgia hits different. Kismet brought me to this video today and I had to share.
Now that my youngest daughter has picked up sewing, it has brought up old stories and tales from my Mother and myself, her recalling and telling the story of the Puppet Rush, bringing back my Karmic comedy when my daughter returns the request in sorts to me. This turns into one of my most popular blog post, by far, about a crochet Yoshi hat. Maybe the reason for its popularity, I think, is the story behind it, a tale that proves Karmic Comedy is a very real thing in my life.
A few nights before Halloween, my sweet daughter came to me with that all important request that she needed a Yoshi costume. Now, if you’re a maker, you know that request a few days out is like a five alarm fire. But, like any good parent, I thought, “Sure, why not?” and immediately started planning.
At the time, Yoshi costumes were hard to find, and patterns were scarce, so I decided to make it myself. I dove into a creative frenzy. I sourced a basic cap pattern, engineered the perfect set of big, adorable Yoshi eyes, and found a pattern for the iconic shell. I worked through the night, fueled by caffeine and the pure desire to see her smile. By morning, the costume was complete, and she went to school a very happy, very cute little dinosaur. The hat was the centerpiece and has gone on to be a beloved post and family treasure, a testament to that late night hustle.
The true comedy, though, lies in the flashback it triggered.
When I was little, I went to my own mother, a talented seamstress and maker. It was a Friday, and I confidently informed her that I needed three puppets by Monday for a school play. I didn’t just need any puppets; I needed a bear, a woodsman, and his wife.
Of course, she pulled it off. But she didn’t just make three functional puppets; she went above and beyond. Her fabulous trio was a masterpiece, stitched with care, personality, and flair. They were a huge hit in my little school play and a source of quiet pride for me.
My last minute, demanding request of my mother came back to me years later in the form of my daughter’s last minute Yoshi request. That, my friends, is karmic comedy, the universe’s gentle way of reminding me that what goes around, comes around, even in crafting.
In the end, that Yoshi hat is more than just crochet; it’s a symbol of the incredible love, talent, and kindness my mother shared with me. Every stitch I make, every late night I work for my own kids, I’m channeling her generous spirit.
And if you’re feeling inspired by this tale of late night crafting (or feeling the karmic loop yourself!), you can find all the details, patterns, and references for my iconic Yoshi hat post HERE.
What’s your best “karmic comedy” story from your crafting or parenting life? I’d love to read it in the comments!
Thank you, Mom❣️
& Thank you for stopping by.
Best wishes and happy crafting,
~ Cathleen 🧶
Add to a gift tag or hide in the Christmas tree. 🎄 🥒 ☃️
Find more of our Silly Christmas Pickle videos on YouTube shorts.
Best wishes and Happy Holidays!
~ Cathleen 🧶 ☃️
Holiday Crochet 🧶🎄☃️
Whether you are looking to create a stunning heirloom for your home or you need a quick, thoughtful gift for a loved one, I've gathered a few of my favorite Doily Designs patterns' for the holidays.
Most paid, and link to Etsy as well as a free doily pattern, with links to right here on Doily Designs.
From vintage inspired showstoppers to quick yarn busting gift ideas, there is something here for every skill level.
Seen below in 43 inch medium size. 👇
This pattern takes the elegant, vintage pineapple crochet look and gives it modern, chunky style. Sure to be an heirloom favorite.
Comes in 2 great sizes; Medium (43 inch) and Large (60 inch) tree skirts and 2 Pattern Bundle
Modern Style; designed for a chunky doily look that works up beautifully in a short time and adds instant texture to your tree.
This is a versatile hidden gem that derseves a spot in your holiday rotation. It starts with an easy, color changeable Mandala base that can be finished in four different ways:
Christmas Balls: Stuffed for a classic ornament look.
Coasters: Keep them flat for festive table settings.
Garland: String them together to deck your halls.
Gift Tags: The perfect handmade touch for your presents.
Keep the true meaning of the season in your crafts with these symbolic designs:
The Jeweled Cross: A beautiful, elegant pattern to keep the "Christ" in Christmas
Star Chart Pattern: Features stars in many different shapes to suit any project.
Large 5 Inch Applique Star: Perfect for adding to other crochet projects.
Need a last minute gift? These patters are quick to make and always appreciated:
Tiny Seasonal Tote: An adorable quick gift idea for holding lip balm.
Holiday Washcloths with Elegant Edge in:
and Coaster Size Square as well, and more.
And we must not forget the Candy Cane Christmas Blanket!
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You can find all of these patterns and more in my Etsy shop. Whether you're making a set of matching Mandala ornaments or starting on the big Cranberry Pineapple tree skirt, I can't wait to see what you create!
Happy Holidays and happy crocheting,
~ Cathleen
Christmas Mandalas are great for crochet ornaments, coasters, garland, gift tags and more! 🎄🧶☃️
Get ready to deck the halls with new Balls and Holly 🧶🎄 with these fun crochet Christmas Mandala Ornaments🎄
This fun pattern is designed to be quick, and incredibly versatile.
Easy to change color Mandala base is perfect for creating a gorgeous, coordinated holiday gift set.
Ways to Decorate with Christmas Mandala 🎄🧶☃️
Mix and match designs and colors to make matching decorative Christmas Mandala sets for the table, the tree, mantel, gifts and more.
Need Video Help? If you are new to crochet? Don’t worry, this pattern is written clearly, and you can find the free video tutorials on my YouTube. Search my channel for any basic stitches in question and the Mandala tutorial.
Pattern now on Ravelry! 🥳
This fun pattern was released last year, but had slipped to the bottom of the Santa’s Holiday bag 😮
….and really wants to find it’s way on a Christmas tree or two this Holiday Season! 🎄☃️
Happy Holidays and happy crocheting,
~ Cathleen 🧶
Please check Etsy for the latest available patterns.
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Thank you for your patronage!
Cranberry Pineapple Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern video tutorial recently released on Youtube.
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Happy Holidays from Doily Designs 🧶🎄
Crap on a cracker, we are still on hiatus.
But wishing happy Holidays, and happy crocheting!
~ Cathleen 🧶☃️
Hi! Doily Designs' Cathleen here, and I am out on hiatus through the month of October. (:( + Nov)
Please visit Doily Designs Etsy for Doily Designs Patterns, and message me on Etsy if you need anything. Thank you.
... a small bit of unsolicited advice in the form of an enigma;
If a chicken screams it's a duck, it might just be a chicken.
Don't believe everything you hear.
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Stay safe &
Happy Holidays 🎃
Thank you for stopping by.
~ Cathleen
Chain Rose just got an update on the Leaf pattern, and more!
New leaf looks more like a Rose Leaf with the jagged, prickly edges that Roses are best known for.
I felt so validated by Google Gemini! Or is it just programmed that way? 🤔
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⭐ Doily Designs Cranberry Pineapple Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern One of a kind tree skirt is an eye catching take on the classic ...
