Starburst Doily with Purple and Yellow Border

Identifier

2023.MCV.06.040

Title

Starburst Doily with Purple and Yellow Border

Creator

Unknown

Date

Unknown

Description

A crocheted doily measuring approximately 11 inches in diameter. The doily is primarily made in white cotton thread but the border is done in a variegated purple and yellow thread. The doily features a starburst motif pattern, and the border is a pointed scallop design. 

Contributor

Maria C. Vallejo

Type

Doily

Rights Holder

George A. Leinonen

Material

Cotton

Measurements

11" Diameter

Technique

Crochet

A Note from the Contributor

Maria C. Vallejo: We always find surprises and beauty in simplicity, and shall I also say humble? We can see how the colorful edge adds interest to what may end up looking bland were it not for the yellow and purple edging.

Condition

Good; some light discoloration

Citation

Unknown, “Starburst Doily with Purple and Yellow Border,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed July 16, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/35196.

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