Linda, Happy belated birthday - what lovely gifts and a great variety, too - Way to go Secret Sister, that is a lovely doily (private me where you bought it, please?)
As for getting your doilies soft - you soak them and rinse you water a couple times - then to make sure that they stay soft you put some hair conditioner or fabric softener in the last rinse.
thank you Shirlene, didn't know that hair conditioner can do the trick. will give it a try !
Almost makes up for having a birthday so near to Christmas doesn't it?
Wow, that's so nice, and so much different things. I can imagine you are happy!