Hunting through the linen cupboard as I sometimes do, I came upon a little crochet mat that I don´t think I have included in this online journal of my needlework.
I made this years and years ago when I grew interested in learning crochet and made quite a few doilies and similar until they proliferated in the house and my enthusiasm swung to making crochet edgings for sheets and pillowcases.
I had a hunt through my old needlework magazines incase I could find the pattern and give a reference for this easy beginners pattern, but I had no luck.
Having read that DMC had released new floss colours, I popped off to my nearest needlework shop to investigate and although I didn´t buy any of the new colours, the young lady generously gave me the companioning embroidery booklet containing exclusive pattern charts from international designers, and also some little cross stitch patterns and the empty tin. All very useful, thank you Daiser.
Must get some Christmas stitching done. Until next week.
Sheryl
Your doily is beautiful,so delicate and beautifully photographed.
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to find old stuff done from years ago. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteIf I saw that lovely work in a vintage store, I would snap it right up!
ReplyDeleteYou made this pretty....really!! I cannot believe you crocheted this when you were just a beginner; how amazing!
ReplyDeleteHi Sheryl,wow what beautiful fine crocheting,its beautiful Sheryl and how lovely of the lady in the shop to give you those lovely patterns and tin,hope you have a wonderful day xx
ReplyDeleteSheryl, this is such a delicate and lovely piece. And I love the way you have displayed it. Just gorgeous! RJ@stitchingfriendsforever
ReplyDeleteYour filet doily is lovely - beautifully! And ... are those *fall* crocus? I don't know anyone who has them who isn't related to me (my grandfather shared them will all his children and so on)!
ReplyDeleteYes they are fall crocus, so pretty and delicate.
DeleteShery, your crochet looks wonderful Great Job.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Manuela
I always love your posts .
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful crochet .
Have a wonderful week.
That's a charming little mat. Is it filet crochet?
ReplyDeleteYes it is Rachel.
DeleteLovely crochet edging! The booklet with charts is a nice gift.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty crochetwork,i have some like that made by a very elderly aunt many years ago.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! Your crochet work is absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThis little crochet doily/ table runner looks wonderful, so delicate snd subtle. I used to make such things as well in my crochet days, very long ago. Nowadays I only do cross stitch and some sewing every now and then.
ReplyDeleteYour little runner is beautiful and to think you did that is a beginner crocheter is very impressive. I love work like this and you displayed it beautifully. ( I love Savon Lavender soap too)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and ever so delicate piece, sweet Sheryl!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, dear one. Hugs!
That is a lovely doily! I have yet to try filet crochet though I did find a pattern that screamed at me haha. You can never have enough doilies; they must cover every available surface. :D
ReplyDeleteI'm curious about your fall crocus -- do you collect saffron from them? They're the only ones I know of that bloom in the fall!
Although very similar to saffron crocus and very often mistaken for them, they are just fall crocus and rather poisonous I believe.
DeleteLovely crochet Sheryl. You do display your work beautifully to photograph. Nice bonus to get that little tin and the designs. Have a good week. xx
ReplyDeleteThat's a very pretty map! Good thing you rescued her from a life in the dark depth of your cupboard.
ReplyDeleteWhoops .... my message was sent before I finished!! Here’s the rest .....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Were you a window dresser in another life? And I mean that it the most complimentary way ..... you know just how to piqué our interest!
Is that a crocus or something similar? We have crocus like flowers, inherited when we moved in to this house, I think they flower mid-year ..... don’t know what they are though!
Hugs,
Barbara xx
Oh, gosh! Still lost my most important words .....
ReplyDelete“What a gorgeous mat!” Impressive work for a beginner!
Weren’t you lucky to get those patterns and the tin, how lovely!
Hugs, Barbara xxx
Your work is simply stunning, Sheryl--so delicate and perfect looking! I'm hoping to get some of that new DMC floss, too--they are so pretty. Enjoy these last few days of November!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Your crochet doily and edgings are perfectly done like all your other creations! Lovely!
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