Saturday, January 24, 2009

Thanks Nana xx

A while ago, I shared some beautiful embroidery, stitched by my Grandmother-in-Law. She was absolutely amazing at crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery... in fact I think she probably gave every type of handcraft a try in her 80 odd years. She liked that I am a bit crafty myself, and gave me boxes and boxes of craft books, embroidery silks, wools and fabrics. She died in October 2008, just 11 days after her husband. My house holds many treasures given and created by her. This book is my favourite.
I love the owl on the front and the back covers...
Wise and true words!
Every fathomable creature is covered, from insects...
All manner of birds...
Farm animals... I LOVE this goat illustration.
Fish...
And I know it's not "P.C", but I had to give the Gollywog a look in as well...
More insects. Seriously, I just want to frame the illustrations and put them on the wall!
"ladies, some vermillion felt and American cloth for this one..."
Well, I'm off to make a stag beetle now. Or maybe a goat. A kingfisher?
The end.
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9 comments:

  1. rizaJanuary 24, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Hi I visitedt your blog today

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  2. NormatikaJanuary 24, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    that's a gorgeous book. The illustrations and instructions would look really nice framed. Look forward to seeing what you make.

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  3. speckled eggJanuary 24, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Hi, thanks guys. It's a lovely book, isn't it?

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  4. Megan RoseJanuary 25, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Wow, lucky you! That's such a cool book. I love getting old treasures from family. There's just nothing like it. Look forward to seeing what you make!

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  5. PinkflowerbuttonsJanuary 25, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    that looks like a really cool book. I love the way the owl is pictured on the front and back. the authors name is cool too. I love the peacock and the word golliwog. Nanas rock.

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  6. hannaJanuary 27, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    oh my goodness, that book is fantastic!

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  7. Little Miss FlossyFebruary 1, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    Thanks so much for the pattern, can't wait to give it a go. xxx

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  8. speckled eggFebruary 1, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    You're more than welcome. Sorry it took so long to post it!

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  9. Sally AnneFebruary 3, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    What a fabulous book, and your Nana sounds like a person I would have loved to have known.

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