What do you like to collect? I love vintage laces and linens. When I think of the hours of delicate work that was put into them, I'm in awe. Such skill! These are treasures I know I'd never have the patience to learn how to do. I can crochet, but this delicate work seems to have been done by tiny fairy fingers, don't you think? I know I could manage the embroidered ones, but definitely not the teensy, tiny, delicately crocheted edging with those fine threads. They're treasures to be carefully tended....
Friday, January 19, 2018
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New Pattern in my Etsy shop this morning: www.etsy.com/shop/DianeKnottLLC #embroiderypattern #Valdani #floralembroidery #DianeKnottpatt...
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Since I last blogged, I have opened an Etsy shop where I sell instant download punch needle and wool/cotton applique patterns that I design....
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New Pattern in my Etsy shop this morning: www.etsy.com/shop/DianeKnottLLC #embroiderypattern #Valdani #floralembroidery #DianeKnottpatt...
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It's that time of year again! The birds here are so busy finding a partner, looking for nesting sites, and chirping up a concerto....
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It's amazing, when you go through your Pictures file, what you can find that you have painted and forgotten all about, only to wonder, ...
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Lots of new patterns listed in my Etsy shop! www.etsy.com/shop/DianeKnottLLC I've been away from my blog for quite awhile - have...
I collect oil lamps, Early American Pressed Glass creamers, vintage ice blue glass and American Folk Art. My husband says I collect quilt fabric.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Patti, I think your husband is probably right, friend!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard for me to resist hand crocheted doilies and embroidered linens. I also love old soft as can be table cloths, the kind that have fruit or poinsettia borders. So homey and reminiscent of my childhood.
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