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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Beads for the Bride


My niece Phoebe is getting married! Phoebe and I share a special relationship. When she was born, Dave and I were among the first to see and hold her. My nephew Eric was born three months to the day after Phoebe. My daughter Carol was born three months later, although she missed the special date by two weeks! Phoebe grew up in Virginia and now lives in Washington D.C., so I've only seen her a handful of times through the years. When Eric asked her to marry him, she called me to share the good news. Phoebe is a bright and beautiful young lady, and I wish the two of them all the best!

I asked Phoebe if she would like a beaded crocheted bag for her wedding, and she replied that she would be thrilled to have one! That warms my heart. When Phoebe was visiting last summer, she told me she was interested in tatting, so she will receive a hanky as well. I started with the beaded bag so that I have plenty of time to consider which hanky edging I want to tat!


I've started on Round V of Doily 6 from Tatted Treasures by Jan Stawasz. This is a very easy round, and now that I'm using my new shuttles from La Cossette, I'm sure I'll have plenty of thread to complete the round!

16 comments:

  1. Your beaded crochet is coming out so beautiful, Diane! Looking forward to seeing the finished bag. Are you using a pattern, or is it your own design?

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  2. ...hmm beautiful tatting...and what a nice job to work for a bride.. good luck and success, Diane...inside a little blue bead? ;))

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  3. Your crocheted piece is coming out very elegant!! :)
    And your doily is so beautiful!! :)

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  4. ALMOST makes me want to be a hooker again ( Did I really say that?) That is very pretty. The beads make it wonderful.
    Fox : )

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  5. I am sure she will treasure the bag for many years to come and the hanky will be lovely whatever edging you put on it.
    Your mat is looking lovely, I still have not seen the book but its on my wish list
    Margaret

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  6. Lovely start to the beaded bag, and your doily is beautiful.

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  7. Your crochet piece is beautiful! I didn't know you crocheted! I love the doily you are working on. Congrats to your niece!!

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  8. I remember that you made a similar beautiful bag for your daughter! It's a great design and I think you said it had more than 1200 beads! It also had a gorgeous cord which you also made! So much talent! And the doily is coming along nicely! You're a busy gal, as usual!

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  9. I was searching around the computer tonight and I came upon your blog Diane. I have so much saved on mine at home, but here I have to do a bit of searching. I like the tatted doily, and what a keepsake to give to someone for there wedding. I also like the them you used on your page. Looks really neat/pretty! Take care!

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  10. How very sweet you are able to make her such an heirloom. I love it so far. Happy Hearts are Creative Hearts...

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  11. The crocheted piece and the tatting doily beautiful ik like it Marie-Claire

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  12. Diane - where do you find the time? Your work is beautiful as always - crochet and tatting :) The bag and hankie will be treasured for sure.

    I really love the JS doily too - and the white/beige thread combination you are using.

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  13. Wow, looks good so far, love your work, and can't wait to recieve my gift from you. I love looking at all the things you have made, and I'm in awe.

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  14. Oh my, your beaded crocheted bag is just beautiful! The greatest gift my grandmother ever gave me was teaching me how to crochet. Your tatting is so beautiful as well.

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