I decided that today was as good a day as any to start tatting bookmarks. I turned to my favorite bookmark pattern, Curds and Whey from Tatting with Visual Patterns by Mary Konior. If I could only keep one of my tatting books, this would be the one. I get so much inspiration from it.
While reorganizing upstairs, I decided it was time to pull out my Great-grandma Morris's quilts. I think she must have made this as a bedspread, because it pretty well covers my queen. I know that our family's biggest beds were full size back then. Grandma Morris passed when I was 10 years old. I'm 71 now. So, I know this quilt is at least 61 years old.
Daughter Alison claimed the full size afghan. I sure did get a lot out of those skeins of yarn!
I like curds and whey too, used it as an edging, but a bookmark is a good idea. Beautiful quilt. And great crochet, I’m not surprised they were quickly claimed!
ReplyDeleteDid you crochet the squares together, Diane? I like the ridge effect.
ReplyDeleteI remember the excitement of MK’s first book being published.
Yes, I started with slip stitch and it looked awful. I single crocheted in the back loop only.
DeleteThanks, Diane. Ah, that would be a double crochet in ‘our terms’!!!
DeleteIt's so great to see you tatting again!! :) Great bookmark!!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt sure is a treasure!!! :)
Wow! You sure did get a lot out of all that yarn!! Looks like no waste!! And it's great that every bit is appreciated and claimed!! :)
Lovely quilts. and afghan. Bookmarks!! you did a lovely job with this pattern.
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