Winter is hanging on here in Maine.
I thought these were snowdrops...but my plant app tells me they're winter daffodil. Either way....they'll be just fine. 
I enjoyed the comments and conversation about tatting after yesterday's post. Linda shared this comment:
I couldn't love Linda's memory more. These were Dorothy's handkerchiefs....with their tatted edging.
I chose the tatted ones...and a few others that were hand embroidered. I've used some of them over the years in projects...but I still have several that I'm holding onto.
Dorothy was a school teacher....and apparently it was proper to give your teacher a handkerchief as a gift at the end of the school year. Dorothy made her own...but she was gifted many more. After she died her handkerchiefs were spread out on a table at a family reunion...and we all got to pick several.
I adore Dorothy's handkerchiefs...but I think they aren't doing any good being stored in a drawer. I think they should be used and shared.
I forgot to add that I can needle tat (there are very few items/techniques done with an eyed needle that I can't do:) ... but have never mastered shuttle tatting. It looks like micro-macrame under a magnifyer. Don't know what I'm missing when I try but it just has never worked (have tried to learn at least three times;).
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I have never tried needle tatting...but I knew it was possible. Yes....there are some clear similarities between macrame and tatting. You HAVE to keep that center string/loop straight or you just tie knots.
DeleteWhat a wonderful handkerchief post, MaryAnn, and what beauties you shared. I use handkerchiefs rather than tissues almost exclusively. Many are colored paisley cowboy style workhorses, but I also have a number of fine sophisticated dainty ones as well. My fancy ones accompany me to special events such as a night at the theater, or a wedding, or a funeral. I love that they get used in that way. Equally dear to me are a few of my father's plain old white handkerchiefs that I brought into the fold after he died. It tickles me that something that has such a distinctly down-to-earth (and often down-and-dirty!) role can be such a sweet evoker of memories and connection.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all of this Dotty....I love hearing your stories! How fun that you are using your dad's handkerchiefs and it had nudged me to start using some of mine instead of tissue. I've got several that are not as fancy and I think I could/should transition to that "down and dirty" practice!
DeleteI just love the fact that it was common in Dorothy's day to give a teacher a handkerchief as a gift! How sweet is that! The tatted edges on these are so lovely. Such treasures!
ReplyDeleteYes...what a sweet gift for the teacher. Now they are sweet treasures for me.
DeleteI don’t know how to tat with a shuttle but I can do needle tatting. It’s been a few years might have to give it a try again they make such dainty lacy items.
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That's cool. I can see how it could be done...although I've never done it. My fingers cannot do this fine repetitive work anymore. Keep us posted!
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