Morning, as I said in my last post I've been "stitching" a book
"She has a story to tell"
So let's begin,
1st page
That's me as a baby, aw wasn't I cute? There's an old silver 3d for luck tucked into a spray of blue flowers, a little knitted brooch and a piece cut from an old deed.
2nd page
some snippets of fabric, buttons and old press studs, a picture of my lovely mam on the day of her wedding, and a beautiful treasured brooch my sister Julie (who was eight) gave to me when I become a "mother"
3rd page
I love old keys so I stitched that on first and then I found a tiny lock charm, a lovely old shirt button and an envelope addressed to my granda dated 1943, such lovely hand writing.
And finally...
I bought a bumper load of these pre paid envelopes a few years ago and I knew one day they'd come in handy for something.
"The end"
Just a wooly scarf, a couple of photos, a few bit's and bobs, my name and the date inside but one day a family heirloom perhaps? I'd like to think so.
I'll put this as my August's monthly make
along with my "reindeer" scarf.
Have you been sewing or stitching?
Love Lucey xx
14 comments:
A lovely idea and all your special momentoes are safe in one place. This will be something to pass on to the grandchildren Lucey. I love your scarf, the pattern looks complicated to someone like me who can only knit one purl one! Bettyx
Lucey, I love reading your blog, it always makes me smile. The book is just beautiful - such a wonderful idea. No point in me doing one, I dont have pretty things to put in it like yours. Loving the scarf too.
Amanda.....x
I love it, memories are so precious and what a lovely way to collect them!
Snarting right back at ya chick! Brilliant darling xx
What a lovely idea xx
That's clever. It took me a while to 'get' it, but now I think I have, and, you've set me thinking about how I could do something along similar lines... I hope you don't mind me finding inspiration from your work!
What a lovely thing to make, i loved it,I imagine your family will one day think "what a clever old thing"lol very sweet.
What a beautiful little keepsake, really special.
What a wonderful idea for a keepsake.....and the knitted scarf wonderfully executed. Love it.
What a beautiful book! I love it. So pretty. Thank you for the lovely comments on my blog about the pillowcase dresses. Have emailed you too. Best wishes Louise x
This is so cool! Your blog is awesome!! xxx
Hope you have had a great Bank Holiday Lucey - what a lovely idea! I am terrible for throwing things away - now that we have little Luca I really must be more sentimental about keeping things for the future! Kisses Kitty x
Well that is just about the most clever pretty thing I have seen in a long while. :)
Found you via henhouse.. love your blog, it is so pretty and different to most others I have seen. Not that I am an expert in this field you understand!
I love your little book, what a great idea, and impressed with the reindeer scarf!
Such a special piece of work. You are very creative.
Hugs
Daisy xxx
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