1 Those of you who often read here will know that I have inherited lots of family treasures. Today I went to my sewing things to find a transfer for embroidery. These were bought by my Mum when I was 5 years old and many of my little dresses had lovely embroideries or smocking on them. I remember the ironing on process and being taught some of the stitches. I needed the transfer to embroider the little hat I’m making for our newest Grandbaby.
2 I heard a few of E Nesbit’s words about flowers on the radio this morning and was very taken with them so I went to look them up – as you do – and discovered that they came from her book ‘The Story of the Amulet’ The children in the story have travelled into a Utopian London of the future and discover that all ‘tiny children’ learn these verses. Find out more here.
‘I must not steal and I must learn,
Nothing is mine that I do not earn.
I must try in work and play
To make things beautiful every day.
I must be kind to everyone,
And never let cruel things be done.
‘I must not litter the beautiful street
With bits of paper or things to eat.
I must not pick the public flowers,
They are not MINE, but they are OURS.’
3 I finished the hat this afternoon and am pleased with how it has turned out. It is to match the Hungry Caterpillar pram blanket which I finished last week. Thank you to Angel for the pattern.
djdfr
April 16, 2013 at 3:00 pm
I remember embroidery transfers. Now I sketch with pencil or use cloth for x stitch that can be removed. Or even just wing it, as I am doing now on a plain garment I bought on sale.
mybeautfulthings
April 16, 2013 at 3:05 pm
Golly, I admire being able to wing it! I need patterns for most of what I do but I did wing it on the caterpillar baby blanket and it worked! 🙂
Sex, Spirit, Soul Mates and Chocolate....Ivonne's Journey
April 14, 2013 at 10:05 pm
I love things that are hand made. I remember my sister had dresses that my mom had put embroidery on. I am not that talented :).
mybeautfulthings
April 15, 2013 at 10:44 am
Thank you. I love making things for those I love. 🙂
on thehomefrontandbeyond
April 14, 2013 at 9:44 pm
sweet – I remember learning how to embroider in home ec–I remember a few of the stitches and of all the domestic things I do not enjoy–this was one that I did!
mybeautfulthings
April 15, 2013 at 10:44 am
Me too! 🙂
mybeautfulthings
April 15, 2013 at 10:44 am
Me too! 🙂
childtasticbooks
April 14, 2013 at 8:24 pm
Lovely hat, and I did like the transfers too – sweet.
mybeautfulthings
April 15, 2013 at 10:44 am
Thank you! 🙂
Choc Chip Uru
April 14, 2013 at 7:43 pm
I love the history in the surprises it makes it even better 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
mybeautfulthings
April 15, 2013 at 10:45 am
Thank you! 🙂
mybeautfulthings
April 15, 2013 at 10:45 am
Thank you! 🙂
babyjill7...Marilyn Griffin
April 14, 2013 at 6:14 pm
My Mom had these…but, I have none now…I’m surprised that stores still have transfers…
I bought some to make dish towels for my daughter-in-law’s mother…and Melanie a table runner…
not, perfect…but, they loved them…
mybeautfulthings
April 14, 2013 at 6:18 pm
I didn’t know you could still buy them! I have lots in packets that Mum didn’t use. 🙂
babyjill7...Marilyn Griffin
April 15, 2013 at 1:14 am
yes…I have found then at Wal-mart and Hobby Lobby…and yes, Hancock’s Fabrics…
mybeautfulthings
April 15, 2013 at 10:44 am
🙂
mybeautfulthings
April 15, 2013 at 10:44 am
🙂
Hil
April 14, 2013 at 5:23 pm
I love the hat…it’s just so lovely.xx
mybeautfulthings
April 14, 2013 at 5:27 pm
Thank you 🙂