Grandma Lottie and her sister Harriet. The young lady on the left is my maternal grandmother. Born in 1885, I believe and lived well into her 90's. Her sister, whom they called "Birdie" wasn't as lucky and died in her 40's from consumption. Gram alone carried her bloodlines forward, having 3 sons and then a baby daughter, my mom. I love the look of the picture, and would love to have seen more of those dresses. Pictures are few and far between, and this is about the youngest I've seen of her.
But I really came back today to fill in a couple of blanks about my crocheted rug. I got my inspiration from Darcie, as I mentioned when I showed the first picture a month back. Darcie's rugs can be see at her blog http://quiltingbydarcie.blogspot.com/ This won't link you to the actual post. You'll have to find June 13, 2006 all on your own. That's where she gives the general information, and then goes on the next few days to tell you sizes, etc. and a how to on joining the fabric strips. Her rugs are beautiful and look as if you planned where the colors would fall. She doesn't mention hook size, but my book on rug making suggests a K hook, or a J with narrower fabric. I'm using a K hook to make mine. I'm not sure how big my rug will be...I don't have a specific size in mind. My book also suggests started with a chain 6 and slip stitch to join. Maybe Darcie will tell us more if we ask...*VBS*
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thanks Finn, I remembered Darcie starting on this..but not the details..love knowing the size hook and can pretty much take it from there = when I am ready to add yet another project to my life *vbg*
Your family tree has class for sure. My Mom's family tended to be very plump. Your Grandma & her sister look like aristocrats...thats a compliment now...=). My Mother said when they had family get-togethers her Grandma would mix up an angel food cake in a granite? wash basin..a very large one and bake it in the same basin. Mum also said they used to pull thier chairs up to the popcorn bowl after schoolwork was done in the evenings near the floor register in the winter. One evening Mum left her chair to go to the necessary room and when she came back her brother was in her chair and wouldn't get out. My Mother got a fork and jabbed him in the behind. I was shocked when she told me this but she was very matter-of-fact about it. No remorse. Oh well, just thought I'd entertain you with a bit of our family tree...grin. I really love seeing your pictures...
What a beautiful picture! Don't you just love old pictures!
What beautiful ladies! That picture is a priceless piece of art and history, that is for certain. I'm so glad for you that you have those -- although few, as you've mentioned -- in your loving hands, dear Finn!
Oh my! Rugs? Me? ;-) I'll see what I can do for tomorrow's post. Stay tuned! (I'm so thrilled to be able to inspire someone as creative and energetic as you!)
It would be fun to see those dresses. There is so much detail in just the bit we can see -- all worked by hand without a commercial pattern, I'm sure.
I bet Grandma Lottie could make a nice rag rug -- just think how much she would enjoy yours *s*
lovely women, both of them.
Very neat indeed. I can imagine those big bussle dresses that had the rear peice that was out to the wazoo! Very cool picture.
They rugs are looking good! Not something I have ever treid to do before. Are you just doing a single crochet stitch? I wonder what a double crocheted rug would look like? All very interesting!!
Sewing slumps happen. But crocheting aways fills the void. Waiting for Enesto here in Florida.. I have a baby quilt that is due for deliver on Sept 9th and I haven't even cut out a strip..Sewing slumber here too.. Have a great day crocheting your rug.. I should try this..
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