Well, Hello again. Please forgive me for taking so long to get back to you All. Life has been extra busy here and and in between times I finished my dear daughter Annies Memory Book. In fact it is a picture heavy post, so you may want to grab a coffee before you start reading. I started it way back in May, just after her birthday . She actually set me a challenge to make her a memory book out of fabric and lace, so here it is finished at last. It has 16 calico pages, not counting the front and back covers, with hindsight I should have done less as it took ages to cover with old lace and hand crocheted doilys, in fact I used some bought vintage lace as well. Annie will add her own pieces to it as well, but I have already added some of my mothers crystal beads and brooches etc. Working out the basis for my book took a while as I wanted to leave a channel for each page . I also made a bookmark to match. The book measures 11.5 inches by 9 inches. Mission Accomplished Annie.
I also managed to hem some curtains for my daughter-in-law as well as finishing a few other projects. Now I have mountains of stuff to put back in order. In fact my craft room is needing put back in order too if the truth be told. So if I'm missing again you'll know where I am. Take Care and look after yourselves. Happy Crafting.
Hugs Rita xxxxx
38 comments:
Rita this is Amazing xx Jan
Oh! My! Word! Rita this just so beautiful.
I love all that wonderful lace, a stunning labour of love.
What size is it??
Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous,
Hugs
Patricia xxx
now that is just breathtaking!!!!! Absolutley gorgeous!
Hi Rita,
what a superb and stunningly beautiful creation.
No wonder it took you so long, and all that wonderful lace and and doilies, and small bits of jewellery, that is treasured from different occasions.
Something to be definitely treasured and handed down for quite a few generations.
I have at last taken the plunge and made my first bag to go with a wedding card.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Rita this is absolutely fantastic what a beautiful creation....;love all the elements you've used and every page is different ....this is a wonderful keepsake that can be handed down in Annie's family which contains things that belonged to her grandmother....Rita I am in awe.......
Anne
Oh my Rita this is fabulous, gorgeous, stunning, absolutely beautiful. I love al the lace and all the details.
Greetings from Veerle
Absolutely fantastic, I am speechless! Hugs, Valerie
Rita that is one stunning lace book, you really can turn your hand to anything and make it look amazing. I bet Annie is going to love it. Thanks for sharing all the photos and well done on such a magnificent make.
hugs Brenda xxx
Oh my goodness Rita, what a stunning project, what a keepsake for Annie. Your work is marvellous with all that gorgeous lace and the little photos, I just love it, what a clever lady you are, hugs Kate x
This is a stunning piece of work Rita which Annie will treasure for years to come. Your attention to detail is wonderful. Carol x
Oh my heavens Rita that is BEAUTIFUL! What a fabulous and wonderful keepsake and I am so pleased you shared so many pictures, it truly is stunning. I might see it next week ???? I am so looking forward to next Tuesday and our get together. Jennie x
Wow, wow and wow again, this is just incredible Rita, what an amazing piece of Artistry!!! The attention to detail is incredible! Annie is just going to love this!! I can't wait to see this in person hopefully some time soon!!
As Astrid said 'WOW, WOW AND WOW AGAIN! This is a stunning piece of work Rita, love every little scrap of it, no wonder it has taken a while to make as there are so many beautiful details.
Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures. I am sure Annie will treasure this, not just for the book, but for all the love that has gone into making it.
Avril xx
Rita. This is stunning, what a lot of work, no wonder it took you a while. Hazel xx
Wow what a masterpiece,this is beautiful.xxx
This is such a fabulous keepsake, Rita, and I'm sure Annie is thrilled with it! You used so many beautiful scraps and pieces of fabric and lace it's no wonder it took a while. Just a very beautiful book!
I am a bit stuck for words Rita, this is the most exquisite creation ever! I love each gorgeous page, the laces are beautiful. I loved it in real life but you have done so much extra to it since then, it really is a piece of art that Annie will certainly treasure! Beautiful work my friend. Hugs, Anne xx
OMG Rita this is out of this world beautiful, wow, wow, wow, my jaw has dropped, this is quite exquisite and very, very beautiful, this will be treasured for many years to come,
hugs
lorraine x
And this is where you come into your own Rita. Your sewing skills are sublime and the way you've combined the lace with the other elements is perfect. Annie is one lucky lady to have a Mum as talented as you who clearly lavished time, care and attention on a project just for her. Jenny xxx
OMG Rita this is AMAZINGLY gorgeous, so love it, xxxx
Gorgeous project Rita. Beautifully crafted piece of work, a real keepsake. x
Hi there Rita, this is such a beautiful creation. You are so talented, such exquisite work. Your attention to detail is fantastic. What a beautiful keepsake for future generations to treasure. I have now joined your blog and I'm following your beautiful creations.
Hugs Jennifer xx
What a treasured keepsake for Annie, she will totally adore this forever Rita. Every time she looks at this she will remember all the love you poured into it.
Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
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Rita you have excelled yourself - what a work of art which I am sure will be treasured in the family for many many years! Mary x
oh my Rita - this is absolutely amazing - all the details are just beautiful - the lace is amazing - wow - what a treasure xx
Oh Rita, this is truly stunning and the most incredible family heirloom. Your attention to detail and working out where to place your lace and crochet before stitching must have taken hours of patience. I could see Lady Mary of Downton Abbey sitting looking at this on film set looking perfect in the era. Congratulations on such an amazing project. Love it.
Julie x
Oh Rita! Love in every stitch I'm sure - this is beautiful! So many scrumptious textures and I love the little pockets, as I'm sure Annie will! Chrisx
Ohmy goodness Rita, what a beautiful stunning work of art made with love I can see...beautiful.xx
The Journey is the Start
Wow! Rita this is truly a beautiful piece of work which is also a labour of love. Your daughter will be able to treasure this always and it will bring joyful memories each time she looks at it.
Just stunning.
Lorraine
Rita...... what a beautiful memory book! What an added treasure having some of your mothers pieces incorporated. It's absolutely beautiful....love it! I also wanted to THANKYOU for leaving such nice comments on my blog. Karen.x
This is so beautiful Rita, I have a lump in my throat. Annie will be over the moon with this and it holds so much link with the past you having used things from her Grand Mother as well.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx
What a truly stunning piece of work. The lace and all the layers of fabric are divine. I am sure Annie will be absolutely thrilled with all the love and work that has gone into this. Gorgeous and a wonderful keepsake too. Tracy x
Oh, Rita, this is so gorgeous in every imaginable way. Annie will be beyond thrilled!
I am certainly beyond thrilled and so, so proud of my uber talented mammy xxx. She has made me many beautiful items over the years and this is certainly one of many treasures. The photographs are wonderful but do not do this gorgeous book justice, as it is absolutely breathtaking to look at and to touch. There is also a piece of my sister's wedding dress, some lace from Lynne of Adorn blog, Wings from Anne R ( Redanne) This was a challenge but you certainly met it and then some !!!!
Lots of Love
Annie xx
What a work of love for your daughter. It is exquisite! Something to be treasured by future generations, too. Stunning!
Rita, this took my breath away! You have truly made a museum piece. Your daughter is going to be blown away by this and treasure it always!! I'm in awe!! Hugs, Darnell
This memory book is beyond gorgeous! What a wonderful keepsake with such great memories. Your daughter Annie will certainly treasure this forever.
Hugs...Leanne
What a beautiful way to end the day, looking at this exquisite creation.
Rita, to create such a book has been on my To Do list for the longest of times but I have allowed fear (don't ask me why as I have no idea!) to get in my way, creating hurdles as to why I shouldn't begin such a book but how rewarding it must be to sit back, after all the love you put into creating this masterpiece and view the completed book.
Annie will treasure this and as for us, we are so lucky that you shared it with us.
Wishes
Lynne
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