Ever After

May24th

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When I saw this handmade vintage wool “daisy” afghan on Etsy for $20, I had four thoughts.

 

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  1. That would make the coolest photography prop–the three different shades look great in B&W, too
  2. The yarn alone would cost far more than $20
  3. Even if I learned how to make something like that, I’d never finish
  4. Some poor woman is rolling over in her grave because her ungrateful decendents clearly have no clue how long it took her to make that blanket
I hope that it brings her restless soul some peace to know that I will treasure her handiwork.  And I hope that my decendents know that I will haunt them mercilessly if they start selling off the heirlooms I’ve crafted for them.  (Don’t even THINK ABOUT hawking the blessing dresses!)

5 Comments

  • Comment by judy — May 24, 2009 @ 10:45 pm

    that is so beautiful…. what beautiful pictures of Miss Vivi.

    I like #4….she probably was!

  • Comment by Meredith — May 26, 2009 @ 3:49 pm

    OH, I love that you rescued this! Such sweet pics of Vivi too.

  • Comment by Lindsay H — May 27, 2009 @ 10:16 am

    Love that idea! My Grandma Killpack still makes afghans like this with her leftover yarn and they are so very vintage when finished. Now instead of collecting dust in my closet (guilty), they will be delighted to partake in the former glory of being put to good use, once again. Thanks for your comments on my blog, btw. Oh what fun it is to bond! 🙂 Love ya!

  • Comment by Marilyn — May 31, 2009 @ 8:59 am

    Cute, Cute!

  • Comment by Lisa — May 31, 2009 @ 7:48 pm

    Adorable pictures of Vivi!!

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