Another tablecloth, another story. This tablecloth was purchased as a kit, way back in the mists of time. So long ago I can't even remember where and when I bought it. I thought it was lovely, the design was marked on the linen fabric, the lace edging was attached, and all the threads were ready and waiting. But, I'm not really an embroiderer, and long ago I decided that I really didn't like working with stranded threads. So the kit sat, lonely and forgotten, and I seem to remember it was discovered when we moved homes from the Hutt Valley to here in in Levin.
Several years ago I asked my daughter Nicky if she was interested and would take it off my hands. Yes, she said, took it away, and out of sight, out of mind, I forgot about it again. I presumed that she would perhaps stitch it and keep it for herself. She diligently stitched away, and presented it back to me a while ago as a birthday gift, or maybe Christmas. I was speechless
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Nicky has done a beautiful job of stitching the tablecloth and it looks lovely on your table.
It’s beautiful - your daughter did a wonderful job! Enjoy
What a lovely, thoughtful gift;))) Enjoy hugs, Julierose
The Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree! Your daughter obviouyinherited the sewing/embroidery gene! Beautiful job! Gail at the cozy quilter
she did a great job on the tablecloth! now you get to enjoy it without the work
What a THOUGHTFUL gift. You have a lovely daughter.
a lovely family heirloom
What a great job she did of stitching this. It is beautiful.
God bless.
That's a beautiful tablecloth! Your daughter did a great job, and such a thoughtful gift. My late Mom was an embroiderer, unfortunately I have not inherited that gene!
That tablecloth is absolutely gorgeous and what a thoughtful gift. You certainly have a talented daughter.
Oh how lovely and how special. Your daughter has done beautiful work x
That is just beautiful! How wonderful of your daughter to gift it back to you.
I’ve finally had a chance to catch up on your blog posts since we headed to the UK in May. You have been very productive. Isn’t the Chookshed Challenge the best thing to keep us motivated, as well as RSC. I see you have also been out and about with your caravan and your other friends. Do I see that you have a new(ish) vehicle to tow your van?
How lovely! It's not only pretty on your table, but hand-stitched with love by your daughter makes it especially so. What a nice keepsake!
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