hidden treasures
Friday, April 25, 2008I would love to be showing you something I have finished knitting, but the truth is, I have nothing. I did take the sleeves of Ruby to Florida with me, and did finish one. The other sleeve will hopefully be finished this weekend. For some reason, I just haven't been knitting my usual 2-3 hours a day. Maybe this summertime weather has something to do with it. I found some newfound energy lurking within, motivating me to get some things accomplished around here. And our evenings have been long and slow enjoying a lot of time outside.
So, instead of something I have made, I would love to show you something my mother made, in 1967.
Yep, ever since I can remember, I have heard the clicking of my mothers knitting needles. She gave me this issue of fall/winter '67 Vogue Knitting a while ago.
It in itself is a treasure. I really love these sketches, showing you a few variations of how the dress on the cover could be made.
When my mother showed me this and asked me if I wanted it, you know my response! And can you imagine, 20oo beads and 2000 palliates.
I never saw her wear it. She said she wore it a few times to cocktail parties. Oh, how I would love to have a photo of her in the dress, at a party. I can only imagine how cute she must have looked. Too bad she said she didn't make those matching earrings!
Yep, ever since I can remember, I have heard the clicking of my mothers knitting needles. She gave me this issue of fall/winter '67 Vogue Knitting a while ago. 
It in itself is a treasure. I really love these sketches, showing you a few variations of how the dress on the cover could be made.
When my mother showed me this and asked me if I wanted it, you know my response! And can you imagine, 20oo beads and 2000 palliates. 
I never saw her wear it. She said she wore it a few times to cocktail parties. Oh, how I would love to have a photo of her in the dress, at a party. I can only imagine how cute she must have looked. Too bad she said she didn't make those matching earrings!It probably won't get worn anytime soon, but I certainly won't part with it.
I will be back to knitting, cookies and regular blog reading next week.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Ha. I just looked closely at the photo. I am wearing the dress backwards!!! Oh well, you get the point.
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