A sad year on from the Queen's death. I have just finished this cross stitch in tribute. Originally for the Platinum Jubilee I changed the words at the very top and stitched in Loving Memory. The chart is from The Primitive Hare design in America.
Not much choice in Coronation fabric but I found this on Etsy and covered my chairs and made a table runner. A suitable place for my knitted Tea Cosy of Charles III. The small bear is the power behind the throne. Dressed in matching skirt, suitable T shirt and coronation ribbon on her head.
And a close up of the fabric. Now my guests including me might have to eat standing up in case they spill something or should I just buy more fabric to be on the safe side. The fabric comes from Wales.
For my recent birthday son D took me to Ikea for lunch and then I chose lights to light up my beautiful royal tea sets. Son D installed the lights and I am thrilled with them. Daughter S took me to see the movie Barbie, we both loved it, then Lunch at the Coffee Club.
Managed to fit a new shelf into the hall so my small tea sets are better displayed. Bought the banner above the shelf at a collectables fair.
This little tea set is slowly growing. The pieces are rarely seen and sometimes too expensive or not in good condition. It's from the Royal Visit to Australia in 1949. The visit never happened as the King was too sick. Princess Margaret was to have come on that visit also. Look closely at the handkerchief the tea set is on and you can see her picture from 1949.
.JPG)
Great to see an update here and what a fitting tribute to Queen Elizabeth. Amazing that it is one year already. Your table looks good with the fabric from Wales, perhaps your visitors will have eaten before they arrive. The lighting really highlights the display wonderfully. You’ve been very busy as usual 🌸 Susan
ReplyDeleteGreat new items and new displays of old items. Lighting in the display cabinet helps show the collection perfectly. You have made good use of the new shelf. I would be happy to stand so as not to make a mess on table fabric. Look but don't touch. Just hope the power behind the throne approves
ReplyDeleteI am amazed by your collection. Am I right that you live in Australia? I wonder what started you in your great admiration of the Royal Family?
ReplyDelete