tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62592961996972585022024-03-12T21:06:23.168+11:00Linens and RoyalsLinens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.comBlogger395125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-37664374969429816042024-03-10T10:44:00.000+11:002024-03-10T10:44:05.310+11:00King Charles Coronation Cross Stitch and Catching Up<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqtJ13WJMBdVfEPuqNM1wjjcTrFjOdUEmLyedNc4eUO0MKbYACo7pQGE9i75ieu2-7zByhIPj4W4t8laVCorF9bDApcIAw6lGhJzChuNDpQn0KhfiMSWwslG9fvR2L7YefdHuJHENoLLqwVVff_Zz0HYhkIZzmqBsvdaHAcI-6yC_HLvNMS93Yg5l7am_F" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqtJ13WJMBdVfEPuqNM1wjjcTrFjOdUEmLyedNc4eUO0MKbYACo7pQGE9i75ieu2-7zByhIPj4W4t8laVCorF9bDApcIAw6lGhJzChuNDpQn0KhfiMSWwslG9fvR2L7YefdHuJHENoLLqwVVff_Zz0HYhkIZzmqBsvdaHAcI-6yC_HLvNMS93Yg5l7am_F=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div>It's been awhile since my last post but I have been very busy with my Coronation stitching. Love this one of King Charles with his dog and paint brushs nearby. Lots of intense stitching here but well worth the effort. This was a kit from Bothy Threads one of three designed by Bothy for the Coronation.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0sLCVyJCz0slYMopNtWKfvWXCcFJTvojydNfc91C7A5ejao7Ea57WAzqt0aO60GzNfkAz07jqclT1j6r6DFW2Pj2U6yPBahtHf2IqyZbitqnsrIvCTsjEQW-H0FLokteNV3PXVklyh3Klz8tQ8dyoDn-Ixy4sdd_YMfAJT9dJF_oC5n7G4oOJgej8x2uX" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0sLCVyJCz0slYMopNtWKfvWXCcFJTvojydNfc91C7A5ejao7Ea57WAzqt0aO60GzNfkAz07jqclT1j6r6DFW2Pj2U6yPBahtHf2IqyZbitqnsrIvCTsjEQW-H0FLokteNV3PXVklyh3Klz8tQ8dyoDn-Ixy4sdd_YMfAJT9dJF_oC5n7G4oOJgej8x2uX=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div>Another of the 3 by Bothy shows the Cut Through Gold Coach with Charles and Camilla inside. Lots of back stitch here and I admit I gave up and moved on for awhile. I am an experienced cross stitcher but no expert and I am pleased with the result of these 2 Coronation samplers and pleased with myself for not giving up and finishing the stitching.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4-rIlr9jHIsnTuqAYM-7oV0pfoWEhP40QxMyen5iV7VeLos_rKPstv11U7DQP8Om7yD8f9u3BEpuOc6PdqHxei8VBGHXRconBGR-fXopAETYS2vMfNUiLuCaxkHNUrO5zBEBewxxcGz8or8_YlZOIFTazEUm9YwHH2ZZje8hMqFm6WnPdWGd-mKxKC5MM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4-rIlr9jHIsnTuqAYM-7oV0pfoWEhP40QxMyen5iV7VeLos_rKPstv11U7DQP8Om7yD8f9u3BEpuOc6PdqHxei8VBGHXRconBGR-fXopAETYS2vMfNUiLuCaxkHNUrO5zBEBewxxcGz8or8_YlZOIFTazEUm9YwHH2ZZje8hMqFm6WnPdWGd-mKxKC5MM=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>This chart is the third in the Bothy Threads Coronation cross stitch design. Haven't started this one yet but it does look a bit easier to stitch and only 3 colours.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUvckzeMFyKF235oqyd-gOCt3BX0zSpBa0871TKzkJrOTx3c1L-XcqMcEzkwP4ULPNTipV7wcuJgswUTJk-111_1wDtpeWDrWVakvwOselaswQ5AiwENVERbxn52aeajq4n4FLygDDs7-pAwVWXI_tMeYfC1VNKUuOaylygqnFSXVnBifiTW7EcUVJClc9" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUvckzeMFyKF235oqyd-gOCt3BX0zSpBa0871TKzkJrOTx3c1L-XcqMcEzkwP4ULPNTipV7wcuJgswUTJk-111_1wDtpeWDrWVakvwOselaswQ5AiwENVERbxn52aeajq4n4FLygDDs7-pAwVWXI_tMeYfC1VNKUuOaylygqnFSXVnBifiTW7EcUVJClc9=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div>Three beautiful jugs added to my collection. These jugs are from 1887 and made for Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. The jugs are in near perfect condition, wonder where they have been all these years. Now they are safe again in my collection.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWP8ff3RqANsJ7ZdTtW99SnVKOxGYeqmj3NKAAPxsophb-T7vARdpo3PinouVzcZV9UIT1_IPOHvRe6Xh1BRcyRar2fC02ZQhPqZnpo83E6B0i2g6Gtn1XKM4iPjZHnoWadOv6UmzM9cR6T5p2buBHF9RtIpNNZRxGAZCh9gxAO9v_LPnfCjPVOxm4hqV4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWP8ff3RqANsJ7ZdTtW99SnVKOxGYeqmj3NKAAPxsophb-T7vARdpo3PinouVzcZV9UIT1_IPOHvRe6Xh1BRcyRar2fC02ZQhPqZnpo83E6B0i2g6Gtn1XKM4iPjZHnoWadOv6UmzM9cR6T5p2buBHF9RtIpNNZRxGAZCh9gxAO9v_LPnfCjPVOxm4hqV4=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div>I should stay away from Pinterest, I get too many ideas from them. Had everything in various cupboards to make the one in the larger case including the doileys, a recent purchase from Lifeline. So pleased with that I then bought a box and paint from Kmart and the doll from eBay to make another one. The Sydney Harbour Bridge Doiley is from my collection. I hope I've stopped at only 2 of these doll beds.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6nFgMPoKxrZiP1nzwhK4uAlFxksf1bkkIxCSqvSSL2TYXatQUUqqJccu4veknZiipvz1lx2NIlOaDQVBqSt44OMUfRzMLbVj_p2C9r0JtoRjbNaiZ9nSGbaznbsytZQb7GeaFBwB6nTdWnDLm_rOOLyutQ_RNuvrNBRO3Si-iFa4_KrfEvqgv7n69HKCC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6nFgMPoKxrZiP1nzwhK4uAlFxksf1bkkIxCSqvSSL2TYXatQUUqqJccu4veknZiipvz1lx2NIlOaDQVBqSt44OMUfRzMLbVj_p2C9r0JtoRjbNaiZ9nSGbaznbsytZQb7GeaFBwB6nTdWnDLm_rOOLyutQ_RNuvrNBRO3Si-iFa4_KrfEvqgv7n69HKCC=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>Still collecting embroidered aprons when I see a special one. A Shirley Temple apron bought at a very reasonable price at a collectors fair. I think this one is very special and rare?<br /> <p></p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-2566226226752233712023-09-10T11:05:00.000+10:002023-09-10T17:50:04.572+10:00Remembering the Queen and More Tea Sets and Coronation Fabric<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNVrlhua4jC48PpUFAgqWkmc0IZuzW82SI70GatiPpmTxM0_kd5XUBtDHCXx6PRhAUUsRCRMucg7mkqkY3pEyx0vNJyTN18tedHXe4ZnfJfIP-Mpuuv9rOzggXRyvVREvX6gAjORJHEwwBLp5hqorWbxvyiaJiCIUfpBCtmbIvgTp_98IM-NwGAXre-IuS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNVrlhua4jC48PpUFAgqWkmc0IZuzW82SI70GatiPpmTxM0_kd5XUBtDHCXx6PRhAUUsRCRMucg7mkqkY3pEyx0vNJyTN18tedHXe4ZnfJfIP-Mpuuv9rOzggXRyvVREvX6gAjORJHEwwBLp5hqorWbxvyiaJiCIUfpBCtmbIvgTp_98IM-NwGAXre-IuS" width="180" /></a></div>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.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3WOKtKCyOQjzSVP_cTk3WJiOedryrWT681Ciswk1F8dw2q5IJF092YNdzUNm7loMBMhyJyc057wq_dVUCNRNsQa7MW94QKdwiqQHxqbCqmFGcgTrCfbOrUtYQ_dJCEjbU2n1N4TWrYGz6Q2_xcIBAoOak-IJnZUm_N86qlIRMDxhyTDsf06H-xbFrWy7O" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3WOKtKCyOQjzSVP_cTk3WJiOedryrWT681Ciswk1F8dw2q5IJF092YNdzUNm7loMBMhyJyc057wq_dVUCNRNsQa7MW94QKdwiqQHxqbCqmFGcgTrCfbOrUtYQ_dJCEjbU2n1N4TWrYGz6Q2_xcIBAoOak-IJnZUm_N86qlIRMDxhyTDsf06H-xbFrWy7O" width="180" /></a></div>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.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAktcTj_E4doJ1sT9WTrp9N7zV2Fnn5uXvbkaogJ0VQ5froJo-mwqFnso8cTFIQDmeIGIvpNGBiazy9SCUKfHvckgea-i-xPaSU89wrB9aip4geC3LCfQcfEr43a4siKVlEGj-BLJrAl8xkcnfv_sN-fe1L9E0BQ6SB37F57-pB18e0zR8gCqLogJc1ZVF" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAktcTj_E4doJ1sT9WTrp9N7zV2Fnn5uXvbkaogJ0VQ5froJo-mwqFnso8cTFIQDmeIGIvpNGBiazy9SCUKfHvckgea-i-xPaSU89wrB9aip4geC3LCfQcfEr43a4siKVlEGj-BLJrAl8xkcnfv_sN-fe1L9E0BQ6SB37F57-pB18e0zR8gCqLogJc1ZVF" width="180" /></a></div>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.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghiVfZ58VmZDxoILJBwoU1VjS8gGEZhkxgFIyuMlExWa0PTl7HmBrs6OIRAO5CT9_TurFe3YYGrjd3v2H0KkZ1MhZrKCaPl9kG3NZMY6WgOoJol6sjBZyxUDUnTonoYnL-4tHZ4HDyQihttnWwALOu2a0c1a4bGYoBE5rt9chXpK5m1bs9WLNo82FpjBJy" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghiVfZ58VmZDxoILJBwoU1VjS8gGEZhkxgFIyuMlExWa0PTl7HmBrs6OIRAO5CT9_TurFe3YYGrjd3v2H0KkZ1MhZrKCaPl9kG3NZMY6WgOoJol6sjBZyxUDUnTonoYnL-4tHZ4HDyQihttnWwALOu2a0c1a4bGYoBE5rt9chXpK5m1bs9WLNo82FpjBJy" width="180" /></a></div>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.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWhTwKGoeLQvdWwctYtmjCR-bKm1BT2JVMSVljSqcELZ473k-EnR8MVA2nV5G-MBEwqBQvfhUi7JAVVz_7mcwKs-thQ4UqhdMQr--68rd_thAUcBi_hdLtWWKSQZHemaJ7Qlue20M0ItFxJqBhBBbv5ez59mcJ1aSv3h431AB1YWuLXG6Tx9v-WY4E1UYa" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWhTwKGoeLQvdWwctYtmjCR-bKm1BT2JVMSVljSqcELZ473k-EnR8MVA2nV5G-MBEwqBQvfhUi7JAVVz_7mcwKs-thQ4UqhdMQr--68rd_thAUcBi_hdLtWWKSQZHemaJ7Qlue20M0ItFxJqBhBBbv5ez59mcJ1aSv3h431AB1YWuLXG6Tx9v-WY4E1UYa" width="180" /></a></div>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.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZB6GaXLgq2Q1lOvIUW_W03m1zGm1Xhw5smaVVZuyPHWc75RwHLgw_W2AlbF5SZwkclp2V9Bso1ANKV26q4iZ9VC2EjgrmUi4E8y1nWOesLKNsGWpej7PR8kjwbTVJCdEVLnX0c6g8IbkbUVbvMxAHTfnm0ZKbrM5eoalu4O0dPrL5L3JwVJxNb18jbgyv" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZB6GaXLgq2Q1lOvIUW_W03m1zGm1Xhw5smaVVZuyPHWc75RwHLgw_W2AlbF5SZwkclp2V9Bso1ANKV26q4iZ9VC2EjgrmUi4E8y1nWOesLKNsGWpej7PR8kjwbTVJCdEVLnX0c6g8IbkbUVbvMxAHTfnm0ZKbrM5eoalu4O0dPrL5L3JwVJxNb18jbgyv" width="180" /></a></div><br /> 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.<p></p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-36023112926314085882023-06-02T15:17:00.001+10:002023-06-02T15:17:53.059+10:00Coronation King Charles III and I Was There<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRG0iioXiPjUWAI6BIhseOV58VJKLbhgGVWICmabLvCMIiE--qDjU8j4g_iqeCkdkXbcuNTC4iWRTxm0ivlB7DNwlzNtHFFYcppfS3x8TGvvEskC9xzU67fhTjkSFjuT6HRZF7iMZXtu4QpGnShnUWeffclrg1yu0nMLuJV3OpDgcoJx1OcaIk4W8E2w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="1232" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRG0iioXiPjUWAI6BIhseOV58VJKLbhgGVWICmabLvCMIiE--qDjU8j4g_iqeCkdkXbcuNTC4iWRTxm0ivlB7DNwlzNtHFFYcppfS3x8TGvvEskC9xzU67fhTjkSFjuT6HRZF7iMZXtu4QpGnShnUWeffclrg1yu0nMLuJV3OpDgcoJx1OcaIk4W8E2w=w640-h332" width="640" /></a></div>Well of course I had to be there.<br />I saw King Charles III in the Gold Coach and wearing his crown and I was so happy and excited to be there. I stayed in the Mall in the cold and rain overnight to secure such a great view and these are my pictures. I had my very small stool with me but a kind Irishman found me a chair from somewhere.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaiNLqZIKIeKfqeatj4E_dLP5weHCnq_x-MuzyuakdAATa1Is3tdLv5Bek7vq_xt5-6sw6Kf9elzbzOv5TH82Il0ST1T77exvftfCTGpUoWdYDdzVV06l5Xzf4NHDHfNmaXkxpgKnBGiV3PXRsolDWMtZy7hozd0VqW49nNvByGBkWvl3MS7eV7Bsx0w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaiNLqZIKIeKfqeatj4E_dLP5weHCnq_x-MuzyuakdAATa1Is3tdLv5Bek7vq_xt5-6sw6Kf9elzbzOv5TH82Il0ST1T77exvftfCTGpUoWdYDdzVV06l5Xzf4NHDHfNmaXkxpgKnBGiV3PXRsolDWMtZy7hozd0VqW49nNvByGBkWvl3MS7eV7Bsx0w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglT8bOUwGdPT4C600PvjPMTDTHnbhT26IOWCutfmTysauAoGVjG8Cs_66hYtA5VfeQy62ObZEbJ3Kftaur36UNLggI1Q5Km7MEjbyhUiw-_aGKrU3E1UaM5A-4QNHdJWLXi4_HjTKg_YnFrvnfTOYMMF4CzAzupuR8B0AcXUdgXy9DIgVza1GZKF9MZg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="858" data-original-width="793" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglT8bOUwGdPT4C600PvjPMTDTHnbhT26IOWCutfmTysauAoGVjG8Cs_66hYtA5VfeQy62ObZEbJ3Kftaur36UNLggI1Q5Km7MEjbyhUiw-_aGKrU3E1UaM5A-4QNHdJWLXi4_HjTKg_YnFrvnfTOYMMF4CzAzupuR8B0AcXUdgXy9DIgVza1GZKF9MZg=w370-h400" width="370" /></a></div>The coach with the Prince and Princess of Wales and their 3 children. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZx4-O7C-mfX1by3yMANFRsDqgEqE3ZQqI7BqXVGqI11lRTSXrsWdSRssCTIgA-fWOUg24hnxzP73UjzsOBdYmq-PUCDM56oZEpnh1gW5se77ua_17rJvMs6-w7xWO1Sn6k2AaNVSlGWS0ZKB7F8cQgC4NtJtAWG1BJ13M3JvLflupP774z39oatl_YA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZx4-O7C-mfX1by3yMANFRsDqgEqE3ZQqI7BqXVGqI11lRTSXrsWdSRssCTIgA-fWOUg24hnxzP73UjzsOBdYmq-PUCDM56oZEpnh1gW5se77ua_17rJvMs6-w7xWO1Sn6k2AaNVSlGWS0ZKB7F8cQgC4NtJtAWG1BJ13M3JvLflupP774z39oatl_YA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>My favourite souvenir. A king Charles III tea cosy from Tea Cosy Folk UK. A bit disappointed in the souvenirs nothing like the array of souvenirs available in 1953<br /><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaiNLqZIKIeKfqeatj4E_dLP5weHCnq_x-MuzyuakdAATa1Is3tdLv5Bek7vq_xt5-6sw6Kf9elzbzOv5TH82Il0ST1T77exvftfCTGpUoWdYDdzVV06l5Xzf4NHDHfNmaXkxpgKnBGiV3PXRsolDWMtZy7hozd0VqW49nNvByGBkWvl3MS7eV7Bsx0w=w400-h300" width="400" /></div>The cross stitch I am working on now by Bothy Threads.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjl8swLjJUxFS5Tz2S4hyXjkPCtoA6MgnM_SndvDuOmcFMk_0xgbJKCBRwLinfL7k20Nv5EYEuG8OstUrtS_wJxb2waZiR4Zp-3tl9yrMgDrtMxGBbV-3x7a46gdct2-lEkJxOfT51lgNxX-WAz3-H7QF_YML1GhEITygkUcGDGj0W6wVqfvWF6yO36rw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjl8swLjJUxFS5Tz2S4hyXjkPCtoA6MgnM_SndvDuOmcFMk_0xgbJKCBRwLinfL7k20Nv5EYEuG8OstUrtS_wJxb2waZiR4Zp-3tl9yrMgDrtMxGBbV-3x7a46gdct2-lEkJxOfT51lgNxX-WAz3-H7QF_YML1GhEITygkUcGDGj0W6wVqfvWF6yO36rw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div>And a Tapestry waiting in the queue to be stitched<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhf4Cb-vY7l4pB1oScuwv4eGXPJG6sJVUghAp7B5QW7GpdN6K-6JTAhSJK9b5HW-EzYMK79C6BKWHDJP0Wm1xJy6LEEGBqxyZ7K0y4kXFNZgQMizNbIvpVQTT5O01HFRfCS4aeT3PnDVftO8jbDah5n7bHnPYfbdwrswUPfxPuMmRN2RQPZXWgAyzepsQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhf4Cb-vY7l4pB1oScuwv4eGXPJG6sJVUghAp7B5QW7GpdN6K-6JTAhSJK9b5HW-EzYMK79C6BKWHDJP0Wm1xJy6LEEGBqxyZ7K0y4kXFNZgQMizNbIvpVQTT5O01HFRfCS4aeT3PnDVftO8jbDah5n7bHnPYfbdwrswUPfxPuMmRN2RQPZXWgAyzepsQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div>I love tea sets and this is a very nice one in perfect condition made for the Coronation of George 6th. Below a rare coronation child's tea set made for the coronation of Edward VIII which never happened. almost perfect condition except for 1 cup which at some stage has been shattered and mended.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcOWvNMzS-LYT3mhxz_YU0eSoTT7Nm_tHr20lTD8KtwwNfZivRUJFY6cg6PI8EUA8Znb4cW-tvqkAg1b2XSvrtNNocJ4s3sK-OCbs-hX-IF6Cq_sLm4UfoCMPGT5F0rf4iE97LXVHneV_Dhz7JlujgBAXundyRt4u5T9j3bit1AEJpTMC0DVZ7HbCmGQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcOWvNMzS-LYT3mhxz_YU0eSoTT7Nm_tHr20lTD8KtwwNfZivRUJFY6cg6PI8EUA8Znb4cW-tvqkAg1b2XSvrtNNocJ4s3sK-OCbs-hX-IF6Cq_sLm4UfoCMPGT5F0rf4iE97LXVHneV_Dhz7JlujgBAXundyRt4u5T9j3bit1AEJpTMC0DVZ7HbCmGQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-53016747534726941162022-11-14T16:46:00.000+11:002022-11-14T16:46:14.073+11:00King Charles III celebrates His 74th Birthday Today<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHEk0jZxQXp7j7KbDxJmM7XgzAv4UxyCxMxMWSMuGAV1WldtEThmMWmlJqrcHJhBdfYb0eyXQiOOJJkA7nGFM3y5Rn9cvDipf-Z0q8jrljerx2mkgTWI8zlu201A-IvAZjW0Ysd8DwI8hJ81t1MTTKYQ7lmPIOnEjNDpyJsZBOsJ1vRa1HNkkGeRUbBQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHEk0jZxQXp7j7KbDxJmM7XgzAv4UxyCxMxMWSMuGAV1WldtEThmMWmlJqrcHJhBdfYb0eyXQiOOJJkA7nGFM3y5Rn9cvDipf-Z0q8jrljerx2mkgTWI8zlu201A-IvAZjW0Ysd8DwI8hJ81t1MTTKYQ7lmPIOnEjNDpyJsZBOsJ1vRa1HNkkGeRUbBQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>Happy Birthday to King Charles III. 74 today 14th November. Above is a lovely embroidered sampler stitched (not by me) to celebrate his birth in 1948.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdmP9JV4dSXPNQ_9FFrEELqtPyz5zXxxErqFp982MYmgy0BnLmiyJLpw5APrqtXoldIlYSiSvu_raAosiva73vOcu0m16uNJuRQZmkRH5-HBPKMNCRzStO3ImxBdREXg1KSigqO4M0F3NsLL2FNuQwwdRa0ty4qYJI2yriQrMrxX26fqj-lvzTf8V_EA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdmP9JV4dSXPNQ_9FFrEELqtPyz5zXxxErqFp982MYmgy0BnLmiyJLpw5APrqtXoldIlYSiSvu_raAosiva73vOcu0m16uNJuRQZmkRH5-HBPKMNCRzStO3ImxBdREXg1KSigqO4M0F3NsLL2FNuQwwdRa0ty4qYJI2yriQrMrxX26fqj-lvzTf8V_EA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>A large Toby Jug made by Royal Doulton in 2008 to celebrate the 60th birthday of the then Prince Charles.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjz6bZlmO-g4fsLwS5mWqsRMen9zc_Gi5Sq1iqMIGPCaVbsa585GDdpW8Y61BFQlFcsV2SMjlUh9Dl36hVHfzU0tZeV9ycSvhFRmxMfV0qEeme3RsoLTWGFCoOawZcGm5pq5Iov1rNW4BNPlZ8JB0ohWcsF9MtSQu4BSwwveuu5-fPXaRthonqwkuS6eQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjz6bZlmO-g4fsLwS5mWqsRMen9zc_Gi5Sq1iqMIGPCaVbsa585GDdpW8Y61BFQlFcsV2SMjlUh9Dl36hVHfzU0tZeV9ycSvhFRmxMfV0qEeme3RsoLTWGFCoOawZcGm5pq5Iov1rNW4BNPlZ8JB0ohWcsF9MtSQu4BSwwveuu5-fPXaRthonqwkuS6eQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>A very young Charles on a Royal Albert plate and a mug to celebrate to celebrate the Investiture of Charles becoming Prince of Wales in 1969.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgr5h23CVsUIueL7fZ0Ma-MNWVCfkKA_l28sDsGUQGR1uZrgWLy_LKoU1_On_JF4hzWkpzmwkHy4KDP2Zr3YOiWGVDMLkQqfvO0S9c1z-zdOFkItcusii6bnPScoAtQxVRXiQEaNe_TZFOaFpopLOgGm9pPF8nNHavB3_Hs-Vdm9KDuIkEX56y-RnDYeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgr5h23CVsUIueL7fZ0Ma-MNWVCfkKA_l28sDsGUQGR1uZrgWLy_LKoU1_On_JF4hzWkpzmwkHy4KDP2Zr3YOiWGVDMLkQqfvO0S9c1z-zdOFkItcusii6bnPScoAtQxVRXiQEaNe_TZFOaFpopLOgGm9pPF8nNHavB3_Hs-Vdm9KDuIkEX56y-RnDYeg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>King Charles and Queen Camilla at the time of their wedding in 2005 pictured on a very nice bag.<p></p><p>Most of my souvenirs of Charles include Diana, I think I have done well to find a few very nice ones of Charles and Camilla.<br /> </p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-16317453581635829082022-11-05T13:36:00.000+11:002022-11-05T13:36:27.075+11:00Coronation Tea Set, Fabric and More<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0fkX1Z7Gsdi-1aM62l_ULEPU6r6UTqghLD97Ij0tEoK6uGZEQwyoHFm5AjfBNclgpPfNaz5EWV-ST5jBZZ-M4pCvLdKfWGI4MhTbog90LPGTeyuDIl2wQdr6g_xQoz1CSNOxpyTWw-0xMiMBA0zqChLOCRVM_kEjHWahF8EevelaBughlhqWkh98U6g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0fkX1Z7Gsdi-1aM62l_ULEPU6r6UTqghLD97Ij0tEoK6uGZEQwyoHFm5AjfBNclgpPfNaz5EWV-ST5jBZZ-M4pCvLdKfWGI4MhTbog90LPGTeyuDIl2wQdr6g_xQoz1CSNOxpyTWw-0xMiMBA0zqChLOCRVM_kEjHWahF8EevelaBughlhqWkh98U6g=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>Blogger as usual decides the order of my pics so I'll start here.<p></p><p>Bought this doll high chair at a Doll Fair recently, reminds me of one I had as a child. Perfect for my old Patsy doll with some Jubilee ribbon on her hat and collar and a flag to wave. Also had some old 1937 Coronation stickers to place on the tray and a small Charles and Diana cup for Patsy not to mention a small bunny with pink ears to match Patsy's outfit. I amaze myself sometimes with the things I have hidden away.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_rgCAvZ1Ab8vr4ROB-mc0iiT1w1ALVafA0ac-oEAH_maCm3kW81nlP2p6FVxK6AW-vTVrAGHbSLEpWHIqYozOIxy3AdsLX0AJMPPlMotPUHKmLHlLCF2HOa-WlCRyzDiHZupbdmOAQqSgVekS9khKJcaJoJceGxBASIrb6yaVpln9i_aDMtlLNBhRlQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_rgCAvZ1Ab8vr4ROB-mc0iiT1w1ALVafA0ac-oEAH_maCm3kW81nlP2p6FVxK6AW-vTVrAGHbSLEpWHIqYozOIxy3AdsLX0AJMPPlMotPUHKmLHlLCF2HOa-WlCRyzDiHZupbdmOAQqSgVekS9khKJcaJoJceGxBASIrb6yaVpln9i_aDMtlLNBhRlQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>A beautiful and rare piece of Coronation fabric I bought on eBay from America. Could be Damask and it has a backing so think it might have been part of a curtain The fabric measures 7' x4' or 214x122 cm. Some parts are not in good condition and I took a risk and washed it - in the bath as it was so heavy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTjbztuuxPmRzbIhSdC-_1rLRlFvFZHHCrVf7Z_6tSGaKM0KQ3i16bgOGsgxevewUq597UJrZ1W7XZj5Z8K607cwQLZBB3yprrQvm1JRL0e7rhF9fG8XkSUbE6q9ORiHsI120eDOoME7fLFx9u9CeEnHU-DpE_Mfc8iVHAqy8-Pr5XhQ1IUOUxXxbn-g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTjbztuuxPmRzbIhSdC-_1rLRlFvFZHHCrVf7Z_6tSGaKM0KQ3i16bgOGsgxevewUq597UJrZ1W7XZj5Z8K607cwQLZBB3yprrQvm1JRL0e7rhF9fG8XkSUbE6q9ORiHsI120eDOoME7fLFx9u9CeEnHU-DpE_Mfc8iVHAqy8-Pr5XhQ1IUOUxXxbn-g=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>Another rare item, this is a tea set from the coronation of Edward VII in 1902 in near perfect condition the only damage is the to the lid of the teapot. The large bowl in front is a slop bowl and these were popular with tea sets of that era. I think you tipped the dregs of your teacup in then you could have another cup of tea. There are no makers marks underneath, this was common at that time.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjt2n3SUidMFlkx8FI-aEGljmnKAEPmw-eu5FzuB2pJLJ9-Gd25ZyG5-LWdpFgcVWFLBPVUmUOT-SgFyfmZijFAodedtlmK03j3fvhXXIBkim0Jfuh_wbnuWqEbPwCESuT1xpqFQLzo3hFiTzw_Vkl5jfWunLIQqOaj5jW6PNZZ3I9MDlbzuHdP4Q7jw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjt2n3SUidMFlkx8FI-aEGljmnKAEPmw-eu5FzuB2pJLJ9-Gd25ZyG5-LWdpFgcVWFLBPVUmUOT-SgFyfmZijFAodedtlmK03j3fvhXXIBkim0Jfuh_wbnuWqEbPwCESuT1xpqFQLzo3hFiTzw_Vkl5jfWunLIQqOaj5jW6PNZZ3I9MDlbzuHdP4Q7jw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnOQDd3PjYTEHJTIs36uoZqNNP7ggE8-vV9a3Qfmk5uTvoWtTzxlfvHU3yHj679g7oqZUPPTaMpIef7REDiGSYhG-X5Q6RkBZxvsZhncUuH-Xnw7hcahxS5CZW0WnDHxjyCEcWjKJPbgWIcablwOC2IkF3q9TfcmcHXghCKWgBTb2jB4SrHqhN-N4OKA" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnOQDd3PjYTEHJTIs36uoZqNNP7ggE8-vV9a3Qfmk5uTvoWtTzxlfvHU3yHj679g7oqZUPPTaMpIef7REDiGSYhG-X5Q6RkBZxvsZhncUuH-Xnw7hcahxS5CZW0WnDHxjyCEcWjKJPbgWIcablwOC2IkF3q9TfcmcHXghCKWgBTb2jB4SrHqhN-N4OKA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>Australia, Canada, India and Cape Colony are all pictured on the plates. South Africa was called Cape Colony at that time. The 2 large plates at the back would be sandwich or cake plates. To survive 120 years in that condition is amazing.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>My latest cross stitch is a change from Royal Designs but I like it and felt like stitching something different. Another Teresa Gil design and I bought the small doll in London.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhT_eRyH9X27xgtF9AK99tfc2AXBWiymHZ0Xn3og2wUaiODSskpfKl5q3ipiPIiNbTqfJ72xcGiGfsSoNsa2_rHkhMYh39v3ZIZuHaLMVcDH6ZPKmSTzPLWakICiIAfi3bnCHxBiMuyBV68zJOsb1WMJ8yFbzD7nVZJe42Qj3u1pW7mVr_5TjglxFMDw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhT_eRyH9X27xgtF9AK99tfc2AXBWiymHZ0Xn3og2wUaiODSskpfKl5q3ipiPIiNbTqfJ72xcGiGfsSoNsa2_rHkhMYh39v3ZIZuHaLMVcDH6ZPKmSTzPLWakICiIAfi3bnCHxBiMuyBV68zJOsb1WMJ8yFbzD7nVZJe42Qj3u1pW7mVr_5TjglxFMDw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>Finished this pretty design and love all the little pearls stitched in. A design by Maria Diaz and featured in Cross Stitch magazine.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbUpo_qM4WgCbRFh-iwTfC_4kwU0ezejUmqGRKWs6AQuvB-675jw_8_f-6G4OEqHnVBeOO6RZElsC4TyaAO917hAttP4iOq92_gqY3NvTWdL50RoAEAsV5r6H3snyLNds-dwAVSDnvoJo8jEwif6fuHajpAzh67Ri6rSsrwZHxfHV8N1qMXn55Z8oASw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbUpo_qM4WgCbRFh-iwTfC_4kwU0ezejUmqGRKWs6AQuvB-675jw_8_f-6G4OEqHnVBeOO6RZElsC4TyaAO917hAttP4iOq92_gqY3NvTWdL50RoAEAsV5r6H3snyLNds-dwAVSDnvoJo8jEwif6fuHajpAzh67Ri6rSsrwZHxfHV8N1qMXn55Z8oASw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>A friend gave me this chair and at last this poor neglected bear has a permanent place to sit. His years of being moved aside are over.<p></p><p>Well I did have a pic. of the whole piece of Coronation fabric I wanted to show as I am so thrilled with it but it disappeared, maybe next time. The fabric even has the GOLD COACH on it</p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-88383405322595564922022-09-09T08:50:00.005+10:002022-09-09T13:03:39.693+10:00Death of Queen Elizabeth II<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRu3bQiRubG615e1ccDcr9J5tApI7MqQZqPQVE66m9DCQn90eir-d3LS0lbxrbt7cdeEhwTyHK-MRwNfQxl7qKbDT5VfyMnPLETe7ULcfdCjpNE3-BAtTPfZbxV8VCkNE0_pmt4ijryK0KMrFw2TAVLwI8t87wfeoFYhB4eZsCLZET5CoBb8Y_L038Tw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRu3bQiRubG615e1ccDcr9J5tApI7MqQZqPQVE66m9DCQn90eir-d3LS0lbxrbt7cdeEhwTyHK-MRwNfQxl7qKbDT5VfyMnPLETe7ULcfdCjpNE3-BAtTPfZbxV8VCkNE0_pmt4ijryK0KMrFw2TAVLwI8t87wfeoFYhB4eZsCLZET5CoBb8Y_L038Tw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /> A very sad day. 8-9-2022. Our beautiful Queen has died after a reign of over 70 years. <p></p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-25658412212846182842022-07-25T16:30:00.000+10:002022-07-25T16:30:47.961+10:00Home from the Platinum Jubilee Trip To London<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwpHZ2d3kl0uzBheKFtycj5iq5DzqlknrK8JTM91mS6zs327OEczQJd3AvzTXDg9eCsAUi9gc0iv_jFUloIKZpNl5FVnLXUYr8C6D-SLuWIKOSCvixwYzY0VS7DUPV91gU2mXSNSuBH4mR3j6UnGbs2tF6DSkEoTpGX5FgtUnsXqtiNf6XkkfRTMGz0g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwpHZ2d3kl0uzBheKFtycj5iq5DzqlknrK8JTM91mS6zs327OEczQJd3AvzTXDg9eCsAUi9gc0iv_jFUloIKZpNl5FVnLXUYr8C6D-SLuWIKOSCvixwYzY0VS7DUPV91gU2mXSNSuBH4mR3j6UnGbs2tF6DSkEoTpGX5FgtUnsXqtiNf6XkkfRTMGz0g=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div>My photos are out of order but that is only what blogger and my computer allows so please persevere.<p></p><p>First is my latest Jubilee cross stitch, just started. A pretty design with lots of bead work by Maria Diaz.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhn4dCxYlqoupvZE6_8CoikYWM7eUCWrj9RT7sZZaSgBx-9_MSu0vXZYrKehF-d099EUMG5sUAAMBf6hqbNQkc57QRVeDObTRmu_DoN-2ZeW0-vsCX3G2_dyLwLVx5ZiaX3nlNYfwzfywlo-0_oFsEg458UhbEgjntlSken1AlZNY1Xj70Kl64DEh6NeQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">My cross stitch of The Queen By Andy Warhol. In London I was lucky enough to see the real painting, signed by Andy W. I think my cross stitch is a near perfect copy</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQfteo5kuu5C7aBdkddad_dQxQeObh7bJGMGB2ipzJIdlEFhx7DOgk5QrYnELSw7rqczs0Gsdl2ErNcCZmzT5G8yI_86fPuNxNCLZtR5OqF9NPyVlBbSR6KuKmfXoR4ktseyA9sGrw2gVEo-2pCmhxAGUukUcM1600UIBIP7xQve-6B4siGVrSnWhTGw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQfteo5kuu5C7aBdkddad_dQxQeObh7bJGMGB2ipzJIdlEFhx7DOgk5QrYnELSw7rqczs0Gsdl2ErNcCZmzT5G8yI_86fPuNxNCLZtR5OqF9NPyVlBbSR6KuKmfXoR4ktseyA9sGrw2gVEo-2pCmhxAGUukUcM1600UIBIP7xQve-6B4siGVrSnWhTGw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: black;">A new addition to my family above. Please meet Little Ted. Here she is in my carry on luggage ready for the long flight home. Little Ted is a Merrythought bear Made in England same as Big Ted.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIJiA6q0he2QX8HXTZFAGM_tQal-u19D2yVRY0Eu3VxarUQ4TK-B5sd1rlykySbfN3L0i-U-BYtwYiH1xn2FTB7vAlC5MkYhbqb3df10ia7N50pv_HwjYJi-sKLJV0z47yRdZoJTYuSlVJ6FPtVCzwnybYIdWgKS0kxj8--SAgIgUGWED30N3eyNAXHw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIJiA6q0he2QX8HXTZFAGM_tQal-u19D2yVRY0Eu3VxarUQ4TK-B5sd1rlykySbfN3L0i-U-BYtwYiH1xn2FTB7vAlC5MkYhbqb3df10ia7N50pv_HwjYJi-sKLJV0z47yRdZoJTYuSlVJ6FPtVCzwnybYIdWgKS0kxj8--SAgIgUGWED30N3eyNAXHw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>I dressed Little Ted as a Jubilee bear as the souvenirs for the Jubilee were few and not that nice so L.Ted is a very welcome addition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXHIpv8Cwiy5jC4SeF8B6mWA1uKeEAVUCzB_WRP8vvZtKxg17lWqDRAwh-tQ3-sYjKQcwT8ywuH69garAyOvmCdC3pnqKHmDDzwO1p_WCSTSq-zhbrckRwlJgsypF65ctB31-AhQHwb4oCOAg7xYvWr1u5fLhqN1GITkrql4d8Qa_OyaB3mZfw5qBIdQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXHIpv8Cwiy5jC4SeF8B6mWA1uKeEAVUCzB_WRP8vvZtKxg17lWqDRAwh-tQ3-sYjKQcwT8ywuH69garAyOvmCdC3pnqKHmDDzwO1p_WCSTSq-zhbrckRwlJgsypF65ctB31-AhQHwb4oCOAg7xYvWr1u5fLhqN1GITkrql4d8Qa_OyaB3mZfw5qBIdQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>Big Ted has made Little Ted very welcome. Big Ted shares a birthday with me in August he/she will be 66 years old. I of course am a good bit older.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLxxeAXIFDlf0zTN_tgtaApXEodg__0pHJta_Y0vI2M-7ya10-V8BcLyTk6R0JrFDRGa-JsK7fzAnNKoMhBCIHp9zHsYZAuDhTQlm3ImaxwPO1i4pss3qGVtCzT9UcJwqL5ZMQjQR_jdQrUTZx8Zz89LfLACQcTT8fwDA7s138wHMzyKOiCRDedJqDeQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLxxeAXIFDlf0zTN_tgtaApXEodg__0pHJta_Y0vI2M-7ya10-V8BcLyTk6R0JrFDRGa-JsK7fzAnNKoMhBCIHp9zHsYZAuDhTQlm3ImaxwPO1i4pss3qGVtCzT9UcJwqL5ZMQjQR_jdQrUTZx8Zz89LfLACQcTT8fwDA7s138wHMzyKOiCRDedJqDeQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the real painting signed by Any Warhol, seeing this was one of the many highlights of my trip.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaz5v1m39ZBBZg66yNyetMAYsFOEJemH7pxARmt7PO_5Bsd-JTZBd5FlmUeZ9ByeBvqUmO2ldX_EQAKBJna6-UPcdRBWlJj_puOYPsNBaQQQMDSKZhL8PQR6eb-qXJs-wEcIux_DdcJ43hbbp0Nlf217-ffdfxPv1lIWeV-jKWwvaAISPkw_PC_pxpnQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaz5v1m39ZBBZg66yNyetMAYsFOEJemH7pxARmt7PO_5Bsd-JTZBd5FlmUeZ9ByeBvqUmO2ldX_EQAKBJna6-UPcdRBWlJj_puOYPsNBaQQQMDSKZhL8PQR6eb-qXJs-wEcIux_DdcJ43hbbp0Nlf217-ffdfxPv1lIWeV-jKWwvaAISPkw_PC_pxpnQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /> Here I am in the Mall at 5.30 am claiming my spot with my little stool at the ready. Soon the crowds came and it was hard to move. The crowd was friendly and I had some great conversations while waiting for the Trooping of The Colour and a friendly watcher took my photo.<p></p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-74370719064095687962022-05-24T16:44:00.000+10:002022-05-24T16:44:13.413+10:00Off to London For The Jubilee <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCh8rHvvsbDf_lthoFKetWl81wYVAqbVq1R4ddHD_dKjd0ibwarbNBFsWl3vElPbWKpe7wuPcNH5dPGYE_fcjP9wZJMGmKJlQOaJvQb1PXeoKWvIIwsMGRzYx0uQbvpxQ9yBfJrhvNirdOknXOzrl53jbLxZzLTQcR4Hm_hnKtGexxZQJy_UwsA1ihRg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCh8rHvvsbDf_lthoFKetWl81wYVAqbVq1R4ddHD_dKjd0ibwarbNBFsWl3vElPbWKpe7wuPcNH5dPGYE_fcjP9wZJMGmKJlQOaJvQb1PXeoKWvIIwsMGRzYx0uQbvpxQ9yBfJrhvNirdOknXOzrl53jbLxZzLTQcR4Hm_hnKtGexxZQJy_UwsA1ihRg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /> I leave in a few days and arrive in London in time for the celebrations. The most important one is the Trooping of The Colour in the Mall. You can see I am ready with a small stool, a flag to wave and supplies including an emergency raincoat with hood to keep me alert while I wait a few hours for the parade to start. The small items next to the water bottle are chocolates, mustn't eat them yet.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDxTjAhVkMqNcrXlhgTEKJOXytaMgqYkLFIo_HmAQpXhle85ZoHnCnLXLe2Q-H_imsyGrFIeigSxgPE0SU_imyZyvxtVH-WSZL2YqWTREraQxoEAQbfJQdE58lZ7KTGmpnw3W94VXGcFQTAouwbot46UEhgelwRuKkc_0tcwvYP3dbbKri5UqbCBAUcw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDxTjAhVkMqNcrXlhgTEKJOXytaMgqYkLFIo_HmAQpXhle85ZoHnCnLXLe2Q-H_imsyGrFIeigSxgPE0SU_imyZyvxtVH-WSZL2YqWTREraQxoEAQbfJQdE58lZ7KTGmpnw3W94VXGcFQTAouwbot46UEhgelwRuKkc_0tcwvYP3dbbKri5UqbCBAUcw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>Had hoped to finish this cross stitch but it will be waiting for me when I return.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhB-kswpdjV0j8n56kDnFth8oE2PTgL9apvnvJtYvEdMmO-rnoiYVcA_93rShfpuEHFHQJj2pK8xVVQ01RkO6VTU-swMSGV-eolc3Dg8Y-_w7_lM-daK82nLYiUI6O47xZyAdIurSFzO8iMQxjSJKvpbCv99hdewNvsuE9Cm1mixEVIGUoHQDJBWMF-1g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhB-kswpdjV0j8n56kDnFth8oE2PTgL9apvnvJtYvEdMmO-rnoiYVcA_93rShfpuEHFHQJj2pK8xVVQ01RkO6VTU-swMSGV-eolc3Dg8Y-_w7_lM-daK82nLYiUI6O47xZyAdIurSFzO8iMQxjSJKvpbCv99hdewNvsuE9Cm1mixEVIGUoHQDJBWMF-1g=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div>This one is finished and on the wall. Sadly I can't sew on the flight or even knit. I have a good book to read and hope the movies on the flight are good. Both samplers are Teresa Gil designs.<p></p><p><br /></p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-38074810320055020742022-02-08T14:36:00.000+11:002022-02-08T14:36:29.931+11:00Teresa Gil Platinum Jubilee Cross Stitch<div class="separator"><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
<img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLUFgAtxDjCxziMAI-O92Ry5OzTpk3flWKIesil_aZ8KcD7Gz6ko0JQjBD3B4gT-EsPtz7F0XGbqXlN5BlD7tx2mElqPb8AZeyFlK8UtwQIAvLE3cccxqGnaQoPXtOqifjqjYXyfV53yJfquw-bbecg_3oqfoPPqabDaRSZe_z3Rv32tzZwftjBRG7w/s400/5BECB473-1667-4E33-BEED-7EFA05F7D82E_1_105_c.jpeg" />Congratulations to H.R.H Queen Elizabeth II on reaching such an historic Jubilee on 6th February. To celebrate Teresa Gil has released her latest cross stitch design. I love it and can't wait to put the first stitches in. This design is called a life in service.</div></div><b></b>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwC0m1d-qPdH3u4cVssU-fOQuV9L0eS6nQMtg-Qcpb2-OxqLxGjBtcPAyz3vDymZxkZotfjgBqGYvgq4nsAmI3YA3IMZGBOCdukngJ7GZeiQ6LZHRhkpcIwwi3XyV5eVxwii59PNHjh5lwun8CQ9m-ziQbJeN075O4x5jfWbVns8HtbFpYuoG7e1KDZg/s1024/40D6DB4F-B693-49BE-8334-F13FBAA61E2F_1_105_c.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;">First I must finish Teresa's previous design. I had to buy the special fabric for this cross stitch from America and had to wait 6 weeks for it to arrive.</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwC0m1d-qPdH3u4cVssU-fOQuV9L0eS6nQMtg-Qcpb2-OxqLxGjBtcPAyz3vDymZxkZotfjgBqGYvgq4nsAmI3YA3IMZGBOCdukngJ7GZeiQ6LZHRhkpcIwwi3XyV5eVxwii59PNHjh5lwun8CQ9m-ziQbJeN075O4x5jfWbVns8HtbFpYuoG7e1KDZg/s1024/40D6DB4F-B693-49BE-8334-F13FBAA61E2F_1_105_c.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwC0m1d-qPdH3u4cVssU-fOQuV9L0eS6nQMtg-Qcpb2-OxqLxGjBtcPAyz3vDymZxkZotfjgBqGYvgq4nsAmI3YA3IMZGBOCdukngJ7GZeiQ6LZHRhkpcIwwi3XyV5eVxwii59PNHjh5lwun8CQ9m-ziQbJeN075O4x5jfWbVns8HtbFpYuoG7e1KDZg/s400/40D6DB4F-B693-49BE-8334-F13FBAA61E2F_1_105_c.jpeg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwC0m1d-qPdH3u4cVssU-fOQuV9L0eS6nQMtg-Qcpb2-OxqLxGjBtcPAyz3vDymZxkZotfjgBqGYvgq4nsAmI3YA3IMZGBOCdukngJ7GZeiQ6LZHRhkpcIwwi3XyV5eVxwii59PNHjh5lwun8CQ9m-ziQbJeN075O4x5jfWbVns8HtbFpYuoG7e1KDZg/s1024/40D6DB4F-B693-49BE-8334-F13FBAA61E2F_1_105_c.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;">Stitching as fast as I can . The small scissors seen are Coronation scissors and are marked EIIR 1953.</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwC0m1d-qPdH3u4cVssU-fOQuV9L0eS6nQMtg-Qcpb2-OxqLxGjBtcPAyz3vDymZxkZotfjgBqGYvgq4nsAmI3YA3IMZGBOCdukngJ7GZeiQ6LZHRhkpcIwwi3XyV5eVxwii59PNHjh5lwun8CQ9m-ziQbJeN075O4x5jfWbVns8HtbFpYuoG7e1KDZg/s1024/40D6DB4F-B693-49BE-8334-F13FBAA61E2F_1_105_c.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;">I am having so much trouble with blogger and my new computer, I can only hope when I press publish this post goes through.</a>
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<b><i><strike><blockquote></blockquote></strike></i></b>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-79821699253945648202021-11-27T17:02:00.000+11:002021-11-27T17:06:04.372+11:00Yet More Queen Stitching<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU6g71YaG5bfegyRHVJsSa0xkxSg1XsXLdeATltAig0ct62qkSh4gZm4LBVylxmqbSmHjVFmOIY0CvR6eSjpQU1QwR9Iu15RWBtGcAbz-ACR0cXKS1lpDthyphenhyphen7DqWiQwWTG2G5YIoq8lRhp/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU6g71YaG5bfegyRHVJsSa0xkxSg1XsXLdeATltAig0ct62qkSh4gZm4LBVylxmqbSmHjVFmOIY0CvR6eSjpQU1QwR9Iu15RWBtGcAbz-ACR0cXKS1lpDthyphenhyphen7DqWiQwWTG2G5YIoq8lRhp/w300-h400/322997A7-93B2-4FAF-B079-8F286E033F51.heic" width="300" /></a></div>I have a new computer and I am still a little afraid of it. I accidentally deleted my last post so this is a challenge. My two lovely children bought me the computer and I must prove I am up to the challenge. I have finished my Andy Warhol cross stitch and I am pleased with the result though it took a while to stitch and by the end I was totally fed up with it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFKLhABE8qq_lH9LE8xurLz1bwfOFTgnhCt_JfCGZaE3rZCrZHx-U1pyG6LlW3n5EJWy9Z-GbW5ZA811AjAq1_HikGJCaQb51ojyx5QbpZbdbAMUDV8wnG9Ys0UINMan5Ti4QMuTG4XLyX/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFKLhABE8qq_lH9LE8xurLz1bwfOFTgnhCt_JfCGZaE3rZCrZHx-U1pyG6LlW3n5EJWy9Z-GbW5ZA811AjAq1_HikGJCaQb51ojyx5QbpZbdbAMUDV8wnG9Ys0UINMan5Ti4QMuTG4XLyX/w300-h400/16B3D87A-2284-454B-9F1E-37ED830DEFE7.heic" width="300" /></a></div>You can see my cross stitch is a near perfect match for the picture. Had to buy this book as Joanna Lumley chose an Andy Warhol painting for the cover. Andy W. did 4 colours of the Queen, the other 2 colours are over the page in my book.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilR_ZH-9Nq-ow62m77Am2RhDM9AVo2moVBsG8IdR5aoFKNV44ju_Bd2rLFZE5CzXFv7nSpayBAbGimFCd2628o8D0mCRV8dPvBSmgGBlHQsH_MeoadF2JjeCKxSce0VFk3xNl-brqt2D1A/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilR_ZH-9Nq-ow62m77Am2RhDM9AVo2moVBsG8IdR5aoFKNV44ju_Bd2rLFZE5CzXFv7nSpayBAbGimFCd2628o8D0mCRV8dPvBSmgGBlHQsH_MeoadF2JjeCKxSce0VFk3xNl-brqt2D1A/w400-h400/709DC801-AAE8-43B2-AD1F-11C8932F3A91.heic" width="400" /></a></div>Now I have a small Andy Warhol Corner.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN-IRYNcDslk2GvUinwckbwVECGROFtFhaxJAsVKc3xejp66FEfnoQuS0LSrIFuJuyvpDf52j7_2eXWGj_H9Y6aj2EkRaX8OFiCzd9H-DNmN2AazGVnl_2uppu7bYmjrXdmKjf5AUYZ8xB/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN-IRYNcDslk2GvUinwckbwVECGROFtFhaxJAsVKc3xejp66FEfnoQuS0LSrIFuJuyvpDf52j7_2eXWGj_H9Y6aj2EkRaX8OFiCzd9H-DNmN2AazGVnl_2uppu7bYmjrXdmKjf5AUYZ8xB/w300-h400/76901E5A-20EB-4172-AF92-453085A30DA5.heic" width="300" /></a></div>My next project is this large street party I am stitching for the platinum Jubilee next year. It's about 77 cm long and 20cm wide with lots of back stitches and half stitches.This will keep me busy for the next year or so.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoBD00syVcYYJAZz26vrjzmdTu_oxRtmFYQgeVEzytLZfEOgStfceDYRRfUpCg-rtIvWNCDQSwaR0FD4HeNWD1k5j6qIr9d7imnYstnKX5nsYQdezUtAu8qAzU8YL5gWvfDJSpCuU7ayGo/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoBD00syVcYYJAZz26vrjzmdTu_oxRtmFYQgeVEzytLZfEOgStfceDYRRfUpCg-rtIvWNCDQSwaR0FD4HeNWD1k5j6qIr9d7imnYstnKX5nsYQdezUtAu8qAzU8YL5gWvfDJSpCuU7ayGo/w300-h400/16066B2D-00A2-4F0E-8559-E8915C981F55.heic" width="300" /></a></div>One of the deleted items from the last post is my tapestry finished for the Jubilee next year It was a Diamond Jubilee tapestry I have had for a while. I only had to change 2012 to 2022, easy.<br /> <p></p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-62939393298576200832021-07-29T10:56:00.000+10:002021-07-29T10:56:03.865+10:00Queen Elizabeth II Royal Stuff Again<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd66OvASQMuAwYLdZt2OpZUdz_6EpfY4dkgmiABAjaEnERxL568ZoQQhql8avGE2Lco0_FKixo3oqCZTX6cwWMUAhcXWvizAdwPuHdmd2OtXz1KPJ-TmLC5Cnni_4Zn5PIkCVnQ5tQyFLe/s2592/DSC01047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd66OvASQMuAwYLdZt2OpZUdz_6EpfY4dkgmiABAjaEnERxL568ZoQQhql8avGE2Lco0_FKixo3oqCZTX6cwWMUAhcXWvizAdwPuHdmd2OtXz1KPJ-TmLC5Cnni_4Zn5PIkCVnQ5tQyFLe/w400-h300/DSC01047.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Here is one of my fashion tips, always have in your wardrobe a dress that matches your quilt cover. This is one of my royal outfits that actually fits me but looks so awful on that I will never wear it, not even to the supermarket. Displayed and never worn, I love it. No, I don't sleep in that bed, I don't want to mess it up.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-zPD54QgJP4IUG4QQpL_GKDeH40ywt0yXTeRaO57La-doLRF8xZ5YTmuFIZtf5NS2YZ3awDHk73pG36oqKnb_iskw9bzA2LbhyphenhyphenSde6qQCP2fJOAadVuK2i6Z76G9uyMSMIyMJhxpVcGn/s2592/DSC01048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-zPD54QgJP4IUG4QQpL_GKDeH40ywt0yXTeRaO57La-doLRF8xZ5YTmuFIZtf5NS2YZ3awDHk73pG36oqKnb_iskw9bzA2LbhyphenhyphenSde6qQCP2fJOAadVuK2i6Z76G9uyMSMIyMJhxpVcGn/w400-h300/DSC01048.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Big Ted had to have a new outfit if he/she was to stay on the bed. I quickly added a piece of Diamond Jubilee fabric to a T shirt and made a matching skirt from the same fabric. I might embroider over the 6 on the shirt to make it a 7 for the Platinum Jubilee. The little red, white and blue bear I released from a cabinet so BT could have a friend. We are in lock down again and somehow that makes me want to dress my dolls and bears.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrMG7JgCnlHtLYQfnI-hKIFpTkl1r1afS2EoGXhytA8dnChTcnhO-OlmKJVeqYaCPnccSY6FmJGgw5TrV9gwIUsWiU2pTUlXrqO0IBz7YFkjt6BVagVNsqj_OvQkpQVfGGDCclu1NNd-Nj/s2592/DSC01049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrMG7JgCnlHtLYQfnI-hKIFpTkl1r1afS2EoGXhytA8dnChTcnhO-OlmKJVeqYaCPnccSY6FmJGgw5TrV9gwIUsWiU2pTUlXrqO0IBz7YFkjt6BVagVNsqj_OvQkpQVfGGDCclu1NNd-Nj/w300-h400/DSC01049.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Found this beautiful crocheted jacket in an op shop and had to buy it My large celluloid doll is once again dressed in the original clothes my mother made decades ago with the addition of the pretty jacket. The hat was an eBay purchase and can't remember where I bought the small bag she is holding. I've been told I can darken the white bag in cold tea and I might try that<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFXjPlCdIosc9Kbg2Fii3TROi8StGboQc6uPNTIGwnF1oVyOkwXtblodF_02fa7AMHunO96iZtXRolvdl-bRv4ohJcRKyHm-Ia7hfYRKcKMxPWeMWAOdTNvaeiOqO4mKDe19SndgedSdIb/s2592/DSC01050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFXjPlCdIosc9Kbg2Fii3TROi8StGboQc6uPNTIGwnF1oVyOkwXtblodF_02fa7AMHunO96iZtXRolvdl-bRv4ohJcRKyHm-Ia7hfYRKcKMxPWeMWAOdTNvaeiOqO4mKDe19SndgedSdIb/w300-h400/DSC01050.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>The back of the jacket. Such lovely hand crocheting I felt I had to rescue it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ND7NEYQjfkDchVowgCLRuUymjV2vA_IOhyphenhyphenRBP3U9KaJ0GNWDCecHxWBBbJB0GnijYQTqDeCU69desCRZI7VYlGGYi8l1ocVHiiFRKRbej9i-GUIWcR_Mizh0WNPMlqGbmhF3WFW5QnUe/s2592/DSC01053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ND7NEYQjfkDchVowgCLRuUymjV2vA_IOhyphenhyphenRBP3U9KaJ0GNWDCecHxWBBbJB0GnijYQTqDeCU69desCRZI7VYlGGYi8l1ocVHiiFRKRbej9i-GUIWcR_Mizh0WNPMlqGbmhF3WFW5QnUe/w300-h400/DSC01053.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>We are in hard Covid lockdown again and will be for another 4 weeks. My only outing is a quick supermarket trip or a short walk. Lucky I always have plenty of stitching to do and in the last few weeks I have been hard at work on this soon to be finished tapestry. I will change the 2012 year to 2022 To make it a Platinum Jubilee tapestry.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzubuKSyajJwgojvIVD4TN0mwitU-uDY54BlYKnHihi3qfV7_GNUycmKPB_gh2FbbCAkBWlQDDevCR8UG3bGSJEfQoQP5_QFHyCjzvNoYKITo7ACG8TAt1QO2X0S9pDcUBPEQG1WWh6ZED/s2592/DSC01058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzubuKSyajJwgojvIVD4TN0mwitU-uDY54BlYKnHihi3qfV7_GNUycmKPB_gh2FbbCAkBWlQDDevCR8UG3bGSJEfQoQP5_QFHyCjzvNoYKITo7ACG8TAt1QO2X0S9pDcUBPEQG1WWh6ZED/w300-h400/DSC01058.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Then I must get back to working on my Andy Warhol Queen cross stitch. I love it but there are so many odd stitches and colour changes I needed a break.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6XL7beMnnHt3UgHox23k2XFjQOZB3FAJEQEtjLzj9KrJkg-LCfRDa4yGPvXVQz5Qq-Jon8JuQ_1Po-LIDgPg9swZDewyz9cxvMGZhZOAE64GhBx09pfOW0EkiBqEmYfkKL_dzoOCpfwf/s2592/DSC01059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6XL7beMnnHt3UgHox23k2XFjQOZB3FAJEQEtjLzj9KrJkg-LCfRDa4yGPvXVQz5Qq-Jon8JuQ_1Po-LIDgPg9swZDewyz9cxvMGZhZOAE64GhBx09pfOW0EkiBqEmYfkKL_dzoOCpfwf/w300-h400/DSC01059.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Bought this fleecy throw for my lounge, it is very large so hope I'm not tempted to cut it down and make something else. I don't think anyone can say I won't be ready for the big Jubilee next year.<br /> <p></p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-88712545040796530822021-06-23T11:57:00.000+10:002021-06-23T11:57:01.126+10:00Royal Bangles, Brooches and A Disaster<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEgUpRutICnJZHh0bEntVaVSa3x4ffnvwj3KB0Fau9bmrNoClCcjGJP-Z8WXgpGceXWfP7oRR-Zb4MrWMFZ8UbSgj6V9u3P0tcMxwojq660hufGClZxyM1vQ2l3NMR7i_Jlxxy3BmBbpPm/s2592/DSC01026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEgUpRutICnJZHh0bEntVaVSa3x4ffnvwj3KB0Fau9bmrNoClCcjGJP-Z8WXgpGceXWfP7oRR-Zb4MrWMFZ8UbSgj6V9u3P0tcMxwojq660hufGClZxyM1vQ2l3NMR7i_Jlxxy3BmBbpPm/w400-h300/DSC01026.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>My small collection (except for the ones on each end) of Silver Jubilee bangles, all hallmarked 1977. The bangle on the left is hallmarked 1887 for Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. The wooden bangle on the other end is from the Coronation 1937. I sometimes wear the bangles and I also have to polish them as they are solid silver, a chore I don't like but must do for the Queen.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc7P8ojGA5jSpzxcU0N_RcO3UX8VCRp0aWy_OTTDYrPE3L7_h1fbdRg30Oh-FydXoh9sXbJqjSLpJvNOWhkSFlvaMi6qvowe04BytNYI_2XGPxFvDb62CnGtCqnBt-dty2k8NMCgGnvFns/s2592/DSC01032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc7P8ojGA5jSpzxcU0N_RcO3UX8VCRp0aWy_OTTDYrPE3L7_h1fbdRg30Oh-FydXoh9sXbJqjSLpJvNOWhkSFlvaMi6qvowe04BytNYI_2XGPxFvDb62CnGtCqnBt-dty2k8NMCgGnvFns/w300-h400/DSC01032.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Another silver bangle hallmarked 1887 for Queen Victoria. I think this one is my favourite.<p></p><p>The rings are all royal replica rings. Princess Diana's ring now worn by Kate is there. Meghan's ring is in the middle and is on borrowed time. I think it should be hidden away somewhere. Camilla's ring is to the left of M's and on the thumb is a ring which is a replica of Princess Diana's tiara. The ring I haven't mentioned is from a local jeweller and is supposed to look like a crown. Well it does a bit and I fall for anything.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic51Ew9tlVFYYcIpkSXS7TIsXiBOQOEWGTmq0sbXWTxoDoDQjuYKd2BYjtSAlM1mqqI399AO_B_D0eNdV1CgMObxKp5Jg_tTYpLDQHH0zBmXc4aTF5E7Imw81kmoE3lIq5WuOSeYGCovVI/s2592/DSC01037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic51Ew9tlVFYYcIpkSXS7TIsXiBOQOEWGTmq0sbXWTxoDoDQjuYKd2BYjtSAlM1mqqI399AO_B_D0eNdV1CgMObxKp5Jg_tTYpLDQHH0zBmXc4aTF5E7Imw81kmoE3lIq5WuOSeYGCovVI/w400-h300/DSC01037.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Here is the disaster!! I bought this lovely silver bangle on eBay, it is not royal and is hallmarked 1958. It is a bangle I might have worn a lot. There is engraving on the back "Mrs Dollie Smalley in appreciation of her service in the W.V.S" I felt sad for Dollie that her bangle ended up on eBay so bought it and this is how it arrived, Squashed. Sent in an almost basic envelope with no box or padding. I immediately sent photos to the seller and did get an instant refund. Took it to a jeweller who just shook his head and said nothing could be done. So disappointing.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMnX3gHoKyGlJ-iqvqQ9fYnFJlhD881PFU6ayIn5-LD2Az0DBQ1f0-QOWZ9NlfkuF1ZiA1Wd-s_2HW0XWj9_lJpAUKlnzZ8fO0mi1niR_9ynuxNqYZ38D4uyBrHx09S0o8K19cMGzO-6Q7/s2592/DSC00880.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMnX3gHoKyGlJ-iqvqQ9fYnFJlhD881PFU6ayIn5-LD2Az0DBQ1f0-QOWZ9NlfkuF1ZiA1Wd-s_2HW0XWj9_lJpAUKlnzZ8fO0mi1niR_9ynuxNqYZ38D4uyBrHx09S0o8K19cMGzO-6Q7/w400-h300/DSC00880.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Another one for my embroidered brooch collection, bottom left the same design as the one above but has been embroidered differently.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3qC7Nqox3huwBaWirTyO2U1h9HGlMNx-UYjZMgmn1ShO2ft1IO_iyqz0Tb0uDIMKqbD0JmzPITR1dPPw7_9_s_xJuNK8nRkiUvYWS2AY0Aj-XoWerLQzntoIww5MrSS9NMvO7PRkMV3u5/s2592/DSC00878.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3qC7Nqox3huwBaWirTyO2U1h9HGlMNx-UYjZMgmn1ShO2ft1IO_iyqz0Tb0uDIMKqbD0JmzPITR1dPPw7_9_s_xJuNK8nRkiUvYWS2AY0Aj-XoWerLQzntoIww5MrSS9NMvO7PRkMV3u5/w300-h400/DSC00878.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>A crown tea cosy I knitted for the Diamond Jubilee makes a great place to display brooches. Nothing special about the brooches and mostly bought from charity shops but I do love sparkly things.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiou7ucsJmukQV4SQS4hGvgumzeTw28e3e34zR_KTNYiJZXiOt6ysD9GfP44V58afhtsfMXbDESuNg7bHBDjpROsdsddfpqL-oOiJtb9yj-GohsE2kCgiCn2Lm0Ful2lmrmDdCBOSjQhzn2/s2592/DSC01035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiou7ucsJmukQV4SQS4hGvgumzeTw28e3e34zR_KTNYiJZXiOt6ysD9GfP44V58afhtsfMXbDESuNg7bHBDjpROsdsddfpqL-oOiJtb9yj-GohsE2kCgiCn2Lm0Ful2lmrmDdCBOSjQhzn2/w300-h400/DSC01035.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>I've had the dolls for a few years but now I have the pattern to knit more. The pattern does state -for a competent knitter- and that's not me but nice to have the pattern.<br /> <p></p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-77341968143079249992021-06-07T14:15:00.000+10:002021-06-07T14:15:13.581+10:00Harry Meghan and Daughter<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-yd-o50GO52ZPIvqvTjdvNOJurX-7ImIz9xXjlO7hZ3tISuE7tMQL1-o8HMe6313VZMo8X91yEtdFHdnqW8JkXSZvON6lov4Obt2U_4zSUToPP-9LeqjD0ptRBzmbfwqqBNuFpEjAZZ_/s2592/DSC01022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-yd-o50GO52ZPIvqvTjdvNOJurX-7ImIz9xXjlO7hZ3tISuE7tMQL1-o8HMe6313VZMo8X91yEtdFHdnqW8JkXSZvON6lov4Obt2U_4zSUToPP-9LeqjD0ptRBzmbfwqqBNuFpEjAZZ_/w400-h300/DSC01022.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>While the safe delivery of any baby is good news and good for Archie to have a sister as he can't play with his numerous cousins. If M&H want the Queen to be pleased about the baby's name a bit of research is needed. I was given this book a few years ago by my lovely niece Catherine and knew just where to put my hands on the right page.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1_t8C2r_lMaL1ImEw35jWoLnXU9L1BX5Ll-aeqJOGt9m1bePVRfntGRhH0FeJ3IYVAz3w8T68V_IuUKAYbfPAYqU2-SlYExDbkMobuaCQnXeEI4YvhkdoO_blFMadS7eacu77HQ6aWL3/s2592/DSC01019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1_t8C2r_lMaL1ImEw35jWoLnXU9L1BX5Ll-aeqJOGt9m1bePVRfntGRhH0FeJ3IYVAz3w8T68V_IuUKAYbfPAYqU2-SlYExDbkMobuaCQnXeEI4YvhkdoO_blFMadS7eacu77HQ6aWL3/w400-h300/DSC01019.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>So here is the proof, not a nickname from Prince Philip but a name the then Princess Elizabeth called herself when she couldn't pronounce Elizabeth.The name stuck throughout her childhood and here is the correct spelling<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVzCRDdsduXreRI94knLz2UQEaXXzOUvFATtaUbMk2G28PN-R_dPPZiy5f59OAcdXO3LfJCkHw9-A3hF4XClNJ9vNmuQPQh441b1SiiIPfgHGqa6vQEu0T3zRpkRAogAYJ5b3cTDjWShWr/s2592/DSC01021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVzCRDdsduXreRI94knLz2UQEaXXzOUvFATtaUbMk2G28PN-R_dPPZiy5f59OAcdXO3LfJCkHw9-A3hF4XClNJ9vNmuQPQh441b1SiiIPfgHGqa6vQEu0T3zRpkRAogAYJ5b3cTDjWShWr/w400-h300/DSC01021.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>No it wasn't given to me for Xmas 1933, it was bought for me 2nd hand Thank you Catherine. X<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDJbxn1jHjURu_LgdCDXoKxQH1wy1BgkoANQLFchCbKUFhRib28ZiXA5-rFkxT1Df_B_SJXMZKNVaEPp1a5TyxmBTLQUyQuoHBF3agOQIQLE3gsWHzo503YvU_orkQLyyoK-2sYMFINLv/s2592/DSC01024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDJbxn1jHjURu_LgdCDXoKxQH1wy1BgkoANQLFchCbKUFhRib28ZiXA5-rFkxT1Df_B_SJXMZKNVaEPp1a5TyxmBTLQUyQuoHBF3agOQIQLE3gsWHzo503YvU_orkQLyyoK-2sYMFINLv/w301-h400/DSC01024.JPG" width="301" /></a></div>And here is the cover, I won't lend it to you M&H but feel free to visit anytime and you can have a look.<br /> <p></p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-31257464726590407162021-04-21T18:39:00.000+10:002021-04-21T18:39:09.202+10:0095th Birthday for Queen Elizabeth II<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXL7ug0ZmNRgbN_01SJhnLOY3nPikiBQogkguefysgzcKGRxdSqLxiH25RfTWhGjYvMjbwzEPcBl9nvRvAYbwIhNkdIRI4fz2rmRLZ24J4FoQwjNDJMI8P9UNAceKRWoBfDgoFzHvSGed/s2592/DSC01012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXL7ug0ZmNRgbN_01SJhnLOY3nPikiBQogkguefysgzcKGRxdSqLxiH25RfTWhGjYvMjbwzEPcBl9nvRvAYbwIhNkdIRI4fz2rmRLZ24J4FoQwjNDJMI8P9UNAceKRWoBfDgoFzHvSGed/w400-h300/DSC01012.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>About to pour a cup of tea to celebrate the Queen's 95th birthday. Please have a few more birthdays H.R.H, though this one won't be much of a celebration coming so soon after the funeral of Prince Philip.<br /> <p></p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-18503512321006879582021-04-10T18:37:00.000+10:002021-04-10T18:37:52.276+10:00Prince Philip - A Sad Day<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwojlD7fDsaOD83bgaCUZFub9K-ntWn0_tnAj0bYRXbP5VPsBX1_UrZc27rebRpUjXh9dm_fXU1eGLFFdCm2c0CtW53QMgZak1X8NfN27D7pEx2f1l5JlPFOC8ljgST3n3m7XfoXrWRRuI/s2592/DSC00995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwojlD7fDsaOD83bgaCUZFub9K-ntWn0_tnAj0bYRXbP5VPsBX1_UrZc27rebRpUjXh9dm_fXU1eGLFFdCm2c0CtW53QMgZak1X8NfN27D7pEx2f1l5JlPFOC8ljgST3n3m7XfoXrWRRuI/w300-h400/DSC00995.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> A sad day for the Queen and Royal family with the passing of Prince Philip. Just 2 months short of his 100th birthday he had been married to the Queen for over 73 years.<p></p><p>He will be missed.</p><p> </p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-87635771766434260552021-03-09T13:27:00.000+11:002021-03-09T13:27:49.646+11:00The Meghan, Harry and Oprah Show Report<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyMeu3WIXRLLMeHcIeeY8_FA9jme83sTdxGPCa1gOkfNmNXhREKi9J_V2zY8sxnxNaky3iTKyzt-qJF3hU1N-rpdfjRqBVVPH9gaaB0OiMDZQIOkKVDsrF1qYizAgYeY7vuX1u53SrmQJN/s2592/DSC00982.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyMeu3WIXRLLMeHcIeeY8_FA9jme83sTdxGPCa1gOkfNmNXhREKi9J_V2zY8sxnxNaky3iTKyzt-qJF3hU1N-rpdfjRqBVVPH9gaaB0OiMDZQIOkKVDsrF1qYizAgYeY7vuX1u53SrmQJN/w300-h400/DSC00982.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Big Ted is sitting in his/her office chair waiting for me. I have an appointment with BT soon as he/ she is my councellor/therapist. My mental health was destroyed after the huge whingeathon from Harry and Meghan last night with encouragement from Oprah and no hard or follow up questions. The acting and lies were first class. Poor Meghan being forced to live a life of luxury and not wanting to live. Obviously Harry or her mother were no help.Then pulling out the racism card and Harry saying nothing without permission. As for Oprah.....WHAT!! Hope the Palace can come up with something to quieten this pair down. On my way BT have a cup of tea and a box of tissues ready for me, it will be a long session.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKzDhx4j6sGVmKk3pcdnouX9R_Y5HJTQ-ojI9d3SaPxqVeP_qeTJlpzOyL1G8SWAqewNgRc-OSCtYTJjXCK9kLt1we7v3j5P6EV2IgKFVbe1shUSKwRMDbmPeahijv6l9cj4C-m2prDF7S/s2592/DSC00980.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKzDhx4j6sGVmKk3pcdnouX9R_Y5HJTQ-ojI9d3SaPxqVeP_qeTJlpzOyL1G8SWAqewNgRc-OSCtYTJjXCK9kLt1we7v3j5P6EV2IgKFVbe1shUSKwRMDbmPeahijv6l9cj4C-m2prDF7S/w400-h300/DSC00980.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>My souvenirs from That wedding and to think I wasted time stitching a sampler. Now the terrible two say they were married 3 days before (another lie?) how many weddings does this woman want. Not sure I can give these souvenirs space anymore. The nearest charity shop might take them.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYlVsAu-Kip1ZTqFzG9KPmdSvz-yd8rqdBib0s-xHwQSHKOxJX5054RMfv8gRfP0IY54I6t2TomvufiVfhkTWh0pWn53m-u5FW9QrnM9vyeuPFBqdmAbhbH-YNZi7vbaqv5gzjPdy_SRuL/s2592/DSC00986.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYlVsAu-Kip1ZTqFzG9KPmdSvz-yd8rqdBib0s-xHwQSHKOxJX5054RMfv8gRfP0IY54I6t2TomvufiVfhkTWh0pWn53m-u5FW9QrnM9vyeuPFBqdmAbhbH-YNZi7vbaqv5gzjPdy_SRuL/w300-h400/DSC00986.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>For almost seventy years the Queen has carried on always doing what is right and along comes Meghan who captures and brain washes Harry takes him prisoner so he can help disrupt his family and cause trouble.<p></p><p>They need an appointment with Big Ted, he/she will sort them out. <br /> </p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-81563339998878043042021-02-06T11:22:00.000+11:002021-02-06T11:22:19.838+11:0069 Years ago today 6th Feb.1952 George VI Dies and Elizabeth becomes Queen<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCWa_bACWDQeZSvkP7spPHBVZ0CEXHUbTmCOvGjX5FYzdgP6iCHBrdfSss40YugIJJe4P6Q9uQD3v_CyKBQpcJnpLJd7O4CdV2DRcIKeDfdmlq3KoHEMoSN6spccPQkjG7lYWRTOKe3c2x/s2592/DSC00958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCWa_bACWDQeZSvkP7spPHBVZ0CEXHUbTmCOvGjX5FYzdgP6iCHBrdfSss40YugIJJe4P6Q9uQD3v_CyKBQpcJnpLJd7O4CdV2DRcIKeDfdmlq3KoHEMoSN6spccPQkjG7lYWRTOKe3c2x/w400-h300/DSC00958.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I remember this headline and the day the King died 69 years ago. The Queen was on her way to Australia, she was then Princess Elizabeth but she had to fly back to London and the visit was cancelled.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLO_KbWil6jS4ZZTXmwvEEX1gns5yhpckQK4DqfW9JNo9OnwE7g-LsQIMSCZztdL1GBfvwMoZacSId1UcCd5BwsW-IsJYlwdaXcLYTx4Y0YENu2dHUgD-O1F2vcDaWpvLOU7dSWsr5NIj/s2592/DSC00960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLO_KbWil6jS4ZZTXmwvEEX1gns5yhpckQK4DqfW9JNo9OnwE7g-LsQIMSCZztdL1GBfvwMoZacSId1UcCd5BwsW-IsJYlwdaXcLYTx4Y0YENu2dHUgD-O1F2vcDaWpvLOU7dSWsr5NIj/w400-h300/DSC00960.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I remember where I was and what I was doing that day. I should have been at school as the new school year had just started. My mother had hurt her arm and thought she should have a holiday and I think this is the house we spent 2 weeks in and it looks like the tide has gone out here. It had a row boat and a tidal rock swimming pool, top pic. shows mum and my 3 siblings, I took the photo. My father had a shop to run so came at night and weekends. Mum spent her 2 weeks stitching this supper cloth which is now mine. Different patterns in each corner, started and finished in just 2 weeks, amazing. The four of us had a great time but my school wasn't pleased when I turned up 2 weeks late.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThoyx2CmpwkCJQfPIBigFSLBLgyKwHpjAQDJqhj_9oLe0S_ygPQ-1ieE9DoTvYUlNFB_uXahBqIQy8-MnJij32IjKJpcDcHe6WAV5-Di-Gl4IHQnv2UUpTV6yZFZMhSr6gICBSetdZWxq/s2592/DSC00975.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThoyx2CmpwkCJQfPIBigFSLBLgyKwHpjAQDJqhj_9oLe0S_ygPQ-1ieE9DoTvYUlNFB_uXahBqIQy8-MnJij32IjKJpcDcHe6WAV5-Di-Gl4IHQnv2UUpTV6yZFZMhSr6gICBSetdZWxq/w400-h300/DSC00975.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Getting ready for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee next year and here is my new doona/duvet cover. Big Ted is a bit upset because now he/she has to sit on the side of the bed as it wouldn't be right to sit on the Queen's face.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFWGwKZnSsjJTQE8KU6Ltxm4bSq4bIyByEimr-iWBYgK1zCwbbNMvZ64H3aarZhOl6ABRYtnFfE0KHa4wr7A8vYMfF5JcrAotWO8pxGO3td4x3gRi1N8clq4Gk1x2-pU_bt0NlN0R6dmSg/s2592/DSC00965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFWGwKZnSsjJTQE8KU6Ltxm4bSq4bIyByEimr-iWBYgK1zCwbbNMvZ64H3aarZhOl6ABRYtnFfE0KHa4wr7A8vYMfF5JcrAotWO8pxGO3td4x3gRi1N8clq4Gk1x2-pU_bt0NlN0R6dmSg/w400-h300/DSC00965.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>A new/old handbag in my collection ready for the BIG Jubilee next year.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_tWeJox3tfW0UMe25Spvdr7i7PM1V9gcQncYUkoASiJVpkriIim8sNbSUnYGs6Jjum23lXbU9PpbZlzA2kVxWsKeVgnFWb6J_AFvIPD22E6pgHMRIfFL1uRs9EPhyWTXCjF6LM43hp9z3/s2592/DSC00970.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_tWeJox3tfW0UMe25Spvdr7i7PM1V9gcQncYUkoASiJVpkriIim8sNbSUnYGs6Jjum23lXbU9PpbZlzA2kVxWsKeVgnFWb6J_AFvIPD22E6pgHMRIfFL1uRs9EPhyWTXCjF6LM43hp9z3/w400-h300/DSC00970.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Working hard on my Andy Warhol Queen cross stitch, it must be finished before the Platinum Jubilee cross stitch charts come out as I'm sure they will. Sometimes I stitch for hours and seem to get nowhere as there are so many odd single stitches here and there. Makes me think this is a computer generated chart and some of those are very difficult to stitch.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYiifNta1ZuCpObpKt4xeBtIpsuV0F9Od5CNjo26Eri3cTRW41OWarvIBp8VO5VjXJiEmaMT2v3GpcerpLSwf0UdiuyH5quvaOFaiIhiMPeW8ARWZM0xBfGPDSmeNYU0eY8f5ffznPW3WU/s2592/DSC00974.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYiifNta1ZuCpObpKt4xeBtIpsuV0F9Od5CNjo26Eri3cTRW41OWarvIBp8VO5VjXJiEmaMT2v3GpcerpLSwf0UdiuyH5quvaOFaiIhiMPeW8ARWZM0xBfGPDSmeNYU0eY8f5ffznPW3WU/w400-h300/DSC00974.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I even found a matching bag to keep my cross stitch in.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqrNbm1qr0qDBfler3EO7jfsK8DwLzjqJ1M_O-ZPZRmfeLuQU4_AhfACI7SKyBpePwUZKUic12FORcCAW2p5GHw0zr1IhJjMkt6CGK2tpSx2kNqsGkktRyp1URcl4SI7qHM_QPeZgZrOL/s2592/DSC00913+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqrNbm1qr0qDBfler3EO7jfsK8DwLzjqJ1M_O-ZPZRmfeLuQU4_AhfACI7SKyBpePwUZKUic12FORcCAW2p5GHw0zr1IhJjMkt6CGK2tpSx2kNqsGkktRyp1URcl4SI7qHM_QPeZgZrOL/w400-h300/DSC00913+%25281%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I know I should be saving my money for Platinum Jubilee souvenirs. Couldn't resist this set of jugs from the coronation 1902 of Edward VII and Alexandra, so pretty and in near perfect condition. Now I wonder if there is another set somewhere in the world showing Edward.<br /> <p></p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-58455118576710497752021-01-26T11:58:00.013+11:002021-01-26T12:10:24.041+11:00Australia Day 2021 With Some Liverpool Australia History<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9KichrWnz2LLY1DhihVBU_SvpomkD1quJiv9OEsZzcFnBwBbGPJ4cHheY7KaZm6FBPW6a2FfTrC1sgkJN9G1-_m1huGYKypxpZKPE8CwyJJmHu65Yc-uEW3yoqUoinaHyzvq8fn1Tuo61/s2592/DSC00956.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9KichrWnz2LLY1DhihVBU_SvpomkD1quJiv9OEsZzcFnBwBbGPJ4cHheY7KaZm6FBPW6a2FfTrC1sgkJN9G1-_m1huGYKypxpZKPE8CwyJJmHu65Yc-uEW3yoqUoinaHyzvq8fn1Tuo61/w400-h300/DSC00956.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I'll start with a typical Australian, my lovely koala now being used as a planter box. Also typical is the weather today, sunny with a top temp. of 41 deg C. I am staying inside with the air con. on, hiding from the heat and being forced for the first time to wear a mask at the shops. In my much younger days I would have been burning up at the beach.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9e0w5kg3bLPkJdO-5QW5Qu0qzac-J1La3rkDjSLpfsbiQIVH1uMP9TmyD8EZyKCrbj-QY702VV9Gr1Xx7konpXEBWP9iIVo1iqq7x__JBUA-ihLJYUK52QlLO2PCwARR9dL4TW7tRDJ6/s2592/DSC00941.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9e0w5kg3bLPkJdO-5QW5Qu0qzac-J1La3rkDjSLpfsbiQIVH1uMP9TmyD8EZyKCrbj-QY702VV9Gr1Xx7konpXEBWP9iIVo1iqq7x__JBUA-ihLJYUK52QlLO2PCwARR9dL4TW7tRDJ6/w300-h400/DSC00941.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>I'm celebrating Australia Day with a bit of local history. St Luke's church Liverpool celebrated its 100th birthday with this photo taken in 1919.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg250u9UoiiGoHf5rmHPnsHXuF1zUEiZjoJXdi_2GIPxv1Js9IQzkzdpdFxoKkW_X4rYPaz61lksydWENG6ODK5eYviWzJEFjG0l-S1Wf2PlfWDEZGM0AqxuYPInSr-asayNN4FKaq-kU-/s2592/DSC00942.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg250u9UoiiGoHf5rmHPnsHXuF1zUEiZjoJXdi_2GIPxv1Js9IQzkzdpdFxoKkW_X4rYPaz61lksydWENG6ODK5eYviWzJEFjG0l-S1Wf2PlfWDEZGM0AqxuYPInSr-asayNN4FKaq-kU-/w400-h300/DSC00942.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>100 years later in 2019 the same photo (well not quite) was taken. I am in this photo, you will find me near the front on the right if you look hard enough. I was lucky as people kept pushing me toward the front saying you are only small. In the first photo everyone was wearing a hat, no hats in the second pic. The dignitaries such as the Archbishop and the Mayor had seats in the pic and the children were seated on the ground in front.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-j-S_Og9kGCZRsxX4aqvZREU2cTSJdRcIakeebIiC0pQLGzkXm0kvKYMvsBA89xhUKvVvdi4_bdemeRBekZ8ZefpDW3_1_zRcVrOIsOqcJRvSFAlqfSyYt98dU6YPLoTPTONvCnxpHrHG/s2592/DSC00945.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-j-S_Og9kGCZRsxX4aqvZREU2cTSJdRcIakeebIiC0pQLGzkXm0kvKYMvsBA89xhUKvVvdi4_bdemeRBekZ8ZefpDW3_1_zRcVrOIsOqcJRvSFAlqfSyYt98dU6YPLoTPTONvCnxpHrHG/w400-h300/DSC00945.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>For such a small church it is very beautiful inside.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPg9Ong3DFhFgShgp897Ke8JjG1F32MnZrw-hSWlWF6r7kXmQv1XGDgmhuLGxjmhSx9oFWInbKj0g9ZQyT8Al5yz9xTbs4v-m4cKPEAZRiqpAS-yUV6o6R_tE7z5VDS_4izum2-XIldIIV/s2592/DSC00939.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPg9Ong3DFhFgShgp897Ke8JjG1F32MnZrw-hSWlWF6r7kXmQv1XGDgmhuLGxjmhSx9oFWInbKj0g9ZQyT8Al5yz9xTbs4v-m4cKPEAZRiqpAS-yUV6o6R_tE7z5VDS_4izum2-XIldIIV/w300-h400/DSC00939.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Another great book written about early Liverpool and it's first cemetery. Gail Newman's research is amazing. The crimes of convicts and the ships they arrived on also cause of death makes interesting reading. This cemetery is now a park the headstones moved, some lost but the bodies are still there.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulb5rqnzPA6oXxYjvV88Mzi4m3wAFCH7EZLMVSlt8sNSYNvsqIIvE7DZPXlMizVrv_932bvOxhyea8p5wWwIis48MBTlVxkfO4knZ3COSyRx01itBDv3KkAdd20QFHSRphemy-AJHyhH8/s2592/DSC00949.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulb5rqnzPA6oXxYjvV88Mzi4m3wAFCH7EZLMVSlt8sNSYNvsqIIvE7DZPXlMizVrv_932bvOxhyea8p5wWwIis48MBTlVxkfO4knZ3COSyRx01itBDv3KkAdd20QFHSRphemy-AJHyhH8/w400-h300/DSC00949.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This is the "newer" cemetery after Apex was closed and is now known as the Pioneer Cemetery and was closed for burial many years ago. The church and cemetery are now separated by a very large Westfield shopping centre. This is the view from my balcony looking over at the grave of my convict 6 times grt grandmother and 2 of her grandsons.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxx_im6UC4DYyET8GMopJ760WMd9dmkoEll8ccAowoo78NeOJuQXpjq9n5MvULvS-POH_vLoaxMjF78EjXJD_kzi_upwDNmvz-2z7Y9jnHCWXszG3fwe4txd9lYFHhvpET7Lr357HWBKnw/s2592/DSC00947.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxx_im6UC4DYyET8GMopJ760WMd9dmkoEll8ccAowoo78NeOJuQXpjq9n5MvULvS-POH_vLoaxMjF78EjXJD_kzi_upwDNmvz-2z7Y9jnHCWXszG3fwe4txd9lYFHhvpET7Lr357HWBKnw/w400-h300/DSC00947.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The old station buildings parts of which can still be seen.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_Os0ibQ52fhmKShh388cs7Omh6skBIkh88ObASjSghc6nayUgfojEuuNDmA5obf7ODhnLcZA1vGfsUKGtmzYE37vlKXQG_5iUImbtrXV8IKwEaDkbd6emSlAN_XLE2Mr8fKv5cWcyiJ-/s2592/DSC00946.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_Os0ibQ52fhmKShh388cs7Omh6skBIkh88ObASjSghc6nayUgfojEuuNDmA5obf7ODhnLcZA1vGfsUKGtmzYE37vlKXQG_5iUImbtrXV8IKwEaDkbd6emSlAN_XLE2Mr8fKv5cWcyiJ-/w400-h300/DSC00946.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Spanish flu in Liverpool 1918-1919, now we have Covid so not a lot has changed.<p></p><p>Thanks to Dr Brian Cowling and Gail Newman for the use of their books (without permission) Liverpool has such an interesting history as it was a very early settlement in Australia.</p><p>Liverpool was founded in 1810 by Lachlan Macquarie who named it in honour of the Earl of Liverpool then Secretary of State for the colonies.</p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-80832230252628610072020-12-15T11:48:00.000+11:002020-12-15T11:48:56.749+11:00Royal Collection Catch Up<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqsNIfiNVDdjhKWo7ANBNVo2CBHecAOgszErbTNrdNKu_sak23DdlOtIMFKmnreMoDLUvalXyO14pIBUM8BlAvB3c2kT8xgD_HCBZnc1rprEeRvIoMmy2-2l9_D_zfprmuVK65CDfrbj_m/s2592/DSC00857.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqsNIfiNVDdjhKWo7ANBNVo2CBHecAOgszErbTNrdNKu_sak23DdlOtIMFKmnreMoDLUvalXyO14pIBUM8BlAvB3c2kT8xgD_HCBZnc1rprEeRvIoMmy2-2l9_D_zfprmuVK65CDfrbj_m/w400-h300/DSC00857.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Have your ever seen a pair of shoes you just had to have? I found this pair in a charity shop for a few dollars and my size. A perfect fit but sadly found about 60 years too late. If I wore them now I would need an ambulance on standby. Found in another charity shop yesterday, the perfect evening bag to go with my shoes. Sadly the Dress, Prince Charming, the Ball and Gold Coach are all missing.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGk-gqNSFb8HJJFJf9vvNhvR1dTIVPgrxnPIe-8S7bQAUWgs6V8ZywB8sK4_El7Qc4JJ6YFKuR49tIuwbophxCAAsplLanPF9fAQ0QzXyTFPXWqa63547Ekawjpwz5ewcRdilM0AVUEg3C/s2592/DSC00860.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGk-gqNSFb8HJJFJf9vvNhvR1dTIVPgrxnPIe-8S7bQAUWgs6V8ZywB8sK4_El7Qc4JJ6YFKuR49tIuwbophxCAAsplLanPF9fAQ0QzXyTFPXWqa63547Ekawjpwz5ewcRdilM0AVUEg3C/w400-h300/DSC00860.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>A few new royal souvenirs, have had the pink teapot for years then found a jug to go with it. The yellow vase is also one I've had for years and now have a red one. Love the red vase with the Queen.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_-aBZnyy-GlPPYKyZ3kRR7uHHZIO8aXVi0h9rRn5_eqzZOTDSxeJ6tVnI0JdmWbm9O9V2EZiVxybn9DaM12PH47x8C5dvmk2NFz7wROs1pWblDkelcQduuTB8toJ6fIa3pIrlMjKyjA0/s2592/DSC00861.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_-aBZnyy-GlPPYKyZ3kRR7uHHZIO8aXVi0h9rRn5_eqzZOTDSxeJ6tVnI0JdmWbm9O9V2EZiVxybn9DaM12PH47x8C5dvmk2NFz7wROs1pWblDkelcQduuTB8toJ6fIa3pIrlMjKyjA0/w400-h300/DSC00861.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The red vase has a coronation portrait by Dorothy Wilding and is from the Diamond Jubilee.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL90ZJ9-qBdjx-YlRURtCFhahjGdKX7GVni3cb4dqdBYw5sd7An0BvJ3Bdq-sjF4E85upYwTDpTNzzrkNeJO9CrMQp9_dnCMb0zzmPWzvZvS7ItRnpqSwOggHHyWl9tbtJ216E0CeXfIbi/s2592/DSC00862.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL90ZJ9-qBdjx-YlRURtCFhahjGdKX7GVni3cb4dqdBYw5sd7An0BvJ3Bdq-sjF4E85upYwTDpTNzzrkNeJO9CrMQp9_dnCMb0zzmPWzvZvS7ItRnpqSwOggHHyWl9tbtJ216E0CeXfIbi/w400-h300/DSC00862.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>A lovely royal fabric I bought from America, not sure what to do with it yet so it is waiting on the back of my lounge. Trouble is my guests insist on sitting on my lounge and crushing my display. They refuse to sit on the floor.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCjCsd8qCU1B5c5g6xOmP7No4_G5FcVO6bGkt111EWrcUh_2I7gEzFkGWYsd9vQuqpHiRXnR1GSkoyGa4imPlVtNZPM-RuuwD9Y9KUSOAgT-IEPl3-tSROeeWmO8rpYesqCde5fsFRHO6S/s2592/DSC00863.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCjCsd8qCU1B5c5g6xOmP7No4_G5FcVO6bGkt111EWrcUh_2I7gEzFkGWYsd9vQuqpHiRXnR1GSkoyGa4imPlVtNZPM-RuuwD9Y9KUSOAgT-IEPl3-tSROeeWmO8rpYesqCde5fsFRHO6S/w400-h300/DSC00863.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>It is a large piece of fabric and now I am waiting for a duvet cover from the same seller.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8cwP_edn1soLo3isUiSAQoVZvI71Fr3VnmspRulBdQAxhFQN3pKA4ZcMi91qnG25emeFZdTHWLtqbRn8lQ3S7_6ZqDoT5zRjrVAOm6DrhGGMnKA_FNHQ_0pFmpB1RpVyloFJnnZiD1-l/s2592/DSC00868.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8cwP_edn1soLo3isUiSAQoVZvI71Fr3VnmspRulBdQAxhFQN3pKA4ZcMi91qnG25emeFZdTHWLtqbRn8lQ3S7_6ZqDoT5zRjrVAOm6DrhGGMnKA_FNHQ_0pFmpB1RpVyloFJnnZiD1-l/w300-h400/DSC00868.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Heard, read or was told about this superstition. If you have a gold purse at your front door your purse will never be empty. Worth a try and I found these pretty bags at a local charity shop.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGw_PSZbyzoGmxPe759DvrSYIWTCzmaABhIcnHWp3EvoDpvNn5DWPtxp9kgxGhRdcdJQVX1vyncAj53CiwkeXgOUd7LSV9NB88fKjmS8XXIw_qd9BOnV3MPa4FGUOVxBihlN0KNqgoQrus/s2592/DSC00865.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGw_PSZbyzoGmxPe759DvrSYIWTCzmaABhIcnHWp3EvoDpvNn5DWPtxp9kgxGhRdcdJQVX1vyncAj53CiwkeXgOUd7LSV9NB88fKjmS8XXIw_qd9BOnV3MPa4FGUOVxBihlN0KNqgoQrus/w400-h300/DSC00865.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>A lovely old sampler commemorating Queen Victoria's death in 1901. So finely stitched it almost looks printed till you look at the back. The words are almost biblical in praise of the Queen. Too fragile to wash. Sorry it is sideways but blogger is giving me trouble.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqFJBTRxBfkIfBaiSg93MK7CRVjWc9orfRGV7k1LFe4E0wxmC1wPdSFhtN1_K63VgRX_trVsqvs7W8gtB4EqKSRmFUI2Zby5k-ORj2i3LFBt2T_Z-Cjy_hoFxApgUgApQPQLgP4lrifMpz/s2592/DSC00874.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqFJBTRxBfkIfBaiSg93MK7CRVjWc9orfRGV7k1LFe4E0wxmC1wPdSFhtN1_K63VgRX_trVsqvs7W8gtB4EqKSRmFUI2Zby5k-ORj2i3LFBt2T_Z-Cjy_hoFxApgUgApQPQLgP4lrifMpz/w300-h400/DSC00874.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>My new desk bought with being able to be used for display in mind. It came in a box so I got a very nice young man from Airtasker to put it together for me.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTEK93NKcEDU1NAmvCYl3wRuyaCHJVXqSFBz-9hda-Q2_lhrglZDYbXafLh_soIPrJDRXYClZxrINDp5qzJYrD_H8nOvKyvPeoFl9rPopz9_TcNEOR8DdR75W9v_V6oZBQAewkJ1buBBQa/s2592/DSC00871.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTEK93NKcEDU1NAmvCYl3wRuyaCHJVXqSFBz-9hda-Q2_lhrglZDYbXafLh_soIPrJDRXYClZxrINDp5qzJYrD_H8nOvKyvPeoFl9rPopz9_TcNEOR8DdR75W9v_V6oZBQAewkJ1buBBQa/w300-h400/DSC00871.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> A bit fancy for my coronation fabric dress but the shoes and bag have found a home.<br /> <p></p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-56451753031003952502020-11-03T10:18:00.000+11:002020-11-03T10:18:07.533+11:00The Queen and Andy Warhol Cross Stitch<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YebsAWrQe0oUuvOium9CB4NI2WyKPnB196tK6I-OQ_zyn7i-8mcNknWwqCV48hhbW9H4b46aya4zMOTOrWQgpTHsLAsryganLGuQM6jLSAHsqBg95QMMNv1QO8YTS5yikR9g0O08LjM1/s2592/DSC00838.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YebsAWrQe0oUuvOium9CB4NI2WyKPnB196tK6I-OQ_zyn7i-8mcNknWwqCV48hhbW9H4b46aya4zMOTOrWQgpTHsLAsryganLGuQM6jLSAHsqBg95QMMNv1QO8YTS5yikR9g0O08LjM1/w400-h300/DSC00838.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>My next cross stitch project is from my Andy Warhol book The Queen in Art and Image. I have the book and a dress made from Andy Warhol fabric and and now I can do the cross stitch.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5nErP-PQxdCU4t-zW_QGSCfiMNWW1denThgr3c7CAzJcjVKOJ0u3waoAkfWSymN2Ya3WAd0o0Dgxxj7DPmUIa51WCyHfgQxxzbS4QDiBmhFBDKeTgFlY1Sk9UI6TSdLhLXLMOyWzNLKEE/s2592/DSC00841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5nErP-PQxdCU4t-zW_QGSCfiMNWW1denThgr3c7CAzJcjVKOJ0u3waoAkfWSymN2Ya3WAd0o0Dgxxj7DPmUIa51WCyHfgQxxzbS4QDiBmhFBDKeTgFlY1Sk9UI6TSdLhLXLMOyWzNLKEE/w400-h300/DSC00841.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This will be a large project but it doesn't look too difficult. I found the chart on Etsy and it is from Boston Needle Works in America. The first stitches are in.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQswsAOo54bCQHWMmd1oL-SdWhKoD_QTOd0RHJ9pSmuZs6t7aJI0bAGYK8B9rNT2dhQ6HF0STlFRDp-ZyGpDTHajBVkw5VDtHtqBabBGhw0vcLyn1367egg9nKYa2P4xzOIAFeD_h2Scdh/s2592/DSC00845.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQswsAOo54bCQHWMmd1oL-SdWhKoD_QTOd0RHJ9pSmuZs6t7aJI0bAGYK8B9rNT2dhQ6HF0STlFRDp-ZyGpDTHajBVkw5VDtHtqBabBGhw0vcLyn1367egg9nKYa2P4xzOIAFeD_h2Scdh/w400-h300/DSC00845.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I finished my Queen Victoria before I started on Andy W. and am pleased with the result. Another lovely Teresa Gil design.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnmzLMLueGj7J5EYiDHk-R6LPTf-Uv3XgkWu56inRdytRZmhgea-jmLop81TcmlU9Cyk0UsQTP_rwFb1YUyWy943fEKH2re0GyAqV5oyP1rVjavdxtv21ESB1EzWbyOphcMm89QhfurRw-/s2592/DSC00843.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnmzLMLueGj7J5EYiDHk-R6LPTf-Uv3XgkWu56inRdytRZmhgea-jmLop81TcmlU9Cyk0UsQTP_rwFb1YUyWy943fEKH2re0GyAqV5oyP1rVjavdxtv21ESB1EzWbyOphcMm89QhfurRw-/w300-h400/DSC00843.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>No I didn't make this one I found her on Etsy. The Queen came from Little Dolly Mixtures in the U.K,had to have her of course. I did add the ruby and diamond brooch to her coat. Hope HRH doesn't notice the rubies and diamonds aren't real.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1LcDzLX4j2AwoNdQC4WOu2SyaWOoPURNR1YipHAm9Z95mnEmYcra_t_cMs3vyjZJZLPovqh7n9HvGEifSI3aK4s_Q1sU54GGyCv6lwrjq2mgGfPfpm0nHt3CYGXOUfFts38OVaJzi1ZOU/s2592/DSC00849.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1LcDzLX4j2AwoNdQC4WOu2SyaWOoPURNR1YipHAm9Z95mnEmYcra_t_cMs3vyjZJZLPovqh7n9HvGEifSI3aK4s_Q1sU54GGyCv6lwrjq2mgGfPfpm0nHt3CYGXOUfFts38OVaJzi1ZOU/w300-h400/DSC00849.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Big Ted has new clothes at last and is indulging her feminine side. She is wearing a button through top with matching shorts, perfect for the hot days ahead. Although different fabrics the design on B.Ted and Pr. Elizabeth doll are the same. They could almost pass for twins now. (almost) Both outfits came from Big W and Big Ted is wearing a toddler size 2. <br /> <p></p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-29004347693251915042020-10-05T13:23:00.000+11:002020-10-05T13:23:11.246+11:00Vintage Dolls With A Story To Tell<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNOp3WgqDggYHN3wD5p6P1gU9TChTns0RLkM1bAD8LovFrydS8gHOExn9SM_lWEdKIB4Tfo2qCN99f_sPuId5qNsn9qaeLpRsS6m5cESdjLJvmAz26tr6UlO2jUEipfB_S6zHFcP9M_-yF/s2592/DSC00825.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNOp3WgqDggYHN3wD5p6P1gU9TChTns0RLkM1bAD8LovFrydS8gHOExn9SM_lWEdKIB4Tfo2qCN99f_sPuId5qNsn9qaeLpRsS6m5cESdjLJvmAz26tr6UlO2jUEipfB_S6zHFcP9M_-yF/w300-h400/DSC00825.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Here are the dolls from my childhood all wearing new clothes thanks to the Virus and me with too much time at home. The two medium size dolls are wearing hand knitted outfits from eBay, so much choice and such good prices and knitted by other knitters with time to spare and sell on eBay'<p></p><p>My large celluloid doll at the back is wearing an outfit from Big W baby wear department. Small doll in front has had her outfit from eBay for a few months.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbo22VoF35sGjUJP3rYM33JYvUFnJ0Y65x3MG4xjoZyxEp49rsyPgKbJsf7DRI7wLoTWCWrptFSfNxYZkoKxMJWPTKTsQfgWOWM9X-ueh-bdKkuNbPssLnBY9QPS_Jcqm_A412JOBYluFE/s2592/DSC00828.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbo22VoF35sGjUJP3rYM33JYvUFnJ0Y65x3MG4xjoZyxEp49rsyPgKbJsf7DRI7wLoTWCWrptFSfNxYZkoKxMJWPTKTsQfgWOWM9X-ueh-bdKkuNbPssLnBY9QPS_Jcqm_A412JOBYluFE/w300-h400/DSC00828.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>My large celluloid doll I was given one christmas when I was about 12. My mother had to buy and dress 3 dolls as I have 2 sisters. My doll was dressed in pink, my younger sister's doll was dressed the same in yellow and I think my older sister's doll was dressed as a bed doll in a silver grey taffeta. All had beautiful hats long since lost, original shoes and socks also lost, we all still have our dolls.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSgntP-Ivm9w4hEmxwzT53TaWH3yT-ksdzQs3jFl3IvRSPHKYAvTMCha1GZllCLoUHa_U_X54rzsqQx-3f_B4fH4U22NiFNGJgfPYO3S59lXsUXxNMYdLp_0G7-J9y2B4_bm3SieyPMqkq/s2592/DSC00812.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSgntP-Ivm9w4hEmxwzT53TaWH3yT-ksdzQs3jFl3IvRSPHKYAvTMCha1GZllCLoUHa_U_X54rzsqQx-3f_B4fH4U22NiFNGJgfPYO3S59lXsUXxNMYdLp_0G7-J9y2B4_bm3SieyPMqkq/w300-h400/DSC00812.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Here is my doll in her original outfit. the dress is made from georgette and is starting to fall apart so I don't dare wash it again. Matching satin underwear of course.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx0KTPcMMUGwKwgo3npK_xrHx18odeQhLlXgmU5TQfadvyN06RZBXHC4dIfKUCzwWEokv7NIJFa9-PhNdzKT60KwAyl1bH4z7fr0q3AJPDht57zqpdeczTHwN47-OIF6ASvF59OP0c8r4g/s2592/DSC00817.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx0KTPcMMUGwKwgo3npK_xrHx18odeQhLlXgmU5TQfadvyN06RZBXHC4dIfKUCzwWEokv7NIJFa9-PhNdzKT60KwAyl1bH4z7fr0q3AJPDht57zqpdeczTHwN47-OIF6ASvF59OP0c8r4g/w300-h400/DSC00817.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Over the years one arm has discoloured and her face and eyes have faded. Her arms and legs have been restrung once.On her back is stamped Palitoy 55 Made in England. I found out only recently that these dolls are called Princess Elizabeth Dolls. Did my mother know when she bought them?For a celluloid doll of this age she is in great condition.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj56lnfCEwBQitgk0LFdNX6snMMGoUfFmJg7bI8KC4CWDSTQytitSbNFxOD4aAZr_DDrEhcE3AcAtwI3CqQxluplZ5hw_t4EFhLkQE50iDy2iQw9yPQjJR8GbAnndUZNm0TbvSV4NfxJjNm/s2592/DSC00831.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj56lnfCEwBQitgk0LFdNX6snMMGoUfFmJg7bI8KC4CWDSTQytitSbNFxOD4aAZr_DDrEhcE3AcAtwI3CqQxluplZ5hw_t4EFhLkQE50iDy2iQw9yPQjJR8GbAnndUZNm0TbvSV4NfxJjNm/w300-h400/DSC00831.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Now to my oldest doll which I received in 1945 and hers is a great story. At that time in 1945 I had been in bed for months with a serious illness. ( an illness now almost eradicated and fixed with anti-biotics and a few days off school) My father had a shop and in the window he had this doll on display and was selling raffle tickets for the doll as a favour to the local church. Every night when the shop closed he gave me the doll (still in a box) to hold. I really wanted that doll. The day came, the raffle was drawn my father gave me the doll and told me I was the winner. Only found out a few years ago from my older sister I didn't win the doll, my lovely father had bought the doll from the winner. My father and all the customers knew how much I wanted that doll. My mother later dressed the doll in a school uniform (pictured) for a Brownie doll show. She dressed my sister's doll in a brownie outfit. My sister's doll won. I still havn't forgiven my sister for winning. (but don't tell her)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRQHU3vXsTKqvDvvc5g4NgGgfOQtszxfiDTFAcjs-kp2Fc0YuNiXj6kLqiDgbGUW-ASTAcyx7z96niB2fxod_EwLPQaMs3gcIR1lzAH4XNRglqUhw-cAOYuPdqeDlQkJmp1OP9-8Iu44Ep/s2592/DSC00804.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRQHU3vXsTKqvDvvc5g4NgGgfOQtszxfiDTFAcjs-kp2Fc0YuNiXj6kLqiDgbGUW-ASTAcyx7z96niB2fxod_EwLPQaMs3gcIR1lzAH4XNRglqUhw-cAOYuPdqeDlQkJmp1OP9-8Iu44Ep/w300-h400/DSC00804.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>The back of her head is marked A M Germany for Armand Marseille famous for many years for his doll heads. The celluloid arms and legs are stamped made in Japan and I know nothing about her stuffed body. She used to have some teeth and I think I remember a tongue, she also used to say mama. These things have gone now and her eyes are a bit strange. One arm has broken off at the elbow and is taped together and I know if I ever dropped her her head would break.<p></p><p>Australia was at war with both Germany and Japan in 1945 so I wish I knew where the church got the dolls from. There were 2 identical dolls both wearing orange crocheted dress one small and one large doll. I think it was the large doll I wanted and got. My generous father usually made sure I got what I wanted. 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Patsy came wearing just a nappy but my mother had what she called a patch box, a tea chest filled with leftover fabric so I could always find something to dress my dolls. Also my best friend lived across the road and her mother made and knitted lots of doll clothes for the church fete so I always had a preview and first choice of doll clothes on offer.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbRkrWh2hVZ_aGozLVeM6JQmoeKCCKEtciHOrxAYP7Nugp1IDG4iRfaDr59LdoeosRALz5O1NtehZ2ri8xbutZd2JdbPJ7zDyxQcPBNJxcgI9YiNsL_FmqGVX9juM2iUrmfjkPX8qspHC/s2592/DSC00835.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbRkrWh2hVZ_aGozLVeM6JQmoeKCCKEtciHOrxAYP7Nugp1IDG4iRfaDr59LdoeosRALz5O1NtehZ2ri8xbutZd2JdbPJ7zDyxQcPBNJxcgI9YiNsL_FmqGVX9juM2iUrmfjkPX8qspHC/w300-h400/DSC00835.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Sorry Big Ted I know you have nothing new to wear and I havn't forgotten you but you are a difficult size to buy for. I will look on eBay again later and check the shops tomorrow. Or I could make you something if you don't mind choosing from the cat fabric I have in my fabric stash.<p></p><p>I still have the cane pram(seen on a previous post) I pushed my dolls around in and sometimes a cat and once only (never again) I let my friend push her dog in the pram.<br /> </p>Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-18264802585934173912020-09-08T15:39:00.000+10:002020-09-08T15:39:30.600+10:00Queen of the World Cross Stitch Finished<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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And a Thank You to Teresa Gil for such a lovely design. I enjoyed every stitch. Well almost as gold thread always gives me a bit of bother but this time I used thread conditioner and it helped. The beading on the skirt was my favourite part. Fits perfectly into a standard size frame, I do my own framing and I think I am pleased with it. Now it's finished I feel a bit lost as this sampler has kept me sane and busy during Covid 19 lockdown and took 4 and a half months to complete.<br />
No time to rest though now I must finish my Queen Victoria sampler.<br />
<br />Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-32933035183814930252020-08-23T11:05:00.000+10:002020-09-08T15:40:36.569+10:00Queen of the World Cross Stitch and More<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thanks to Covid-19 and staying home a lot I will soon be finished my Teresa Gil Queen of the World cross stitch. Today I will start on the beading on the skirt. Yesterday I stitched the crown, had to send to America for the silver thread as I couldn't find it anywhere in Australia.<br />
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Was sure I had given up collecting aprons then this one came up for sale. Can't resist fully hand embroidered ladies or kookaburras.<br />
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Already had the sugar bowl, milk jug and one plate in my collection then saw cup saucer and plate for sale, hope one day to have the full tea set. It's from the cancelled royal visit to Australia in 1949. Princess Margaret was coming too but the king became ill and had to cancel.<br />
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When I moved to my new address I joined a new craft group. This is a very colourful and warm coat made by a member. You can see the sleeves are a work in progress.<br />
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Very disappointed in Harry and Meghan and didn't want to read these books but of course curiosity got the better of me and I had to buy them. The library does not have these books.Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259296199697258502.post-70974750944463135832020-06-02T15:39:00.000+10:002020-06-02T15:39:32.173+10:00Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Anniversary <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2nd June 1953 the Queen was crowned. She is now 94 and this week was seen out riding her horse, a truly amazing woman. I have been working hard on my Teresa Gil 'Queen of the World' cross stitch and enjoying stitching it and thanks to Covid 19 lockdown I have had plenty of time.<br />
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Teresa named her cross stitch after the book by Robert Hardman. I thought it might be hard to buy but then discovered my local library had it on the shelf. I will renew it as much as I can but think I will still buy a copy<br />
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Then heard about a TV show of the same name in the U.K and wondered if it would ever be shown in Australia. Amazingly while deleting lots of my recorded shows I found I had already recorded it months ago. E II R is most definitely Queen of the World.<br />
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Must not forget Prince Philip who will be 99 on the 10th June. Next year on his 100th birthday he will receive a telegram from the Queen. The small cross stitch of Philip I worked a few years ago and is a Sheena Rogers design.<br />
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I love Lowry paintings so when I saw this cross stitch kit I knew I had to stitch it. This is one of his most famous paintings 'Coming From the Mill'. I would love to stitch another of his paintings though perhaps with fewer people. He is famous for his paintings of mills and working class life and lots of people.<br />
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Last year here was a great movie about his life. He was a rent collector by day and lived with his mother in Salford. There is a song I love about him very popular in the 1970's named Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats And Dogs. It is on YouTube.<br />
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Edward VII and Alexandra made a visit to Salford in 1905 and there is the hanky to prove it. On the left is a notebook I bought online from Salford Galleries, just had to have that to match my sampler. I missed the movie of Peterloo last year and haven't watched my DVD yet. Peterloo happened in 1819 and was called after the battle of Waterloo. There was a rally in St Peter's field Manchester to demand political reform against rising poverty. British govt. forces charged into a crowd of over 60,000 killing and injuring many and sparking a nation wide outcry.<br />
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This is the house in Salford my in-laws left in 1912 to come to Sydney. They had 6 children the youngest a boy of a few weeks old. They named the baby Sydney because that's where they were going to start a new life. Sydney became my father in-law.Their eldest daughter Flo was 14 years old and already working in a cotton mill. This pic was taken in about 1973 when Mr Linens was on a business trip in he area. The house has long gone now for slum clearance and Salford has become a very expensive area.<br />
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Top photo shows Sydney and 2 of his brothers in 1942. After celebrating Sydney's 30th birthday a bit too much they all went off to join the army. After fighting in the Middle East and New Guinea they all returned home safely.<br />
Final photo shows Martha and Joseph celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary in Sydney. 2 more sons were born in Australia making a total of 6 sons and 2 daughters so the Diamond Anniversary was a huge affair.Linens and Royalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424916243839362866noreply@blogger.com4