Last weekend a friend of mine got married.
It was a second marriage for both of them, and since they would be combining their two established households choosing a present to get them was a little challenging. Who needs one more crystal vase?
So instead, I made them a milk jug cover.
It began as a circle of linen (hence the wrinkles), I used an 8" round cake pan for a template.
Then I did a single crochet around the edge with crochet cotton, folding the edge of the linen under as I went.
Next, I went around with a couple more rounds of crochet, and then beaded each point so that the cover would have some weight and won't be blown away if they decide to use this outside.
I finished up with a monogram of the happy couple's initials.
I wasn't actually able to finish this up by the wedding (she sheepishly admits) but it'll be on its way to the newlyweds tomorrow.
I am reading a new book, The End of Illness by David Agus.
It's full of great information, but the writing is pretty dry, and occasionally feels like a corporate seminar.
Dr. Agus is an oncologist, and though he keeps saying that the book is not about cancer, it's been mostly about cancer so far.
I read this amazing article today about a possible new treatment for cancer without chemotherapy.
Awe-inspiring times we live in.
What a beautiful idea for a wedding gift and one I really want to borrow. My son is getting married in October so now I just need to learn to crochet!
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful gift idea! I have often wondered how those sorts of things are made and now I know.
ReplyDeleteYou must have the patience of a saint for all of that intricate work!
I love this. My grandmother always had a milk jug ion a cold slate shelf in her that she would top with a cove like this with the same little beads to weigh it down. I seem to remember that they were coral and turquoise colour. This has brought back happy childhood memories. Thanks for sharing.
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I am reading the same book right now, weird! I love your jug cover, I have always wanted one. Very practical.
ReplyDeletebeautiful thoughtful gift!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a really great and very pretty gift idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the jug cover and handmade gifts top the list for me!! What a lucky couple to open such a beautiful present!! Thanks for sharing and admitting you didn't get it done in time hee hee, that happens to me all the time.
ReplyDeleteI think it gets harder and harder to think of meaningful gifts, but you did it!! I think they will treasure your gift and thoughtfulness.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet gift. And isn't it always nice to receive something a little later. :)
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