Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving



I know a lot you like to knit and crochet so I thought I would show you this tablecloth that I now own. My mom gave it to me about 5 years ago. My grandmother made it at least 30 years ago. She made it for my mom's table and as you can see it does not fit my antique farm table. My mom always put a blue linen tablecloth underneath the crochet. I own the blue tablecloth too but I thought this year I would just put the crochet one on the table. I have not finished with the center piece because I am going to use some greenery from outside. Just something plain and simple.


My husband is off from work the rest of the week so we have lots of plans so I just want to take this time to wish you all a Beautiful and Blessed Thanksgiving Day.

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart;
I will recount all of Your wonderful deeds.
—Psalm 9:1

With Passion, Carrie P.

17 comments:

Purple and Paisley said...

oh, carrie! what a treasured heirloom...it's gorgeous! thenk you so much for showing it! have a wonderful thanksgiving with your family! =)

Abby and Stephanie said...

What a beautiful treasure to have. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Sherri said...

Your table cloth is absolutely beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving!

Eileen said...

That is so pretty, and will look wonderful with some greens for the holidays.
Have a VERY happy Thanksgiving, and a nice time with your family.
:-)

Browndirtcottage said...

i love looking at treasures like these....to just sit and REALLY look at it....so lacy and intricate! it's lovely!

Salem Stitcher said...

Beautiful!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Anonymous said...

What beautiful handiwork! I hope somewhere you have written down its treasured history. It is so special to have family heirlooms, yet sadly so much info gets lost between the generations.

Your table is going to look fab and so fresh and welcoming. I hope you have a lovely family time.

Des said...

That is soooo beautiful and such a treasure! I love to crochet and this would be my dream table cloth! Happy Thanksgiving to you!

LuAnn said...

Your Grandmother's tablecloth is wonderful. How lucky you are to have it and be able to use it for your famiy Thanksgiving. Have a great holiday!!!!

Mrs. Goodneedle said...

That crocheted tablecloth is exquisite, glad that you use it, I'm sure your grandmother would be too! Thanks for sharing.

Cheryl said...

Wow that is so beautiful!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you !

A Spoonful Of Sugar said...

Love your tablecloth - how wonderful to own such a treasured family heirloom!! Enjoy having your husband home from work. Hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Darlene said...

Enjoy this wonderful heirloom. I have one very similar that I can still remember my working on for a very long time. :-)

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Carrie.
Enjoy your blessings!

Heritage Quilter said...

It is beautiful. An heirloom to be treasured for years. Happy Thanksgiving!

Cora from Hidden Riches said...

Just beautiful, and such a wonderful memory to have. I love crocheted things, and this reminded me of the bedspread my grandmother made for me. I don't get it out very often, but when I do, a flood of memories come back to me. Love your farm table, too!!!!

Cora

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

How lucky you are the tablecloth is just so gorgeous..

Monica said...

What a beautiful tablecloth. I have a hand crocheted tablecloth; but haven't used it because I really wasn't sure how I would go about washing it. Is it necessary to hand wash it, and if so, where do you find a place to lay it out flat to dry?