Friday, December 28, 2012

A Gift of Hand-Crocheted Snowflakes

These three hand-crocheted Snowflakes came all the way from Australia by air. They were give-aways from from Geoff and Gill of Africanaussie They arrived on 27 December, past Christmas but still in time for the festive season stretching to the New Year.

These lovely snowflakes were well made and came in three colours; pristine white, old rose and orange. A greeting card of the Nativity scene also popped out of the envelope. I was thrilled to bits.


I first hanged them on my dried pussy willows but felt that they were overwhelmed by the other ornaments.

I then had them suspended on the ends of the stringed crystal balls chandelier over the dry kitchen island. The hot-air and microwave oven are in the background.

 
This is the view from the other side, the dining area.


Thanks, Geoff and Gill. You make this festive season extra special for me!


 

18 comments:

  1. Oh wow... lucky day huh...such a nice christmas gift...another special decos for you...:)

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    1. I take this as an auspicious start to a new year - 2013 :D

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  2. my mother-in-law made me these snowflakes..all different....she has Alzheimers. now and cant crocet anymore

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    1. So sorry about your mum-in-law's predicament and a great loss of talent. Those snowflakes would be her lovely legacy to the family, besides many others.

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  3. Molto carine quelle presine stellate, ciao e buon anno!

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    1. I've googled the translation, "Very nice those starry presine, hello and good year!"

      Hi Simo, Happy Holidays and wishing you wonderful Year ahead.

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  4. Śliczny dostałaś prezent i miłe to . Pozdrawiam.
    Pretty nice gift and you got it. Yours.

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    1. I'm very happy to receive them. Regards to you and Happy New Year.

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  5. Hand-made means it comes from the heart. These snowflakes are wonderful!

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    1. Hi Rosemary, I totaly concur with you - it's personalised and I can imagine every loop of the crochet hook for every stitch.

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  6. Hi Stiletto,
    They look lovely in their new home - so glad that you like them! I am sorry I didnt plan the give-away in time to reach you before Christmas, but they should last for many more years. enjoy them and Happy New year!

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    1. Hi Africanaussie,
      I would like to thank you and Geoff once again for the lovely gift. It will be used again and again for future festive seasons. Happy New Year.

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  7. Lovely ornaments. Best wishes for 2013!

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    1. Thanks! Happy New Year and wishing you a great year ahead.

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  8. Hi, I hope you had good Christmas!
    Your gift is very hand made and I love it too. Nice shape and colors!
    Happy New Year!

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    1. Yes, I love them. Perhaps I shall made some later for next Christmas. I've forgotten how to use the hook but shall try it out again. Have a happy and hopeful New Year.

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    2. Don't worry, it's like riding a bicycle, once you have learned it, you will pick up the skill again:)

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    3. Don't worry, it's like riding a bicycle, once you have learned it, you will pick up the skill again:)

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