From the Anna Burda's June 1988 magazine this hand crocheted table topper must have been made by my friend Marianne's Mom, in Germany. Whatever its background, I received it as a gift and I'm very pleased with this linen and crocheted treasure. Have a look...
In our veranda on the oak coffee table with some blooming hyacinths on January 18...
No doubt that Marianne's Mom did crochet it after this Anna Burda pattern from June 1988!
Just lovely...
Pure linen is being crocheted around in a very perfect way with an impeccable steady hand it seems.
Guess Marianne's Mom will be smiling down from heaven when she sees it still is being loved!
I look at the lovely table cloths that have been crocheted and think of all the hours some person lovingly put into it.
ReplyDeleteYour cloth looks lovely.
HUgs Kay
Dearest Kay,
DeleteIndeed, an enormous amount of labor of love went into this perfect piece of which I'm the perfect owner now.
Hugs,
Mariette
Dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteHow very beautiful - love the pretty cloth and looks perfect alongside the blooming hyacinth and pretty teaset,
happy week
hugs
Carolyn
Dearest Carolyn,
DeleteThank you and it sure looked perfect together with the heavenly fragrant hyacinth.
Wishing you also a happy week.
Hugs,
Mariette
Ta serwetka jest sliczna, to faktycznie szydełkowy skarb. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteThis doily is lovely, it's actually crochet treasure. Yours.
Dearest Giga,
DeleteThis table topper sure is a hand crocheted treasure!
Hugs,
Mariette
most beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDearest Theresa,
DeleteIndeed, very lovely!
Hugs,
Mariette
This is indeed a most lovely table topper, Mariette!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy it!!!!
Hugs,
Marie-Anne
Dearest Marie-Anne,
DeleteYou bet I will enjoy this for many years to come!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing such lovely work of crochet. It is elegant, delicate and beautiful.
Dearest Munir,
DeleteFor sure the maker of this perfect table topper will be smiling down from heaven...
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteyou lucky one! This table topper is such a wonderful work! My Mum made such crochted things too and it is such a lot of work. Beautiful!
and it is timeless ....looks wonderful on your table!
Have a lovely week,
Love and hugs
Claudia
Dearest Claudia,
DeleteOh sure I am a lucky one! Knowing firsthand myself what kind of tedious work it is for creating it, I even appreciate it more.
Happy week to you as well!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette ,it is lovely ! I am sure that Marriane's mom will be smiling down from heaven when she sees at your table coffe ! I don't know knitting ,my mom makes many of them and I know that everything has so many work ! Have a lovely week !
ReplyDeleteDearest Olympia,
DeleteOh this crocheted table topper is done in such a perfect way and I will treasure it forever.
Hugs and happy week to you!
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteWUNDERSCHÖN!
Sonnige Grüße
Elisabeth
Dearest Elisabeth,
DeleteJa es ist wirklich wunderschön!
Liebe Grüsse,
Mariette
Ach ja de Burda, dat is lang geleden dat ik daar in gekeken heb, inderdaad in de tachtiger jaren. Knap om dat linnen er zo rimpeloos aan het haakwerk vast te maken.
ReplyDeleteBeste Marianne,
DeleteJazeker het is ontzettend knap gedaan en zó'n mooie even hand. Het is een kunst om een even haakwerk te krijgen door niet té los en ook niet té vast te haken.
Liefs,
Mariette
prachtig,daar hou ik ook van,allen niet van hyacint,daar ben ik allergisch voor,jammer,lieve groet uit Nederland irena
ReplyDeleteBeste Irena,
DeleteJa het is prachtig werk en wat jammer dat je niet tegen hyacinthen kunt; ze geuren zó heerlijk!
Lieve groetjes terug vanuit Georgia/USA.
Mariette
Dear Mariette,this is a very preety table topper!I know knitting and it has a lot of work !!It looks fantastic on your table!!Wish you a happy day!Hugs!
ReplyDeleteDimi..
Dearest Dimi,
DeleteOh, knitted lace is also very pretty but this one was crocheted around linen squares.
Happy remainder of the week for you.
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette;
ReplyDeleteWhat a BEAUTIFUL table topper♡♡♡ Your gorgeous table setting with this wonderful work made me rethink my simple arrangement p;) And I'm SO touched by the last phrases under the picture of an impeccable steady hand work!
Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
Dearest Miyako,
DeleteThank you for your meaningful comment on this perfect table topper.
Yes, I do believe in that last phrase!
Hugs and love to you from Georgia to Japan.
Mariette
Mariette,la tovaglietta è bella e delicata!E' così dolce lì prendere il thé!Baci,Rosetta
ReplyDeleteCara Rosetta,
DeleteQuesta tovaglietta è veramente bella!
Baci,
Mariette
That is so beautiful - like a piece of art! And wow - the patience they must have making something like this! We have some similar - going through generations...:-) Respect:-)
ReplyDeleteDearest Eli,
DeleteThank you for your lovely comment and yes, one can only admire the caring hands that made this perfect crocheted lace work. This can no doubt become an heirloom piece and glad you got some yourself.
Hugs,
Mariette
veramente incantevole!!!!! un dono bellissimo e prezioso! un grande abbraccio Lory
ReplyDeleteDearest Lory,
DeleteThis is a lovely piece and a beautiful gift indeed.
Big hugs to you,
Mariette
What a delicate, elegant looking table topper. And it's hand croched -- how special!
ReplyDeleteAnd it looks perfect with your beautiful china and hyacinths. I'm sure Marianne's mom is smiling from heaven.
Dearest Tamago,
DeleteOh, no doubt Marianne's Mom will be smiling down from heaven! It is a precious gift that I will enjoy using with our beautiful china.
Hugs,
Mariette
Very Beautiful, I love that table cloths.
ReplyDeleteManuela
Dearest Manuela,
DeleteThis is a beautiful little table cloth indeed but you also create lovely pieces yourself.
Hugs,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletedu hast diese herrliche Leinendecke wundervoll in Szene gesetzt.
Ein perfekt gedeckter Tisch.Ich würde gern Platz nehmen.
Einen schönen Abend wünscht Dir
Irmi
Liebe Irmi,
DeleteJa es ist eine herrliche Leinendecke die mit sehr viel Liebe gehäkelt worden ist!
Wenn es möglich ware könntest du gerne Platz nehmen.
Liebe Grüsse,
Mariette
Good Evening Mariette, What a wonderful gift. The pure linen, crocheted tabletop is so very beautiful. I had a look at the stitches and they are absolutely perfect. Marianne's mother would be so happy to know, that her tabletop is being loved and appreciated.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes to you,
Daphne
Dearest Daphne,
DeleteA gift that keeps on giving as each time this is being put out for use it is a pleasure for admiring her perfect work. It will be loved and being appreciated for many more years.
Hugs,
Mariette
What a lovely and thoughtful gift, Mariette! Just looking at the beautiful handwork is such a pleasure. A lasting legacy for you to enjoy. Hugs xo Karen
ReplyDeleteDearest Karen,
DeleteA very thoughtful gift and it is a pleasure for the eye indeed. Enjoying it we will, for many a cup of tea or coffee.
Hugs,
Mariette
Dear Mariette, hand made gifts are the best. You receive not only a lovely object, but also all the love and care put into making it.
ReplyDeleteDearest Zosia,
DeleteThank you and you phrased it so well for also having received all the love and care being put into making this... A very special gift!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dear Mariette, I am just back from your previous post, as the comments are now closed. I took my time reading all the information about the taste-vin from your book. I did know about taste-vin (and the ancient greek krater, of course) but not so many details as you provided. Your taste-vin is so beautiful as is your pewter vase. I do not own any, but I have two pewter scottish quaichs, although I know that their traditional use as a visitor's welcome or farewell cup by proud clan chiefs is different from the one of the taste-vin.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you,
Marie-Anne
Dearest Marie-Anne,
DeleteSorry that you found my previous post closed for comments... The writer of that book seems to be very knowledgeable and I was thrilled for finding out all this info about our precious French gift from business colleagues.
Hugs to you,
Mariette
So pretty
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteThank you so much!
Hugs,
Mariette
This kind of gift is precious because it carries all the love and affection of the handwork! You are lucky to receive it but also lucky to be surrounded by sweet people....I'm also sure that you deserve it dear Mariette!
ReplyDeleteDearest Olympia,
DeleteIt sure is precious and it will be loved for as long as I live.
Thank you for your kind comment.
Hugs,
Mariette
Prachtig kleed, daar zitten verscheidene uurtjes handwerk in.
ReplyDeleteFijne dag, lieve groet
Beste Willy,
DeleteOh, daar zitten heel wat uurtjes werk in verwerkt en met zoveel liefde gemaakt.
Liefs,
Mariette
It's a gorgeous topper Mariette ❤
ReplyDeleteDearest Dee,
DeleteThank you and I feel very blessed for having received such a perfect work of love!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteThe hanl crocketed table topper have made Marialnne it seems the fancier kind of antigues Greeks of history.
Hugs and love to you!
Michiko
Dearest Michiko,
DeleteThank you and yes thi hand crocheted table topper is lovely.
Also the antique taste-vins from Greece in my previous post are interesting pieces.
Hugs back to you and lots of love!
Mariette
Ma chère Mariette, these table toppers are just gorgeous!! There's nothing more beautiful than hand work done with gifted hands.
ReplyDeleteGros bisous, M-T
Dearest Marie-Thérèse,
DeleteIndeed such a gorgeous hand worked table topper is a treasured gift.
Hugs,
Mariette