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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

{Crocheted Table Topper}

Crocheted Table Topper for layering with linen table cloth...
Yes, that is one more item I did hand crochet. My Mom had used to have a stash of Dutch, Durable cotton and I did purchase quite some skeins from her.
You see it right; there is a PEACH in that fruit bowl with some Bosc pears... even in mid-winter!
A nice table setting for three.
Crocheted from an Aarlan magazine, with obviously nicer thread that had a pretty sheen...
Funny that I could almost copy-cat everything in the above photo...
My white octagonal Seltmann Weiden Mirabell china from Germany.
French Baccarat Piccadilly, narrow and somewhat wider champagne flutes.
Dutch Gero Zilmeta Menuet 528 flatware.
Creamware Fluted Salad bowl made in Leeds, England by Hartley Greens & Co., famous since 1770.
Available at: Williamsburg Marketplace
The Evil Eye from Turkey is adding some blue...
Just a simple star pattern...

Added the  crochet pattern for those that would like to copy it...


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62 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlFebruary 2, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    it's very pretty, mariette!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 2, 2015 at 9:23 PM

      Dearest Theresa,
      Thank you and I got so lucky for having enough light in winter to make these photos!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. FABBY'S LIVINGFebruary 2, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    Oh sweet friend you are also talented with your hands! Very pretty and I love to place things like that in a triangle fashion in tables. Again, I love your wedding dishes, gorgeous! Your table is elegant and a much better copy cat!
    Hugs,
    FABBY

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 2, 2015 at 9:25 PM

      Dearest Fabby,
      Thank you for your sweet compliment; coming from the Table-Setting Queen that means the world to me!
      Funny, I still love those octagonal white plates from my wedding china, they are German and I never tire of them.
      Sending you hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapFebruary 2, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    Beautiful. My mom is quite the expert. She has done beautiful patterns and really nice centerpiece. I was able to get one for our table...but I don't use it much because of the little children. I can do simple patterns, but haven't done it in a while. The table setting is very elegant and inviting.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 2, 2015 at 9:27 PM

      Dearest Daniela,
      Thank you and for sure your Mom can create lovely pieces by hand. When you have little ones you just have to hold on till they are grown up a bit more as it takes quite some time and effort for cleaning such table linens.
      Sending you hugs and blessings,
      Mariette

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  4. ClaudiaFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    Deaerst Mariette,
    your crotched Table Topper is wonderful! I love this pattern, it looks beautiful!
    You did a wonderful job! And you always do such a pretty table-setting!
    Have a wonderful week and take care,
    Love and hugs,
    Claudia

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:43 PM

      Dearest Claudia,
      A very simple crochet pattern in a star motive and yet it can create something very special. This time it just worked out well with having almost everything at hand.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. Elisabeth PalzkillFebruary 3, 2015 at 2:59 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    das ist wiederum sehr hübsch.
    Alles Liebe
    Elisabeth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:43 PM

      Liebe Elisabeth,
      Danke sehr, es ist immer schön um einen schön gedeckten Tisch zu haben.
      Liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  6. ParnassusFebruary 3, 2015 at 4:05 AM

    Hello Mariette, You call it a simple pattern, but I am enormously impressed with your handwork here, so evenly and beautifully crafted. I would be afraid to expose such a labor of love to the risk of use serving food--adults are just as capable of spilling things as are children!
    --Jim

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:46 PM

      Dearest Jim,
      Thank you but often it is the simplicity that let's things stand out; less is more. I've been blessed for having learned a perfect even hand from my dear Mom who was quite an artist in this.
      Oh yes, spilling is often a major problem and believe me that in our laundry room I'm well equipped for tackling that too; all part of life...
      Kindest regards,
      Mariette

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  7. LetiziaFebruary 3, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    Ciao Mariette,che bel blog,ti seguirò anche da qui!
    Complimenti per questa squisita tavola e per il centrotavola all'uncinetto che mi piace molto,sei davvero brava!!!
    ti auguro una buona giornata
    baci
    Letizia

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:50 PM

      Cara Letizia,
      Ringrazio molto; Ho sempre amato all'uncinetto ma mio thread preferiti è il DMC francese come dà risultati ancora migliori.
      Abbracci,
      Mariette

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  8. GerFebruary 3, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    Lieve Mariette,

    Goed op elkaar afgestemd en een met zorg gedekte tafel geeft een extra cachet aan het geheel.

    Liefs,Ger

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:53 PM

      Lieve Ger,
      Ja, dit was wel niet zó'n toeval om bijna alles uit de foto ook zelf te hebben... Zelfs ton-sur-ton kan heel mooi zijn.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  9. smartcatFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    Dearest Mariette....Such a pretty table topper. How delightful that you could recreate the photo.
    It's reminds me of my sister who could look at a photo and copy and clothing. Her best was the copy of the very expensive picture of a gown she made for her daughter's wedding dress.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:55 PM

      Dearest Suzi,
      Thank you, it is fun for copying after just a photo and yes, I've done similar things as your sister did when I had to create long dresses for brides maids. I've only made my own simple wedding dress...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. UnknownFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    I love your crotched tablo toper!Beautiful!Have a nice day my friend!Hugs from Greece.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:56 PM

      Dearest Georgette,
      Thank you ever so much and even more so for your hugs from Greece!
      Hugs back from Georgia,
      Mariette

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  11. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresFebruary 3, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Very pretty table topper. I've been making lots of those stacked shells doilies. Plan to give them as gifts at school along with some chocolate. Best wishes and blessings, Tammy

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:57 PM

      Dearest Tammy,
      Thank you and as much as I've crocheted in the past, I'm by far not as active as you are at present! But it gives so much joy.
      Sending you blessings,
      Mariette

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  12. CEM MANIASFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Dear Mariette,
    Your towel crochet is beautiful !! But what left me delighted were the cutlery .. very, very pretty!
    Hugs, Manuela

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:58 PM

      Dearest Manuela,
      Thank you and my cutlery is from the 60s from The Netherlands and I did fall in love with it when I got engaged and still love it very much!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  13. loryFebruary 3, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    veramente bello!!!!! bravissima!!!! Un abbraccio grande Lory

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:59 PM

      Cara Lory,
      Grazie per le tue parole di elogio.
      Anche ti un abbraccio forte,
      Mariette

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  14. MariFebruary 3, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Oh sweetie what a gorgeous table topper, you set a gorgeous table my friend....

    Hugs~
    Mari

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 1:01 PM

      Dearest Mari,
      Thank you dear and it proves again that often less is more!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  15. DIMIFebruary 3, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Dear Mariette ,your crotched Table,is so beauiful!!
    I like the pattern!You are so talented my friend!
    Like the table settings!
    Have a lovely day!Hugs!
    Dimi...

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 1:02 PM

      Dearest Dimi,
      Thank you very much and such a table setting does please the eye.
      Hugs and blessings to you.
      Mariette

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  16. Dies und Das vom NeckarstrandFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    Liebe Mariette,
    der Tischtopper sieht wirklich wunderbar aus.
    Lässt sich mit Vielem arrangieren.
    Einen schönen Abend wünscht dir
    Irmi

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 1:03 PM

      Liebe Irmi,
      Vielen Dank und es lässt sich wirklich mit verschiedenes Geschirr arrangieren.
      Dir einen schönen Abend und alles liebe,
      Mariette

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  17. TamagoFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    Wow, what a beautiful table stting. Love your hand crocheted table topper. Very elegant and beautiful. You are really talented, Mariette!
    And I love the Evil Eye..it gives such beautiful color accent! Have a wonderful day xoxo

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 1:04 PM

      Dearest Tamago,
      Thank you and it sure makes for simple elegance. The evil eye is a sweet gift from our best friends and they brought it back from Turkey for us.
      Sending you hugs,
      Mariette

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  18. Blue LavenderFebruary 3, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    My dear friend Mariette,
    Your crocheted table topper is so beautiful and elegant, your table setting looks amazing, almost the same as the other picture, but yours is better in my opinion, because your french window as background adds light and everything looks more cozy, it feels like home. You are very talented, my dear friend.

    I send you a big hug with lots of love

    Laura <3

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 1:06 PM

      Dearest Laura,
      Thank you for your meaningful and kind comment here. Indeed, a window as lookout into real life does add something to a photo. Even in winter but our white pansies are blooming at their best.
      Sending you love and blessings and stay warm!
      Mariette

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  19. Deborah MontgomeryFebruary 3, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    Oh, I admire people who do these lovely crocheted pieces. Yours is beautiful. And your copy-cat setting is even prettier than the original!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 1:07 PM

      Dearest Deborah,
      Thank you and it made me just smile when looking at that photo; it was meant to be crocheted and put all together like that...
      Hugs and blessings,
      Mariette

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  20. Kays KidsFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    Lovely table topper. Some of the simple patterns are always lovely.
    Your table loos inviting.
    hugs Kay

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 1:07 PM

      Dearest Kay,
      Thank you and you are right about some of the simple patterns working out in lovely ways!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  21. Jo-Anne's RamblingsFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    Oh so pretty

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  22. Michiko JohnsonFebruary 4, 2015 at 2:40 AM

    Dearrest Mariette,
    you hand croched ttable and your enjoyid with Mum she had used do have a stask of Dutch Cotton and you did porchsl bew some skerins from her.
    Crocheted from an Aarlan Magajine with nicer thread prety Flvled salad bowl in England by Hartly Greens& Co SINCE 1770. you have a Gorgous Table!
    Hugs and love to you!
    Michiko

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 1:10 PM

      Dearest Michiko,
      Yes, indeed I did help Mom using up her huge stash on crochet cotton that I purchased from her. It is a nice international setting all together.
      Hugs and love,
      Mariette

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  23. biebkriebelsFebruary 4, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    Je bent een echte copycat. Leuk gedaan met mooie spullen. Dat haken heb ik vroeger veel gedaan, hele gordijnen met vogelmotieven erin.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 1:12 PM

      Beste Marianne,
      Dank je, het was gewoon grappig en uitnodigend om te doen. Voor menige collegas en familieleden heb ik ook gordijntjes gehaakt. Eentje hangt er zelfs in Australië bij mijn Oom en Tante...
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  24. kleine-creative-WeltFebruary 4, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Liebe Mariette,
    so ein liebevoll gedeckter Tisch, mit wunderbarer Tischdecke, schönem Geschirr, feinen Gläsern,
    wundervollem Besteck.... da hat man gleich Lust, sich hin zu setzen - Kerzen runden das Ganze ab und die lecker gefüllte Obstschale lädt ein -

    liebe Grüße - Ruth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 1:13 PM

      Liebe Ruth,
      Ja, wenn nur noch heute auch die Sonne reinscheinen würde dann könnte man ganz gemütlich an so einem gedeckten Tisch essen!
      Ganz liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  25. theromanticroseFebruary 4, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Bellissimo lavoro all'uncinetto per una tavola accogliente!Baci,Rosetta

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 6:41 PM

      Cara Rosetta,
      Grazie ed io sempre amato all'uncinetto!
      Baci,
      Mariette

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  26. UnknownFebruary 4, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    Lieve Mariette ..
    Wat een mooi gedekte tafel ,en hele mooie foto's..
    jou tafel is nog mooier als die van het tijdschrift ..
    en een heel mooi gehaakt kleed ...
    heel veel groetjes

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 6:41 PM

      Lieve Nieneke,
      Dank je en ik had geluk met het licht; valt niet mee in de winter.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  27. Marie-AnneFebruary 4, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Dearest Mariette,
    The pattern may be simple, but your table topper is so lovely!
    You have indeed perfectly recreated the beautiful table setting with your precious china and champagne flutes. Well done!!!!
    Many hugs!!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 4, 2015 at 7:42 PM

      Dearest Marie-Anne,
      Thank you dear, and simple things often make the best presentation in the end.
      Sending you also many warm hugs back across the ocean,
      Mariette

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  28. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieFebruary 5, 2015 at 2:21 AM

    Dear Mariette,
    Your crocheted table cloth is lovely with your beautiful dinnerware and crystal. How fun to replicate the magazine photo so well! It is extra special with the cotton from your Dear Mother. So nice to have the fresh peaches and tropical fruit to enjoy this time of year.
    Hugs xo
    Karen

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:04 AM

      Dearest Karen,
      Thank you very much; just simple with also simple octagonal white dinnerware but I always liked it. Mom had such an enormous stash of cotton in the 80s that I did purchase lots of her to help her out. Have sold numerous doilies and such at Craft Sales that I made from Mom's cotton stash. She had different colors.
      Oh when I spotted that peach here in Georgia at the supermarket I could not believe it. Wonder where it came from...?
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  29. Rozen van papierFebruary 5, 2015 at 5:03 AM

    Staat erg mooi op de tafel Mariette. Ik houd van een persoonlijk tintje. Bon appétit!
    Janny

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:05 AM

      Beste Janny,
      Dank je wel en het is gewoon stijlvol en elegant; iets wat altijd blijft.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  30. orchid0324February 5, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Dearest Mariette; Your handmade Crocheted Table Topper looks SO elegant with really inviting table setting♡♡♡ Oh, The blue color of 'The Evil Eye from Turkey' sure look adding some accents.
    It is amazing for me to read the pattern and work for it p;)

    Have a Great Day, Dear friend. Lots of Love and Hugs and Night Night from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:07 AM

      Dearest Miyako,
      Thank you for your kind words. Indeed, with the simple elegant setting that blue is literally 'eye catching!'
      Such crochet work is very easy and simple, just repeating that simple star.
      Hope you have a great night sleep, here it is morning again.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  31. ziapollyFebruary 7, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Ma sei davvero bravissima Mariette! Bello, mi piace, elegante, fine e il lavoro è veramente delicato e ci sta divinamente con l'apparecchiatura della tavola. Complimenti cara, complimenti davvero. Paola

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 7, 2015 at 4:03 PM

      Cara Paola,
      Grazie cara amica, mi è piaciuto vedere che avuto la maggior parte degli articoli che sono stati nella rivista, così si è rivelata molto bella.
      Baci,
      Mariette

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