tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post7287614567743551007..comments2024-03-29T05:18:36.107-07:00Comments on Home Living: Crinoline Lady CraftLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-29645473027487396902008-08-08T21:33:00.000-07:002008-08-08T21:33:00.000-07:00I haven't had time to do a regular post lately, as...I haven't had time to do a regular post lately, as I am sewing a lot, but I just wanted to share something: The statistics counter showed a visit from Bejing, China yesterday and I was thrilled, no end, as I had not had a visit from China, ever, before. Another country I'd be happy to "see" on my blog is Mongolia, which I have never had.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-76033341809466775332008-08-08T09:13:00.000-07:002008-08-08T09:13:00.000-07:00Julielou: you could also get the Boys Handibook--i...Julielou: you could also get the Boys Handibook--it is just as much fun, with things you can do with the boys. I enjoyed it so much when mine were little. It makes you think: Its so much fun being a boy!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-61483838851265453762008-08-08T09:00:00.000-07:002008-08-08T09:00:00.000-07:00Dear Lydia,I went to TJ Maxx last night, and, of a...Dear Lydia,<BR/><BR/>I went to TJ Maxx last night, and, of all things, found a tea cup so similar to the one I broke that I couldn't believe it. Nobody would think it was a Wedgwood, of course, but it was the same "idea" - all cream with relief work of floral swags, and cut-out work on the edge of the saucer to look like lace. It was $5.00. What a coincidence!<BR/><BR/>I have all boys, so we Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-34555609742521091332008-08-07T23:17:00.000-07:002008-08-07T23:17:00.000-07:00Lydia,It is so uplifting to sip from a beautiful c...Lydia,<BR/><BR/>It is so uplifting to sip from a beautiful cup after a long day. It refreshes the soul and seems to bring one back to order and calm. This is a beautiful find Lillibeth brought to you. Tell her I love the cup she shared on her blog. Lillibeth has found some beautiful wares at the antique or thrift stores she visited during her summer holiday?<BR/>I never saw such lovely finds Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010794880401052353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-16876047075226152412008-08-06T11:27:00.000-07:002008-08-06T11:27:00.000-07:00Oops! Sorry, that cup is not a Royal Albert. The ...Oops! Sorry, that cup is not a Royal Albert. The label says:<BR/><BR/>Regency English, made in England, and there is no title of the picture or style.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-50722666979993683212008-08-06T08:24:00.000-07:002008-08-06T08:24:00.000-07:00I am still perfecting this pattern and trying to g...I am still perfecting this pattern and trying to get it more scientific it the balance. It doesn't quite sit flush with the table so you can add some lace tothe skirt and it sits quite well. This would be great for a bridesmaids party, tea party, a little girl's activity, or just fun if you like to color. You can trace around it and leave the whole skirt blank, and re-design the ruffles so that Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-36340574711962706222008-08-06T04:12:00.000-07:002008-08-06T04:12:00.000-07:00Thankyou for your comment on my blog. I love your ...Thankyou for your comment on my blog. I love your crinoline ladies! ...and I love the colours that you used - they look so pretty together. I think I might have a pattern for a circular skirt made from foam that would accomodate a pretty half doll, but it would take some time to find it as a lot of my collection is packed away!crazyhaberdasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08212678827504554003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-62560814653133884282008-08-05T20:28:00.000-07:002008-08-05T20:28:00.000-07:00Dear Lady Lydia,I love this craft! I have two litt...Dear Lady Lydia,<BR/><BR/>I love this craft! I have two little dds at home and they love to dress dolls. I am going to try to make these with them.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again!<BR/>Many Blessings :)<BR/>AceAcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115714120919795927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-70849454644434700882008-08-05T16:50:00.000-07:002008-08-05T16:50:00.000-07:00What a simple, frugal, creative little craft. Tha...What a simple, frugal, creative little craft. Thanks for sharing. I think I'll print the pattern and mail it to my littlest cousins.The Lady of the Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16393357623619043633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-68807227343689271042008-08-05T09:20:00.000-07:002008-08-05T09:20:00.000-07:00That is a sweet craft. It reminds me a bit of pap...That is a sweet craft. It reminds me a bit of paper dolls when I was a child. I am not sure little girls play with them that often now, which is a shame. I use to create my own and it offered hours of little girl fun. :)<BR/>I’m glad you are sharing the craft with your neighbor’s child!<BR/><BR/>By the way… I LOVE the teacup! What a nice gift!Mrs. K's Lemonade Standhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578956357827300492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-49255848286876630292008-08-05T08:41:00.000-07:002008-08-05T08:41:00.000-07:00I am sorry the pattern did not print out fully enl...I am sorry the pattern did not print out fully enlarged. Perhaps while scanning, I failed to click something that would make it the proper size. It was drawn on regular size paper.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-2254582429783041132008-08-05T07:50:00.000-07:002008-08-05T07:50:00.000-07:00Yes, check TJ MAX for new tea cups. I have several...Yes, check TJ MAX for new tea cups. I have several from there and they are stronger than your antique cups. Ladies I should probably remind anyone who is new to tea cup collecting that you should not put antique cups or any fine cups in the dishwasher. Line your dishpan and rinse pan with a clean dishtowel and add hot water and soap and a drop of bleech. Slide the cups in separately so they don'tLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-82441663924230056072008-08-05T07:42:00.000-07:002008-08-05T07:42:00.000-07:00I love the teacup! It's so unusual ~ I've not see...I love the teacup! It's so unusual ~ I've not seen them with cottages on them before. I always keep my eyes open at T.J.Max for teacups as they almost always have very pretty ones at discounted prices.Mrs. V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05852637657270835106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-17305167580636330352008-08-05T07:16:00.000-07:002008-08-05T07:16:00.000-07:00You can make a pin cushion out of it. Some of the ...You can make a pin cushion out of it. Some of the shabby chic stores on the web sell them. You can also get a little plaster at WalMart in a small quantity, and plaster some of the prettier pieces onto a shelf or a picture frame, a tray, a small table, a wooden birdhouse; just about anything. I'm not sure where to send the pieces to have jewelry made, but you could investigate making some Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-54939039115658532072008-08-05T06:43:00.000-07:002008-08-05T06:43:00.000-07:00Thank you! I didn't know if it was my duty to pre...Thank you! I didn't know if it was my duty to preserve this rare cup in the world! I feel so guilty. :) I have heard of the tiling thing, but never really thought about or tried it. I never had enough broken cups before! It is very pretty. Maybe a wall hanging? I also have a broken cup of my mom's. <BR/> I always thought those ads for turning your cups into jewelry were really pretty, in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-85782180107781435962008-08-05T03:28:00.000-07:002008-08-05T03:28:00.000-07:00When a pretty cup breaks and the big pieces can be...When a pretty cup breaks and the big pieces can be put together, though it is certainly not fit for drinking from it anymore, I do not discard it. I sometimes tie a nice piece of ribbon around the handle, and plant a small plant inside. It's small and cute. Right now I have a cup with a couple of birds on it and the verse "Love does not seek its own" - I planted some ivy in it (I do love ivy so Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-11359744015024373992008-08-05T02:03:00.000-07:002008-08-05T02:03:00.000-07:00Those dolls are cute! I remember having some paper...Those dolls are cute! I remember having some paper doll kits when I was a kid - they were store bought, but still... I bet my dd11 would like these - she's artsy and would have a great time decorating their dresses. :-) Thanks for sharing them!<BR/><BR/>Cute teacup! I *hate* tea (I'm a coffee drinker) but I love cute little teacups with saucers. :-)molytailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998928076467405984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-77766502625534671252008-08-05T00:24:00.000-07:002008-08-05T00:24:00.000-07:00These are cute dolls. I've never heard or seen...These are cute dolls. I've never heard or seen Crinoline lady. I have 3 girls that would enjoy a craft like this. <BR/><BR/>I just love teacups....yours is lovely & unique. My husband bought me a brand new tea set several years back. My friend, sold them as a part of her home business & sold me the set at wholesale cost. I got a great deal! Teacups/sets are marked up by at least 60%.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-7629214358341280572008-08-04T23:40:00.000-07:002008-08-04T23:40:00.000-07:00Julielou,It is almost impossible to repair a broke...Julielou,<BR/><BR/>It is almost impossible to repair a broken cup. If a cup does by some fortune get repaired fully, it still can't take normal wear and tear and can't really be used. I take the broken tea cups and collect them in a box, and then they can be used for tiles in artwork, or jewelry. You can sell these broken pieces. Instead of trying to spend money on a cup that cost you very Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-72881713337198871252008-08-04T23:25:00.000-07:002008-08-04T23:25:00.000-07:00I was very proud of a tea cup I found at an antiqu...I was very proud of a tea cup I found at an antique shop two months ago. It was $18.00, but right away I recognized it as Wedgwood Queensware, from seeing an article on it in Victoria magazine years ago, and it seemed old, and I bought it because I loved it and wondered if I was getting a treasure below price depending on how old it was. It had the pretty raised grapevine around the saucer AND Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-40230211818477544592008-08-04T21:11:00.000-07:002008-08-04T21:11:00.000-07:00I took your advice and printed them but had to inc...I took your advice and printed them but had to increase the size to 250% as they came out quite small. They are lovley, I'm sure my neice will love them! Thank you!Domestically Inclinedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635837597177109819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-80191785863843308592008-08-04T20:49:00.000-07:002008-08-04T20:49:00.000-07:00My patterns are printing right now...thank you for...My patterns are printing right now...thank you for doing this...<BR/>Happy Anniversary....may God continue to bless you and your beloved in this next year of your life together...<BR/>~~Deby~~Debyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288057520112643825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-65471559378606001292008-08-04T19:32:00.000-07:002008-08-04T19:32:00.000-07:00I remember playing paper dolls with my mom when I ...I remember playing paper dolls with my mom when I was a little girl. I think I just found my next project with my girls! Thank you they are so cute!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03482666022698598954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-74239205761746436432008-08-04T17:18:00.000-07:002008-08-04T17:18:00.000-07:00You find these at Goodwill and St. Vincent's befor...You find these at Goodwill and St. Vincent's before the antique dealers get them. They aren't as organized and you have to sort through a lot of them but it is worth poking around there to get a treasure without paying a high price.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-26293027258482674282008-08-04T16:09:00.001-07:002008-08-04T16:09:00.001-07:00Dear Lady Lydia, This is a lovely idea for a child...Dear Lady Lydia, <BR/><BR/>This is a lovely idea for a children's craft. Thank you for sharing the pattern. The tea cup and saucer with the little cottage are beautiful. A cottage with a thatched roof is so romantic. <BR/><BR/>My husband's first trade was roofing. As a young man he worked for a company that provided a 'roof restoration' service for heritage homes. He had opportunity to work Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12213310707886579746noreply@blogger.com