Special Book Marks

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It goes without saying that the 'tatting world', as well as the 'blogging world'  is poorer since Gina from Threads of a Tatting Goddess passed away on Monday  There have been so many tributes to such a lovely lady, that all I can say is that she will be greatly missed by so many people near and far.  I won this bookmark when Gina held a giveaway for American Independence Day (which also happens to be my birthday) and it will be for ever treasured.








On Monday I was given this bookmark from someone who is a lace maker and admires tatting. Gina was also a lace maker, in fact she was so talented, and this bookmark will also remind me of her.









She has gone to the real 'tat's heaven'

Comments

  1. Margarets designer cardsFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Both are beautiful,
    A lovely bookmark for your birthday which we both share.
    Margaret

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  2. MaureenFebruary 15, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Little things always mean a lot don't they? - so your bookmark will be doubly precious now.
    The Tatting Community is united in grief this week, all over the world.
    Gina's death has reminded me how precious every day is, and how everything we do, say, or make in our Lifetimes will leave a footprint somewhere.

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  3. TatskoolFebruary 27, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Maureen has said it all. Gina left footprints all over our hearts.

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