Holiday Tatting

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It is hard to believe that just a fortnight ago I was on a beautiful island off the coast of  Malaysia.   And whilst I was there I left my mark on the sands, okay it did get washed away, but for a short time it remained for all to see!









My holiday tatting was very limited not just because of time but also because of materials. At the last minute I threw in a bag just a spool of mixed thread and two shuttles.  Originally I was going to take a handkerchief edging to work on, but just could not cope with the fine thread, so abandoned that idea.  But  I managed to make Jane's wheelbarrow.











And a butterfly 







They were both photographed on the island, where there were so many beautiful flowers and everyday fresh petals were put into this container.









We also had a bulletin telling us what was happening in the resort and this is the one from a fortnight ago, or rather the top of it as I am not allowed to show you the whole piece!










The quote was also apt especially as it came from a person I so admire C.S. Lewis.


 And yes hornbills were everywhere.










Sadly though I never managed to meet up with Jon Yusoff whilst in Malaysia it was just not possible as we had a tight schedule which meant no diversions!


Comments

  1. Margarets designer cardsJune 30, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    Lovely wheel barrow and butterfly. Must have been haven just sitting on the beach, and a lot warmer than it is here.
    Margaret

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    1. Sally KersonJune 30, 2013 at 6:35 AM

      It was heaven Margaret and seems just a dream now.

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  2. MaureenJune 30, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    Holidays always seem like a dream when you get back home! - I like your tropical wheelbarrow.
    CS Lewis is a favourite of mine as well - and Chesterton! Have you read his poem about the Donkey? - it always gives me goosebumps.

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    1. Sally KersonJune 30, 2013 at 6:36 AM

      Yes I have read The Donkey and know what you mean Maureen.

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  3. Jane McLellanJune 30, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    I love hornbills! At the moment we have lots of grey hornbills flying about. Their beaks are not as big as the ones in your photo though.

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    1. Sally KersonJune 30, 2013 at 6:38 AM

      Well Jane I had never seen a hornbill in my life, so to find so many of these cheeky birds flying around and scavenging food was amazing

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  4. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeJune 30, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    It looks like a wonderful place to visit! I really like your new page look... great way to show off where Pop-A-Bobbins come from and which woods are available. I can see that I'm deficient in my collection! ;-)

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  5. CindyJune 30, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Thanks for sharing some of your visit - a place I will likely never get to experience in person. I would love to see a Hornbill! Love the C.S. Lewis quote as well.

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  6. Sally KersonJune 30, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    The hornbills were great to see Cindy and only part of the island wildlife. You never know you could experience such a place one day, life is never cut and dried.

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