In England we mark this day with bonfires and fireworks, although as the years have gone by it is less and less observed. The reason we are called to remember the 5th November is that on this day in 1605 Guy Fawkes was caught in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament, London with several dozen barrels of gunpowder. Guy Fawkes was subsequently tried as a traitor with his co-conspirators for plotting against the government . Which is the reason why a 'Guy' is made by stuffing newspaper into some old clothes to look like a man and then it is put on the top of the bonfire. Remember, remember, the 5th of November The Gunpowder Treason and plot; I see of no reason why Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot. So if you have stopped reading this blog by now you will not have realised that I am holding a 'giveaway' to mark this my 300th blog post, a day to remember for me and possibly you! This is what you will win when you comment giving one thing that you will remember...
I,m loving that lock chain around the outside!
ReplyDeleteThey both look nice!!! And I can't wait to see what you do with them!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe buttons look interesting. I'll check back to see what you do with them.
ReplyDeleteThey look interesting. I can hardly wait to see what they are going to be....what you will sew them on. Nice color combination, too.
ReplyDeleteI like the motifs and look forward to see the finished result
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about tatting and buttons a lot lately. I love the colors you're using. Perhaps I'll jump on the button bandwagon when things slow down here.
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