In the last months I saw him on social media regularly: the Plague Doctor, often accompanied by the words 'Wash Your Hands'. I doubt that plague doctors ever said that, because in their time running water wasn't available for everyone. Besides: people didn't know about bacteria and viruses back in the days, so washing your hands wasn't common use. People knew you could get sick by having contact with another sick person, though. The plague doctor wore a leather gown, a mask with glass sight holes and a beak that was stuffed with flowers and herbs to hide the stench of reeking wounds, all to protect him from contamination by sick people.The long stick was for poking people to see if they had the plague and if they were still alive. In a way his gear looks like what we are still wearing nowadays when we have contact with people that are infected by dangerous contagious diseases. In my hospital we wear protecting gowns, special masks and goggles and glo...
I love the pattern for this potholder. It reminds me of the ones my grandmother had when I was a child. I have pinned this for future reference. Thanks for sharing
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So nice to make things your grandmother had once! Show me the result as you've made them some day, okay? Thanks for visiting! Liz
DeleteHandmade gifts are the best and this potholder is so pretty...I know your friend will love it. Thanks for the pattern link and Happy Pink Saturday!
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DeleteThat is too cute to use as a potholder! I think I would hang it up to enjoy those vibrant colors.
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DeleteI have potholders, but nothing this pretty. You did a great job and I am sure your friend will be pleased.
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DeleteNice job on the potholder! Thanks for sharing the link to the pattern!
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DeleteVery pretty pot holders.
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DeleteLove this pattern. I have two in red and white my grandmother made:) I put them out for Christmas! Following you now. Follow me too at sewsweetvintage.com
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Love the punchy hues as peacock tail meets art deco vibe of the feel of this beautiful potholder. Great work on it, dear Liz, I bet your friend is going to adore it as much as I do.
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DeleteLOVE this potholder! Nice way to toss about a bit of color!
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DeleteWhat a beautiful bright pot-holder! I'm sure your friend will love it!
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DeleteThat pot holder is fantastic. What a beauty!
ReplyDeleteThat is soooo pretty!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you used!
Thank you!
DeleteThe dark outline contrasts so well with the other colours!!! I'm sure your friend will love it.
ReplyDeleteYes, she did! Thanks again for another nice comment!
DeleteI love how it turned out! I'm sure your friend was delighted with her gift!
ReplyDeleteShe loved it! Thanks for your nice comment, Tonia!
DeleteVery nice! It reminds me of turkey feathers - maybe it could be a Thanksgiving decoration! Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!
ReplyDeleteI will try that next year! Good idea!
DeleteWhat a pretty potholder! I collect vintage potholders that are very similar to the one you made.
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DeleteShe did! Thanks for your nice comment!
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