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...
Just hang them and enjoy each Valentine. You did nice job on making them.
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DeleteI think they are adorable and well made!!! You should hang them in the window and enjoy! Keep making them.
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Thank you!
DeleteWow, that's so beautiful, great job!! ♥
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DeleteSo pretty, I wish I could crochet :)
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Deleteit's lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks again, Wendy!
DeleteGood idea and cute hearts. Tina
ReplyDeleteVery nice job! It's fun to make hearts, isn't it? Thanks for the links :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, I love making hearts!
DeleteSo sweet, pretty and festively beautiful. I think one of more of these lovely crochet hearts would look really cute on a cardigan or shirtwaist dress, too.
ReplyDeleteHappy countdown to Valentine's Day!
♥ Jessica
Yes, that's a great idea, too! Hope you had a happy Valentine's Day! Liz
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- The Tablescaper
The top one is especially interesting. I agree with your question about what can I do with [fill in the blank]. I frequently will see a fun craft item or needlework item and just can't imagine what I'd do with the finished product. Your solution was an excellent one.
ReplyDeleteHahaha, thanks!
DeleteThis is so cute! I wanted to invite you to join us in our Share It Saturday link up party. Each week, so many creative and fun ideas are shared and it is so wonderful finding new ideas and blogs! Yours would fit right in! http://www.sugaraunts.com/2013/02/share-it-saturday-6-and-our-week-in.html
ReplyDeleteWe also have a Pinterest board dedicated to the link up party and are inviting all contributors to become a collaborator on the group board. It is a really great way to get many new viewers to see your posts. The link for the Pinterest board is on our post. I hope to see you there!
Colleen at Sugar Aunts
Thanks for inviting me, Colleen! I just linked up some projects to your party! Have a great weekend! Liz
DeleteDe lo más bonito y romántico para celebrar san valentín. ¡Precioso!
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias! Feliz San Valentin! Liz
DeleteSo lovely!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Thank you, Ana!
DeleteOoh they are cute, found you through Sew Cute Tuesday, and glad that I did :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jules!
DeleteCute crochet hearts! Thanks for sharing @ Submarine Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThank you, T'onna!
DeleteI think your hanging is darling! Wishing you a very Happy Valentines Day!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Hope you had a great Valentine's Day, too! Liz
DeleteThis decoration is really cute! Nice job on your hearts!
ReplyDeleteMissy Inspired
http://missyinspired.blogspot.com
Thank you!
DeleteHere's another example of why I really need to learn how to crochet! This is beautiful, and I'd be tempted to leave it up year round!
ReplyDeleteHappy REDnesday,
Carol
Yes, you should learn, haha! Yau can do great things with crochet! Thanks for visiting! Love your blog! Liz
DeleteSo lovely! You did a great job! :)
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That's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteAnjana @ www.happyandharried.wordpress.com
Thank you, Anjana!
DeleteVery nice! thanks for sharing this at the oldies party!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nancy!
DeleteHi Liz - this project ROCKS! Thanks for submitting the project to the Crafty Showcase! xoxo susie @bowdabra
ReplyDeletePs- here is the newest linky! http://bowdabrablog.com/2013/02/16/crafty-showcase-link-up-anything-fun-in-the-craft-project-linky/
Very beautiful! I really like the pattern of the hearts. Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!
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