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...
This is so cute! I love the pompoms!
ReplyDeleteThe pom poms just make this blanket! Thanks for sharing again. #HomeMattersParty
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! Love the pompoms.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blanket! Love the pom poms! Thank you so much for sharing at Tuesday Turn About! Have a wonderful weekend! xo
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! The blanket looks so soft.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and cozy, Liz! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
ReplyDeleteThe color is perfect. Adore this piece. Thanks for posting at Funtastic Friday Link Party.
ReplyDeleteHi Liz, I really love the colors you chose for this blanket ♥ I think I remember you mentioning in an earlier post that this is the herringbone half double crochet stitch and the pattern was from Daisy Farm Crafts? It is truly a lovely baby blanket. Thank you for linking up at our weekly Link Party! You are being featured at our Wednesday Party #437 this week. Here’s the direct link to the post in case you’d like to share your feature:
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Hope to see you again next week! Rhondda
Yes, that's right, it's the herringbone double crochet stitch. I just added the link to the website for instructions.
DeleteThank you very much for featuring my blanket!!
This looks amazing! I love gray and pink together. I made all of my Valentine's Day decor in those colors with gold accents. The pom poms on it are adorable. Thanks for sharing on Crafty Creators!
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Niki ~ Life as a LEO Wife
So pretty!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Liz! Featuring when my party opens tonight.
ReplyDeleteLove the pom poms - well I love any pom poms so it was always going to be a winner! #PoCoLo
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