Just pleased to actually finish something for a change. Hope the spurt of energy lasts a while longer. So much I would like to do. TFW xxx

Hi Pam, I quite enjoyed crocheting the two bags, not the white one. Beading isnt to difficult, especially if you have someone teach you one to one. Im hopeless at written instructions. Yes, the egg cozy is sweet and I am very envious of the work done by ladies in the past, it was so intricate. I daresay there are lots of talented crochet workers out there today. TFW Pam. xxx

@@marybarratt2649 Yes, there are some very talented ladies who bead and crochet! I love to crochet, but just can’t seem to get interested in doing anything like doilies and trims. I much prefer blankets, hats, scarves, sweater & shawls. Maybe I’ll give tiny beads a go one day! Hugs!

TFW Chris. It is nice to be able to finish some of the projects I have. Very satisfying. x

Yes Ive got old hankie cases where two doilies were used. They must have had great eyesight way back then, much of the crochet was done on really fine hooks. Mind you, they had plenty of time on their hands to do it (upper class women). Feel sorry for those who had to make a living at it, their eyesight deterorated rapidly as a result, poor light not helping.

I worked with a l.5 hook and size 5 yarn and I also got some size 8 which worked well. I prefer finer crochet. Glad you had a go. There are some lovely patterns out there. Thanks so much for watching.

Yes mine too, I love green. I think the cozy was done in size 100 thread, it is so fine. Tfw Debbie. X

I admire you for working in so fine a thread. I bought some really fine to give it a go but haven’t got around to it. I must say I enjoy using a 1.25 hook in the main and rarely use thick yarn and larger hooks as I can’t get much speed up. Tfw Sarah. x

Many thanks for the Etsy info. I will check them out. So nice of you to drop by .. lovely comments keep me going x

Oh that is lovely. I wanted my aunty to teach me when I was little but I don’t think she could be bothered. In the end I taught myself. Hope your daughter sticks at it. It is a relaxing hobby. Tfw x

@@marybarratt2649 Jessica has taught herself, she’s tried to teach me, but I found it too hard 🤣 xx

You have to start by making chains until you can do them blindfolded and getting to hold a hook comfortably. After that there are only a few stitches to learn and then you can follow a pattern. Took me a while, I gave up, then went back to it. Love it now.

@@marybarratt2649 I might try again in the school 6 week holidays, it would give us something to do together! xx

Stunning. Love to see your work and its so good to see your videos. I love everything you shared. You must show us more. Beautiful just beautiful Tfs my friend Much love ❤❤❤

Nail polish lol? I dont wear it when I am doing a lot of glueing in journals as it just takes the polish off. Having said that, I dont wear it as often now as I used to. Lovely of you to comment Monique. That would be nice to have a written copy if you want to mail it to me at barrattmary8@gmail.com. Hope you are keeping well xx

Hi Monique, can you e mail me the pattern sometime please?

@@marybarratt2649 i wil sent you the pattern with the book

Thank you. Hope to go to the bank this week. Posted something to you today. Did not send the heavy teddy bear, postage too high, but sent a different one to you today, which I hope you will like. xx

@@marybarratt2649 you are to kind.❤️

Hi Linda, I will send it to you if you e mail me your address ok? barrattmary8@gmail.com

Linda I have found your address but I am querying the last 3 numbers. Is is lNW or lN8 .........I assume you havent moved?

I sent you my address, Did you get it?

I will just go check.

@@lindadoucet1431 No Linda, nothing came through. I have got an address for you at Rue Principale but the postcode may be wrong. Does it end lN8 or lNW? Try me on marybarratt22@talktalk.net . Cant understand why you cant get through on the gmail address.

The bag is an Edwardian pattern with that name but how it came about I’ve no idea. I rarely do beadwork tutorials, mainly because of time unfortunately. I’ve so many unfinished projects that I just don’t have much time for tutorials. Perhaps in the future. Tfw and for your interest. It is much appreciated.

@marybarratt2649 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l8qCmMJ5tbvHaIE.htmlsi=i-Mb7T5aKfn-c2kV This lady did some history research. The name comes from the name.of an American crochet cotton company in the early 1900s.

Hello Lisa, I don’t have the written pattern. I watched a KZfaq tutorial and followed along. The channel is called Giani Art and the video was around twelve months ago. I could crochet one for you if you send me your address via my email, barrattmary8@gmail.com. Mary

You could do the bag easily Lequetta. I had to stop and start a lot on the tutorial video, but got there in the end. It's lovely to see you here, miss seeing your videos. Much love x