tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post8564246227894907262..comments2023-10-03T11:35:24.543+05:30Comments on <center>Cultures' Chord by Hindustanka</center>: Indian Needlework Heritage and A Crochet PotholderHindustankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-56686265806191354852014-05-29T11:45:05.893+05:302014-05-29T11:45:05.893+05:30I know Carola. I was thrilled to see these pieces ...I know Carola. I was thrilled to see these pieces of it. As I had said I didn't get this kind of heritage from my own grandparents. <br />I am sure she would like to use the gown, it is amazing you were able to preserve it till now!Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-33588682453960621732014-05-29T11:43:18.499+05:302014-05-29T11:43:18.499+05:30Thanks a lot Nata. It is too good, may be, but als...Thanks a lot Nata. It is too good, may be, but also I would like to see it serving its purpose, at least sometimes :)<br />Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-75535076019939709362014-05-29T11:42:02.801+05:302014-05-29T11:42:02.801+05:30I would like to see the shawls Ranjitha.
Thanks, ...I would like to see the shawls Ranjitha. <br />Thanks, I wanted the potholder to be brights and cheer up when you look at it, I am glad I suceeded.<br />Shopping was good, but still many things are yet to be purchased.<br />Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-75864757962225143102014-05-29T11:40:44.462+05:302014-05-29T11:40:44.462+05:30You should ask her to show you her works, or may b...You should ask her to show you her works, or may be your mom has some :) It is very interesting!<br />Thanks and have a nice day Anitha!Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-56070023324950696382014-05-29T06:03:54.826+05:302014-05-29T06:03:54.826+05:30The Indian embroidery looks lovely! What a treasur...The Indian embroidery looks lovely! What a treasure to have something handmade from so long ago! This is so special. I still have the baptism gown my great-grandmother was christened in, and 16 years ago my daughter was christened in it. I hope one day her children will wear it for this very special occasion.Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-60606178605204174522014-05-27T20:54:15.314+05:302014-05-27T20:54:15.314+05:30Wonderful embroidery! Thanks for sharing :-). And ...Wonderful embroidery! Thanks for sharing :-). And your potholder is fantastic, great colors and a pretty pattern. Too nice to use and surely very lovely as a wall hanger!Natas Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631652989477881442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-81973151262941548892014-05-27T20:15:04.474+05:302014-05-27T20:15:04.474+05:30Embroidery looks lovely. Even we(me and my sis) ha...Embroidery looks lovely. Even we(me and my sis) have a few shawls and sweaters knitted by my granny. I'm inspired to make a post on that too. Thanks!! <br />And loved the bright colours you have used for the pot-holder. It looks just amazing.<br />Happy shopping!!<br />-RanjithaRanjithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242048355816497145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-26522091666239026822014-05-27T01:57:23.463+05:302014-05-27T01:57:23.463+05:30Lovely embroidery. I remember my mom telling that ...Lovely embroidery. I remember my mom telling that my grandma is very good at lace crocheting and embroidery.. It indeed is a great treasure. Beautiful potholders with vibrant colors:) have a great week!Anithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13822038026052473729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-81159856719881764562014-05-26T12:20:18.787+05:302014-05-26T12:20:18.787+05:30Wow! So it lik emore than 60 years old! Wonderful!...Wow! So it lik emore than 60 years old! Wonderful! <br />We had a great weekend, looking forward for the next one now :) Hope you had a nice one too.Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-18326629963196788232014-05-26T12:19:21.688+05:302014-05-26T12:19:21.688+05:30Yes, but It also doesn't look like phulkari, s...Yes, but It also doesn't look like phulkari, so I wish I could ask her what embroidery style she used... <br />I also just spoke to my mom in skype that day, I wish I could hug her in real... <br />I do give myself days of food freedom, but otherwise I try to restarin from sugar and fats as to not make a baby too big. heheHindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-24520981088189523392014-05-26T12:11:33.881+05:302014-05-26T12:11:33.881+05:30It is! I am glad I kind of preserved them in digit...It is! I am glad I kind of preserved them in digital format:)Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-63563022201290943052014-05-26T12:11:04.715+05:302014-05-26T12:11:04.715+05:30Thanks Tanya, as soon as I saw these treasrues I a...Thanks Tanya, as soon as I saw these treasrues I asked her to give so that I will post in my blog.<br />It is a sweet book too, I will definitely read it to my child. Hugs!Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-49590933885084770622014-05-26T12:09:46.793+05:302014-05-26T12:09:46.793+05:30Thanks Charlotte!
Oh wow, really? Everyday? :) You...Thanks Charlotte!<br />Oh wow, really? Everyday? :) Your son must be liking this particular chocolate now, does he? :)Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-46770067538685940002014-05-26T12:07:43.019+05:302014-05-26T12:07:43.019+05:30You just reminded me that my aunt, my mom's co...You just reminded me that my aunt, my mom's cousin, also had her cross stitch works somewhere.. I need to ask my mom to retrieve them, they are also very old.<br />Thanks Linda, I enjoyed making the potholder.Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-41802720753403054992014-05-26T12:05:28.693+05:302014-05-26T12:05:28.693+05:30Your MIL has is so sensible in giving you somethin...Your MIL has is so sensible in giving you something you like so much! I also felt like keeping such pieces in a treasure box.<br /><br />Oh we will be, thanks you. Nowadays things is easy to find and buy, so no worries :)Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-72921437297258720632014-05-26T11:49:45.903+05:302014-05-26T11:49:45.903+05:30Thanks Jojo! Seems you liked everything )))
Thanks Jojo! Seems you liked everything )))<br />Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-75531539685707080022014-05-26T11:43:47.972+05:302014-05-26T11:43:47.972+05:30I liked making it though, it took some time, not a...I liked making it though, it took some time, not a project to work up quickly if you need, bu tthe result is fab!<br />It is a treasure, I gave it back to my MIL, to keep it safe again.Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-8739823285446765792014-05-26T11:22:32.892+05:302014-05-26T11:22:32.892+05:30Yes, it looks very pretty, I am sure any color you...Yes, it looks very pretty, I am sure any color you combine will look great.<br />Hugs to you too Teresa!Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-90797545971236202382014-05-26T11:21:42.973+05:302014-05-26T11:21:42.973+05:30I think that passing on some crafty skill to your ...I think that passing on some crafty skill to your children is a must. It is heritage, it is beautiful and can be useful too in life :) Moreover India has so many handy crafts! I'd like to learn more and more, though if I have a boy than.. ok, he learn drawing or smth of the sort :)<br />Aw... I cannot support you in not loving chocolate and coffee, sorry :))) I haven't seen the movie properly, so I first will read the book and then watch it.<br />Hope you had a great weekend too!Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-46611078566750896582014-05-26T01:55:23.310+05:302014-05-26T01:55:23.310+05:30Such a beautiful post ;o) I have my mom's firs...Such a beautiful post ;o) I have my mom's first embroidery she made framed ;o) She was 13 and she turns 75 this year. Big Hugs and I hope you're having a great weekend ;o)Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-27797683578178616412014-05-26T00:03:40.854+05:302014-05-26T00:03:40.854+05:30Lovely embroidery swatches!! It's good to see ...Lovely embroidery swatches!! It's good to see old pieces. Bargello also looks similar to Phulkari embroidery from Punjab. Your MIL must be knowing about it. <br />Your pot holders look very sweet!! :) I just called my mom on Mother's Day which is nothing special because I call her every alternate day, sometimes daily :) <br />Don't worry, eat chocolates, this is the best excuse to indulge in;) Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719450107640709790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-4007124648458070332014-05-25T20:01:09.903+05:302014-05-25T20:01:09.903+05:30How lovely to have these little bits of family his...How lovely to have these little bits of family history :)Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-87874928776283680472014-05-25T09:50:28.679+05:302014-05-25T09:50:28.679+05:30Love that you received such special little keepsak...Love that you received such special little keepsakes...I know you will be able to replicate the one, perfectly! Love, also, that you are reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - so sweet! Happy Sunday, Anna - Tanya XOXOTanya https://www.blogger.com/profile/10949961269443532464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-44330296529981137152014-05-24T22:42:30.340+05:302014-05-24T22:42:30.340+05:30Love the cross stitch! Simple but beautiful! Have ...Love the cross stitch! Simple but beautiful! Have a great weekend! <br />P.S. Go ahead and eat some chocolate! I ate a Mr.Goodbar (peanut and chocolate bar) everyday when I was pregnant with my son!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006372222854578391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-59290064283704023402014-05-24T21:35:09.833+05:302014-05-24T21:35:09.833+05:30The embroidery is lovely, I inherited a little emb...The embroidery is lovely, I inherited a little embroidered table cover from my Aunt mostly flowers with a crocheted edging it's a bit frayed and worn but I love it. I love your potholders it's such a striking pattern. :)lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139295265567390855noreply@blogger.com