I’ve mentioned before that my go-to gift for some special occasions are cross bookmarks. Recently I had two such occasions, one sad, one happy.
I made a cross for my sister-in-law when they recently lost their son. I couldn’t make up my mind which one to tat so I made up one. I’m not sure I like it that much, but it looks okay. I’ve tried coming up with a name for it, but they are all sad – “Sorrowful Cross,” “Funeral Cross,” that type of thing. I’ll come up with something sometime.
© Wanda Salmans September 2015
The other occasion was much happier. We just installed a new pastor at our church, and what better gift to give him than a bookmark for his Bible? This is a traditional pattern that I’ve made several times. It tats up quickly and is a nice size for a Bible.
Both bookmarks were made in Lizbeth size 20 thread, in, I think, #652 Royal Blue. After making the first I still had plenty of thread for the second one. It is a suitable color for men or women, don’t you think?
I’ve been doing a lot of tatting lately and still feel I don’t have enough time to do all that I would like. The holidays are fast approaching as well as several birthdays and a craft show in November. I just can’t tat fast enough. Isn’t that the way it goes – when you’re busy you keep finding other things to do as well? I’m thinking I should be making a few more cross bookmarks so I have a few handy when needed.
Oh! another something I want to be doing.
“People give one another things that can’t be gift wrapped.”
Nadine Gordimer
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They are beautiful and looks like the top one, has a little heart in side hows about Heart Cross that's what He died of broken heart.
Love the cross you created – it has a little heart within ! Sorry for your loss though.
How about something along the lines of "Remembering You" or "Remembrance" or "Memory" cross for a name ? Not sad, yet nostalgic
Both crosses are beautiful. The top one reminds me of the shape of the Franciscan cross. I also like the heart in the center.
Your sorrowful cross does show sorrow to me, lovely design. My condolences to you and your sister-in-law, the death of a child- oh my.
The blue is a gorgeous color. I, too, start to feel anxious now. I would tat more if there were more hours in the day-haha!
I like both crosses, the first one with the heart shape middle, a name could even be heart cross, a simple name that means so much.
Love the colour you used perfect for both occasions and as you say men or women
Margaret