This is my little book
what you can't see on the cover is the words imprinted on each side - they are Patience, Application, Industry and Perseverance. On the inside I found this quote -I'd love to know where this comes from
"With twining bones enweaved; of finest thredde
Now drawne ascaunt yet eftsoons showing faire
In curious wyse theire hosen they prepare"
The preface also states
" we are but skirmishers at the outposts, experimentalists in the family parlour, well aware there are others in the cabinet or the laboratory who dig deeper into the science; and rejoicing in the results of their labours, we do not the less hope our own humble efforts may not be considered valueless"
Those victorians had a neat turn of phrase.
Posted by Yvonne at July 16, 2007 09:30 PMWow, Yvonne--just catching up on my blog reading, and I have to say that I COVET THAT BOOK. How delicious! I've never seen anything like it!
Hope you're all drying out over there; we are in the midst of the worst dry spell and 104-degree heat I've ever seen. Crispy, we are.
x0xoxo
Posted by: Ann at August 10, 2007 06:15 PMOh, that is a stunning book - and the words!
Posted by: susoolu at July 20, 2007 02:04 AMI like the virtues... and being an experimentalist in the parlour! Great treasure you have there!
Posted by: Mary de B at July 17, 2007 04:26 PMYvonne what a treasure! And what lovely words too. Sometimes I do feel like I'm "just a knitter" , especially when people ask what your hobbies are. Others may say potholing, skiing, bungee jumping, skydiving, ahem .... knitting. :-) Love Helen
Posted by: Helen at July 17, 2007 08:25 AMthat is SO COOL!
Posted by: minnie at July 17, 2007 04:39 AMwhat an amazing book; proves that knitters have always been cutting edge!
Posted by: rosie at July 16, 2007 10:06 PM