Crochet Garden Posted June 19, 2008 (edited) My sister is getting married this weekend, and the entire wedding for the most part is handmade, including her dress. I jumped in and volunteered to make her garter. I really hope she likes it.. I am worried it may be too lacy for her style, but who knows It is a Catholic wedding, and so I added the cross since I know they are very religious. I also added 2 bows on each side, each with a light blue Swarovski pearl in the center. The pearl on each side of the cross was done purposely- each pearl signifies one of them, with the cross between uniting them. The cross then can be removed, and used for their first child's baptism and passed down with tradition. Edited June 19, 2008 by Crochet Garden Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jura2908 Posted June 19, 2008 a beautiful heirloom! it is hard to find beautil items that are crocheted for a wedding. you have created a superb piece! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pineapplequeen Posted June 19, 2008 Stunning!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darsa Posted June 19, 2008 Oh my, absolutely gorgeous!! Congratulations on such a lovely piece! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmeiding Posted June 19, 2008 Wow, that's beautiful. I would love the pattern to this. This is the first garter I've seen that I really like. I would love to make one like it for my wedding next summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benthyrdeeders Posted June 19, 2008 Beautiful!!! It will be treasured forever. You should consider selling the pattern if this is yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craziebunny Posted June 19, 2008 That is very beautiful! what a wonderful heirloom for them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crochetstepmom Posted June 19, 2008 Beautiful! It's absolutely perfect! BTW, I love your signature line! Ian Malcolm is one of my favorite characters of the past 20 years or so...although Dr. Sattler got him with that line! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crochet Garden Posted June 19, 2008 Thank you everyone for the kind comments! I worked on this garter for so long, ripping over and over and over trying to come up with something really beautiful for my baby sis.. and yesterday then design began to take shape and this is what it turned out to be I finally finished it at 3 am last night. Beautiful!!! It will be treasured forever. You should consider selling the pattern if this is yours. Since posting this here and other venues, I have had several requests already that I write up the pattern for this- so, looks like I may just do that One of my testers said when I get back after this weekend, she is not going to let me breathe until I write it up, so I may not have a choice! I think I will make this into a set, and add one for toss to it. Wow, that's beautiful. I would love the pattern to this. This is the first garter I've seen that I really like. I would love to make one like it for my wedding next summer.Your wish shall come true I thought maybe it was too lacy, but it seems that people really like this Thank you again everyone for your sweet comments and taking the time to look! BTW, I love your signature line! Ian Malcolm is one of my favorite characters of the past 20 years or so...although Dr. Sattler got him with that line!I have had this sig since day one here at the 'ville, and still makes me laugh every time I think about it!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Momcrochets Posted June 19, 2008 Oh WOW! That is absoulutely gorgeous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cher49 Posted June 19, 2008 gorgeous garter.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrammyT Posted June 19, 2008 Not a shock or even a surprise that this is a hit. Not to mention that it is absolutely beautiful. Lisa you do fabulous work and I cannot wait until it is available for us to buy. Keep up the great work I always look forward to new patterns from you. Jeanie aka: GrammyT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
embee Posted June 19, 2008 What a lovely piece of work! I'm so happy for you that you finally came up with something beautiful, it can get discouraging to frog and frog and frog... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shelley_MO2GA Posted June 20, 2008 I absolutely LOVE this! It's stunning. I'd buy this pattern to make for my daughters for when they get married...they're only 10 and 11 right now so you have some time. I'm sure your sister will love it and the sentiment behind the pearls and cross is touching. Shelley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DebbyQ Posted June 20, 2008 It is absolutely gorgeous and I just love the symbolism and the sentiment. I'm sure it will be a treasured heiloom that she can hand down to her own daughters some day. Debby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misssmaggie Posted June 20, 2008 Pretty !!! Thanks for sharing !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliveoil Posted June 20, 2008 My goodness!! THAT IS GORGEOUS!!!! I have seen many pretty crochet garters, but this one, it's just beautiful!! And the sentiment behind it, just lovely!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shebop Posted June 22, 2008 Its amazing! Can't wait to buy the pattern! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knitsandknots Posted June 23, 2008 Beautiful! Please let us know when you get the pattern up and available! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Titus2woman Posted June 23, 2008 That's GORGEOUS! WOW~a treasure for always.... (((((HUGS))))) sandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaryPat Posted June 23, 2008 It's a beautiful garter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caednkat Posted June 24, 2008 I'm sure your sister will love it. I'm not a big fan of lots of lace, and I think this is beautiful! Very elegant without being overdone. You did a lovely job on it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
