Monday 29 June 2009

I LOVE Mabel LUCY Attwell

My DH bought a little vintage MLA tin for me, for our Anniversary - 10 years traditionally being tin. Here it is with my (so proud) 1st edition MLA Annual. I love MLA so much, I think from the moment I saw her Peter Pan illustrations as a child she had me hooked, they are so gentle, thoughtful, magical and curious - it's no wonder JM Barrie requested her personally for the giftbook edition of his wonderful story.
I thought this little poem about knitting suited some of us long suffering knitters......
I'm thinking of blowing this up and making a poster - another Marble Rose product! (have you noticed the shop link yet?) (eek) TTFN xxxxxx
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8 comments:

  1. Mandy29 June 2009 at 11:56

    What a lovely post.
    Her illustrations are just fantastic.
    Thank you for sharing xxx

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  2. Floss29 June 2009 at 12:52

    Aren't you lucky to have that first edition? Your pencil cases are lovely too - I hope (and expect) that your shop is a real success.

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  3. Victoria - Florence and Mary29 June 2009 at 15:41

    I love MLA... I'm actually watching a few bits on eBay at the moment!

    I'm off to check out your shop now!

    Victoria xx

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  4. Cowboys and Custard Mercantile29 June 2009 at 22:29

    MLA characters have great appeal..
    I had a giveaway last year with a MLA book as a prize.. maybe I should do another..
    Love your shop stock.. I am sure your charming pencil cases will be a sell out.

    Michele x

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  5. Country Bliss30 June 2009 at 06:51

    I love MLA too, haven't seen the knitting poem before ...so cute! Your shop is looking great.
    Yvonne x

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  6. Teena Vallerine30 June 2009 at 10:43

    I did a double take that you were intending to blow up Mable! Have you been over to Elfie and me - I think you two are kindred spirits! Thanks for your funny comment! It wan't the tube that amazed me so much as the fact that they would have thrown it out if they hadn't needed a container for the pennies! clearly they haven't had a visit from Mary Portas! t.xx

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  7. Bobo Bun30 June 2009 at 17:05

    I've got a round MLA tin with a little girl knitting. It would go perfectly with the poem. I'll have to post a pic Fleur.

    Lisa x

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  8. Kitsch and Curious1 July 2009 at 15:47

    MLA makes me very nostalgic - part of my childhood, sweet and funny.

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