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Category Archives: Handicrafts

Sewing, knitting, crochet, woodworking, photography, gardening, etc.

Frances’ Knitting and Sweaters, from Years Ago

Buratovich Family Stories Dated: Sep-23-2020   Categories: Handicrafts   Tags: Frances, Knitting
Grey crew neck knit sweater

Over the years (decades) Frances has knit over a hundred sweaters for family and friends (and herself). Mom made over a dozen just for me. I brought some out today to show mom and photograph them for display.

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Crochet from Frances’ closet, 2020

Buratovich Family Stories Dated: Sep-15-2020   Categories: Handicrafts   Tags: Crochet, Frances, Photo Album

Over the years (decades) Frances has crocheted numerous items for her home, to give as gifts and to sell. These last few years, she hasn’t been able to do much. Rummaging through her closets and drawers, we found these items, made in years gone by, but possibly not photographed until now.

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Christmas Carousel and Crochet, 2018

Buratovich Family Stories Dated: Dec-08-2018   Categories: Handicrafts   Tags: Crochet, Frances, Video, Videos by Ned

Video of a Christmastime table setting, with red tablecloth (made by mom), two crocheted trivets, a square crocheted doily under a porcelain Christmas carousel music box.

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Crochet Scarves by Frances, 2017

Buratovich Family Stories Dated: Nov-03-2017   Categories: Handicrafts   Tags: Crochet, Frances, Photo Album

After her hand surgery in 2014, mom wanted to crochet again in 2017, but was only able to make simple scarves and pot-holders.

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Frances’ Favorite Doily, Framed 2015

Buratovich Family Stories Dated: Jan-25-2015   Categories: Handicrafts   Tags: Crochet, Frances
30-inch diameter white crocheted doily mounted on deep red velour, trimmed with an ornate scrollwork frame

One of Frances’ prized crochet doilies, made years before, professionally mounted and framed in 2015 and displayed with pride in her home.

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Crochet doilies by Frances, 2013

Buratovich Family Stories Dated: May-19-2013   Categories: Handicrafts   Tags: Crochet, Frances, Photo Album

Mom has crocheted numerous items for her home, to give as gifts and to sell. Here are some of her favorite pieces photographed in 2013.

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Crochet doilies by Frances, 2012

Buratovich Family Stories Dated: Nov-04-2012   Categories: Handicrafts   Tags: Crochet, Frances, Photo Album

Mom has crocheted numerous items for her own home, to give as special gifts and to sell at her annual senior boutique. Here are some of her favorite pieces photographed in 2012.

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Crochet doilies by Frances, 2011

Buratovich Family Stories Dated: Nov-03-2011   Categories: Handicrafts   Tags: Crochet, Frances, Photo Album
Frances sitting on bed next to prized crocheted doily

Mom has crocheted numerous items for her own home, to give as special gifts and to sell at her annual senior boutique. Here are some of her favorite pieces from 2011.

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Crochet doilies by Frances, 2010

Buratovich Family Stories Dated: Jun-20-2010   Categories: Handicrafts   Tags: Crochet, Frances, Photo Album

Mom was proud of her prodigious crochet production, making dozens of doilies in just a few months. Today she spread them out on the bed to admire her work and asked me to photograph them.

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Frances Handicrafts for Senior Boutique, 2009

Buratovich Family Stories Dated: Oct-05-2009   Categories: Handicrafts   Tags: Crochet, Frances, Knitting, Photo Album

Frances crochets dollies and table runners, knits sweaters, scarves, caps and afghans all year long for sale at the annual Autumn Leaves boutique to raise money for seniors.

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Crochet doilies by Frances, 2006

Buratovich Family Stories Dated: Feb-11-2006   Categories: Handicrafts   Tags: Crochet, Frances, Photo Album

Mom has crocheted numerous items for her home, to give as gifts and to sell. Here are some of her favorite pieces photographed in February, 2006.

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Frances makes Afghan for Senior Center Charity

Buratovich Family Stories Dated: Nov-17-2001   Categories: Handicrafts   Tags: Crochet, Frances
Raffle flyer with photo of Frances holding Afghan

Always contributing to her community, Frances crocheted this large, intricate Afghan blanket to support the Sebastopol Senior Center

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