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Blue & White Birthday



Today is my mother’s birthday  - Happy Birthday, Mum. Going strong and creative at 88! 
This morning, I uncovered my embroidery which I have been “working on” for a few birthdays now. In the absence of the finished Willow Pattern tablecloth, I created a treasury of beautiful Willow Pattern inspired items I found on Etsy. Hope you and all those who love "blue and white" enjoy it. 
  
Upcycled Vintage Pottery Necklace - Blue Willow Pattern Painted Ceramic Shard, Swarovski Crystal & Freshwater Pearl Accents
Pair of antique willow pattern coffee cans Burleighware England
blue willow card -  printable file
Vintage Blue Willow Tea Cup & Saucer - Royal Doulton
Antique Victorian Royal Worcester Blue & White Willow Pattern Porcelain Cup
Willow Pattern Flying Ducks Blue and White Digital Collage Sheet Oriental Chinese Asian Pattern Silhouettes Decoupage Kitsch Birds Printable
Blue Willow Pattern Bowls by Royal China, Sebring Ohio, Made in USA - Oriental Pattern, Signed Backstamp - Antique Home Decor or Collection
iphone case -Willow Pattern phone case, iphone 4 case, iphone 5 case, Samsung Galaxy S3 case, iPod Touch 4 case
8.5" x 11" Print of Siamese Cats with Blue Willow Pattern
1920's Wood & Sons Woods Ware Willow Pattern Blue and White Teapot
Blue Song Bird, Print,Modern printmaking, Patterned
blue willow pattern tea cups 7x7 art print
Traditional Blue Willow Pattern  Vintage China Plate Wall Clock
Willow Pattern Pendant,  Sterling Silver,   Handmade Upcycled Jewellery,  Blue and White,   Sea Pottery
Upcycled Womens Shirt Top Blouse Vintage Linen Tea Towel Blue Willow Pattern Large
Tablecloth Willow Pattern Embroidery Blue and White Chinoiserie

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