Regarding Kitchen Witches: Here in Maine, where many Swedes settled, it was possible (and may still be) to buy dolls that are witches on brooms - in craft shops and kitchen shops. They were meant to hang, like a mobile, from the ceiling. I doubt many people knew the story behind them. They were called kitchen witches, but I do not recall any mention of Easter. (I thought they were meant to protect the kitchen - which in mine would be a good idea!) I once had a kitchen witch, with a lace-trimmed petticoat! Just an idea for someone who may have a short length of lace to apply to something ... because the lace is attached to the witch's petticoat (above you), it will be noticed! Could be an interesting kitchen shower gift for a bride.
Jeri Ames in Maine USA In a message dated 8/17/03 4:25:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Hi They are kind of witches, I guess I did not find the right word when doing the album :-)) Once every year at easter (in Sweden) you go to Blåkulla (on the easter Thursday), you fly on your broom. It is fun now but not in the old days when you were burnt just because someone whispered you were a witch and had been "seen" going to Blåkulla. Ann-Marie http://community.webshots.com/user/annma1 > Hi Ann-Marie, > I took a peek at your lace on the webshots site. Can you tell me why > the two pieces called Easter "lady" look like witches on broomsticks. > Is it a Swedish folk tale or something? > Take a look if you missed it. > http://community.webshots.com/user/annma1 > > Janice >> ----------- Regarding Kitchen Witches: Here in Maine, where many Swedes settled, it used to be possible (and may still be) to buy dolls that are witches on brooms - in craft shops and kitchen shops. They were meant to hang, like a mobile, from the ceiling. I doubt many people knew the story behind them. They were called kitchen witches, but I do not recall any mention of Easter. I once had one, with a lace-trimmed petticoat! Just an idea for someone who may have a short length of lace to apply to something... Jeri Ames in Maine USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
