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Sunday, April 20, 2008

Show and Tell Monday!


Finally I love to look forward to Mondays, all thanks to Show and Tell Mondays on all the Make Mine Pink boutique blogs. I am a collector of many things, like so many of us are. Today I hit the Mother lode while out treasure hunting at antique shops. Boxes and boxes of beautiful laces! I think I started hyperventilating! The shop owner was selling them by the yard (shucks!) and she told me how she purchased the entire "lot" of about 5 big boxes from an auction in New Jersey. I selected two different laces and walked away a happy gal. She asked me what I was going to make and I said I didn't know. I like to collect beautiful things and lace is one of them. My show and tell is a pillow I made from exactly that: beautiful laces and an esquisite floral crewel piece, all treasures I found here and there.

16 comments:

Lisa McDonald said...

Susie

Your pillow is gorgeous. I love the crewel work. I'm glad you were able to find some beautiful lace on your treasure hunt. Have a fantastic day.

Lisa
XOXO

Miniature Patisserie Chef said...

Hi Susie,

The lace makes your pillow looks so exquisite...!

Have a great week ahead!

Pei Li

Sweet Necessi-Teas said...

Susie, The pillow is exquisite! Lucky you to have found all the wonderful elements to make it! Thanks for sharing.

Carol at Clutter Bug Studio said...

What a pretty pillow, Susie. Gosh wouldn't I have liked to stumble upon all the boxes of lace!!!!

Janet L Christian said...

That is so sweet!

Noelle Garrett Designs said...

You do lovely work. I have to say, your boys are pretty cute too!

Shabby in Pink Boutique said...

Susie...
OhhhLAAAA I love it, very pretty!
Pink Hugs,
Stephanie

Georgia said...

Susie!
The pillow is beautiful!! Love the yummy lace. So much fun to shop for treasures!

Georgia
Grandma G's

Anonymous said...

Beautiful pillow~ I love how you showcased the crewel work.~S

Deb said...

Your pillow is very pretty! I'm glad you had a good shopping trip. :)

Eileen & Karen said...

Wow Susie! That's really beautiful! Treasure hunting is such fun!
Eileen
Forget Me Not Dreams

gail said...

Hi Susie,,, I love lace also. The pillow you designed is beautiful. I love show and tell monday. Its so fun to see what everyone is up to, plus its really a great incentive to have a productive week. LOL luv ya, gail

Finding Grace, Going Mobile said...

Susie,
It's so wonderful to create something isn't it. I am so loving getting my hands on the handiwork again. YOur pillow is lovely, and so are you....
Theresa @ Cottage Violets

Patricia said...

What great finds, Susie. The violets are perfect for this time of year and the lace is soooo pretty. I dream of finding boxes of lace.

Pat

Rose Petals & Blooms said...

Your pillow is beautiful Susie! I know how awesome it is when you discover treasures, lace is one of my many loves. The hunt is as exciting as finding these pretties~
Psst.. I've totally spaced your dish. I'll send you more info tomorrow~
xoxxo
M

Patricia said...

Susie, I love that pillow. The lace is gorgeous--great find!
Pat