Savouring some stunning lace and New Cards

Quite recently a special friend, 

 Liz (from Lululizinlalaland)

and I participated in a wonderful swap.

I exchanged some of my lush velvets, satins, silks

and rare fabrics

for some of Liz's prized collection of antique French Lace.

but before showing these I have posted two of my

latest Madonna cards which now appear in

my Etsy

 

 

 

 

 

 It's no secret how j'adore beautiful lace especially

antique lace and French lace - well that's the icing on the cake!

So brace yourself for a viewing of some exquisite and rare

pieces that are becoming harder to find these days.

 

 Many of these pieces have been in Liz's collection for many years

and being a fabric hoarder I know how precious these pieces

really are!

 The parcel arrived, of course, with many little extra loves

like these gorgeous sari ribbons,

 

 

a card created by Liz herself along with these gorgeous pieces.

I shall let the photos "do the talking" as they say because
I can't find the words to describe their exquisiteness!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The parcel also included a number of small doilies

 

 as Liz knows just how many of these I use in my creations!

 

 Look at this butterfly - Oh the details!

 

 

 

 

There were also a number of these narrow laces that I had

never seen before either. Just so beautiful! 

 

 

 

These laces are very precious and Liz knows just how much

I appreciate them all and I know it will be almost

impossible for me to cut into any of them,

however,

I am planning a new book of Treasured Pieces of Yesteryear

and that is where I think some of these will live as it

will be a keepsake for many years to come.

 

 ♥♥♥

 

 This collage is one I sent to Liz along with the fabrics so this also

gives you an idea of how much lace I really manage to use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Collages like these sometimes appear in my Etsy shop

so don't forget to keep looking or contact me if

you are interested in purchasing one

of your own.

 

♥♥♥

 I'd like to give a little shout out about two Giveaways

coming up and they are:

Marie Lost Bird Studio - the drawing will be 5th Nov.

and the second one is:

Apple and Apricot - the winner will be chosen on 8th Nov.

 So go and visit these two beautiful blogs!

♥♥♥ 

Thank you always for coming to look and for your wonderful

support!

 

Love and hugs, Suzy xox