Thursday 19 January 2012

Daisy's treasure


Back in November I visited the Knitting and Stitching Show in Harrogate.
The Embroiders Guild had a stall with a few boxes of 
'oddments' of donated pieces
no longer required by themselves or their students.
What?
Are they crazy?
Here are a few bits of treasure I rescued from said boxes.


I love smocking and one day I plan to have a go myself...
one day.


Antique metallic thread.


One row finished. 
The second still waiting.
(a bit like a lot of my projects!)


The following pictures are of various sections of beadwork
faded in their glory but beautiful all the same.












When I come across pieces like these my 
imagination runs wild wondering where they came from,
who they belonged to and how the garments must have
looked in their original state.


I also found bits of jewellery.


A tad broken perhaps but I am going to fix them up
and wear them.


I love their muted tones.


This little bracelet sized piece just needs a clasp.


This rather bling number is all hand sewn.
I have no idea what I will use it for yet!


One day it will shout out and be used for ...
something!


As you can gather, I had a great day there.
Thanks for calling in.
Love Daisy xxx

10 comments:

  1. What exquisite things, all so beautiful, how lovely that people have passed them on, lucky you! I was at Harrogate too but missed these treasure boxes!
    Sally x

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    1. I nearly missed them too Sally. They were hidden at the bottom of two very boring plastic boxes and it was only when I started to rummage around that the lady behind the desk started to tell me where they had come from. The info only made me dig deeper! There was quite a crowd by the time I left as they could hear my squeals of delight! xxx

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  2. Can't believe the students would give away all those lovely pieces, what are their mothers thinking of!!! Love the smocking in the first picture wonder what you'll "transform" it into??? Lucey x

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    1. I have to say that is my favourite piece and the first thing I spotted! Will post an update on any transformations in the future. xxx

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  3. What beautiful finds. Well rescued!
    Carol xx

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    1. Thanks Carol. I like to think I have given them a good home. :) xxx

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  4. Ooooooh what lovely trinkets and treasures.
    pixie x

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  5. Dear Pixie,
    I have to say I do love them just a little bit. xxx

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