Hoppo Bumpo (n): A children's game. Played by folding one's arms and hopping on one leg. Aim is to bump opponents, so that they lose their balance. Last person standing wins.


November 20, 2008

Pretty things

I have recently been given some very beautiful notions for my sewing, so I thought I would share them with you. I love looking at pretty things - I hope you do too.

Today's pictures are of some wonderful family treasures. My very generous auntie gave these to me when she was visiting Melbourne last week. They're all from the maternal side of my family and the lace, in particular, is very old.


Antique lace


Tablecloth with crocheted lace border


Sentimetal treasure - I remember calling this a "fumble" when I was a child


Antique lace


Vintage buttons

More pretty things to look at later in the week.
Bookmark and Share
By Liesl
Filed under:

14 comments:

  1. CindyNovember 20, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    Thank you for sharing the pretties, I love the lace, Just devine!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Lexi:: PottyMouthMamaNovember 20, 2008 at 1:38 PM

    I am loving the prettiness over here. Love the lace. Love the buttons. And I LOVE the tablecloth. I'd be wheeling that out at every occasion. Too special to be hidden away. Gorgeous. What treasures.
    PS - Love your fumble too.

    ReplyDelete
  3. ElliebooNovember 20, 2008 at 2:48 PM

    just so much prettiness - have I died and gone to sewing heaven?

    ReplyDelete
  4. Jo (sparkly green knickers)November 20, 2008 at 3:50 PM

    So lucky to receive such lovely notions!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Sarah-JoNovember 20, 2008 at 5:52 PM

    lovely buttons :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. TaccolinaNovember 20, 2008 at 7:54 PM

    Fantabulous. Sweetly retro and lovely. I have some similar things from my Grandma, but I'm a bit scared to use them, they're so precious. How silly is that??

    ReplyDelete
  7. AnonymousNovember 20, 2008 at 8:48 PM

    Thanks for sharing!
    Can't wait for the next pretty things post :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. SarahNovember 20, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    WOW I have just been given lace from my Grandmothers estate. Big sheets of lace and really don't know what to do with it! I guess repack properly and stow away - just seems a shame.

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnonymousNovember 20, 2008 at 9:43 PM

    you lucky girl! not only are they beautiful, but all family too. just an idea - you may like to consider framing some pieces. this way you can appreciate them without having to cut them.

    ReplyDelete
  10. gemma @ loz and dinnyNovember 20, 2008 at 10:13 PM

    what a beautiful and special present. I have given you an award. Please start preparing your acceptance speech...

    ReplyDelete
  11. Cathy {tinniegirl}November 20, 2008 at 10:30 PM

    Gorgeous. Just gorgeous. Great photos of them too.

    ReplyDelete
  12. mériNovember 21, 2008 at 1:29 AM

    What a precious treasure!

    ReplyDelete
  13. mériNovember 21, 2008 at 1:29 AM

    What a precious treasure!

    ReplyDelete
  14. muralimanoharNovember 22, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    I always hope that someday I will inherit my Grandma's treasures..I don't hold out much hope, though. :( Lucky you to have someone who keeps you in mind! :D

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for dropping by! I love hearing what people have to say. Leave a comment if you like.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)