It's a question I know you are dying to ask; so I will ask it for you! Why in the world did I ever want to learn how to make lace? How did I get started? Where did I learn? (and so on and so on...)
Our family was stationed in England for six years during the 70's and 80's. While we were there, we tried to experience as much of England as possible; like English food, fresh milk delivered to the door, learning English terminology, English driving, English schools and other such stuff. I was minding my own business one day, watching an English television show (similar to Antiques Roadshow) that was about collectibles. It was near Valentine's Day so this particular episode was about Romantic collectibles. The guest was a very well known lacemaker, and she had a huge collection of lacemaking bobbins, East Midland style, with her for the program. I was glued to the telly while she talked about the stories that went along with these "tools"... and in my heart I knew that one day I would have to find one of these fascinating objects somewhere.
She had bobbins with romantic phrases inscribed on them, and others with uniform buttons attached. The range of different sayings was huge and having never seen anything like it before, I was mesmerized!
But where did one go to find things like that?
I didn't just find one... I also found a new "obsession". But more on that another day!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Welcome!
Welcome to my blog!
I love writing, so this should be easy; finding the time, not so easy!
My husband and I are at the grandparent stage in our lives now and loving every minute of it! We have two precious little ones and we thank God for them both!!
They are the greatest blessings we've known by far!! (Don't tell our kids we said that, although I think they would understand). We have a precocious little boy and a precious baby girl.
Besides loving these two, I also have an interest in anything to do with sewing, smocking, etc. The needlework "obsession" that has my heart is making bobbin lace! My husband is my greatest supporter and fan in this, and keeps me supplied with the tools I have needed over the years...even making the bobbins and straw pillows that are most important. My favorite bobbins are the ones he made, and the pillows he made are among the best around!
I hope all goes well for you this year! We are trusting God to lead us as we desire to be what He wants us to be, and to grow in deeper and closer fellowship with Him and each other.
So, let me say once again how glad I am that you took the time to stop by.
Come again sometime!
I love writing, so this should be easy; finding the time, not so easy!
My husband and I are at the grandparent stage in our lives now and loving every minute of it! We have two precious little ones and we thank God for them both!!
They are the greatest blessings we've known by far!! (Don't tell our kids we said that, although I think they would understand). We have a precocious little boy and a precious baby girl.
Besides loving these two, I also have an interest in anything to do with sewing, smocking, etc. The needlework "obsession" that has my heart is making bobbin lace! My husband is my greatest supporter and fan in this, and keeps me supplied with the tools I have needed over the years...even making the bobbins and straw pillows that are most important. My favorite bobbins are the ones he made, and the pillows he made are among the best around!
I hope all goes well for you this year! We are trusting God to lead us as we desire to be what He wants us to be, and to grow in deeper and closer fellowship with Him and each other.
So, let me say once again how glad I am that you took the time to stop by.
Come again sometime!
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