One of my very favorite pastimes is to hand stitch.
Sometimes I like to cross stitch, crochet, tat, or whatever, but I thoroughly enjoy stitching
pretties onto a background, and seeing what turns out.
I stitched this whole book by hand, except for the original pages, and the flowers on the front, which I will show you in a future tutorial or walk through as to how I made it.
As you all know by now, I love laces. Not the nylons but the REAL, old vintage laces, and I have been hoarding collecting them for years. It took me a while, but when inspiration hit, well let's just say the rest is history! Here's what I made.
Do y'all want to have a Pearls and Lace party??? Add your url code to the link below and let's see what all y'all have to share!! Anything pretty is what we want to see!!!
Spring is almost here and I want to go dig in the dirt.
I want our flowers to start blooming and things to be sweet smelling...
and I want it to STAY that way!! Summer will be breathing down our necks before we blink here in Texas.
Hope it's nice where you are!
Blessings,
Doni
16 comments:
Hi dear Doni, it's always a delight see your wonderful blog! Such fabulous work you did with amazing laces! The book is really precious!Thanks for hosting the party!
Have a fabulous day and week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
You always have the dreamiest bits to share with us! Thanks for hosting!
~Trisha
You always have the dreamiest bits to share with us! Thanks for hosting!
~Trisha
WOW, you sure do LOVE to make pretty keepsakes with lace!!! It's a lovely book!
warmly,
deb
Absolutely gorgeous, Doni.
Take Care
Hugs, Sandy
Dear Doni, I don't even think I have any words to say how beautiful your journal turned out. Tiffany is sitting here beside me and she said DARLING, BEAUTIFUL, JUST JUST, FABULOUS, II'S ART, IT'S A BOOK. IT'S AN ART BOOK, WONDERFUL, TELL DONI IT IS PERFECT, WOW, THAT'S JUST OH MY THAT IS SO WONDERFUL. Okay so how is that for saying something. You have been busy and your talent and your wonderful laces have been presented so beautifully. I am over the moon in love with your journal. So beautiful Doni. I gotta go pin this now. Hugs, Beverly
Ok - this left me speechless - pinning and pinning ---- this is stunning. I am so glad to see you back here too. Much love - Many prayers
Dear Doni,
Your fabric book is so absolutely GORGEOUS!!
I love it !! Your laces are so beautiful and you did such a wonderful job
in sewing and hand stitching this all together so harmoniously. STUNNING !!
The front cover is breathtaking ! I love the pink and cream.
You absolutely have a wonderful talent !! This is truly a work of art.
Huge Hugs and Blessings, sweet friend, love you !!
Wilma.
What a gorgeous keepsake. Beautiful!
xo Danielle
A fabric book! What a wonderful keepsake! Looks absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks for the link party. Will join soon :)
What a beautiful work of art! Such a keepsake. It reminds me of my collection of old handkerchiefs with the hand sewn lace edges. You made everything look dreamy - yet hip and cool too.
oh how lovely your lacy books are Doni. They are so beautiful x
So pretty you have done with lace. Have a great time.
Silvie
Your book is SO beautiful. I have never seen so many lovely laces and things put together in one place! Such talent
Blessings to you,
Tamara
Interesting to know this kind of craft! I believe I can make one yet, I have no idea how to make such gorgeous laces. The beads and pearls adds up to make it more beautiful!
Sebastian of
Gazebo and Bali Hut Super Store
Doni, your lace book is just fabulous! So glad to see you back.
I love your beautiful posts.
Happy Easter!
Hugs,
Patti
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