Passed by a Salvation Army shop and got myself a couple of bargains. Did you know they do sales in these kind of places too?! I bought a piece of knit cloth big enough to make a short summer dress or a nice top and 1 intricate doily in coffee colour, that I could use to decorate an open back top.
I've been now around 3 months in New Zealand. We still don't have a place to live so we are staying with my fiance's parents. Until I am properly settled I am trying to keep up my crafting skills making small projects. I have been discovering all the local shops but also getting lots of material from Bev (future mother in law) and Judy (future auntie).
Seems like in New Zealand everyone is very creative and crafty. Most people know how to sew, do embroidery, knit, cook & bake, etc... Bev showed me some work her mother had done. And I found a few beatiful pieces.
(remember to click on the photos to view the detail in a bigger size)
Judy was emptying her mother's house so I inherited her "Glory box" or "La caja del ajuar" like we'd say in Spanish. As well as a big lot of doilies. This box was made by Judy's father (who has already passed away). He made it for his wife and they have a romantic story about his time on the war... coming to see his beloved lady and making this box for her. I much rather inherit something like this than buy a brand new one!
I've found so many interesting things one can do with doilies that I may give it a try. If you asked me 10 years ago, I'd have thought doilies are the ugliest things on Earth. However today I appreciate the craft that goes behind them.
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