Today in the mail a lovely surprise from my cousin (eileenfoto) in Wales arrived for me. She had made me a lovely patchwork cushion cover, can't wait to put it on! A beautiful piece of lace called Carrickmacross lace, which originated in Carrickmacross (South Ireland) a couple of hundred years ago and is the same lace as was done in Kate Middletons dress for the wedding. This town is not far from where Eileen grew up in Ireland. Eileen said the ladies sat doing this lacework by candlelight in the by gone days! Eileen also made me a lovely little crocheted square with a flower in the middle. I just love real mail. Thanks so much Eileen I love them all. x
What lovely gifts, so nice to be able to keep in touch with your cousin through blogs,
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Hi. What a lovely surprise to see you have posted your parcel today - how funny, because I posted yours this afternoon after work! Finally managed to get organised! Will keep an eye out, won't it be interesting to see how long they take. Will be in touch. Jo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gifts Jude. Can't wait to see the lace. How special.
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