Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Side Tracked!!

Last week I set out to organize my bedroom closet. It was filled so full and not in anything close to a good organized way. I emptied the closet of everything except the hanging clothes. You would have had to see it to believe how much stuff that was! I decided to sort through containers before placing them back in the closet and that was the beginning of the side track..........




I emptied several boxes of my collection of old mementos, crocheted pieces, lace and assorted other things. Some I had not looked at for awhile so it was very enjoyable to sit on the bed and sort and organize. 



The tiny folded yellow dress was worn by both my daughters.  The little handmade ivory gown was my brother's who was born in 1926 and only lived 2 1/2 years. I was born thirteen years after him and never knew him but am so glad to have his little gown. The tiny shoe was worn by my mother-in-law. I sure wish I had the other one, too. 



I  ran across this little bonnet which was also hers. I can imagine her mother (I was able to visit with her several times) sitting at a treadle Singer machine making this for her tiny girl. And, then seeing that cute little girl wearing it. She may have been wearing the little black shoes. It is obvious that she walked in this one. She had very small feet as an adult. When I see the ragged tie end I wonder if, as children are prone to do, she sucked on it.



While sorting through the lace I decided to print off some neat graphics I have saved on Pinterest and  use them to wind some of the old fashioned lace on them.



I love bits of lace but to have them fixed like this to look at is double love!



I used card stock and only used short pieces of lace to not cover all the pictures.



This was not in the closet but I thought it would be a good time to share this cute little crocheted basket that I bought at a wonderful special flea market sale on Saturday. Had I not just been sorting through my collections I probably would not have bought this but now it holds the tiny lace cards.



They are only two and a half inches tall and the cutest little things.
Yes, I really got side tracked with this project and the closet is still not totally back together. But, it has been a fun time in the process. I did finally empty out all the hanging clothes and hauled a big load of them to Good Will. It looks almost empty compared to the way it was. But, now at least I know what is in there and can get to everything easily and what is left fits - love it!!
I should have done some work on some of these pictures before using them but, sometimes you just have to save time somewhere. Besides, I kinda like the creamy look for these old things. 


11 comments:

  1. Those little DMC cards are precious...I've never seen anything like them. And I love the idea of printing out cards to wrap lace. I collect vintage pieces and this would be a beautiful way to display them and see what you have, too. Love the sweet crochet basket and the treasures from your family. A nice way to spend time and get organized, too! Hugs!

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    1. Hugs, back to you and thanks so much for visiting.

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  2. I love your old "stash". I need to do that to my closet.

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    1. Yes, there is just something about things from yesteryear that is lost to our time. I am glad I have held on to some things.

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  3. You have some of the BEST treasures! Are the lace card antique or are they something of your design? So cute :-)

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    1. I love my treasures from yesteryear. The cards are just printed off of Pinterest.

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  4. You are cleaning and organizing in the best possible way...slowly and carefully and enjoying the process. What treasures you have there! I love how you're storing your lace!

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    1. Yes, it is definitely my favorite kind of cleaning.

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  5. You got side tracked in the loveliest way, and I enjoyed a few minutes gazing at all the pretty things, I certainly like your idea for storing and displaying your old bits of lace. I have a large, jumbled collection in a Rubbermaid box. Time to do something about it! It was so nice to read such a pleasant post!

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    1. Thank you. Get out that box and get busy - you will enjoy it and be glad you did.

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  6. Oh wow that was soooo fun to look at all the memories and bits of lace....I love this kind of stuff, It looks as if this bit of cleaning might actually have been fun? It was so great to meet you too, goodness the day went by so fast it is all a blur! I am now taking some time for myself before I crank up again and start planning the next Flea

    Carol

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