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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

"Tuesday's Treasures."

Hello and Welcome to Tuesday's Treasures.

This week I want to share a little box of goodies that reside in my sewing room. All these items belonged to my Nana.



In the box of treasures are some threads,including silk ones,very fine lace and a  filet doily crocheted by Nana in a size 40 cotton. I love that it is a Australian design with the emu's. It reminds me of the Australian Coat of Arms. Did you see the newspaper advertisement for Cashmere Soap. I wondered why Nana kept that but the mystery was solved when I turned the paper over. There were instructions for playing a game of cards. My Nana believed in keeping the mind very busy. 
To see other Treasures being showcased this week hop on  over to  Melody's blog who kindly hosts this each week. Maybe you have a treasure to share this week.

Happy days.
Bev C

20 comments:

rosie said...

Hi Bev, there is nothing nicer than diving into an old treasure box of a nan....there is something fascinating about old textiles, papers and buttons...
I guess that's what our grandchildren will be doing with ours!!!

Kaylee said...

Great box of Grandma's goodies, I have a couple myself, they are wonderful. Cheers Kaylee

Pauline said...

Love your nana's treasures, Bev!

Sharon said...

Wonderful box of goodies you have from your Nana.

Bobbie Lynn said...

That is a true treasure indeed. What beautiful work she did.

Dolores said...

Love the emus. What a treasure box.

Michelle Ridgway said...

There is nothing as special as a Grandmothers treaure box. Love the doiley. My Nanna did use Cashmere soap....love the card game on the back.

Cheryll said...

What lovely memories from your Nan. Nanna's ARE special! :)

Carolyn said...

Love the crochet doiley. What a lovely box of treasures.

marina said...

what a lovely treasure box!
Love the crochet doilie.

Nat Palaskas said...

Great nana's box treasures box! You are lucky to have it - Enjoy your Tuesday - Hugs Nat

Melody said...

What a beautiful collection on Nana's treasures. I love the Australian theme doily too.

Karen said...

I hope our grandchildren appreciate the treasures we will leave them as much as we enjoy those of our grandparents.

Anonymous said...

Bev what a lovely box of treasures,well done

Fiona said...

How fun to have that Bev....
Hugz

Sheila said...

A wonderful little collection of treasures and because they were your grandmothers that makes them even more special :-)

Sally said...

WOW! That certainly is treasure. Very special indeed.

Personally I'm not a fan of emus. I was pecked on the head more than once as a child. Bad luck for sure. Even so I LOVE that crochet. Gorgeous, and yes, so uniquely Australian. Very precious.

Thanks so much for sharing these. Lovely.

Sue said...

There's nothing nicer than a box of treasures to remind you of someone special. I have a box of my Mum's with old letters and even an electricity bill!

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

What a very special doily Bev...I love it!!!

CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said...

What a lovely Aussie doily. Love it. It is truly a treasure. Hugs Judy