While I was at IOLI (International Old Lacers Inc.) annual lace convention, I bought some goodies. My main purchases were yarn from Skaska Designs (think Russian Orenburg lace). At Skaska, I bought 2 skeins of Heaven (55% merino wool, 45% tencel)--125 grams and 3280 yards per skein. Very fine yarn. I got a lovely purple skein as well as a deep greenish-blue one. I also got a lovely skein of white Merino Lace--100 grams, 1375 yards. No picture of these. I then got an interesting ball of Graceful Lace Yarn--a wool variegate that goes from rusty orange to green to blue. I am fascinated to see how this works up. I also splurged and got a triangular lace shawl kit, designed by Galina herself. I've already got this one started on the needles.
From Duchesse, I bought several incredible pieces of sterling silver jewelry from Brussels. Shown is a delicate butterfly pendant The Duchesse jewelry is inspired by Brussels lace.
And I almost forgot. I got this lovely carved wooden box from Skaska. This is the lid of the box. The sides are also carved as well as the interior of the lid.
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What lovely goodies! Lucky you! The lid to the wooden box is amazing.
It was so nice to see you again! Nice to know that you had a chance to get out of your chair at your booth for some of your own shopping needs. PRETTY STUFF!!
Love the butterfly you got from the convention! I got a flower and I would have gotten more, but they didn't take plastic. I really ran short of funds this year and didn't think I would spend as much as I did.
Hi Deb! IOLI is somewhere in my Future I hope! can you use the Graceful Lace Yarn for tatting or will you knitt with it?
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