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a gift from my sister Helen
made by a company in northern ireland
that operated for over 200 years
making beautiful linen thread
they only closed down in 2006
which seems to me to be a pity
considering the refound interest
in that amazing fiber
the details of the packaging are truly amazing
and it pairs so well with the book I received
from my sister Ann
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What a truly lovely gift can't wait to see the beautiful things you will do : )
Posted by: Lisa | January 02, 2012 at 10:03 PM
What a toughtful and precious gift!
Posted by: Geninne | January 02, 2012 at 10:54 PM
beautiful gift - how I would love to do lace making.
Posted by: arounna | January 02, 2012 at 11:20 PM
the packaging is a beautiful gift in itself. how sweet it must feel that your sister knows exactly the perfect gift for you. i'm sure you'll have fun playing...
Posted by: kristin | January 03, 2012 at 12:45 AM
how cool! they both look like great treasures that will be well used by you.
Posted by: k | January 03, 2012 at 01:11 AM
Oh wow! That box! Such beautiful packaging - I haven't seen anything like it before. The hand is the symbol called 'The Red Hand of Ulster' which has a Wiki page. Lovely gifts from your family Margie.
Posted by: Jill Wignall | January 03, 2012 at 02:56 AM
Actually now that I look at the pitures again I don't think it is the red hand of Ulster. I mistook the skin colour for red.
Posted by: Jill Wignall | January 03, 2012 at 02:59 AM
Oh! What truly wonderful presents!! How envious am I. I'm sure you'll cherish them, I know I would :D
Posted by: Annie | January 03, 2012 at 03:08 AM
years ago i wanted to learn lacemaking.
this is such a beautiful gift/can't imagine where your sister found it.
hope to see some gorgeous new designs from you this year :D
Posted by: barbara | January 03, 2012 at 07:41 AM
oh what a truly amazing packaging indeed ! Hard to beat nowadays !
Such beautiful gifts from your sisters !
Thanks for sharing these lovely photos :)
oxoxo
Posted by: Sonia | January 03, 2012 at 09:02 AM
Thank you dear Margie for sharing these amazing gifts. Seeing the pictures of every detail of the box of linen thread is next-best thing to having it in my hands. You are so fortunate to be the deserving recipient of such loving and thoughtful gifts!
Posted by: Ruth | January 03, 2012 at 09:16 AM
Beautiful gifts. Perfect for you. Do you plan to use the linen thread? I think between the threads and the book you could be very busy :) Have fun.
Posted by: Carol Dee | January 03, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Beautiful gifts so well chosen!AriadnefromGreece!
Posted by: Ariadne | January 03, 2012 at 10:48 AM
What a great gift! Well, set of gifts. I don't think I could let myself use the fiber though!
Posted by: Melissa R | January 03, 2012 at 11:14 AM
WOW what an amazing present, and that company closing down is a tragedy!
Posted by: Tallulah Maggs | January 03, 2012 at 04:25 PM
You and your sister must be two peas in a pod to think so alike:) Those pictures of the lace making are incredible! Looks very intricate!
Posted by: Michaelanneneal | January 03, 2012 at 05:42 PM
What a special and unique gift. You are the perfect person to receive it, too. May the linen and book bring you much joy.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 04, 2012 at 12:04 AM
Wow, that packaging is insanely beautiful! I love the way the thread comes out of the middle of the hand. Gorgeous.
Posted by: Maiz | January 04, 2012 at 12:24 AM
what a lovely and perfect gift! it makes me inexplicably sad, tho' I think because such a perfect gift seems so out of reach in the place where I am now. the actual place - Denmark - not the metaphorical place. here, friends and relatives ask for a list and stick slavishly to it. and as a result, no imagination, love and knowledge like are so obvious in these gifts, ever can enter the picture. I'm happy to have a vicarious glimpse of your perfect gifts.
Posted by: julochka | January 04, 2012 at 07:12 AM
Thank you for sharing this wonderful gift from a rich past. Fortunate you and us that you hold on to the threads of a fading textile tradition.
Posted by: Cindy | January 04, 2012 at 09:56 AM
What a glorious gift. Gosh they don't package things like they used to do they?
Posted by: Helen | January 07, 2012 at 03:32 PM
Erm, forgot to say! happy New Year!!! That packaging is so pretty!
Posted by: Annika | January 07, 2012 at 10:54 PM
wow. i love profiles like this! what a wonderful little capsule of history.
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I love your blog! You will be in our prayers and thoughts! Nice and informative post on this topic thanks for sharing with us. Thank you!
Posted by: iphone spy | April 24, 2012 at 02:56 AM
Go for someone who makes you smile because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright....lol.
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