Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Threads



Someone's hands wound these threads onto handmade cardboard squares....or around paper scraps....the colors are mostly neutrals....natural browns, taupe, cream or green....



There is something so soothing and comforting about these seemingly benign objects....



Is it the thought of the warm and weathered hands of my Nana working with her needle and thread?



Loving the script of the old letter re-purposed to keep the tangled threads in order....



How can something so utilitarian, so simple.... be so utterly beautiful?



I wish you all a calm and peaceful evening....



I hope these images bring a certain peace to you as they have to me......

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25 comments:

  1. Zita - Mlle MagpieMay 12, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Lovely images! Such peaceful colours.

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  2. Fruitful HarvestMay 12, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    The thread is very calming...life in this world just 50...or 52 years ago seems it was a different time...a time that will never come back! As farms and farmland make way for housing developments with no yard or trees!
    The last of the cool roadside barns are falling down!
    Your blog and pictures are a comfort....thank you!

    Blessings,
    Georgiann

    PS Did you get a chance to see Notting Hill again?

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  3. MichelleMay 12, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    How sweet! One can never have enough, it makes my heart go pit-pat!

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  4. ShaamMay 12, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Neat! And yes they did :) Pretty colors.

    All the best,
    Allison

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  5. Barbara JeanMay 12, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    This is what i love about blog land.
    It has helped me see the beauty in such simple things, and think about the people who did them.
    Thank you for sharing.

    Blessings,
    Barbara Jean

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  6. LisaMay 12, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    Oh I totally agree! I just love things like this! Thanks!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  7. maryboysMay 13, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    well said:) beauty in the ordinary...

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  8. {oc cottage}May 13, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    VERY, VERY much so! Just lovely!

    m ^..^

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  9. manon 21May 13, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    avec tes fils et mes boutons on peut faire
    des merveilles***rire***
    amitié

    manon

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  10. BleudelavandeMay 13, 2009 at 1:36 AM

    Such lovely pictures, as usual!!! So calming and charming colours! Tank you for sharing!
    Tank you for your comment on my post! Have a nice day

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  11. FlossMay 13, 2009 at 3:07 AM

    Lovely, and so evocative of a craftswoman of the past - I think that link is part of what I love. Thank you.

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  12. BonjadeMay 13, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    A moment of silence....and dreaming....
    Thanks I love these pictures.
    Nice evening

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  13. Les CotrionsMay 13, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    Hello my friend! Your photos are stunning and the coulours relaxing and sophisticated ! Nice idea the thread cardboards...they get me inspired! Thanks for sharing all this beauty!
    Big hugs
    Vale

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  14. ooglebloopsMay 13, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    I have my grandmother's scraps and ribbons, you're right they do bring you a certain peace.Altho she doesn't sew, right now, maybe someday mine will mean the same to my daughter.... Love your blog!!

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  15. jadeMay 13, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    Wonderful pictures - full of peace an harmony! Thank you very much for this!!! And thank you, for your loveley words! You´r just sweet!!!

    Have a wonderful day, Hugs Jade

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  16. SuzannMay 13, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Simple, comforting, lovely. I could stare at these items for hours.
    these photos are glorious! I would love to see them larger and framed! I even have the perfect room for them.

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  17. Anne MarieMay 13, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    before the days of TV and computers I'm sure.

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  18. Tarnished RoyaltyMay 13, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    I'm always drawn to sewing things, though I barely sew ~ curtains and pillows at best.:)

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  19. RosemaryMay 13, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    So simple and pretty!
    You make everything look beautiful!
    Rosemary

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  20. WildflowerhouseMay 13, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    My exact feelings when I look into my mother's old sewing basket. Absolute treasures from days gone by. Love your photos. Sharon

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  21. BELLE BLANCMay 13, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    wonderful colours! These ribbons and threads are soooo beautiful. I also have a lot of these old ribbons. I use old ribbons for my selfmade bears as accessoires! Thank you so much for all your dear comments, Mira :0)

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  22. AnonymousMay 13, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    Hi Laura! This is my first time to your blog - learned about you on another blog - and it's a wonderful blog! Everything just makes me smile!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  23. UnknownMay 13, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Just the simple things , so gorgeous and perfect, the muted colors , the old card and paper.... love it , great pics!

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  24. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopMay 13, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Wonderful!! A lovely post,as always!!xooxx

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  25. Linda's Blue GateMay 13, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Magnificent..... they are lovely..... of course I am sure Nana's hand made them even more lovely.....
    HUgs
    Linda

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