A Bird in the Hand

We call these vintage finds, but in fact they're much older. Whatever their age, I love getting them for my artwork. This little haul came from a dear friend. The muslin and lace got a good soaking/washing, and now they're ready to be used.

 I like old patterns

 ...for their paper

To use in collage or as wrapping paper, or building a substrate with many layers, like this

 

 Or to build shapes, flying creatures, wings....

 Have a lovely day, and thanks for stopping by.

Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown