Marilyn sent this after a visit to Enniskillen.....
Sheelin Vintage Lace Museum, Enniskillen
During a recent trip to Enniskillen, Ireland I came across one of the most incredible little museums I have ever visited. The Vintage Lace Museum and shop is housed in two rooms and I have never seen so much exquisite lace. Everything in the first room was for sale, dresses, tablecloths, christening gowns, bags, lampshade and many other items, it seemed like every inch (sorry 2.5cm) was covered with stunning pieces of Vintage Lace.
In the second room was the Museum (£2.50) where beautiful dresses were displayed around the room with further lace samples on the walls and in cabinets. There was also a small display of lace making equipment and an unusual glass globe shape, which was used to magnify the work. Information boards explained the history of making the different types of lace and there were many. Some of the lace was stitched with thread finer than a human, but my favourite was the Carrickmacross, which was embroidery onto a net & muslin background, which was then trimmed away leaving only the delicate embroidered lace.
For anyone that is interested in textiles, not just lace, it is well worth a look.
The website below has an enormous amount of excellent photos, close ups too.
Also next door is an excellent tea shop with a fabulous selection of unusual cakes!
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