Hello all,
Many will be aware that I have compiled (at the editing stage) A Dictionary of English Antique Lace Bobbins appropriate for web publication. I have also written "A Collectors Guide to Antique English Lace Bobbins" which is complete and ready for web publication. I need to say that this guide could not have been created without my being given total access to the Diana Smith Collection, (Lace bobbins) and her advice and guidance so freely and expertly given. I acknowledge her help with deep gratitude as it is the pre-eminent lace bobbin collection in private hands that I am aware of. This document is based on a classification first published by Charles Freeman in a booklet published by the Borough of Luton Museum and Art Gallery (1958 and reprinted until 1980) Its title is "Pillow Lace in the East Midlands" and possibly the book that started my education and building of knowledge on Lace Bobbins. I am biased, but it is a great starter for collectors, it is totally and beautifully illustrated in colour and covers all the genres a beginner or even an average collector would need. It has excellent examples from the Diana Smith Collection illustrated in each genre. I am really looking for a suitable and willing web site to host this document. "Proudly" (all authors have big egos about their work! Smile) I would like it on a site of significance to Lace and one which the webmaster keeps a reasonable eye on the content and presentation of their site. Perhaps you would be kind enough to share your suggestions on this list please. I need to say that this document is not suitable for one such lace archive lace web site that is in preparation. I am not guaranteeing I will follow your advice, but I will consider all suggestions as I believe in the process of consultation as two heads are better than one. I have considered hosting my own page, but I am erratic, up and down, procrastinate and not madly interested in running a web site [a bit bipolar I think] So that is out of the question. I am not at all interested in commercial print publication, besides I think it is difficult, expensive and not necessarily "profitable" in the end; besides which this is my hobby not my job. Summary. I am looking for a reputable "lace" based web site that would care for "my" publication (Please remember the generosity of the Diana Smith Collection) and be available for all web users and bobbin collectors to consult. What do you think? Thanks a lot Brian BTW, You might like to see my "other" hobby blog!! Beware, you might get a surprise! .smile https://modernquiltjourney.wordpress.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/