Re: [lace] Making lace relevant to the 21st C. - shoe jewelry

[Jeriames]

Thank you, Susan, for this memo.  What I found interesting is  that the 
Italian artist is using paper products.  I very  well remember the snafu at the 
OIDFA Caen Congress, when the coach that was to  pick up people housed in 
the center of the city "forgot" us.  It was cloudy  and soon we were drenched 
by rain, and without umbrellas.   Finally, a coach arrived and we were on 
our way (though very late to  arrive).  The coach driver did not bring us to 
a door protected from the  rain, but dropped us off about a half a city 
block from the "concert  hall" door in a place where we stepped down into an 
ankle-high "body of  water".  The 4 ladies from Slovenia, dressed from 
head-to-toe in  lace, had to step into that.  Ilska was there, and will  
remember.
 
How horrible for lace shoes!  This Congress was organized by a  man.  And 
as a man, it seemed he had no idea what classy  lace-loving women might wear 
to a banquet.  The literature  had said to wear our best laces.  We entered 
a venue "called a concert  hall" that was more like a gymnasium.  We sat in 
folding chairs that had  hinges lethal to laces.
 
Lace conservation lessons learned?  I surely hope so.  Be  careful what you 
spend your money on.  Remember that I've counseled to  carry vulnerable 
laces and put them on at your destination.  Do you  remember what I wrote about 
parchment lace from the 1600s last month?   Very little has survived, 
because it could not be wet cleaned.
 
Susan mentioned a recent post from Arlene about lace shoes.  It  seems that 
memo never got to my inbox, Arlene.  Devon tells me I must  specifically 
address her in my postings to Arachne, or she does not receive  them.  We both 
use AOL.  So, now AOL does not talk to AOL.  What  a mess the techies have 
created.
 
Jeri Ames in Maine USA
Lace and Embroidery Resource Center
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In a message dated 3/15/2017 4:00:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
hottl...@neo.rr.com writes:
 

To Arlene's recent point about lace shoes, how about lace spats?   Before 
you conjure the Monopoly guy's feet, visit _www.bodyfurnitures.com_ 
(http://www.bodyfurnitures.com)   &  check out the "shoe jewellery" section.  
Yes, I 
tried on #4!   Exquisite but beyond my current budget.  When I finish 
working my lace  exhibit samples, this looks like a do-able project & one I 
would 
wear in a  heartbeat, especially if it's embellished with lace!  Is this a 
case of Gil  Dye's shoe roses meeting lace spats?  Hope so.  Sincerely, Susan 
 Hottle USA. 

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[lace] 2017 Arachne Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

We are down to the last days for sign ups for the bookmark exchange but
don't worry if you are a day or so behind.  I will make it happen.  Just
contact me (*linhud...@gmail.com *) and it will be
worked out.  Also, if you are delayed in mailing your bookmark to your
partner, let your partner and me know so we can take the worry out of the
wonderful anticipation.  This is to be FUN not a job or chore.  I will be
sending out the exchange partner pairings in a day or so - no later than
3/20 but sooner if able.  I am always anxious to know who will be getting
my bookmark and what far away place I will be receiving mail from.  But if
you were on holiday or didn't see the announcement until the last minute -
join in anyway.  Nothing ventured, nothing gained.  I believe there is time
to get a bookmark made and in the mail by June 1st.



This year the schedule will go like this:

March 1-18   Sign Ups

March 20  Exchange partner assignments made and emailed out

June 1  All bookmarks should be in the mail (receipt by 7-10 days
after this)



Please send me your name, snail mailing address, email address, how many
bookmark(s) you wish to make and any geographical location(s) you prefer,
if any.  Thank you.



If this is your first time, you are going to have lots of pleasure.  If you
have been doing this for years, you know how much fun it can be.  Any type
of lace and pattern is appropriate.  Any skill level is welcome.  This is
"creative license" at its best.  Don't be shy - shine.  May the lace bug
bite for lots of fun.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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