Hi everyone In the Sampler & Antique Needelwork Quarterly, vol. 32, there is a very good article on Dresden Embroidered Lace (usually I avoid the needle craft - a textile colleague said 'you should read this'). The only thing missing from this interesting well-cited article is a picture of the bobbin lace that Dresden embroidered lace imitated. Dresden work, as elegant as Brussels bobbin lace in appearance, was far less expensive to produce/purchase.
In this article, under the heading 'Dresden as Schoolgirl Embroidery' there is a quote to the effect that needlework instruction was offered (at a place in Norfolk - USA, Philadelphia area?) including "true Dresden and Catgut, either coarse or fine, in a direct imitation of lace." Inquiring 'mind' needs to know - what is this Catgut lace?! -- bye for now Bev in Sooke, BC (west coast of Canada) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
