Hi Jackie and All, Some years ago on arachne we discussed this and decided to call Bobbin Lace "Braid Lace" and Battenberg style "Tape Lace". That lasted about 5 minutes <G>. Like Tamara I always ask now. In the US Battenberg is the term usually used for the lace made with a purchased tape. However, the wonderful Batsford book by Ineke van den Kieboom and Anny Huijben on B'berg style lace is called "The Technique of Tape Lace". Nellie Trivett's book is called "The Technique of Branscombe Point Lace". So I thought that Tape lace was the term used in the UK and Europe for B'berg style lace that's not specifically Branscombe Point or Luxeuil. Though I guess Brussels lace and Renaissance lace may also be used.
Is that confusing enough? Jane in Vermont, USA where the lilacs are perfuming the air. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
