Since Tamara isn't here to explain..... Michelle Chase emailed arachne back in Feb to tell us about her planned thesis and book and to request patterns. As far as I can make out, her message did not give rise to any correspondence on arachne - but presumably Tamara got in touch with her privately. I'm not sure if I should do this, but below I've copied her message from lace digest volume 62. Hopefully this will answer various queries.
Also, in the UK theses have very limited circulation, mainly because of the cost of printing and binding. Its quite possible to get a spare copy from a student simply by accepting it unbound. Whether Michelle would be willing to do this, I don't know. The best thing would be to ask her personally. Jane Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 00:35:11 +0000 From: "Michelle Chase" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [lace] Request for Patterns I am a member of IOLI and the Golden Bobbins chapter of the North Carolina Regional Lacers, and I am writing a masters thesis on American lace making. I plan to write a short book on the history of lace making in America, with chapters on bobbin lace, needle lace, crochet, knitting, and tatting. In each chapter, I will recount the history, stories of lace makers both historical and contemporary, resources for further study, and patterns for that type of lace. If any American lace makers would like to submit an original design, I would be very grateful for the opportunity to include it in my thesis. If I use your design, I will of course acknowledge your contribution, and I will send you a copy of the book when it is finished. I am working on the research and writing now; I must submit the finished project in early April. I would appreciate any help with this- you may email me off list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you very much, Michelle Chase Ms Jane Read Southampton Oceanography Centre, Empress Dock, Southampton, SO14 3ZH, U.K. email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] tel: 02380-596432 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
