In a message dated 12/18/04 11:47:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Devon wrote: > > Perhaps we should all make it a point to never leave the house for a > > fancy occasion, gallery opening, night at the opera, etc. without > > some hand made lace or lace jewelry on. > Dear Lacemakers, It is very enjoyable to see people wearing laces. In fact, it is one of the things I like about being at a lace convention. However... This reminded me of an experience at IOLI 2003 in New Jersey. I was wearing a lace collar or jabot at all times, usually a fairly new lace. My clothes are purchased with this in mind -- the necklines are carefully selected to be protective of lace. But, then came the experience with a woman in a very crowded hotel elevator - and this time we were going to a special event. The lace was a lovely Duchess/Point de Gaze bertha collar loosely draped over shoulders so that it would not touch my neck and pick up skin oils. A woman with pronged rings on every finger, and long fingernails, reached up and began fondling it. There was no space to move away from her. I quietly asked her to enjoy looking at it, but not to touch, and her reply was "I collect lace and I know how to handle it." Really? I (Jeri) know not to wear old laces in public places, but this was a convention of lacemakers - all of whom should have known better than to handle lace belonging to someone else without permission. My advice would be to select your laces and places to wear them with great care. Remember that coats or jackets will dislodge and pull on lace, that auto seatbelts are a real menace to laces (old or new) of all types, and that the garments over which you place lace should be pre-tested to assure that they will not transfer dye or particles (such as blue from denim or tiny bits from velvet or wool) onto/into the lace. Kind regards, Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace & Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
