Since my original response to this posting I have bought copies of lots 1-4 (lot 5 has smaller and less interesting patterns IMHO) and had a chance to examine what you get. I think anyone interested in the Victorian point ground laces (these came from Bayeux, but the designs closely resemble Chantilly) would find these irresistible. I received oversized (probably A3) copies of front *and back* of each parchment, all black-and-white but extremely clear. Having the back is particularly useful for some of the most worn prickings. The seller (ryphat) is also very pleasant to deal with. Yes, the patterns are for sale (again/still)--they can be bought using Buy It Now or, for the more economy-minded, at potentially lower prices as regular auctions. I would recommend getting Lot 1 at the Buy It Now price if you only want one lot-- those are the cream of the crop IMO.
The one drawback is that some of the best patterns are obviously only fragments of something much larger, which is a little frustrating. Also, of course, these certainly aren't for beginners, and there's nothing to guide the worker except the markings on the pricking! Finally, something completely different--I have put up a webpage to show off my wire lace jewelry, at http://home.mindspring.com/~skl58/index.htm Sue. At 9:47 PM 5/23/2005 -0400, "Malvary J Cole" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >There are several lots of Bayeux patterns on sale for $19.50 each. What they >are selling are copies of a few patterns with each lot. No-one has bid on >them :-) as obviously others thought the same as I did that the seller will >sell the same patterns over and over. (E-bay numbers are 8192744351, >8192737781, 8192741167 and 8192742511) > >Malvary in Ottawa Susan Lambiris Raleigh, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
