In a message dated 4/17/06 8:32:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I recently got a copy of the book, "Ruskin Lace & Linen Work" by Elizabeth > Prickett. It's a Batsford book, published in 1985. > > In response to your observation that "I tend to think it's more of a > needle-lace than anything else, but I am prepared to be told that I am > completely wrong!", I offer the first sentence on the coverleaf of the book: > "In 1894 John Ruskin gave his name to a form of embroidery which was > practised in the Lake District and which incorporated three forms of > needlework: drawn thread, cut linen, and needlepoint lace." It should be > noted that the linen used for this work was grown and processed in the same > region. > > So I think that you are not likely to be told you're entirely wrong!! The > lace part of the work is needle lace, but the drawn thread and cutwork are > what distinguish this needle lace as "Ruskin". > Dear Lacemakers, Not long after this book was published, I toured the English Lakes District with a group of experienced embroiderers - members of The Embroiderers' Guild of America. We spent several days in the company of Elizabeth Prickett, which included a class and her taking us around to see the Ruskin Laces. She also showed her bobbin lace pillow, but I've never heard that she teaches it. The English Lakes District is incredibly beautiful, and there are other tourist attractions to delight. Souvenir bobbins were found in shops. Had to ask for them - they were not out for viewing. It was in this area that I purchased several deer horn bobbins, as well. So far as I know, Prickett's book is the only recent one (and not so recent at that) devoted to Ruskin Lace. If you love to make needle laces - it would be a very nice addition to your lace book collection. Incidentally, anyone interested in making needle laces may be interested in checking the courses offered by EGA (and possibly embroiderery organizations in other nations). They usually offer a range of classes via correspondence or at regional and national seminars that may be of interest to you. They consider the needle laces to be part of the embroidery family, and since there are more members than there are in lace guilds, there is more instruction available for those who wish to make lace with a threaded needle. 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]
