In a message dated 8/1/06 6:30:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> PS. I would wash the linen for the tablecloth and wash the linen lace > separately, mangle them and let them dry, and then put the two together. I > would make the lace the size I wanted, then cut the linen to fit the lace. > That's what I do with handkerchiefs. You're very courageous to make lace > for a tablecloth. I tip my hat to you! > Dear Sally, Wonderful instructions! I am grateful to be learning from this thread of conversation. There is an open question for Sally: Future washings (and manglings), once the two - linen and lace - are attached? Whatever is to be done should be written (then sealed, so the ink will not run when damp or wet), and placed in storage (linen closet) with the heirloom, or in household inventory if the tablecloth is in use. An important precaution is to be sure the tablecloth is not - in future - put in an agitating washing machine! Our younger "sisters" think everything can be easily washed by a machine and thrown in a hot dryer. Please word instructions carefully, bearing in mind that some people are not familiar with words and instructions we followed and/or follow today. Do include fiber content, and the story of the making of the lace. This subject is like a foreign language to many, and will be more so in future.. Everyone, please prepare washing/care advice for any who would inherit an item of heirloom quality - in writing, sealed, etc. as noted above. That will confirm it is valuable and needs special love and care. I often wish some information came with the laces in my collection. It is quite impossible to piece together their stories of a century (or more) ago. Who, what, when, where, how? Plus care instructions. Kind regards, Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
