We are much too far for Ithaca even though I wish I could go. However, the Portland Lace Guild had their annual Lace Day yesterday -- and celebrated their 35th year anniversary.
We are lucky to have one lace vender with the full range of supplies who is willing to drive three hours to get to us. We also had 4 specialty venders with their things, plus a consignment table for members. Four Make It and Take It projects were set up in the hall for people to do on their own. There were three small classes for those interested -- a Torchon leaf pattern, tatting, and Romanian Point Lace sample project. The guild provides large submarine sandwiches, and, this year, an anniversary cake. Members bring snack foods to go with this. There's always lots to eat. Everyone got door prizes, and one person got a Grand Door Prize of a lacemaking video. (Thanks, Henzel Productions!!) This year it was a new lacemaker, so the video will be put to good use. By the end of the day, our pocketbooks were lighter, our tote bags were heavier, a bit of lace probably was made, and friendships were extended or begun. Thus, another Lace Day blends into history, while we start planning for Next Year. We couldn't go to Ithaca, but we had our own Lace Celebration. If you are in Oregon next year on October 1, come join us for our 2007 Lace Day. Happy lacing, Alice in Oregon -- where it's raining a bit, but supposed to be sunny the rest of the week. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
