In a message dated 1/26/07 8:31:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I was introduced to bobbin lace making by my husband's aunt, who lives in > England. She showed me how to do it, but unfortunately where I live don't > seem to have much of a support base. I am still fascinated with bobbin lace > > making though, so have really been enjoying the posts to this list as well > as the video links...thanks so much. It is amazing how much work bobbin > lace making involves. > Dear Kathi, Look at: www.minnlacesociety.org www.internationaloldlacers.org (Large American Lace Guild, which has 28 members who live in Minnesota). You should be able to find lacemakers demonstrating at state and local fairs, street fairs, historic house museums. You may be able to get references from owners at independently-owned quilt or yarn shops. And, your state may have a state fiber arts organization, with state or national endowment for the arts funding. Ask at any museum how to find the state arts commission to help you find fiber artists. Also, members of the Embroiderers' Guild of America and American Needlepoint Guild should be able to point you in the correct direction -- to people who make lace, teach lace, and can provide information about where to buy supplies. Needlelace instruction is offered by these organizations, and the teachers of needlelaces will know of bobbin lacemakers. 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]
