Dear Lacemakers, I am delighted that Jeri chimed in with her expert advice on the conservation/preservation aspect. Having been involved in the conservation of historic Civil War regimental/battle flags, we can see what happens when it is not done properly.
Although we don't have the problem of mixed fibers in the flags themselves, at the turn of the 20th century, the tattered flags were stitched (by machine)on netting. The rows of stitches are tiny, and now with new methods of conservation, each of those stitches have to be removed, one at a time, by hand. No wonder the cost is enormous! Spend the money now for the base to mount the beautiful lace. Future generations will hopefully appreciate it. Happy Lacemaking, Betty Ann Rice in Roanoke, Virginia USA where it is a gazillion degrees F today. ===================== From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Lacemakers, Conservators run into real problems with lace that is appliqued to net/tulle, because the threads are not manufactured in the same way. 1. A web site that you may reference to make e-mail contact, and maybe receive professional recommendations: http://www.honitonmuseum.co.uk/ 2. If you feel a veil is too droopy for the big day, you can add a stiffer layer under it. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
