Hi Arachnids, Carol wrote:
> A lady came in with the material for her wedding gown, and also had a > large > package in her hands. We enthused over the material, then I enthused > even more over the contents of the package - a looooong length of bobbin > lace, quite coarse, about five inches wide, and white. She wanted this > dyed to match her material for her dress .........She did look lovely - > but how I wished that she's > used some cheap white machine lace to dye with the tea Can't but help playing devil's advocate here <g> Does every single item of lace have to become a museum piece? Is that the best, ultimate fate for a piece of lace? What is so inherently wrong in handmade lace being used for that which it was originally intended - ie decoration on a special garment or other item? Yes, some precious things should be looked after to the "nth" degree, and kept in a museum (although they may hardly be looked at, and then only by knowledgable specialists). But lace was made to be used/worn and displayed in all its glory. Nothing lasts for ever, no matter how it's cared for. Yes, take proper care with pieces that are to be kept because of thier historic/sentimental value or exquisite working. But I can't see what's so terrible about using handmade lace on a garment, even if it is old and may have been treated/used in a manner which might make some people shudder. Please, I'm not having a go at anyone, just wanted to mention a different viewpoint. Happy New Year's Eve Eve! Jen in Melbourne, Australia (hot and sunny, forecast temp for tomorrow 42 degs celcius (I think that's about 108 deg F) & I don't have aircon!) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
