Hi Katrina, Jeri, Carolyn and All,
Was the Ipswich tapestry the one designed and made by Isabel Clover? She
lives locally (Suffolk UK) and does the most exquisite work, and I think
still runs classes in Goldwork, and Church Embroidery - they are, as you can
imagine, usually over-subscribed! I know the one she recently made for
Ipswich has been on show in the US - I assume that this must be the one, and
was so pleased to hear that you thought highly of it too.
Carol - Suffolk UK
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From: "Carolyn Hastings" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Katrina longmuir'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
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Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 12:11 AM
Subject: [lace] Ipswich Lace ( UK & USA)
Dear Katrina,
I'm sorry that you were disappointed to find that the Ipswich lace of my
message was from Ipswich, USA. Add to that the fact that I really wasn't
referring to what we Americans call "Ipswich Lace", but rather to the lace
that is currently housed at the museums operated by the Ipswich Historical
Society. The laces in these collections is of a huge variety, and were
donated over a period of time by people who were aware of the connection
of
the town of Ipswich (Massachusetts) to the 18th-early 19th c. lace
industry
here in New England.
As an aside, I would like to mention the beautiful exhibit of embroidery
that was made in the town of Ipswich (UK) and on display this summer in
Ipswich (USA). It was a very impressive display of skill and talent, in
addition to being a lot of fun in learning more about **your** Ipswich.
I live about fifty miles from Ipswich (MA, USA), but feel privileged to be
so close to a historical lacemaking center.
Best,
Carolyn
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Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 5:45 PM
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Subject: RE: [lace] Ipswich Lace (a reference to Pilgrims and lace in
paragraph 5)
Dear Jeri Ames, If my signature block had stayed on my message I said I
was
Katrina in
a very bleak Ipswich in England, (where incidentaly they have just
found the
man charged with 5 girls murder in December 2006 Guilty-there is
justice after
all), but we are hoping for warmer weather this weekend.
In answer to your very informative answer I was pleased to hear the
background
of 'Ipswich Lace' and will certainly find the books mentioned to obtain
further information.
It was just that for a moment when reading Ipswich Lace I thought of
the town
I live in
where there are several lacemakers today. But it is wonderful to hear
the
history and to
dip into the background of something we love so much.
Thank you once again and I will certainly keep reading the letters -
best
regards from
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