Dear Lacemakers, Lori (Lacefairy) first saw beautiful antique needle and bobbin laces - up close - at my home, as a result of being shown needlelaces as part of an embroidery class I taught about buttonhole stitch variations. She was so inspired, she joined lacemakers here in Maine, and went on to develop the Lacefairy web site that many of you use. If I remember correctly, she first told me about the French royals using old laces the way we use toilet paper. I am not surprised. You can read about the excesses at the French courts of the 18th C. Since my library collection of books covers many aspects about lace and embroidery, there is a shelf devoted to biographies of the people of history who wore lace. I recommend biographies by Antonia Fraser, as one example. I've sent this inquiry to Lori, in case she remembers where the information came from. Perhaps it was a web site about the history of toilet paper! Jeri Ames Lace and Embroidery Resource Center
In a message dated 10/16/2008 10:47:27 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello all, I was watching a show on tv about how toilet paper is made. (The show is called "How It's Made.) Sometimes they discuss the history of an item. The narrator claimed that 'French Royalty used lace!' I've never heard of this before and highly doubt its veracity. Aside from the expense, the rarity, etc. I would think that the holes and flimsiness would make it unsuitable for the job. What do you think? Heather Abbotsford, BC - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
