It isn't very often that I go to see any of the small exhibitions at The
Hollies (Lace Guild HQ in Stourbridge) but I decided rather than posting
the book I had had for review I would take it back, and see the current
exhibition at the same time.
One of the recent acquisitions is a beautiful Honiton shawl, well worth
seeing, with a diamond ground of very even leadworks joining the motifs.
One of the collars on display had birds in with the flowers, which
caught my eye. There was another shawl, several collars and mats, a
bonnet (probably made for a Christening), and framed pieces including
one of Pat Perryman's costume ladies.
I couldn't come away without a look in the library (so I'll probably be
reading solidly for the next few days) and buying some thread from the
second-hand equipment etc that was for sale.
If you are in the English Midlands and have the chance to go and see
this exhibition, it is well worth doing in my opinion.
There is a new "Introduction to Milanese" book out, by Pat Read, which I
must admit I proof read. From not being the slightest bit interested
whilst at college and others were going into Milanese, reading this book
word for word, cover to cover has made me want to have a go. I've just
taken the second of the strips of Bucks (designed during Mom's last
night in hospital before she died last year, when I sat with her) off my
pillow, so now to work out which of the queue of things I want to do to
do next!
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Jane Partridge
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