Dear Lacemakers, Have waited a while for someone else to comment on the Broomstick Lace feature article in the November-December issue of "PieceWork". If you were one of the people interested in this subject in recent months, you can locate magazine at a major American bookstore like Barnes & Noble or Borders. It is often possible to sit down in the store and read part of a magazine. There are a series of pictures showing how to do this crochet technique. The "broomstick" in this case is a large knitting needle. There are instructions for a darling Scottish-style christening bag, plus the story of this tradition. Pages 32-35. Next, there is a crocheted-lace challenge (contest) which involves crocheting your version of a Maltese edging (looks like Bedfordshire Maltese lace, featuring leaves). It would be nice to see some Arachnes enter. Page 22. Deadline Jan. 15, 2010. Some of you might like to read about "Three Centuries at Sajou, Purveyors of French Needlework Supplies", page 38. Google Maison Sajou for more information. On French language articles, you can sometimes click on "translation" and Google takes care of the rest. There are knitted lacy stockings from Weldon's, translated to modern terms, on page 16 AND a lacy garter-stitch scarf (Orenburg) made with angora yarn, page 49. And much more. The deadline for submitting articles for next year's Lace Issue is Dec. 1, 2009.
Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
