Dear Liz, When it gets closer to the time of the Bethesda IOLI Convention, members will receive helpful information. The committee has hosted several Conventions and they know what we like and what to offer in the way of extra activities, tours, museums, shopping suggestions, etc. in the Washington DC area. Specialist embroidery suppliers exist throughout our nation. The Embroiderers' Guild of America and American Needlepoint Guild have very active chapters throughout the country, including in the Washington DC area. There are quilting guilds, sewing guilds, knitting guilds, spinning and weaving guilds, a smocking guild, etc. Shops advertise in the bulletins and newsletters of these organizations. Teachers and specialists import and sell supplies. The guilds employ the best of teachers, many of whom have come to live in America from other countries and specialize in "ethnic" needlework. We also have teachers come from other countries just to teach, such as Jane Nicholas (stumpwork teacher from your Australia). In addition, there are general interest needlework magazines (like PieceWork) which have many advertisements - available in large bookstore magazine sections. You or your daughter Helen can go to such a store, pick up a selection of magazines, and sit in a chair in the store and read them from cover to cover, if you wish. If you would be more specific as to what you will want to shop for, I will try to help. I have been a member of EGA for 40+ years and ANG for about 35, and belong to several other needlework organizations that send bulletins. And, as with lace, I receive catalogs from specialist suppliers. My library here is comprehensive; and not limited to lace. Kindest regards, Jeri Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center ----------------------------- In a message dated 8/30/2010 11:39:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: I have been reading up about Bethesda, Maryland, - learning a bit before next years IOLI convention. Lots of information, - but Nothing at all about any Handcrafts!
Please tell me what the main crafts are, if anyone knows. - Might they be Patchwork and Quilting (Is it near Amish country? - sorry, but my geography is not crash hot, lately!) There must be lacemaking!!!, - but what else? Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
