Dear Lyn, This brings up another issue: Holes in the wood boxes could allow moths, insects, and micro-organisms to infiltrate. This is something to consider if critters are present in the home. You know if there are moths in your environment. Insects and micro-organisms can come inside on cut flowers, plants, fresh produce, family pets, people, etc. When I bought a 200-years-old Scottish tall clock at auction, I sent it right from the auction house to a wood expert, to be treated against critters. (There were traces of sawdust in the nooks and crannies!) (A friend told me how a tiny mouse worked its way into a closet and dined on waxed thread that was used to secure beads on a dress. By the time she discovered this, all the beads rolled to the floor when she lifted the dress. With no original pattern, the beaded dress could not be restored.) Again, make sure you put your review reminders on your personal calendars and keep these things in rooms you live in, not the attic or basement! Store your blue jeans in iffy places, not your lace treasures. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center
In a message dated 8/14/2011 6:45:10 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lynrbai...@desupernet.net writes: Dear Robin, You are quite right about wood. One of the things I got from Jeri's advice is that circulating air will really help to dissipate acidic air. So I'm toying with holes in the boxes, with the unbleached muslin bags touching the wood, and not the pillow. They are easier to replace than the pillow cover. Perhaps providing air circulation around the boxes by putting them on small feet, or just a piece of wood on the bottom to keep it separated from the box below. Opening the box on St. Catherine's Day is a great idea. Opening them up more frequently is probably even better. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
