Hello Again! Thank you Jane--I had no clue! While Googling, I came across http://michamerrick.blogspot.com (Earthly Delight--Jan 22, 2011 in archives) & found a charming Branscombe lace blouse. Now I know what I've seen in "antique" shops, although not in such pristine, wearable condition! So that means we shall group Battenburg, Roumanian & Branscombe in the same family of laces? BTW--I still don't think I'll be making any tapes for Battenburg! LOL Easy for you but I will stick with machine made as I do rely on the gathering threads. You are much more clever & experienced so dived in to create what you wanted. I will stick to dyeing the tape when necessary, although it didn't take the dye too well & I'm not sure whether to blame the dye or the tape (or myself!). Thanks also to Jeri for reminding me about Sylvia's article on Roumanian lace--I own that issue! I've seen her at national seminar but was always busy with another technique & there are only 7 class days ! per week if you count Sat/Sun pre-seminar! Would you believe there is a Roumanian gal in Erie, PA who has a house full of this lace?! She did some sewing for me & was very surprised when I noticed her work. She emigrated 25 years ago & no one had ever asked before. Regarding machine lace, does anyone know what happened to all those wonderful lace products that were sold by Rue de France? When we moved, our lace curtains didn't fit our new windows. At that point the only lace I could find was made in Scotland & was quite expensive because it was made for historical applications. Apparently after RdF was purchased by Lillian Vernon, the French lace curtains just disappeared. Would love to know for future reference. In the meantime, while touring Taru Gardens yesterday, I met a delightful gal from Norway who is wintering in south Florida. She does hardanger & is going to show me the 3 national costumes she is making for relatives for Constitution Day, May 17th. I'm ! thrilled that she is willing to share her work. You can find lacemake rs in the strangest places! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL USA
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