The last item pictured on the site Avital gave us (below) was by Veronica Main, England. Perhaps there are some who are more than a little interested, so you might like to know that Main wrote a excellent book: "Swiss Straw Work - Techniques of a Fashion Industry", 2003, ISBN 0-9541795-0-1, Main Collins Publishing (self-pub.), 192 pages, very well illustrated in color, with detailed instructions, soft cover. Chapters on History, Materials, Equipment, Split Straw, Straw Thread, Whole Straw, Flattened Straw, etc. Some of this work is done using needlelace techniques. If you cannot find the book, contact me personally, and I will share how to reach the author in England. Without her permission, I will not violate her privacy on our public site (Arachne) -- which Google picks up! ****Security reminder to those who like to jump in with additional information -- think twice about what you are sharing -- Google captures what you write to Arachne.**** Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center ---------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 10/9/2012 4:05:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, spind...@gmail.com writes:
I just found this link on a Nordic Needle newsletter. Straw used as embroidery and lace thread:\ http://www.thestrawshop.com/straw-embroidery.htm Avital - 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/albums/most-recent
