In a message dated 10/5/2013 8:50:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Period costumers--take note!! Another post Oct. 3rd at http://plays-with-needles.blogspot.com/ a short video includes Chris Berry explaining the embroidery. Lace content: some metallic lace on a pair of gloves. Susan Hottle, Erie, PA USA ---------------------------------------------------- In your travels, always remember that lace and embroidery are usually paired in the same garments and fancy household furnishings. If you ever have the opportunity to go to Scotland on a needlework-focused trip, it is a top-of-the-list destination. My 3 trips there have been outstanding experiences with like-minded travelers. The plans made it possible to circle the country, and then visit inland places (like Blair and Balmoral Castles). The Burrell in Glasgow is very lovely. Interestingly, our Arachne lace expert Jean Leader and the embroidery expert Chris Berry live in the same Glasgow neighborhood! Susan Elliott mentions at the end of her photo essay that there were no postcards, images or books of any embroideries in the gift shop. This type of shopping can be difficult. Here are some suggestions: One of my hotels had a manager who loved used-book stores (in Edinburgh), and he supplied a list to visit on my own (I always arrive a couple days before the group with which I travel). I had a wonderful time in that city, and others after the formal tour - shopping for books in cozy shops, often sitting on floors pouring over printed treasures. Everything was shipped home, and when all the old books were piled up, there was a five foot stack of new purchases. Depending on your individual passion and budget limitations - take to the side streets in search of used-book and antiques shops. Ask, and each shop owner will send you on to the next. Request the COSTUME book section. Lace/embroidery books will be nearby. If you ask for lace/embroidery books, clerks are likely to say they do not have any. Embroidery shops tend to keep lace bobbins and lace books under the counter or in a back room. You must ask for what you want. In places like the Burrell, check the contents of museum-published books that feature an overview of their entire collection. There may be textiles and portraits of interest to you. (I have "The Burrell Collection" 2001 edition, which serves this purpose. Tucked inside are 3 relevant postcards that were available at the time.) Before your trip, check web sites of places you will visit. Pre-shop at each museum's gift/book store. 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]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
