It's important when reading about the history of anything to get information from the different countries/people involved because publications from each will tell it from their own perspective.
So for the embroidered flour sacks, there are accounts both from Belgium and from the USA. Similarly when learning about the different laces we make. Jean Nathan in Poole, Dorest, UK - 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/
