Dear Susan, So many questions! Did you read my reviews of Gil Dye's books: Gold & Silver Edgings,16th & 17th Century Lace, Book 1 Surface Decoration in Silk and Metallic Thread, 16th & 17th Century Lace, Book 3 You can go to the Arachne archive and put Gil Dye in the Search box. Her books have metallic laces with spangles worked into them, including prickings and instructions. http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/index.html Gil will be teaching this sort of thing at the IOLI convention in Sacramento California, August 3-9, 2014. Gil has also written a series of articles about these laces. They appeared in recent IOLI Bulletins. She has been most generous. In addition, since I know you like embroidery of this and the Tudor period, you might look at how spangles are used with embroidery. I took a Tudor period Blackwork class with Jane Zimmerman in 2001 at the ANG seminar in Arlington Virginia (just before 9/11) in which gold spangles were sewn in a random way on the evenweave linen areas not covered with stitching. We made a sweet bag, much like those you can see in Jacqui Carey's self-published 2009 book "Sweet Bags". Depending on how long the strings are on a bag, you can wear one as a pectoral, around your neck - if your front is flat. It is interesting Jacqui writes about more than braiding. My book came from http://ruthkernbooks.blogspot.com. You could have a look again at the site you have sent us to on several occasions, once quite recently, where such work is beautifully presented. Perhaps you have some needlework or costume books which would also show how spangles were used centuries ago. There is also the very wonderful book I reviewed last year that covers the art of Tudor and Stuart fashion - In Fine Style, by Anne Reynolds. Review will be in our archives Quite a few Arachne members purchased this book. As for what you want to do Susan, why must you follow tradition? It seems you could be quite original and no one would criticize. It is OK to study the old and then create something reflecting the present era. There are no rules - just the ones you impose on yourself. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center --------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 7/21/2014, [email protected] writes: Hello All! With magnification I discovered that all the embellishments on my wretched fans are the real deal--spangles made from wire!! The larger size seem to be silver plated brass? Not sure of the 2mm as there is no tarnish, however, neither are reactive to a magnet so are not steel. After much snipping & cleaning I now have 136 3mm spangles & over 300 2mm spangles. Not enough for a Plimoth Jacket (ha ha!), but should be plenty for a lovely period piece of some sort. All of which begs the questions: are there patterns specifically designed for the application of spangles or is any pretty edging fair game? Does the lace itself need to be worked in metallic thread or can a neutral thread be embellished with the understanding that the impact will be less glittery? Is it OK to mix sizes & colors on the same piece since I have a stash of Kreinik #19, #18 & #16 gold, plus #14 silver? Several early lace classes have been offered recently but I don't recall that any involved spangles so how does one learn the protocol of using them for lace? Is there a book specific to this topic? My spangle collection has been keeping company with my long-idle goldwork supplies. They are too beautiful to keep in a drawer so what's the best way to do something with them before I'm in the urn? Lace content: would you believe, I snagged some vintage lace/trim off the fans too! It's an embarrassment of riches for $4. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA USA
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