Yes, Jocelyn! These sampler rolls are somewhat common for forms of embroidery as a way to show the maker has mastered various techniques. Do you think we Arachne members should give a name to such rolls that are specifically made to show lace samples ? Maybe they could be called "Lace Sampler Rolls" ? What does everyone else think ? When several are ready, it would be nice if several Arachne members would write articles about them in various lace bulletins around the world. That way, the name would "stick" and not be confused with other names (such as Pronkrol). It would be nice if everyone would learn enough embroidery to sign, date, give nation, to these little items that are sure to become collectibles. Those of us who are asked to identify laces always regret that old laces only hint at the makers, dates, and places of making (who, when, where). You could also write something about the rows of laces and put in a small pocket... Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center -------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 5/13/2015 11:50:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Hi, I went to google today and wrote "pronkrol images" in the query line. Many photos came on screen, with links to websites. I didn't see any lace ones, only various types of embroidery, often white background, a number with white thread: hardanger, schwalm, pulled thread/drawn thread. Lovely work! I especially like the mini pronkrol on youtube. Earlier tried a split word, pronk search says it is an antelope... Runner? We can certainly start a new trend with a lace roll. J Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2015, at 8:19 AM, [email protected] wrote: > > Dear Susan, > > A roll of sampler embroidery stitches in the embroidery community is not > that unusual. Here, I'll suggest you look at sampler books and articles - > or ask someone in the Embroiderers' Guild for suggestions close to wherever > you live. In fact, it seemed to me the Pronkrol was of embroidery. Today > is rather busy for me, but I'll look at sampler books if you wish. There > must be over 100 on my shelves from various parts of the world. > It is the name Pronkrol that is throwing you off. Think of what is > similar in English. > > There are also magazines, especially the quarterly "Sampler & Antique > Needlework". You prompted a reply from me on May 10th about Tricia Wilson > Nguyen of Thistle Threads. She writes for this magazine. You might find > something like the Pronkrol in Tricia's older blogs. It will not carry a > Dutch-language name. > > Jeri Ames in Maine USA > Member of Embroiderers' Guild of America 47 years > Lace and Embroidery Resource Center > --------------------------------------------------------- > > > In a message dated 5/13/2015 8:43:15 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > [email protected] writes: > > Thank you Gon, Adele & Jocelyn for explaining the Pronkrol. Is there a > tutorial on how to make one? Or a photo that could be posted to Flickr? > Our little IOLI charter chapter can't afford a teacher so we are planning a > "Lace In" at my house in June. We are going to make items from the weekly > "insertions & edgings" that are posted on Gon's site. Since there are so > many ideas & techniques, there will surely be something for everyone & we > will try to help each other master the lessons. It would be fun to make a > Pronkrol to store our results! Any advice would be most welcome. Sincerely, > Susan Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA > > Sent from my iPad > > - > 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/ > > - > 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/ - 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/
