Sue M., Were you at Winterthur 2 weeks ago? This old lady (Jeri) is getting tired of writing about all the interesting lace-related information learned on a daily basis. Yet, many people protest there is no news for lacemakers ? I need apprentices ! Volunteers ! Several younger members of Arachne attended the 2016 Needlework Conference at Winterthur Museum a couple weeks ago. Please share your notes about the first presenter Tricia Wilson Nguyen, Owner of Thistle Threads in Massachusetts, whose talk was about the many custom-made threads she has had manufactured. These include metal wrapped threads. Yes, it has cost over $1-million to do, and that is why only the most privileged embroiderers make her reproduction 17th C. embroideries from the kits she designs, assembles and sells! Nguyen is a force to be reckoned with: She is a business owner, mother raising children, educator, consultant to museums, and working engineer. (And we think we are busy?) Laces have the advantage of space (holes) and one costly spool of thread can make a dramatic impact. You can spend days - weeks - months reading the vast amount of information at: http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/ Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center -------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 10/21/2016 8:42:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Technically, the thesis includes replicating metal wrapped threads but linen thread is also being required. Spinning is the easy part, making lace samples in triplicate will be my challenge as a novice. Sue M - 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/
