Kathleen writes: I think Nena wrote the needlelace books because she wanted the lace revival to include needlelace. There were already several bobbin lace books around, but none on needlelace at that time. I think that needlelace was her favourite craft!
I am trying to write the catalog for the exhibit. Since Ros Hills is in the show, I sat down to reread her books. In Colour and Texture in Needlelace, she makes reference to Nenia Lovesay. I was surprised to hear that Nenia made bobbin lace, as I had always associated her with needle lace. I had not realized what a major figure she was, though. Both she and Ros were involved in the City and Guilds program which I am beginning to realize must have had major impact. We didnât have it over here in the US, of course. I get the impression that this program is no longer in existence? Is that right? Was the City and Guilds program a major driver of the lace movement in the UK? Devon - 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/
