You have read memos from me about Gawthorpe Hall, where the 2nd largest textile collection in England (after the Victoria and Albert Museum) resides.
 Gawthorpe was built between 1600 and 1605, before the Puritans landed on Plymouth Rock (1620). Another historic frame of reference is that Queen Elizabeth I died in 1603.  The Summer 2018 edition of the American magazine, Victorian Homes, features properties "Restored and Resplendent". Among them, Gawthorpe Hall, pages 32-41. Decorative features - everything from wood carvings, furniture, wallpaper, carpets, plastered ceilings, etc. give wonderful ideas for lace and embroidery designs. Wish they told more about the lace, embroidery, and costume collections of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth.  They did not give a web address, but I will - because so much that is inspiring for guild programs can be found - at www.gawthorpetextiles.org.uk/  Work your way backwards to the blog for March 29th, to see a famous lace panel "Battle of Britain". on exhibit this year. If you wish to see items in the collection, including lace and whitework, click on Online Gallery at the top of the blog.  Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
