Dear Lacemakers, I learned from my friend in Hungary last month that she has never opened all the addresses and photos sent to her, because no one showed her how. That's about 20 years of typing and research that never resulted in what was intended - and, she never told me. Often, what was sent was web addresses of Hungarian lacemakers! Of course, the situation is complicated for me to rectify because the main language on her computer is Hungarian, but she does receive direct mail in English, so....I have asked her grand nephew, fluent in English, to show her how to follow through. This suggests to me there are Arachne members who are not commenting because they are lacking information about how to do a Search that might inspire them to share knowledge with us. If you do not know how to do a Search, please ask someone to show you. It opens up a large lace world for you to explore, and sometimes that is what you need - perhaps you are unable to physically make lace, but would like to learn more on a lonely day.
If someone sends you addresses (as I often do) and you do not know how to highlight them and go directly to the sites, please ask someone to show you how. Why? In this case of Jane Atkinson's lace exhibit, there is a time limit. By the time you read about it in local guild newsletters and a larger guild's bulletin, it will have have closed. Jane Read requested a response about Ebb 'n' Flow, which will close October 28th. There is still time for people to attend it, and for someone to reply via Arachne.  A personal review by one of our members is preferable. >From afar, I can do Searches. Why don't you try this? By example, I've included in many memos where information was found, because I want everyone to learn how to do basic lace research. It seems that efforts to share-by-example are ignored. You respect teachers and professors (to whom many of you have paid tuition), but there is much to be gained by reading free Arachne postings. In this case: The person we want to know about is Jane Atkinson. We know the exhibit is Ebb 'n' Flow. Try searching both. I got the best list of information by Searching - Jane Atkinson lace exhibit Ebb 'n' Flow. If you can work your way through complicated lace patterns, you can all do this. Someone who experienced the exhibit can write an original response to Arachne, because her memory has been refreshed. Atkinson has written an article about her laces. It is in the Summer issue of the American IOLI Bulletin, pg. 32, and there are several laces pictured which are in the Ebb 'n' Flow exhibition. Also in America - there is a piece of her lace in the - Lace, not Lace - exhibit. It is shown and written about in the exhibit catalog, page 25. It is normal for bulletins from The Lace Guild (England) to contain an article from Atkinson, because she has been very generous. Sometimes memory kicks in. It took over an hour, but I found her article in my bulletin files, Ebb 'n' Flow, page 20 of the October 2017 issue. One year ago. It gives her website: www.contemporarylace.com Several times per year I recommend membership in The Lace Guild. It consistently publishes the best articles, color photography, and most content (64 pages, in Summer issue) - in 4 bulletins per year. Jeri Ames in Maine USALace and Embroidery Resource Center---------------------------------------------------In a message dated 10/10/2018 7:44:20 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Dear Jeri, I entirely agree with you, and its not just the Brugge congress...enjoyed your article...also the article from Devon about 'Lace, not Lace' exhibition...I'd love to hear more...what about 'Ebb 'n' Flow'? I'm trying to decide when I can fit in a visit. Is it worth it? What is the exhibition like? What should I look for? I don't remember another summer when there has been so much lace happening. Please, those who've been or participated, tell us about it!! Jane Read, New Forest, UK - 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/
