Re: [lace] New Book Bedfordshire Lace Designs Louise West
I took a Flanders class in Peterborough, England in April. It's the kind of class people go back to year after year. Louise West was one of the students, and she was showing the proofs of her new book, which was about to go to the printer. I ordered one, and it arrived after publication on May 11. For a while I think I was the only owner of the book in the US. I forgot the book when I went to my next lace meeting, but I had the title and the website address. One of the members purchased it based on my recommendation. I can be persuasive. Then yesterday, June 4, I remembered to bring the book when 15 members of the group demonstrated at Winterthur, one of the summer homes of the Duponts, owners of the huge chemical company in Delaware. There is a large textile collection there. We were demonstrating to bring attention to the Public Day of the 2017 IOLI National Convention on July 19 at the Radisson Valley Forge Hotel, outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I think that everyone who looked at the book was planning on buying it. As Noelene says, it is not a book for beginners. No cross and twist explanations in the beginning. You do need to know how to make leaves, but that's the same with almost all Bedfordshire patterns. The patterns get progressively more complicated, and the instructions and diagrams get progressively less. The instructions are meticulous. But the notable thing about this book is the nature of the designs. While based on traditional designs and techniques, there is a vitality to these designs, and a freshness because the designs are by someone modern, looking forward after looking back. I believe that Louise West has an MA in Textile design, or something like that. I predict that Louise will be an important name in world wide lace circles. I do not know who carries this book, as I purchased directly from the author, in cash, etc. But the website is: www.louisewestlacedesign.co.uk Lyn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, where the weather has been very pleasant, even with some rain. Only 9 more days of school for the kids in our neighborhood. "My email sends out an automatic message. Arachne members, please ignore it. I read your emails." Noelene wrote: >To quote the forward, the designs in this book have been inspired by a range >of sources, some historical, others from plant life, and one from another >artist's paintings The book is not aimed at the complete beginner to >lacemaking, but at the lacemaker who has some knowledge of Bedfordshire who >wants to work new patterns. > >The book starts with a simple bookmark with full working instructions, and >progresses through a total of 25 various lovely patterns of increasing >difficulty until the final patterns are just the pricking and a photo of the >worked lace. > >Author: Louise West >Title: Bedfordshire Lace Designs >Language: English >87 pages, soft card cover, 2017 >19.95 UK Pnds. >ISBN 978 0 9957370 0 6 > - 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/
[lace] Louise West Bedfordshire book
I also have her new book and I love it. The designs are so pretty. I think I love the Paisleyone the best plus the Daisy Edging. There is so much eye candy in this book. I also got my copy like in three days from across the pond. That was quick and she signed it for me too. Sherry Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android - 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/
[lace] New Book Bedfordshire Lace Designs
Jeri, thanks for your advice that a new book by Jana Novak is available. I don't think I've seen mention of the new book by Louise West, Bedfordshire Lace Designs. I've just received my copy from the UK, and am delighted with it. To quote the forward, the designs in this book have been inspired by a range of sources, some historical, others from plant life, and one from another artist's paintings The book is not aimed at the complete beginner to lacemaking, but at the lacemaker who has some knowledge of Bedfordshire who wants to work new patterns. The book starts with a simple bookmark with full working instructions, and progresses through a total of 25 various lovely patterns of increasing difficulty until the final patterns are just the pricking and a photo of the worked lace. Author: Louise West Title: Bedfordshire Lace Designs Language: English 87 pages, soft card cover, 2017 19.95 UK Pnds. ISBN 978 0 9957370 0 6 Noelene at The Angle noel...@lafferty.com.au - 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/
[lace] Gil Dye's New Book: Introducing Bone Lace
Gil Dye, Jean Leader and I have been corresponding about this new little book. Again, it is not one I am able to review at this time. A copy is being hand-carried to me. Perhaps you have already purchased it and would like to provide a review to Arachne members. If you are placing an order for several new books, you'll want to have this basic information. Author: Gilian Dye Title: Introducing Bone Lace - A Beginner's Guide to Working Early Bobbin Lace Publisher: Cleveden Press (Jean Leader) 44 page A5 size Soft cover, 2017 79 images including samples, patterns, diagrams (Gil Dye is guilty of giving a lot of information to our various lace guilds and guild members in the form of donated articles for our various guild magazines/bulletins. For this reason, I wish to publicly thank her for her generosity of spirit. Her publisher, Jean Leader, has given (and is giving) so much to us that it is staggering. Jeri Ames) Price of Introducing Bone Lace varies depending on where you order it. http://clevedenpress.wordpress.com/publications Scotland: 10 pounds + shipping/handling http://www.barbara-fay.com Germany: 19,00 euros + shipping/handling _www.vansciverbobbinlace.com_ (http://www.vansciverbobbinlace.com) USA: $19.95 + shipping/handling Van Sciver's site provides further information: This book, a mix of history and practical instruction, assumes no previous knowledge of bobbin lace, so is suitable for complete beginners. It would also be of interest to textile researchers and those involved in re-enactment or costumed interpretation. 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/
[lace] Jana Novak's New Book Series: Perfect Lace Technique
Jana Novak has sent information to share with you. I will not be able to review her new book at this time, because there is not a copy on this side of the Atlantic Ocean. However, as you begin a new Summer of lacemaking, demonstrating, and teaching in the northern Hemisphere, it may be one of special interest to you. This is available from Barbara Fay in Germany: a quality book supplier many people use, including Americans and Canadians. I often order from them and have found their shipping/handling fees to be reasonable: http://www.barbara-fay.com Author: Jana Novak Title: Perfect Lace Technique 1 - Beginning Languages: English, German, Danish, Czech 74 page Hardback, 2017 28,00 Euros This is the first of 6 books on the subject of Perfect Lace Technique. Each describes a specific topic. Book collectors will be quite familiar with Jana Novak's books and innovative designs, which always yield positive reviews. Before you order - my next memo is about Gil Dye's new book, also available from Barbara Fay. Buy 2 and save on shipping/handling. 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/
[lace] Bookmark
Dear All, Today I received a really pretty  bookmark and postcards of beautiful  Sussex from Joepie Hammond. It was really worth waiting for. Thank you Lin and Jenny for making this exchange possibe. Best regards Carole from Malta ð¥Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android - 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/
[lace] Burano
Janice, It was Lidia. Easy for me to remember because it is my daughter's name. The lace display is to the rear of the store and on the second floor, so it may not be obvious from the street. Devon Sent from my iPhone - 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/
Re: [lace] Burano Italy
Thanks to Avital, Annette and Corinne for the information about Burano. I will pass it all on to my friend so she can plan ahead. This list is the best when it comes to getting up to date information. I remember coming back with lots of photos of the buildings on Burano and Murano, and when in the museum I was lucky enough to enter the room at the far end where the lacemakers were working on their needle lace. There was one person who spoke some English so she was able to tell me what they were doing.  Now I have done some needlelace myself, I can appreciate the time it took them to complete one doily between them.I remember hearing Americans talking about the wonderful lace on sale on the stalls, when in fact it was embroidery!! I did tell them to go to the shop with the real stuff. Janice Blair Murrieta, CA, jblace.com - 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/
[lace] Authentic Handmade Laces for Sale - England
A new topic that I hope will generate some really good information. starting with England. Please change the word England in the subject line, and tell us about a place you have found to buy handmade lace, preferably a not-for-profit place like a museum: Tomorrow, I'll change the heading to Hungary and tell you about Kiskunhalas. After that, it is your turn.. Visit a place where authentic laces are featured: Allhallows in Honiton. They receive donations of old laces, they salvage elements in old damaged laces (like flowers), and they sell them inserted in jewelry (pins and pendants) in the gift shop. They also sell presentable old Honiton items (like collars) that are not suitable to keep in their museum collection, which are useful to have when you are setting up a lace exhibit. I have purchased both these types of lace and also gently-used lace books right in the museum shop. It is about 10 years since I last visited this lovely market town and its museum. Honiton is a delightful place with a beautiful main street of shops of all kinds, human-sized buildings, and it appears to be prosperous and safe. All they show in the Allhallows Shop on line is a Honiton Lace Starter Kit. No prices, no description. Clicks do not work. They apparently need a volunteer to help them market things that will raise money for the museum, starting with improving their web site to be more user-friendly. Is there someone who belongs to The Lace Guild (England) who is located near Honiton and reading this? Can you help us with information? I see opportunities for keeping Arachne supplied with the latest lace news every day. We need to share to keep Arachne interesting. https://www.honitonmuseum.org/ 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/
[lace] Fake Labeling of Laces for Sale in Europe
If you know people who do not receive my AOL messages who should receive this, please feel free to forward it to them. For all who travel and like to bring home lace from the traditional places where handmade lace is made in Europe: When we advise our friends, who usually do not know as much about handmade lace as we do, it is wise to warn them about touristy places and their practices of palming off imported laces from places in the Orient. I learned from a Belgian friend 20 years ago, and it was written here on Arachne a few times, that the law (at least in Belgium) is that if it is labeled "Made in Belgium" - it really must be made in country. If it is labeled "Belgian Lace" - it could be made anywhere. One of our previous Arachne correspondents added to this that she knew of someone who had a job in Belgium re-labeling imported laces. That means, removing what was attached on imports by law (a Chinese label), and replacing with "Belgian Lace". Everyone, please be sure you tell your traveling friends about this practice. It is probably the same in Italy, another place with a strong lace history. You must also be careful in Eastern European nations where people think they are buying laces or embroideries from the country they are visiting. Many are made elsewhere and are marketed by Gypsies.When you see masses of laces offered in places you are visiting, it is OK to buy, but know the laces and embroideries are probably not from that place. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center -- Re: Burano Italian Laces The museum has lace-related books and postcards. I would say that 99% of the lace sold in the tourist shops that line the route to the museum comes from China. There are probably some shops that do sell Burano lace, but you'd have to Google them, take your own magnifying glass, and a heavy wallet! Enjoy! Burano is such fun to photograph. Avital - 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/
Re: [lace] Burano Italy
I was in Burano about five years ago. I don't recall seeing any private collections when I was there, but the Lace Museum does have a splendid collection. Unfortunately, they did not allow photography at the time. Maybe that has changed since. The Museo de Merletto is not open long hours (closed on Mondays!) and it's a longish boat ride to Burano. It's a good idea to plan in advance, and to check that the museum is open. http://museomerletto.visitmuve.it/en/home/ They have lacemakers giving demos. When I was there the lacemakers did not speak English, but I was allowed to photograph them: https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=14028151%40N04&sort=date-taken-desc&text=burano&view_all=1 The museum has lace-related books and postcards. I would say that 99% of the lace sold in the tourist shops that line the route to the museum comes from China. There are probably some shops that do sell Burano lace, but you'd have to Google them, take your own magnifying glass, and a heavy wallet! Enjoy! Burano is such fun to photograph. Avital On Mon, Jun 5, 2017 at 12:10 AM, Janice Blair wrote: > A friend asked me where to look and shop for lace while visiting Burano. I > mentioned that years ago I visited a shop that had a private lace collection > in the upper level but I could not remember the name or location. It may > have been Lidia's or not. Checking that out online it does not mention the > private museum so maybe that is no longer available. Does anyone know where > I might have seen it? I also told her to check out the lace museum. Janice > Blair Murrieta, CA, jblace.com > > - > 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/ -- Blog: http://apinnick.wordpress.com Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/spindexr/sets - 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/
RE: [lace] Burano Italy
There is a shop on the main walkway to the Museum which often has someone making lace outside and does have a private collection. I do not know the name. The museum is definitely worth seeing as there is a good video to watch before going upstairs to see amazing lace. Corinne Brighton UK. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com - 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/
