[lace] Re: Coats Silk thread
I was in JoAnne Fabrics yesterday and came across some small spools of Coats silk thread. ¬ÝThe label reads Coats 100% Seta Reale and 80m-nr100 made in Hungary. I did not see it in the Threads for Lace Edition 5 book but maybe it will be in the new Edition. ¬ÝHow does it compare in wraps?Janice¬Ý¬ÝJanice Blair I have used Coats Seta Reale and I really liked the way it worked up. I prefer it to Guterman silk. I would describe it as very slightly coarser than Madeira Tanne 80 (Cotona 80). The supplier thought the wraps brought it nearer to Tanne 50, but in using it, I felt it was finer than that. It is finer and crisper than Guterman silk, coarser than Piper's silk. The colour palate for the nr 100 is limited (the colour chart is on line somewhere) and I think there are more colours in a coarser version, but the colours available were what I wanted. Here in the UK, Coats Seta Reale is carried by Claire's Lace. (No affiliation, just a happy customer). Happy lace making to all, Jane in a spring-like New Forest where the skylarks are tuning up and the lapwings are starting their seasonal aerobatics - 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] Eye of the Needle - Feller, Goodhart, Witney
Dear Jeri, When I wrote my email, I felt sure that you would know of the Fellers - and must surely have the books, but it was late and I was tired and not up to searching the archives. Thank you for the URL. This time I've bookmarked the search page. Nor did I have time to look around the Ashmolean's own collection. I was actually there to see the Discovering Tutankhamun exhibition with family. They were then sent off to explore Oxford while I looked round the Eye of the Needle exhibition. However, I picked up a leaflet guide to the Ashmolean embroidery trail and I'm keeping that for my next visit. But anyone else visiting the museum, do look out for it as its not at the main entrance, but was available in the mini shop at the door to the gallery housing the Feller collection. Presumably a special to capitalise on the exhibition. Oh and thank you Jeri for the info about all the other places to see embroidery. Please don't ever stop posting! I may only skim some messages but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate them and the work that's gone in to writing them. Indeed, thank you to everyone who replied to my post. I'm relieved to say not a bad word was written - unlike the anonymous peer review I've just received for a paper submitted to a professional journal I too have had my rejections Brian! Please lets keep this list a friendly place where everyone feels they can contribute without fear of censure or criticism. Best wishes to all, Jane New Forest Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 19:56:26 -0400 (EDT) From: jeria...@aol.com Subject: Re: [lace] Eye of the Needle - Feller, Goodhart, Witney For the few who study early embroidery, It was delightful to read Jane's August 13th memo about the Feller Sampler exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum. I have visited this museum 2 times, and found much thread work in the regular collection to be of interest. Both times it was arranged that a staff member open storage drawers to show pieces at rest. http://www.ashmolean.org/exhibitions/eyeoftheneedle/ In case you think I neglected to ever tell you about the Feller Collection, see my 2012 memo by going to our Arachne archives and putting Feller Collection in the Search box: http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/index.html - 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] Eye of the Needle
Hi All, I'm just back from the Eye of the Needle exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford (UK). Perhaps its because I'm a lace maker not an embroiderer but - Wow! The exhibition is of embroidery from the Feller collection. I've no idea who Elizabeth and Micheal Feller are, but they have a fantastic collection. Everything was from the 17th century, roughly the Stuart period, (a bit of very late Elizabethan, then James I and Charles I) and included a selection of samplers, biblical pictures (and it was amusing to see Solomon looking very much like Charles I and biblical characters dressed in Stuart costume), allegorical themes, a little clothing (coifs, hats, gloves) and household goods (stools, chatelaine, boxes) and so on. There were about 60 pieces in all. I was struck by the quality of the designs, the exquisite workmanship, and how fine the work was. Tent stitch was worked on linen fabric over 1 thread, then in the more elaborate pieces was combined with decorative stitches, stumpwork, raised needlepoint and bead work. There wasn't any lace, except for one unusual, slightly scruffy edging on a beautiful box. I guess the period was a bit early for bobbin lace. However, the needlepoint and whitework were so fine you might think they were lace. If anyone is in the Oxford area, this is well worth a visit. Details are on the Ashmolean website http://www.ashmolean.org/exhibitions/eyeoftheneedle/ There is no exhibition catalogue as such, but there are two books describing the collection. I bought the first book - but theres a pile of ironing to do and visitors coming before I can put my feet up. Best wishes, Jane New Forest, UK - 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] Milanese Books (Read Kincaid)
Hi All, For anyone interested in Milanese lace, I have some insider information. I have, in my hand, a letter from Anova Books, the company that owns the Batsford imprint. They are about to add the Read Kincaid books to their Print on Demand service and also make them available as ebooks. The planned schedule is Milanese Lace: An Introduction - July New Braids and Designs in Milanese Lace - August 50 New Milanese Patterns - December I don't have any more information about how print on demand will work or where ebooks will be available but the publisher, Tina Persaud, has offered to answer queries and can be contacted at tpers...@pavilionbooks.com Exciting news and lets hope this will put an end to the ridiculous prices that we've seen! And maybe other Batsford lace books will be transferred to POD ebook as well. There are plans for a fourth Milanese book, but that is still a work in progress. If I hear any more, I'll let you know. A Happy Easter to all. Jane in sunny Hampshire, UK - 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] Re: Stunned
Hi All, Thank you for all the comments. Devon, you're quite right. I gave the pattern to the Lace Magazine so that others could enjoy seeing the lace and making it for themselves. I have no problem with that and its very nice to think that someone enjoyed making and having it. I suppose its a new experience for me, to see lace being passed on from someone who made it, and presumably enjoyed having it, but who is no longer with us and their creations no longer have any value or meaning. I hadn't thought of it like that, that now is a time to invest in modern lace because its cheap. I suppose that is true of many arts and crafts and the skill is in judging what might become more valuable with time. Jean, thank you for telling me about Bill Blake. I'm so glad he enjoyed this pattern. It's difficult to tell from the photo but the lace looks beautifully made. I wondered if it was someone clearing his estate and it seems very sad to think the work hasn't gone to members of the family to be treasured, but as Sue said, better that the lace should go to someone who wants it rather than it be thrown away. Lyn, I'm not sure I follow your story about the quilt although it sounds like moral infringement. As far as I know I still have copyright of the tern design. I don't believe this breaches that copyright anymore than selling books secondhand. Remember that when a book is sold secondhand, not a penny of that money goes to the author even though the copyright is still held by them. Anyway, no need to worry about copyright here - clearly no-one is going to make a profit out of the design! Oh Sue, 1105 euros for a milanese book! Thats incredible! (Ridiculous?!) Robin, interesting thoughts on selling hand made crafts, especially as I thought that with lace appearing at the high end of fashion (couturier, royal wedding, etc) that might filter down. Evidently not. Beth, yes sorry, 25 years. Too many for me to count :-). Thank you for all the conversation, its been interesting and helpful. Its great to have a community like arachne to 'chat' with. Best wishes, Jane Sunshine! A break from all the storms and rain in Southern England - 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] Stunned
How do I feel about this? How *should* I feel about this? I don't know - apart from feeling completely stunned! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-VINTAGE-HONITON-LACE-PICTURE-HAND-MADE-IN- SCOTLAND-TERN-SEA-BIRD-NICE-/400605011027 This is a beautiful vintage HONITON LACE of a bird in flight I think its a TERN which has been hand made and put into a frame it is on a deep blue type material.The reverse of the picture has a label which says HONITON LACE BY BILL BLAKE SCOTLAND. Overall the picture mesures APPROX. 7 1/2 inches wide by 9 3/4 inches high. The frame surround is a nice gold coloured wash on wood. The honiton lace is absolutely lovely with terrific detail. The bird which looks as though its about to dive measures approx. 7 1/2 inches tall at the longest . It is an off white thread which has been used and very unusual. There is no damage or fading, and is very nice. This piece of lace was made from my design, published in Lace vol 51 (July 1988) and I can confirm that it is definitely a tern. Obviously the lace that's been sold was not worked by me, but who was Bill Blake and why is his work being sold on ebay? Who is the seller, whinbush123? It took me 3 months to make the original, maybe Bill was a fast worker, but this has sold for only £10.50!!! Whoever bought it got a real bargain, and I feel it hugely undervalues hand made lace. (I wouldn't part with mine for ten times that!). And I have to say that, much as I appreciate postings about looking after our lace, it demonstrates that there is very little value to it . Still, I treasure my original even if its in worse condition than Bill's. Vintage! - Eek!! Does that make me feel old or what?!!! How old must an item be to be described as vintage? This piece can be no more than 15 years old (counts rapidly on fingers since obviously too senile to do anything else ;-) ). The same seller has another lovely honiton picture by the same lacemaker. I recognise the design but can't think whose it is. It currently has 12 hours to go and has no bids. I suppose I should be pleased that my design was attractive enough to receive 2 bids What will the seller do with the lace if it is not sold? More seriously, what are your thoughts on seeing lace made from *your* designs sold on ebay? Apologies for all the exclamation marks, but I'm speechless!!! Best wishes from Jane in soggy Hampshire - 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] floral bucks point patterns
Hi All, If you want Bucks Point patterns with the 'wow' factor, why not look through your back copies of 'Lace'? What do you mean - you're not a member?! This is why we're members ;-) ! Lace 16/27 included a pretty edging from C.C.Channers 'Lacemaking Point Ground' along with an edging from the late Mrs Bullock. There is a super leafy circular mat, somewhat in the Channer style in Lace 18/31 There were a couple of motifs in Lace 19/31 that are described as for a hairbrush back or paperweight. Is it one of these that was mentioned earlier? They are both lovely and the lozenge shaped one is quite unusual. Anne Collier had articles on and patterns of Lace Collars in Lace 23 24 There were edgings, insertions and motifs in Lace 8 pp18-19 and the Waterlily edging was published in Lace 19/25. Some of these were re-drawn from Luton Museum patterns. I have photocopies of patterns from the Luton Museum and I believe many have been trued up by others but not all of them. I see one deep flounce is labelled 'Miss Pope, somewhere, Headington Hill, Oxford'. A wide insertion is labelled 'Miss Pope, The Grove, Torquay'. I wonder if they have been published anywhere, they would certainly make beautiful and challenging patterns. Lace regularly publishes a challenge, an old pattern that needs a modern interpretation. Given the popularity of the Channer mat, perhaps something Channeresque from the Lace Guild's archive could be found? (Jacquie?) There are probably many more Bucks Point patterns in Lace, these just happen to be the papers copied in the workbook I'm looking at. Too many patterns, not enough time. Best wishes, Jane In soggy Hampshire - 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/
