Re: [lace] The Lace Place
Thank you everybody who replied to my message about the Lace Place, isn't it wonderful to think that my enquiry arising from my sons visit brought back so many memories from far and wide to be shared by us all. Arachne has done it again. Sue M Harvey Norfolk U.K. Sent from my iPad - 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] The Lace Place
Hi Sue I was invited to Australia to teach for the Sydney branch of the Embroiderers' Guild for their 50th Anniversary, also the Melbourne branch and for the Australian Lace Guild at Perth who arranged a trip to Hyden and The Lace Place at the end of the Convention. It was too far to make the trip there and back in one day, so we left early in the morning, taking a short comfort break on the way and stayed overnight in several bungalows close by. The Lace Guild provided all that we needed for breakfast the next morning by way of cereals, bread for toast, tea coffee etc. This was in 2007 so my memory of exact details is a little vague. We were split into two groups on arrival with one group visiting Wave Rock whilst the other group were supplied with white cotton gloves and were able to handle the wonderful lace brought by Olwyn Scott for us to identify and drool over, after which, we visited thee museum. It was quite small as I recall but very well organised and the lace beautifully displayed. There were pull out glass covered drawers full of some of the most exquisite pieces of lace and well worth making the effort to visit. I believe the bungalows were some kind of holiday park, as there were quite a few of them and could sleep 6/8 guests (self catering of course) but it might well be worth looking into that if you were considering a visit. There is also a nature walk where I recall seeing the lovely black swans etc. I'm pretty sure that Liz Ligetti was also on the trip and as she lives in Australia she may be able to give you more information. Catherine Barley UK Catherine Barley Needlelace www.catherinebarley.com -- Subject: [lace] The Lace Place He brought me back a leaflet describing the shop and museum but unfortunately although I emailed them to see if they had a website my email was returned as undeliverable. Have any of you visited? Sue M Harvey Norfolk U.K. - 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] The Lace Place
When I moved to South Africa in 1979, it was almost impossible to obtain anything for bobbin lace. The number of lacemakers was steadily increasing though, so only in 1988 did I decide that if no-one else was going to import lacemaking things then I would have a go. I knew nothing about business but I wrote to all the overseas suppliers and they were all very helpful and I had many an argument with customs officials trying to explain what bobbins etc. were used for and that linen thread was not the same as bed linen. It was only when the local agent for Batsford Books said that I had to have a proper business name for them to supply me, that I thought I was being incredibly original in choosing The Lace Place as my business name. It was a few years later that my friend Mary Hughes visited her family in Perth and from there visited The Lace Place in Hyden, that I realised that I was not original at all. She brought me back a souvenir leaflet and a pair of bobbins. I would love to visit myself. My own Lace Place though continued to take over my life and at one time was the only supplier in Southern Africa. I don't know what I would do without it now. I think they will have to carry me out feet first clutching my lace pillow. Janis Savage t/a The Lace Place Honeydew South Africa www.thelaceplace,co,za - 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] the Lace Place, Hyden
Hi, Sue, Yes, I have been to Hyden in Western Australia - in 2007 when the Australian Lace Guild had their annual AGM week of classes. It was the year Catherine Barley came to Australia, and I went over to Perth, for the workshop she was teaching there. (Melbourne is the other side of the country - some 2000 km away!) A fantastic week, and then - the icing on the cake - there was a trip - for those who wished,- to the Lace Place at Hyden, and the Wave rock, - an amazing rock formation just like a Huge wave - which, of course, I, like many others, just had to climb, and see the view from the top! We were treated to a special hands-on collection of lace and talk by Rosemary Shepherd, who accompanied the group, so it was a very special viewing of the displayed lace, and we were able to handle - with white gloves, of course, - some extra lace that was brought out especially for us lacemakers. An Unforgettable trip. It was quite a way from Perth, but a pleasant bus trip. We stayed overnight in 3 cottages, making do on camp beds and settees, etc when there were not enough 'proper' beds to go around - all great fun! http://www.waverock.com.au/lace.htm Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. where we have a warm sunny day - at last! - 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] The Lace Place
And what would we have done without the Lace Place in Honeydew!! Keep up the good work. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. Janis Savage wrote: to supply me, that I thought I was being incredibly original in choosing The Lace Place as my business name. - 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] The Lace Place
Hi to Australian Lacemakers, my son has just returned from a tour of Australia mainly out of Perth. On his trip he came across a shop called The Lace Place in small town called Hyden. he went in because he knew how I liked lace and was surprised to find it was like a little museum of lace from 1650 onwards. He brought me back a leaflet describing the shop and museum but unfortunately although I emailed them to see if they had a website my email was returned as undeliverable. Have any of you visited? Sue M Harvey Norfolk U.K. Sent from my iPad - 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] The Lace Place
The Lace Place is located in the Tourist Centre at Wave Rock, Hyden. Hyden is approx. 400 kms from Perth.The original collection belonged to one of the leading ladies in Perth many years ago and I believe the lace was taken to Hyden by a relative after her death. A couple of months ago, we (the now-retired National Administrative Committee of the Australian Guild) were pleased to award life membership of the Guild to Olwyn Scott, who is the curator of the collection. Olwyn has added to the collection over the years, driving the long distance between her home in Perth and Hyden to undertake the continuing work there. Olwyn doesn't own a computer, so I doubt that she'd think of a website! I've just received a long letter from Olwyn, so am about to phone her to reply.I'll read your email to her and see what other information I can find out for you. Last time I was in Western Australia, I had my ailing husband with me and the journey was just too far under the circumstances, so I haven't visited yet. Ruth thelacema...@optusnet.com.au On 25/11/2013, at 1:32 AM, Sue Harvey 2harv...@tiscali.co.uk wrote: He brought me back a leaflet describing the shop and museum but unfortunately although I emailed them to see if they had a website my email was returned as undeliverable. Have any of you visited? - 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] The Lace Place
Thank you Ruth for all that information. I had an email from Shirley Meier about The Lace Place and checked it out, they do have a small site online it just made me wish even more that it was me that holidayed in Australia and not my son. Him and his wife had a wonderful time over there and have brought back lots of things including some very nice Aborigine designed table mats for me. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK Sent from my iPad - 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] The Lace Place
www.waverock.com.au/lace.htm provides a brief description of the Lace Place in Hyden which I visited a few years ago to see the Irish crochet lace collection. It is well worth a visit and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is not well known in the tourist industry and I needed help to find out about the bus service. It is a considerable distance from Perth. The small town and the people were delightful. The part time curator, Olwyn Scott is a remarkable lacemaker and a wonderful guide. Barbara Ballantyne in Sydney www.crochethistory.com -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Sue Harvey Sent: Monday, 25 November 2013 1:33 AM To: Lace@Arachne. Com Subject: [lace] The Lace Place Hi to Australian Lacemakers, my son has just returned from a tour of Australia mainly out of Perth. On his trip he came across a shop called The Lace Place in small town called Hyden. he went in because he knew how I liked lace and was surprised to find it was like a little museum of lace from 1650 onwards. He brought me back a leaflet describing the shop and museum but unfortunately although I emailed them to see if they had a website my email was returned as undeliverable. Have any of you visited? Sue M Harvey Norfolk U.K. Sent from my iPad - 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/ - 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/
