[lace] lace-witch stitch
Lace Digest: In regard to a name for de Guardia's witch stitch lace, the English Lace Guild's quarterly, LACE #123, has a two page article with several photos by Marina Reglieiro _www.escueladeencajes.com_ (http://www.escueladeencajes.com) . She writes of Hinojosa Lace, which appears very like, if not identical to the lace called witch stitch, and traces it to a small village in Badajos province where it was made for sale during the early part of the twentieth century. In Hispanic Lace and Lace Making May describes twelve bobbin lace, with or without ground, being made in Andalusia, picturing two with very similar appearance to those here discussed, but without indicating their place of origin. She comments that some of the laces of this area and time appear related to Flemish lace, illustrating one with snowball fillings, but pointing out that the designs are Spanish. de Guardia's efforts to sort out the origin of witch stitch lace will be interesting to follow, and I hope she publishes her discoveries. Lorraine Corden in California - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] lace-witch stitch
Hello Lorraine and all Arachneans, Last May, I participated in a course of this lace, being the teacher Mariña Regueiro. She is a real expert on this subject. She has been investigating a lot on this lace, which was almost lost not many years ago. In fact, not many Spanish lacers know it. I can tell you a few things that I learnt in the course, although Carolina de la Guardia (also on Arachne) has given us a few times some information. The origin of the lace is in Seville. There is not much information on how it arrived here, perhaps a nurse from Brugge taught some lace from there... Carolina knows more about this. (In Spain Brugge and witch have the same name. Perhaps this is a reason for calling this lace as Wirh stitch. In Hinojosa the don't call it this way, but Encaje de Hinojosa or Encaje Extremeño). And why the same lace was also made in Hinojosa (Badajoz), which is a small village on the west of Spain... A noble woman bought a large piece of land in Hinojosa. She used to live in Seville and had learnt to make lace there. And seing the poverty of the people in Hinojosa, she taught the girls of the village what she had learnt in Seville with her teacher Cándida. So the patterns used in Hinojosa where from Seville, precisely from Cándida. This was 1929. They kept making lace for earning their living and sold it in Barcelona, Bilbao and Madrid. But in the 60's nobody bought it, and they gave up making lace! At the same time, in Barcelona they also made this lace, because immigrants from Seville or from Hinojosa took it there. But as I said before, it has been very unknown until very recently. Carolina is the only one who has designed patterns based on this type of lace. Her patterns resemble very much the original laces. And they are the only ones you can buy... the people who own original pickings from Cándida and her pupils don't give them away at the moment! Mariña has made a very important study and is trying to make this lace known in the world. And that's all as far as I know. I have just finished making a piece of lace with about 18 different stitches of this lace. The curves are really difficult! Bye bye Greetings from Antje, in Guadalajara, Spain http://es.geocities.com/antjeglezherrero - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Witch Stitch
I'm a little late catching up on postings, but if anyone is interested in the Witch Stitch books, they are available from Trillium Lace. Please email me privately for more information. Gail Young Trillium Bobbin Lace -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alice Howell Sent: August 10, 2006 8:42 PM To: Carolyn Hastings; lace@arachne.com Subject: RE: [lace] Witch Stitch --- Carolyn Hastings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What's a Witch Stitch? Witch Stitch is a nickname for Spanish Braid Lace. See Carolina's webpage: http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/ You can see a new fan, and click on the booklit listing in the middle of the page to see more. There are two books out (that I know of) and they are carried by some dealers. Check webpages or ask you dealeror contact Carolina. (No connection..I just like the lace.) Alice in Oregon - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Witch Stitch and message to Deborah Robinson
Gentle Spiders, I can't truly say I'm surprised; I've learnt to _depend_ on people here, so the swift and plentiful response was nothing out of ordinary :) Apologies for not acknowledging each and every message individually; it's one of those times (again) when I'm running around half-ragged, trying to take care of the impending IOLI Bulletin deadline (almost past due date, if allowed myself to admit the truth g) and the family's weekend visit at the same time... But MANY THANKS to everyone all the same... to those who gave me Deborah's e-address, those who directed me to Hollies and those who forwarded my message to Deborah directly... I've had a response from her (which also takes care of the e-address. For a while, at any rate g) and that's the only one I'll try to address individually. Love ya all, T -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Witch Stitch
--- Carolyn Hastings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What's a Witch Stitch? Witch Stitch is a nickname for Spanish Braid Lace. See Carolina's webpage: http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/ You can see a new fan, and click on the booklit listing in the middle of the page to see more. There are two books out (that I know of) and they are carried by some dealers. Check webpages or ask you dealeror contact Carolina. (No connection..I just like the lace.) Alice in Oregon - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Witch Stitch
Good Morning Carolina and All, I have just finished Carolina's Witch Stitch Spider which I started last weekend. It was really interesting to work and although I made a real mess of the first leg with the serpentina braid the final result is not too bad. I used the recommended Finca 80 thread and it is lovely. I know that Barbara Underwood is recommending it for Bedfordshire lace now. I found it very strong and smooth to work with. Well worth a try if you are having problems with weak threads. I know it comes in no.40 as well, and according to Brenda's book lots of other sizes. Roseground Lace supplies keep it in the UK. Now, what do I do with my large arachne spider? t-shirt? Bag? Hat? Watch out for her at Scarborogh and Prague. Thanks Carolina it's a lovely design. Jean in Cleveland U.K. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] witch stitch lace book
Hello all, This is just to let you know that Trillium Bobbin Lace is carrying now the book Witch Stitch Lace for overseas lacemakers. http://trilliumlace.ca/ My best regards. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain. -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/ http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/encajebrujo.html - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Witch Stitch lace book
Hello all, Just to let you know that Roseground Tatting Lacemaking Supplies. now provided of a secure site shop on line http://www.roseground.com/ is carrying my book on Spanish Braid Lace Witch Stitch Lace, so you can now get it from there. I hope this benefit all as I myself cannot accept Visa card for payments. Thank you all for your interest. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain. -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/ http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/encajebrujo.html - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Witch Stitch lace booklet
For all those who were interested on the lace called in Spanish Punto Brujo (Witch Stitch Lace), I can say that finally has been finished and printed the 26 pages booklet. I have posted some sample pages of it on my web: http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/encajebrujo.html Regards. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain. -- Carolina de la Guardia http//www.geocities.com/carolgallego - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
