Re: [lace] To starch or not to starch, that is the question....

2006-06-26 Thread Alice Howell
I starch like Janice -- only 3-D items that needs to be firm, such as corsage roses and ornaments, or a lace crown. Thread has body of it's own. Most of the time, it is sufficient for the usage of the lace. Thread can be chosen with the end use in mind. Linen is firmer than cotton. Two ply

Re: [lace] To starch or not to starch, that is the question....

2006-06-26 Thread Laceandbits
A couple of thoughts on this thread. First, regarding removing pins, please may I buck the trend and make a plea that when you are working Honiton, Milanese, Duchesse and other laces of this type and scale, you don't take out alternate pins. My reasoning for this is as it is quite possible

[lace] Marian Powys - Part 1 - Long

2006-06-26 Thread Jeriames
Dear Lacemakers, I think it was Alix who asked about Marian Powys two weeks ago, and I have seen no replies to the list. The Marian Powys' book was republished a couple years ago, and information should be available if you do a web search of her name. I do not own the newer edition. From

[lace] Marian Powys - Part 2 - Long

2006-06-26 Thread Jeriames
Dear Lacemakers, Continuing with Powys information: I (Jeri) have had some connection with people who knew Marian Powys. About 8 years ago there was a Maine FiberArts 3-day event in Portland. I volunteered on the organizing committee, and represented the interests of lace and embroidery.

Re: [lace] Marian Powys - Part 2 - Long

2006-06-26 Thread Diane Z
Jeri, Thank you for your report on Marian Powys. Especially for relating the personal anecdotes. I've only known of Marian Powys as a lace dealer and expert but your vignettes have added so much to normally dry history. Thank you. Diane Zierold Lubec, Maine - Original Message -

RE: [lace] Marian Powys - Part 2 - Long

2006-06-26 Thread Annette Meldrum
Dear Jeri Many thanks for taking the time to write this. I have been watching for postings on this topic as I too have a fascination for this type of history. I have the book but this adds quite a bit to the story. Reading it has provided a lovely adrenalin boost to start my day. Needed after

[lace] Re: Marian Powys

2006-06-26 Thread Jane Viking Swanson
Hi All, Jeri thank you so much for the e-mails on Marian Powys! I was hoping we'd hear from you and/or Devon. If not I was going to send some info from her book but your report was much better! Thank you so much!! Jane in Vermont, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL