[lace] Replica Christening gown

Hi Helen As there is no longer a Honiton lace industry these days - only Hobby lacemakers, I suspect that it would be extremely difficult for even the Queen to commission lace to be made. It would certainly have be extremely expensive in order to entice lacemakers to part with their lace and a

Re: [lace] Replica Christening Gown

In a message dated 4/23/2008 8:33:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think it is a shame that no new lace seems to have been commissioned for the replica gown. I suppose we have to remember that for 99%+ of the public, they wouldn't notice the difference and it woul

Re: [lace] Replica Christening Gown

Hi Jeri, Thanks for sharing your knowledge, I always marvel at the talent we have on Arachne. I have the referenced book (Honiton being one of my favourite laces). I think it is a shame that no new lace seems to have been commissioned for the replica gown. I suppose we have to remember that

Re: [lace] Replica Christening Gown

In a message dated 4/19/2008 7:02:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "James wore a replica of the satin and lace royal christening gown, which was made in 1841 and had been used for every royal christening until this one. The new robe was commissioned by the Queen to pre

[lace] hint!!

Maybe if I walk past the computer enought time I will remember the reason.last tiem I go involved in Beflre Lace! A bit ago, in the discussion of foam lillow filler, someone stated that they do not like to put too many divider pins into the foam. Nor do I. On one visit to Doris Southards

[lace] Before bobbin Lace....

Hmm... years and years of kids, knitting, (which I learned before I started school) crochet, bead embroidery, catering and..and.. KNOWING there was a lace made on a cushion! Raised in NYC we often visited the art galleries and I had seen pictures...or atleast copies.Had no idea what

[lace] Lacemaking vandals!

Dear Spiders This has just came up on a family history discussion group. It's from an article in 'The London Times' of 22nd.May 1830. Just a matter of interest. The article is a review of a book entitled 'The History of Parish Registers' by John Southerden Burn. 'Parish registers commence

Re: [lace] looking for lacemakers in Kent

Hi Beth I'm reading my home email from work (Gravesend Adult Education Centre) where we have plenty of the current brochures which covers all of Kent, and I can also see on the computer system if there are places available. There is currently nothing offered at Sevenoaks. Currently, in west Kent

Re: [lace] Thank you so much

Being too lazy to get up and check - I am pretty sure there is also a Milanese pattern called "running river" You might find something helpful on this site: http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/lace/index.htm Sue (born the other side of hte Mersey in Wallasye, but now living in Chicago area) - To unsubs

[lace] Before bobbin lace

Well - 'before bobbin lace' for me was also 'before arthritis', and I was a glider pilot, being an instructor and doing well in competitions. But I did wear woolies that I'd knitted myself, usually the heavy Icelandic type, with a circular yoke, done on many needles. I'm not supposed to knit

[lace] Thank you so much

It really is a big help to know you are all there for me. I Robin, I appreciate you reminding me of the stitches I need, it's amazing how even the very basics become "uncertain" after five years. Fortunately I have some basic beginners books and Cooks "Practical skills in bobbin lace" I orig