We are currently using some architects paper for pattern making before cutting
some weird shape in wood, but in the back of my mind I am thinking I have
heard that architects paper makes good Lace Pricking paper/parchment.
Do any of you researcher lacemakers out there know if I am right. I have
I think it was architect's linen that is good for needlace, rather than
architect's paper for bobbin lace prickings.
(I suspect architects no longer use architect's linen now that everything is
designed on computers and printed/photocopied ad lib)
Beth
enjoying a rare sunny day in Cheshire, NW
I think that what you may have heard is that when people design a
pattern, they often use architects parchment because you can create your
cartoon first, and then with the parchment laid over the cartoon, you
draw in the diagram of how you want the lace made. It's very good to
use for
On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 19:47, Vicki Bradford twohappyb...@aol.com wrote:
Hi everyone,
I just tried calling Snowgoose in Denver and the number shown on the (still
working) website is disconnected. A check with directory assistance, 411
and online yellow pages, turns up nothing. I have also
I have used both - the paper and the linen (yes, the linen is 'old
technology'), the latter was actually for a needlelace sampler - but...I
washed the linen first! So of course I got a tough piece of fabric, not a
glossy paper-ish medium. The fabric is so tough it was difficult to push a
needle
Embroidered with White - The 18th century fashion for Dresden lace and
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By Heather Toomer, with drawings patterns by Elspeth Reed
Published by Heather Toomer Antique Lace
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ISBN 978-0-9542730-2-6
Ordering
Dear Lace Historians and Costumers,
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Hiya to all in Lacingland,
I got a big surprise in the mail yesterday from Margery. I had been
following the post from a person who attended IOLI convention this year. The
subject also got onto chocolate from this person. I happened to write that I
had to wait to go to England years ago
