[lace] Napoleonic lace

2010-10-03 Thread Lorelei Halley
Nathalie I can answer your 2nd question: first look at Santina Levey LACE. The plates are arranged chronologically and there are several photos of lace from that time period, in the form of oil paintings. You can see how the lace was worn, how wide it was, and how the design was arranged (sort o

[lace] Lace Society Website Update

2010-10-03 Thread Jennifer Phillips
Dear Arachneans I have been a member of this list for a number of years now, but have never posted before. I am a member of The Lace Society in the UK and also maintain their website. So for any of you who have never found us before, I would like to post the website address www.thelacesociety.org

[lace] Copyright

2010-10-03 Thread Jenny Brandis
All my more recent prickings have their origin noted on the back before laminating. This way I can always go back to the source to find similar or to recommend to newbies. One trick I have learnt :-) My own designs - Torchon mainly and free off my website. Hugs Jenny B - To unsubscribe send emai

Re: [lace] Copyright

2010-10-03 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All I agree with Alex totally. I am quite happy to let people have copies of any patterns I have designed, only ask that they acknowledge that it was my design.Many years ago I had a design pirated by another teacher!!! Sad really. Maureen E Yorks - To unsubscribe send email t

Re: [lace] bobbin makers

2010-10-03 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All Although retired now I don't think I have seen George White's name on any list. His bobbins, especially the Super Birdcage, are lovely. Maureen E Yorks UK where it is raining heavily. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@

[lace] update on bobbin info

2010-10-03 Thread Jenny Brandis
Hi everyone I have had a very productive day here is hot and sunny Kununurra. The outcome being that the two PDF's on bobbin makers and decorators now have more details, including some contact details where I have been able to find it on the net. Still more surfing for the rest but in the meant

[lace] Maria Theresia, Napoleon I and Maria Louisa

2010-10-03 Thread Nathalie
Hello everyone, I have two requests: 1/ I am looking for the lecture that was given at the OIDFA convention in Ghent (Belgium). It focussed on the dress of Maria Theresia. Does anyone know how I could get ahold of it? Of course I would be more than willing to pay for it, if need be. If that is i