Re: [lace] Any lace in or around Rome (Italy)

2012-11-15 Thread Dmt11home
I have heard stories indicating that the Vatican has a lot of good lace. These are very second hand. In fact, one was to the effect that Marian Powys, lace expert of the New York area, had been consulted or had catalogued, or something, the lace at the Vatican. It makes sense, of course, tha

[lace] Lace Street

2012-11-15 Thread Jane Partridge
To save cluttering the list, it would probably be easier if anyone wishing to contribute contacts me off list first - then I can tell you where to send a cheque and also try to ensure you are not one of the ones we write to/email individually! If you do know anyone else who might like to contri

Re: [lace] Project and twists

2012-11-15 Thread Alex Stillwell
Carry on the good work. Love Alex - Original Message - From: "Maureen Bromley" To: "Alex Stillwell" ; "Arachne reply" Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 8:43 AM Subject: Re: [lace] Project and twists Oh Alex , I so agree with you. Sometimes people get so worked up in their lace a

Re: [lace] Project and twists

2012-11-15 Thread Maureen Bromley
Oh Alex , I so agree with you. Sometimes people get so worked up in their lace and following all the 'right' rules they forget to enjoy their lace. Recently I taught a weekend and for some I followed a teacher who is rigid about 'rules', but I have a different attitude and ended up by devising

Re: [lace] Lace Street

2012-11-15 Thread Maureen Bromley
You say you are collecting for a leaving gift for her. Can you let us know where we can contribute towards it please? Whilst I'm on about Guild things, and those who have been reading the magazine will already know, our Librarian, Rosemary Green, is retiring in a few weeks' time - she has wo

[lace] Project and twists

2012-11-15 Thread Alex Stillwell
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:38:48 + From: "Gray, Alison J" Subject: [lace] Bucks Point project finished Thank you all for the kind things you have said, I certainly feel rather proud of myself, although there were times when I it seemed I was going backwards more than I was going forwards. Con