[lace] Arachne luncheon in Indianapolis

2016-05-10 Thread Jo Ann Eurell
The Sheraton hotel for the IOLI Convention in Indianapolis is adjacent to the Fashion Mall. Surrounding the hotel and mall are several nice restaurants including Seasons 52, PF Chang's, the Cheesecake Factory, and Magianno's Little Italy where Arachne members could meet for lunch. The

[lace] CORRECTION Status of Lady Evelyn's Needlework Collection

2016-05-10 Thread Jeriames
Dear Lacemakers and Lace CollectorsCORRECTION It has been pointed out to me by Jean Leader that there are 2 Blair Castles in Scotland. The second being in Ayrshire, south of Glasgow! That is the castle and contents that were sold. There ought to be a law! Whew! That is good

[lace] Lady Evelyn's Needlework Collection - Sold in 2011 ?

2016-05-10 Thread Jeriames
Dear Lacemakers and Lace Collectors I have learned the exquisite laces and whitework that Lady Evelyn Stewart Murray collected and made while living in Belgium early in the 20th C., subsequently held in the Blair Castle collection, Perthshire Scotland, was probably sold at auction in 2011.