A good few years ago I communicated with Diana Smith about a postcard of a
lace makerâs cottage in Palgrave, Norfolk. Diana if you read this please
would you contact me direct.
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Hi Brian
Honiton lace comprised of motifs that were either connected together by
âbridesâ or mounted onto a net ground for making up into the finished
article, so perhaps the term lace sewer is referring to the women whose job
this was?
The term lace worker may have been used interchangeably
Hello Brian & Carol
Interesting question and reply, clearly there is evidence of Native Americans
making lace, but perhaps more relevantly, would the Native Americans have been
using what are quite clearly English East Midlands bobbins? One of which looks
to have been made by one of the Compton's.
Have not been able to participate this past year, but have enjoyed reading the
postings.
David sorry to hear that youâre poorly, keep positive and my very best
wishes to you for a speedy recovery.
Wishing everyone on Arachne a very Happy New Year too.
Nicky
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Just to add to Jeris posting about the Great Tapestry of Scotland, it is
beautifully illustrated with a wealth of information about the story behind
each panel, planning on seeing it when its at the Scottish parliament later
this year.
But there is also a wonderful book about the Tapestry of
