Dear Lacemakers and Lace Collectors CORRECTION 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 news. Apparently, the needlework is safe in Perthshire. You should know I tried to verify this with my tour leader, Marion, on March 30. She wrote to her Scottish friend, an embroidery expert. And, that was not caught by the Scottish embroidery expert. I've been sitting on the story for over a month, just in case more info would become available. It did not. I saw no mail (again) from Arachne today, and tried to stir the pot. It was most successful. The pot boiled over, and over again!! Sorry all. Have you awakened? Write to Arachne. Keep it active. And, to the person who saw no lace in Perthshire's Blair Castle: The collection is kept under wraps and away from destructive elements. You have to write ahead and make an appointment to see it. The "British Arms" piece is displayed in the last room of the tour, just before you enter the gift shop. Not with any other textiles. Last time I saw it, it was just sitting there in a glass case on a table top. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center
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