Re:[lace] historical lace

2004-04-23 Thread Chris Vail
My apologies to those of you who wrote to let me know you have no interest in history or historical laces Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center Oh please, all I *do* is historical lace!! Usually earlier than what gets mentioned on this list, but still...

Re: [lace] historical lace

2004-04-22 Thread Linda Walton
I endorse everything Helene wrote, (see below). And I *am* interested in the history, even though I'll probably never want to make most of the kinds of lace. And *surely* it's a subject which is totally appropriate for this list? Linda Walton, (in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, U.K., where we

Re: Re: [lace] historical lace

2004-04-22 Thread Avital Pinnick
Historical lace is certainly appropriate for this list, unless someone can give me some darn good arguments why it isn't (send them offlist, please). I'm always willing to listen to the other side. But I can't control the e-mails that individuals choose to send. Jeri, I suggest that you simply

Re: [lace] historical lace

2004-04-22 Thread lucieduf
I too am VERY interested in historical forms of lace and always read any and all information which is shared on this subject with great interest and enjoyment. Lucie DuFresne Ottawa Canada - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] historical lace

2004-04-22 Thread JE Anderson
I too must add my endorsement! The history of lace is firmly entangled in my desire to make lace. I love the idea of manipulating thread in the same manner of a craftsperson of times past. I also find that knowing the history of a form can improve my understanding of why it is the way it is.