Re: [lace] Faery Lace?

Kim touches on another point in this discussion. We may not have fine linen thread because of extinction (perhaps brought on by war) of the extra-fine cultivars, but that's not the whole story. We also don't have them because breeding new extra-fine cultivars isn't economically feasible.

Re: [lace] Faery Lace?

As a hand spinner, I am also interested in the thread questions Kim raises. I have heard various reasons given regarding why we can’t have linen thread as fine as was used in early pieces. The question of supply and demand may be one of the most plausible. The other point I have always been

[lace] Cilaos needle lace

This interesting lace seems to be a variety after reticella. If you have Margaret Stephens’ book on Embroidered Lace – the basic structure is very similar, - except she withdraws all the threads in the square, not cut to the corners and fold the triangles back. The stitches used are different,

[lace] 2018 Arachne Card Exchange

Hello Everyone, I would like to thank all those participants in the exchanges over the years. We have had an awesome display of masterpieces which just adds to the wonderfulness of Aracheans. Cards and lace are cherished with fond memories and appreciation. This year the schedule will go

Re: [lace] Faery Lace?

Regarding the thread, I am also interested in this topic. I have heard a few theories surrounding why we don't have it anymore. The first was that the fields were bombed by the Germans in WWI, and the strain of plant destroyed. This didn't make sense to me because we stopped seeing the fine

[lace] Commemorative flowers in lace

Very pretty flowers, Sue. Well done, and what a nice way to commemorate a loved one. I hope the seller, (or the Post Office) will reimburse you for the smashed domes. It sounds like poor packaging by the seller. What a big disappointment. Hmm!!! I Must get around to adding a few new photos of my

[lace] Mea Culpa Avital!

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Re: [lace] Cilaos needle lace

Thanks for the clarification Lorelei! This is a terrific explanation & one I will print out to share with my embroidery friends. I wasn’t thinking about the process, I was focusing on the result. Thanks again. Susan Sent from my iPad > On Aug 30, 2018, at 8:15 PM, Lorelei Halley wrote: > >

Re: [lace] Faery Lace?

Hi Lorelei, I can't remember where I got that. I hope it's not lace urban legend! We can't use the lack of fine-thread Val after 1780-1800 because I think that may be circular: I suspect the lace is often dated on the basis of what is assumed about the thread. I've done some superficial looking

RE: [lace] Cilaos needle lace

Susan I think the distinction between needle lace and embroidery is quite clear, at least in my own mind. But I am thinking of the structure of the finished object, and the working methods while it was under construction. If there is any background woven fabric still existing in the piece, it is

RE: [lace] Faery Lace?

Nancy I don't disagree at all. What I found interesting was your statement about "extinction of the cultivars" for super fine linen thread. I have been thinking along those lines for a long time, but never came across any corroboration. However, I thought it happened in WWI, not the French

RE: [lace] Faery Lace?

Lynn It is my impression, perhaps imprecise, that "fairy lace" was just another name for Binche. More specifically, the kind of Binche that has lots of little spots. From my website, go about 40% down the page. http://lynxlace.com/bobbinlacerevivalerastraight.html Here is a specific example --

RE: [lace] Help needed

Alison I don't have a video link for you but I do have diagrams on my website that show what to do. http://lynxlace.com/learningbobbinlace-basics.html#sewings In this next one, about half way down begins another description of sewings. And about 90% down the file is a description of false plaits.

[lace] visiting Seattle and Vancouver

My sister and I will be visiting this region in September and wonder if there are any lace or textile related things happening or any museums or collections that we could visit. My sister is a quilter. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Annette currently in cold and windy Southern NSW,

[lace] Cilaos needle lace

Thank you Sue for sending the Cilaos links! Excellent blog with lots of goodies, including a mini tute for Romanian Point Lace. The Cilaos instructions are super & I will share this resource with my friend. She has taken classes in Ruskin lace & the Cilaos looks similar. Not to put too fine a

[lace] Re: Viking needlelace !?!

Also look at the plates in the back of the monograph, especially plates 31 and 32. On Thu, Aug 30, 2018 at 2:51 PM, N.A. Neff wrote: > ...The monograph on the textiles has been digitized and is on line: > http://historiska.se/birka/digitala-resurser/filer/pdf/Birka_III.pdf > > - To unsubscribe

[lace] Help needed & tools for sewings

A needle pin is different than a lazy susan. The needle pin is essentially a needle with a handle. The eye of the needle is buried & the point is the business end. A lazy susan is a bent needle with a handle & the point is buried. Susie Johnson in PA is a leading proponent of needle pins. She

[lace] Viking needlelace !?!

I was looking at a reference about textiles found at a Viking site called Birka, tracking down some info about tablet-woven bands found there. The town was founded about 750 CE and abandoned about 975 CE, according to the Wikipedia entry, and is a rich archaeological source.

Re: [lace] Jacquard technology

Hi Devon I'm not an expert, but I believe the term Jacquard refers to a weaving method rather than specifically to the equipment/technology used to make it. So if the computer-controlled lace machines manipulate the threads the same way the old punch-card Jacquard machines did, they are

Re: [lace] Faery Lace?

Hi Devon and Lyn, I think all modern Binche falls into "Point de Fee" or "Fairy Lace", except for a few recent designs done by AnneMarie Verbeke-Billiet, Kumiko Nakasaki, and a few others, in the old style. All the commercial Binche lace, for the tourist industry, is Point de Fee. About the

Re: [lace] Jacquard technology

Devon, since Jacquard technology is still called that in weaving when the warp threads are individually controlled even when using a computer, it likely is still called that with lace machines as well. In weaving there are 2 different technologies, one where each warp thread is controlled (ie

Re: [lace] Help needed

Using a needle pin works the same way as using a crochet hook. But personally I find it more difficult since there is nothing at the end of the needle to catch and hold the thread. A needle pin is usually used with very fine threads, since you might damage the fine thread with the hook part of

Re: [lace] Help needed

I watched the video and saw she used a threaded needle in the Lazy Susan. Is that the same as a needle pin? I didn’t think thread was involved with the needle pin, but I’ve never seen one used. Jean Reardon Western Pennsylvania > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F9u6yaxKQw - To unsubscribe

[lace] Jacquard technology

Previously, lacemaking machines were run on Jacquard technology in which the movement of the machine was directed by punched cards. Now I believe that most lacemaking machines are run on computer technology. But, would the computer version still be called Jacquard technology, or is the physical

Re: [lace] Faery Lace?

<> There is a form of Binche called Point de Fee, which translates to Fairy (Faery) Lace. But, usually we hear it in the US as Point de Fee. It is a form of Binche with a lot of tallies in it. I think a lot of it was made in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Devon On Thu, Aug 30, 2018 at

Re: [lace] Help needed

Allison, sorry to hear you have been ill. Yesterday on Facebook I saw this link to doing sewings both with crochet hook and lazy Susan. I hope this is what you were wanting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F9u6yaxKQw If the link doesn't work - type into Google - Lou Woo youtube lace sewing

Re: [lace] Help needed

If you are struggling to grasp the thread try using a mini latch hook. Hemline sell them as snag repair tools. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hemline-H248-Miniature-Latch-Repair/dp/B002TYE4GQ Brenda > I've lost some of my

Re: [lace] Help needed

Dear Allison, 2 things. If you can, take your lace outside to enjoy the weather. I suggest looking for a crochet hook of close to proper size with a really thick handle, perhaps the width of a wine cork. Also, possibly enlarging the pattern and thread to make it all easier to deal with

[lace] Faery Lace?

I am in Brussels. The Museum of Costume and Lace has one room of lace. There are drawers of lace, in chronological order, as well as a film. I did buy the booklet concerning it, and tried to take good pictures, without flash, of all the lace. I do believe that lace exhibits miss the mark if

[lace] Help needed

Hi all Returning to tape lace after a long time I am struggling with the sewings and false plaits. I've lost some of my manual dexterity due to illness and a crochet hook is not working. I have what I think is called a needle pin and Bridget cook's practical skills in lace book but I am