[lace] Topic Changed to - Teaching Children (in England)

2013-07-05 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 7/3/2013 1:51:12 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jdhamm...@msn.com writes: Just for interest sake, where are there children's groups, either as classes or clubs with some tuition? In my immediate area the schools will not even put an A4 poster up to announce that there is

[lace] In Fine Style - Hair Grease; Lace Collar Usage Today - Stain Prevention

2013-07-06 Thread Jeriames
Please file this memo under Lace Conservation. In the June 21st announcement of the exhibit at the Queen's Gallery in London bearing my title To London to Visit the Queens, Kings, Princesses, Princes, etc, private questions have come in asking about the exhibited cloak band's area which

Re: [lace] Lace and Maths - Sheila Brown's Contributions to Lace

2013-07-08 Thread Jeriames
Before the 20th century few lacemakers anywhere were educated, and most could not even read. However, they were able to produce laces we admire and avidly collect today. Please consider how little was available to anyone who wanted to learn about lace after the two 20th C. World Wars.

[lace] In Fine Style - Book's Availability in the U.S.

2013-07-12 Thread Jeriames
This is a book that will be of interest to art and antiques collectors, historians, museums, universities, etc. It is not surprising that American Arachne members are waiting longer than usual for book delivery from Amazon. May I suggest other local suppliers? By this, I do not mean big

[lace] Canadian Lacemaker Gazette - Bev Walker

2013-07-13 Thread Jeriames
Years ago, Tess told me about the quarterly Canadian Lacemaker Gazette, and I subscribed immediately. Living in a state bordering Quebec and New Brunswick, and with a direct ferry trip from Maine to Nova Scotia possible, we sometimes have lace guests from Canada, or visit them. We have a

[lace] Lace Conservation - Fork Tines vs. Lace Cuffs

2013-07-15 Thread Jeriames
Thank you, Malvary, This Chatsworth program was also broadcast in Maine USA last night. The subject line has been changed for this reply. I am printing this information for possible use in the future, though my silver flatwear bears only the scrolling initials of a great aunt topside

Re: [lace] History Book suggestion - Russian Elegance

2013-07-22 Thread Jeriames
Thank you for this information, Pene! Our readers may appreciate being reminded that L. Yefimova and R. Belogorskaya (different co-author) wrote the very lovely book Russian Embroidery and Lace published in 1987 by Thames and Hudson. This older book had a Foreword by Santina Levey (while

Re: [lace] John Bull Trophy

2013-07-26 Thread Jeriames
How interesting to see. I admired the torchon mat from Australia. Thought there was not enough lace in some contest entries. The entries by children are a special treat. Our Arachne, Gil Dye, made the miniature 3-D elephant and mouse. Are there other Arachne member-winners in this

[lace] Parchment Color

2013-08-01 Thread Jeriames
When I curated a lace exhibit in a museum about 25 years ago, many things were borrowed. One was a few prickings on a green leathery material from a retired elderly gentleman who, with his wife, had run a lace shop that did repairs in NYC (long closed) . The green was like DMC embroidery

Re: [lace] IOLI convention in SLC

2013-08-10 Thread Jeriames
Thank you, Robin. A suggestion for next and following years at IOLI luncheons: A sign-in sheet, so we can know who was present - by first name and last initial. Then, some of us can match names to the faces. For example, Devon T. can be seen in front row far right. I think I

[lace] Disposing of Files. Comment-a-Day for Next 7 Days

2013-08-22 Thread Jeriames
So quiet. Since there is no interest in my collections, I have started the painful process of purging. (It sort of reminds of what happened in the English lace-making villages, when all their lace equipment ended up being destroyed -- we tsk tsk now, but probably no one was interested in

[lace] Aurelia Loveman Tribute

2013-08-23 Thread Jeriames
Dear Aurelia's birthday was on my calendar every year - for remembrance. It is possible that I knew her longer than most in the lace community. She lived in New York City when we met. Her younger sister, Addie Busch, was a moving force in the 1968 beginnings of the Manhattan Chapter of

Re: [lace] 17th century baskets a Honiton Umbellifer

2013-08-27 Thread Jeriames
Thanks, Susan. It is possible that our non-history lovers may not be familiar with 17th C. Christening Baskets and Caskets. If you use the address Susan gave ( way below), and click on the top beaded basket on the right, you will see a view of something quite unusual. This basket (large

[lace] Barbara Uthmann, Germany

2013-09-06 Thread Jeriames
Laurie Waters of Lace News reminded her subscribers this week that 2014 is the 500th anniversary of the birth of Barbara Uthmann. She lived to the age of about 61; a long life for the time. There have been mentions of her in quite a few articles in lace organization bulletins, and in

Re: [lace] Book requests

2013-09-07 Thread Jeriames
Dear Pene and others interested, There is no need to surface mail (lend) lace books from overseas or even in-country, when there is another option available to most people reading this mail. People in many nations with a public library near, may borrow from Interlibrary Loan (different

Re: [lace] Borrowing lace books from Inter-Library Loan

2013-09-10 Thread Jeriames
The fees Susan Hottle mentions might be because her library is not funded to cover these special requests. In some places they are funded by proceeds from local property taxes, school tuition, and that sort of thing. Thank you for this information, Susan. Have others on Arachne used

[lace] Please Give Your Location in Your Signature Line

2013-09-12 Thread Jeriames
Dear Lacemakers, We are getting messages again without identification of the nation from which the letter originates. In addition, it is nice to include your state, shire, or maybe a well-known nearby city. Often a reply is needed. It is a courtesy to give more than a nickname or name

[lace] Interwoven Globe: The Worldwide Textile Trade 1500-1800 exhibition

2013-09-15 Thread Jeriames
One of my young embroidery protégées has alerted me to a new exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. She sent me the following news item from The New York Times, published September 12th: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/13/arts/design/interwoven-globe-a-300-year-su

Re: [lace] Burato fabric

2013-09-24 Thread Jeriames
Dear Devon, Vima deMarchi Micheli is the Embroiderers' Guild of America teacher of Italian needle-made techniques. She may have supplies. She shows examples in her book I sent you a couple years ago - Italian Needlework Treasures. Jeanine Robertson of Canada is a member of Arachne,

[lace] V A - Clothworkers' Centre for Study Conservation of Textiles Fashions

2013-09-28 Thread Jeriames
Fireworks, please! Not a recent peep from Arachne members located in the U.K. about the October 8, 2013 reopening of the VA's textile and fashion collections. This correspondent was reminded about this grand event by a British embroidery magazine. Much of what is shared below comes

[lace] Reminder: No Politics on Arachne

2013-09-29 Thread Jeriames
Dear Gentle Spiders, A reminder to have lace content, and not politics in Arachne memos, or we will be flooded with politics from 1,000 plus lacemakers around the world! Devon's memo was a satire piece provided to give some humor to the U.S. Lace Demonstration Day activity. She is

Re: [lace] My bucks efforts so far -- Newbies take note!

2013-10-02 Thread Jeriames
To all our relatively new lacemakers: I want to call attention to all that Jenny Brandis has accomplished since finding _Lace@Arachne_ (mailto:Lace@Arachne) a few years ago. In the beginning, she thought she was the only beginning lacemaker in her she thought remote part of Western

Re: [lace] Gilt Silk exhibit at Burrell Collection

2013-10-06 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 10/5/2013 8:50:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hottl...@neo.rr.com writes: Period costumers--take note!! Another post Oct. 3rd at http://plays-with-needles.blogspot.com/ a short video includes Chris Berry explaining the embroidery. Lace content: some metallic lace

Re: [lace] question for metallic thread jewellery

2013-10-12 Thread Jeriames
From a conservator's point of view, glue is always a last resort because it causes long-term problems of discoloration and disintegration of many materials to which it is applied. Backing with dots of moleskin sounds like a solution. Think in terms of the size of a sequin, with one hole.

[lace] Name the Good Teachers, Please!

2013-10-21 Thread Jeriames
Dear Spiders, It occurs to me that very few teachers have been referred to by name in the memos of the past few days. No need to name the bad ones. That is frowned on at Arachne.. But, please name the GOOD ones! Even if they are deceased, good teachers may receive your praise, and

Re: [lace] Books - Import Impact on Price

2013-10-30 Thread Jeriames
Import Taxes? For Books? In the U.S.? One thing I've noticed in these posts about inflated prices is references to paying import charges. I have obtained many books from overseas -- and NO DUTY was charged on them. Here is how books come home to me from other nations: 1. Direct

[lace] Surface Decoration in Silk and Metallic Thread by Gilian Dye

2013-11-01 Thread Jeriames
Whenever this reviewer reads a new book by Gilian Dye, it is with the assurance that some questions never asked will be answered, and these precious nuggets of newfound knowledge will delight. So it is with this third book in her series devoted to 16th and 17th Century laces. Here are 60 pages

Re: [lace] Recent Emails - Your turn to write.

2013-11-04 Thread Jeriames
When there was no mail last Friday, Nov. 1, I posted the Surface Decoration in Silk and Metallic Thread (by Gil Dye) book review at noon. There was nothing incoming after that during the weekend. 1,000+ members had an opportunity to comment, if it was of interest to them. Or to write on

Re: [lace] Pricey lace books - Do you read Jeri's memos?

2013-11-06 Thread Jeriames
A subject I regularly write about. Often! There are greedy people everywhere. All they need is access to the internet and a personal computer. They can be thieves and spammers, because they are not being regulated properly. Please do not buy from them. Sometimes respected suppliers

[lace] North Cheshire Lacemakers Lace Day Nov. 9 (England)

2013-11-08 Thread Jeriames
Re: Bookcases to Bobbins talk on Nov. 9th. A notice of this lace day came in from Lace News, and the speaker is given as Graham Hundson. Sounds like a topic of interest, so I'm asking if someone attending would write a paragraph or more about the talk for us, or obtain something he may

[lace] Conservation, Interlocking stitches to create lacy textiles

2013-11-08 Thread Jeriames
Since some lacy textiles are made by very sophisticated embroidery machines, years ago I learned more about them during embroidery study in Europe. The trick is that every stitch fiber's needle must penetrate another stitch, or an item would fall apart when released from a backing

Re: [lace] Lecture by Alicia Jan Boswell in Amsterdam

2013-11-12 Thread Jeriames
If you do a computer search for Alicia Jane Boswell Lace Jewelry you will find several web sites that may be of interest. You may even recognize a familiar Arachne member! Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center -

[lace] Review: White-Embroidered Costume Accessories by Heather Toomer

2013-11-13 Thread Jeriames
White-embroidered costume accessories - the 1790s to 1840s. By Heather Toomer, drawings and patterns by Elspeth Reed. Published by Heather Toomer Antique Lace, 2013, paper cover, 198 pages, cover price £ 19.75, ISBN 978-0-9542730-3-3. Ordering info in separate memo. Book has limited

[lace] White-Embroidered Costume Accessories - Where to Purchase

2013-11-13 Thread Jeriames
A review of this book was sent to Arachne members earlier today. Since Heather Toomer's new book is self-published and will have limited distribution, she has provided the following purchasing information, at reviewer's request. 1. UK Direct: http://www.heather-toomer.com/Jacket price is £

[lace] Correction: White-Embroidered Costume Accessories by Heather Toomer

2013-11-14 Thread Jeriames
Nov. 14 Correction - for improved readability of Nov. 13 book review. White-embroidered costume accessories - the 1790s to 1840s. By Heather Toomer, drawings and patterns by Elspeth Reed. Published by Heather Toomer Antique Lace, 2013, paper cover. 198 pages, cover price £ 19.75, ISBN

Re: [lace] Query about Queen Mary's Youghal lace

2013-11-16 Thread Jeriames
Dear Elizabeth, It would be nice to know what you have tried already. It is entirely possible that lacemakers in Ireland have recently arranged to see this Youghal lace train, and would know more. You might try contacting the Kenmare Lace and Design Centre in Kenmare, Ireland through

Re: [lace] Query about Queen Mary's Youghal - Research

2013-11-17 Thread Jeriames
Does anyone have a contact in the Queen's Collection? Devon I'm answering to the list. It is a teaching moment to give everyone ideas of how to do research. I have never had a reply from someone under age 50 who wants to learn this kind of thing (requested early this year), and at 75

Re: [lace] lace boot socks - History

2013-11-17 Thread Jeriames
These lace boot socks have a very strong historical precedent. In 17th C. costume and historical lace books you will see men wearing heavy boots with a lot of wide lace spilling out the top of the boots. The lace was attached to boot liners.. One book some of you may have is Christian IV

[lace] Modern Lace to Wear Below the Knee

2013-11-18 Thread Jeriames
In light of yesterday's lace memos about Kings with lace spilling out the tops of their boots, this is a fashion reaction to a fur presentation on QVC (TV shopping network) this morning.. Dennis Basso, the Madison Avenue NYC furrier to the rich and famous, has been selling faux furs of

[lace] History and Conservation - Lace Prickings Past Present

2013-11-21 Thread Jeriames
Well, we have covered the Blue Film (and alternatives) subject to death, so I thought to look at some of my bobbin lace books for photos of old and not-so-old lace makers and lace pillows for a sense of history and with a sense of present-day conservation experience. For centuries, lace

Re: [lace] 17th c. premade tapes, Mezzo Punto

2013-11-23 Thread Jeriames
Dear Devon, Where to start on this one!? Not everyone uses the term Mezzo Punto, for example. You might like to reference my 2-volume 1913 set of Old Italian Lace by Eliza Ricci. Volume II is about Bobbin Laces, and though she does not ever use the term Mezzo Punto, you might see more

[lace] Needle Lace Exhibition Opportunity

2013-11-23 Thread Jeriames
The Embroiderers' Guild of America is staging an international exhibition of contemporary embroidery that features COLOR as its main theme. This is open to members of: EGA American Needlepoint Guild Embroiderers Association of Canada Embroiderers' Guild UK Association of New Zealand

[lace] Re: Bobbin-made tapes

2013-11-25 Thread Jeriames
Thank you, Leonard, for introducing an interesting twist to this subject. I went to Jacqui Carey's site to see what books are available, and the list is quite interesting. Though I do not review pure embroidery books on Arachne, I do have her Elizabethan Stitches and Sweet Bags in my

[lace] 2013 Christmas exchange - Label new laces!

2013-11-26 Thread Jeriames
Lucky you, Jill! People like Sheila Brown will be remembered for years to come as one of the women we esteem for encouraging the revival of lace making after WWII. She and Alan, republished four 19th C. reports by Alan Cole, so we have access to very good information about the lives of

Re: [lace] need games to play at Christmas party for lacemakers

2013-12-02 Thread Jeriames
Dear Patsy, Perhaps not for a group, but you reminded me of a product I saw when looking at Holly's site yesterday: _www.vansciverbobbinlace.com_ (http://www.vansciverbobbinlace.com) Books category, See the left-most entry (12th line of 5 books) Oracle des Dentelles by Claudette

Re: [lace] Freehand Lace with 6 pairs or less

2013-12-03 Thread Jeriames
Dear Susan, If you have access to Gil Dye's The Isham Samples and Other Linen Edgings there are several patterns that would suit you from the Elizabethan era. Some use 2 colors of thread, which I have found makes it easier for people new to viewing a lace demonstration to see the thread

Re: [lace] Demonstrating strategy - Gossip Pillows

2013-12-04 Thread Jeriames
For our Newbies: It has been a few years since we discussed Gossip Pillows on Arachne. Suggest you go to archives and search Gossip Pillows. Two of my memos are near the top, and describe, with directions on where to see a photo on an IOLI Bulletin cover.

Re: [lace] Wreath bags for pillows - Conservation

2013-12-04 Thread Jeriames
Yes, Liz. Everyone - if you put your lace pillows away in any kind of container, remember the principles of conservation I have written about so many times. Moths, rusting metals, mould, etc. Remember that some pillows have wood content. Containers and tissue paper made from wood

Re: [lace] Demonstrating

2013-12-05 Thread Jeriames
jeria...@aol.com wrote: A large fully-dressed pillow with many bobbins and dense pattern is discouraging and elicits the usual I don't have the patience!. Speed reading slays my intent every so often. The word dense is important in above sentence. I have seen lacemakers with so

Re: [lace] Oya, Bibilla and Knotted Needle Lace

2013-12-23 Thread Jeriames
Needle Lace Flowers by Figen Cakir Pub. by Stackpole Books in Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Produced by Quantum Books, London U.S. ISBN: 978-0-8117-1296-5 2013, Paper cover, 128 pages Yes, Jane. I have this new book. I have changed the subject line by adding Knotted to Needle Lace. Criticism:

Re: [lace] Bonham's lace auction 21st January 2014

2013-12-26 Thread Jeriames
Are you planning the next home for your laces and supplies? It is a good thing to do while you are in control!! I have a 95-page 1980 lace exhibit book called Catalogue of Antique Lace from Dr. A. I. Spriggs' Collection at The English Lace School (Tiverton), copyrighted by Mrs. S. M. Cox.

Re: [lace] Lace book library - Over 1,000 on Lace in Jeri's Library

2013-12-27 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 12/27/2013 5:17:59 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, kazama...@gmail.com writes: I am curious - how large is your book collection Jeri? I believe I own one of the largest collections here in Malta, probably around 150 books mostly about lace, but also some tatting and

Re: [lace] Photos

2014-01-02 Thread Jeriames
Regarding Flickr: Please remember to give the lace designer's name, if it is not original work! Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 1/2/2014 9:51:29 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

[lace] Miss Channer's Mat, by David, on Julian's site

2014-01-03 Thread Jeriames
Julian Jefferson, are you still on Arachne? In reading all the Channer correspondence, I wondered why no one remembered we were able to see David's mat while it was in progress. My brain cells are old, but not that decrepit. If you go to our Arachne archives and put Miss Channer's Mat in

[lace] Leonard's Lace - Jabot or Shirt Frill?

2014-01-03 Thread Jeriames
Dear Leonard, Would a cravat-style jabot be appropriate for banquets at OIDFA Congresses? If yes, it seems to me that you would receive a respectable amount of attention for your efforts. At OIDFA Congresses throughout Europe, you have been featured in the local media. They find the

[lace] Alex Stillwell's book: Salex Illustrated Dictionary of Lace

2014-01-06 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 1/6/2014, alexstillw...@talktalk.net writes: I describe how to repair net in my ˜Salex Dictionary of Lace, p175. Most of the lace guild have had a complimentary copy so you should be able to borrow it if you do not wish to purchase it. Alex

Re: [lace] print on demand/ringbinders - Torn Holes

2014-01-08 Thread Jeriames
Dear Liz, Office supply stores have little packages of adhesive-backed round rings (shaped like Life Savers candy, with holes in the middle) made of a non-tear material that you can stick over torn holes to reinforce pages in your lace binders. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery

Re: [lace] Print On Demand books - Shelving

2014-01-08 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 1/7/2014 5:37:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, laceandb...@aol.com writes: As a teacher carrying books around, I do try to be very careful to give my spiral and comb bound books support from more traditionally bound ones. They are also harder to push into a gap in a very

Re: [lace] Print On Demand books - Shelving

2014-01-09 Thread Jeriames
Yes Jean and Joepie, You have been on Arachne and have been making lace for a long time. You have read about all the pillows that have flipped up-side-down through some ridiculous mishap - sometimes a family member or pet. I try to write for everyone on all continents and in various

[lace] Netting - Most Ancient Lace (Next memo about books)

2014-01-09 Thread Jeriames
Netting is thought to be the oldest form of lace. Impressions of Netting have been found in the surfaces of clay pottery that is many centuries old. In pre-history, Netting was made using a unique knot that would not unravel the entire net structure if a tear developed. It could be

[lace] Netting - Books - Memo 2 of 2

2014-01-09 Thread Jeriames
Content goes with Netting - Most Ancient Lace, same date For Netting research and instruction, there are chapters in books devoted to Netting, but fully-dedicated-to-the-subject books may be hard to find. IOLI (U.S. Lace Guild) has some, listed with their Needle Lace books:

[lace] Netting - Books - Memo 2 of 2

2014-01-09 Thread Jeriames
Content goes with Netting - Most Ancient Lace, same date For Netting research and instruction, there are chapters in books devoted to Netting, but fully-dedicated-to-the-subject books may be hard to find. IOLI (U.S. Lace Guild) has some, listed with their Needle Lace books:

[lace] 2015 IOLI convention July 27 - Aug 2: Hoover Library

2014-01-11 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 1/10/2014, dmt11h...@aol.com writes: (Trimmed for Avital) I am glad that an effort is being made to acquaint us with details of the 2015 convention in Coralville, Iowa. What is there to do? What is there to see? How do I present the idea of vacationing in Iowa to my

Re: [lace] 2015 IOLI convention July 27 - Aug 2 - Corn products

2014-01-12 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 1/12/2014, lynrbai...@desupernet.net writes: .sweet corn is best eaten the day it is picked, as the sugars start to turn to starch once it is picked. ..It is a simple food, best lightly boiled and lots of butter on top, eaten with the fingers or corn holders as it

[lace] 2015/Iowa/Czech-Slovak Hoover Museums - More

2014-01-13 Thread Jeriames
Devon has asked me to share additional information about these Iowa museums after I privately wrote more to her early this morning. I have never been to Iowa, but love to do research about the lace people who came before us. It is up to us to keep these memories alive. First, the Czech

Re: [lace] Embroidered flour sacks - history

2014-01-14 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 1/13/2014, kazama...@gmail.com writes .I guess it didn't happen on this side of the Atlantic. I must ask my parents about it. Karen in Malta -- Dear Karen, We have been writing about two 20th Century World Wars. And the writing has

Re: [lace] ..about lace coasters - Lace Conservation

2014-01-15 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 1/14/2014 _she11ygirl@verizon.net_ (mailto:she11yg...@verizon.net) writes: Only so many spots to put up framed pieces, and figured it might be fun to display the lace in different and unexpected ways. Shelly --- Dear Shelly and others

Re: Subject: [lace] Oh ye Greek Gods!

2014-01-15 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 1/15/2014 _alexstillwell@talktalk.net_ (mailto:alexstillw...@talktalk.net) writes: My biggest and most challenging piece is my ‘Oh ye Greek Gods! You can see it on my website www.alexstillwell.wordpress.com It took 1200 hours to make. Alex

[lace] Mrs Bury (Fanny) Palliser's Australia Connection

2014-01-21 Thread Jeriames
For those who are saving history about Mrs. Palliser, 19th C. author of A History of Lace, with her book: In the 2013 Oct/Nov/Dec issue of the OIDFA Bulletin, Carol McFadzean wrote about Port Augusta, South Australia. This city was named after Augusta Sophia Marryat, who was married to

[lace] Book: Hand Stitch Perspectives (Palliser references)

2014-01-21 Thread Jeriames
Hand Stitch Perspectives By Alice Kettle and Jane McKeating Bloomsbury Press 2012 ISBN 978-1-40812-341-6 This is a book of chapters written by 18 contemporary embroidery experts, mostly professors connected to the Manchester School of Art, Manchester England. Here, we find background

Re: [lace] website and Withof pianorunner

2014-01-25 Thread Jeriames
Dear Anneke, Your lace is beautiful. Wish more people would have an opportunity to see it. The Withof Duchesse Lace exhibit at the 2008 OIDFA Groningen Congress opened many eyes to the dramatic allure of this type of lace that is very deserving of praise.. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and

[lace] DMC Dyed Threads; Conservation Advice on Using for Gimps

2014-01-29 Thread Jeriames
Repeat information for many Arachne members. Important to newbies. DMC, Coats and Anchor embroidery flosses are cotton. I have toured the DMC factory complex in Mulhouse, France (near the Alps and a plentiful water supply) and observed all stages of production. Their product line is very

Re: [lace] DMC Dyed Threads; Conservation Advice on Using for Gimps

2014-01-30 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 1/29/2014 _humemade@verizon.net_ (mailto:humem...@verizon.net) writes: jeria...@aol.com wrote: We need a esteemed representative - like Therese de Dillmont - in the 21st Century. Don't we have one? Named Jeri Ames? Louise in Central Virg inia Thank you, Louise.

Re: [lace] Another lace bobbin on Ebay - any ideas on what it is?

2014-01-31 Thread Jeriames
Another I don't know what it is so I'll call it a lace bobbin on Ebay. Bone, turned, around three and a half inches long with a hollow centre. Any ideas? My first thought was to wind yardage as it's worked, but that would be straight across the middle and not dip in.

[lace] oh no - Clarification has been Requested

2014-01-31 Thread Jeriames
To save others from investing valuable time: Early this morning, I wrote privately to Becca in Utah, asking for clarification. We'll just have to wait for a reply from her. She is in another time zone, and may be at work during the day. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery

Re: [lace] Blue tissue paper - Color runs!

2014-02-04 Thread Jeriames
The blue tissue myth is probably related to 19th C. advice from well-meaning experts. This is why I always warn not to use outdated care instructions and products. In the 1980s, when I started taking every museum-sponsored conservation/restoration course I could find that applied to

Re: [lace] Ancient threads - Z and S twist

2014-02-06 Thread Jeriames
Dear Kat, Thank you for contributing to our discussion. I wished to know more about your work, and found your pinterest page: http://www.pinterest.com/katworley/textiles/ Are there other sites where we can learn from you? Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center

[lace] Bibilla Knotted Lace Flowers by Elena Dickson

2014-02-06 Thread Jeriames
Bibilla Knotted Lace Flowers by Elena Dickson Sally Milner Publishing, Australia 2013, Paper cover,152 pages ISBN 978-186351-450-7 This is the most recent of three books by Elena Dickson. She has been teaching this type of lace since 1985, and sharing her knowledge of what she calls

[lace] Research for Future Lace Scholars

2014-02-13 Thread Jeriames
Reading all the disastrous things that can happen to an estate's lace treasures prompts me to write about lace ephemera --- some of which I am keeping in my library for the use of future researchers. Ephemera is defined in my dictionary as 1) Something of no lasting significance, or 2)

[lace] Language translations

2014-02-14 Thread Jeriames
Language translations can be difficult when the terms used are not familiar and grammar is different. All OIDFA business is conducted in both English and French. Our member, Tess, has been doing translations for the OIDFA Bulletins for many years. Sometimes translations are quite

[lace] What is an Antique in the U.S.

2014-02-14 Thread Jeriames
In answer to Jean: We've written about this before, and I'm not going to the government for a definition, because Arachne archives are full of memos on the subject. Every time I've checked, Antiques were defined as being items over 100 years of age. Americans come across this when we

[lace] Antiques Roadshow's Definition of What is an Antique in the U.S.

2014-02-19 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 2/15/2014, jean...@hotmail.co.uk writes: I'm going by the American editions of the Antiques Road Show that have been shown in the UK, which of course is the only way we can judge what's considered an antique in the US. Obviously the experts on that programme have been lax

Re: [lace] This is cute! How to make a ball of lace.

2014-02-21 Thread Jeriames
Dear Delores, We do not see in your memo from where you are writing. That might help in phrasing an answer, which is why we ask members to give us at least a hint. Please remember, this is an *International* list. What is available in Europe may not be available in Australia, for

[lace] Queen Mary (UK)

2014-02-24 Thread Jeriames
This is about Queen Mary, grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II. There was a Public Broadcasting System program yesterday about Queen Mary, and when they told about Queen Mary's Needlework Guild, that seemed something to which to pay more than normal attention. (Personally, I was hoping to

[lace] Book Review: Interwoven Globe (Metropolitan Museum Exhibition)

2014-02-27 Thread Jeriames
Interwoven Globe - The Worldwide Textile Trade, 1500-1800 Edited by Amelia Peck Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY Yale University Press ISBN 978-0-300-19698-6 2013, 350 pp. Hardback You will recall that I announced the Interwoven Globe: The Worldwide Textile Trade 1500-1800 Exhibition on

[lace] Frances Morris - First Metropolitan Museum Textile Curator

2014-03-01 Thread Jeriames
From time-to-time, the subject of the early 20th century Needle and Bobbin Club lace collectors arises. There happens to be quite a bit of documentation in my library about them, because Frances Morris and Marian Hague wrote a wonderful book Antique Laces of American Collectors, published

Re: [lace] Brugge Kant

2014-03-05 Thread Jeriames
Please! Why do European lace experts assume that people who speak and read English are not interested in the lace history of the countries where lace originated? The reality is that in terms of population, there are more people fluent in English around the world who would buy their books

Re: [lace] Lace Fairy

2014-03-07 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 3/7/2014 _lhalley@bytemeusa.com_ (mailto:lhal...@bytemeusa.com) writes: I am sorry to hear that lacefairy will be shutting down. I do hope you can find someone to take it overWhoever takes it on will have a big job. Please do let us know its new home, when it is

Re: [lace] Lace Fairy Web Site

2014-03-08 Thread Jeriames
Dear Cindy, You know Lori Howe. She was a member of your local lace guild (to which I belong) at one time. She is best known as Lace Fairy, or Lori, to members of Arachne. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center

Re: [lace] Lace Museum in Burano, Italy

2014-03-12 Thread Jeriames
Thank you, Shirley! This is enjoyable to view for an hour, because of links to many museums - Fortuny, Murano, etc. Visit Venice from the comfort of home. Selections come after the video of Burano. No set itinerary, crowds, waiting in lines, language difficulties, high admission fees,

[lace] Lace Scrapbooks

2014-03-14 Thread Jeriames
The following is a NO NO NO practice today. As a matter of conscience, we never cut up old laces now - they are becoming too rare and their shapes are clues to what they were intended to be. In the first half of the 20th Century in the U.S., women interested in the history and

Re: [lace] Brittany Lace headdresses in National Geographic

2014-03-25 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 3/25/2014 4:14:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, spind...@gmail.com writes: Here are the photos: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2014/04/breton-women/freger-photography Avital -- Greetings from Jeri. The fourth picture down has a caption: The wings

[lace] Lighthouse Lace Pattern Neede

2014-03-26 Thread Jeriames
What would help everyone on Arachne to get back to this subject in the future would be a subject line like the one I have given above, for our permanent archives. The Help, Please! made me think of those Spam emergency memos we all have received at one time or another from a relative or

[lace] The Great Tapestry of Scotland - 2 Books, Same Title, Different Content

2014-03-31 Thread Jeriames
The Great Tapestry of Scotland By Alistair Moffat Birlinn Limited, Publisher 2013, Hardback, Details/Photos of 165 panels Category: Art, History, Cover price 30 pounds ISBN 978-1-78027-160-6 The other (soft cover) version of the same title, by Susan Mansfield and Alistair Moffat, has a

[lace] Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof - The Beauty of the Orient Painted in Thread

2014-04-07 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 4/6/2014 _lhalley@bytemeusa.com_ (mailto:lhal...@bytemeusa.com) writes: I just discovered Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof's website. Fantastic duchesse, floral Beds and more. http://www.lacestudio-paragon.com/gallery.html -- Jeri says: Thank

[lace] Youghal Irish Needle Lace - Book Review

2014-04-18 Thread Jeriames
Youghal Irish Needle Lace for Connoisseurs and Lacemakers By Elizabeth M. Kurella Self-published 2014, 158 pages, Soft Cover, $30 ISBN 978-0-9642871-5-0 Elizabeth Kurella skillfully presents a new book that will be of use to both lace connoisseurs and lacemakers. She explains the

Re: [lace] LaceFairy and Batavia

2014-04-26 Thread Jeriames
Dear Brian, You will be able to get what you request faster, if there is someone on the list who has it ready to forward to you. Please let me know if you are successful. If you do not hear from anyone, please contact me. I am babysitting the LaceFairy web site until it can be brought

[lace] Lace Fairy Discontinued - Reminder

2014-04-29 Thread Jeriames
Management of Lace-related web sites is important. We do not want to discourage people searching for Lace information. On March 7, 2014, I announced the shut down of the Lace Fairy Web Site. You were requested to please inform those who own other Lace web sites, so they can take it off

Re: [lace] Queen Victoria's wedding dress lace?

2014-04-29 Thread Jeriames
Dear Catherine, The May/June issue of PieceWork magazine has been delivered in America. I was surprised to see an article Victoria's Passion - Queen Victoria's Unremitting Love of All Things Lace. There were things I had never known. Christopher John Brooke Phillips, the author (born in

[lace] Book: La Dentelle de Venise Contemporaine/Venice Needle Lace Today

2014-05-01 Thread Jeriames
New French/English Book - Review La Dentelle de Venise Contemporaine Venice Needle Lace Today By Myriam Benamor Published by Editions Didier Carpentier Nov. 2013, 95-page Hardback ISBN 978-2-84167-855-6 If you have wished for English translations of books published in France - this one is

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