Re: [lace] Happy Anniversary

Definitely a hankie ‘for show not blow’! Happy anniversary everyone. Diana Smith in Northamptonshire > > > > > > - > To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: > unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to > arachne.mode

Re: [lace] Hand carved bobbins - East Midlands

and another very late 1914 example. Diana Smith in Northamptonshire > - > To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: > unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to > arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: > http://www.flickr.com/photos

Re: [lace] (progress report) and Malmsbury bobbins (Long)

is history, we’ve corresponded on and off now for many years collaborating on various projects on East Midlands bobbins - sometimes I despair at his typos but he’s so enthusiastic as I’m sure you're all aware!! Diana Smith in Northamptonshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Enjoy!

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Re: [lace] 1851 Great Exhibition catalogue

Dear Louise Thank you very much for that. I must confess a little disappointment that there wasn’t more info but I guess Prince Albert wasn’t to know I’d be searching a hundred and sixty odd years later! Now I wonder where Thomas Wright got the information for his book - maybe from a local

Re: [lace] 1851 Great Exhibition catalogue

Thank you for the link Brian. After scrolling up, down and inside out I’ve learnt there are five catalogues of the exhibition. After considerable time studying what turned out to be only other countries of the world I managed to find a short reference to Lacemaking in the East Midlands. Page

[lace] 1851 Great exhibition bobbins

I decided to come out from the shadow of my friend and fellow old bobbin freak Brian Lemin to post a question of my own. Having said previously that I only have one old ivory bobbin in the collection I remembered a special pair purchased some years ago from reputable dealer Anne Swift. They

Re: [lace] The Bobbins of Thomas Wright , The Romance of the Lace Pillow 1919

As always you know my collection is available! Diana > On 19 Jul 2019, at 07:15, wrote: > > It is 100 years since his book was first published; a book I devoured many > years ago when I got hit by the "Bobbin Bug". This week, I re-read my first > chunk of it waiting for my turn to sit in

Re: [lace] Lace Sewer

I’ve also seen these workers listed as ‘Perl worker’. Perl being another name for a picot. Diana > On 14 Jul 2019, at 16:38, Alice Howell wrote: > > The early lace machines tried to replicate known lace styles. Some styles > they could do partially but they had to have some work done by

[lace] Bobbin makers?

Hi Brian No doubt you will receive replies from people more qualified than me to answer your questions on Honiton bobbins/lace - but here goes. The recorders of census returns tended to use their own terms for occupations. So the term ‘lace worker’ could have cover almost any work connected to

[lace] Bobbin makers response - Brian Lemin

Can I say what a pleasure it was to read the response from Brian, our bobbin maker/expert in residence. It’s good to know he’s keeping in touch during his recovery. Another beautiful wood Yew seems to be a more modern choice, I cannot recall finding any, or very few, old bobbins made from it.

Re: [lace] Working with black thread [was "Thread"]

Like Alex I’ve always understood that on the whole black lace produced in the English east Midlands was worked with white thread which was later dyed. On the other hand I have old Beds lace prickings on grey card which I believe were used for work with black thread. Diana in Northamptonshire

Re: [lace] RE: Shopping for lace in Belgium........ www.worldlacecongressbrugge2018.be

Thank you so much for that list of traders/vendors at the congress, it took me for a walk down memory lane! Oh happy days in Brugge. Diana in Northamptonshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] YouTube of early bobbin and/or needlelace

The types of lace made were not ruled by county boarders. What we know as the Bedfordshire type was made in all the counties of the East Midlands - as was Bucks Point. There was a Northampton Point, the term was not so common but was usually known for baby laces. The ‘Thumpers’ were mostly

[lace] Lace Guild Artefact of the month

Has anyone else received the new look Artefact of the Month page from the English Lace Guild? It has been given a whole new look and it certainly is an improvement. The Artefact is a sample piece of American eagle old Bucks type lace. I’ve seen this pattern adapted to a bookmark/fingerplate -

Re: [lace] Rathfarnham Casle pins

Please share any information Alex - sounds interesting. Regards Diana > On 6 Jun 2018, at 08:21, Alex Stillwell wrote: > > Hi Arachnids > > I am fascinated by the bobbins and fine pins found in Rathfarnham Castle in > Dublin that date from the 17th century and would like more information about

Re: [lace] Modern v. traditional

When I first saw traditional Bucks point pillow lace being made, nearly forty years ago, that was it that was what I wanted to do and I haven’t changed since. During those years I have dabbled in almost all bobbin laces also with needle, shuttle and hook - and colour, which I love, and even a

Re: [lace] The English Lace School- Susan Cox

Springett’s was the British College of Lace in Rugby, Warwickshire. Diana in Northamptonshire > On 15 May 2018, at 15:11, Devon Thein wrote: > > I keep running across The English Lace School and Susan Cox. For some > reason I thought that the Sprigett's business had that

Re: [lace] RE: Colour in lace-Northamptonshire lace

Dear Cathie It was brilliant wasn’t it! The visitors book was like a Who’s Who of the Lace world of the time. I remember when Pat Rowley invited me, with my Northamptonshire lace research, to be a part of it my reaction was - Yes Please! The end results finally confirmed what I had always

Re: [lace] Colour in lace

Is coloured lace as non-traditional as most people seem to think it is, though? -- There were most certainly examples of coloured lace produced in the East Midlands as Alan S. Cole found and mentions in his Report on Northampton, Bucks & Beds Lace-making in 1891. When we were

[lace] Blue lace flower

For the gardeners amongst us the magazine Gardens Illustrated now on sale in the Uk comes with a free pack of seeds of Trachymene Coerulea ‘Blue lace flower’. Diana in a very wet miserable Northamptonshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

Re: [lace] Valencienne bobbin

Hi Alex If you could send a picture to me privately I will see what, if anything, I can tell you about your bobbin. Regards Diana Smith > On 13 Mar 2018, at 11:07, Alex Stillwell <alexstillw...@talktalk.net> wrote: > > Hi Arachnids > > A question for the bobbin experts

Re: [lace] sharing.

Dear Catherine Lovely to hear from you - thank you so much for that. I think when I/we found Lacemaking it was still a very traditional craft using traditional skills and techniques. Instructions in those skills were almost non existent. Patterns/ prickings were as rare as the proverbial hens

Re: [lace] sharing.

I’m afraid there are people in all area of collecting and crafting who are unwilling to ‘share’ - what’s mines mine and stays mine! Both my husband and I are ardent collectors and researchers, he of local topography and me, of course, the history of the East Midlands lace industry, workers and

Re: [lace] Bucks Prickings

Hi Alex Like you I’ve studied many old prickings over the years but very few without the ground pricked. I have a theory, no doubt you have also thought of it! That in order to save time when working large areas of point ground some workers would work a row of stitches without pinning up,

Re: [lace] Work the old lady out of the ditch-lace tell

How they kept count? - I think this might be where the ‘Striver’ or ‘King pin’ was used. Placing a decorated pin on the footside where they began a repeat, on completing that pattern or number of rows/pins they would put in another ‘striver’ thereby ‘striving’ to complete the pattern and so on.

Re: [lace] Lace tells & History

A little more history behind the boy throwing his pillow down the well at Elstow. This was supposedly Ernie Cooper. The Coopers were quite a large family many of them lace makers. I have a copy of a photograph of a dozen members of Cooper family lined up sitting at their lace pillows. Centre

Re: [lace] Fwd: Life in Olney a Hundred Years Ago - Lace Tells Reference (Long Post)

Dear Jeri and all For a moment I thought you were referring to a book I have in my collection then realised my error. My A5 size green cloth bound book is entitled ‘Olney and the Lace-Makers’ published in 1864 by William Macintosh, London. It doesn’t mention an author but a receipt attached to

Re: [lace] Fw: Sad News

the extensive card references and research that she had compiled during her time there. Deepest sympathy to her family and friends, Diana Smith, Northamptonshire > On 4 Sep 2017, at 14:20, Sue Babbs <suebabbs...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I have just received this message. Many of you

Re: [lace] Pictures added to Flickr.

Dear Clay I remember the discussions on the subject of adding pictures - though was not aware of the outcome. As a newcomer to the use of Flickr I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say thank you for your generosity. Diana - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

[lace] Pictures added to Flickr.

I've added two pictures to my Flickr page. One is a small sample lace piece, from the same collection as the Old Ripon, a pretty edging with an unusual ground. The second pictures is of the Hollie Point sampler which was a very lucky find on eBay. It was amongst a collection of odds and ends

Re: [lace] Old French Chenille Blonde lace sample

When I think of chenille it immediately reminds me of the chenille table cloth used by me grandmother! Diana > On 11 Aug 2017, at 18:42, Adele Shaak wrote: > > This is an interesting lace - thank you for putting up the photo. I agree > with you that it is a nice little

[lace] Old French Chenille Blonde lace sample

n the book by Mrs Palliser but my copy escapes me at the moment. Diana Smith Northamptonshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

Re: [lace] Ripon lace

making 'stuff' I'm sure I've more to offer. Diana > On 8 Aug 2017, at 17:03, Susan <hottl...@neo.rr.com> wrote: > > Please thank Diana Smith! She kindly sent a photo of her samples of "Old > Ripon" lace. I've managed to make an Arachne Flickr album for her so that

[lace] Lace in India/Catherine C. Channer

Possibly the most well known teacher of lace in India was Miss Catherine C. Channer, at Scots Mission at Kalimpong, she was in charge of the lace school there for four years. She began giving lace classes in the early 1900's, unfortunately having to return to England in 1909 for health reasons.

Re: [lace] Victoria's gown Poor Lace

The poorer classes would probably be wearing last seasons, unfashionable, cast offs. Those in rural areas would always be slightly behind in style. Even in those days fashions could change over night and of course one would not want to be seen in last seasons out dated styles. Diana - To

Re: [lace] 18th C. Lace-trimmed Sack Back Gown, per BBC

exciting, not what one would expect on such an exquisite garment, and appeared to be in poor condition. Diana Smith in the U.K. > On 11 Jan 2017, at 14:06, jeria...@aol.com wrote: > > BBC Antiques Road Show Find > > May we have some feedback, please? Otherwise, why should

[lace] Royal bobbins

In the collection I have two 'King' bobbins David, and Solomon which is also biblical. By mistake I included Samuel - I believe he was a prophet rather than King. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] Kings and Queens of England

I think any old bobbin with an inscription which includes 'King' should be viewed with the fact in mind that this is a very common surname in the East Midlands area. On the other hand names such as David and Samuel obviously could have biblical connections. I'd be interested in what you have pre

Re: [lace] Re bead illustrations

I wonder if the porthole beads your referring to are rosary beads. Some can be made from bone, others from wood, and have probably been reused from broken rosary's. Perhaps Brian has pictures in his research, if not I can send some to him. Diana Sent from Diana's iPad 'Very little is

Re: [lace] I am up to "L"!

Sorry I didn't trim my reply :-( Sent from Diana's iPad 'Very little is needed to make a happy life.' - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Re: [lace] I am up to "L"!

Brian I have two - how would you suggest I photograph them or one? One of them is very nice, being marked out with brass tacks into 'ells' which was an early form of measurement for cloth. Diana Sent from Diana's iPad 'Very little is needed to make a happy life.' > On 19 Jun 2016, at 02:20,

[lace] Miss Channer's mat

If anyone is interested there is a used copy of the mat pattern on eBay at the moment. Listed under 'Bobbin lace making patterns' starting price £3.00. Sent from Diana's iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help,

Re: [lace] Remembering Lace Fairy - Lori Howe

legacy from Lori. Diana Smith in Northamptonshire. Sent from Diana's iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

Re: [lace] Bone bobbins

I've just sold some of my collection of foreign bobbins, including a bone Maltese and a bone one from Bayeux. Both were old/antique and slightly smaller and slimmer than the wooden types. Diana in a damp, dull Northamptonshire. In spite of that my hardy cyclamen are putting on a glorious display

Re: [lace] Re: [) E'Bay seller

Hello Nancy I don't think the two emails which appeared on Arachne Lace were from the eBay seller but I may be wrong. They were from South Africa the seller is in Norfolk GB. Best wishes from a bright sunny England which is great as England ladies play Australia ladies at cricket - go girls!

Re: [SPAM] Re: [lace] (Lace) E'Bay seller

We have all this knowledge because let's face it we go through it all regularly! This person, who has excellent one hundred per cent feedback on eBay, was not to know. So give the chap a break please ladies. Diana Sent from Diana's iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] eBay seller

Sorry about the 'spam' in the title line of my message (don't know where that came from) it will probably finish up in most people's trash ;-) Diana - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

[lace] Wish list of teachers

If I could choose someone from the past it would be Miss Catherine C. Channer. Diana in Northamptonshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Re: [lace] Wish list of teachers

That is amazing - to think there is still a living link with Miss Channer teaching. It would be interesting to know if she has any recollections of her. Regarding the mat, there is no evidence that Miss Channer worked the mat. The one pictured in the book was made by a lady from Bedford. Regards

[lace] Wish list of teachers

If I could choose someone from the past it would be Miss Catherine C. Channer. Diana in Northamptonshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Re: [lace] 1931 lace making clip

The lighter coloured pillow was on the table with the lady winding bobbins so presumably the other worker was her. The pattern/s though called Bedfordshire lace were made in all the East Midlands counties. The pillow/s and bobbins are typically the types used is South Buckinghamshire. Also in

Re: [lace] re: Jane Austen and lace

There is one copy on eBay in Australia, and also several on Amazon. Diana Smith Sent from Diana's iPad On 23 May 2015, at 15:23, d2one...@comcast.net wrote: Perhaps you can locate a small booklet published by the Bath City Council, titled A Frivolous Distinction: Fashion and Needlework

[lace] Lace police

I was told some years ago, by someone who was in a position to know about these things, that the old East Midlands workers judged pairs by the weight. No they didn't get the scales out ;-) but took a bobbin in each hand hence they would be able to feel the similarity in weight. So the bobbins

Re: [lace] Dickey Pots - written sources please? and cherry blossom pattern?

Evening everyone In the book Lark Rise to Candleford by Flora Thompson, the chapter 'Survivals' about Queenie - lace maker and beekeeper. They would gather in one cottage in winter for warmth, each one bringing her faggott or shovel of coals for the fire. In very cold winter weather the lace

Re: [lace] Re Museums and other places in South Devon

I think you mean Alan Cole? He also did reports on the midlands lace industry. There was a nice little museum at Budleigh Salterton - Fairlynch. I believe it is still there but I'm not sure about lace displays. Also Sidmouth. Diana in Northamptonshire. Sent from Diana's iPad On 9 Apr 2015, at

Re: [lace] Lace on the Great British Sewing Bee

The lady was Liz Knight who for many years was curator of the Cowper and Newton Museum in Olney and is an expert on local history and lacemaking in the area. What Liz actually said was it would take 'two whole days of continual work', to produce the piece of lace. Diana in Northamptonshire Sent

[lace] Lace society

Is it just me or has anyone received this quarters newsletter from the Lace Society? I received the one from the Lace Guild ages ago and usually the society follows shortly after. Diana Smith on another dull dreary day in Northamptonshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace] Honiton lace

Please send replies to the lace list as I have a similar problem. Thanks for beginning this thread Ann. Best wishes Diana in Northants Sent from Diana's iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] Retirement

Just read this motto on a tea shirt - 'The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off!' Diana In a cold, dull, wet Northamptonshire Sent from Diana's iPad On 8 Nov 2014, at 03:22, Noelene Lafferty noel...@lafferty.com.au wrote: Retirement. They all promised me when retirement

[lace] The royal lacemaker

I have just received a copy of this book by Linda Finlay. Has anyone read it, if so, what are their thoughts? Diana in Northamptonshire UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com.

[lace] Tern

That must be an old link, the auction finished in November presumably last year. There were two bids but it remained £10 so the same person must have made them both to ensure they won. If they wanted it so much it must have gone to a good home where it would be appreciated :-) Diana In a very

Re: [lace] Tern

into your browser. Ruth Budge (Sydney, Australia) -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Diana Smith Sent: Thursday, 13 February 2014 4:28 AM To: Arachne Subject: [lace] Tern That must be an old link, the auction finished

Re: [lace] Bucks Point Christmas Tree

Hello Sherry It is a very nice piece also an unusual shape but probably not as straight forward as it seems. It appears to have been worked sideways starting at the bottom left hand corner working straight down to the bottom right hand corner so at its widest point will need a considerable

[lace] Miss Channers mat

Miss Channer was born c1874 at Sherford in Devon, died on the 10th of March 1949 and was buried at Clapham, Bedford where she had lived for some years.   I have a very poor quality, much reduced, photocopy of the pattern which has a couple of hand written notes one of which is 'W. Dean 1978' -

[lace] Miss Channer mat

My 1928 first edition of 'Pratical Lacemaking - Bucks Point-Ground' says exacty the same. There is no other mention that I can find in the text of the mat.   I have in the past recognised some of the component parts as having come from other, possibly older, designs. I guess that is only to be

[lace] Miss channer

I was in contact with Channer family members some years ago - not now though. Vera, a niece of Miss Channer, came to spend a day with me with her son and his partner. As you can imagine I was thrilled. We took them to the church as Desborough where Miss Channers father had been vicar in the

Re: [lace] continueing on with Miss Channer discussion...how about other....

What about the superb newly published book by our very own Alex Stillwell. Diana Sent from my iPad On 5 Jan 2014, at 01:55, Marianne Gallant m...@shaw.ca wrote: On that same note, how about some book reviews on Bucks or other point ground books? I am looking for more intermediate to

Re: [lace] Miss Channer's mat

  A picture of the original mat appeared in Miss Channers book 'Practical Lacemaking' published in 1928. Worked by a student at the Bedford Technical Institute. Design by C.C. Channer.   In the folder published by Ruth it says Original design by Catherine C.

Re: [lace] Lace Boobins?

Hi Brian I have one of these 'things' in my collection which has been adapted into a lace bobbin by having a wood head and neck inserted at one end and the last pair of holes at the other end hold the wire for the spangle. I've always thought mine was the remains from a needle case - now I'm

[lace] Rubbings

I also have a 'stick'? of heelball stashed away somewhere. In the days when museums were less fussy it was allowed to take rubbings of old prickings in their collections. This was when patterns were harder to come by - out of the question nowadays! I have used the Matt film but must confess

Re: [lace] Aurelia Loveman

Like Catherine I crossed paths with Aurelia at the college of lace. We shared a table on a course - I believe it was with Pam Nottingham but the memory plays tricks. Aurelia enjoyed her weekend so much and was devastated when it came to an end. Weren't we all - great times! The world has lost

Re: [lace] early lace pillows etc

Hello Jen Horse hair is a possibility for stuffing a pillow. Did anyone see the Antiques Road Show on UK TV yesterday - the pair of ladies 'pockets' as in the nursery rhyme Lucy Locket lost her pocket! Apparently it is very rare to find a pair. The Queens Gallery has an expo this summer 10th

[lace] Piecework

Has anyone seen the May/June Piecework magazine? A while back Christopher Phillips made a request to the Arachne list for any information on lace/lacemaking from the time of William Shakespeare for an article he was planning to submit for publication. I was happy to let him have pictures of a

[lace] Lace Society

I received my Lace Society magazine yesterday. Not often that arrives before the guild mag! Diana in lovely sunny Northamptonshire Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] Graph paper/Needle lace

A search on eBay found 37 listings of glossy and matt sticky back plastic in various colours. I didn't delve too deeply but there seemed to be various prices and quantities. Diana in Northamptonshire on another spring like day (it can't last!) Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] Men making lace

In my history research on lacemaking in the East Midlands there are numerous mentions of men in the area making lace during the 18/19th centuries. The 1777 militia list includes a number of lace men, dealers and workers below the age of 45years. An article from the Northampton County

Re: [lace] Twentieth anniversary flash drive

Hello Carol That goes for me too - I'm completely in the dark - no pun intended ;o) I like the idea of a small box which would be good for makers of all sorts of lace - though another bobbin wouldn't go astray!!! Diana from a dry, bright Northamptonshire Sent from my iPad On 21 Mar 2013,

Re: [lace] Twentieth anniversary flash drive

Oh I have some of those but I just call them memory sticks!! I've published books and sent them to the printer on a memory stick - sorry flash drive ;-) Thanks Clay for clearing that up. Diana Sent from my iPad On 21 Mar 2013, at 12:38, Clay Blackwell clayblackw...@comcast.net wrote: Carol

[lace] Straw plaiters

in the garden of her daughter, Sarah Ann’s house at Kettering, Northamptonshire; she may have gone to live with her daughter and would have been about 80 years old.   Diana Smith, Northamptonshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

Fwd: [lace] Hanging bobbin

I sent this reply which bounced back, maybe the sender will read this! Though possibly there are others who are interested. Diana Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Diana Smith diana.trevo...@btinternet.com Date: 18 February 2013 08:00:23 GMT To: Manie Kriel m...@mweb.co.za

[lace] Hanging bobbin

If anyone in the UK is interested there is a full page article, in the weekend supplement of the Daily Mail, on Franz Muller - subject of a hanging bobbin. On Thursday this week there is a period drama on BBC2 at 9pm 'Murder on the Victorian Railway'. Diana in (an almost spring like)

[lace] Bedford panels

I think the link below will take you to the web site showing the panels. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Bedford+lace+panelsie=UTF-8oe=UTF-8hl=en -gbclient=safari Diana in a very cold Northants - waiting for the snow to arrive! - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[lace] Doreen Wright

ago at a lace day where she was the speaker. http://www.doreensdiary.org.uk/ Diana Smith in Northamptonshire Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site

Re: [lace] condition of lacemakers (longish)

I have an original copy of the 'Report on Northampton, Bucks, Beds, Lace-Making' by Alan Cole. Dated 1891 it is really concentrating more on the production i.e. quality of the lace being produced and the general age of the lace makers at that time. Sadly he didn't name the workers he spoke to,

Re: [lace] condition of lacemakers (longish)

Hi Brian Sorry not my area - though I think he did a similar report on the Honiton area. Diana - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Fw: [lace] machine/handmade lace

  OK there were very few job opportunities for girls in the 18/19th centuries. If I had to choose between lace making which was clean, light, work at home with hours to suit. Against working long hours away from home scrubbing, cleaning, cooking, washing for someone else for little return or

Re: [lace] machine/handmade lace

.   I have a interesting book published in 2000 by Alan Brown called 'Take the Children...? How Victorian lace girls lived and worked in the Honiton and East Midlands districts - this is their story, as told to the 1862 Royal Commission. I believe Sheila Brown is on the list.   Diana Smith

[lace] Yaldhurst ladies

At a local antique market I found a little book called Our Crafty Lives by the Yaldhurst Ladies by Rosamund Douglas and Janet Foster. It was first published in 1989. In the book is a photograph of a lady making lace named Marrion Shuttleworth. Does anyone know the lady or the other ladies of

[lace] Check these out!

These are for the lace maker who has everything - and doesn't need to walk very far ! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JEFFREY-CAMPBELL-ROCK-LACE-BIEGE-AND-IVORY-CUT-OUT- WEDGE-HEELS-MAKER-LITA-/170852258665?pt=US_Women_s_Shoesvar=hash=item6d7705 356c Diana in Northamptonshire - To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace] pillow stands

Most of what has been described have been tables. I have several of those mentioned in the correspondence. But the stand I prefer, especially for travel, is not a table but a stand. It was given to me by Jeannette Van Ord in the Netherlands and is the kind that is used in Bruges and many

Re: [lace] Honiton Motifs

You can find picture frames which include a mount that has several cutouts of different shapes - hard to describe! So you could mount various spriggs in one frame. I found the one below on ebay.

Re: [lace] Liberty bodices

Hello Sheila Yes I remember wearing a liberty bodice - it would have been in the late 1940s. Showing my age!!! Diana in Northants - were it was lovely and sunny now overcast and threatening rain. - Original Message - From: Alan Sheila Brown alan.d.br...@tesco.net To: lace

[lace] Contacts in NZ

Happy New Year to everyone. I have a friend who will be travelling to New Zealand (sorry I know no more than that) on the 18th of January and she would like to hear of any lacemakers and/or groups down there that she could get in touch with. If replies could please be sent to me and I will

Re: [lace] Buttons

I have an old lace bobbin made by David Haskins with the inscription ROSE HANNAH BROWN DIED MARCH 18 1846 AGED 5 YEARS. On the spangle is a child's shoe/boot button. It makes me sad whenever I look at it :o( Diana in a wet windy Northamptonshire - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] UK Lace Guild magazine

I also received mine at the end of last month (October). Diana in Northants - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003

[lace] Copley's research

I recently bought a lovely box, for use in a haberdashery shop, on ebay. It was used to hold 'Copley's Embroidery Knitting Wools' - not exactly lace I know. I thought I would do some research on Copley's but with very little result. Do any of you knowledgeable people out there have any

Re: [lace] Pictures of Brugge uploaded to Webshots

Dear Clay That is superb work and design. We lesser mortals can only gaze in admiration at the excellent pictures - thank you so much for sharing them with us. Has anyone else received their copy of Lace yet? There is a picture of another beautiful piece of needle lace made by Catherine

Re: [lace] David Naylor bobbin on Ebay

Hi Trish I'm the very lucky owner of two David Naylor bobbins, one exactly the same as the one listed with the clasped hand to hold the spangle wire the other has a bell shape as the tail, both are dated 1986. I'm not sure if they are bone or ivory, the workmanship is so good they are smooth

Re: [lace] (lace) Joyce's Poppies photo

I replied to Catherine - I had this problem but if you use the webshot link at the bottom of the page - it works for me. Diana in Northants - Original Message - From: J-D Hammett jdhamm...@msn.com To: catherinebar...@btinternet.com; Arachne lace@arachne.com Sent: Wednesday, July 06,

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