Hi,
David wrote:
A couple of years earlier I'd bought Miss Tebbs' book and a reel of
very fine thread at a shop in Riversdale Road, Camberwell in Melbourne.
I'm sure many here will remember that shop.
Yes, I remember the shop David as it was in my local shopping centre
when I lived in
Dear Jane,
Thank you for this long explanation of the origins of your mother, Pat Read
and Lucy Kincaidâs book Milanese Lace: an Introduction.
The linkage with the Maidmonts confirms one of my theories, that there were
various linkages to the early 20th century lace revival in the lace revival
Dear Jane and other Friends,
Grandma retired. By now, Mum had a family and spent 4 years abroad. We were in
Tasmania and I remember Mum being interviewed on TV (ABC?) about her lacemaking
and I thought she did some teaching (I must check this!).
I've sometimes wondered what happened to
Dear All,
Goodness, so much activity on Arachne, so much to read and all so
interesting. What with a busy week, there's been no time to write
anything myself. Perhaps this is no longer relevant, but I would like to
contribute to the discussion.
My Grandmother learned bobbin lace-making from
