(Honiton motifs on wedding) veil (cut out and applied to velvet pillows).
This way each (great grand-daughter) could have a piece of the original lace,
and the grand-daughter had the pleasure of repurposing it. Bev
What needlework/needle lace I have made and given to family members, they
chose to
This is exactly what I saw while visiting a non-lace friend - she had
cut up her grandmother's wedding veil for the Honiton motifs and was
stitching them to a velour fabric for cushions, one each for her three
daughters. Having made quite a few Honiton motifs from books, this
was the first time
Thank you Bev--my point exactly!! What a refreshing win-win smiles all 'round
for the gals in the family I'm sure. Susan, Erie, PA
bev walker walker.b...@gmail.com wrote:
It had been refit for a second generation's use, the
grandmother said she had worn it, too, changed again to the
I do so agree with you on this issue Alex. I have seen displays where it was
impossible to 'see' the lace because of the excessively low lighting. And
definitely study rooms should be well lit.
Lorri
Graham, WA, USA
Keeping it safe for the future until it eventually disintegrates without it
Dear Arachnids
I agree that lace was made to be cut into suitable lengths and used and I
always advise that when it starts to wear that is time to preserve it so that
future generations can enjoy and learn from it. Museums that get so precious
about their lace that you cannot have sufficient
Hi All, I'm making some Needle Lace flowers and things for gifts for
Christmas. My mother turned 85 last Tuesday so I decided a little brass
safety pin sewn to the back of a flower would be too small for her. I've
ordered some stick pins which I hope will work. They have a flat lacy
piece on
