Re: [lace] defining lace

Sent from my iPad There are > On Apr 5, 2018, at 9:20 AM, Sue Babbs wrote: > > snip... > This made me wonder if is possible for Devon to include any historical display > boards with photos of early needle and bobbin lace (in white) and the > colourful braids from

[lace] Colour

Hi I have had several emails from prominent lacemakers adding their support to my comments about monochrome and coloured lace. One added concern regarding colour when displaying lace as monochrome stands may look less attractive than brightly coloured ones. I saw a very colourful display that

[lace] defining lace

I just want to throw in my 2 cents worth - I have Jill Nordfors' book from long ago, before I even started making lace. Personally I would not regard most of that book as lace. She focuses on detached buttonhole stitch laid on top of the base fabric, and that fabric remains as part of the finished

[lace] Anny’s patterns

Several of Anny’s friends and students have been helping her family sell the remaining books and patterns which were in stashes all over the world! I have just a few left and would love for them to find good homes. Please check the list and let me know if you would like a picture of any of

[lace] Contemporary Needlelace

Dear Catherine, I am truly grateful for the time you have spent on this. Be assured I am asking the artists for their statements about the works. It was the superficial and often misinformed treatment of lace by the mainstream press that made me wonder what it would be like if someone who actually

[lace] Contemporary Needle lace

Dear Catherine, I am truly grateful for the time you have spent on this. Be assured I am asking the artists for their statements about the works. It was the superficial and often misinformed treatment of lace by the mainstream press that made me wonder what it would be like if someone who actually

[lace] Finger looping

Gil says <> This reminds me that I was at a show at the Morgan Library not long ago where there were some 14th century Indulgences on display. These were the things you could buy in the medieval world in order to shorten your time in Purgatory. There were some braids on them that I thought might

[lace] Colour in Lace.

Wow! Alex, that hits it right on the head!! Texture or colour? One does seem to override the other. Yes, I agree. I do a lot more monochrome lace, and I know just what you mean about the texture showing up when it is not distracted by colour. Catherine, I worked your Strawberries – and learned

Re: [lace] Finger looping

Gil and Jean, please correct me if you know differently, but I do not believe this is loop braiding. I do not recognize the interlacing or color configurations as possible with orthodox braids from this technique. Kim > - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

RE: [lace] defining lace

<> This may have to be in the catalog. In some case where there is a clear antecedent I am hoping to show an example in the catalog entry. Devon - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

[lace] defining lace

I have been very interested in the recent discussions on Arachne, particularly the information about the 1970s revival of needlelace and the increase in interest in crafts in countries apart from England. Thank you to all who have added to the knowledge of our heritage in this area. Now the

RE: [lace] Colour in lace

Regarding Alex’s insightful comment, I have to say that I go back and forth about color in lace myself. On the one hand, I like color. On the other hand, the palette of lace making is texture and pattern. When you are using pattern and differences in density for your palette you tend to use the

Re: RE: RE: [lace] Nordfors Clark, Contemporary Needlelace

Original message >From : devonth...@gmail.com Subject : RE: RE: [lace] Nordfors Clark, Contemporary Needlelace Devon I have no desire or inclination to spend anymore valuable time reading through lace/embroidery books to clarify/establish facts as to the current

Re: [lace] What do bobbin and needle lace have in common?

Original message >From : enkanagyl...@gmail.com Subject : Re: [lace] What do bobbin and needle lace have in common? In a recent viewing of 17th century English embroidery, I noted that some of the stitches used to fill in backgrounds behind raised work resembled Hollie Point, but in

[lace] Colour in lace

Hi Arachnids Here is a comment I found interesting regarding lace. When I became involved in teaching a pilot scheme for City & Guilds I tried to get on a BTECH course for design but unfortunately it was on the same days as I was teaching. However, when I discussed why I wanted to attend the

Re: [lace] What do bobbin and needle lace have in common?

Pardon, I didn't realize we were specifically discussing contemporary examples. I was interested in the overall debate. Of course, lots of lace is made in color, I myself enjoy making bobbin and needle lace in color as well - although I love white too! I love it all, honestly, no matter what

Re: [lace] defining lace

I actually don’t disagree with you, Gil. I was just “thinking out loud,” let’s say. You make a great point about early bobbin lace being more like braiding than lace. Best, Elena - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

Re: [lace] defining lace

I agree with many of you, the recent discussions on Arachne have been quite fascinating. Gil Dye said bobbin lace in the 16th century: bobbin lace evolved in the sixteenth century from braid making and exactly the same techniques were used for the colourful surface decorations in metal threads

[lace] Point de Gaze surprisingly embroiderly

Catherine writes: Devon also mentions that Jill uses weaving techniques in her works but this technique is the main distinguishing feature to be found in Halas lace also. Yes, needle weaving is used in Halas lace. Also, I think is some very early laces. But, now that I am thinking about it, I am

Re: [lace] Finger looping

I've indulged Devon (grin!) and uploaded her photos to a "Devon Thein - Indulgences" album on the Arachne Flickr page Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to