Re: [lace] IOLI Magazines - a Review

ithin their local communities.     Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center     - 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/p

[lace] Flax and Lace Museum in Kortrijk

lace museums.  The Lace Museum in California has it.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center    - 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

[lace] Lace Guild's 2018 Lace Calendar

a pdf from The Lace Guild.  All the other patterns are printed in the calendar.   Support our Guilds.  To order:  Select Sales, then Calendar, from the menu at www.laceguild.org    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachn

Re: [lace] Samplers Exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge

literacy samplers - alphabets, lists of family members, texts inspired by religion, maps, and their famous medallion designs that could be reproduced today into wonderful cross stitched ornaments.   You can also access Amazon to see what is currently available by Carol Humphrey, as recommended

[lace] Quaker samplers from Ackworth, Doing Research at Museum Sites

s provided above, and then you can adapt to a search of the world's museums and collections to find out about what might be nearer to your interest and location.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message fro

[lace] Joining ends of a crown, Inga-Lisa Olsson's Knypplerskan Vol. 3

points is 13,5 cm in diameter and 6,5 cm high = 49 K.   I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the above dimensions, but have typed as shown in this old translation.  There are very narrow ribbons used today for ribbon embroidery that might be suitable for covering the metal ring without being bulky. Â

Re: [lace] Magic threads

ut you can move through them quickly by just looking for those by Ilske.   You may have to look further, but what you remember may be at  https://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/msg19856.html    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 10/20/2017

Re: [lace] Rosaline perle

Dear Susan, Please provide the title and author of the book.  Jeri Ames in Maine USA, Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 10/20/2017 4:27:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, hottl...@neo.rr.com writes:   Hello All! Ithaca Lace Day (Columbus Day weekend) was fabulous as usual! I

Re: [lace] Armenian wedding veil?

spondence: lace@arachne.com   I have trimmed back your message to the essentials, which our web mistress prefers.   Pam is Eastern Canada's representative to IOLI, for those who do not recognize her name.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - In a messag

[lace] Lacis and the Kliots Featured in Nov./Dec. 2017 PieceWork Magazine

in years to come.  Definitely recommended reading.  For your convenience, the web address is  http://www.lacismuseum.org/      Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@ad

Re: [lace] Rosaline Perle and Rosaline Perle 2

photos:  http://www.beadandlacecreations.co.uk/     Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 10/20/2017 9:37:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, hottl...@neo.rr.com writes: To Jeri’s question, the book is Rosaline Perle 2 by Judith Cordell, ISBN 978-0-9570698-1-7.  Sus

[lace] Ma's Laces - Recent South African presentation of WWI Belgian Ma's Lace Story

plus large number of photos.    Someone, please acknowledge this posting, so that people using gmail will look for it in our archive.   http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/index.html    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Kerry Taylor Auction. London, Nov. 20, 2017

 It was a gathered floor length panel worn under floor length skirts, or gowns, that were open at the front and pulled back to display the rich embroidery and lace.  It was not necessary to embellish aprons all the way around the wearer - just the area that could be seen and admired.   Jeri Ames i

[lace] Custom Wire and Linen Thread Suppliers Dwindling

custom made to approximate what was used centuries ago.  Her threads inventory is impressive, but even she is faced with supply problems that go beyond what money can buy.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center      - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace] Lace schools - Official Reports by Alan Cole, Alan Brown, Sheila Brown

people with medical training amongst us.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center --   In a message dated 11/22/2017 1:56:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, walker.b...@gmail.com writes:   Hello Devon, cc Diana and everyone Your ment

Re: [lace] Introduction - Lace in Puerto Rico

Finally, search Puerto Rico in the Arachne archives - there are nearly 40 matches. http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/index.html   There are several references above for your scholar's Bibliography.  If she does not find the May books, please write to me for details.    Jeri Ames i

[lace] Holiday Lace Exchange and Decorating with Lace

to Heaven.  It is wonderful each year to be reminded of them by ornaments that they made.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA    - 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

[lace] Santina Levey Tribute in Autumn 2017 National Trust Bulletin

for travel or tuition.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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] Jeri's Narratives

 1) Some governments are confiscating rosewood bobbins (as if they were as endangered as ivory) and 2) DMC and Anchor's phasing out of some lace making threads - in the U.K., but maybe elsewhere, too?  I read about these yesterday on the home page of www.nelg.us .   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lac

Re: [lace] Bucks point - on Ipswich-style Pillow at Smithsonian

ars are spent on art and history.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 12/7/2017 8:49:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, karenhthomp...@gmail.com writes:   You can see the pricking on an original Ipswich pillow from the late 1700s on the Smithsonian lac

[lace] Please Share Lace Experiences and Questions

exhibits that educate others.    You can do this.      Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   - 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

[lace] Re: Ipswich Pillow Article - permission to share

were polished up a bit, a picture added, and then were published in a prettier format in the newsletter.  I very much appreciate that you, as web mistress, have made these available to all who access Book Reviews on the home page of www.nelg.us    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Cen

Re: [lace] Ipswich, MA lace - silk vs. linen

nated to The Smithsonian was a wide pricking for making black silk lace.  This is evidence she could make either, when she was young.   Sometimes many of us need to answer questions from the public that require a basic knowledge of history in order to put lace history in context.   Jeri Ames in

Re: [lace] Lace pillow from Hallowell, Maine

fully - from just a girl's name and a date.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - In a message dated 12/9/2017 3:42:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, devonth...@gmail.com writes:   Not to argue with the general premise that Mrs. Lakeman was entitled

[lace] Propose an OIDFA Work Group for S vs. Z Threads and Winding Bobbins

to gain consensus, but every bobbin lace could be included.  An example of how universal it might be is the International Lace Dictionary by Johan Coene et al.     Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center.  - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

Re: [lace] Threading Needles with Pearl /Perlé Thread

ch threading to them.  You will all dance.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 12/12/2017 9:46:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, dccoll...@ncable.net.au writes:   My mother taught us this and said it was the way a blind person could thread a needle (that

[lace] Spain's rare Frisado Lace

n Lace Guild's Facebook of a result.  The class used silver thread, instead of gold.   https://www.facebook.com/brooklynlaceguild/photos/a.1206709746018865.10737418 28.1197959496893890/1603478296342006/?type=3    If you do not want to join Facebook, click Not Now on the sign-up page.   Je

Re: [lace] Suitable thread for filet lace?

old Filet Lace books that call for thread manufactured by Walter Evans and Company.  Their Mecklenburg thread No. 20 probably has a modern equivalent?     Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center  In a message dated 12/16

[lace] Correct Your Contact Information on Lace Guild Sites, Please

mean you completely lose touch with people in our international lace community.  It can take 30 minutes to several days to obtain a new address and forward a message.  Thank you.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachn

Re: [lace] Sad News - Anny Noben-Slegers - Floribana

that ladies may wear next year for celebrations connected to the English royal wedding.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 12/25/2017 9:42:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, jbl...@sbcglobal.net writes:   I had a Christmas greeting from Greet Rome-Verb

[lace] Making Lace in Central Slovakia - By the Poor for the Rich: Lace in Context

This is a new article, posted on January 3, 2018, that some might like to read.  The site offers other articles of interest.  You probably will not have heard of these if, like me, you avoid Facebook. https://laceincontext.com/making-lace-in-central-slovakia/   Jeri Ames in Maine USA  Lace

[lace] 2018 New Lace Books , Events, Exhibits?

embroidery on clothing will be very strong this year.  What travels with embroidery on garments?  Lace!  Let's get the news rolling.    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center  - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe l

[lace] World Lace Congress in Brugge, BELGIUM

Dear Lace Lovers,     Please contact me if you will be attending the World Lace Congress in Brugge, Belgium, in August 2018.     I will create a private list of Arachne members so we can correspond with each other.  Hope to arrange introductions and/or a special little meeting so that we will

[lace] Subject lines for memos

u can quickly find it - you will print what she has written about the frogging panel at Hardwick Hall, and place it in your copy of her book: Surface Decoration in Silk and Metallic Thread.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center     - To unsubscribe send email to m

Re: [lace] THE LACE MUSEUM Detroit Michigan

by The Lace Museum Guild in 1976 and incorporated in 1981.   www.thelacemuseum.org/      To those who celebrate it - Happy Valentine's Day!   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center --- In a message dated 2/14/2018 2:

[lace] The Lace Museum, Detroit Michigan - 2

conversions can be seen?  Devon?  Kim?  Lorelei?   Those of you who knit will enjoy the next blog entry, related to Winter Olympics.   Suggest you step down once more to the article about German Schwalm whitework.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center  - To unsubscribe send

[lace] Lace, not Lace: Contemporary Fiber Art from Lacemaking Techniques

your guild would like to support, you may read donation options at: https://hunterdonartmuseum.org/support-lace-fund/   If you belong to IOLI, there is an article on page 39 of the Winter 2018 issue of The Bulletin that also provides information.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Res

[lace] News Article about Devon Thein and Hunterdon Art Museum's Lace Exhibit

, 2018.   What would you try to do if you knew you could not fail? -  An inspirational quote found in a textile book, which I am sharing this Presidents' Day 2018 as a tribute to Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center  

[lace] Iris Apfel: Accidental Icon - Book released March 6, 2018

te lace.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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] Fashion History books

their research library.  Sometimes, such libraries are open to scholars without charge.   Also, I found some ideas by searching 4-volumes Fashion History.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 3/6/2018 5:06:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, devonth...@gmail.com

Re: [lace] Wolds Lacemakers meeting and AGM 17th March 2018

exhibit and demonstration event on the same day.    In lace friendship from across the Big Pond,,   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 3/10/2018 5:29:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, maur...@roger.karoo.co.uk

Re: [lace] Visas for teachers in the USA - advise please

good opportunity to remind all that the Embroiderers' Guilds around the world offer needle lace classes, which our lace guilds often ignore.   Jeri Ames in Maine  (Member EGA for 50 years) Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - In a messa

[lace] Hairband Magnifier

nging up heavy-looking versions with lights that firmly sit in front of the eyes.  What I'm thinking of is more user friendly and low tech.  Some of you will remember.  Are these still being marketed?   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center  - To unsubscribe sen

[lace] Re: Hairband Magnifier

Thank you all for the several different recommendations.  Have been able to order, and will introduce younger generation to this easy-to-use vision aid.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 3/12/2018 3:04:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, jeria...@aol.com

[lace] Bonington Gallery in Nottingham UK - Lace Blog

In the event you might be interested, I am sharing an address provided to me by an American textile professor with whom I exchange information from time-to-time. http://www.boningtongallery.co.uk/blog/lace-unarchived-a-history-of-the-archi ve   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery

Re: [lace] Bayeux Tapestry

the article in the lace bulletin is covered by copyright law.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 3/21/2018 5:06:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, stevieni...@gmail.com writes:   ...an article with

Re: [lace] Lace Revival of the 1970s - mystery book probably...

Van Nostrand Reinhold; translators were E. and T.W. Summers.  ISBN: 0-442-30037-9.   Sally Johanson was one of the founders of OIDFA, and one of its first Presidents.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 3/26/2018 1:36:24 PM Eastern Standard Time

Re: [lace] Lace Revival of the 1970s - Bath's book and Golden Hands

wish to review, the past offers possibilities.  It is magical that though I did not anticipate Devon's new topic on Arachne, there are recent book reviews available.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 3/26/2018 2:36:56 PM Eastern Sta

[lace] Safety of Our Members

live in a world where people who seem safe to disclose information to, really are not.  Someone can overhear gossip between relatives and friends, and use that information in an unlawful way.  Security of our members and their homes is of utmost importance.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and

[lace] Nenia Lovesey

is at Hampton Court Palace).  Lovesey's following paragraphs are equally amusing.  Very worth reading, if you can find or borrow the book.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center     - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscr

[lace] Travel

se my intent was to aid friendships - in advance of the event.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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:

[lace] Handcraft movement in England

Devon, you will learn much at the web site given.  It is a great place to get ideas for museum activities and guild programs.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here.

Re: [lace] Magnifying glasses without weight on your nose

ached to eye glasses.   This is a CONSERVATION lesson!  Also, the plastic frames make them lightweight when added to your lace pillow's tote bag.      Will share the product information when received, early in April.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To u

[lace] Lace, Not Lace Reaction to Needle Lace Revival Arachne comments 3/28/18

doing so.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 3/28/2018 4:40:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, catherinebar...@btinternet.com writes:   I have looked at Penny Nickels work and agree it is very impressive and

[lace] Please Change Arachne Subject Titles when You Change Subjects

copy, with an appropriate Subject, to your personal file about how to use your computer and features you have never used before.   Another thank you to all who share.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace] Again, Please Change Arachne Subject Titles when You Change Subjects

Center is having great difficulty replacing him, because he was a volunteer.    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com.

Re: [lace] hi res photo of Arpad Dekani lace?

have a hi res photo made.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - In a message dated 4/2/2018 10:27:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, devonth...@gmail.com writes:   I am writing the catalog entry for a piece of lace by Agnes

Re: [lace] Color in lace - Bath's book

enu on the left.  You can see the colored lace of the book jacket, which is technically impossible on Arachne.  It occurred to me that some of you might like to print the review, and put in your copy of Bath's book.      www.nelg.us    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery

[lace] Diaper patterns - see Dictionary of Needlework by Caulfeild & Saward

ing to the history of women that so little can be seen in exhibits.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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

[lace] Jill Nordfors Clark, - Contemporary Needlelace

designs, and if I remember correctly, it was because of the direction embroiderers in the United Kingdom took when they started the City & Guilds educational program mentioned a few days ago.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA  (EGA member for 50 years) Lace and Embroidery Res

[lace] Weaving/Fingerloop Braids/Braids/Lace (History References for Scholars)

://www.richardiii.net/downloads/Ricardian/2006_vol16_two_dozen_silkwomen_ sutton.pdf   9.  This is an English language Italian Lace History site, which leads to other sites: http://world4.eu/italian-lace/#Guipure_lace_Parchment_lace    Have fun being a scholar !   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and

[lace] INVITATION to April 21st New England Lace Group meeting

numerous eating options nearby.  Please RSVP me (Jeri), so I can make guest arrangements with the appropriate officers of this group and provide answers to any questions you may have. -- Program announcement:  LEARNING FROM A COLLECTION.   Presented by NELG member Jeri Ames.  For 7 decades

[lace] Diaper patterns - Kogin

Dear Susan   Topic is straying away from lace.  Not all Japanese Kogin embroidery qualifies.  Depends on how repeats are used.  Traditionally added beauty to heavy duty work clothes made of an even weave fabric.  Reminds me of the original use of smocking - on heavy work smocks/shirts worn by

[lace] Re: Lace Storage Methods in Victoria and Albert blog

share their response.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center (I, Jeri, have tested the address provided below, and did not need the second line - s-and-rehousing - to view the site.)   In a message dated 4/9/2018 4:01:2

[lace] My AOL message failed to get past Arachne's panix block this morning

on to, and could our existing files be kept intact ?   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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.

[lace] Magnifier information promised to Lace@arachne in March

ducts manufactured overseas affecting the balance of payments problem between the U.S. and some nations.   Wash in warm soapy water and dry with a soft lens cloth.  No chemicals or abrasive cleaners.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to m

[lace] What is best way to inventory lace books?

t can be done and save paper/ink.   Thanks for your assistance.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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: htt

[lace] Lace (magazine) - and use of magazines for research

compatible and if you send me your Gmail address, I will add it to my bcc list, so you can receive posts directly from me.  Please tell me a little about your lace connection when you write.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center Â

[lace] Re: What is best way to inventory lace books? New England Lace Group reply

Dear Jill,A public thank you for preparing a comprehensive response to my question about inventorying a lace book collection.  I am sure the contents will be helpful to many, or at least give them something to think about.  Jeri Ames in Maine USA   Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To

[lace] Happy Birthday to Lace Makers Celebrating April 28

llama: (THE GOOD NEWS IS YOU'RE NOT OVER THE HILL.  THE BAD NEWS IS YOU HAVE REACHED THE PEAK.)  Now, open the card:  A MESSAGE OF INFINITE WISDOM FROM THE DOILY LLAMA.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!    Please wear lace every day, and love your lace friends.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroider

[lace] Cantu, Carrickmacross, Chantilly, Cluny, Coggeshall, Coralline

you do not know one of these laces, be curious - do a search!)     Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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] Cantu, Carrickmacross, Chantilly, Cluny, Coggeshall, Coralline

think of it as resembling white coral.)   And now I have a very important errand to run that involves cake and ice cream.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 5/3/2018 12:25:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, sueharve...@btinternet.com writes:   Hi Jeri

[lace] Single space between sentences; avoid quotations/apostrophes

communicate, is it not?   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - In a message dated 5/8/2018 5:07:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, m...@shaw.ca writes: I have the feeling this is being caused by the special character that Devon used

[lace] Lace Demo at Yale Center for British Art, May 18, 2018

o I can cut back.  To be relevant, news like the above needs to get to Arachne members in a timely manner.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center  - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to ar

Re: [lace] New Grounds - Requiring Starch

eld cleaners that contain de-icers in locations with Winter climates.   After inventions have occurred, innovations become possible.  Eventually, some are used by artists.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a mess

Re: [lace] interesting article - Elena Kanagy-Loux, Lacemaker

it.   Don't know why, but I was unable to print for my permanent paper files.     Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - In a message dated 5/13/2018 2:39:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, jac...@southworth.me.uk writes

[lace] Lace Reporting (Long)

one will stray away to focus (as many have) on motherhood, or because of changing family/career circumstances. An old adage is - Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Think. How fragile are eggs? How fragile is our hold on our lace heritage?   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Res

Re: [lace] questions for you lace makers living in California in the 1980s

California, because of an article in the Nov./Dec. 2017 PieceWork magazine? See: https://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/msg51462.html    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 5/15/2018 12:11:45 PM

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

-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/index.html   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center --- In a message dated 5/15/2018 10:12:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, devonth...@gmail.com writes:   I keep running across The English Lace School and Susan Cox. For

Re: [lace] Beiderman and Kliot (Verify surname Bei? Bie?)

is not affordable. I am located in Maine because of the amount of space needed for a library/studio, and lower real estate taxes. This location lacks cultural, social, and financial support for textile arts, explaining why I am a member of so many lace and embroidery guilds, plus Arachne.   Je

Re: [lace] Wedding Veil (Conservation begins with makers)

results every time.   Seems minor. Is major. Especially now that technology has made it possible for photographs of our work to be greatly magnified.    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 5/20/2018 8

[lace] Aurelia Loveman's Lace Definition/Description (Long)

e lace was finally shouldered aside by the great textile machines, which could produce tolerable imitations of various types of lace - though never lace as "art". Real lace suffered sharp losses of design and markets. Fashions changed, and it went out of style; the phenomenon, if not t

Re: [lace] The archetype of the lacemaker - books

t described as a best-friend book.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - We went to a Lace Event since then and were shown samples in a book and other items from that time. http://www.barbara-fay.com/index.php/en/compon

Re: [lace] mangling lace

Dear Sharon, Dear Sharon, Dear Sharon,   It would be nice to hear what our current members have to say.  For additional information, there are 82 memos in the Arachne archives at: https://www.mail-archive.com/search?q=Mangling+lace&l=lace%40arachne.com    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace

Re: [lace] Comprehensive list of lace books?

you ask to be on my bcc list.  Apparently, they are not on "speaking terms" via the free Arachne server that we use (very old equipment/software).   Suggest you print this for future reference.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroi

[lace] Conservation of The Country Wife - England

es/1349752/Constance-Howard.html   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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/

[lace] Auction with Vintage/Celebrity/Royal Clothes, London

://kerrytaylorauctions.com/ Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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/

[lace] Book: Fashionable white-embroidered accessories 1840-1900

esulted in these items being plentiful enough to be available today at reasonable prices. Nearly everyone can afford an antique or vintage white-embroidered accessory to which lace has been added.   Please wear lace! Start a lace discussion!   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Ce

[lace] The Country Wife by Constance Howard, Comments 2 and 3

uniformly attired in easy-care tee shirts and pants - everywhere in the world. If you are a lacemaker, please add some feminizing lace.  This week I've been harvesting lace motifs from my stash of old damaged laces (saved  to repair other laces) - for just this purpose.   Jeri Ames in Mai

[lace] Fwd: New post published The Country Wife Mural 4 on Stitching Idyllic website

  Jeri Hello Jeri Ames, I have published new post on Stitching Idyllic website. The Country Wife Mural 4 The central area of the Country Wife Mural appears to be inside a Church Hall judging by the shape of the windows.  It is well lit and the ladies of the Women's Institute are occupied

Re: [lace] 2018 Arachne Motif Exchange - ideas

for lace motifs?  My hanging collections do not have apparent means of support, because fine invisible sewing thread is used to suspend them.  This means they gently move when one walks by and creates a "breeze".   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   Â

[lace] New post: The Country Wife Mural 5. bobbin lacemaking,, tatting, knitting, etc.

John Gifford, London, 1970.  Jeri   Hello Jeri Ames, I have published new post on Stitching Idyllic website. The Country Wife Mural 5. The centre of the mural is very busy.  I imagine that it is a weekday afternoon and the ladies of the Women's Institute are gathered in the Church Hall w

[lace] Gawthorpe Hall featured in "Victorian Homes" American magazine

found - at www.gawthorpetextiles.org.uk/   Work your way backwards to the blog for March 29th, to see a famous lace panel "Battle of Britain". on exhibit this year.  If you wish to see items in the collection, including lace and whitework, click on Online Gallery at the top of the blog.   Jeri Ames i

Re: [lace] Happy International Lace Day

dents who could not be in two places at the same time.  That got resolved (permanently, we hope).   We have a universal Internet to use.  Agreeing on one International Lace Day per year is just one of several things that need attention in order to be "united-in-lace".   Jeri Ames in Mai

Re: [lace] Interesting use of modern black lace - Conservation advice

eturning a lace hankie, collar, scarf, etc. to storage.     Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 6/26/2018 8:47:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, hottl...@neo.rr.com writes:   To see photos of entries in the Wa quilt show at Gajoen—take a look at queeniepat

Re: [lace] IOLI Bulletin - Staying organized

publications, given the labor necessary to implement and constantly update.  A storage system is the answer here.    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center -- In a message dated 7/10/2018 9:39:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, jbl

Re: [lace] IOLI Handbook

uot;   As Susie said, everyone is able to refuse to have their information in the printed Handbook.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center -- In a message dated 7/16/2018 12:34:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, cjohnson0...@c

[lace] August 17, 2018 Belgian Lace Congress and Tour - Bruges Journal

.  This explains spellings of Bruges and Brugges above.)   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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.fl

[lace] Pine Tree Quilts Show in Maine this Weekend

north of Portland and 90 miles south of Bangor.  It is away from the crowded coastal area, and there are rarely traffic jams.  Admission  $10.   https://mainequilts.org/event/maine-quilts-2018-41st-quilt-show/    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   - To unsubscribe

[lace] Bart-Francis Thread Factory and Texture - Lace Exhibit - Kortrijk, Belgium

Arachnes who made arrangements early this year to meet with me in Bruges have already received this info.  Gmail and AOL do not usually interface.  Bcc's have been sent to gmail users who have asked to be on my private list.  There is not much more one can do to reach everyone associated in some

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