Clay,
I looked up/at 'A Snowy Spring Day in My Garden'. I don't know if there is
a published pattern of it (if someone has one I would like a copy).
I have a friend who is doing a similar piece called 'A Riverside' by Grace
Jones. She has had the pattern for years (since The Lacemaker was is
pence. Since lace is made from this
thread, such purchases indicate that this household was engaged in lace
making.
I am very eager to get further into the book.
Lorri
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I would like to apologize to Anne-Marie and the group as a whole, I did key
in the wrong address to send 1000 Marbles. I will watch and be more careful
in the future.
Lorri
hanging my head in shame
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I have checked my book and it is missing that pricking. How does it compare
in size with the next one. I realize the centers are a little different but
wondered if the overall size is the same. It wouldn't be too difficult to
create the center of the pricking.
Lorri
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I have found the same 'phenomena' with Z-twist threads.
Is the 'proper' wind direction then counter clock-wise (when looking at the
head end of the bobbin? I have always wound clock-wise.
Lorri F
I have found that the silk I work with (Tire) likes to lose
it's twist when I work with it. It
JoAnne,
to get info for, is: Once I am done, what is the BEST way to finish a
project? I really want this to look good, once I get it done. I also
want to enter
this in the Iowa State Fair next summer, so does anyone know, can I frame
it,
or do are there rules that the judges have to
Elaine,
Is it necessary to take the written test (again) just for a renewal?
We in Washington State only take the eye exam for a renewal.
Lorri
Subject: [lace] Re: :) Fwd: golden sunsets
But. Thank God, I still have my Californian driver's license!
Don''t take this seriously! All
Subject: [lace] Romainain Point
Romainain point patterns. I have made all of Sylvia's
patterns a couple of times over. I don't design as I
can't seem to see what anything would look like be
for doing it or after it is finished. I would much
rather just make lace. Is there a book that just
What about magnetizing a pin-pusher? Tools (if made of the correct
material) can be magnetized by rubbing them on a magnet or other methods.
But as Margot said the pins would need to be of the correct material also.
Lorri
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Years ago, when I was teaching Cake Decorating, I had two women who never
finished the evening's project. I worried about it until I spoke to them
directly, and found it was just a 'girl's night out'. They didn't care if
they finished or even began the design. They could have been bowling or
But, Tamara, I find tallies in wire seem to be easier. Once I have set the
edge it doesn't change.
Lorri
They say it takes 1000 talies to make them *dependably* good. *Then*,
you learn a different way of making them, which takes another 1000. And
*then*, you get to make them in *wire*, and
And I heard a shoe button was for luck. Interesting to see the
similar-but-slightly-different legends.
Lorri
luck. Having a black button on your lace pillow is a good omen, according
to an English lacemaker I met - which might have been a regional
superstition from some time ago.
--
Do you think this is really hand made?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2590092064#ShippingPayment
It is beautiful even if not.
Lorri
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Viv,
I can hardly wait for my issue of Lace to arrive after hearing your
impression of the cover.
I believe you could very well try Honiton with the equipment you describe
and get a good feel for it. Un-spangled Midlands bobbins (especially if one
of the smaller types) are not that different
Can you tell us what the lacer is doing in the picture:
L'etrange instrument de Dominique in the section 'Dentellieres'.
The site is beautiful, and very well done. I wish I could read the
captions.
Lorri
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Tom Deleenheer is, or was, managing director of:
Tom was hounded off the list for occasionally sending emails about the
products
they had for sale
I belong to another list (Knitting) that allows ads on 2 days a month, 1st
15th.
The subject line must begin with the work 'ad' and text is kept
there is a great booklet published by Julie Hendrick, A Study of
Torchon Spiders with oodles of 4, 6, 8 and 10 pair spiders/crossings as
well as10 patterns for edgings.
Usual disclaimers - more info here:
http://members.aol.com/catchpin/home.html
I'm glad to see she's republished it
:(
This doesn't need to be your 'last equipment question'. We were all newbys
once too.
As to square bobbins. They are my favorite and I know Tamara uses squares
also.
They don't roll and take very little room on the pillow.
Lorri
in sunny Washington State, where temperatures almost reached a
Nolene,
This is lovely. I can't imagine any better.
Lorri
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Subject: [lace] Bridal Handkerchief
I've had a bit of a search,
Anneke, Sorry to hear about your wrist, but isn't it nice to just sit and
go through all the books we collect.
Hi Bev and all,
I enjoy reading all your emails about all the laces in progress.
Due to my fractured wrist I am not making any lace at all at the moment,
but
I am looking
I think the story is by Diana Stevens and is on her tatting site. She
wrote
it in the last couple of years. Maybe this will jog some tatter's memory.
There is a story on Dianna's site but she didn't write it. I believe it was
written by Pat Stevens' daughter (no relation just friends).
I am now looking forward to meeting Yvonne Scheele Kirkhof on Wednesday
when I meet her at O'Hare airport for our Beds/Whitof class at LACE later
in the week. Pity her class was cancelled at convention but at least she
decided to do her little post convention tour as arranged before the
It may depend on 'where' the funding come from. I work for a fair named the
Western Washington Fair (commonly called the Puyallup Fair). It is a
private, non-profit corporation and does accept entries from all over. And
being the 6th largest fair in the US, ribbons won by animals are highly
Does anyone know of, or have a copy they would sell;
WITHOF LACE, ISBN 0713461861, by T. Heijden-Biemans, Y. Scheele-Kerkhof, P.
Smelter-Hoekstra
I would very much like to own a copy so I can continue to explore this
beautiful lace.
Lorri
Graham, WA
in the foothills of MT. Rainier
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Time to go dig through the patterns and find
something I like but never thought I could do - and
then learn to do it!
Chris - Don't mind me, I'm just very scatterbrained
today :)
Personally, I think that is a great way to progress. Let us know what you
choose.
Lorri -who can't wait to do
Subject: [lace] USO's
So I am looking at this pattern, which I still intend
to do and wondering is it just me or if any other
Arachnes have had projects they want to/intend to
start which they seem to have trouble getting
launched?
Cathy in Newark, DE
Yes, Cathy, I have several. I know
Weronida,
I have the book and while I haven't made anything from it yet, I think it is
very complete in the directions on Battenburg and some others. The first
20+ pages give a look at different tape laces; Princess Lace, Point de
Milan,Mezzo Punto, Application (on net) lace, Point de
Margot,
Are you sure your postal workers aren't on strike? (BG) It seems that every
time I travel to B.C. the postal or some other workers are on strike.
Lorri
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to
present with a lace demonstration at our local Scottish Games.
Lorri Ferguson
Graham, Washington State, USA
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The wire Lenka uses (and so do several others) is from/the type used in coils
for electric motors. Old rotary phones have lovely colors. Try shops that
repair electric motors or co. that make the coils. This is not an item found
at your typical craft or hardware store -you must 'think outside
Yes, Jean, we have the 26 28 gauge in our hobby shops too. But it is too
heavy for wire lace. Great for other things however.
Lorri
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I can sew, embroider, make lace, but Don't Ask Me To Do CRAFTS!
Beth McCasland
Beth, I just had to laugh at the above. Sewing, embroidery, and making lace
are all crafts.
You 'are' a crafter!
Lorri
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Oh, one silly question that I should probably wait for a book to ask but ...
if you're making a lace edging, must it be fitted to the object it's intended
to embellish? Or can one cut lengths of handmade lace edging? I suspect not!
Sherri in GA
Sherri,
You can do it either way. If you have
Devon,
You are to be commended for your tireless efforts to educated the masses about
modern lace.
While I am not in a position to assist you in this effort, I feel you should
be encouraged in the effort.
I will make a study in my area to see how I can continue the campaign on this
side of the
I agree. When can we expect/order them?
Lorri
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Subject: [lace] Floral Torchon
Since Jenny Rees hasn't tooted her own horn, I'll do it
Thirdly, I work at a university, and they don't do conferences anymore.
School runs year round. Students are in the dorms all year. There are no
extra
spaces, we barely have enough space for our own classes and staff, much
less
renting precious classrooms out to conferences. Universities
I know it is late to be asking but I have just found out I am able to go to
Denver.
I am looking for a non-smoking room-mate or room-group that I could join up
with.
Lorri Ferguson
Graham, WA
in the foothills of MT. Rainier
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I thought there was a vote just 3-4 years ago.
Lorri
Well, I do agree completely with Tamara, both as to lacers vs.
lacemakers; and also that maybe it's time to think again about
changing the name (IOLI vs ??). Perhaps if we took a vote now,
opinions on the subject might fall differently
Jenny,
This is great. You obviously have a 'way with words', have you worked in
journalism before?
To others who may wish to try the same.
Jenny wrote a 'local' story about a local person, but with references to the
global whole. She made it short and informative, with references to web sites
I will have to tell my mother about your welding lace. There was a lot of
it at our house too, as my father was a welder. I am sure Mom will be amused,
I wish Dad was still here to tell him also.
Lorri
Subject: Re: [lace] Welding Lace
My idea of welding lace is what decorates the front
At which museum is this being featured? I saw some of them when I was at
Stanford U touring the Hoover Tower.
Lorri
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Tamara and others
I have worked some wire lace (I carved my own bobbins after seeing the
European ones). I think the later style with the hook at the top would be
much easier to work with, and much narrower on the pillow.
Just my humble opinion. Lorri - Who got her second choice Withoff both
Have a look at this modern lace dress! Is anyone up to wearing it to the
convention banquet?
A Jessica McClintock design and very beautiful too! If I were only younger
and several lbs. thinner!
This goes along with Devon's modern lace campaign.
Jeri,
I for one really appreciate your input on 'threads' such as this.
I only wish I could take some of the classes you have been able to.
I make it a point to 'print and file' your posts.
Thank you again
Lorri
If any of this information I keep putting on Arachne is of value, once in a
And then there is
I would never have the patience to do something like that.
My answer - You learn the patience when you learn the lace!
My answer is: It doesn't take patience to do something you enjoy!
Lorri
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Does anyone know how much one would have to 'blow it up', as in what % of
increase, this would be?
I have seen some beautiful Honiton patterns that I would like to do in a
larger size.
Lorri
Take Debbie Beaver's class on Honiton Big and Bold! She takes a
traditional Honiton flower and
I always feel more secure if I ask ( pay for) a 'return receipt' card. Then
you have a receipt and signature of who signed for the package. Can't
remember just how much it is $1.50 or so.
You can do this with or without insurance.
Lorri
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Nordic Needle (in Fargo, N. Dakota) sells the new DMC Linen threads. Lovely
colors.
web site is: www.nordicneedle.comhttp://www.nordicneedle.com/ or
1-800-433-4321
I just this week got an e-mail about the second color selection.
Lorri
DMC are producing a range of
stranded linen
Aurelia and all,
I can give a few comments on doing the Art Fairs. I have done several in our
NW areas.
-First, you must know that it is HARD WORK. The set up and take down is not
easy PHYSICAL LABOR.
-The hours are long, you would need 2-3 in a booth to just 'man it'.
-To be at all 'impressive
Julie can be reached at:
http://members.aol.com/Catchpin/home.htmlhttp://members.aol.com/Catchpin/hom
e.html
I think she was intending to republish STG or her Study of Torchon Spiders.
Perhaps if there is enough interest she will soon. I also know she is being
kept very busy with aging parents,
Thank you Robin and Tamara,
You have given me some great pointers!
I do own the OIDFA Pt. Ground book and will begin studying it. I thought I
owned Nottingham's Tech of Bucks but am not locating it this morning. I do
have a couple of other Bucks books plus Tonder ones.
Thanks again, now to
I have a photo copy of what I think is a small pamphlet about 'Lace-Making
Among the Indians' by Jane W. Guthrie. It is about lace-making among the
Indians on the reservations in Minnesota.
Does anyone know where the original article was printed? and when it was
printed?
I would like to obtain
Doesn't IOLI have a Grant Committee that could fund this? I think it would be
a terrific idea. I would use it to share with our Guild. I did attend and
thought it was a well planned and verbalized presentation.
Lorri
As I missed the talk that Devon gave at the Denver convention on the
Don't some museums sell slide images of their pieces?
Lorri
Unfortunately, the suggestion that I give a copy of the slide lecture to
the
IOLI with the images would create copyright problems in that the images are
owned by the museum.
Devon
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.. Now, if I could just suppress the ideas percolating in my brain for future
slide shows, at least until I give this one the six more times I have to give
it to avoid going to the Big House!
Devon
on her way to Sing Sing
But just think how much time you will have to make lace, or work on the
in the process. Was back to work in
less than a year.
My prayers are with Lori.
Lorri Ferguson
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Dear
in the process. Was back to work in
less than a year.
My prayers are with Lori.
Lorri Ferguson
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Dear
In 4-H judging, we were taught to have the critique as: positive, negative,
positive.
Always a good technique when giving an opinion.
Lorri
Years ago I made my first piece of lace. I was so proud of it! Until I
took
it off the pillow and it promptly - well, twisted, I guess, is the best way
It looks to me like this Tunisian Lace has knots (like netting) although the
piece pictured does resemble the sprang.
Is there a place/way to get a reprint of this article or purchase the back
issue?
Lorri -who is always interested in the different lace techniques.
The magazine La Dentelle
Yes, 'constructive' is a much better word!!
And the choice of words in the 'constructive criticism' are very important
too.
Lorri
Lorri,
I agree with the three stage appraisal. However, I like to think not of
negative criticism but constructive criticism i.e. to give students
Tamara
I don't think 24-28 gauge would be large enough. 18 ga. is 1mm thick and
could be twisted to form the texture and possible the strength needed.
Plaiting would be a lot harder to accomplish.
The twisting would 'work harden' (stiffen) the wire which should then support
the ornament.
Be sure
I personally would not use lace on an outer cover, unless it were under
plastic.
But decorating inner pages with lace would be great. For the cover you might
use one of the many 'lace pattern' papers. Check the specialty papers in the
scrap book, wedding depts. and office supply stores. I found
Re: Sticky Wax.
Jewelry model makers use it to 'glue' parts of wax models together. It is
quite 'hard and brittle' in the cold or solid state but is very, very sticky
when molten. It can be purchased at jewelry suppliers (Rio Grande of
Albuquerque is one). If someone wants to try a bit I could
A picture is now posted on Barbara's site.
Helen, as soon as you can 'forget the formulae' just think how much more room
there will be for lacy things.
Hoping all goes well.
Lorri Ferguson
From the other direction, I did get a lovely ornament from Lorri Ferguson
with a glass snowman bead
I have made the arcing 'rose' pattern, the one done in all half-stitch. I did
it in gold colored wire, but I think a gold cord would work also. I mounted
it on a wire stem with a gold leaf and presented it in a bud vase.
I am sorry I don't know where the pricking originated but I am sure some
Dorte, it is only the pricking that arches. The pattern is similar to a
doily edging, about 3/4 of a circle, in an arch about 6 inches across. When
completed the 'arched' strip is rolled and gathered into a 3-D flower.
Lorri
What is an arcing rose?
Dorte
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I have seen large mats done both on a large pillow and by using just a segment
(slightly over 1 repeat) on a smaller pillow. Sometimes the pricking itself
might determine how one did it.
Using a pricking segment would not be much different than 'moving up' on
yardage pieces. Well, maybe a few
It isn't the 'method' of cleaning that does the job, so much as the 'cleaning
agent' that does the trick, especially with brass pins. Most of the 'cleaning
agents' mentioned are acidic, that is what makes the brass bright.
Lorri (the metalsmith)
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Okay, that is a new one (to me!). What is a pall cloth?
Lorri -who has so-o-o-o much to learn
Could it be a pall cloth?
Cheers,
Helen, Aussie in Denver
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These are very common in sewing and quilting stores.
Clotilde has them in her catalog I believe.
Lorri
A vendor at a recent lace day was selling telescoping metal rods with a
magnet on the tip. They were 60 cm (24) when fully extended but
collapsed down to pen size; they also have a
Ellen,
April Lind of April's Bobbins has 2 small booklets of bookmark patterns. Self
published and inexpensive.
She can be reached at [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or
PO Box 60008, Shoreline, WA 98160
She paints beautiful bobbins also, but has been ill lately and may be low on
of
stamps.
Thanks again
Lorri Ferguson
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Subject: [lace] Re Stamp raffle
I had a flurry of requests for the Emily Hobhouse stamp
To a Gentle Spider in the UK
I have recently found that my father's ancestors came to the USA in 1630 from
Tolland, Somerset, England.
What I am wondering is where in England this is located and which style of
lace may have been made in that area.
Lorri Ferguson
Graham, in Washington State, USA
Jenny, Sue, Andrea, Sheila
Thank you so very much for the info. I can hardly wait until I have time to
check out the web sites you gave. But I must run off to work just now.
I knew I would get some answers on this list.
Thanks again
Lorri
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I haven't started or finished any pieces for myself lately.
But I did do an adaptation of a Torchon book mark from some Japanese book I
can't remember which. I have been teaching a 4-H group (some girls and some
mothers) lacemaking. I needed an easy enough pattern with a sewing edge and
they
Jenny,
I have done some turning using both my 'small set' of tools and my regular
set. I use the larger ones almost exclusively, as the smaller ones vibrate
too much. I don't think it is the 'quality' of the set both are comparable in
quality and cost me a 'small fortune'.
Just don't try to
3)I guess if I had to pick one thing, I would say a block
pillow. I have seen some in catalogs, but they are expensive. I have
seen some at a Lace Day, not so expensive, but the blocks weren't
covered, and that was a problem. I am useless at sewing and could not
even figure out how I
Lise-Aurore,
No, don't go back to lurking. You created a good exchange of information -you
may not use it but someone else surely will. That is what this list is all
about. Those of us who have made a block pillow one way now have several
others to try next time..
I see you are in Canada, if
I was just at my local JoAnne's and found Gutermann Silk thread in the 'sewing
thread section'. There were about a dozen colors (on spools just like cotton
sewing thread). I plan to return and pick up a supply. The thread had a
shine and the colors were beautiful but limited. So check at your
How would you rate/gauge the thread size as related to 'lace' threads?
Have you made up any thing yet, how did it handle?
Lorri
JoAnne's periodically has half-off all threads. I'd recommend waiting
for the next thread sale--that's what I did.
Robin P.
I was just at my local JoAnne's
I have really enjoyed your 3 part series. I have little knowledge of fans and
it is always a pleasure to read your knowledgeable essays. I admire your
pursuit of the subjects of lace and needlework.
Lorri
Graham, WA
Arachne has been slow lately, so I hope this 3-part series gives it a
boost.
My copy: Combined one volume edition, Published by Paul P. B. Minett,
Scakville Street, London. W.1, 1978 has 4 pages, 2 'pg. 1' and 2 'pg. 2'
and contains all the patterns you listed.
This copy has a white with black lettering/pictures cover of a glossy finish
(the cover of the book not a
That is the 'picture/drawing' that is on the dust cover of my smaller book.
All of the laces are very wide for the pillow size, and several are coming off
the side of the pillow.
Maybe they are Red Hat gals, those are really 'special' hats to be wearing to
a lace school.
Lorri
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LPS already has 2-3 members that are using this table.
Lorri
I was checking the Ikea catalog and found this
The Japanese cords I have used in paper work did not unroll (open flat) like
the ones used in the lace pieces. It is the opening/spreading of the corded
paper that creates the 'flower' effects of these pieces.
The USA does have paper cords (in the craft shops) that is much heavier and
would work
Lenore,
I took a look at your blog. You did a great job!
I also liked how you are doing the Milanese braid sampler. So much more
interesting than just the straight ribbons.
And I really liked the card for your medallion. Your friend? or the maker did
a great job. I just may borrow that idea
I just work the threads/wires parallel to each other. Just carefully wind
them on the bobbin evenly. Be sure to turn the bobbin -do not wrap the wire
around the bobbin.
To ply or twist them together would begin the 'work hardening' process and
make them more difficult to work with.
Lorri
in
I am not sure if she sold 1 or more gauges of wire. But any standard
Brown Sharp or American Standard wire gauge can determine what you have.
Some husbands have one in their tool kit. Or they can be purchased at most
home improvement stores -Lowes, Home Depot, or other tool markets.
My
I saw a red version of the firm plastic wreath case at JoAnn's on Sat. 24
size.
However, upon opening it I found 2 molded-in-place pegs/protrusions designed
to hang the wreath which would severely limit the size of pillow that the case
would hold, probably only a 20 pillow.
Be sure to check out
For those in the USA, ACE Hardware has a great wreath/pillow tote on sale
this season. It is made of heavy duty polyester (tear resistant) fabric of a
fairly heavy weight. It is 5 deep and 24 in diameter. The double pull
zipper opens the case around half of the circumference. There are 2
Sue,
I have used magic threads. And I don't think I would like the 'excess' of a
piece of Styrofoam on my pillow.
What I did was use threads in the color of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow,
green, blue, indigo, violet or
'Roy G Biv. By just remembering the 'Roy G Biv', you know the order
I just received my Nordic Needle catalog. (This is a needle workers supply
company that ships world wide-for those not in the USA). And it seems to have
a tatting shuttle that appears to be what Tamara was talking about. It is
item #7292A in the catalog -I haven't checked the web site,
My first impression was that it is the handle of a child's toy. Reversed it
might have had a 'cup' inserted into the end hold and a 'string with a ball'
tied in the other end. You 'toss the ball up and try to catch it in the
cup'.
It sure would not be good as a bobbin
Lorri
Graham, WA USA
About 4 yrs. ago I did a search for Scottish lace info when I was asked by
the local Scottish Games people to demonstrate at the games. There was not
much to be found, although a University in Mississippi has some books on
Scottish hand crafts.
Hamilton Lace seems to be named for the
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Lachlan (8 yrs), Duncan (7 yrs) and Iain (6
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There was also an article in '20 Lace 86' written by Myra Dean about her aunt
Alicia Henderson Bodie who lived in New Pitsligo. The article ends with a
list of lace collections in Scotland.
Diana sent it to me when I was searching. I have wondered how complete the
list is at present.
Lorri
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This is what is written in a report of which I have a copy (obtained by
inter-library loan) titled Scottish Home Industries: An Account Written by
Provost Alexander Ross of Inverness in 1895.
Scottish Home Industries Association was formed at the end of the last
century to work at traditional
Hi All,
I had a wonderful time last evening, demonstrating bobbin lace at the Opening
of Amazing Lace - A Delicate Construction at the White River Valley Museum
in Auburn, WA. (a suburb of Seattle).
Lori has a notice of it on her Lace Fairy web site.
The show is the work of L.A.C.E. (Lace Arts
Jane,
The chair sounds very interesting, I wonder if our library has a copy of the
paper. If you find a picture be sure to let the list know.
As for the weather: last week weekend our Pacific Northwest had occasional
snow flakes in some places but today it is about 70F and just beautiful. I
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