I finally 'bought the book' (The Complete Encyclopedia of Needlework, Anniversary Edition, (Fourth Edition) ISBN 0-7624-1318-2) (soft cover - $15.95).
The first thing I read was that this was the "complete" edition, in spite of the fact that the original had over 800 pages and this one has only 702 appendix included. The last chapter, Miscellaneous Directions, has, on Page 697, "How to Wash Ordinary Lace" and "How to Wash Fine Lace" and goes on to all the other things that seem to 'kill' lace but are nevertheless printed here . . . including *lye* washing for stains . . . ? . . . and Cleaning Embroidery Worked in Real Silk . . . I realize that Ms Dillmont may have been 'aiming' at non-museum quality textiles, but ??? where/when do *those* begin ? Toni in Seattle - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
