Christine and David Springett used to own the whole business, which included making and selling bobbins,kits of small projects like cards and Christmas decorations, Christine's patterns and books, teaching videos, as well as running the British College of Lace (think I've got the title right). After many years, it got too much for them, and a couple of years ago, the main part of the business - bobbins in the main - was sold off to Linda Fountain.
I believe Springett's still have an interest in some of the books they've produced, and I'm sure someone will be able to tell you in great detail just how far their involvement goes. So the reason that Springetts are listed on the leaflets for Havant and the NEC is that they *are* still in business, even if it is a more limited way. Being so far away, I can't help you with the other question! Hopefully someone might enlighten us both!! Regards, Ruth Budge (Sydney, Australia) Annette Gill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Can anyone explain who/what Springetts and Fountains are? I was told that Fountains used to be called Springetts, and I notice they still sell kits labelled Springetts. Yet the leaflets for Havant and the NEC list "C & D Springett", not Fountains. I assume this is Christine and David Springett who have written several lace books. Are they the same as Fountains? And if it isn't too indiscreet, can I ask why SMP and Tim Parker are at daggers drawn? (I'm not normally a gossipy person, honestly - I never read OK or Hello - but I'm intrigued by this one!) Regards, Annette in London - http://personals.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Personals New people, new possibilities. FREE for a limited time. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
