Just today I received the e-newsletter from Lacis in California. It contained the following info....
NEW in the SHOP Earlier this year, the premier German magazine ANNA announced that they would no longer continue in print. This set off a wave of dismay among needleworkers everywhere, who lamented the loss of fine patterns and lessons in a variety of needle arts, including Hardanger embroidery, needle and bobbin lace, stitchery, crochet, tatting, and knitting. Now the happy news has reached us that ANNA has been resurrected and will be available once again. We are happy to announce that we will carry it, and we have just received the August issue, which includes a lesson on Japanese sashiko embroidery, and patterns for Hardanger, cross-stitch (among them a lovely autumn wreath of poppies and wheat, and another of maple leaves and berries, both of them perfect for Thanksgiving table linens), several filet crochet designs, a number of crochet net designs, an article on making mother-of-pearl mosaic pieces, and some wonderfully innovative knitting patterns from designer Karen Noe. There are innovative cable sweaters and jackets, but the one that caught my eye is a beautiful lace-edged shawl with an interlace border that will make knitters run for their needles to give it a try. This one is going straight to the top of my "to do" list. There's also a small Niebling doily, a taste of more to come: the preview of October's issue features a seductive "Kunststrickdecke" from the 30's. Whatever your favorite art may be, Anna is sure to provide challenging and imaginative patterns to keep your needles busy, and we're happy to be able to offer it. (The magazine is currently available in German, although the patterns are presented in charts and transfers that can be used by anyone.) After the recent discussions here about Anna I thought some of you might be interested. Lorri Graham, Washington, in the foot hills of Mt. Rainier - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
