I find second hand stores, rummage sales etc. are a good source of old linen. Often these are in good condition, sometimes just needing a cleaning. Sometimes weak spots or stains can be covered by embroidery or appliqué or lace.
And heres a lace quote I came across recently: ...not to have remembered that though Nottingham to two-thirds of Britain may mean lace, to the other third it means racing. >From The man in the queue by Josephine Tey JulieO in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, where its almost winter. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]