Talking about Point Ground Laces, which we were as Jenny has just started doing Bucks Point, this month's Artefact of the Month picture from The Lace Guild (free to everyone who asks) is a beautiful black machine lace Chantilly shawl.
Absolutely stunning and it demonstrates that we shouldn't turn our noses up at lace that's not made by hand. Don't forget that humans designed it and programmed the machines to be able to make it (punch cards are not a new thing), operated the machines and almost certainly did a lot of hand finishing before to was ready to be sold. Different skills to ours maybe, but highly skilled none the less. To receive the artefact of the month send your email address to off...@laceguild.org. You do not need to be a Lace Guild member (although we'd love you to join us), and the photos will be send to you near the start of each month. They all feature lace from the collection and can be anything from antique to contemporary, from a grand piece like this to a small motif. A lace surprise present every month. Jacquie in Lincolnshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
