Thank you for your wonderful report, Ilske. There is a book available in Australia, self published by Marie Laurie, who was one of the first westerners allowed into Hungary to study Halas lace. The book is called "Hungarian Needlepoint Halas Lace, an Australian Interpretation". Marie says in the introduction that the book does not use the design patterns or type of threads from the Lace House at Kiskunhalas, because she considers they belong to that special place, and the book is Marie's interpretation of what she was taught "by the remarkable women working in the Lace House".
The book is in 4 parts - Techniques, Decorative Stitches, Beginners' Sample Projects, and Designs. It would be an ideal starting point for anyone interested in Halas lace. I do not know if it was ever available for sale overseas. I bought my copy here in Australia from a local mail order supplier of lace equipment. Noelene in Cooma, Australia [EMAIL PROTECTED] > I am taking a moment to say 'thanks very much' for posting this > website! I am enjoying it very much. > > The Hungarians make a great effort to communicate in written > > English, German and French. Their printed materials are of high > > quality. You will appreciate their website: > > > > www.halasicsipke.hu - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
