Re: [lace] Cuba

2011-08-16 Thread Dmt11home
In a message dated 8/14/2011 9:47:43 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, s...@duckles.me.uk writes: In my opinion there is no history of lace on the island at least, I saw no evidence of it and our tour guide had never heard of it or seen lace bobbins (I had miniatures with me as earrings and a pe

Re: [lace] Cuba

2011-08-14 Thread Sue Duckles
I went to Cuba in 2009, doing a week long tour of the north half of the island, and then a further few days in Varadero. In my opinion there is no history of lace on the island at least, I saw no evidence of it and our tour guide had never heard of it or seen lace bobbins (I had miniat

Re: [lace] Cuba

2011-08-14 Thread Brenda Paternoster
Hi Joepie When I was there eight years ago for my daughter's wedding the only lace I saw was the garter I'd made for her. Although the tourist areas were affluent enough and the hotels well stocked with food there were shortages of just about everything. ie the hotel's hairdresser didn't have

[lace] Cuba

2011-08-13 Thread J D Hammett
Dear Arachnids, Does anyone know of lace venues/shops/groups/musea in Cuba, please? We hope to be visiting there shortly, but are unable to find any information on this subject. Also, if there are lace makers there are there any shortages of materials for lace making? Happy lace making, Joepie, E