[lace] needlelace question
Jane: The needle holes in your pattern are from couching down the trace, correct? As long as you felt you did a good job with that the first time, and are careful to use the same holes this time, I wouldn't think it would be a problem. Remember, the couching threads are removed after the lace is complete, so it shouldn't be a problem for a second piece to use the same holes. I would imagine that more than 2 or 3 you would start having problems because the holes could get enlarged, making the trace threads possibly not as secure. As the trace forms the frame to hang the filling stitches on, that would be your primary concern in re-using a pattern. Hope this helps, good lacing! Korwyn in Norfolk UK In a message dated 10/15/2003 4:44:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi All, I just finished my lovely Needlelace flower that I started in class in Ithaca (I could not leave it half done!). Before I forget how to do it I'm going to make it again in orchid (pinky-lavender) thread with lacy ecru leaves this time. The pattern is a white photocopy with clear Contact paper on top. Is it okay to use the same pattern again or will the needle holes in it be a problem? - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] horseshoe thingie
Well just got back from what our coach driver lovingly calls the Bruges Endurance Run -- 1:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 't Apostelientje is still going strong, got some threads, a couple of commemorative bobbins and some chocolate bobbins and a couple of Green Horseshoe Thingies! Also got three new study fragments: A nice length (about 24x8) of Point de Venise (raised couronnes but not to the degree of Gros Point de Venise). A delicate unicorn square worked in cloth stitch filet entirely by hand (including the netting itself). And about 6-8 inches of a very superior machine lace imitation of valenciennes or similar. It's well over 100 years old, and in keeping with my resolution to hunt out excellent samples of early machine lace. The stock of Orchidee is now at 't Handwerkhuisje Katelijnestraat 23. They had some of the hookie bobbins, and I got myself a 50cm cookie pillow with a wooden base drilled for my belgium pillow stand (they have little round knobs like the Louet stand). I also had the chance to see the book Graced by Lace in the Bruges Boekhandel and didn't feel the need to peruse the book beyond the author's introduction. I concur 1 google % with Jeri Ames' assessment of the book! Even my teenage daughter the anime/manga fanatic knew that Ms. Bonato's description of how bobbin lace is made in the introduction was just plain wrong! So I guess the kid does pay some attention to what mom is doing Korwyn in Norfolk UK tired but happy - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: Bruges lace shop
Annette: 't Apostelientje's address is Balstraat 11, which is just around the corner from the Kantcentrum on Peperstraat 3A (http://www.kantcentrum.com/). Claeys' Antique (http://www.claeysantique.com/) is a shop located in the southern part of the city on Katelijnestraat 54, specializing in lace for collectors. Most of the lace shops in Bruges do have antique lace, but with the majority you really have to get into it and make them open up the drawers and show you the good stuff, rather than the modern items which are 99% worked in asia. I prefer to look for study fragments of laces I am interested in learning at 't Apostelientje, Claeys' and suchlike where I know the proprieter is a lace enthusiast like myself! Lacefairy's website has some listings for Bruges and Belgium. (http://lace.lacefairy.com/International/Belgiummap.html) Orchidee, which is the other well-known shop for lace and needlework supplies in Brugge, is located at Mariastraat 18, which is just up the street from the Gruuthuse Hof -- an excellent small bistro. It sits just opposite the Gruuthuse museum, which has a beautiful collection of lace. If you drive to Bruges, a good parking garage is Biekorf, located near the market center under the library (hint: the library has restrooms). We're taking a coach trip, so no driving but have to meet the coach at 1:30 a.m. tomorrow! Of course do not forget to buy chocolate. The Belgians make the very best, you know :-D I will have to see if 't Apostelientje has the horseshoe thingie. Korwyn in Norfolk UK In a message dated 10/3/2003 5:03:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Now that I live in England, 't Apostelientje in Brugge is on my must stop list for going back and forth to the continent! Do you have any further details about the shop? I remember going to Bruges about 25 years ago and seeing some lacemakers, but I wasn't really interested in lacemaking then. Now that I am, I'd like to hop on the Eurostar one weekend and look at lace museums and lace shops in Bruges. Can anyone suggest where I could get further details about lace museums and shops there? Regards, Annette, London - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: Is lace declining?
Jane: Lacis still has their storefront. 2982 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703 where it has always been located (well for the last 15-20 years at least!). Yes, it is sad that Kaethe passed on, but Jules and their children still run a thriving storefront and distributorship. Lacis was always on my must stop list of places when I lived in Sacramento and made the occasional run down the hill to the Bay Area. Now that I live in England, 't Apostelientje in Brugge is on my must stop list for going back and forth to the continent! :-) Korwyn in Norfolk UK In a message dated 10/3/2003 2:27:56 AM GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: BTW doesn't Lacis still have their storefront? I don't know if that has changed since Kaethe Kliot passed away. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] It isn't a lace bobbin on ebay
Stiletto would be my best guess also. Lace bobbin it isn't. Check out the following auction also on Ebay: Item # 2560687284, or http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2560687284category=39445 I think it's actually on Ebay.com, but was in the UK Ebay when I found it. Vintage Figural Point de Venise Doilie (sic) is the description. Another grrr for sellers who do not post clearer photos, but in this case I think a clearer photo would be kiss of death as even from the blurred photos this appears to be chemical lace to me. Second opinions? Would not, as seller claims look great framed may not be all that old, either JMNSHO Korwyn in Norfolk UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Irish lace
Absolutely gorgeous! Irish lacemakers are true artisans in every right, but one must realize that many of the forms of lace that developed in Ireland were created out of economic need. Laces such as Carrickmacross and Limerick and even Irish Crochet were more commercially viable than the time-consuming Youghal and Inishmacsaint needlelaces. Even so, one must acknowledge Irish Crochet as being one of the most creative and technically demanding forms of needlework! I agree with the assessment of Inishmacsaint as belonging to the same family as Gros Point de Venise, very beautiful! Korwyn in Norfolk UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
