Re: [lace] New Book/Lace Fans?
In a message dated 2/5/07 9:18:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: One of my first lace book purchases was Ann Collier's Lace in Miniature because my major hobby is porcelain doll making. In fact, I had my first experience with bobbin lace when Gunvor conducted a day long beginners seminar for members of my doll club. -- Dear Sue in New Jersey and others making lace for dolls or small mannequins, Hope you know about this book: Les Petites Dames de Mode - An Adventure in Design By John R. Burbidge Reverie Publishing Company, 2004 ISBN 1-932485-06-6 List price $45, 144 pages, Hardback While waiting to be shipped home from Paris at the end of World War 2, Burbidge visited an exhibit called Theatre de la Mode that had just opened at the Grand Gallery of the Pavilion Marsan in the Louvre. There were nearly 300 27-inch mannequins dressed by the leading Parisian couturiers, meant to show that despite the war, Paris couture was still able to create. From this exhibit, came much of his inspiration. Mr. Burbidge studied at the New England School of Art and Design, then became a bridal designer with Priscilla of Boston for the next 40 years. In the late 1970's he began to recreate period costumes to clothe 29-inch mannequins. He has created 63 dresses for over 50 fashion dolls. These have been exhibited in museums throughout the U.S. Not a how-to book, but a truly lovely book that proves such things as tiny fans can be made. Many mannequins have perfect miniature gloves, parasols, hats and fans. A lot of miniature-scale laces for accessories, undergarments, and gowns are displayed on these small figures. The laces are always in perfect scale, often antique. He has found that old laces seem to age much better than fabrics, especially silk. A stunning accomplishment! A stunning book! Mr. Burbidge, now in his 90's, was a speaker at last year's Costume Society of America symposium, which I attended. I did not think this of interest to Arachnes, but maybe it is? Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] New Book/Lace Fans?
Morning Spiders, Thanks to all who I haven't responded privately to, for the responses to my query about the fan book by Ann Keller. I have put it on my wish list. Cindy Rusak - in cold but sunny Wisconsin - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] New Book/Lace Fans?
I bought the book when it was first published (and paid £10 for it). It has the prickings, working diagrams, etc. for 5 fans designed by Ann Keller. The fans vary in size from tiny to large and all have a modern Celtic theme. I haven't tried making any of them (yet) but I think they're beautiful. On Saturday, February 3, 2007, at 09:33 PM, Cindy Rusak wrote: I just came across a listing on Amazon for a book on Irish bobbin lace fans. I've included the title: Craobh Nua: the First Collection of Irish Themed Bobbin Lace Fans Does anyone have any information on this book? Margot Walker in Halifax on the east coast of Canada Visit the Seaspray Guild of Lacemakers web site: http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/quinbot/seaspray/SeasprayLaceGuild.html - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] New Book/Lace Fans? (long)
In a message dated 2/3/07 8:39:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just came across a listing on Amazon for a book on Irish bobbin lace fans. I've included the title: Craobh Nua: the First Collection of Irish Themed Bobbin Lace Fans The link is: http://www.amazon.com/Craobh-Nua-Collection-Themed-Bobbin/dp/0951990535/sr=1- 21/qid=1170552380/ref=sr_1_21/104-9582480-4834354?ie=UTF8s=books Dear Cindy (in state of Wisconsin), This is one of several fan books by Ann Keller, so definitely go to see what is on her site: www.annmargaretkeller.com I would like to warn that in my experience she takes a long time to fill orders, and claimed last year that her e-mail provider is not reliable (she does not always receive e-mail sent to her). Last May, I sent $140 cash for several books to Ann via a friend who was to visit Ann's studio. The books didn't get here and I tried to find out what happened. That is why I asked on Arachne last Fall for a alternative way to reach her. The order arrived in October! Copies of all Ann's books are in my library, and they are lovely. They are spiral bound, printed on 8 1/4 x 11 3/4 paper. The book you inquired about is 32 pages in length. With postage, it averaged out to about $24. This 1999 (it is not new) book has 5 fans - historical background, story of the designs, general instructions, stitch instructions (with drawings), patterns, lists of supplies, mounting instructions. If you have found an alternative book supplier in U.S., it seems wise to use it! Ann mentions that Malcolm Cox is the maker of her fansticks. *Every* time we write about fansticks on Arachne there is a flood of inquiries, so I looked for him.He is located in Ireland and advertises in Lace, the bulletin of The Lace Guild UK. www.connect.ie/users/mcox I just tried this web site, and it was extremely slow. E-mail is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cindy, There are fanstick makers in the US, but I just looked at a recent IOLI Bulletin and did not find an advertiser. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] New Book/Lace Fans?
Hello Spiders, I just came across a listing on Amazon for a book on Irish bobbin lace fans. I've included the title: Craobh Nua: the First Collection of Irish Themed Bobbin Lace Fans The link is: http://www.amazon.com/Craobh-Nua-Collection-Themed-Bobbin/dp/0951990535/sr=1-21/qid=1170552380/ref=sr_1_21/104-9582480-4834354?ie=UTF8s=books Does anyone have any information on this book? Thanks, Cindy - in very cold Wisconsin - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
