Re: [lace] using lace vs preserving it
(Honiton motifs on wedding) veil (cut out and applied to velvet pillows). This way each (great grand-daughter) could have a piece of the original lace, and the grand-daughter had the pleasure of repurposing it. Bev What needlework/needle lace I have made and given to family members, they chose to frame. At first I balked, but it seems like a good solution overall (if done properly), as even if they tire of it, it stays clean and dust proof even if not on display, and can be passed down that way to later generations that may not know how to care for it. My mother was going to have a large piece mounted between glass panes as she marveled that the back looked as good as the front. Sharing that mostly as an idea that may not have come to mind for some, as it could be used even as a type of partition/divider. Fortunately, my favorite piece was returned to me, so I am happy. I didn't want to get into a tussle with my sisters wanting it at some point. I now have evidence of my work, as everything I have ever made (until very recently), has been gifted. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
Re: [lace] using lace vs preserving it
This is exactly what I saw while visiting a non-lace friend - she had cut up her grandmother's wedding veil for the Honiton motifs and was stitching them to a velour fabric for cushions, one each for her three daughters. Having made quite a few Honiton motifs from books, this was the first time I'd seen the real thing. *they were exquisite examples* and represented an expensive textile (picture me, cringing inwardly and keeping quiet). It wasn't my lace and what of the veil otherwise - it was in storage, out of sight. It had been refit for a second generation's use, the grandmother said she had worn it, too, changed again to the style of veils of the 1950's, but the three girls of the 4th generation had all wed and none had wanted the veil. This way each could have a piece of the original lace, and the grand-daughter had the pleasure of repurposing it. Just thought I'd share ;) On 9/22/10, hottl...@neo.rr.com hottl...@neo.rr.com wrote: ... And while I wouldn't put som ething really old/valuable on a couch cushion, -- Bev in Shirley BC, near Sooke on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
Re: [lace] using lace vs preserving it
Thank you Bev--my point exactly!! What a refreshing win-win smiles all 'round for the gals in the family I'm sure. Susan, Erie, PA bev walker walker.b...@gmail.com wrote: It had been refit for a second generation's use, the grandmother said she had worn it, too, changed again to the style of veils of the 1950's, but the three girls of the 4th generation had all wed and none had wanted the veil. This way each could have a piece of the original lace, and the grand-daughter had the pleasure of repurposing it. Just thought I'd share ;) On 9/22/10, hottl...@neo.rr.com hottl...@neo.rr.com wrote: ... And while I wouldn't put som ething really old/valuable on a couch cushion, -- Bev in Shirley BC, near Sooke on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
Re: [lace] Using lace
I do so agree with you on this issue Alex. I have seen displays where it was impossible to 'see' the lace because of the excessively low lighting. And definitely study rooms should be well lit. Lorri Graham, WA, USA Keeping it safe for the future until it eventually disintegrates without it ever being seen or properly studied does not make sense. (Sorry, I have a bee in my bonnet about that one.) Happy lacemaking Alex - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Using lace
Dear Arachnids I agree that lace was made to be cut into suitable lengths and used and I always advise that when it starts to wear that is time to preserve it so that future generations can enjoy and learn from it. Museums that get so precious about their lace that you cannot have sufficient light or even access to study it properly make me wonder if they have lost the plot. Surely we preserve lace so that it can be enjoyed and properly studied so that we can learn from it. Keeping it safe for the future until it eventually disintegrates without it ever being seen or properly studied does not make sense. (Sorry, I have a bee in my bonnet about that one.) Happy lacemaking Alex - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Using lace for jewelry
Hi All, I'm making some Needle Lace flowers and things for gifts for Christmas. My mother turned 85 last Tuesday so I decided a little brass safety pin sewn to the back of a flower would be too small for her. I've ordered some stick pins which I hope will work. They have a flat lacy piece on the top so there are holes to sew into. For the younger people I'll do the safety pin. How have the rest of you mounted something like that? In the interest of expanding ideas for using lace I will add that I think the little flowers would also be pretty on a ribbon tied around one's neck. Also they would be nice on a bobby pin (hairpin) or comb or headband. DH just got home so that's all from here! Jane in Vermont, USA where the leaves are all off the trees and the wind has been blowing like crazy!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
