Hi All, Jeri thank you so much for the e-mails on Marian Powys!
I was hoping we'd hear from you and/or Devon. If not I was going to send
some info from her book but your report was much better!
Thank you so much!! Jane in Vermont, USA
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Dear Jeri
Many thanks for taking the time to write this. I have been watching for
postings on this topic as I too have a fascination for this type of history.
I have the book but this adds quite a bit to the story.
Reading it has provided a lovely adrenalin boost to start my day. Needed
after hear
Jeri,
Thank you for your report on Marian Powys. Especially for relating the
personal anecdotes. I've only known of Marian Powys as a lace dealer and
expert but your vignettes have added so much to normally "dry" history.
Thank you.
Diane Zierold
Lubec, Maine
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Dear Lacemakers,
Continuing with Powys information:
I (Jeri) have had some connection with people who knew Marian Powys. About 8
years ago there was a Maine FiberArts 3-day event in Portland. I volunteered
on the organizing committee, and represented the interests of lace and
embroidery. In
Dear Lacemakers,
I think it was Alix who asked about Marian Powys two weeks ago, and I have
seen no replies to the list.
The Marian Powys' book was republished a couple years ago, and information
should be available if you do a web search of her name. I do not own the newer
edition. From the
A couple of thoughts on this thread.
First, regarding removing pins, please may I buck the trend and make a plea
that when you are working Honiton, Milanese, Duchesse and other laces of this
type and scale, you don't take out alternate pins. My reasoning for this is as
it is quite possible tha
I starch like Janice -- only 3-D items that needs to
be firm, such as corsage roses and ornaments, or a
lace crown.
Thread has body of it's own. Most of the time, it is
sufficient for the usage of the lace. Thread can be
chosen with the end use in mind. Linen is firmer
than cotton. Two ply is