Re: [lace] VCB book

2016-12-02 Thread Sue Babbs
This message from Alex was the first I knew that Jeri had written to the list. I had to go to the Archives to read what Jeri had written - similarly for her message re Festive Costume Auction on Dec. 12, 2016 For a while, unblocking your messages worked and I could get your messages on Arachn

[lace] VCB book

2016-12-02 Thread Alex Stillwell
Hi Arachnids My students gave me a hardback copy of Virginia Churchill-Bath,s book in 1976 and it has certainly stood the test of time. The ,modern, pieces she included were the best at the time and are are still inspirational. Blow the dust Alex - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne

Re: RE: [lace] Festive Costume Auction on Dec. 12, 2016

2016-12-02 Thread Catherine Barley
Oops so sorry, I forgot to trim my post, but as there are so few postings these days I guess it's not too big a problem. Catherine Barley Needlelace www.catherinebarley.com This pre-Christmas auction in England has some very interesting elegant offerings: http://kerrytaylorauctions.com/Cata

Re: RE: [lace] Festive Costume Auction on Dec. 12, 2016

2016-12-02 Thread Catherine Barley
Thanks Jeri I too enjoyed drooling over some of the gorgeous fashion garments but I'm afraid my wallet just isn't fat enough to bid on any of them. Difficult to ascertain what type of lace is around the apron , hoped it might be needlelace but looks to be more like a bobbin lace from what I ca