Hello all,
Many will be aware that I have compiled (at the editing stage) A Dictionary
of English Antique Lace Bobbins appropriate for web publication.
I have also written "A Collectors Guide to Antique English Lace Bobbins"
which is complete and ready for web publication. I need to say t
Oh dear, I failed to trim! Mea Culpa Avital!! :-( Susan Hottle USA
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Many thanks Janis! Yes, there are MILES of plaits in Rauma lace, hence my
reference to Bedfordshire. Although I own some Bedfordshire books, I've never
actually worked that lace. Rauma lace is new to me as well so this has been a
steep leaning curve! Another Arachnean also recommended hiding th
Greetings from Spain where I have just completed a textile tour with a
wonderful group of ladies.
I still have a couple of places available for my embroidery and lace tours
in Italy this September and wanted to announce that these will be the last
tours I will be taking due to family reasons.
If an
Hi Susan
If your lace with tallies has plaits as well, like Bedfordshire, I find that a
new thread can be hidden in a plait.
Just add the new thread to the plait along with the old one. Do 2 or 3 cross,
twists. depending on the length of the plait then throw out the old thread and
continue. Cut o
Thank you Karen! I think I understand your explanation. It sounds like you
are disguising the beginning of the new thread at a point where leaf tallies
are clustered. That would make sense because there's a lot happening in a
tally "flower". You are clearly fearless in the tally department w
