RE: [lace] Re exhibition in Ballarat

I also saw the exhibition and have fond memories of the visit. David met us at the cottage and gave us a personally guided tour which was very special as we heard the bigger picture stories about how the exhibition was bought together. Some of the detail I knew from following Arachne at the time bu

RE: [lace] Angles in Bucks point

Dear Leonard I don't make Bucks and it is not among my favourite laces but I did enjoy reading your email and thinking through the points you raise. I will investigate your references. Thanks for giving such a detailed account. It takes time to put it all together in a meaningful way. Best regards

RE: [lace] On the Banks of the Ouse

Thanks Janice, for the link I read it (couldn't pull myself away) on Monday and enjoyed it very much. I love these glimpses into the social history of lace. Wow, I needed a quiet day after a busy weekend and it supplied it nicely. Much appreciated Annette, south coast of NSW, Australia >From Ja

RE: [lace] Bucks Prickings

Hi all, Interesting discussions. In Spain, I was given some very old Spanish blonde prickings for our lace guild archive. The lacemaker who donated them, explained that the ground was only pricked in each alternate row as lacemakers only pinned alternate rows to make the work quicker. She is a l

RE: [lace] Bucks Prickings

Hi ladies, As you requested more information, I checked my notes, and this is what I recorded. Spanish Blonde prickings, known to be over 100 years old. They are designed for a triangular mantilla, with the borders heavily worked and the ground worked in strips with flowers at intervals. Pins w

[lace] RE: Bucks Prickings

ground to what we know as point ground? there is a ground of honeycomb stitch (CTTpCTT) referred to as Spanish Ground, and wondered whether this, or Kat Stitch, could have resulted from misreading of an incomplete pricking. Jane Partridge _ From: f Annette Meldrum mailto:ameld

RE: [lace] Earnshaw, Diaper

book: Outlines and Stitches and Pat wrote back very apologetically saying that she only studies the lace through a microscope! Annette Meldrum, in sunny Australia From: Devon Thein <mailto:devonth...@gmail.com> I find it staggering to learn that Pat Earnshaw didn’t make lace. Alth

[lace] Wedding Veil

I finally found a good photo of the embroidery on the veil. http://meghansmirror.com/royal-style/royal-wedding/meghan-markle-wedding-cer emony-dress/ After enlarging and enhancing the photo I can confide

[lace] visiting Seattle and Vancouver

My sister and I will be visiting this region in September and wonder if there are any lace or textile related things happening or any museums or collections that we could visit. My sister is a quilter. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Annette currently in cold and windy Southern NSW, Aus

RE: [lace] Corbett's Flanders

Ladies, we should not be too critical of author's mistakes as publishers are often to blame. From my own experience of writing a book, it can be very difficult to get corrections made to everyone's satisfaction as every correction means a time delay and publishers can override an author's requests

RE: [lace] Arachne 25yrs old in 2020

I joined in 1996 too! Annette in the Gong (Australia) -Original Message- From: David C Collyer Me too Shirl!! I believe next year, 2020, will be the 25th anniversary of Arachne on the internet!!B Wow, that's a long time for group on the web. Wonder how many 'first timers' are still with

RE: [lace] Wedding lace

alice covers. http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/215260?sortBy=Relevance&ft shows a handkerchief 15inches square. Annette Meldrum in a rainy, South Coast NSW, Australia -Original Message- Alice Howell It's lovely.B Hankies used to be much larger than they are today.B

RE: [lace] Bedford Hangings

Did not receive the email re Bedford Hangings. Could it be reposted? Thanks Annette in South Cost, NSW, Australia -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com On Behalf Of Elizabeth Ligeti Sent: Tuesday, 4 February 2020 1:15 PM To: Lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Bedford Hangings Th

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