[lace] more lace references in literature

Hi, all, For your reading pleasure, here are some titles of books I've come across that have more than a brief mention of lace. Apologies for any titles that have been mentioned previously. ALBERT,SUSAN WITTIG Queen Anne’s Lace BARTLETT,ELAINE A crafty killing BLUNT,WILFRID Sebastiano:

[lace] lace reference in fiction

Hi, all, I came across another bobbin lace reference in my reading this week: Rutledge turned, crossed over to the nearest shop. In the small window fronting the road there was a collection of ribbons and laces behind a spill of colorful embroidery thread, packets of needles, and an array

[lace] lace reference in fiction

Hi, all, While reading Rebecca Tope's series of mysteries set in the Cotswolds (England), I was interested to see a lace mention: "She would take things slowly, reading a daily newspaper and listening to the radio. And she would teach herself lacemaking - a secret ambition she had nursed

[lace] tatting with the 'wrong hand'

Hi, all, I'm left-handed and when I decided to learn how to tat years ago it never occurred to me to learn other than left-handed. Several years later I decided that was a mistake - it was too much trouble converting charts from RH to LH - so I re-taught myself right-handed. Although both ways

[lace] peccadilles

Hi, all, I came across a mention of peccadilles in some non-lace reading and got curious and decided to do some research. My lace library isn't as extensive as others' so when I didn't find anything (e.g. Earnshaw, Dictionary of lace), I turned to Google. First stop, Wikipedia, which suggested

[lace] Honiton lace shop

I was in Honiton a year or so back, spent a weekend there.  I thought I wrote a posting to Arachne, but maybe not.  The lace shop was definitely closed, very little traces of it.  The museum was open, just winding down for the season at the time, and well worth a visit.  Lots to buy in the shop!  

RE: [lace] Downton bobbins

Hi, all, Having been in the Salisbury Museum last year, I have some info to contribute. I sent Brian My photos with bobbins separately, unfortunately poor quality so don't know if they'll be of any use. As for books, the museum produces a little booklet on Downton Lace, very inexpensive as I

RE: [lace] Tea Dying

Hi, all, Dylon used to make a product called tea dye, no idea if it's still available, but if it is it's a good way to overdye something like this. Check at chain craft stores like Michaels. No affiliation, and I have no idea if it has any long term effect on fabrics. That doesn't sound like a

[lace] Dillmont again

Thanks to Liz for this information which gives more clues. I have what I suspect could be the English equivalent of the edition that Lucie has access to. For those trying to date the pocket versions, they just do not appear to have the same identifying marks as the larger sized editions so the

[lace] Michelle Obama's outfits

If you missed this earlier, as I did, I found links in another place on the NYT website, not sure if it's the same info as mentioned previously. http://www.nytimes.com/ Click on either the first lady tells a story with fashion under fashion and style near the bottom of the page or fashion

[lace] Anna magazine, and lace content

Hi, all, I may have missed a discussion on the new Anna. Many of us were extremely disappointed when the German Anna magazine ceased publication about three years ago. I have some 30 years worth of issues (mostly the English editions) and have probably used it more than - or at least as much

RE: [lace] interesting advertisement

Hi, all, Buffalo NY being so close to the Canadian border my guess is that the writer didn't realise it was in the US not Canada...not an unusual mistake, but more often the other way around. I'm very intrigued by real mentions of lace at that time in Canada as these appear to be few and far

RE: [lace] fine linen Nottingham

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[lace] fine linen

I find second hand stores, rummage sales etc. are a good source of old linen. Often these are in good condition, sometimes just needing a cleaning. Sometimes weak spots or stains can be covered by embroidery or appliqué or lace. And here’s a lace quote I came across recently: “...not to have

[lace] re: Lace in Fashion

My reaction was what a shame that a lovely display of lace (whatever the type) was spoiled by how it was displayed...to make a statement that's for sure. It took me a few minutes to find it on the site, turns out it's the cover of the Feb issue not the Mar one, in the meantime I typed lace in

[lace] lace magnets, thread selection

Lace magnets: I don't think this has been mentioned yet, but my ISP has been flakey lately so I may have missed some messages. In pride of place on my refrigerator (admittedly a very large North American model) - and it's totally up to me what gets displayed on the outside as thus far the cats

[lace] cleaning pins

Jenny B asked about cleaning pins. Has anyone tried using an ultrasonic cleaner for this? My DD picked one up at Radio Shack (no affiliation) over the holidays, and it seems to have done a good job on some jewelry and silverware. Much less intrusive than jewelry cleaners although leaves a

[lace] thank you - thread help

Thanks Tamara, Brenda, Carolina and others for all your help - I'm going to have to experiment with wrapping as I haven't tried that yet and it is obviously very helpful in a situation such as this. Very unscientifically, I had thought of using Coats #30 crochet cotton which is 22 wraps -

[lace] thread help: daliam cotton thread, lace in literature

Well, I joined the list within the first month or two of its formation so I could probably be considered a dowager, not that I've ever thought of using that term. Thread help The October pattern in the Lace Guild calendar for a tape lace pumpkin caught my fancy. It's made by a Spanish

[lace] mayflower and other floral emblems, Schneeberger angel, tallies, money in Prague

Apologies...some of this probably should be on lace chat...except I'm not. Mayflower - According to the Dept. of Agriculture (Canada), the Nova Scotia floral emplem, the mayflower is a trailing arbutus (epigaea repens) that grows across Atlantic and eastern Canada as far west as Saskatchewan.

[lace] results of valentine's day draw

Bev Walker and I pooled our resources, and between us have come up with 6 magazines to send out. Once I weeded the duplicate entries out of the pile g, there were 53 entries, so your odds were better than 1 in 6. Here are the lucky Arachneans: Barbara George Faye Owens Merlene Solis Shirley

[lace] lace crafts quarterly - free draw

I have an extra copy of Vol 2 No 3 of Lace Crafts Quarterly (articles by Pat Earnshaw, Marni Harang, Nancy Evans and others) that I'd be pleased to give away to a lacemaker. Send me your name (off list only) and I'll figure out a way to have the cats choose one on Valentine's Day. It's taking me

[lace] I moved my lace, lace and the Globe Theatre

I MOVED MY LACE ...and it worked! After having this in the back of my mind all week, I sat down and did it today. Didn't have any choice...I couldn't work any further until I moved my pricking. And since the pillow I'm using is on a stand (I probably didn't mention this before, but it's my

[lace] lazy susan and thanks

Thanks everybody very, very much for all the advice about moving lace. I have to admit the thought is scaring me, I'm sure once I tackle it I will feel better, and I also know that I need to be in the right frame of mind to attempt this. I am thinking of next Sunday which is my next free time

[lace] placing patterns on pillows, moving lace and finishing off...help needed

Jumping in again to ask for advice. I've had a very productive time lately finishing a couple of pieces (including the Chrysanthemum jabot from the course in Victoria...not quite good enough to wear, but a good start) and getting bobbins and pillows ready for a few projects. I've now started a

[lace] jumping around, pre-pricking and more

Thanks for all the reassurance that it's ok (in the North American tradition at least) to jump around in my lace making. My first lacemaking was in England and I think that's where the notion of a very structured approach got into my mind. While there are sound reasons for that, I think like