[lace] Vibeke Ervo

2013-10-03 Thread Angharad Rixon
Dear All, There will probably be other messages about this sad news. Vibeke Ervo passed away on October 1st. She was such a driving force in the research into early and freehand bobbin laces and an extraordinary source of support to many lace researchers. Many members of the lace community, myself

[lace] Vibeke Ervo

2013-10-04 Thread Elizabeth Ligeti
Sad to hear of the passing of another lace maker. Not a name I know but we can't afford to lose anyone! I get the Artefact of the Month photos - and Love them. Many thanks to those who organize it and take the photos. I have a folder in My Docs.with them all, and it is a great resource, - and fu

[lace] Vibeke Ervo

2013-10-07 Thread Gon Homburg
What a sad news about Vibeke. In Caen she gave me an assistent about freehand lace on dutch painting. Untill now I didn't find the time to look into it and send her an answer. Now it is too late, but still I should study the subject. She certainly will be missed. Gon Homburg, Amsterdam, The Nethe

Re: [lace] Vibeke Ervo

2013-10-04 Thread Bev Walker
Hello Angharad and everyone Thank you for sharing the news of Vibeke's passing. I knew her from the freehand lace study group, behind which, as you say, she was the driving force. Although I'm not active with the group any more I hope that those who are will follow Vibeke's vision for the preserva