[lace] Wedding veil

This from my lacemaking friend who tats and does tambour work: “Actually it was done on a Cornely machine ( like a sewing machine that only does chain stitch). Then the pieces were cut out and embroidered on the veil with additional embroidery stitches. “ I guess no professionals do handwork a

Re: [lace] Wedding Veil (Conservation begins with makers)

It may be of interest.that I heard today on morning TV that the embroiderers stopped and washed their hands every 30 minutes. Cleanliness is often mentioned in my conservation/restoration memos to you over the past 23 years, but usually suggested every hour. Now, I am inspired to recommend 30 minut

Re: [lace] Wedding Veil

Thank you Annette for the link. I thought the veil was probably tamboured and the photo would seem to confirm that. - absolutely gorgeous and so was her dress! Catherine Sent from my iPad Catherine Barley Needlelace www.catherinebarley.com > On 21 May 2018, at 01:31, Annette Meldrum wrote

[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] Honiton lace wedding veil

Congratulations Annette on a stunning piece of work. Your daughter must be so proud of you and I am sure that it will be a family heirloom to be worn for many generations to come. from Janis Savage In Honeydew South Africa where I have been in the lace doldrums for a while, but I feel some insp

Re: [lace] wedding veil pics

Morning All Wendy, we can all do it it's just that we haven't learned how to yet LOL Sue in East Yorkshire where we are MP'less at the moment... On 13 Jun 2008, at 10:34, Wendy Davies wrote: Annette What beautiful work. I expect that made it extra special for the bride. Well

[lace] wedding veil pics

Annette What beautiful work. I expect that made it extra special for the bride. Well done maybe one day I will be able to produce such work but then again probably only in my dreams. Wendy _ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL P

RE: [lace] Wedding veil pics

Hi All, The veil is in the latest Lace Guild Mag in Australia, but looking at the web gives a clearer picture - magnificent piece of work. The response I got from my daughter when I said I planned making a tablecloth (in humble torchon) for my granddaughter's Wedding (Erin is 2 1/2) was "M

RE: [lace] Wedding veil pics

Thanks for the linkI've been waiting for oneit's a beautiful work of art Annette. Karen in Malta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sue Babbs Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 3:46 PM To: Arachne list Subject: Re: [lace] Wedding

RE: [lace] Wedding veil pics

ailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil and Annette Lally Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 6:42 AM To: Arachne list Subject: [lace] Wedding veil pics Hi spiders At different times over the last few years I have mentioned that I was making a Honiton lace wedding veil and I promised to show the photos wh

Re: [lace] Wedding veil pics

Annette, That is absolutely stunning. Beautiful work. I hope it was well admired at the wedding. Did you design it yourself as well? For those who haven't yet looked the link is: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/563766994EMHAeq Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] c

Re: [lace] Wedding veil pics

At different times over the last few years I have mentioned that I was making a Honiton lace wedding veil and I promised to show the photos when it was finished. Well the veil has been finished, the wedding is over and the photos have been published in a couple of lace mags, so for those of you

Re: [lace] Wedding veil pics

Truly an amazing and beautiful piece. Sue T Dorset UK Hi spiders At different times over the last few years I have mentioned that I was making a Honiton lace wedding veil and I promised to show the photos when it was finished. Well the veil has been finished, the wedding is over and the

[lace] Wedding veil pics

Hi spiders At different times over the last few years I have mentioned that I was making a Honiton lace wedding veil and I promised to show the photos when it was finished. Well the veil has been finished, the wedding is over and the photos have been published in a couple of lace mags, so for

[lace] wedding veil silk v net

Hi All Thank you all for your very useful replies. Digging in the depths of my memory I did know about the silk protein /cotton cellulose bit but had forgotten it. I have been spending a lot of time in bridal departments lately and had become seduced by the array of beautiful silk fabrics of al

Re: Re: [lace] wedding veil - silk vs. cotton net

Dear Lacemakers, I am delighted that Jeri chimed in with her expert advice on the conservation/preservation aspect. Having been involved in the conservation of historic Civil War regimental/battle flags, we can see what happens when it is not done properly. Although we don't have the problem

Re: [lace] wedding veil - silk vs. cotton net

In a message dated 8/10/07 4:27:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Silk is a protein fibre, and thus, like wool, if stored incorrectly can > be viewed as a feast by various insects. > > Cotton is a cellulose fibre. > > Silk and cotton are thus opposites in the cleaning fiel

[lace] wedding veil - silk v cotton net

Hi Arachne people I'm de lurking to ask for help from some of the very knowledgable folk on this list, particularly those of you with experience in conservation matters. I have been making Honiton lace for a wedding veil over the last 20 years. The end is in sight, the lace is almost finishe