RE: [lace] NEC Lace Fair

2005-12-04 Thread Viv Dewar
I made a late decision to go to the NEC this year for the first time since 2000. I too had the impression that there were fewer suppliers and not much new. I went because I wanted a honiton pillow stand and I knew Reg Beasant was going to be exhibiting. I thought I'd save postage - but car park

Re: [lace] NEC Lace Fair

2005-12-04 Thread maureen harvey
Hi Jean and all spiders I did not manage to get to NEC this year but I am glad you enjoyed yourself, never mind about spending Mr Brown's money, after all like me, I expect you contributed well while working and you can always make lace twice as fast to try and keep warm in the winter months.

Re: [lace] NEC Lace Fair

2005-12-04 Thread bevw
since 2000. I too had the impression that there were fewer suppliers and ... i went to the Ford's website at www.lace-making.com and d/loaded the fair pdf - oh my, there are 70+ suppliers listed - even if there were only 50 it would be a treasure trove for us over 'here' - i propose you all in