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Lorelei Halley Administrator Female Mount Prospect, IL United States

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To those of you who wrote to me about James Pollard: I have deleted him from our membership. Thank you all for bringing the problem to my attention. I try to weed out these people when they try to…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Michelle Hutchinson Mar 20, 2019.

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A file from Jeri Ames under discussion on arachne. Passed to Nancy Neff, who passed it to me.Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Barbara Gordon Dec 17, 2017.

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I have a request: some help with translation of a Dutch text. I have a book by Jan Geelen on Rosaline bobbin lace. For most of the book I can just follow the diagrams. But the very beginning has a…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Johanne Lang-Davis Dec 5, 2017.

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I just found out today that ning is raising their annual hosting free from $239.90 to $588. Up til now the IOLI has been paying our fee. I have written to them about this. There is, of course, the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lorelei Halley Administrator Nov 7, 2016.

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Elizabeth Ligeti commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Identification-History

"I had never heard of Redano Lace before, either. There is always something new to learn - about the Old laces! I am so glad you ladies are on the list and share your expertise with us all. and photos, of course, and Lorelei, your…"

2 hours ago

Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Sheridan Morton

"Sheridan Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Join any groups that interest you. Post some photos of your best lace. If you have any questions about this site, contact me and I'll try to…"

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Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Identification-History

"Karen - I think you are right about droschel ground in that piece. Devon and Carolina - This is the first time I've heard of Redano lace. Devon's photos do show a style similar to Pottenkant. But Pottenkant was a straight lace, and all 4…"

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Carolina de la Guardia commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Identification-History

"The word "Redaño" in Spanish its meaning is "net". Redaño laces are also known as "convent laces", 17th and 18th centuries are generally made with very fine threads and is the result of the evolution of…"

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Devon Thein commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Identification-History

"There are a number of examples of Redano in the Catalog of the Hispanic Society in America. They all claim to be from Huelva province, although different towns. I have only found mention of Redano lace in the books of the Hispanic Society of America…"

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Devon Thein commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Identification-History

"I have encountered four pieces called Redano lace from Spain. They were originally from a collection of a man with some expertise in Spanish lace. I am trying to get a handle on what Redano is. It seems it is considered the same as caul lace, and…"

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Karen Thompson commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Identification-History

"Agree with Devon on the false plaits in the blue circles, and the ground in the green circle looks like Droschel to me"

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Devon Thein commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Identification-History

"Thanks for your comments Lorelei. I think the sewings you see in the photo with the blue circles are associated with "false plaits". It is a very interesting way to approximate the appearance of a needle lace mesh using bobbins and…"

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Lorelei Halley Administrator added a page to the group Hardanger Embroidery, Pulled Thread Work and Drawn Thread Work

Hardanger Tutorial

This pdf file is a small sampler I designed a few years ago, for beginners. I offer it free. It contains the most commonly occuring elements, typical of Hardanger embroidery. Everyone is invited to use it for themselves or for their students. But I…

Tuesday

Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Cheryl Field

"Cheryl Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Join any groups that interest you. If you have any questions about this site, contact me and I'll try to help."

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Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Elizabeth Ligeti's photo

Tussy-Mussy .

"very pretty. The leaf shapes -- did you do them as bobbined tallies, or as Cluny leaves?"

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Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Identification-History

"oops. I forgot to post the photos."

Tuesday

Devon Thein commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Identification-History

"Lorelei- I am not seeing the photos with red rings and blue rings, etc. you are referring to. How do I access them?"

Mar 23

Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Identification-History

"Here is a link to my pinboard of Brussels/Point d'Angleterre laces. Unfortunately they aren'[t close up enough to be sure of the fillings. https://www.pinterest.com/lynxlacelady/brussels-point-de-angleterre-brabant/"

Mar 22

Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Identification-History

"I agree that this may be made in England, because of the fillings. Most of them contain tallies, which is typical of English part laces. And they don't use any of the fillings typical of continental laces: no snowflakes. As to the term…"

Mar 22

Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Identification-History

"a fascinating piece. Your 3rd photo has an odd filling, which appears to have a sewing. See the red ring outlining the whole area. The blue ring indicates the specific 2 threads which appear to be sewn. I'm going to respond one thing at a time.…"

Mar 22

Profile Information

What is your primary lace interest? Check more than one.: lace maker, lace historian, lace teacher

What kinds of lace do you make or collect?: bobbin lace, needle lace,Hardanger,pulled thread work. (used to tat, crochet,knit)

What kinds of lace do you want to learn?: improve needle lace,tenerife,filet lacis, advance in Binche, learn Paris, Cantu

Photo sharing site with photos of your work, if you have one (picasa,flickr,photobucket,etc): http://https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/myphotos

Your personal website, if you have one.: http://lynxlace.com

Tell us more about your lace interests.: I am an avid bobbin lacemaker, and love needlelace and pulled thread embroidery and Hardanger. My website has free tutorials for needle lace, pulled thread work, Hardanger embroidery, and bobbin lace. Also fascinated by lace history.
I also have a needle lace discussion network:
http://needlelacetalk.ning.com
I am Lorelei Halley.

Give us titles of lace books or articles you have written, that you want us to know about.: TORCHON BOBBIN LACE LESSONS
TORCHON BOBBIN LACE PATTERNS
INTRODUCTION TO RUSSIAN TAPE LACE

All available from my website. http://lynxlace.com/mybookspatterns.html

Photos of laces made from my designs, by me and others:
http://lynxlace.com/mybobbinlace.html
Photos of my needlelace:
http://lynxlace.com/myneedlelace.html
My collection of Pinterest boards, includes antique lace photos: http://www.pinterest.com/lynxlacelady/

My favorite lace this week

This was in the collection of Elizabeth Kurella when I photographed it. See the whole thing at: http://lynxlace.com/bobbinlace18th.html 2/3 way down. #37. Brussels bobbin lace early 18th century.

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2018

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY

I am resolving to finish 2 projects I have set up. One is a Binche learning piece, which is quite difficult for me. I am intimidated by it. The 2nd is a floral Bucks which I intend to decorate a purse. (Enlarged and worked in thick thread so it will hold up to use) This one also intimidates me. I have been using my cat as an excuse, but he has calmed down. I keep on thinking of simple projects that won't take a lot of…

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At 8:03am on March 13, 2020, Carla Mae Boyles said…: How do i start the classes?

At 7:12pm on March 12, 2020, Annie Hodges said…: Hi Lorelei,

Thank you for the welcome and direction!

annie

At 12:56am on January 25, 2020, Libuse Martochova said…: hi i am your friend i want to learn and thank you for joining the group

At 7:57pm on January 9, 2020, Catharine Bryson said…: Thank you Lorelei.

I'm looking forward to spending some time researching and learning RussianTape Lace and Iridja lace ... I'm going to be glued to my computer for hours ;-)

At 9:43am on November 5, 2019, Deshaies Sophie said…: Hello i m join us soon ... i promise you!!!!

At 5:32am on October 10, 2019, Carle Dehning said…: Thank you, I will let you know if I need any help.

Warmly

Carle

At 9:25pm on September 9, 2019, Joan-Hannah Kaytonah said…: Thank you for letting me join your group! I am really looking forward to learning more!

At 1:26am on August 11, 2019, Helen Pitcher said…: Thank you for allowing me to join! It will take me a little while to figure out how house this webpage.