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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.

Dutch translation help
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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

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This was posted today on facebook. Since the issue comes up from time to time I am re-posting it here. A chart for figuring out if your activities violate copyright.…Continue

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Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Rebecca T

"Rebecca Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Join any groups that interest you. I especially recommend the BOBBINLACE BEGINNERS group. Its opening page has a recommended books list, and links to…"

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Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Milagros Cordero

"Milagros Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Join any groups that interest you. I especially recommend the BOBBINLACE BEGINNERS group. Its opening page has a list of recommended books, and links…"

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

"Thank you for the website Lorelei !"

Dec 11

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

"A university based website specializing in the social history of lace and lace making https://laceincontext.com/"

Dec 11

Lorelei Halley Administrator replied to deborah greenfield's discussion 17th, 18th C lace and others for ID and comments in the group Identification-History

"You might find some additional information on the lace for study site. I has photos of various antique laces. If you can find 2 or 3 examples of the types you are interested in, you might get some useful comparison photos. Use the search slot on the…"

Dec 7

Lorelei Halley Administrator replied to deborah greenfield's discussion 17th, 18th C lace and others for ID and comments in the group Identification-History

"I strongly suspect your "strawberry lace" is actually Irish crochet. I would need a better closeup to be sure. Your "metal net lace" is just weird. The white stuff looks like hand embroidery on machine net. The brown…"

Dec 7

Lorelei Halley Administrator replied to deborah greenfield's discussion 17th, 18th C lace and others for ID and comments in the group Identification-History

"Re: 18th C lace2 I looked at Earnshaw's NEEDLELACE, in which she gives a brief history of various needle lace styles, with technical diagrams about the stitches used. According to this, Alencon became popular in the last quarter of the 18th…"

Dec 7

Lorelei Halley Administrator replied to Sarah's discussion Identification Help in the group Identification-History

"I agree. I think it is machine made. However some of the thread movements would be perfectly achievable with bobbin lace. There are machines that can duplicate some bobbin lace thread movements, but I can't remember which ones. This piece does…"

Dec 7

Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Dorothy Cochran

"Dorothy Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Join any groups that interest you. We do have groups for TATTING, and for BOBBINLACE BEGINNERS. The opening page of that latter group has links to…"

Dec 4

Lorelei Halley Administrator replied to Arlene Cohen's discussion Lace coasters in the group Identification-History

"This is definitely hand made bobbin lace. The design is, I think, a variant of the "monkey motif" used to teach the basic elements of Flanders lace. It would be about the 5th or 6th piece a student would make in that style. Here is another…"

Dec 2

Lorelei Halley Administrator replied to Rachel Graf's discussion Help identifying this handmade lace in the group Identification-History

"It is so hard to see detail on black lace. But I think Jo is probably right. The bumpiness of the thin lines suggests chemical lace (Schiffli). I think the design attempts to imitate Cluny bobbin lace. But it isn't bobbin. Chemical lace has a…"

Dec 2

Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for D oriano

"D Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Join any groups that interest you. I especially recommend the EMBROIDERED NET group, which includes tulle embroidery. When you start, please do post photos…"

Dec 2

Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Sarah

"Sarah Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Join any groups that interest you. I especially recommend the IDENTIFICATION-HISTORY group, which fits well with your interests. If you have any…"

Dec 2

Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Rachel Graf

"Rachel 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."

Nov 30

Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Debbie Chan

"Debbie Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Join any groups that interest you. I especially recommend the BOBBINLACE BEGINNERS group. Its opening page has a recommended book list, and links to…"

Nov 26

Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Willy van Vugt's photo

Mijn hart voor de Lace event.

"Very pretty. I especially like the different shades of pink."

Nov 24

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 9:25am on November 24, 2018, Annie Hollis said…: Thank you. This is a wonderful resource. I have so much to learn.

At 7:30am on November 16, 2018, Bee Lucas-Buckley said…: Thank you for your help. I will check out 3D lace once I'm a little more experienced ;)

At 1:53pm on November 9, 2018, Rosemary Houston said…: Thank you very much! I am excited about the learning possibilities!

At 8:59am on October 16, 2018, Donna Pohlman said…: Thank you for the information. I will enjoy learning new things and seeing all the lovely lace that’s made. Donna

At 1:13am on October 12, 2018, Karen Roy said…: Hi Lorelei! Thanks for your welcome! You may remember me from Needle Lace Talk, which is where my work is showcased.

I've joined this site because of my growing interest in identifying types of lace, even those I don't make. I recently had the opportunity to get some close-up pictures of antique laces--some machine made (early Leavers loom work) and some handmade (a really interesting embroidered piece simulating gros point, but using appliqued linen!)--and I was able to identify them, but when it came to the bobbin lace, I had little to say because I don't know about that form of the art.

I hope to learn a lot here, and find helpful people when I have questions!

At 1:09pm on September 27, 2018, Alison Haldane said…: Thank you for your help, advice and welcome xXx

At 1:30pm on August 20, 2018, Sylvia Eadington said…: Thank you for both your e-mails. I'm so glad I found Laceioli on the Internet. Sylvia.

At 5:09am on August 20, 2018, Guinevere said…: Thanks for the welcome. I've already been enjoying the group! - Guinevere

At 3:46am on July 26, 2018, Javoison said…: Merci de votre accueil. Je dessine des modèles de dentelle aux fuseaux pour le plaisir. Je suis très intéressée par les travaux de Veronika.

Bonne journée!