Monthly Archives: August 2010

Exhibition: Movement – July 17 to September 25, 2010

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

This is the yearly English Lace Guild exhibition: Movement 2010 Lace Guild Exhibition, incorporating the John Bull Trophy Competition Walsall Museum, Lichfield Street, Walsall WS1 1TR, UK July 17 to September 25, 2010 Tuesdays – Fridays, 10am – 5pm Saturdays … Continue reading →

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Lace Event: Willow Lace Circle Lace Day – September 11, 2010

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Willow Lace Circle Lace Day Date September 11, 2010 Place Snettisham Memorial Hall Old Church Road, Snettisham PE31 7NX TIME 10.00 AM UNTIL 4.00 PM SPEAKER Sue Ebbs, “Japanese Embroidery” TICKETS £4.50 Cheques payable to Willow Lace Circle, include SAE … Continue reading →

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Lace Event: Sunbury Lace Day – September 11, 2010

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

Sunbury Lace Day Date September 11, 2010 Place Sunbury Adult Learning Centre The Avenue, Sunbury-on-Thames, Midds TW16 5DZ TIME 10.00 AM UNTIL 4.00 PM SPEAKER Jane Rowton-Lee, “Nature’s Inspirations TICKETS £4.50 including tea, coffee, and talk. Shoppers only, £1.00 SAE … Continue reading →

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Auction: Hôtel Drouot, June 9, 2010

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

This auction is now history, however you can still find the catalog on Ebay occasionally (e.g., http://tinyurl.com/2ctcfc4). Hôtel Drouot is a large Paris auction house representing numerous firms. It has had major lace auctions in the past, and the June … Continue reading →

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Lace for Sale: Aemilia Ars runner

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

New York dealer Maria Niforos is showing an outstanding runner of Aemilia Ars needlelace at http://www.marianiforos.com/lacemain.html (4th item down).  It has exceptional provenance, rarely seen in this type of lace. Write to the seller at ariam7@aol.com to find out the … Continue reading →

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Ebay Alert! Two items – August 29, 2010

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

http://tinyurl.com/2ct3o3d Two fine Argentan/Alencon 18th century lappets.  Current offer is $70, but the unknown reserve has not been met. Auction ends Aug 31, 2010 18:13:46 PDT. Offered by Paivi Roberts, Ebay name GREATLACE, of Palm Springs, Florida Sold for $350.00 … Continue reading →

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Lace Event: Lace Day, Swanley Kent, UK, September 11, 2010

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

Lace Day, Swanley Kent UK, 11 Sepember 2010.  Still tickets available, contact laceandbits@aol.com for more details.

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Welcome to LaceNews!

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

This is the start of the LaceNews blog. It is intended as a resource for handmade lace researchers, collectors, makers, and enthusiasts.  I will be posting information of interest to the community, such as: Exhibition and conference announcements Events such … Continue reading →

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Lace Event: Late Summer Lace Day, September 4, 2010

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

Sponsored by The Lace Society, Great Britain Saturday 4th September 2010 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Millennium Hall, Scaynes Hill, Lindfield, Nr Haywards Heath, Sussex.  RH17 7PG See http://www.thelacesociety.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=13 for more details Speakers: Alex Stillwell, “Inspirations for Lace” Sandi Woods … Continue reading →

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