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Auction – DENTELLE LINGE DE MAISON BRODERIE BLANCHE EVENTAILS – March 23, 2022

Auction: DENTELLE LINGE DE MAISON BRODERIE BLANCHE EVENTAILSDate: Wednesday, March 23, 2022Place: Hôtel Drouot, Salle 139 rue Drouot, 75009 ParisDirections:  http://tinyurl.com/85b78glTime: Household Linen (lots #1 to #110b) will start at 11:00 AM Paris timeThe lace section  (lots 111 to 438) will start at 1:30 PM Paris … Continue reading

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Breaking News! Onsite 2023 OIDFA Congress in Hamburg cancelled

This just in from the OIDFA Executive council: Who would have thought the covid pandemic would still be here and affecting what is possible in everyday life?  It is such an uncertain time to plan any travelling.  As you all … Continue reading

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Auction: linge, dentelles, tissus, mode (sur le thème de la), vintage, bagages et accessoires de mode – October 27, 2021

Auction: linge, dentelles, tissus, mode (sur le thème de la), vintage, bagages et accessoires de modeDate: Wednesday, October 27, 2021Place: Hôtel Drouot, Salle 139 rue Drouot, 75009 ParisDirections:  http://tinyurl.com/85b78glTime: Household Linen and Embroidered Handkerchief sections (lots #1 to #100) will start at 11:00 AM Paris … Continue reading

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Doily Free Zone: Lace in the 21st Century – June 12-13, 2021

An Unmissable Opportunity! Lace enthusiasts across the globe will be glued to their screens over the weekend of June 12th and 13th for the Web-based symposium ‘Doily Free Zone’, for 16 exciting lectures and 11 workshops presented by the cream … Continue reading

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Auction: Lace – House Linen – Embroidery

Auction: Lace – House Linen – EmbroideryDate: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Place: la Galerie Deux 666 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 ParisTime: lots 1 to 105 from 11:00 to 12:00 (household linens)Lots 106 to 455 from 14:00 to 18:00 (lace and embroidery)Catalogs: https://tinyurl.com/3cvm7mwc (Invaluable)https://tinyurl.com/7pkrfhn6 (English, … Continue reading

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Breaking News! OIDFA Estonia Congress Cancelled

The 2021 OIDFA Congress in Tartu, Estonia has been cancelled. The anticipated dates were July 30-August 1, 2021 for the Congress, July 26-29 for workshops, and August 2-5 for tours. This follows the cancellation of the 2020 Congress in the … Continue reading

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Auction: Haute Couture Luxe Vintage – Dentelles et linge de maison – November 27, 2020

Auction: Haute Couture Luxe Vintage – Dentelles et linge de maisonDate: Friday, November 27, 2020Place: This is sponsored by Drouot, which is now closed, so the auction is entirely online.Time: 13:30 for lace, lots 1-12815:00 for Vintage items, lots 200-455Catalogs: https://tinyurl.com/y3w8rmhbClick “Book mode” at … Continue reading

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Breaking News! 2021 IOLI Convention Rescheduled to 2023

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the IOLI 2021 convention in Reno, Nevada has been rescheduled to June 25-30, 2023 (thank you Belinda Belisle). IOLI is planning activities for a 2021 Virtual Convention.

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Auction: DENTELLE – LINGE DE MAISON – BRODERIE BLANCHE – Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Auction: DENTELLE – LINGE DE MAISON – BRODERIE BLANCHEDate: Tuesday, October 13, 2020Place: Hôtel Drouot, Salle 29 rue Drouot, 75009 ParisDirections:  http://tinyurl.com/85b78glTime: 11:00 AM to noon2:00 PM to 6:00 PMCatalogs: https://tinyurl.com/yy2qh2ow (French)https://tinyurl.com/y4jdgpqy (English)They are using the DeepL online translation software, and you can access the … Continue reading

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2020 I.O.L.I. Iso-LACE-tion Lace Contest Un-Conventional Rules

The 2020 Convention Lace Contest has been postponed to 2022 because the contest goes with the convention theme.  Some members thought a challenge is needed before the 2021 contest is announced.  So I.O.L.I. members are invited to participate in an … Continue reading

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