Monthly Archives: November 2010

Ebay Alerts! Four items – November 11, 2010

http://tinyurl.com/28z93bq Antique Victorian Carrickmacross.Lace Handkerchief Current offer: $19.99, no bids Auction ends: Nov 14, 2010 16:45:14 PST Offered by: Ebay seller aunties-antiques, Kirtland Washington Comments: Nice handkerchief of carrickmacross ‘guipure’. Few weak spots, but overall seems quite fine work. Sold … Continue reading

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Ebay Alerts! Six Items – November 7, 2010

http://tinyurl.com/2gxf43d Point d’Gaz Lace Victorian collar cape handworked HUGE Lace Collar of Museum Quality – APPRAISED – Mint Current offer: $1,150.00 Buy it Now or Make Offer Auction ends: Dec 04, 201022:03:39 PST Offered by: Ebay seller one.moon, Central Iowa, … Continue reading

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Lace of the Month: Spanish Guipure – November 2010

Click on the photo for a closeup view. November’s lace is a tribute to my recent visit to Spain, where I learned a little about the vastly complex subject of guipure laces. The example shown is a 9″ wide Spanish … Continue reading

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Lace Event: Cockfosters Lace Day, January 29, 2011

Cockfosters Lace Day Date: Saturday, January 29, 2011 Place: Oakwood Methodist Church Halll Westpole Avenue, Cockfosters, EN4 0BD Time: 10.00 AM UNTIL 4.00 PM Speaker: Louise Reed “Sufferers for Fashion” Tickets: £5.00 (Send SAE with application. Cheques payable to Anne … Continue reading

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Lace Event: Nottinghamshire Bobbin Lace Society, Anniversary Lace Day – January 22, 2011

Nottinghamshire Bobbin Lace Society Anniversary Lace Day Date: Saturday, January 22, 2011 Place: St. Jude’s Church Hall Woodborough Road, Notts NG3 5HE Time: 10.00 AM UNTIL 4.00 PM Speaker: Mark Whysall Slums “Hardship and Hosiery” Tickets: Pay at the door, … Continue reading

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Lace Event: North Cheshire Lacemakers Lace Day – January 8, 2011

North Cheshire Lacemakers Lace Day Date: Saturday, January 8, 2011 Place: The Community Centre Lower Robin Hood Lane, Helsby WA6 0BW Time: 10.00 AM UNTIL 4.00 PM Speaker: Sarah Thursford, “The Origin of Textile Techniques” Vendors: Supplier in attendance Tickets: … Continue reading

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Major Lace Event: The National Christmas Lacemaker’s Fair – December 4, 2010

The National Christmas Lacemaker’s Fair Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010 Place: Cranmore Park Cranmore Ave, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands B90 4LF Time: 10.00 AM UNTIL 4.30 PM Click here for flyer Suppliers: Many suppliers present – see flyer Exhibition: “Backward … Continue reading

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Lace Event: Wolverhampton Lacemakers Lace Day – November 27, 2010

Wolverhampton Lacemakers Lace Day Date: Saturday, November 27, 2010 Place: Baptist Church Winchester Road, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton Time: 10:00 AM UNTIL 4.00 PM Speaker: Anne Marie Morrell “Working in a Wardrobe” Tickets: Pay at Door Contact: Jenni Roberts, 01922 473234 or … Continue reading

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Lace Event: Thameside Lacemakers Lace Day – November 13, 2010

Thameside Lacemakers Lace Day Date: Saturday, November 13, 2010 Place: Steeple View Memorial Hall Willowfield, Laindon, Basildon, Essex SS15 4EQ Time: 10:00 AM UNTIL 4.00 PM Speaker: Ann Chance “Petticoat Pilot” Tickets: £3.50 member, £5.00 non members Cheques payable to … Continue reading

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Lace Event: Lace Guild of Northern Ireland Lace Day – November 13, 2010

Lace Guild of Northern Ireland Lace Day Date: Saturday, November 13, 2010 Place: First Presbyterian Church Halls, Newtownards, Co Down BT23 (entrance via East Street) Time: 10:30 AM UNTIL 4.30 PM Supplier: Larkholme Lace Tickets: Pay at Door, £3.50 inc … Continue reading

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