Monthly Archives: January 2012

Auction: Hôtel Drouot, Linge, Dentelles, Tissus – February 9, 2012

Posted on January 30, 2012 by lacenews

Linge, Dentelles, Tissus Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012 Place: Richelieu – Salle 16 Directions: http://tinyurl.com/85b78gl Time: Auction begins at 11:00 AM Online Catalog: http://catalogue.drouot.com/indexDrouot.jsp?id=12403 Auction by: Le Calvez et Associés, SVV Tél. 01.34.48.03.44 email: finesart@wanadoo.fr Notes: This sale has many … Continue reading →

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Traveling Lace Exhibition – The Art of Lace

Posted on January 29, 2012 by lacenews

The Art of Lace Sponsor:  International Craft & Hobby Fairs (ICHF) Website: http://www.ichf.co.uk/creativestitches/ (click on ‘The Art of Lace’ at the right) Note 2/8/12, they’ve changed the website layout. Click on the map to get a particular exhibition, then go … Continue reading →

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Ebay Alerts! Twenty-two items – January 29, 2012

Posted on January 29, 2012 by lacenews

http://tinyurl.com/77ulson ANTIQUE LACE-EARLY ITALIAN LACE BORDER Size: 3″ x 149″ Starting Price: $45.00 with reserve Auction ends: Jan 29, 2012 16:09:29 PST Offered by: Maria Niforos, Ebay seller mithya, London-New York, United States Comments: A Milanese tape lace border, with interesting … Continue reading →

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Ebay Alerts! One item – January 27, 2012

Posted on January 27, 2012 by lacenews

Apologies, missed Thursday alerts due to travel for business. And there’s not too much interesting on Ebay just now anyway. Really! But I did want to discuss one particular item. http://tinyurl.com/7pzwmwc RARE Antique 17thC Flanders Antwerp handmade lace trim lot linen … Continue reading →

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Essex not Wessex

Posted on January 27, 2012 by lacenews

Apologies to subscribers and event organizers, but I confused Essex and Wessex on the March 11th Lace Fair just posted. Corrected on the blog, but too late to change for the subscribers. Wessex is Feb 18, 2012.

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Lace Event UK: The Harrogate Lace Event 2012 – March 31, 2012

Posted on January 27, 2012 by lacenews

The Harrogate Lace Event 2012 Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Place: Pavillions of Harrogate Great Yorkshire Showground, HG2 8NZ Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Website: http://tinyurl.com/799uv9l Flyer: Harrogate 2012 flyer Speaker:  Louise West, “Trails of the Unexpected, Twists and … Continue reading →

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Lace Event UK: Essex Lacemakers “Lace Fair”, March 11, 2012

Posted on January 27, 2012 by lacenews

Essex Lacemakers “Lace Fair” Date: Sunday, March 11, 2012 Place: Chelmer Valley High School Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 7ER Time: 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM Flyer andMap: essex Website: http://tinyurl.com/7qwbhda Demonstrations Suppliers: M&D Davis, Winslow Bobbins, Church Meadow Crafts, Acorn Bobbins, … Continue reading →

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Lace Event UK: Suffolk Lacemakers Get-Together – February 18, 2012

Posted on January 25, 2012 by lacenews

Suffolk Lacemakers’ Lace Day Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012 Place: Wickham Market Village Hall Wickham Market, Suffolk Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Suppliers attending The local patchwork/quilting shop & antique shop are also very popular! Tickets: £4.00 non-members Available from Pat … Continue reading →

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Ebay Alerts! Fifteen items – January 22, 2012

Posted on January 22, 2012 by lacenews

http://tinyurl.com/6qdvwau YARDAGE BRUSSELS LACE, 10″ WIDE Size: 10″ x 120″ Starting Price: $20.00 Auction ends: Jan 24, 2012 19:13:05 PST Offered by: Ebay seller smtraversy, Concord, NH 03301, United States Comments: A long, wide “Brabant” flemish flounce.  The term is generically used … Continue reading →

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Lace Event: Leicestershire Bobbin Lace Guild Lace Day – March 17, 2012

Posted on January 22, 2012 by lacenews

Leicestershire Bobbin Lace Guild Lace Day Date: Saturday, March 17, 2012 Place: Blaby Social Centre Leicester Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4GQ Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Competition: A lace bookmark in a clear sleeve either Torchon, Bucks or Beds … Continue reading →

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