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

Posted on May 17, 2021 by lacenews

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

Posted on May 15, 2021 by lacenews

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

Posted on April 28, 2021 by lacenews

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

Posted on November 23, 2020 by lacenews

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

Posted on October 31, 2020 by lacenews

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

Posted on October 11, 2020 by lacenews

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

Posted on May 28, 2020 by lacenews

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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Breaking News! 2020 IOLI convention in Mesa, Arizona has been cancelled.

Posted on May 3, 2020 by lacenews

The convention will be rescheduled for 2022. Word on the street is that the proposed date will be July 17-23, 2022.

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Auction: Linge, Dentelles, Tissus – Friday, March 13, 2020

Posted on March 8, 2020 by lacenews

Auction: Linge, Dentelles, Tissus Date: Friday, March 13, 2020 Place: Hôtel Drouot, Salle 2 9 rue Drouot, 75009 Paris Directions:  http://tinyurl.com/85b78gl Time: 11:00 AM to noon, lots 1-96 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, lots 97-409 Catalogs: https://tinyurl.com/wljdr3b https://tinyurl.com/tgvcld4 Both these sites are … Continue reading →

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Auction: Dentelles, luxe, vintage, haute couture – Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Posted on October 1, 2019 by lacenews

Auction: Dentelles, luxe, vintage, haute couture Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Place: Hôtel Drouot, Salle 4 9 rue Drouot, 75009 Paris Directions:  http://tinyurl.com/85b78gl Time: 11:00 to noon, lots 1-78 1:30 to 3:30, lots 79-245 Catalogs: https://tinyurl.com/yyekeu9d https://tinyurl.com/y5vow65u English version: at the end of the … Continue reading →

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