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In Memorium: Marcella Pattyn, d. April 14, 2013, Kortrijk, Belgium

Marcella Pattyn died at the age of 92 on April 14 in Kortrijk, Belgium. Lacemakers are not likely to have heard of her, yet with the passing of this extraordinary woman we reach the end of an ancient tradition. She … Continue reading

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Lace Event UK: Suffolk Lacemakers Lace Day – May 18, 2013

Suffolk Lacemakers’ Lace Day Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013 Place: Wickham Market Village Hall Wickham Market IP13 0HE Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Suppliers: Makit Lace [Scilla Stephenson] and Chris Parsons [bobbins]. Fees:  £3.00 members, £4.00 non-members, £2.00 Young Lacemakers Cheques … Continue reading

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Lace Event UK: First Rutland Water Charity Lace Day – May 18, 2013

First Rutland Water Charity Lace Day Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013 Place: Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Egleton, Rutland LE15 8BT Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Website: Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/d7qqlu4 Come and make lace in a unique … Continue reading

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Ebay Alerts! Twenty-five items – May 5, 2013

http://tinyurl.com/cbow9ep 19th c. Antique Point de Gaze Brussels FINE Lace Collar Size: 15″ neckline Starting Price: $195.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer Auction ends: May 06, 2013 09:45:16 PDT Offered by: Ebay seller vintageblessings, Meridian, Idaho, United States Comments:  A Brussels Duchesse … Continue reading

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Lace Event UK: Chepstow Lacemakers & Beadworkers Fair – May 18, 2013

Chepstow Lacemakers & Beadworkers May Fair Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013 Place: Chepstow & District Leisure Centre Welsh Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales NP16, UK Free parking Time: all day Vendors: Winslow bobbins, Roseground, John Woodcock, Claire’s Lace, others Exhibitions & … Continue reading

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Lace Event UK: Mercian Lace Association Lace Day – May 18, 2013

Mercian Lace Association Lace Day Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013 Place: Cudworth Village Hall Curdworth, Sutton Coldfield B76 9HH Time: 10:00 AM until 4.00 PM A Day to Make Lace. Fees:  Free Admission for members. Contact: Rosemary Allen Tel: 0121 … Continue reading

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Lace Event UK: Dersingham’s 7th Lace Day – May 18, 2013

Dersingham’s 7th Lace Day Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013 Place: St Georges School Admiral’s Drive, Dersingham PE31 6LR Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Competition: A coaster Tickets: £4.50, proceeds go to The Young Carers Cheque and SAE to MRs … Continue reading

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Lace Event UK: 2nd Le Clay Lace and Craft Day – May 18, 2013

2nd Le Clay Lace and Craft Day Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013 Place: St Nicholas Church Hall Church Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford MK45 4LA, UK Time: 10.00 AM UNTIL 4.00 PM Annual general meeting begins at 11:00 AM. Topic: “Dogs for … Continue reading

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Lace Event UK: Wolds Lacemakers Meeting – May 11, 2013

Wolds Lacemakers Lace Day Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013 Place: St Johns Newland Parish Church Hall Clough Road, Kingston-upon-Hull HU6 7PA, United Kingdom Parking available on the grounds next to the hall. Map: http://tinyurl.com/bdvjdgk Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM … Continue reading

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Lace Event UK: Lace and Craft Weekend – Lace on the Train and Crafts in the Shed – August 10-11, 2013

Lace and Craft Weekend, including Lace on the Train and Crafts in the Shed In aid of the Russell Appeal Date: Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11, 2013 Place:Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, Ltd. Tremadog Road, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, Wales LL49 9DY (opposite … Continue reading

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