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Lace Event: Thames Estuary Lace Day – September 18, 2010

Posted on September 2, 2010 by lacenews

Thames Estuary Lace Day Date September 18, 2010 Place Thomas Moore Hall London Road, Hadleigh, Essex (opp Morrisons) TIME 10.00 AM UNTIL 3:30 PM TICKETS £3.00 members, £4.50 visitors  £1.00 juniors Tel: 01702 522551 Leave a comment | Edit

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Ebay Alert! Springett Antique Bobbin Sale – September 2, 2010

Posted on September 2, 2010 by lacenews

I’m deviating from my plan to post Ebay items only twice a week because of the importance of this event.  The anxiously awaited sale of the Springett antique bobbin collection has begun.  See http://tinyurl.com/2cp7k6e for the first listing, which went … Continue reading →

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Lace Event: North Cheshire Lacemakers, September 18, 2010

Posted on September 1, 2010 by lacenews

North Cheshire Lacemakers Saturday 18th September The Community Centre, Lower Robin Hood Lane, Helsby WA6 0BW 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Speaker: Carol Morris at 1.30 p.m. Suppliers in attendance. Tickets: members £2.00, visitors £3.00 payable at the door, includes … Continue reading →

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Lace Event: Suffolk Lacemakers Lace Day, September 18, 2010

Posted on September 1, 2010 by lacenews

Suffolk Lacemakers Lace Day Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010 Place: The Community Centre, Kesgrave, Suffolk Time: 10.00 AM UNTIL 4.00 PM Speaker: Carol McFadzean will be speaking about Mrs Charlotte Treadwin. Main supplier and Bobbin Maker in attendance. Tickets: members … Continue reading →

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Competitions: 2011 IOLI Lace Contest – Threads of History – Entries due July 11, 2011

Posted on September 1, 2010 by lacenews

Sponsored by the International Old Lacers, Inc., USA “Threads of History should be interpreted as the people, places, and events that made up the history of the United States. Entries will be accepted in two categories: ‘original design’ and ‘technical … Continue reading →

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Lace Exhibition: Movement – July 17 to September 25, 2010

Posted on August 31, 2010 by lacenews

This is the yearly English Lace Guild exhibition: Movement 2010 Lace Guild Exhibition, incorporating the John Bull Trophy Competition Walsall Museum, Lichfield Street, Walsall WS1 1TR, UK July 17 to September 25, 2010 Tuesdays – Fridays, 10am – 5pm Saturdays … Continue reading →

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Lace Event: Willow Lace Circle Lace Day – September 11, 2010

Posted on August 31, 2010 by lacenews

Willow Lace Circle Lace Day Date September 11, 2010 Place Snettisham Memorial Hall Old Church Road, Snettisham PE31 7NX TIME 10.00 AM UNTIL 4.00 PM SPEAKER Sue Ebbs, “Japanese Embroidery” TICKETS £4.50 Cheques payable to Willow Lace Circle, include SAE … Continue reading →

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Lace Event: Sunbury Lace Day – September 11, 2010

Posted on August 30, 2010 by lacenews

Sunbury Lace Day Date September 11, 2010 Place Sunbury Adult Learning Centre The Avenue, Sunbury-on-Thames, Midds TW16 5DZ TIME 10.00 AM UNTIL 4.00 PM SPEAKER Jane Rowton-Lee, “Nature’s Inspirations TICKETS £4.50 including tea, coffee, and talk. Shoppers only, £1.00 SAE … Continue reading →

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Auction: Hôtel Drouot, June 9, 2010

Posted on August 30, 2010 by lacenews

This auction is now history, however you can still find the catalog on Ebay occasionally (e.g., http://tinyurl.com/2ctcfc4). Hôtel Drouot is a large Paris auction house representing numerous firms. It has had major lace auctions in the past, and the June … Continue reading →

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Lace for Sale: Aemilia Ars runner

Posted on August 29, 2010 by lacenews

New York dealer Maria Niforos is showing an outstanding runner of Aemilia Ars needlelace at http://www.marianiforos.com/lacemain.html (4th item down).  It has exceptional provenance, rarely seen in this type of lace. Write to the seller at ariam7@aol.com to find out the … Continue reading →

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