Lace Event Spain: IX Xuntanza de Palilleiras – Neda – March 17, 2012

Posted on February 11, 2012 by lacenews

IX Xuntanza de Palilleiras – Neda 2012
Sponsor:  Asociación de Palilleiras Filigrana de Neda, http://tinyurl.com/6me4m4k
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2012
Time: 11:00 – 13:30, 16:00 – 18:00
Place: Pabellón Municipal de Neda
Calle San Isidro S/N, 15510, Neda, Spain
Website: http://tinyurl.com/7ma6p2k
Telephone: 981 385 871
Photos of 2011 event: http://tinyurl.com/87s3txh

This event is typically held in March, and coincides with the local Carnaval. It appears to draw at least 500 lacemakers.  Neda is a municipality in Ferrolterra, province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia, northwestern Spain.

  

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Lace Exhibition: Lace in Place – Feb 25, Mar 24, Apr 13-14, Apr 27-28, May 5, 2012

Posted on February 11, 2012 by lacenews

Lace in Place – A series of Five events
Sponsor: Bedford Creative Arts
Dates, Times, Places:
Conversations in Lace – Saturday, February 25, 2012, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bedford Tourist Information Center, St Paul’s Square, Bedford MK40 1SJ. Free admission.
Large Lace – Saturday, March 24, 2012, 1:00 PM to 4:00 pm
Bunyan Meeting Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3EU.  £3.00 admission.
Music Box Lace – Friday and Saturday, April 13-14, 2012, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
123CREATE, 123 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DE.  £3.00 admission.
Sounds of Lace – Friday and Saturday, April 27-28, 2012, from 12:30 PM
123CREATE, 123 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DE.  £3.00 admission.
Site Specific Installation unveiling – May 5, 2012, tbd.
Website: http://tinyurl.com/3lwel8c
Email:  info@bedforcreativearts.org.uk
Twitter:  @BCAproducer  @BCAintern
Phone: 01234 818670

These four events are designed to provide new artistic inspiration from Bedford’s long history of bobbinlace. Two modern artists will create works involving public participation in their design and execution.
Bedford-based visual artist Arabel Rosillo de Blas, http://tinyurl.com/6qrsx7u, in collaboration with the Aragon Lacemakers, invites the public to share their laces and provide inspiration for a large public work at the February 25th event. On March 24th, the public is again invited to become pins and bobbins, weaving the actual large work.  The event will be filmed, and the final product will be displayed on May 5th, site as yet unknown.
Audio-visual artist Kathy Hinde, http://kathyhinde.co.uk/, will hold a workshop on April 13-14 to introduce the public to the creation of music via punched cards (I’m reminded of a Leaver’s Loom). A second workshop follows on April 27-28, where special software will be used to create compositions from lace patterns.

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Ebay Alerts! Ten items – February 9, 2012

Posted on February 9, 2012 by lacenews

http://tinyurl.com/7zq8575 ANTIQUE IRISH CROCHET LACE COLLAR LARGE BEAUTIFUL DOLL
Size: 14″ across, 19.5″ long
Starting Price: $24.99
Auction ends: Feb 11, 2012 15:09:05 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller bigjane3835, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Comments: I put this up because of the technique – big chunky raised work motifs in the outer edge with large Clones knots. Doesn’t go too well with the Rose of Sharon cloth in the actual dress front, but I’m always interested in how Irish Crochet is used as a textile.  It’s hard to spot serious damage, but he piece is a bit worn.

   $27.00, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/7p2p7cu Antique Point de Gaze Lace Brussels Belgium Bridal Fan Leaf or Collar Monogram M
Size: lace 5″ deep, 14.5″ inner curve, 30″ outer curve
Starting Price: $49.00
Auction ends: Feb 12, 2012 07:03:16 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller mellow44, Tiverton, RI, United States
Comments: A flat Point de Gaze fan leaf with the monogram M.Note the intermittent looped picots around the edge – sign of a particular manufacturer, but I don’t know who. The design is well suited for a fan, you don’t want it to be too heavy.  Excellent work, with minimal but effective use of fillings. A lot of unfortunate small holes in the net. Lace also appears to be a bit stained, although some photos show up very white.

   $244.72, 10 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8yqh9zt ANTIQUE LACE-BOBBIN LACE COLLAR
Starting Price: $19.99
Auction ends: Feb 12, 2012 07:06:59 PST
Offered by: Maria Niforos, Ebay seller mithya, London-New York, United States
Comments: For lack of any other reason I’ll call this one Beds although it doesn’t have a latticework looped edge.  Might also be French, Miracourt region.  Note the elaborate tally ground, and the long, narrow woven leaves used as fillings. Probably leaning more toward France on this one.  There are several breaks in the ground,and something going on at the ends near the neckline.

   $19.99, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/7nzbrnv ANTIQUE LACE-CHILDS LACE COLLAR
Size: not given
Starting Price: $19.99
Auction ends: Feb 12, 2012 07:09:51 PST
Offered by: Maria Niforos, Ebay seller mithya, London-New York, United States
Comments: A small point ground collar which might be Beds, or Lille. The thread does seem a bit heavy and it shows in the ground. I’ve been staring at this a long time; it has a slight machine feel, but I think it’s OK. Condition looks quite good, maybe a little frayed at the ends.

   $19.99, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/7e9vw3c ANTIQUE LACE-MECHLIN LACE BONNET VEIL
Size: 10″ x 30″
Starting Price: $85.00
Auction ends: Feb 12, 2012 07:20:51 PST
Offered by: Maria Niforos, Ebay seller mithya, London-New York, United States
Comments: It does seem to be Mechlin, although I wish there was a real fine closeup of the ground. You see this same kind of design in Lille, and pieces can get very big. It is made in strips joined together like Droschel ground. The strips are a bit hard to spot because of the unevenness of the thread. Might be linen. A few holes in the ground, but still in good conditoin for something this large and rare. Dates earlier than ~1840.

   $220.50, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8xo98qy ANTIQUE LACE- BRUSSELS LACE HANDKERCHIEF EDGE
Size: not given
Starting Price: $45.00
Auction ends: Feb 12, 2012 07:32:02 PST
Offered by: Maria Niforos, Ebay seller mithya, London-New York, United States
Comments: Unmounted, but a good Brussels bobbinlace application on machine net. Good, fine work on the motifs, and condition issues are minor.

   $45.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/6s8b6nq ANTIQUE LACE-BRUSSELS LACE FLOUNCE 185″ by 12″
Size: 12″ x 185″
Starting Price: $595.00
Auction ends: Feb 12, 2012 07:44:37 PST
Offered by: Maria Niforos, Ebay seller mithya, London-New York, United States
Comments: A long, wide crinoline flounce of Brussels application on machine net with an impressive design. Motifs are bobbin-made, I don’t see any needlelace work. Note the small esprits in the upper ground, another sign of quality. Some small holes in the net and repairs mainly toward the top.  Hard to say how extensive this is since the photos don’t cover the whole thing. This piece was also reviewed in the Dec 29, 2012 Ebay Alerts.

   $635.00, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/7ac9qpj ANTIQUE LACE- FINE VALENCIENNE LACE
Size: 1.5″ x 24″
Starting Price: $55.00
Auction ends: Feb 12, 2012 08:33:32 PST
Offered by: Maria Niforos, Ebay seller mithya, London-New York, United States
Comments: A narrow mid 18th c Valenciennes with great line-drawing effects. Looks like the later round-hole ground.  A little frayed especially along the header edge, but overall good condition. One of my favorite laces.

   $55.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/7extm22 ANTIQUE LACE-C.19THC.BURANO LACE SHAWL
Size: ~18.5″ X 106″
Starting Price: $295.00
Auction ends: Feb 12, 2012 10:27:02 PST
Offered by: Maria Niforos, Ebay seller mithya, London-New York, United States
Comments: This rectangular shawl is large and good, but unfortunately with some damage to the ground.  Hard to repair since the ground was made in one piece over an extensive area. It does go to show the ambitious scale of some of these laces.  The design is a bit conventional, but well made.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/7cl2ssa ANTIQUE LACE-CIRCA 1600′s, FLEMISH LACE
Size: ~1″ x 32″
Starting Price: $45.00 with reserve
Auction ends: Feb 12, 2012 11:13:13 PST
Offered by: Maria Niforos, Ebay seller mithya, London-New York, United States
Comments: There was quite an argument going on the Jan 27, 2012 Ebay Alerts over #140686771106.  I still think it’s Italian.  But this one is the real thing, early 1600’s Flemish lace. It is quite narrow and densely worked. Thins kind of lace doing in points sometimes goes by the name ‘Van Dyke’ lace.  It is a reasonable length for this period, and the condition looks very good.

   $195.00, 2 bidders.

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Competitions: The Lace Guild John Bull Trophy Competition 2013: Contrasts – Entries due May 1, 2013

Posted on February 8, 2012 by lacenews

The Lace Guild Exhibition 2013, Incorporating the John Bull Lace Competion
“Contrasts”
Sponsor: The Lace Guild
The Hollies, 53 Audnam, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 4AE, UK
Contest Website: http://www.laceguild.demon.co.uk/guild/contrasts.html
Contest Rules: Rules
Contest Entry form: Contact The Lace Guild to get the entry form and additional details. The guild has also given LaceNews permission to distribute the entry form and detailed rules: Contrasts
Email: hollies@laceguild.org
Tel: +44 (0)1384 390739
Fax: +44 (0)1384 444415
Due dates: Entry, entry form, and a photograph of the entry are due May 1, 2013, 16:00.
Entries must have been completed between August 2010 and May 2013
Entry Fees: MAIN CLASSES £15 for first entry, £8 for each additional entry.
CLASS 11 one entry fee
CLASS 16 entry fee is included in the cost of materials.
Lacemakers under 18 years FREE

The Lace Guild competition is held every three years.  Entries must fall within one of 26 classes, which are divided among two sections:
Section A – Traditional Laces in Traditional Styles.  These need not be connected with the Contrasts theme
Section B – Contrast Theme entries

The currently available web information does not go into detail about the meaning of the Contrasts theme.  It is assumed the additional material available from The Hollies will clarify this.

4/17/2013 – We now have information on the Contrasts exhibition – see the LaceNews post at http://tinyurl.com/dyjbvlf.

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Lace Event: The Lace Society Rally and AGM 2012 – April 28, 2012

Posted on February 8, 2012 by lacenews

The Lace Society Rally and AGM 2012
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Place: Cranmore Park
Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, UK B90 4LF
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Rally Website: http://tinyurl.com/7l83o58

Over a dozen suppliers will be present, and a raffle will over several prizes.
Make lace in the “Busy Bobbins” area, or browse through the Lace Society library.
AGM for Lace Society members only.

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Lace Event UK: The Lace Guild 20th Annual Convention – April 13-15, 2012

Posted on February 8, 2012 by lacenews

The Lace Guild 20th Annual Convention
Date: April 13-15, 2012
Place: The Race Course Conference Centre
Kennford, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7XS
Telephone: 01392 832599
Conference Web Site: http://www.laceguild.demon.co.uk/events/convention.html
Conference Planner: conventionPlanner2012
RegistrationForm: bookingForm2012
Send the registration form to ‘Convention’, The Lace Guild, The Hollies, 53 Audnam, Stourbridge, DY8 4AE, between February 13th and March 2nd.

Friday, 13th April
Lace-in: 18:30 to 22:00
Fork Buffet: 19:00
Saturday, 14th April
Displays and suppliers: 9:00 to 17:00
Adult Workshops: 9:30 to 12:30
Business Meeting AGM: 13:45 for 14:00
Talk: The Speaker’s Jabot by Pat Perryman, 15:30 to 16:00
Convention Dinner: 18:30 for 19:00
After dinner talk: Mrs Treadwin’s Lace by Carol McFadzean
Sunday, 15th April
Displays and suppliers: 9:00 to 14:30
Adult Workshops: 9:30 to 12:30
Young Lacemaker Workshops: 9:45 to 11:45
‘Drop in’ Workshops: 10:30 to 13:00
Outing to Killerton House: 13:30

Exhibitions, workshops, suppliers, all available on the website and on the planner.
See planner for fees for the conference events.

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Ebay Alerts! Thirteen items – February 5, 2012

Posted on February 5, 2012 by lacenews

http://tinyurl.com/7cdg45j Antique Honiton bobbin lace handmade lovely collar
Size: 40″ inside edge, 4.75″ center back
Starting Price: 29.99 GBP
Auction ends: Feb 06, 2012 07:50:54 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments: A long, narrow Honiton collar. Slugs/snails design elements with extensive tally fillings throughout. Lots of raised work in the leaves and flowers, and bobbin-made plain brides. The design is a bit scattered, but overall quite effective. Seller cites a few minor pulls, mostly very good condition.

   29.99 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/7pd2q2y ANTIQUE IRISH CROCHET LACE COLLAR
Size: 15″neckline, 4.5″ deep
Starting Price: 18.00 GBP
Auction ends: Feb 08, 2012 08:55:16 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller amberfarleigh, Willington, Co Durham, United Kingdom
Comments: Irish crochet collar with deep points.Small tightly worked motifs with raised ring center. Those might be Clones knots on the brides, not enough closeups to tell.  Whole thing looks a bit shrunken, maybe washed at some point.  Might be blocked back into shape.  Few broken brides, nothing serious.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/6wnwuan NAPPE DENTELLE TEXTILE TISSU DECORATION DENTELLIERE NAPPERON LE PUY EN VELAY
Size: 92 cm x 95 cm
Starting Price: 18.00
Auction ends: Feb 06, 2012 08:39:56 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller michmich43, saint prejet armandon, Auvergne, France
Comments: The photo is not good and there are no details. But looking from afar, I see Reticella rosettes, good filet insertion and cutwork embroidery squares. Probably a late 19th-early 20th c piece, much cut down. Just wish I could get a closer look at the Reticella, it looks interesting. The triangular elements in the rosettes might be Cyprus.  Condition OK, but modified.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/7tntebr Règle de dentelliere art populaire objet de métier
Size: 54 cm long
Starting Price: 60.00 EUR
Auction ends: Feb 07, 2012 19:36:39 Paris
Offered by: Ebay seller ngrd159, Aiguilhe, France métropolitaine
Comments: A French Provencal lacemaker’s measure, with extensive cutouts and chip carving. dated 1893. An aune or ell, was was used to measure cloth and defined as 120 cm.  So a demi-aune is 60 cm.  All the lacemaker ones I’ve seen are more like 50 cm. – there’s a mystery here that bears investigation.  This one has great carving and decoration, and looks in good condition. Buyer beware, fakes are common, but this one has a good look. Takes a real expert to say for sure.  I also show a postcard so you can get an idea of how they were used.  French seller, I’ve written to ask if they will sell outside of France.

      282.50 EUR, 9 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/7jbv7mb ANTIQUE IRISH CROCHET LACE COLLAR AND CUFFS..FAB
Size: collar – ~19″ long, 4″ wide. cuffs – 9.5″ x 3.5″ widest
Starting Price: $9.95
Auction ends: Feb 07, 2012 16:44:32 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller glitz, Brownsboro, Alabama, United States
Comments: Collars and cuffs that survive together in any kind of lace are fairly rare. These look in good condition.The design is fairly dense, a little thrown together. Los of shamrocks and rised petal roses.

   $20.50, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/7dokoum ANTIQUE MALTESE SILK LACE COLLAR 19THC
Size: 14″neckline, 9″ deep at corners.
Starting Price: 35.00 GBP
Auction ends: Feb 08, 2012 08:55:16 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller amberfarleigh, Willington, Co Durham, United Kingdom
Comments: Cream-color silk Maltese frontpiece and attached neckpiece. Some nice guipure against a leaf ground in the center portion.  Looks a little the worse for wear, but basically good condition. Watch this seller in the future.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/7utngs7 ANTIQUE FINE CREAM POINT DE GAZ LACE~POINT D GAZE~L & R CUFFS~FLOWERS~PETALS~
http://tinyurl.com/769l6xr ANTIQUE FINE CREAM POINT DE GAZ LACE~POINT D GAZE CUFFS CTR ROSE~FLOWERS~PETAL
Size: 2.75″ x 8.75″ each.  2″ x 8.5″ each
Starting Price: $4.99, both
Auction ends: Feb 08, 2012 17:06:07 PST
Feb 09, 2012 17:33:13 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller oldhouse09, ON THE SHORE OF THE BAY, United States
Comments: These are two separate offerings from the same seller. I thought I’d put them together since they are both Brussels Duchesse cuffs.  Fairly rare for cuffs to survive in this good condition, together. The designs and work are a bit conventional, but condition is very good on both sets. By the way, the $2.00 bill was re-introduced in 1976 and was reprinted several times since then. It’s worth $2.00.  Seller has a similar small collar as #160728516915.

  
$36.00, 8 bidders and $18.00, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/7f7wjuu UNIQUE HandMade Antique Vtg HONITON BOBBIN LACE CHOKER COLLAR
Size: 14.5″ x 17″, 4″ across widest point, front extends 12″ vertically
Starting Price: $24.99
Auction ends: Feb 09, 2012 18:03:07 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller adtjmd, RED VELVET BENCH, United States
Comments: This looks like it was intended to be all one piece. Workmanship and condition are excellent.  Look at the closeups, the picoted brides, the good tally fillings, the crisp motif work. Nice.  Snails/slugs doesn’t get any better, and I don’t mean that in a derogatory way.

   $26.00, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/77pm6nz 19th Century Antique Mechlin Bobbin Lace Flounce Edging 1-1/2 ” x 3yrds +22 in
Size: 1.5″ x 130″
Starting Price: $135.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Feb 08, 2012 20:30:21 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller twist-in-time, Philadelphia / DFW, United States
Comments: A narrow, well-done Mechlin border, extremely long. Condition is very good, I don’t see any problems. Basically unused.

   $135.00 Buy-it-Now exercised.

http://tinyurl.com/6q9kmlk Antique Handmade Lace bobbin Needlelace Linen Tablecloth Doily Large duchesse
Size: 27″ in diameter
Starting Price: $9.35
Auction ends: Feb 09, 2012 19:00:03 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller 4birdsonawire, Pacific Northwest, United States
Comments: A Bruges Bloemwerk border on the circular linen center. Quite nicely done. This is an estate piece in very good condition, other than some age spots.

   $43.01, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/86a95sa SUPERB HandMade Antique Vtg VICTORIAN ERA HONITON LACE WEDDING VEIL
Size: 72″ x 80″
Starting Price: $9.95
Auction ends: Feb 09, 2012 19:02:21 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller adtjmd, RED VELVET BENCH, United States
Comments: A Honiton applique on machine net.  You tell Honiton in this form from the larger motifs and extensive fillings over larger areas.  Note the small sprigs in the ground – an effective piece.  A few small holes, not too serious, otherwise very good condition.

   $809.00, 7 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/75wey89 antique maltese silk lace shawl 1830’s
Size: 68″ x 27″
Starting Price: 49.95 GBP
Auction ends: Feb 10, 2012 11:17:37 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller janewayandmoi, Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Comments: A mantilla shaped peice, but I don’t think this is Maltese. I will take the description as silk as given. I think it’s either a French or Russian piece – work needs to be done on identifying this genre. See http://tinyurl.com/7lsbulm for an example of similar Russian work Note the little hook-shaped motifs surrounded by leaves on the outer edge – no gimp – you see this in many similar pieces. A few stains, but overall condition is very good.

   73.00 GBP, 2 bidders.

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Lace Exhibition: Draadlijnen – December 4, 2011 to January 4, 2012

Posted on February 5, 2012 by lacenews

Draadlijnen
Dates: December 4, 2011 to January 4, 2012
Location: Foyer Spikkerelle
Scheldelaan 6, 8580 Avelgem, West Flanders, Belgium
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed: 9AM-noon.  Wed: 2:00PM-6:00PM.  Fri: 2:00PM-7:00PM.
Exhibition Photos: http://tinyurl.com/7kpc4og

Yes, I missed this one, but am posting the notice for archival purposes – and you can look at the photos. This was an exhibition of modern lace by artist Ria Demeyere. ‘Lijnen’ is ‘linen’, and ‘draad’ is ‘wire’, so you can interpret this as you like. It does look like most of the lace is conventional or metalic thread, backed up with ceramics and paintings. Here’s a translation of the text in the poster:

The aim of this exhibition is to show that by applying “lace techniques” in a creative way, artistic objects can be realized. Draadlijnen is a quest for new techniques and materials in lace art. The delicacy and transparency of lace structures are emphasized through the use of paint on canvas and ceramics.

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Lace Event Spain: XXV Diada de la Puntaire Arenys de Mar- April 27-29, 2012

Posted on February 4, 2012 by lacenews

XXV Diada de la Puntaire Arenys de Mar
Sponsors:  Associació Catalana de Puntaires and l’Ajuntament d’Arenys de Mar
Date: April 27-29, 2012
Place: Arenys de Mar, Spain. Various sites
Website: http://www.puntaires.com/en/diada.html
English: http://www.diadapuntaire.com/informaci%C3%B3-b%C3%A0sica/english/

See post for Museu Marès de la Punta in Arenys de Mar at http://tinyurl.com/7cwpk2a
The actual 25th open-air lace day is on Sunday, April 29th. With ~3,000 lacemakers and ~30 vendors, this event must be the largest lace day in the world. And there are many other activities:
Friday, April 27, 2012 
4:00 PM   International Lace Exhibition in the Centre Cultural El Calisay
8:00 PM   Opening of the event and tribute to the lacemaker, in the Principal Theater
8:00 PM   Opening of the exhibit “El Cant del Cigne de la Punta CatalanaA” (The Swan Song of the Catalonian Laces) at the Museu Marès de la Punta
Saturday, April 28, 2012
10:00 AM  2nd Conference on Lace Craft, Centre Cultural El Calisay
9:00 PM   Lace fashion show with young designers, in the Ateneu Arenyenc
Sunday, April 29, 2012
XXV Diada de la Puntaire

  

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Lace Event Spain: 14a Trobada de Puntaires Torregrossa – March 4, 2012

Posted on February 4, 2012 by lacenews

14a Trobada de Puntaires Torregrossa
Sponsor: L’associació Cultural i Artesana Dones Didal d’Or
Date: Sunday, March 4, 2012
Place: La Sala Recreativa Municipal (Municipal recreation Hall)
Torregrossa, Catalonia, Spain
Time:  starts at 10:00 AM
Contact:  Teresa Graelis, tel 973-170-374
Website: http://tinyurl.com/6u4hbrd
Video of 2011 event: http://tinyurl.com/6pjzxbt

Confirm the number of lacemakers participating by February 17th with the contact.

  

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