Ebay Alert! Two items – August 29, 2010

Posted on August 29, 2010 by lacenews

http://tinyurl.com/2ct3o3d Two fine Argentan/Alencon 18th century lappets.  Current offer is $70, but the unknown reserve has not been met. Auction ends Aug 31, 2010 18:13:46 PDT.
Offered by Paivi Roberts, Ebay name GREATLACE, of Palm Springs, Florida

Sold for $350.00

http://tinyurl.com/28n7pyk Beveran lace border, 4 3/4″ ( 12CM) WIDE AND 96″ ( 244CM ). $165, no current bids.  The piece looks in excellent condition, seller notes a seam 9″ from one end.   Quite rare to see something like this on the market.
Auction ends Sep 01, 2010 17:31:15 PDT
Offered by Paivi Roberts, Ebay name GREATLACE, of Palm Springs, Florida

sold for $167.60

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Lace Event: Lace Day, Swanley Kent, UK, September 11, 2010

Posted on August 29, 2010 by lacenews

Lace Day, Swanley Kent UK, 11 Sepember 2010.  Still tickets available, contact laceandbits@aol.com for more details.

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Welcome to LaceNews!

Posted on August 29, 2010 by lacenews

This is the start of the LaceNews blog. It is intended as a resource for handmade lace researchers, collectors, makers, and enthusiasts.  I will be posting information of interest to the community, such as:

Exhibition and conference announcements
Events such as lace days, demonstrations, etc.
Lacemaking competition information
Internet lace-related web site information
Publication announcements  and LaceNews book reviews
Job and intern opportunities
LaceNews original articles
LaceNews interviews with fascinating lace people
Timely information on items for sale as well as fast Ebay alerts
Notifications of upcoming lace-related auctions
News items that people would like to publicize
Other information of interest to the community.

Comments and contributions to this blog are most welcome. If you would like to make a contribution, please contact me directly at LaceNews@gmail.com . Note, I work full time, so will do most of the blogging catchup in the evenings and weekends.
Thanks for visiting!
Laurie Waters

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Lace Event: Late Summer Lace Day, September 4, 2010

Posted on August 28, 2010 by lacenews

Sponsored by The Lace Society, Great Britain
Saturday 4th September 2010 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Millennium Hall, Scaynes Hill, Lindfield,
Nr Haywards Heath, Sussex.  RH17 7PG
See http://www.thelacesociety.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=13 for more details

Speakers:
Alex Stillwell, “Inspirations for Lace”
Sandi Woods , “Colour by Design”

Display: `Lindfield Lacemakers & Designers’
Bobbin Supplier: Stuart Johnson General Supplier: Roseground
Lace Society Members £6.00   Non-members £10.00
Tea/Coffee and Biscuits provided, please bring a packed lunch

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