Discussion of this triggered the memory of my of my lace group friends, who knew of this "lace or needlework" pattern from ~1720. Dated because it's on the back of a deed in #Boston.
#FensterFreitag windows I spotted in #BostonMA earlier this week. I loved the grid patterns and could only think they would make lovely #NeedleLace patterns...
I was watching a video about the #CommunityLacemaking project by Maggie Hensel-Brown, and the needle lacers offered a bunch of good texts about #needlelace stitches and styles.
After I quickly bought some used books... I added all of the ones I could find to the @wikipedia page.
And I absolutely love that 17th century unfinished project, so I added it to the page too.
Why has The Laughing Cavalier (1624) by Dutch painter Frans Hals permeated pop culture, inspiring murals, musicals, and even biscuit tins? The BBC's Deborah Nicholls-Lee takes a look at the history and influence of this smiling figure, dubbed "the greatest ladies' man" by The Radio Times in 1970.
Aemelia Ars needle lace is an old needle lace style originationg out of Balogna, Italy. I had the chance to learn some at the 2023 IOLI in Sparks, Nevada. ...
Fabulous site for reticella and punto in aria laces, and other period items. Includes a padded sewing box pattern (a Naaikussen) that is superb. [see the portfolio area for PDF pattern and research]
SOL LACE DAY con VENEZUELA. A Sol/Tenerife/Nanduti lace event, recently recorded. Sol lace is a beautiful needle lace that is typically circular with lovely patterns, and sometime done in stunning colors in South America.
A new member of the Fremont community, but not a new at all to the Bay Area, is the Lace Museum that will be reopening its doors in Fremont for the first time on Mothers' Day weekend. Lace is an art and artifact that finds it place in the stories ...
Happy #InternationalLaceDay to those who celebrate! I just got this "Chats" book from The Lace Museum, and I'm spending part of my day on that, and trying to finish a project. The project, nicknamed "Hot Mess", is a way for me to try out new-to-me patterns. With intermittent success. But I love to try.
Someone pointed me to this portrait yesterday; it's stunning with both yellow lace (which has an interesting backstory) and insertions on the same garment.
Lace-inspired murals celebrating European folk traditions – in pictures (www.theguardian.com)
The artist NeSpoon takes inspiration from nature and local craftspeople for her work
Intro To Aemelia Ars Needle Lace Class and Discussion (youtu.be)
Aemelia Ars needle lace is an old needle lace style originationg out of Balogna, Italy. I had the chance to learn some at the 2023 IOLI in Sparks, Nevada. ...
Grace's Lace | Needle Lace (pysankigirl.wixsite.com)
Fabulous site for reticella and punto in aria laces, and other period items. Includes a padded sewing box pattern (a Naaikussen) that is superb. [see the portfolio area for PDF pattern and research]
SOL LACE DAY com VENEZUELA (youtu.be)
SOL LACE DAY con VENEZUELA. A Sol/Tenerife/Nanduti lace event, recently recorded. Sol lace is a beautiful needle lace that is typically circular with lovely patterns, and sometime done in stunning colors in South America.
Lace Clothing Is the Summer Trend That’s Enchanting All My Fashion Editor Friends (www.marieclaire.com)
The sweet-yet-sultry style is summer’s answer to the sheer clothing craze.......
Episode 71: Thread Around Holes with Kim Davis - The Fremont Podcast (thefremontpodcast.buzzsprout.com)
A new member of the Fremont community, but not a new at all to the Bay Area, is the Lace Museum that will be reopening its doors in Fremont for the first time on Mothers' Day weekend. Lace is an art and artifact that finds it place in the stories ...
Attributed to Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger (Bruges 1561-1635 London) Portrait of a girl, half-length, in an embroidered dress with yellow lace, holding a cat, within a painted oval (www.bonhams.com)
Someone pointed me to this portrait yesterday; it's stunning with both yellow lace (which has an interesting backstory) and insertions on the same garment.
BookWyrm: Antique Lace by Heather Toomer | Useful and well-described lace identification book (bookwyrm.social)
My review of this helpful ID book. People often ask for a good one to check on their acquisitions, and this one is reasonably priced and accessible.
International Lace Day 2023 (www.eventbrite.nl)
One day, one passion. Lace makers from all around the world unite.
Reticella, one of the earliest types of lace. A needle lace--meaning it's all done with a needle, not bobbins and weaving.
Sol or Teneriffe lace, or possibly Ñandutí