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The Idrija earring pattern that Joan T was hoping to use for a program next year is on this site: Irma's Bobbin Lace Patterns

They only sell print versions (they do electronic PayPal) but do not ship to the USA (too costly). Ana Pervanja recommended that we have orders sent to someone in Europe or Canada who can then ship here. 

Does anyone have family or friends in Europe or Canada who could facility shipping a bulk order to Joan from there?

There are no scheduled memorial services at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to:

The Alzheimer's Association - https://www.alz.org

Meals on Wheels - https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/donate

Music in Schools - https://www.savethemusic.org/

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Jill

This is a refreshing twist. They actually spelled out lacemakers in the call to action in Lexington on August 29. 

I don't know if I can make it, but if anyone else is going I would try harder....

LexSeeHer event:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dbg2GBzp2Ba/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Hey friends--

Some of our group members are offering beginner workshops. One in Worcester in August and one in Ipswich in September.

If you could share the message around your socials, we'd appreciate it. 

https://www.lacecouvige.com/store 

The details for each class are listed by site. If you have any questions, or if your network does--just send them along to us. 

Piecework Magazine has created a searchable International Needlework Museum Directory: https://pieceworkmagazine.com/museums/

Looks like someone needs to let them know about the Raleigh Lace Museum.

From the Lace Guild: We are deeply saddened to hear that Bridget Cook, well known lacemaker, designer, teacher and internationally renowned author since the 1970s, has died. In partnership with Geraldine Stott, Bridget was instrumental through her research and publication work in making our craft widely accessible. Bridget had been unwell for some time and moved to a nursing home to be cared for. Sadly her stay in new surroundings was brief. It was her wish that there be no Funeral or Memorial Service. 

Hi, all. Anyone interested in Sol de Naranjito? I am planning to invite a teacher from Puerto Rico next June 2027 and also have someone who can speak Spanish. I plan to have the workshop on weekends.  Please comment if you are interested. If you don’t know the lace called Sol de Naranjito, it is very similar to Tenerife Lace. She has many beautiful patterns.  Please Google it. Thanks!

June 21st is International Lace Day.  It is a Facebook event, and lacemakers post photos from all over the world.  I am hosting to celebrate this special day. Anyone interested? Please join me at my house in Woodbridge, CT.  A couple of rooms are available if you want to stay overnight.  Sumiko Tray

If anyone wasn't able to find what they wanted from Holly at retreat, I'm considering a second order from Pam: https://www.roseground.com/

Holly didn't have Verbindungen - Crossings- by Ulrike Voelcker, and Pam has it. If you want to combine with me and share shipping, let me know by June 12

Thanks!

joan :-)

This is an astonishingly great article about historical embroidery, but also Materials Science and threads and the work of Tricia Wilson Nguyen. She takes an engineering approach to this work that is so valuable.

Also references the Plimoth Jacket.

Interview with Tricia Wilson Nguyen: Uncovering Historical Needlework Traditions

https://egausa.org/interview-with-tricia-wilson-nguyen-uncovering-historical-needlework-traditions/