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At the Morse Institute demo yesterday, someone who was part of the Gather events came by. She asked if I knew about this Handwork thing. She said it was a bit like Gather and a lot of the same folks are involved. But this is national.

She said that if you have a group with events you can publicize them on their calendar, like the Gather system. But it requires a vetting interview of some sort before you can access their calendar. 

Not just for NELG--all our other orgs that we are with might be interested in this. Weavers, embroiderers, etc. 

https://www.handwork2026.org/

But everything I know about it I read from their site, so I don't have any other insights on it yet. 

If anyone happens to have some Brok cotton thread size 24/3 they can spare, I'd appreciate getting a sample of it so I can figure out a substitution now that it's been discontinued. 

Thanks! Carolyn

An Afternoon Surrounded by Lace by Auris Lothol

This is supposed to be a gift link, but I'm not sure it's working. My first attempt at a WSJ gift link. 

https://www.wsj.com/style/fashion/what-do-royalty-madonna-and-travis-kelce-have-in-common-a-love-of-fashions-most-dramatic-fabric-0b29a85e?st=iUPmxF&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

As part of the celebrations taking place for Revolution 250, there is a wonderful embroidery project involving the original 13 states, called "America's Tapestry". Check out all the details here.

On Sunday, September 21 the work will be on display at the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry, CT. Maybe it will be visiting a location near you?

That piece of giant tatting cracked me up. The video has no lace in it, just the story and photos below.

The Utah State Fair proves that quilting, knitting, tatting, and other fiber arts aren’t just for grannies

Not a fan of the title though. 

I don't know if anyone else has ever been to the Oklahoma lacers annual OCT Lace Embrace events or is looking for a new commemorative "lace" Tee shirt they are taking orders now from here: Triple P Solutions | Promotional Products & Apparel | Bartlesville, OK - Showrooms

August 30 is the order deadline. 

If anyone is interested in shared shipping - let me know! I'll be ordering 8/4.

Someone just mentioned this on Instagram, and I had forgotten about it.

I would like to go in August before it closes on the 24th.

From Pineapple to Pañuelo

Philippine Textiles

If anyone wants to plan a day to go after the IOLI convention, let me know. I'll be going from the Boston area.

You have to see this pillow. 

https://chaos.social/@glowl/114852290226261625

OIDFA-USA is fundraising to help defray the cost of the congress in Bulgaria.  We are selling luggage tags.  Please find more information and the form at OIDFA-USA.org.  Thanks!

Sumiko Tray