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I just finished a book that involves using needle lace designs as encrypted messages! The Curse of the Flores Women is by a Brazilian author (Angelica Lopes) and is set in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco. It follows 7 generations of a family and is a dual timeline story, set in 1918 and 2010. The 1918 women use their lace skills and income to seek freedom in a male-dominated culture.

The Big E has announced that they are now accepting entry forms for this year's Creative Arts competition. More information here: https://www.thebige.com/p/competitions/creative-arts

The deadline for forms is August 12. Entries need to be dropped off on Tuesday, September 3.

I had no idea about the unusual path of her backstory. And a lovely donation for education.

Bob and Karen Thompson Pledge Funds for Purdue’s New Endowed Chair in International Ag Economics

NELG Member, Pat Morris, will be teaching a class on Flanders Lace in Chagrin Falls, OH (East of Cleveland). Dates are October 18-20. Tuition is $150.

Contact Katherine Dunlevey (dunlevey1155@windstream.net) for information. Send registration and checks made out to Western Reserve Lace Society  to Katherine Dunlevey, 11550 Colchester Drive, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023

A nice interview with Fiona Harrington about the history of Irish laces. 

Irish Needle Lace: An Interview with Fiona Harrington

She's doing a class in NY apparently. 

I still don't understand what happened to Doily Free Zone either. But this presentation surfaced at least.

It's amazing.

DFZSymposium2022 Presentation by Akiko Momiyama

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPtAAYNcgAM

My Grandma’s Doilies Are Not a Joke

When will art institutions finally pay respect to our foremothers’ artistry?

Finished my flower! Thanks for sharing the pattern and teaching Sharon! it's a Size 20 Lizbeth Col 109 and DMC 20 699

It was very nice to meet everyone and I look forward to future events!

To those who attended the recent NELG meeting in Sturbridge: Did you leave behind a very nice Yeti mug? If so, I have it and will bring it to Retreat or otherwise work to get it back to you.

Bryce

It doesn't say anything about lace, but I still like hearing about the context of the fabrics and textile choices. 

Hat tip to Kathleen P for spotting this. 

Threads of History: Martha Washington & the Lives of Eighteenth-Century Women

A Material Memory Program

Tuesday, May 7

Doors Open: 6:00 PM

Program Begins: 6:30 PM

Location: Old South Meeting House

Admission: Free