Blog & News

Beginning in the next couple of days, will be the 59th IOLI Convention hosted by the Minnesota Lace Society.  I'm aware that several of our members will be represented there - wishing you lots of fun and lots of lace.  We will be looking forward to hearing all about it.  Take some pictures!

If you are not going, yet a member of IOLI - this annual meeting is a turning point.  On the Ballot is the vote to change the name of the organization from International Old Lacers, Inc. to either of these two choices - International Organization of Lace, Inc.  (IOLI)  or Lace Alliance (LA) ?  If you have followed the members' forum on the IOLI website earlier this year, there was plenty of talk and discussion - including yours truly.

If you haven't voted yet - http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/D5UCaSn1imEuFqAcV87k0N4  here's the link to their site - you will need your membership number to post your ballot.

The Annual meeting and vote is slated for August 9th!   

It's that time!  If you haven't already, please send in your entries - we have an extension on the cost of the entry of $5 until Monday August 6th.  You must mail in your entry form with the entry fee and have it postmarked by August 6th.  Mark it "Sarah says $5". 

Otherwise - please still enter - the entry fee will be $10.  Last year we had 51 entries - everyone of them was a winner!  I'm looking forward to the fair.

Thanks to everyone that has sent in their entries so far!!!

Most of you know I am going to Bruge Aug 5th to Aug 31st. Patty asked me to blog about my trip as I go so you can keep abreast of my travels and share in my lace adventures. So today is my first attempt... I need to practice a bit. I will have a little Kindle Fire and as long as I can keep it charged and find WiFi I guess this Sister reporter is good!
I was at Sweet Briar which was most excellent, a piece coming in the newsletter. Several gals had been to Bruge and without collaborating they each told me to be sure and bring BUG Spray that was the most important as there were no screens! Never mind the bobbins and pillow etc. First things first no bug bites! Chuckle  Chuckle!
Several lacers are sharing in my adventure purchasing supplies for me, pencils vellum and books and bobbins. I feel very grateful,cared about not to mention prepared.... So.. until 'the packing juggle' begins... lucky I only need a habit or two!!

Sentiments from Sister

Much thanks to Jill and the entire Retreat Committee for making 2012's retreat the best we have had.  All the arrangements and with the help of Sr. Clare and staff, it was great.  Room assignments (Winann), meals(staff), classes(Sally & Holly), bobbins(Judy)  our own Board and NELG members truly enjoyed the weekend.

From my survey of attendees, it seems we all had a chance to enjoy old friends, make new friends, and make some beautiful lace.

Thank you never seems enough - Each of you have added to the value of our organization!

Happy Lacing,

Patty

The bobbin lace vest is finally finished and free of the pillow!  A momentous day!  Although the work is not finished yet - I still have lots of threads to weave in and then it has to be blocked and pressed.  I plan on weaving in the threads at the NELG retreat next weekend, but will leave the blocking until after the move.

                                

It's that time - spring has sprung!  Time to get your hours in for last year.

 In the next week or two our Member at large - Mary -  will be contacting you to submitt possible missing hours.  Last fall was a bit more quiet as the hurricane and freak snow storm canceled some events for that season. 

Nevertheless - Do we have some record hours to report?  Did we surpass the goal set of 750 hours?  Watch in the next couple weeks for the grand total for 2011!

Whether it was for Demonstrating lace, gratis teaching, programs presented, Board member hours, making lace for the wreath, etc and so much more, please send in your hours.  You can enter them on the website, undter the Members Only section or contact Mary at NELGmemberatlarge@gmail.com.

Thank you all in advance!  Happy Lacing,

Patty

Check out this website for the "98 Lace Group" in the UK. 

Many thanks to NELG member, Barb McGuire, for bringing this article to my attention.  London's Kensington Palace has just undergone a multi-million dollar restoration and now features (among other things) a gigantic luminous lace sculpture in the entrance hall.



You can read more about the creators of this amazing work of art at De Zeen's website.

Enjoy!
Jill

I will be attending the Sweet Briar lace workshop again this year.  Although I do not have my exact travel plans made, I do plan to be driving down.  If there is anyone who would like to join me, I would be delighted to share.  Although I warn you, I have tended to take some some time to sight-see along the way.  I will also have room in my car to take some items down if you are planning to attend but are taking the train or flying down.  Lace pillows, etc. don't make for convenient travel luggage.
Call me or email if you'd like to discuss possible arrangements.  Think summer!

You will have seen in the February issue of the NELG newsletter that the 2012 Lace Challenge has been announced.  While details were included in the newsletter, for your convenience I have also posted the information on our Lace Challenge webpage.

We had some very creative entries last year for the first Challenge, and I encourage everyone to give it a try this year.  The deadline for entries is retreat weekend.

Jill (aka Webmistress)