Hooray! Thanks for the vote of confidence, Sandy and for taking time to comment. These are very basic suggestions. You can find much more complex, more advanced information on line, but this is a good beginning.
Very good! Beautifully written with meaningful references. The field of lace making and lace appreciation gets narrower and narrower, hope your lovely writing will support the interest! Keep writing!!!
Thank you Anna. I do plan to add a couple more lace posts here, that might be of interest in general. There is, as you know, a lot of information already available in the "Learning About Lace" section on Rook and Raven lace reference website. I am always surprised there is so much interest in such an esoteric topic.
Sharron, You should consider including a link to this article on your Rook and Raven website because people stumbling through Ebay may have no idea about any of this and your article leads to greater appreciation for the lace arts, not just snagging a deal on Ebay.
Great idea, Marina. I mention the lace reference here in this article, but hadn't thought of adding this article to the reference site itself. But I will.
I have a literal chest full of antique lace, doilies, runners, linens, hankies you name it that was my mothers who now has Alzheimer’s. I have no idea where to start to see if I have anything that is worth anything. Knowing my mom, I do. I don’t want to try to sell something for $5 and find out it’s worth $100.
I feel for you, Lisa. So many women have inherited old lace and linen. If you were my neighbor, I would be delighted to have a look, otherwise, all the ideas I personally have about where to start and how to proceed are written in this article. Best of success to you!
So many women are in the same position, Lisa. I don't know what I can do for you, unless you live in California, but feel free to contact me if you like via rookandraven.weebly.com. I will see what suggestions and referrals I can offer.
Hi Sharron; just being nosey today, finding your first post here. Total respect here with those skills (and eyesight!) to weave a thing of beauty so intricate. I watched a lady pass time, her husband in a hospital bed, creating beauty in difficult moments. So glad to have crossed threads with you!
I never suspected you would find something of interest in this section about antique lace, Ron. have a website devoted to identifying antique lace -- 167,000 visitors! I get so many specific questions at that site, so I wrote about ten articles especially for those who are poking around in antique lace. Have a quick look - rookandraven.weebly.com
I appreciate the sewing aspect for sure, Sharron. My wife is a quilter, woolworker, embroidery person, so sewing is certainly on the table in our house! I had looked up your site (rookandraven) because of another post you had written about lace. Kudos on that side gig!
As an aside, I was searching some of Jim C's earlier work and he had expressed gratitude for your input on his first post, so that launched the rabbit trail! But both of you are rock stars in my book! 🙏🙃🙂
You're such a treasure to share this information. I become more and more fascinated with antique lace with each piece you share in photos. Thank you!
Hooray! Thanks for the vote of confidence, Sandy and for taking time to comment. These are very basic suggestions. You can find much more complex, more advanced information on line, but this is a good beginning.
Oh, you're trying to tempt us all to enjoy laces as much as you do - almost have me convinced!
I am working on it.
Sharron! You’re amazing! I’m reading everything you I post and enjoying every minute!
And I must share my immense gratitude for mentioning my Etsy shoppe! I’m humbled and honored! Thank you … 💝
Bisou Bisou!
Yeah... but now you have to get it right every time. Ha Ha. No pressure.
Very good! Beautifully written with meaningful references. The field of lace making and lace appreciation gets narrower and narrower, hope your lovely writing will support the interest! Keep writing!!!
Thank you Anna. I do plan to add a couple more lace posts here, that might be of interest in general. There is, as you know, a lot of information already available in the "Learning About Lace" section on Rook and Raven lace reference website. I am always surprised there is so much interest in such an esoteric topic.
Sharron, You should consider including a link to this article on your Rook and Raven website because people stumbling through Ebay may have no idea about any of this and your article leads to greater appreciation for the lace arts, not just snagging a deal on Ebay.
Great idea, Marina. I mention the lace reference here in this article, but hadn't thought of adding this article to the reference site itself. But I will.
Clear, generous, information, and advice, well done.
I have a literal chest full of antique lace, doilies, runners, linens, hankies you name it that was my mothers who now has Alzheimer’s. I have no idea where to start to see if I have anything that is worth anything. Knowing my mom, I do. I don’t want to try to sell something for $5 and find out it’s worth $100.
I feel for you, Lisa. So many women have inherited old lace and linen. If you were my neighbor, I would be delighted to have a look, otherwise, all the ideas I personally have about where to start and how to proceed are written in this article. Best of success to you!
So many women are in the same position, Lisa. I don't know what I can do for you, unless you live in California, but feel free to contact me if you like via rookandraven.weebly.com. I will see what suggestions and referrals I can offer.
Hi Sharron; just being nosey today, finding your first post here. Total respect here with those skills (and eyesight!) to weave a thing of beauty so intricate. I watched a lady pass time, her husband in a hospital bed, creating beauty in difficult moments. So glad to have crossed threads with you!
I never suspected you would find something of interest in this section about antique lace, Ron. have a website devoted to identifying antique lace -- 167,000 visitors! I get so many specific questions at that site, so I wrote about ten articles especially for those who are poking around in antique lace. Have a quick look - rookandraven.weebly.com
I appreciate the sewing aspect for sure, Sharron. My wife is a quilter, woolworker, embroidery person, so sewing is certainly on the table in our house! I had looked up your site (rookandraven) because of another post you had written about lace. Kudos on that side gig!
As an aside, I was searching some of Jim C's earlier work and he had expressed gratitude for your input on his first post, so that launched the rabbit trail! But both of you are rock stars in my book! 🙏🙃🙂
To be mentioned in the same sentence as Jim Cummngs is an honor, indeed, my friend!