Hi everyone, Since some of you voiced an interest in continued lace lessons; I shall endeavor to continue. This one shall be a comparison of...
Golly, you have goodies! :) *1 and 2. Definitely hand made crochet. Conveniently, meant to resemble "handmade filet" which I discussed in...
My pleasure. The Maltese may indeed be silk then - I couldn't pick up a sheen in the photos. As for framing. My most valuable suggestions are:...
Thank you! I'd have never located it! The first one; likely Hairpin Lace. There are perhaps several variations. It IS handmade... probably...
I went to the tagged post; but any idea what page I look on? It shows LOTS of pages! Leslie
Please do! Leslie
The answer is - the top example is handmade. The bottom is machine made. Leslie
Hi everyone, I was doing some housecleaning today and had time. Since I ran across these items; I thought I'd do a short lace tutorial. This...
Very interesting! I'll be interested to see what you end up with! Leslie
The fact that there is black enameling on the piece and the black grosgrain ribbon, makes it look to me that it was indeed, a mourning piece....
Does that sound familiar to me! Leslie
Sorry, I'm late to this game... The lace is machine made. The dress is darling and in great condition! I HOPE that it ended up getting sold!...
Cool little piece! Leslie
What fun stuff! I have a few like items myself. Leslie
Looks plenty old... but what ever you do... get it out of contact with the wood of that frame as soon as possible! Leslie
Specifically no... but it has the traits of a machine made braid. Leslie
Beautiful piece! I'm glad you rescued it! Leslie
Hi! What a charming piece! Love the color and the style! Unfortunately, it does not look like handmade lace to me. It has the look of...
What a cool item! Leslie
Wow! I wouldn't want to sell it! Leslie
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