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	LACE - LoveToKnow Article on LACE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Before that period lace described such articles as cords and narrow braids of plaited and twisted threads, used not only to fasten shoes sleeves and corsets together, but also in a decorative manner tc braid the hair, to wind round hats, and to be sewn as trimmings upon costumes.
		In the 18th century good lace was made in Devonshire, but it is only in recent years that to some extent the hand lace-makers of England and Ireland have become impressed with the necessity of well-considered designs for their work.
		Malta is noted for producing a silk pillow lace of fl or white, or red threads, chiefly of patterns in which repetitions of circles, wheels and radiations of shapes resembling grains of wheat are the main features.
	12.1911encyclopedia.org /L/LA/LACE.htm (8214 words)

	Lace-making - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Needle Lace borders from the Erzgebirge mountains Germany in 1884, displayed in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
		Cutwork, or whitework, is lace which is constructed by removing threads from a woven background, and the remaining threads wrapped or filled with embroidery.
		Knitted lace includes Shetland lace, such as the "wedding ring shawl", a lace shawl so fine that it can be pulled through a wedding ring.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lace (387 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Lace
		Other specimens of lace made with bobbins and of lace stitches worked on linen have been found in Egyptian tombs of the first to the third century, and fine specimens of these are in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and in the Cluny Museum, Paris.
		Needlepoint lace is also the specialty of the Poor Clares at Kenmare; the industry was founded in 1862, and beautiful lace was made for the Archbishop of New York and other prelates.
		Imitation lace was shown at the Exhibition of 1851, and Nottingham now employs designers for lace of all kinds, and produces machinery for making the heaviest, as well as the finest, of modern laces.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/08729b.htm (2196 words)

	The history of Lace. Lace in Belgium, Brussels and Bruges.
		There are important differences between embroidery and lace: the latter is worked on the basis of a paper pattern, on a net (tulle), or on a combination of both.
		This type of lace is manufactured on a "carreau" or cushion - taken from the Flemish word "kussen"-, on which the paper pattern is pinned.
		The result is a finished item of lace, a corner, border, or a centrepiece, which may be then applied on Flemish linen to finish tablecloths, place mats, handkerchiefs, and a variety of other pieces.
	www.trabel.com /belgium-lace-history.htm (896 words)

	Branscombe Parish - The Lace Industry
		The lace was used for confirmation veils, baby's bonnets, collars and cuffs, bedspreads, doilies, handkerchiefs, napkins, placemats, runners, tablecloths, and edging for window-blinds.
		Bone lace was so-called because of the fishbones that were used to hold it in place on a square of parchment pierced with holes, which was the pattern.
		This time, the wedding lace consisted of four tiers of flounces to be worn around the bridal dress, with matching lace for trail, a veil and pocket handkerchief.
	www.geocities.com /Athens/1491/lace.html (1007 words)

	Antique Bobbin Lace: A Personal Collection (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Unlike needlepoint lace, which is made with a single-thread technique using embroidery stitches, bobbin lace is made with a variety of multiple-thread weaving techniques.
		Bobbin laces were softer, lighter in weight, and more suitable than stiff needlepoint lace for the fashions of 18th century Europe, and so reached their peak at that time in Flanders and France.
		Laces in the style of this small round tablecloth were made in places as disparate as Antwerp, France and Southern Italy.
	www.marlamallett.com /l-bobbin.htm (1826 words)

	Lace Financial Corporation
		Each quarter LACE Financial Corporation provides their clients financial ratings on 9,000 commercial and savings banks; 1,400 bank holding companies; 1,100 savings and loans; 1,500 to 12,000 credit unions (depending on the quarter); and 100 title insurance companies.
		LACE Financial Corporation’s name is derived from the four major determinants of financial soundness: Liquidity, Asset Quality, Capital and Earnings.
		LACE Financial Corporation does not charge institutions for their ratings to avoid any bias in the rating process.
	www.lacefinancial.com (177 words)

	Finale Gloves - Lace Gloves
		Stretch Nylon Lace Fingerless Mitt, extra sheer and delicate with clusters of sequins and beads on the back and one row around the hem and knuckle area.
		Lace Lovers is a unique fabric developed by Finale with a top fabric knitting company.
		Lace Lovers gloves are available in Shortie, 2-Button, 8-button, and 12-button, as well as Long Fingerless Sleeves, Long Fingerless Sleeves with Sequins and Beads, Long Fingerless Sleeves with Ruffles, Fingerless Mitt with Beads, and Fingerless Mitt with Sequins and Beads styles.
	www.finalegloves.com /lace.html (584 words)

	Lace
		The table was made by Joe when Mom complained that it was too much to carry out a card table to put her lace on.
		Wish I could show you more of the lace, but what with the sun and the shade, and the low-rent camera I was using perhaps I can do better next time.
		I truly love lacing in the garden and with all the wonderful things Joe has made for us, it is even more delightful.
	www.geocities.com /vinasage/Lace.html (403 words)

	Traditional Lace Making (Prairie Rose Lace Makers)
		When Mary Fors saw a woman demonstrating bobbin lace making at a state fair in 1985, she was so enthralled that she took lessons, and eventually began giving her own mini-workshops.
		This type of lace making is called "bobbin" because threads are wound around long, thin wooden pieces called bobbins, which are placed on a pillow holding the lace pattern.
		Fors, who originally began the group to have company while she made lace, now believes that the group's greater purpose is to share the joy of lace making, and to preserve this art form for future generations.
	www.loc.gov /bicentennial/propage/ND/nd_s_dorgan2.html (374 words)

	Allhallows Museum Honiton Lace Web Site.
		Honiton lace quickly became popular amongst the rich, both men and women, because it was a very fine lace.
		The large pieces of lace were designed by an artist and comprise of lots of small sprigs.
		Lace was very fashionable for about 300 years and the Royal Family, in particular, has always loved Honiton lace.
	www.cyberlink.co.uk /allhallows/honiton/index.html (500 words)

	Lacetrading.be
		Lace was already made and commercialised in the 16th century, no wonder that this artistic craft made Belgium famous throughout the whole world.
		Bruges became famous for its 'Binche lace', especially the 'point de fée' (fairy lace) or 'toveressewerk' (magician lace) which is unique in its kind.
		In East Flanders the lace production developed as a needle technique, which was mostly used for very fine cloth and was known under the name of 'Brussels lace', though the terms 'Renaissance' or 'Luxeuil' are more familiar.
	www.lacetrading.be (172 words)

	- Kenmare Lace -
		At home, the wealthy tourists who travelled "The Prince of Wales Route" (Killarney to Glengarriff) on the long cars, were encouraged to call to the convent to view and purchase some lace, while four fresh horses were being harnessed for the continuation of their journey.
		The Kenmare Lace School began at once to study design under competent masters and an art class was established.
		With the changes brought about by the 1914-'18 war the market for lace declined and the workers emigrated, but the lace room with its display of antique and modern lace is still visited today by hundreds of tourists.
	www.kenmare.com /history/lace.html (913 words)

	I.O.L.I. Homepage
		The lace cannot be mounted or attached to fabric nor framed or laminated.
		All sides of the lace have to be finished; the sides are part of the design and will be evaluated.
		Three-dimensional (textural) effects characteristic of the lace technique used are permitted, as are embellishments such as beads.
	www.internationaloldlacers.org (436 words)

	Irish Lace--Irish Crochet
		Lace could be removed from an item of worn clothing and attached to a newer piece, hence, a "tradable" commodity, and estates could be lost while lace was being purchased.
		She was known to purchase lace and treasure what pieces she had, reusing them on different clothing.
		Carrickmacross lace is a delicate lace that was popular during the first half of the nineteenth century.
	www.white-works.com /Irishlace.htm (640 words)

	Machine Lace
		Others improved on this looped lace and it became very popular as a base to embellish with needle run designs and allowed resurgence in the demand for this more affordable lace.
		Once this was accomplished, the use of lace machines developed so quickly that the market was soon flooded with this new inexpensive lace.
		Chemical lace uses a foundation material which is desolved away (also known as burn out) after the embroidery is done leaving only the embroidery stitches behind.
	lace.lacefairy.com /ID/Machine.html (746 words)

	AllRefer.com - Queen Anne's lace, Plant (Plants) - Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Queen Anne's lace or wild carrot, herb (Daucus carota) of the family Umbelliferae (carrot family), native to the Old World but naturalized and often weedy throughout North America.
		Similar in appearance to the cultivated carrot (which is believed to have been derived from this plant), it has feathery foliage but a woody root.
		Queen Anne's lace is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Apiales, family Umbelliferae.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/Q/QuAnnlace.html (222 words)

	See Alençon Lace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Lace is present in Alençon's history, culture and architecture.
		Alençon has dedicated three places to its magnificent lace: the Alençon Museum of Fine Arts and Lace, the Museum of Alençon Lace (the old lace-making school), and the National Alençon Lace Workshop where the lace-makers work.
		There is a complete overview of the history of lace: needle lace from Alençon, Argentan and Venice, and bobbin lace from Bruges, Brussels, le Puy and Valenciennes, and machine-made Chantilly lace.
	www.ville-alencon.fr /dentelle/anglais/howtoseealenconlace.htm (637 words)

	Ian's Shoelace Site - Shoe Lacing Methods
		Generally, the grey section is the start of the lacing, whilst the blue end of the lace starts on the left side and the yellow end starts on the right side.
		This variation divides the lacing into two or more "segments", each of which can be laced up as tightly or loosely as necessary to achieve a comfortable yet secure fit for "difficult" shoes or feet.
		Note that these lacing methods are generally for shoes with eyelets or any other form of hole or loop through which the lace travels between the outside and the inside of the shoe.
	www.fieggen.com /shoelace/lacingmethods.htm (1456 words)

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		By tradition, lace has tended to be exclusive — technical knowledge was jealously guarded, as were patterns.
		Laces needed special threads — 25 years ago, the few remaining threads were mostly white, one or two in fl, possibly daring ecru, only available from specialist suppliers.
		This site is devoted to outstanding bobbin and needle lace designers: to those who have mastered their craft and challenge the boundaries of originality and creativeness.
	www.lace.nildram.co.uk (558 words)

	lace on Encyclopedia.com
		Handmade laces include needlepoint and bobbin lace, tatting, crochet work, and some fabrics made by netting and darning.
		Ireland - The Lace Place: A love of lace is woven into the fabric of Irish life.
		Craft is artistic and old lace Woven with love: Peachtree City woman shares passion for traditional art form with others.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/l1/lace.asp (505 words)

	Lace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Instructions and charts for twenty-seven lovely lace shawls and scarves knitted with Icelandic Laceweight - or Unspun Icelandic wools (for which we are the US distributors).
		This was the forerunner to Knitted lace 2 (pb $26) and is full of old lace patterns -- each one charted.
		The shawl is shown in the Gallery section of A Gathering of Lace, but with sketchy instructions because I was loathe to intrude on the copyright of the booklet in which I found the pattern...
	www.schoolhousepress.com /Books/Lace_/lace_.html (1100 words)

	The history of Alençon Lace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Alençon lace is exceptional, and is known as "the queen of lace".
		Needle lace evolved from cutwork embroidery, bobbin lace from trimming (passementerie).
		Alençon triumphs at the Universal Exhibition of London in 1851: "Alençon lace is the queen of lace".
	www.ville-alencon.fr /dentelle/anglais/histoirea.htm (287 words)

	Brazilian Folklore: Laces (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Their husbands or fathers were fishermen and they settled on the coast in northeastern Brazil and on the island of Santa Catarina in the south.
		The most famous of all Brazilian laces is the "renaissance" or "Irish" lace made in the coastal village of Pesqueira in Pernambuco.
		Lacemaker's pillow with bobbin lace doily, island of Santa Catarina.
	www.maria-brazil.org /laces.htm (108 words)

	Bobbin Lace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		If you have a close look at some of my lace, you should be able to easily tell the geometric Torchon lace from the Bedfordshire lace.
		There are dozens of styles of bobbin lace, each with its own character and charm.
		Cluny lace, while sharing many similarities to Bedfordshire, shows distinct differences, and is ideally suited for trimming household linens of all sorts.
	tussah.com /lace (187 words)

	Search The Llewellyn Encyclopedia: Blue Lace Agate
		Blue Lace Agate: Blue lace agate is a beautiful, pale sky blue stone with concentric markings.
		Agate is a banded chalcedony, the bands having been formed by rhythmic crystallization.
		These stones affect the physical body, first at the densest levels, and then at the levels of some of the higher bodies as well.
	www.llewellynencyclopedia.com /term/Blue+Lace+Agate (128 words)

	Lace making in the 17th century.
		Century lace was an individual accomplishment and a domestic craft of women.
		The majority of lace for adornment was imported from Flanders and Venice and many famous inventories of the time record lace including "The Great Wardrobe Account" of Henry VIII in 1545 and "The Lace Inventory" of Elizabeth I, (now held at Hatfield House).
		Following the restoration of Charles II to the throne the importation of foreign lace was again forbidden on pain of a £100 fine.
	www.portsdown.demon.co.uk /lace.htm (646 words)

	Lace Gallery
		One yard of this beaded and sequined lace contains 4 yards of 6" lace trim and 1 yard of 36" lace containing dozens of beautiful motifs.
		A heavy damask lace with an open background usually in large floral leaf patterns.
		A form of renaissance lace made by hand or machine with a satin background.
	www.bridalfabric.com /images/lace.htm (143 words)

	Lace Makers
		She specialises in Bucks, Russian and Idrija laces and has written books on all of these.
		LACE Magazine international is devoted to handmade bobbin and needle lace.
		The Lace Guild is the largest organization for lacemakers in the British Isles, although the membership is international.
	www.kwantes.fsnet.co.uk /rushden/lacemakers (294 words)

	bobbin lace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		has photos of needle lace -- "stitches in the air" made of many varieties of buttonhole stitches, using a needle and thread and a temporary base on which the pattern is drawn.
		A cordonnet, or thick thread, outlines the motifs, and is used to anchor the fine lace thread, and acts as a scaffolding on which the lace is constructed.
		shows laces made by entirely different techniques side-to-side and close up, so you can see that details which look similar from normal viewing distance and quite different depending on the technique used.
	www.loreleihalley.com /bobbinlace.htm (499 words)

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