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It is with much sadness that the Springett family announce the sudden and unexpected passing of David Springett on Sunday, April 3rd. David's illustrious career in wood turning, spanning over 40 years, left an impression on so many within the lace making community, and we are thankful to you for the outpouring of condolences we have received.

As a family, we are devastated, and adjusting to a life without David's sharp wit and unending kindness is not something we look forward to.

Details of the funeral will be announced in due course. For those wishing to make a donation in David's memory, can we suggest that contributions be made to the British Heart Foundation.

Many thanks for your support at this time
Nadine Springett (David's daughter in law)

They gave a table for people to show off their collections of things, or their hobby. One of the people displayed bobbin lace.

This is the kind of thing I'm hoping that we'll be able to do with the Ipswich exhibit around New England.

Collectors strut their stuff at 'Pop-up exhibits' at museum

Julie McKenna displayed bobbin lace.

“This is a lost art,” she said, adding she was excited at the chance to display stuff.

She said she would like to see more exhibits and give the collectors more time to show their stuff.

Just wanted to capture these 2 recent programs about lace while I was thinking of them.

Hallmark show on a lace veil with special powers, includes scenes of lace making and Burano Italy: The Wedding Veil Trilogy Parade Magazine.

A Successful Humanitarian Story Hidden in Belgian War Lace of 1914-1918, Hoover Presidential Foundation talk with Evelyn McMillan. [goes to YouTube]

I have lured another one to lace making. This is the archaeologist for the city of Boston, who I've been bugging about the bobbins in Paul Revere's privy. 

He's making lace now.

https://twitter.com/idigboston/status/1492980730758152204

We learned yesterday that our beloved friend, lace maker, and teacher Susie Johnson died in her sleep on Saturday night. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. More details will follow as they become available.

Jill

I received an email from the Lost Art Lacers saying that they have a few spots open in an online class with Louise Colgan:

Would you know of any NELG members who might be interested in taking a virtual class in Milanese with Louise Colgan?
It is 12 hours (1:00  - 5:00 PM, Eastern time) on Friday through Sunday, March 11-13 for $150.00.

Contact Pat Morris if interested: lacemaker.pat@gmail.com

I just happened to go over there today, and spotted this announcement.

As many of you know, last summer we had to combine the old NeedleLaceTalk site with this site due to the rising costs of Web hosting on ning.com.  Those costs are about to go up again, so we have found a new home.  We have purchased a new domain which will be hosted on Epik.com.  Not only is the cost much more affordable for us, we will have much more control over the look and feel of the site and will be able to have content that just isn't feasible (or even possible) here.  The new site is at www.laceioli.org - be sure to bookmark it and be checking back as we move content from here to the new site.

In honor of our upcoming monthly meeting where we learn to make Dorset Buttons, spend some time examining these lovely buttons from a puzzle that I found while looking for other lace things.

Button puzzle at GinaB Silkworks

A friend on Twitter just found this utterly hilarious clip, with everything. Antique lace, a nuisance cat, and every line is a gem. 

https://youtu.be/uRyK8j8Dss0

And those are very good caps. 

Have a good laugh, and stay safe everyone.

I was listening to a podcast today, called "Dressed: History of Fashion". They interview people on a range of topics, some are current designers, some are film costumers, some are historians, etc. 

This particular interview was with Mimi Prober, who is apparently using some antique lace in her designs. I can't link to that specific episode, but there are 2 parts. What I heard so far was part 1, in the middle they talk about the lace part.

I went to her site to see what her stuff looks like: Mimi Prober Campaign.

I don't know how deep she is on it, but it's nice to see appreciation for the old textiles and see them get new life. And she did appreciate the hand-work of them. 

Mimi Prober on Instagram

Dressed Podcast on Instagram