Monday 15 September 2014

I have started a new project.  I always loved the design of the Old Flanders, Valenciennes and Binche laces.  And so to study these old laces I made an appointment to visit the Clothworkers Centre, this is the textile storage of the Victoria and Albert museum in London.  
  I studied four pieces of lace from the beginning of the 18th century.  All were classified as Valenciennes, although I wouldn't be surprised if some people would disagree. 
   My aim is to recreate some of these laces and to produce a pricking and work diagram.  The next step would be to design modern lace in the style and technique of the old lace.



First step;  I'm working on an enlarged photo, to work out how all the threads go.
  Unfortunately I realised it is up-sight down.  So I will start again.