I made lots of FSL to bring to my family&friends in Japan, and they are so amazed what an embroidery machine can do. I was also very amazed when I saw them for the first time on cute projects. Love&hugs, Yoriko
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We're so glad to hear from you; I feel as if an old friend has gone for a long trip. Your question is an excellent one; I remember grandmother tatting (using a bobbin and thread to make lace) and then using sugar or other starch to make it stiff.
I hope that your trip is going well and that you will return to Austrailia refreshed. Remember that you are missed by all of us here in 'cute-land'.
Fondly,
Jacqueline
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70914Super question!!! Go to Jerrilyn's link, read about it. Interesting it was so long ago that it started, I wasn't aware of that. Thanks!! Hugs, Marji
33451Super question!!! Go to Jerrilyn's link, read about it. Interesting it was so long ago that it started, I wasn't aware of that. Thanks!! Hugs, Marji
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33451Yoriko, all I know is I have a love of lace - I see that our dear Jerrilyn did find out for us - isn't that great - I knew the art of lace work had been around for a long while - but that is amazing. Thank you for asking. *4U
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211079Hello Yoriko, it looks like Jerrilyn found the answer for us all. Hope you have had a good trip to Japan and that you enjoy the family and friends there. Hugs Carla
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58029This was all I could find on a google search regarding the origins of Free Standing Lace. Isn't it amazing that it has been in use that long!
CHEMICAL LACE (describes our current FSL done where a background is removed)
In 1883, German experimenters discovered a new technique for producing convincing machine-made lace. Motifs were embroidered by machine in cotton thread on a background of silk, which was then burned away with caustic acid or chlorine. The cotton embroidery remained unharmed as a delicate tracery. This chemical lace was used primarily to imitate three-dimensional laces such as Venetian gros point.
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158717I too love FSL. But do not have any idea on how it got started. Somebody sure had a wonderful idea!! Hope you are enjoying your family and friends in Japan. Hugs for you
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33871I don't know either. Maybe it was just a logical step up from the lacy designs that were first offered. But I'm glad someone got the idea to make them!
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145304I would also like to know ,also would like to learn how to do this.
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32767Hi Yoriko, hope you are having fun in Japan....
Well I don`t know how FSL started but am happy it did start!!! It is certainly fun to make!!!! Some people are so clever to invent all theses things for us to enjoy..
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23265Hé Yoriko, good morning to you !!! how are you ??? :o)
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200127Hi Yoriko...glad you stopped in to say Hi...how is the family? Hope your plane trip was good.
Enjoy visiting your family and friends ... we ALL miss you!
Hugs
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57491I don't know either Yoriko - I remember doing crocheted items and starching them with a sugary substance back when I was a teenager!
Maybe some of the other cuties can help you out.
I hope you are enjoying your trip away and your are seeing your sons this weekend aren't you. Have a great time.
Love and blessings Chris
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234500Hi Yoriko, what an interesting question. I can remember my grandmothers crocheting items and then starching them to make them stand! Very much like FSL. Hope someone knows how it started
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