on topic: some eye candy to spend your free time on

Oh, my! Loved the descriptions. This is to savor indeed.

Dianne

Susan Hartman wrote:

I didn't find any descriptions. The photos are indeed gorgeous, but I wanted some idea of exactly what I was looking at, the fabric, technique or date.

MargW

MargW wrote: > I didn't find any descriptions. The photos are indeed gorgeous, but I

"Here's the description I was referencing that made me yearn:

Beyond the Pattern looks at costume from 1700 to 1870, celebrating the applied hand work, fabric manipulation, embroidery, and lace, that raises costume from mere body covering to fashion. The diligent costumer, embroiderer, or curious student of history marvels at the seemingly frivolous that graces the practical. Delicately hand embroidered cuffs, carefully lace-edged baby shirts, and lovingly quilted house coats were an opportunity to cultivate refinement and sensibility.

"Exhibiting pieces from the Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles pre-1870 collection, Beyond the Pattern offers visitors the opportunity to gaze through the eye of the needle onto the garments and accessories that have been stitched, sewn and embellished into masterpieces."

There was a movie from the 50s wherein the star was wearing the most gorgeous bathrobe. The yolk smocked so beautifully. The floor length flowing fabric. I had always wanted one.

Dianne

Oh, ok - I thought they might have more info on each piece. I know what you mean about stitching inmovies. In P&P (the one with Colin Firth), I always find myself looking at the stitching on the clothes, and the stitching that the Bennett girls are doing.

MargW

Now I'm laughing at myself. Yoke, silly. Not yolk! Dianne

Now I have egg on my face because I never even noticed.

Lucille