Me: I would really like to try creating bobbing lace ...

:: finds bobbin lace kit I was given a decade ago ::

Me: Oh wait I forgot I have dyscalculia :: backs away slowly ::

#lace #lacemaking #craftkit

Yesterday we picked up our lace pieces from the Fiber Arts display in a local library (Morse Institute in #NatickMA). When they invited us, we also suggested to them some books and items for their library to have. That's one way to defeat #AIslop beginner books--provide access to legit books.

But they also added to their #LibraryOfThings a beginner lace pillow setup! We are very psyched. Equipment is hard to assess as a beginner.

#BobbinLace #lacemaking

Don't forget, I also have a blog with weekly/bi-weekly posts about Japanese fashion, lace exhibitions, historical fashion, sewing costumes and so much more! 90% English/10% German. Please check it out or share <3. Thank you so much! #Eglcommunity #LaceMaking #BobbinLace #Sewing
https://www.auris-lothol.info/

edit: forgot the hashtags

Quote of the day, 8 October: St. Louis Martin

My dear Friend,

I won’t be able to arrive in Alençon until Monday. It seems like a long time to me, and I’m longing to be with you.

Needless to say, your letter made me very happy, except I see that you’ve tired yourself out far too much. So I strongly recommend calm and moderation, above all in your work. I have some orders from the Compagnie Lyonnaise; once again, don’t worry so much. We’ll manage, with God’s help, to build a good little company.

I had the happiness of receiving Communion at Notre-Dame des Victoires, which is like a little heaven on earth. I also lit a candle for the intention of our entire family.

I kiss you with all my heart, while waiting for the happiness of being with you again. I hope that Marie and Pauline are being very good!

Your husband and true friend, who loves you for life.

Saint Louis Martin

Letter to St. Zélie Guérin Martin
From Paris, 8 October 1863

Martin, Z & Martin, L 2011, A Call to a Deeper Love: The Family Correspondence of the Parents of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, 1863-1885, trans. Hess, AC, ed. Renda, F, Society of St. Paul, New York.

Featured image: Saint Louis Martin at age 58. Image credit: Discalced Carmelites (By permission)

#familyLife #laceMaking #NotreDameDesVictoires #StLouisMartin #StZélieGuérin