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<p>[QUOTE="Northern Lights Lodge, post: 8358678, member: 13464"][USER=80290]@Crow[/USER] </p><p><br /></p><p>Hi Crow! Welcome! Yes, your photos are great and your pieces are charming! All who have chimed in ([USER=2844]@Any Jewelry[/USER] [USER=56]@moreotherstuff[/USER] [USER=649]@bluumz[/USER]) so far, are correct! Nice job ladies!</p><p><br /></p><p>Yes, they are machine made and are probably circa 1910 - 20; although I don't think I'd tag it as "filet" style. Bluumz is right regarding a scalloped edge - meant for edging and straight edge used as insertion.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hmmm... now for cleaning/ whitening. </p><p>I always advocate for "simple handwashing"... woolite is easily available and gentle. There are commercial on-line museum quality soaps (Orvis - comes to mind) available also - but they tend to be very expensive.</p><p><br /></p><p>You don't mention how many yards you have... but if you have a lot of yardage, I'd wind it single layer if possible on some sort of round or square plastic submergible box so that you can soak it. Trying to handle yards of skinny lace is difficult to handle and not get it in knots/tangled up. It also creates stress on the fiber. If it is just wound layer upon layer, the top gets cleaner than the lower layers - so try not to make layers.</p><p><br /></p><p>I would not advocate for bleaching - however something non-chlorine (very mild solution) may be acceptable. If it doesn't whiten to your desire - I'd match the lace to the fabric.</p><p><br /></p><p>I like to put my soapy solution in a washtub or bathtub (if it is a huge textile project) and use tepid water. Soak, drain, rinse, repeat, etc... and when you have soaked it for the last time - be sure that you rinse VERY well to get all the residue out. </p><p><br /></p><p>Lay all pieces on a fluffy towel and blot dry (do not twist or wring). After it is damp dry - you can spread out and "finger press" on a glass top table or water proof flat surface. Some people really want to "block" lace - pinning it all out on styrofoam. I don't recommend that for very fine lace... too much stress on fiber as it shrinks and dries.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you need to flatten it more - then a warm iron could be used by using a damp pressing cloth over the lace. </p><p><br /></p><p>Yes, if it survives the washing process, then you could probably utilize it. However, you'll need to continue to hand launder.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now you'll have to remember us and send us a photo of your finished project! </p><p>Have fun with it!</p><p><br /></p><p>Cheerio,</p><p>Leslie[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Northern Lights Lodge, post: 8358678, member: 13464"][USER=80290]@Crow[/USER] Hi Crow! Welcome! Yes, your photos are great and your pieces are charming! All who have chimed in ([USER=2844]@Any Jewelry[/USER] [USER=56]@moreotherstuff[/USER] [USER=649]@bluumz[/USER]) so far, are correct! Nice job ladies! Yes, they are machine made and are probably circa 1910 - 20; although I don't think I'd tag it as "filet" style. Bluumz is right regarding a scalloped edge - meant for edging and straight edge used as insertion. Hmmm... now for cleaning/ whitening. I always advocate for "simple handwashing"... woolite is easily available and gentle. There are commercial on-line museum quality soaps (Orvis - comes to mind) available also - but they tend to be very expensive. You don't mention how many yards you have... but if you have a lot of yardage, I'd wind it single layer if possible on some sort of round or square plastic submergible box so that you can soak it. Trying to handle yards of skinny lace is difficult to handle and not get it in knots/tangled up. It also creates stress on the fiber. If it is just wound layer upon layer, the top gets cleaner than the lower layers - so try not to make layers. I would not advocate for bleaching - however something non-chlorine (very mild solution) may be acceptable. If it doesn't whiten to your desire - I'd match the lace to the fabric. I like to put my soapy solution in a washtub or bathtub (if it is a huge textile project) and use tepid water. Soak, drain, rinse, repeat, etc... and when you have soaked it for the last time - be sure that you rinse VERY well to get all the residue out. Lay all pieces on a fluffy towel and blot dry (do not twist or wring). After it is damp dry - you can spread out and "finger press" on a glass top table or water proof flat surface. Some people really want to "block" lace - pinning it all out on styrofoam. I don't recommend that for very fine lace... too much stress on fiber as it shrinks and dries. If you need to flatten it more - then a warm iron could be used by using a damp pressing cloth over the lace. Yes, if it survives the washing process, then you could probably utilize it. However, you'll need to continue to hand launder. Now you'll have to remember us and send us a photo of your finished project! Have fun with it! Cheerio, Leslie[/QUOTE]
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