Dear all, Thank you for the many responses to Anne of Green Gables. It seems that handicraft was important in the life of the author because she mentioned it throughout the story. It is described as knitting, crochet, lace ....also Point lace???
I have hitherto found only Tatting and Battenberg lace for that period in Canada. Although among the many emigrants from England were probably lacemakers who were active in bobbin and needle lace. In stories about 19th century Canada, sometimes Devon lace is mentioned. In Anne of Green Gables, making handicrafts is mainly described as a social event. The women and girls come together to make handicrafts in group. Why were making handicrafts so important or necessary to keep those meetings? In Victorian times, making handicraft in group was part of their life. I wonder whether it is still the same nowadays. Do lacemakers prefer to sit on their own or do they prefer to make lace in a group? Anne of Green Gables is not just a tale for children. Anyone who makes handicrafts may have to think about the social aspect of lacemaking when reading the story. - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
