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

> And now for your viewing pleasure:
>
> Found two delightful online exhibits at the Lacis Museum in Berkeley,
> California. The next-best thing to being there!
>
> http://lacismuseum.org/exhibits.html
>
> Save this 'til you've fixed a cup of tea or a glass of wine, as
> appropriate, and take some time to relax with it.
>
> Sue
>
>
>

> Oh, my! Loved the descriptions. This is to savor indeed.
>
> Dianne
>
> Susan Hartman wrote:
>> And now for your viewing pleasure:
>> Found two delightful online exhibits at the Lacis Museum in Berkeley,
>> California. The next-best thing to being there!
>> http://lacismuseum.org/exhibits.html
>> Save this 'til you've fixed a cup of tea or a glass of wine, as
>> appropriate, and take some time to relax with it.
>> Sue
>
>

> 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
>> wanted some idea of exactly what I was looking at, the fabric,
>> technique or date.
>> MargW
>
> "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
>