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Sooooo exciting!!! I got to tat with Georgia Seitz!!! Had lunch with Tat-man!!!![](//2.bp.blogspot.com/_dFSfJDvkbOU/SJsf2K9cqNI/AAAAAAAACbw/NrbYXUQdpYY/s320/IOLI_tatting_on_glass.jpg)
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so many other wonderful lacemaking folks as well - such a full, delightful day!
I was impressed by the art glass work combined with tatting, and the electroformed enamel and copper tatting by
Jennifer Halvorson.
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Got to see - close up - loads and loads of beautiful handmade lace, both antique and contemporary. Many beautiful examples of lace artistry, including some works by
Janice Blair.
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Shopped at table after table of fabulous arrays of lacemaking goodies from outstanding artisans and sensational shops.
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Watched gorgeous lace in the process of being made.
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What a memorable experience! So glad that I was able to attend this major event, with the very pleasant company of the lovely ladies of the
Lighthouse Lacers guild.
Many thanks and high praise for a job well done to the Land of Lincoln Lacemakers for hosting the 2008 Convention of the International Old Lacers, Inc.
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Thanks also to Kate Henry, who graciously allowed me to take some photos of her beautiful collection of 18th century lace.
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