![\"RIBBON](\"https:\/\/www.brickhousefabrics.com\/mm5\/graphics\/00000001\/Ribbon-tr-1000cl.jpg\")
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Let’s take a look at the two kinds of lace we have.
\n(Well, there is a third,
\nbut more about that later.)<\/p>\n
The majority of the lace we have
\nis Nottingham lace,
\nthough we do have two patterns at the moment
\nthat are Madras lace.<\/p>\n
Madras lace was first manufactured in
\nMadras, India.
\nThe actual pattern is woven onto a gauze like background,
\nand then the edges of the fill, as it is called, are cut,
\nwhich gives a slight 3-D effect.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n I love it, An example would be our <\/p>\n The lace we carry is not done as panels. For instance, <\/p>\n These fabrics do of course make wonderful curtains. We have sold lace to people for weddings- Tablecloths are another use for lace. The spring floral pattern with daffodils and iris is done like this.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The point of the double border is the outer border pattern I think this is a wonderful idea! Nottingham lace is a knit lace, The Nottingham lace we have is 100% cotton. Of course any of the lace can be used for clothing, One of the things I do love is the attention to detail.<\/p>\n Here this Art Nouveau floral pattern <\/p>\n The Bird Rose Lace has a pretty border of <\/p>\n The lace scroll floral pattern has <\/p>\n So, why lace? While there is a romantic aspect of lace, And, it doesn’t need to be full panels, The third lace we have is totally different.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is a solid fabric that has been laser cut For all of the different lace fabrics we have see the<\/p>\n![\"MADRASS](\"https:\/\/www.brickhousefabrics.com\/mm5\/graphics\/00000001\/3\/Butterfly-ivory-lace-9.jpg\")
\nit has a totally different feel and effect from
\nNottingham lace fabrics.<\/p>\n
\nPolar Bear Lace!
\nThis would be fun in a winter cabin!<\/p>\n![\"POLAR](\"https:\/\/www.brickhousefabrics.com\/mm5\/graphics\/00000001\/3\/polar-lace-99a.jpg\")
\nWe have full width lace,
\nwhich varies depending on the pattern.<\/p>\n
\nthe polar bear lace is 68″ wide,
\nthe Nottingham lace
\nwith the floral medalion pattern is only 38″ in width.<\/p>\n![\"FLORAL](\"https:\/\/www.brickhousefabrics.com\/mm5\/graphics\/00000001\/lomand-white-ivory-a1000_800x640.jpg\")
\nBut, because they have not been made into panels,
\nthey can be used for other things.<\/p>\n
\nwe even had the privilege of supplying lace for a bride’s veil and train.<\/p>\n
\nSome of these lace fabrics come with a double border
\nthat runs along the selvedge edges.<\/p>\n![\"DOUBLE](\"https:\/\/www.brickhousefabrics.com\/mm5\/graphics\/00000001\/Moray-bone-eg-1000.jpg\")
\ncan be carefully snipped away,
\nand used along the cut edges,
\nthere by finishing a length of lace for a table cloth.<\/p>\n
\nIt is so much nicer than having a plain turned edge
\nat the top and bottom of a dining room table cloth!<\/p>\n
\nas opposed to the Madras lace, which is woven.<\/p>\n
\nAnd it is produced on looms, some of which date back to the early 1900’s.
\nThese have been updated over the years,
\nand now have been integrated with computer technology for designs.<\/p>\n
\ntable clothes, pillow overlays, and other objects,
\nand of course,
\ncurtain panels.<\/p>\n
\nhas a delicate selvedge edge.
\nThis needs no finishing if used for a lace curtain panel.
\nOne can sew a rod pocket at the top,
\nor just turn the edge and use cafe clips for hanging,
\nand hem the bottom,
\nand voila!- a finished curtain!<\/p>\n![\"ART](\"https:\/\/www.brickhousefabrics.com\/mm5\/graphics\/00000001\/Francee-white-cl2-1000.jpg\")
\na trellis with roses.<\/p>\n![\"BIRD](\"https:\/\/www.brickhousefabrics.com\/mm5\/graphics\/00000001\/Kelso-white-cl-1000_800x640.jpg\")
\na delicate scalloped border,
\nperfectly in keeping with the lace pattern.<\/p>\n![\"LACE](\"https:\/\/www.brickhousefabrics.com\/mm5\/graphics\/00000001\/Selkirk-cl-1000ab.jpg\")
\nWell, if you are decorating for a certain cottage look,
\nit is a possibility.
\nAnd, certainly a lot of Victorian houses used lace.
\nMost of Europe uses lace for curtains.<\/p>\n
\nit also has practicality.
\nIt gives a room privacy while allowing in light.
\nAnd, it can help keep out drafts.<\/p>\n
\nIt can be used just for top and bottom window valences.<\/p>\n![\"CHEVRON](\"https:\/\/www.brickhousefabrics.com\/mm5\/graphics\/00000001\/3\/chevron%20lace-bbbb-9.jpg\"){kind=icon}
\ninto a lacey chevron pattern.
\nA modern\u00a0 twist on lace!<\/p>\n