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ADO
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Internationally known manufacturer of fine lace and
fabric. Custom drapes, swags, yardage. See
Drapery Lace.
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Bay
Windows
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The swag pairs are good top treatments for the bays
that have the 2 smaller windows on the sides. Spring tension rods are
often used. There are bay window rods available also.
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Bedskirt
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Full platform, split corners, bedskirts go under the
mattress and the lace falls to the floor.
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Boucle |
100% polyester
textured netting-like fabric used as the sheer for the macrame ring lace
drapes.
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Clipped Embroidery |
Sheer background net, with
or without pattern, then additional designs are "embroidered" and
clipped. 100% polyester, with a slight shimmer. Used for lace curtains,
runners, doilies and mantle scarves.
See
Clipped Embroidery Patterns.
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Comforter
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Bed cover with polyester fill with a lace top,
sometimes quilted.
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Crush Lace |
Lace textiles created using an unique
"crushing" process. It gives the lace a slightly crumpled effect.
The texture is heat-set to last through repeated washings. This
process may result in some size variations. A Vintage look in 100%
polyester with a cotton-like feel. Our current Crush Lace Patterns are
Brighton and
Coventry.
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Curtain
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A decorative window covering, hung with curtain rods,
café rods, or small diameter decorator rods ( not over 3/4 inch).
Most curtains have a 1.5 inch rod pocket and a 1 inch header (above the
rod). See
Lace Curtains.
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Doily
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Small decorative piece of lace. Also used to help protect
furniture.
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Door
Panels & Sidelights
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These curtains have rod pockets and headers at the top
and bottom. They are mounted with flat curtain rods to hold the
curtain close to the door. Sidelights are used on the narrow panels
usually found beside doors. The measurements are from rod to rod
(where the tension is), the header above and below the rod is not
included in the size.
See
Measuring for Door Panels and Sidelights
and
Door Panels & Sidelight Patterns.
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Drape
Shade
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Usually narrower than panels, flatter like a shade,
the drape shade has tie-ups that give a soft, drape feeling. Made by
Heritage Lace in three patterns: Heirloom, English Ivy and Sheer
Divine.
See
Drape Shades.
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Draperies |
Drapery lace is
dimensionally stable. This means it will not shrink, stretch, twist, or
otherwise lose its shape. Draperies are usually hung on a traverse
type rod, and the measurements are exact. Drapery lace makes beautiful
curtains also.
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Dust
Ruffle
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Full platform, split corners, bedskirts go under the
mattress and the lace falls to the floor.
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Festoon

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Lace festoons can be used alone as valances or
inserted between swag pairs. Festoons are shorter on the sides and
longer in the middle, creating a dip of about 24 inches.
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Fullness |
Fullness is a matter of personal taste.
Our ready-made curtains are designed to fit one window about 28 to 45"
wide and are about 1.5 times fullness. Draperies are usually fuller - up
to 4 times the window width. Macrame ring lace with sheers should be
1.75 to 2 times. To calculate fullness, determine the rod width that the
curtains will cover and multiply by your desired fullness. |
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Great
Bay Lace
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A manufacturer of fine lace from Liechtenstein.
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Header, heading |
This is the
little part above the rod. Also below the rod for door panels and
sidelights.
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Heavy
Weight
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Made with a larger sized yard, sometimes referred to
as Alpine weight, it is usually used for top treatments and tiers, but
not panels. Table lace is available.
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Heritage
Lace
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A manufacturer of fine lace in the USA.
See Heritage
Lace Patterns.
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Home-Tex
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An importer of fine European laces and custom lace
curtains and drapes.
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Lace Curtains |
Curtains made
from lace in many decorating styles from traditional to thematic.
Usually knit to size available in cotton, cotton-poly blends and
polyester. There are one piece swags, swag pairs, insert valances, drape
shades, tiers, panels, panel pairs, door panels and sidelights. Our lace
curtains are "engineered", which means they are knit to shape and not
cut and sewn. See
Lace Curtain Patterns.
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Light
Weight
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Made with fine (tiny) sized yarns, it has a sheer
appearance. Not good for table lace.
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Mantle
Scarf
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Mantle Scarves are decorative lace for the mantle.
Most have a front drop that is 60" wide. The measurements include
the "tails" which hang down each end.
Example: Heirloom comes 20x91 - the front drop is 60", leaving
31" divided by 2 for each tail (15.5). The part that rests on top of
the mantle is 7-9 inches, so 20 less 9 is an 11 inch front drop.
Heirloom also comes 20x80, which fits mantles 48" wide.
For longer (left to right) mantles the tails will not hang down as
much or at all.
See
Mantle Scarf Patterns.
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Macrame
Ring Lace
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Imported from Europe, we cannot make it in the USA.
Very detailed, exquisite, heavier, with decorative rings which the rod
weaves through. It comes in specific drops, and is cut to fit your
window width. Recommended fullness is 1.5 times your window width. It
can also be added to sheers for longer treatments or made into swags.
See
Macrame Lace Patterns.
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Measuring
for Curtains
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Measurements are from the top of the curtain. The rod pocket is 1.5". The
60" wide curtain fits windows 30 to 45" wide. The 45"
wide fits windows 20 to 30" wide. Use as many as you need to get
your desired fullness. Fullness is a matter of personal taste. Custom
lengths are available in some patterns and sometimes custom widths.
Rod pocket and header can sometimes be sewn to your specifications.
Lace curtains may be hung inside or outside the window frame.
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Measuring for Tablecloths
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For rectangle and oval tables, measure length and
width. For round and square tables, measure diameter. Important: Add
length of leaf/leaves if you will be using them. Add double the length
of the drop. The drop is the part of the tablecloth that hangs from
the edge of the table. This measurement must be added to length and
width. Add an extra 16-30 inches to total table and leaf measurements
to give you an 8-15 inch formal drop on all sides. It is not improper
for the drop to touch chairs. See
Fit for Tablecloths and
Tablecloth Sizes by Pattern.
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Medium
Weight
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Made with medium sized yarns, it is the most widely
used lace. It is also good for table lace.
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Nottingham
Lace
Scottish Lace
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Created on the Nottingham loom, which was invented in
England in the mid 18th century, it made lace affordable to all. Each
pattern requires months of preparation in the design department. The
22 inch long jacquard pattern cards are hand punched in the original
tradition of Nottingham lace. The looms are then fitted with the hand
tied pattern consisting of 1000-4000 punched cards. The large looms
are all fitted with three individual yarn sources, that have to be
wound prior to going on the loom. The creation of Nottingham Lace is
fascinating and justly considered an art. These are sometimes referred
to as "net" laces.
We get our Nottingham Lace from Scotland. The USA lace makers have
discontinued operating their Nottingham lace looms.
See
Scottish Lace, Nottingham Lace
Patterns.
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Oxford
House Collection
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A manufacturer of fine lace in the USA.
See
Oxford House Patterns.
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Panel

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Usually covers the entire window from the top and can
hang to the sill, apron or floor.
Most of our panels are 60" wide
and are intended to cover one window about 30 to 48" wide. Use
more panels for wider windows.
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Point
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Point refers to the number of threads per inch. The
highest point for curtains is fourteen. The higher the number,
the finer and more delicate is the lace. (And more expensive).
The point term is only used in reference to Nottingham and Scottish
Net Laces. It does not apply to laces made on Jacquard machines.
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Pointe
d'Esprit
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Refers to a net lace with small "points" in the
netting. This is a simple, graceful lace that fits in any decor. We
have two patterns:
Amanda, a Scottish lace, and
Point d'Esprit, a
cotton-rich lace.
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Ready-made curtains |
Most ready-made curtains
are designed to cover one window. Curtains are not as "precise" in
measurements as draperies. There are tolerances that may result in
slightly varying widths or lengths. It is important to purchase all you
will need at one time to help avoid this problem and the retired pattern
problem. All our lace manufacturers work very hard to achieve exact
measurements from lot to lot and the problem occurs infrequently, but is
still an annoyance. We will strive to help you if this problem
arises.
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Retired Patterns |
These patterns are no
longer in production. Once we are out of inventory and the
manufacturer is out of inventory, we can no longer order it for you.
We try and keep the website up to date. If we cannot fill your order, we
will advise you before we ship.
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Rods
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Use tension/spring rods, curtain projection rods or
café rods. Rods should not exceed 3/4" in diameter as most rod
pockets are 1 1/2 inches.
Sash Rods are used for Door Panels
and Sidelights to hold the curtain close to the surface.
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Runner
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A longer decorative piece of lace used on tables,
hutches, bureaus, counters, coffee tables, shelves, etc.
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Scarf
Valance
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Long piece of lace, it is draped over rods or swag holders
and usually hangs to the floor, even "puddling" on the
floor. Can also be used to make Bishops sleeves.
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Scottish Lace
Nottingham
Lace
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Created on the Nottingham loom, which was invented in
England in the mid 18th century, it made lace affordable to all. Each
pattern requires months of preparation in the design department. The
22 inch long jacquard pattern cards are hand punched in the original
tradition of Nottingham lace. The looms are then fitted with the hand
tied pattern consisting of 1000-4000 punched cards. The large looms
are all fitted with three individual yarn sources, that have to be
wound prior to going on the loom. The creation of Nottingham Lace is
fascinating and justly considered an art. These are sometimes referred
to as "net" laces.
We get our Nottingham Lace from Scotland. The USA lace makers have
discontinued operating their Nottingham lace looms.
See
Scottish Lace, Nottingham Lace
Patterns.
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Shelf
Scarves
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Designed to rest on the shelf and hang over the front
about 4 to 5". There are no tails like the mantle scarves.
They come in two sizes: 23" for 24" shelves and 35" for 36" shelves.
See
Shelf Scarves.
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Swag, One Piece

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These swags
are all one piece. For wider windows, you would need to use more than
one. Each is designed for windows about 30" to 48" wide, depending on
the fullness you like.
See
Lace Swag Patterns.
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Swag
Pair

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A 2 piece swag, a right and a left side. Length refers
to the drop on each side. The Valance/Insert or Festoon can be
inserted between the Swag Pair for wider windows or a fuller look.
Swags may be used alone as a top treatment, or with tiers or panels.
See
Lace Swag Patterns.
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Table
Topper
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A decorative piece of lace that covers small tables or
is a large centerpiece for a large table.
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Tier

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Tiers are hung from the middle (approximately) to the
sill. Most of our tiers are one piece. Use multiples for wider
windows. Tiers can sometimes be used as a valance where more drop is desired.
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Valance

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Any top treatment is termed a Valance. Hung from the
top of the window; swags, festoons, scarf valances, insert/valances
would qualify as Valances.
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Valance/Insert
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This piece can be used as a Valance or as an insert
for the Swag Pair.
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Wall
Hanging
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Decorative lace wall art. Ready to hang - the hanger
is included.
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Wide
Windows
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Use multiples to get the fullness you want. See Swags.
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