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Lace Projects
The Olney Lace Circle have taken part in a number of lace
projects in the past.
Project One
At the 1986 AGM, a member wondered if it might be a good
idea if the Lace Circle design and make a piece of modern
lace which might then be donated to the Cowper and Newton
Museum in Olney. The 'piece of modern lace' became a set
of four pictures, each interpreting one of the four seasons.
Lesley Hancon designed and organised the making of these
pictures.
The first picture to be worked on was Summer. It depicts
the bridge and church of Olney - a scene which has been
painted many times through the years.
The finished picture measures 2 feet square and has a 3-D
effect created by the blossom on the tree being made of
individual petals standing proud of the background as do
the wings of the butterflies and dragonfly.
The second picture was Winter. The view is from a window
in the Museum and looks out onto the Bull Hotel in the High
Street and we chose a Christmassy theme. The robin has a
padded body and the candle is also raised. The Christmas
roses and the ivy stand away from the background.
The Autumn picture is of Cowper's Oak - no longer in existence.
The Spring picture is of the Lace Building in the High
Street with spring flowers in the foreground.
The time spent on all four pictures probably exceeds 2,000
hours.
The Lace Circle have gained a great deal from this project
- fellowship, confidence to attempt more challenging work
and using colour for the first time!
The four pictures were handed over to the
Cowper
and Newton Museum. They are on display in the Museum
alongside examples of old lace.
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Project Two
In 1992 Olney's Community Centre, was re-opened by The
Duchess of Kent on 1st October. The Lace Circle was asked
to demonstrate lace on that occasion and also to make an
item of lace which could be presented to Her Royal Highness.
As the Duchess was to be presented with a copy of The Olney
Hymns by John Newton, we decided that a bookmark would be
appropriate. Two identical Bucks Point motifs were mounted,
one each end, onto ribbon. The Duchess of Kent seemed thrilled
to receive the gift and showed great interest in our lacemaking.
Bucks motifs made by June and Diana
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Project Three
The Lace Circle has also been involved in 'The One World
Quilt' on display at the Cathedral Church in Central Milton
Keynes. We made a 'Tree of Life'
Tree of Life - Quilt Detail
A similar project was done in Olney (on a smaller scale)
and we did another tree design.
Project Four
The Olney Textile Map is our most recent lace project contributing
to the locality. This map is on display at the Olney Community
Centre, High Street Olney.
Lesley Hancon's contemporary design of the River Ouse was
our subject and is worked in Milanese lace.
The River Ouse in situ on the Textile
Map
Projects of 2004
Our last projects were to create a chess board design in lace and make a lace
making scarecrow!
Future
Projects
In the future we would like to work with other lace
groups, either in the UK or further a field. If you are interested
in joining us on the project and/or have suggestions for
a theme please let us know.
Contact Lesley at: lesjohn.hancon@btopenworld.com
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