HGA PUBLISHES LEAVERS LACE ARTICLE
BY MANON PELLETIER
WGRI’s Manon Pelletier’s article on Leavers lace has been published in the Summer 2020 edition of Spindle, Shuttle & Dyepot, the journal of the Handweavers Guild of America (HGA). Manon has researched Leavers lace production in Rhode Island and writes about the unfortunate decline of this once vibrant industry. Congratulations, Manon. SS&D is available with membership in HGA. For more information: https:// weavespindye.org/ssd/.
Featured in the article is a garment designed and constructed by Manon, which incorporates handwoven cloth and Leavers lace. The dress was displayed at NEWS 2019, and won 1st Place in Fashion, Dress Category.
