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    Communities > Forums > Needle Arts
    Forum: Needle ArtsReplies: 5, Views: 200
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    Jeansgarden
    Goleta, CA

    January 22, 2006 7:27 PM

    Post #1993623

    I have some VERY minor repair work that needs to be done on an antique table runner. I am not capable of doing it myself. Can anyone recommend someone who does this kind of work?

    Thanks!

    Jean

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    stownes
    Mansfield, TX (Zone 8a)

    January 26, 2006 1:14 PM

    Post #2001497

    You could check with local specialty shops (that carry heirloom sewing supplies, embroidery, etc). A lot of them give classes and might know of someone. Beautiful table runner.
    Jeansgarden
    Goleta, CA

    January 28, 2006 2:29 PM

    Post #2006229

    Oh good idea! Hadn't thought of that!

    Thanks Stownes.

    Jean
    bedouin
    Fort Lauderdale, FL (Zone 10b)

    January 10, 2008 5:37 AM

    Post #4382721

    Charming as well as beautiful table runner.
    MaypopLaurel
    Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA (Zone 7b)

    March 18, 2008 12:29 AM

    Post #4676308

    I am new here and have been a student of traditional Japanese silk embroidery for over five years. The most "simple" repair requires hand dyed silk (imported from China or, as I prefer, from Japan) and framing the piece for correct tension. This may be simple in your estimation... but not. The creation of many of these old embroideries requires/ed specialized skills, but even more, specialized tools and equipment. I'd be glad to send you pics of my work and if I can help please DMail. Regardless of what you do with your runner, the piece is a treasure and should be stored or repaired accordingly.
    traveler5
    West Islip, NY

    September 22, 2009 7:28 PM

    Post #7092637

    While I cannot repair your pc. I did want to say it is beautiful and I wish you luck. A few years back I joined an on line sild embroidery forum. It has gone out of business. They would have a new project each month and you would join the project. I really enjoyed it. I no sooner bought some new ribbon and that was the end of them. Anyone know of another forum such as that one? I'd certainly like to know.

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