Fort Walla Walla - Women in History

August is important to women’s history as August 18 is the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment to the United States Constitution, guaranteeing American women the right to vote. 2011 marks the 91st year of national suffrage, as well as the 101st year of Washington state voting rights for women. 
The celebration will feature regional dignitaries speaking about changing women's roles over the past century. Demonstrations in the pioneer settlement may include spinning, quilting and other traditional women's arts of the 19th century. 

The Walla Walla Lacy Lacer's demonstrated Knitting, Tatting and Bobbin Lace Making.

Lace Demonstration and Display 7/16 The Union Bulletin

9 am - 3 pm; Pioneer United Methodist Church, corner of Poplar & S. Colville Street, Walla Walla.
Members of the Walla Walla Lacy Lacers and guest lace makers will demonstrate different types of lace making including bobbin lace, knitted lace crocheted lace and tatted lace. A variety of completed lace items will be on display. Admission is free. An antique sale will be held in the basement of the church at the same time.
 Here are some pictures of our lace group showcasing their art.

Kirkman House Demonstration

Join Us For A Day of Lace Making at the Museum Local lace makers will host a day of lace-making at the Kirkman House this Saturday, April 23. Committed to preserving their tradition, these artists create lace using a variety of methods.  Stop by the museum anytime between 10 am and 4 pm to see demonstrations of bobbin lace, tatting and crocheted lace. Historic and contemporary lace will be on display, including recently acquired pieces that belonged to Isabella Kirkman and her daughter, Fanny Ann Reynolds.

The Walla Walla Lacy Lacers spent the day at the Kirkman House. Bobbin Lace, Lace knitting, tatting  and crotchet wers demonstrated. Here are some pictures of our lacers busy at work. 
Tatting:

                                 

Knitting:

Crocheting:

Bobbin Lace:

We were joined by  two lacers from the Tri Cities

The Kirkman House also had lace on exhibit.  One of the best examples was the Fanny Ann Kirkman Wedding Dress, shown below.

The Walla Walla Lacy Lacers have been in existence for almost a year; but not in any formal way.  We are changing this by formally petitioning to join the International Old Lace Organization and creating our own chapter within that organization.

We hope to populate this Blog with information on our future events and also instructions for lace making.

Our first event will take place this next weekend. Saturday April 23, 2011 at the Kirkman House Museum from 10 - 4.  The Kirkman House Museum is located at 214 N. Colville St., Walla Walla, WA  99362   (509) 529-4373.