Gallery of Traditional Tie Albs
These are pictures of some of the albs that I've made in the past.
Some are with lace available through me and some are with lace from the customer.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the laces available through me. Please see the Lace Options page under the "MORE..." heading up above.
You may also want to view the gallery of surplices, and the square-neck albs, to see garments with other laces.
Some are with lace available through me and some are with lace from the customer.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the laces available through me. Please see the Lace Options page under the "MORE..." heading up above.
You may also want to view the gallery of surplices, and the square-neck albs, to see garments with other laces.
details for the style options, fabric choices, prices, etc. are on the "Male Albs" page
hip-to-hem lace - LL-180
(no longer available)
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hip-to-hem lace - LL-295 (no longer available)
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sunflower Battenburg lace (sorry, it's no longer available through me)
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hip-to-hem Battenburg lace (not available through me)
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Notation regarding "hip-to-hem" laces
LL-180 and LL-295:
On Monday, Dec. 4th, I received some very disheartening news - neither of these laces are available any more. The supplier of these laces is having trouble finding a new embroiderer since the original gentleman passed away. He's working diligently because he truly understands the need. He also told me that if and when he finds an embroiderer he will be doing some different patterns. Unfortunately, I know of no other resource for beautiful laces like these with ecclesiastical designs, so please keep this intention in your prayers to our Lady. I'll post the new ones just as soon as they are available.
Battenburg laces:
I receive many, many requests for this gorgeous lace. However, it is extremely hard to find because women no longer occupy themselves with hand work in any of the needle arts. The best advice I can pass along to assist you is to:
(a) pray to St. Anthony to assist you in finding it,
(b) watch the internet for old albs with this lace; then it can be removed from the old alb, and attached to a new alb,
(c) watch the internet for large rectangular Battenburg tablecloths, and then it can be cut to size and attached to an alb,
(d) before you purchase something, send me the link so I can look it over and make sure it will work,
(e) find someone who would be willing to serve Holy Mother Church by making it for you. Yes, it is time-consuming, but it can be done - even a priest did it for himself because he couldn't find the lace. Read his story here. A good source for information, instruction books, and supplies is Lacis.com. (on their site, go to "online shopping"; click on "Needlework Techniques" under the Books heading; scroll down to "Lace" and click on needle and Battenberg.)
Other options:
So, at present, these are the only options I can offer for hip-to-hem lace:
1) I have some embroidered sheer laces. These have the ecclesiastical designs, but are embroidered on an organza fabric. The organza is a bit stiffer than the soft, cotton netting that the LL-180 and LL-295 were embroidered on, but they work well enough too. These can be viewed at the very bottom of the page, "gallery of surplices."
2) I have some re-embroidered laces. These are very soft and elegant, but have just floral designs rather than ecclesiastical. They are not pictured on the website, but just send me an email to request my lace document.
3) Since your order wouldn't be sewn for quite some time, you can always go ahead and place the order for an alb with "hip-to-hem" lace and pray that you'll have some better options in time. If nothing becomes available, you can simply cancel the order or choose a different lace.
4) If you know of someone who can crochet, it is not difficult at all to crochet beautiful lace like the one pictured at the far right just below here. It takes a good bit of time, but it's not difficult!!! There are several different ecclesiastical designs available ranging from small to large, etc. The possibilities are endless. I would be more than happy to help anyone who would like information and tips!!!
So, please, pass on my contact information to anyone who may be interested in helping Holy Mother Church and Her priests in the needle arts of: a) crocheting lace for albs, surplices, or altar cloths
b) hand tatting lace for stole collars, palls, alb or surplice sleeves, neck, and front openings
c) hand embroidery for palls
LL-180 and LL-295:
On Monday, Dec. 4th, I received some very disheartening news - neither of these laces are available any more. The supplier of these laces is having trouble finding a new embroiderer since the original gentleman passed away. He's working diligently because he truly understands the need. He also told me that if and when he finds an embroiderer he will be doing some different patterns. Unfortunately, I know of no other resource for beautiful laces like these with ecclesiastical designs, so please keep this intention in your prayers to our Lady. I'll post the new ones just as soon as they are available.
Battenburg laces:
I receive many, many requests for this gorgeous lace. However, it is extremely hard to find because women no longer occupy themselves with hand work in any of the needle arts. The best advice I can pass along to assist you is to:
(a) pray to St. Anthony to assist you in finding it,
(b) watch the internet for old albs with this lace; then it can be removed from the old alb, and attached to a new alb,
(c) watch the internet for large rectangular Battenburg tablecloths, and then it can be cut to size and attached to an alb,
(d) before you purchase something, send me the link so I can look it over and make sure it will work,
(e) find someone who would be willing to serve Holy Mother Church by making it for you. Yes, it is time-consuming, but it can be done - even a priest did it for himself because he couldn't find the lace. Read his story here. A good source for information, instruction books, and supplies is Lacis.com. (on their site, go to "online shopping"; click on "Needlework Techniques" under the Books heading; scroll down to "Lace" and click on needle and Battenberg.)
Other options:
So, at present, these are the only options I can offer for hip-to-hem lace:
1) I have some embroidered sheer laces. These have the ecclesiastical designs, but are embroidered on an organza fabric. The organza is a bit stiffer than the soft, cotton netting that the LL-180 and LL-295 were embroidered on, but they work well enough too. These can be viewed at the very bottom of the page, "gallery of surplices."
2) I have some re-embroidered laces. These are very soft and elegant, but have just floral designs rather than ecclesiastical. They are not pictured on the website, but just send me an email to request my lace document.
3) Since your order wouldn't be sewn for quite some time, you can always go ahead and place the order for an alb with "hip-to-hem" lace and pray that you'll have some better options in time. If nothing becomes available, you can simply cancel the order or choose a different lace.
4) If you know of someone who can crochet, it is not difficult at all to crochet beautiful lace like the one pictured at the far right just below here. It takes a good bit of time, but it's not difficult!!! There are several different ecclesiastical designs available ranging from small to large, etc. The possibilities are endless. I would be more than happy to help anyone who would like information and tips!!!
So, please, pass on my contact information to anyone who may be interested in helping Holy Mother Church and Her priests in the needle arts of: a) crocheting lace for albs, surplices, or altar cloths
b) hand tatting lace for stole collars, palls, alb or surplice sleeves, neck, and front openings
c) hand embroidery for palls
Marian filet lace (MT-1097)
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Alpha Omega design (LL-780 & 781)
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IHS design (LL-703 & 704)
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hand-made filet crochet lace (not available through me, but see the notation just above)
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simple cross design (LL-710)
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Battenburg lace (BBS-700)
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Battenburg lace (BBE-300)
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hand-made bobbin lace (BLE-550)
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angels, IHS, & ciborium (MT-1369e)
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IHS with cross (LL-701 insert)
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IHS with tall cross and three nails (MT-5751 insert)
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traditional tie alb with no lace
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close-up of angels (MT-1369e)
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lace around neckband and front opening (This hand crocheted lace is not available through me.)
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close-up of Holy Eucharist lace (MT-6195)
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Mrs. Patti Dunne - Seamstress
2422 S. 16th St. - #4
Omaha, NE 68108
Phone: (402) 650-2061
Email: jmannej5@yahoo.com
2422 S. 16th St. - #4
Omaha, NE 68108
Phone: (402) 650-2061
Email: jmannej5@yahoo.com