If you still are puzzled by individual pieces of lace and linens after comparing their stitchery to examples in the Guide to Lace and Linens, e-mail small scans to me for additional information. One scan must be an extreme close-up detailing the thread manipulations. Another should be an overview of the entire item. From the close-up view, I can generally identify if a piece is handmade or machine, and tell how it was made. As time permits, I will reply with a personal e-mail. If it is unusual, and a full appraisal might be warranted, I can give you an estimate of the time and cost of an appraisal that will give you a value for replacement or insurance purposes. Pieces that offer interesting teaching possibilities may be selected to be used as examples and featured on this web site. Before an item is featured on the web site, the owner will be contacted