Was I last to discover that this fall the Burda publishing house is considering republishing some or all of Herbert Niebling's incredible lace designs? Information is here: Herbert Niebling Patterns

Write a letter to Dr. Burda -- time is of the essence since we don't know exactly when they're meeting and airmail to Germany may take up to 10 days. His address:

Dr. Hubert Burda
Verlag Aenne Burda
Am Kestendamm 1
D-77652, Offenburg
Germany

tel: +49(781)84 02
fax: +49(781)04 32 91
Internet URL: http://www.burda.de/
email: Internet email: burdamoden@vab.burda.com
or info@hubert-burda-media.com, attn Dr. Hubert Burda

These are detailed, elegant and unique old designs, many organic with beautiful flower and leaf motifs. See Laritza Taft's samples at http://www.angelfire.com/on2/fwlaceknitter/

I couldn't believe my good luck in finding this information -- it would be a travesty to lose these patterns, and a real gift to have them back (particularly in English). Take a look -- if you haven't discovered Niebling, a real treat is in store!

Please write a letter and pass this info on to your LYS, friends, and knitting groups in your area.