Author and Irish lace historian Maire Treanor will present a one-hour illustrated talk on the history and patterns of Irish Clones lace on July 29, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the James J. Hill House in St. Paul.

Treanor will also sign copies of her book “Clones Lace,” which will be available for purchase. Refreshments and a special theme tour of the Hill House highlighting Mrs. Hill’s needlework will follow the program.

Maire Treanor has a blog at http://cloneslace.wordpress.com/ .

$10 general, $8 for Minnesota Historical Society members; reservations recommended:  651-297-2555.