By Elisabeth Khan
At Nancy VanOphem’s house in Washington, MI, a group of women are relaxing with a cup of coffee and dessert after a long day. They’ve come from near and far to immerse themselves in a topic dear to their hearts: lace. Their “guru” is Anny Noben-Slegers, a veteran lace instructor from Belgium who crosses the Atlantic   each year to lead workshops from Michigan to Florida. This is the 7th year Nancy hosts a class at her home, a place that reflects the passion they all share: lace is …