Re: [lace] Lace, not Lace: Contemporary Fiber Art from Lacemaking Techniques

2018-02-23 Thread Sue Babbs
Thanks, Devon That answers a lot of the questions I had about this exhibit. It was good in particular to see that the exhibit will go ahead anyway – it is rather the scale of it that is in question. As I participated in the crocheting of the Urchins I would be very excited to see them in this

Re: [lace] Lace, not Lace: Contemporary Fiber Art from Lacemaking Techniques

2018-02-23 Thread Sue Babbs
Hi Devon Do you have a sense of how much money is still needed to fund the exhibition at the Hunterdon, and what happens to the funds if they don't get enough for the exhibition to go ahead? One of the things I liked about the recent kickstarter for the Massachusetts historical society book

Re: [lace] no messages

2018-02-02 Thread Sue Babbs
Arachne archives https://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/maillist.html say that the last message before yours was one from Jeri Ames on Jan 26th Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

Re: [lace] Poppies.

2018-01-18 Thread Sue Babbs
If you're on pinterest (which I'm not) there seem to be some tatted poppy patterns pictured there: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/271341946275392590/ and I tracked down a few patterns: https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2014/09/tatting-pattern-tiny-heart-poppy-part-2.html

Re: [lace] Commemorative poppies for the Australian War memorial in Canberra

2018-01-18 Thread Sue Babbs
I have enlarged the pattern by 20%, and am working the first one in perle 5!!! which fills this space nicely, and should produce poppies with 4 leaves in the the size that is required (8-9cm). I am using 20 gauge artistic wire in burgundy with 1 thread of perle 5 to make the edge pair. I have

[lace] Re: commemorative poppies for the Australian War Memorial in Canberra

2018-01-15 Thread Sue Babbs
Back in August I posted about this project to create commemorative poppies: https://5000poppies.wordpress.com/ There is lots of information on this website. You can get lost in it for ages!! I am planning to participate in honor of my paternal grandmother’s two brothers, who had emigrated to

[lace] Re: Making Lace in Central Slovakia - By the Poor for the Rich: Lace in Context

2018-01-05 Thread Sue Babbs
Very well written article! It describes well the hold bobbin lace making has over me – the musicality of the bobbins, the therapy aspect, the obsession which means I am not so whole if I have not made lace for a while and so on. Thanks for pointing it out, Jeri. And I am so impressed that you

Re: [lace] Yarn help, please.

2018-01-03 Thread Sue Babbs
On a separate chart Ravelry says light fingering = 3 ply Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Re: [lace] Yarn help, please.

2018-01-03 Thread Sue Babbs
Ravelry says that Schoeller Souvenir is now discontinued but was fingering weight, with Gauge 29.0 to 38.0 sts = 4 inches (10cm) and Needle size US 1½ - 2½ or 2.5 - 3mm. It doesn't give wraps per inch Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: Elizabeth Ligeti. Sent:

Re: [lace] help

2017-12-30 Thread Sue Babbs
I've sent instructions to Agnes which should help her Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Fw: [lace] Suitable thread for filet lace?

2017-12-16 Thread Sue Babbs
Dianne's reply came to me privately, so I'm forwarding it to Arachne and Joseph: -Original Message- From: Dianne Nicholson Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 9:13 AM To: Sue Babbs Subject: Re: [lace] Suitable thread for filet lace? When I was taught to make the ground or netting, back

[lace] Suitable thread for filet lace?

2017-12-16 Thread Sue Babbs
I'm trying changing the subject line on this one, in case it triggers an answer that will help Joseph. I think that I recall some people on this list who make filet lace. Can anyone advise Joseph on what a suitable thread would be for him to use to make filet lace? Sue

Re: [lace] Merry Christmas on Flickr!

2017-12-12 Thread Sue Babbs
Susan The frisado wreath looks magnificent. I'm sure your friend will enjoy the lovely earrings too. You have been so busy this year with so many lace techniques Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

Re: [lace] RE: Footside on left or right?

2017-12-12 Thread Sue Babbs
Sorry everyone - operator malfunction! The "send" button on my Kindle is where the "delete" button is on my laptop screen! Maybe it was simply that the person who brought the technique to England could remember the technique but put the pricking on the pillow upside down, thus changing the

Re: [lace] Block pillow question

2017-12-10 Thread Sue Babbs
The half blocks are purely spacers, if you work on them then they aren't available when you need to move your work only a little. Why wouldn't you work on a full block to be able to turn a corner? Sometimes a full block would be too long to fit in to reach the corner, so I would work on a

Re: [lace] Block pillow question

2017-12-10 Thread Sue Babbs
"It is important to remember that you never work on the half blocks they are purely for getting the block you are using in a comfortable place for working . " I'm curious! Why do you say this, Malvary? I don't see what would be the problem with working on the half blocks. I will work on

Re: [lace] Re: Block pillow question

2017-12-10 Thread Sue Babbs
My preference for size of block pillow depends on the width of the piece of lace being worked - and sometimes on its length too if it's a large panel. I like to have a lot of space at the side of the pillow for storing bobbins as I work. I like the block pillows from Church Meadow Crafts, as I

Re: [lace] Ipswich lace

2017-12-09 Thread Sue Babbs
And I bought it when I first heard it was in print. Definitely worth getting. I put it on the demo table at the Chicago Botanic Garden so that I could talk about historical lace in the USA Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line:

Re: [lace] Ipswich pillow

2017-12-08 Thread Sue Babbs
Here's an easier link to this Ipswich style pillow in Jeri's collection which I hope will work fine Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo

Re: [lace] Re: St. Catherine's Day-Cattern Cakes

2017-11-01 Thread Sue Babbs
I suspect some of the problem in the dryness of the cattern cakes is the difference in flour from the UK to the USA. I often have to add more liquid over here than I did when I made the same recipe in the UK, but you need to know what the consistency should be to get that right. Also I

Re: [lace] FW: Quaker samplers from Ackworth, Doing Research atMuseum Sites

2017-10-11 Thread Sue Babbs
Well done, Devon. Thank you for offering to do this! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: DevonThein Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 7:46 AM To: N.A. Neff ; lace@arachne.com ; jeria...@aol.com Subject: RE: [lace] FW: Quaker samplers from Ackworth, Doing Research

[lace] New Crochet Artwork - volunteers needed

2017-09-26 Thread Sue Babbs
I have just received this email from the architect for the large urchins in Singapore and the hat in Amsterdam. If anyone wants to know more, I have a pdf which I can forward to you Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com From: Jin Choi Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 7:38 PM To: suebabbs...@gmail.com

[lace] Re: Arachne Lace Exchanges

2017-09-09 Thread Sue Babbs
Yes, I too have received surprise thank you pieces of lace from Lin Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com From: jeria...@aol.com Sent: Saturday, September 9, 2017 9:43 AM To: lace@arachne.com Cc: devonth...@gmail.com ; suebabbs...@gmail.com ; walker.b...@gmail.com Subject: Arachne Lace Exchanges Thanks

Re: [lace] Beginner Pattern

2017-09-08 Thread Sue Babbs
What a cute cat pattern! And so good for beginners. Thanks for sharing, Janice. Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Re: [lace] Mending fences for 2017 Arachne exchange

2017-09-07 Thread Sue Babbs
Well said, Susan!. Thanks for putting all that into words. I cannot work out what has really happened here - nor do I really want to - so hope that your words will bring peace and reconciliation Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

Re: [lace] Reposting Jeri's email on Levey

2017-09-07 Thread Sue Babbs
Aha! Well done Devon!! Glad to be back in communication with you easily! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Re: [lace] Reposting Jeri's email on Levey

2017-09-07 Thread Sue Babbs
Yes they do appear in the archive, but if I don't receive the original message from Jeri I don't know one has been sent, so I don't know to go to the archive to look for it! When someone replies to Jeri online, then I know to go to the archives. A frustrating necessity! Sue

Re: [lace] Reposting Jeri's email on Levey

2017-09-07 Thread Sue Babbs
It is strange that I get Devon's email to the list but not Jeri's. I don't understand why some aol posts work and others don't. They don't even arrive in the spam box, but are just completely missing. With the ease of getting a gmail address these days, I wonder if that would help you both

Re: [lace] Stumpwork casket

2017-09-06 Thread Sue Babbs
I occasionally dream a bit more about what I might do - but events keep happening that make me too busy to get started Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: Jane Bawn Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 1:10 PM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: RE: [lace] Stumpwork casket

[lace] Fw: Sad News

2017-09-04 Thread Sue Babbs
I have just received this message. Many of you will own a copy of Santana Levey’s “ Lace: A History” From: The School of Historical Dress Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 3:28 AM To: jtiram...@theschoolofhistoricaldress.org.uk Subject: Sad News Dear All, We have some very sad news to tell

[lace] Re: International Challenge and Online Exhibition of Handmade Bobbin Lace

2017-08-31 Thread Sue Babbs
I tried sending this in June, but have just realised I used the wrong email address to send it, so I’m not sure if it reached Arachne or not. So I’m trying again! Lenka Suchanek has posted a lovely heart pattern, with a challenge to enter if you wish:

Re: [lace] Poppy project

2017-08-30 Thread Sue Babbs
I've sent a message to the organizers of the poppy project to see if bobbin or needle lace poppies would be acceptable to them, and will let you know when I get a reply. Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] commemorative poppies for the Australian War Memorial in Canberra

2017-08-27 Thread Sue Babbs
I have just been told about this project to create commemorative poppies, and thought I’d post it in case anyone wants to participate: https://5000poppies.wordpress.com/ Here’s a quick intro from the website: we are in the throes of planning our final installation at the Australian War

Re: [lace] Dyeing cotton threads

2017-08-25 Thread Sue Babbs
Hi Joseph Simple answer to your questions are yes and yes! Don't tie the figure of 8 knots too tightly or you'll get white patches under where they were. Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here.

Re: [lace] Pictures added to Flicker.

2017-08-23 Thread Sue Babbs
I do not advise moving the photos. Last time we lost all the tags and information, and I have no enthusiasm to re-do all of that again Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace-chat] Plait and braid: was: [lace] Re: question

2017-07-10 Thread Sue Babbs
In England plait is said "plat" - so the Hoosiers are doing well there! I was surprised when we moved to America to discover midwesterners saying "plate" - it's logical, but then English pronunciation isn't!! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace] previous post about IOLI Convention

2017-07-06 Thread Sue Babbs
Yes, I received it. Thank you for posting it, Arlene. It was most helpful and informative Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Re: [lace] Conneaut, Ohio lace exhibit

2017-07-01 Thread Sue Babbs
Wow! You've worked hard to put all that together! Well done!! I was tickled to see a photo of one of the Singapore sea urchins in there!! Good example of current lace! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

Re: [lace] posting pictures to Flickr?

2017-06-29 Thread Sue Babbs
I'll send Arlene the instructions immediately Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] Sold - Book for sale: New Patterns in Honiton Lace", by Caroline and Barry Biggins

2017-06-26 Thread Sue Babbs
Wow! That book sale was fast!! 44 minutes (and could have been shorter if I’d visited my computer earlier)! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

[lace] Book for sale: New Patterns in Honiton Lace", by Caroline and Barry Biggins

2017-06-26 Thread Sue Babbs
I found when tidying my lace library that I have two copies of " New Patterns in Honiton Lace", by Caroline and Barry Biggins. This is a completely unused copy of the 2002 edition that I am selling. It does have my name written on the first page. Price ($20 USD) includes first class post shipping

Re: [lace] exchange site now online

2017-06-14 Thread Sue Babbs
Thank you so much, Jenny, for all the work you have put into making the bookmarks visible to all of us, whether or not we were able to participate in the exchange (and, yes, once again, I was too busy). They are lovely - and such variety in them. Does Julie de Loe, CA, remember where the

Re: [lace] Custom machine lace

2017-06-09 Thread Sue Babbs
If you pay, Devon, I'll try it !! Grin!! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

Re: [lace] Testing whether Italics will process on Arachne's Old Server

2017-06-08 Thread Sue Babbs
Same here! Just wondering what happens if I type Tønder, for example, Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Re: [lace] Book on the Ipswich Samples from 1789-1790

2017-06-06 Thread Sue Babbs
I've ordered it too! Well done, Karen Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

Re: [lace] IDRIJA Lace 5-Way Join through one bead, and hanging beads

2017-06-01 Thread Sue Babbs
Even the enlarged image is too blurry for me to be able to make out details. I wonder if the the hole in the bead is meant to be large enough to thread both plaited pairs through it? As to the hanging beads, I would guess you could start and finish the flower at the point from which they

Re: [lace] Translating lace books

2017-05-27 Thread Sue Babbs
It did come through to Arachne both times, but it didn't show up in the archives! http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/ Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] RE: Convention.

2017-04-23 Thread Sue Babbs
I got my first choice too!! Hurrah!! Looking forward to Philly in July Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Re: [lace] Cross with my cat

2017-04-19 Thread Sue Babbs
Oh dear, Jenny, that was a naughty session by Merlin! I thought my previous cat was enough of a nuisance that she liked to sleep on the lace pillows. I solved that by making her one of her own out of builders' foam. Present cat has now stopped pulling pins out, but she spent a year removing

Re: [lace] Tour All Hollows Museum in Honiton

2017-04-02 Thread Sue Babbs
If you want so search Google you will probably have to use the spelling All Hallows (not Hollows) Museum TInyurl is: http://preview.tinyurl.com/k8yvkt2 or http://tinyurl.com/k8yvkt2 Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

Re: [lace] Fwd: The Urchins

2017-03-21 Thread Sue Babbs
It was my whole that were sore!! That was why I couldn't do more. I've regained feeling in my fingers now, they were numb for a while. definitely a different scale from 140/2 lace thread!! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

Re: [lace] Fwd: The Urchins

2017-03-21 Thread Sue Babbs
I see they somehow the urls for the Urchin project somehow got stripped from the email I sent. Thanks for letting me know, Lin. Here’s the link to the installation in Singapore: http://choishine.com/urchins.html Construction: http://choishine.com/UrchinsFabrication.html Concept:

Re: [lace] instructions

2017-03-20 Thread Sue Babbs
I also think the way people learn to make lace is an issue. I learned in England and was given a pricking and taught to look at the original lace / photo of lace and see what stitches were worked at each pinhole, and also taught how to start and finish in various ways. Written instructions and

Re: [lace] bowing off

2017-03-01 Thread Sue Babbs
Lorelei, It's an easy technique to learn and useful if you are cutting off pairs and want them ready knotted to wind a little back and use in another part of the project. Gil, I have never been taught it in relation to any other lace where it might be useful e.g. tape laces, Milanese etc.

Fw: [lace] Arachne Flickr

2017-02-19 Thread Sue Babbs
The password to this Flickr account changed at the end of December 2016. If you have a password that includes 2017 it is the most current password. If not, and you want to be able to add photos, email me privately for the password Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to

Fw: [lace] Arachne Flickr

2017-02-18 Thread Sue Babbs
All sorted! -Original Message- From: Susan Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2017 4:17 PM To: Sue Babbs Subject: Re: [lace] Arachne Flickr Thank you Sue! I didn't get the memo about the new password . Mystery solved. Many thanks. I wanted to post some new pics. Sincerely, Susan

Re: [lace] Binche challenge

2017-02-10 Thread Sue Babbs
Neat solution to the piece you don't want to complete! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: jo Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 5:56 AM To: 'Arachne -' Subject: RE: [lace] binche challenge I'm not the only one being challenged: http://tinyurl.com/zervkav - To

Re: [lace] lappets

2017-02-09 Thread Sue Babbs
She is spectacular, Janice! Well done!! I remember conversing with Holly about that birth sac and what she was going to do with the design when she worked on it - a plant was our favoured suggestion. I've added her to your album in Flickr I look forward to seeing the ostrich in due course.

Re: [lace] 2017 IOLI convention registration

2017-02-09 Thread Sue Babbs
Decisions made and form in the mail. Now, what can I do while my fingers are crossed for my first choices? Hee! hee! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] lily lappet - pattern?

2017-02-07 Thread Sue Babbs
Yes, I was thinking of it more as a purse front or wall-hanging or some such thing – not being likely to wear a lappet!The flowers are so prettily designed – we’ll all just have to wait and see what it develops into. I was assuming that Devonia planned that 2 would be made and attached

Re: [lace] lily lappet - pattern?

2017-02-07 Thread Sue Babbs
Thank you all for your helpful comments. Now I'm home and at a printer, I've been able to print it the photo off, and it comes out quite clearly. I've added it to my collection of lace to make at some point . Grin! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com I spotted a lovely piece of lace on page 4 of

[lace] lily lappet - pattern?

2017-02-05 Thread Sue Babbs
I spotted a lovely piece of lace on page 4 of the Honiton Lace book on “the professor’s site” https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/books/archive_032.pdf Does anyone know if there is a pattern or pricking available for this piece anywhere? Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To

Re: [lace] Lace on my window

2017-01-22 Thread Sue Babbs
That looks like a very attractive edging on your window, Antje. Lovely! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

[lace] Beware of Gmail phishing scam

2017-01-20 Thread Sue Babbs
I’ve just been alerted to a new scam being played on gmail users: http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/originals/ct-gmail-phishing-attack-uiuc -bsi-20170119-story.html The brief details are: Gmail users receive an email that may appear to come from someone they know, including what looks like

[lace-chat] Beware of Gmail phishing scam

2017-01-20 Thread Sue Babbs
I’ve just been alerted to a new scam being played on gmail users: http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/originals/ct-gmail-phishing-attack-uiuc -bsi-20170119-story.html The brief details are: Gmail users receive an email that may appear to come from someone they know, including what looks like

Re: [lace] Black Tie

2017-01-17 Thread Sue Babbs
I spent ages looking for question marks before realising that the jumble of coloured lace on the right were what you were talking about, Malvary!! I had wondered why that multi-coloured piece was given such prominence. Now I understand! I'm looking forward to both magazines, neither of which

Re: [lace] Flicker member name and password

2017-01-16 Thread Sue Babbs
I've sent the latest username and password to Brownwen for Flickr, as she requested Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Re: [lace] The Lace Guild website

2017-01-10 Thread Sue Babbs
I heartily second that vote of thanks to David and Jean for many years volunteer work! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] Christmas Lace Star has now been mounted

2017-01-05 Thread Sue Babbs
I'll take down the 3-D lace dragon and hang the star from that hook in the ceiling for the Christmas season. Will be visible from lounge, dining area and even my craft area! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Christmas Lace Star has now been mounted

2017-01-05 Thread Sue Babbs
It’s off the pillow and I am on the whole very pleased with it. It’s in a free-standing comet-shaped metal frame (also sold by the online shop where I got the pattern). I laid it down on black velvet to get contrast for all the threads in it and have uploaded more photos to Flickr for anyone

Re: [lace] 2017 IOLI convention classes

2017-01-04 Thread Sue Babbs
Registration form is here: https://internationalorganizationoflace.org/Conventions/2017Convention/Registration/2017regform.pdf Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ -Original Message- From: Dianne Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2017 1:15 PM To: Anita

Re: [lace] Christmas Lace Star finished

2017-01-02 Thread Sue Babbs
Yes, I wanted to make the wise men have richer looking clothes - hence the purple, and gold in them. The Virgin Mary is often depicted with blue and rose garments - sometimes white, but I was trying also to get a balanced effect in the piece. I also used some slubby silk threads in the

[lace] Christmas Lace Star finished

2017-01-02 Thread Sue Babbs
A while back I saw a lace comet with a Christmas scene in it on Facebook, and knew I wanted to make it. I finally started it in September and didn’t manage to get it finished before western Christmas (12/25) but have finished it before Orthodox Christmas ! I still have to mount it in its

Re: [lace] Re: Arachne Handbook etc

2017-01-02 Thread Sue Babbs
Whether I'm logged into yahoo as Arachne or my own Yahoo account myself, the hyperlink takes me directly to the lace photos - but I'm in America, like Clay. Can't imagine what else but country can be affecting it - but I'm not a computer expert Sue attached photograph of a young man at a

[lace] Re: Arachne FLICKER

2017-01-02 Thread Sue Babbs
Anyone can look at the photos on Flickr – the link is posted at the end of every Arachne messages: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ You only need the login info if you want to upload or edit your photos in it Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] Arachne Flickr page

2017-01-02 Thread Sue Babbs
Welcome, Joseph. I don’t think we have many rules – being polite and courteous is probably the main one (and you are that!) and there are some restrictions on advertising sales of items if one owns a lacemaking business. Also it is important to trim the emails as some people receive the

[lace] Re: Arachne Flickr page

2016-12-30 Thread Sue Babbs
Clay and I have now changed the password – email me personally if you want to know it, as we don’t want to put it on Arachne where it will end up in the archives for the whole world to find! Beth, I will send it to you in a separate email Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace] Arachne Flickr page

2016-12-30 Thread Sue Babbs
Correct, Amanda. We will all have to wait politely until Clay has some time to deal with this issue. Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

Re: [lace] Arachne Flickr page

2016-12-30 Thread Sue Babbs
Thanks, Clay. No problem. Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: Clay Blackwell Sue, I haven't been in for a while,but it sounds as if I need to change the password. I'll do it tomorrow and let you know how it goes... Clay - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] Re: Arachne Flickr page

2016-12-30 Thread Sue Babbs
I tried to upload some photos the other day for someone else and discovered this problem. I wrote to Clay asking her to change the Flickr account password, as she is the person that pays for the site for all of our use. I am guessing she is busy with family and will be back in touch once the

[lace] Re: "Lace" Magazine Number 164 Raffle Winner

2016-12-11 Thread Sue Babbs
address, Amanda. Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ From: Sue Babbs Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 7:52 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: "Lace" Magazine Number 164 Raffle I have received two copies of Lace 164 (long story) and would like to offer the s

[lace] "Lace" Magazine Number 164 Raffle

2016-12-07 Thread Sue Babbs
I have received two copies of Lace 164 (long story) and would like to offer the second copy as a raffle item. I would like it to go to someone who is not already a member of the UK Lace Guild and thus receives their own copy. Please reply to me directly (not to Arachne) if you would like to

Re: [lace] Re Lace Facebook

2016-12-05 Thread Sue Babbs
How puzzling and frustrating! The photos are still there on FB, but I don't really understand how Facebook works! I've added some photos to our Flickr site, now it seems clear that the Lace Guild doesn't plan to include such photos in their magazine as they didn't have enough space for them,

Re: [lace] VCB book

2016-12-02 Thread Sue Babbs
This message from Alex was the first I knew that Jeri had written to the list. I had to go to the Archives to read what Jeri had written - similarly for her message re Festive Costume Auction on Dec. 12, 2016 For a while, unblocking your messages worked and I could get your messages on

Re: [lace] Re: Lace Facebook

2016-12-01 Thread Sue Babbs
Thanks, Janice, and well done for patiently working thro the Facebook pages. No, no babies in the family yet. It was part of a challenge with Bobbi Donnelly and Michael Guisiana to produce a Christening Outfit using the same dress pattern. Bobbi, of course, did Tønder lace and I believe

Re: [lace] a good lace day in my mailbox!

2016-11-29 Thread Sue Babbs
Read "San Diego" - At times I hate spellchecker!! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com (which I know reached Janice Blair in Sand Diego some time last week ). - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] a good lace day in my mailbox!

2016-11-29 Thread Sue Babbs
I've finally received my copy of the OIDFA bulletin here in the Midwest of the USA - 13 days after Arlene. Still waiting for the Lace Guild's magazine (which I know reached Janice Blair in Sand Diego some time last week ). Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ -

Re: [lace] Exchange update/Lace magazine

2016-11-24 Thread Sue Babbs
Thanks for the mention, Janice. Yes, I was awarded a Medal of Excellence for the Christening ensemble (dress, blanket and bonnet) which I had made. I am still waiting for it to be sent to me, along with the CD/DVD of the exhibits. When I enquired yesterday I was told by Michelle that the Guild

[lace] Virginia Churchill Bath book

2016-11-23 Thread Sue Babbs
Hi I have had a paper-back copy of Virginia Churchill Bath’s book “Lace” given to me, but I already have a copy. I will happily give it to anyone who wants it, but would like to recover the costs of shipping from Illinois to the recipient. The book weighs just over 2 lb. If I get multiple

Re: [lace] Lace Equipment and subscriptions

2016-11-03 Thread Sue Babbs
Thankfully mine has now grown out of that habit! She used to lay them down in perfect straight lines on the table Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Susan Brooks Sent: Wednesday, November 2, 2016

[lace] Medieval embroidery

2016-11-01 Thread Sue Babbs
For anyone who is in the London area, and interested in Medieval embroidery, I have just seen notice of this one day event mentioned on Thistle Thread ‘s blog, and also a 17th –19th century costuming course: English Medieval Embroidery Unpicked What : Conferences & Symposia When : Saturday 12

Re: [lace] Gon Homburg

2016-10-17 Thread Sue Babbs
Gon, and your team of lace teachers, I would like to heartily endorse Anna's vote of thanks to you all. You have given so generously to the lace community over the last few years with these weekly offerings. I have downloaded all the edging patterns, as I am sure many others have and

Fw: [lace] welcome & Flickr

2016-10-17 Thread Sue Babbs
babbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ From: Susan Sent: Monday, October 17, 2016 8:38 AM To: Sue Babbs Cc: Clay Blackwell Subject: Re: [lace] welcome & Flickr Oh scrap! Thanks for setting me straight Sue. Sheesh. Susan Sent from my iPad On Oct 16, 2016, at 10:19 PM, Sue Babbs

Re: [lace] Hi, New Member here.

2016-10-15 Thread Sue Babbs
Welcome, Joseph. We are a very varied group of lacemakers - in many different countries around the world - some of us have been making lace for many years and others are quite new to the craft. Some make bobbin lace, others needle lace or tatting or knitted or crocheted lace, and so on. You

Re: [lace] Polish lace

2016-09-23 Thread Sue Babbs
I believe koronka klockowa is the term for bobbin lace in Polish. It certainly seems to turn up plenty of hits on Google! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] help

2016-09-19 Thread Sue Babbs
instructions have been emailed to Agnes privately Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] Re: [lace-chat] Selling my lace bobbins :(

2016-09-11 Thread Sue Babbs
Forwarding for you, Ann. So sorry to hear why you had to stop making lace Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: Ann McClean Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 8:22 AM To: lace-c...@arachne.com Subject: [lace-chat] Selling my lace bobbins :( After not making bobbin

Re: [lace] Digital archives university of Arizona

2016-09-10 Thread Sue Babbs
Looks to me as if it's still there... http://www.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/lace.html Happy browsing to check, Susan! I don't have time to go play there today Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: Susan Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 11:09 AM To:

Re: [lace] Re: Distressing news

2016-09-05 Thread Sue Babbs
That is great news! I am sure the baby will bond with her easily - many babies are in special care for this length of time. I am glad that it was only illness keeping Angel from bonding herself Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ -Original

Re: [lace] Translation help?

2016-08-27 Thread Sue Babbs
Susan Can you upload a photo of the lace or pattern so that those of us who don't have the book can see if we can help? Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

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