Re: [lace] Convention, Money

2006-07-18 Thread Gail Young
Hello All I don't think that you need to worry too much about currency. We Canadians are very accustomed to dealing with international guests, and especially those from south of the border. Most places will accept U.S. dollars cash. The merchant converts it into Canadian dollars and

Re: [lace] Jean Leader books

2006-07-18 Thread Jean Leader
At 6:38 am -0400 16/7/06, Jean Nathan wrote: Jean, just been browsing Amazon and came across: Thistle, Rose, Daffodil, Shamrock and a Fuchsia: Five Motifs Using Bedfordshire Lace Techniques (Paperback) by you published June 2006. I've got your bookmarks book and the Bucks point from the Lace

[lace] IOLI - pillows and meeting

2006-07-18 Thread lucieduf
Since I am driving to Montreal with friends, I could bring a few (3) pink styrofoam pillows with me for others to use. They are not fancy but they are large and octogonal. Let me know if this could be of help. Also, the Ottawa Lacemakers Guild has a display table in the vendors room. I will be

Fw: [lace] My lace present

2006-07-18 Thread Sue
Annette and Silvia Thank you both for this, I haven't previously seen this lace and mistook the edging for croche.. I do understand what you are saying about the edging being needle not crochet. It is a very pretty piece and yes I do feel like a very lucky Mum Enjoyed looking at the site

[lace] Greek Connections for Lace Embroidery - OIDFA

2006-07-18 Thread Jeriames
Dear Lacemakers, This morning I've been searching for Greek-American museums and other connections where it might be possible to order the new book on Embroidery in Chios that we were just told about. It is possible you have already seen the pictures of the OIDFA Congress in Greece, but if

[lace] Bayeux Lace book - English translation

2006-07-18 Thread beth
Hi, everyone I've just translated pages 9-14 (the introductory section explaining the basic techniques) of the Fouriscot/Salvador book on Bayeux lace into English for Delores - if anyone else who has the book would find an English tranlation useful, let me know (off-list) and I'll email you a

[lace] Re: Arachne lunch at Montreal convention

2006-07-18 Thread Jean Leader
At 8:47 pm -0400 16/7/06, Janice Blair wrote: No-one contacted me about an Arachne meeting so maybe we should plan on eating lunch on Monday together in the hotel. Haven't seen any more about this - is it going to happen? I'm in favour. Jean - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Christine Johnson ...Australia

2006-07-18 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Sorry to post this to the list BUT... some weeks ago I had a message from Christine and I replied. I wondered if she ever received it as she requested that I got in touch. I have replied again but have had no response. Is my mail getting through? Many thanks Anne Drew North Herts U.K.

RE: [lace] Re: Arachne lunch at Montreal convention

2006-07-18 Thread Beth Mccasland
If it isn't too late to organize something, me too! eeek, I'm not packed yet, but I do have piles all over the house - with a cat trying to be on top. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans Where it's hot, muggy, with daily thunderstorms. [Original Message] From: Jean Leader [EMAIL

[lace] Re: Convention - Money

2006-07-18 Thread eileen.collins
One more thought on traveling to any foreign country, or even across the USA. If you are using any credit or debit cards, be sure to contact the customer support people at your financial institution and tell them when and where you are traveling. If you don't, you might not be able to use it

[lace] Re: Convention - Money

2006-07-18 Thread robinlace
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One more thought on traveling to any foreign country, or even across the USA. If you are using any credit or debit cards, be sure to contact the customer support people at your financial institution and tell them when and where you are traveling. If you don't,

[lace-chat] Computers Alone At Night

2006-07-18 Thread Carol Melton
*Subject:* COMPUTERS ALONE AT NIGHT **Have you ever noticed when you use your computer first thing in the morning, the icons appear to be in a different place than when you left? Have you sensed that something goes on if you leave your computer on overnite? Well, when you go to bed at