Re: [lace] Dentelle Bigouden

Wow! Some of those would take a while just to put on! Very beautiful! Thanks for the link. Liz Roberts in beautiful, cool and sunny Missouri, USA Looking back through my National Geographic magazines I found an article about the headdresses of Bigouden. I've copied this link. Hope it works.

Re: [lace] Sea Silk

Thanks for sharing this! It is a very intriguing story. Liz in Missouri USA -Original Message- From: Jane To: lace Sent: Wed, Sep 2, 2015 6:02 am Subject: [lace] Sea Silk I've never heard of sea silk before, but found this article

Re: [lace] lace resources for non net users

That's a great resource, Jenny! I've tried describing bobbin lace to people before and I can tell by their expression they don't know what I'm talking about. Those who sew have in mind a sewing machine bobbin. Bobbin lace is very uncommon where I live. Liz in Missouri, USA -Original

Re: [lace] Lizbeth 10 thread vs Anchor Freccia 12

Susan, It is listed in Addendum Edition 5 under Handy Hands, then Lizbeth. Addendum Edition 5 lists size 10, but I don't know if that answers your question. http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/threads/add5.html Liz in hot, hot hot, Missouri, USA -Original Message- From: Susan

[lace] Smoke smell in books

I have used white vinegar to freshen my carpet. While I would hesitate to spray any on the book itself, I wonder if leaving the book open near a bowl of white vinegar might help? I've also mixed a little baking soda to a larger amount of white vinegar with a couple of drops of mild essential

Re: [lace] June 21 International Lace Day

Making lace in public can take place in libraries, malls, parks, or anywhere a table and chair can be set up comfortably for the lace maker. I'm not sure scheduling a specific day is as important as the fact we want to share the experience and make others aware of the art of making lace. I

Re: [lace] Bolster pillow

Great directions, Susan! Liz Roberts Springfield MO where it is damp with the promise of more rain. The plants are loving it, but there has been flooding in low lying areas. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

Re: [lace] The altar cloths are finished.

Lyn, The altar lace is fabulous! You crafted an amazing creation of love and dedication. I love the story accompanying the photo, too. Liz Roberts Springfield MO

[lace] Lace Police

After all,there are no lace police I'd like to put that on a pin cushion on my pillow on my cover cloth to remind those who think they are lace police! LOL Liz in Missouri, USA where it is cool, windy and damp. I love days like this because it makes me want to cozy up somewhere with a good

Re: [lace] Every week an edging of insertion

This s a wonderful idea! I love it! Thanks! Liz in cool and cloudy Missouri USA where autumn has come. -Original Message- From: Gon Homburg gon.homb...@planet.nl To: lacelijst - lace@arachne.com Sent: Wed, Nov 5, 2014 9:29 am Subject: [lace] Every week an edging of insertion Dear

[lace] Lace making for Girl Scout Badge

I ran across this ebay listing. The second book indicates it was printed for use for a scouting type badge. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Bks-How-to-Make-Lace-/111345874048?pt=US_Nonfiction _Bookhash=item19ecbb3480 Liz in cloudy and windy Missouri where we are hoping to get some rain in the next

Re: [lace-chat] Measuring molasses

My mom used to have us put a couple of teaspoons in milk and stir it up good and drink it when we were feeling a bit run down. She said it is a good source for potassium and iron. I got to where I like it that way and sometimes have it when I have a sweet tooth and there aren't any sweets in the

[lace] Embroidered flour sacks - history

My mom (now deceased) told me when she was young the girls in her family had underwear made from flower sacks. She didn't say if they were embroidered or not. There were 9 kids in the family and feeding and clothing them all was not cheap. I gathered flour sack underwear was not stylish and she

[lace] Ruth Bean

I found this on the Internet regarding Ruth Bean Publishing. Could it be the same book publisher? (I've never seen any of her books so I have no way of knowing if she published herself). http://www.londonbookfair.co.uk/en/Exhibitors/72592/Ruth-Bean-Publishers Liz in ouch-cold Missouri where we

[lace] Refreshed hex pillow

Jean Nathan - regarding your new hex pillow - I get a thrill out of taking something a little past its prime and fixing it like new. It sounds like you got a nice treat from an old treasure. I wouldn't have thought of shaving the bumpy stuff down. I did put layers of wool over older pillows to

Re: [lace] Old beds

Double amen to that! Those teachers who discourage also take joy from the craft when they criticize this way! Liz in cool and windy Missouri USA where the leaves are beginning to change color. Unfortunately, I have way too many green tomatoes and it is supposed to freeze Monday night.

Re: [lace] Old beds

Our lace group is small (about 20 members) but we currently have a couple of really kind and generous members who are willing to baby sit those of us with less confidence and knowledge. They lead without pushing and not only tell us how to do it, but also show us how to determine where to go on

Re: [lace] American Arachnids, How will you spend October 1?

Ha ha! I wasn't anticipating it being that bad, but perhaps I should rethink any plans to be out and about on that day! I guess it could shut down the Internet if people sign up online. It could cause the servers to crash! Liz in Missouri, USA I am planning to spend October 1 hiding under my

[lace] pattern drawing software

Thank you everyone for all the great suggestions for pattern making software. What a great lace community this is! I had no idea there could be that many options and I will definitely try them all out. Liz in sunny and humid Missouri where we frequently have weather you can wear. - To

Re: [lace] Honiton book help

I see Pattern 51 now - it is under Chapter 6, Raised and Rolled Work, page 62. I was looking under Chapter 8 (leaves) before. Sorry! Liz -Original Message- From: Clay Blackwell clayblackw...@comcast.net To: Bev Walker walker.b...@gmail.com Cc: Arachne lace@arachne.com Sent: Tue, Jun

[lace] Pattern drawing software

I will have a great opportunity through my employer to explore/learn any of several hundred different computer software programs over a week's time. Besides Excel (and its formula mysteries) I thought I would check out any possible programs that could be used for bobbin lace pattern making. Does

[lace] Out of print books and public domain

I have been following this thread with interest. As a relatively new lacer, it has been very disappointing to me to find so many very interesting sounding lace books labeled as out of print or unavailable except at the unreasonably high prices from dealers of used books. It is almost as though

[lace] Music symbol pricking

Someone requested a pattern for a music symbol. Here is one, but I don't remember if this is the one they were looking for. http://dentelle-fuseau.pagesperso-orange.fr/cartonCLB7.htm Liz in humid Missouri where we may get some severe storms overnight. The sun is shining for now and we have all

[lace] Machine made lace on TV show How It's Made

I just saw this show tonight. It is episode 551 dated 4 18 13. It was interesting to see they used a card with holes in it to create the pattern. I guess I'm prejudiced though because I think hand made lace is 1000 times nicer! Liz in Missouri where who knows what the weather will be like from

Re: [lace] anniversary logo

I like this design! It looks like it could be very versatile and it is so lacy it is not quite as icky as a real spider! I'm not sure if as a beginner I would be able to work it, but I think I could try, with a little help. Liz in sloppy wet and snowy Missouri. I am member of Arachne since

[lace] Arachne 20 years commemorative suggestions

How about commemorative name tags? Or maybe someone on the list (with more knowledge and talent than I)would be willing to design a small piece of commemorative lace that we could each work for ourselves? If the pricking is posted online everyone could download and print it and we could make our

[lace] Jenny Koops' books

I did an Internet search and couldn't find anything on Jenny's books. I take it they aren't sold internationally? I'm in the US. I'd love to have the one with crosses. Liz in chilly, rainy Missouri. The soil is drinking it up after the drought last summer. - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] cover cloths

I have been using old sheets to cover the pillow, and bandanas under the bobbins. I found some bandanas at a thrift store with spider webs on it. I thought they were very appropriate! I choose colors and prints I like and of a weight that will wash well. They seem to be about the right size

[lace] Lurkers vs. Volunteers

Vila, I feel the same way! There have been many times in life when I have been shot down in the prescence of others when I attempted to contribute something in various circumstance. I tend to be a non-combative type of person so I don't challenge the other person (even when I disagree or feel

Re: [lace] Continental Pillows and tubular pillow made from carpet tube

I haven't made one yet but I did pick up some large heavy duty cardboard tubes from a local carpet shop. They usually just throw them in the dumpster and said I could have as many as I wanted. I took one a little over 4 1/4 in diameter and another a little over 5 1/4 in diameter. They were

[lace] Luring to Lace - making lace in public places

Lace Where You Are is a good motto. I work part time in a city park building and have permission from my boss to bring my lace making in and work on it during slow times. Of course my first priority is to guests so I put it aside when necessary. My boss said she sees no problem with it since the

[lace] lace page with patterns

Hi all, I ran across this page and thought I'd share for those who haven't already found it. Click planche A, B, or C to view the patterns. Click on the individual box to view the whole thing. http://dentelle-fuseau.pagesperso-orange.fr/carton.htm Liz in chilly Missouri, USA - To unsubscribe

[lace] arthritic hands and lace making

I have fibromyalgia and arthritis. I have been told I also have carpal tunnel syndrome, but it isn't as bothersome as the other two. I usually try to pace myself and not push too hard at anything. Weather changes can throw me for a loop because I will start hurting for no apparent reason. Very

Re: [lace-chat] Borrowers???

So that is where my mind goes when I get absent minded! Sometimes I think I forgot it somewhere else. Could be I'm the one popping in and out and misplacing my things in that other dimension. The nice thing about losing things for a long period of time is that when I finally find them, they are

[lace-chat] Bread and butter pickle juice

Not long ago, several of you mentioned adding more ingredients to oil or vinegar after the initial product was consumed. I loved that idea, and have since added red onions, peppers and cucumber to bread and butter pickle juice/vinegar and love it! I may also consider using it for 3 bean salad as

Re: [lace] pillow question

This is in the US, but there are two reviewers who did use it for lace pillows. I bought a sheet, but have not tried cutting or using yet. It seems firm without being hard. They shipped it flat. I plan to make blocks with it.