Re: [lace] Arachne Commems

So sorry Liz about your cat's sugery. Best of luck with that. I too would be interested in bobbins. Somehow missed that as well. Changed from digest to daily messages so should see this stuff. Sue Meissner Master spinner and fiber artist On Mar 26, 2015, at 02:17, The Lace Bee

[lace] Silk lace fan

This was posted on facebook page. Incredible silk lace fan. http://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/citylife-articles/fan-of-the-century-revisit ing-the-lady-of-lace/ Sue M - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] RE: Wool for a bolster pillow?

Would look for worsted wool. Mens suit remnants. Thin. Non pilling. Smooth. Wicks away moisture. The thing about uncovered wool is that it is a dust and cat hair magnet. That is why cotton covering recommended. Sue M Fiber Artist Sent from my iPhone On May 20, 2015, at 2:45 PM, Jane

[lace] June 21 International Lace Day

This is published on facebook. The idea is to make lace in public. I will be in master spinner exam all day but maybe can steal a moment or two. It is also Father's Day in the US and Canada. Lots going on that day. Sue M - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

Re: [lace] June 21 International Lace Day

I think it was started by Dutch. Do not know much lse about origins. Bet they did not consider Father's Day when they planned. Sue M On Jun 15, 2015, at 08:53, laceandb...@aol.com wrote: If this is a new event/idea someone's come up with, why not have it the same day as the already long

Re: [lace] Linen colour

Agree with Alex and Brenda. I grow flax for handspinning. Have done so for six years. Environmental conditions do affect color as does retting process, be it dew retting, pond retting, or my method baby pool retting. I believe the flax seed variety also gives subtle color differences at least

[lace] Smoke

Conservators would know what works. Maybe activated charcoal? Sue M Sent from my iPhone - 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] booking teachers

The weeks of IOLI vary due to venue availability. There are other events that book a couple of years in advance so by the time IOLI team negotiates contracts the hotels may be booked. Sue M On Jul 1, 2015, at 22:10, laceviolins...@comcast.net wrote: We have Lace days in Utah in July the

[lace] 1931 lace making clip

Shared this on facebook. A British Pathe silent black and white clip of bobbin lace. Single handed! On facebook we had several say Lace type is Beds but one said Cluny. What do you all think? Sue http://youtu.be/IwcSaAXtZsc - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

Re: [lace] idrija thread

I think we are comparing two different things. Z plied thread will keep more of its twist while working than an S plied thread. Twist motion is z twist so z plied threads will not loosen while being made into lace. S plied threads will lose their ply twist ergo 'soften' while making lace.

Re: [lace] spiders in lace

Good to know flat spiders preferred. Can anyone remind me how not to have pin mark in center? Thanks Sue M Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2015, at 11:25 AM, d2one...@comcast.net wrote: In researching material for a workshop on torchon spiders for our guild, I came across Gertrude

[lace] Torchon and direction

If Torchon is done right side up, why are pattern prickings the opposite to the final photo? I worked on a Lace guild rainbow bookmark. The stripes on the pricking went opposite to what the finished photo showed. Happened on a big nativity pattern as well ( that that was free style). Sue M

Re: [lace] Wire lace mini discovery

Would a drop spindle or support spindle work? Sue M Sent from my iPhone On Aug 7, 2015, at 10:22 PM, Kim Davis k...@wirelace.net wrote: This also works well with a bobbin winder, attaching the ends of the bobbins to a bobbin. When I don't have another pair of hands around I duck tape

Re: [lace] Equivalence of Superior Threads' Kimono Silk

You could figure out yards per pound. (100x 840 silk constant)/2= 42000ypp Sue M > On Oct 28, 2015, at 15:17, Debora Lustgarten wrote: > > Hello all, > > Does anyone on the list know the equivalence or wraps per cm of Superior > Threads' "Kimono Silk" #100/2? > Many

Re: [lace] Equivalence of Superior Threads' Kimono Silk

t; Brenda > >> On 29 Oct 2015, at 00:05, Bespokethreadsandyarns <bespokethreadsandya...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> You could figure out yards per pound. (100x 840 silk constant)/2= 42000ypp >> >> Sue M >> >>> On Oct 28, 2015, at 15:17, Debora

Re: [lace] Multi-part prickings tricky; skeins also tricky

For very fine yarns such as used in bobbin lace, umbrella swifts are not the best. Towards the end of ending off, the skein may drop leaving a tangled mess. Instead a skein winder (not a ball winder) such as used on charkas work well. I use that type for silks, fine cottons and linens. Sue

[lace] Threads questions

Cannot find in Paternoster's book, Lisbeth 80 nor Frank's 20/3 ( both referenced in Ulrike's Torchon book. Can anyne help me out? Need wraps per centimater. Thanks. Sue M - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help,

Re: [lace] Supporting young lacemakers

When non fiber artists ask about cost of a handmade item and I quote how many hours of work go into it, I too hear them balk at the cost. I throw it back on them and ask how much they feel they should be paid for X amount of hours of work. Usually gets them to think how much their time is worth

[lace] CottonThread

I am also intrugued by the tread. When I handspin cotton for thread, it is finished as a skein because I am guessing cotton as many threads were sold by unit weight. 840 yards in a hank of cotton. So could be 1/4 hank lengths. I have seen antique thread skein bobbin winding stations. As far

Re: [lace] Red Dye stains

Color catchers I did not recommend as post dye treatment. Ritz dye remover which is done with only affected fabric. Sue M Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 21, 2017, at 7:56 AM, Lbuyred wrote: > > I just listened to a talk from a guilt teacher who said she was successful >