[lace] Tatting lady

Sounds like the Tatting person is everywhere!! They are just the same here in Oz - "Look at the lady tatting!" - when there are 2 or 3 signs up - in Large Letters - saying Bobbin Lace! I have decided 90% of the population cannot read!! :)) I did one demo with a tatting lad

[lace] What is everybody up to?

Well, I am Nearly finished working on my Table Ribbon for ILOI, - and I have 2 weeks to finish a NL butterfly for the Guild branch competition,. Added to that, I am half way through an NL piece for the Oz Lace Triennial, with a BL piece to be started as soon as I finish the Table Ribbon - and

[lace] International Postage.

Noelene said "In Australia, international postage vouchers are available for sale through the local post office" I didn't know that, Nolene! Never heard of them! I Must investigate them!! Thanks for the Info. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send ema

[lace] Ruskin Lace

I was recently given a book on "Linen Cut-Work" by Onone Cave. It was the gift-giver's Mother's book, and as she was not into NL she thought I might give it a good home, - rather than throw it away! (Could I Ever!!! :)) ) Chapter 2 is titled "The Nineteenth-century Revival" and is about Joh

[lace] Lacy Top

Tamara said " But I left a 28" *bust* in the dust at about 14... :)" Me too!! Still - I will never fall Flat on my face!!! I carry all before me, -- as my little sister remarked once, many many years ago!!! :)) Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz, where we have an icy wind blowing - straig

[lace] Egyptian Cotton 50/3

My local suppliers - Lace Inspirations, has a "Comparative Thread Sizes chart (Guide Only)" and they show Egyptian Cotton 50/3 in the same column as Madeira Tanne 50, Zwicky silk 100/3, and Brockens & Fresia linens 80/2. Hope this helps. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz, where is is cold, and g

[lace] Lacemakers census

I have been asked by a friend up in Queensland, if there was ever a census of Lacemakers for Scotland. She said:- " my Great grandmother made lace but she was born in Kirkmabreck, Scotland about 1835 and at the time of the 1851 census she was listed as a scholar aged 16. I would dearly like to

[lace] Bedfordshire lacemakers

What an interesting list of Lacemakers names, dates, etc. However, I could not see my Great Grandmother's name there. Her surname was Parrott. Later she married into the Sanders family. She was born in the late 1850's I guess, as Grandma was 20 in 1899. I have a bobbin with her name on and th

[lace] Umlaut

Tamara , I am not much good on the 'puter, either, however on my machine I hold down the alt key (next to the space bar), and, while still holding down the key with the left hand, I type in 0246 on the Numbers on the right side of the keyboard (Not the ones along the top). and hey presto!! up

[lace] Z-twist and S-twist threads

I'm with you, Betty Ann! I had not heard of the different twists in threads either, so I just wound the bobbins, put on a ½ hitch, and made lace!!! I still do it that way, too!! I have never bothered about the twist on the thread! I occasionally have a rogue bobbin hitch - but

[lace] Cloth St etc

Jenny B. - There are many names for the same thing, in lacemaking, due to it evolving in various parts of the world - Take Workers - or Walkers, Weavers, lLeaders or Runners - 5 names for the same thing - the pair that works along a row, and back again!!! Some people call CTC a whole Sti

[lace] I'm New, too

To Helen, in Qld., Oz - I have written to you off list with some Helpful ( I hope!) information. There are lots of bobbin makes in Oz, but most don't have web sites. There are also quite a few suppliers of lacemaking gear. Again - few have web sites, but I have sent you that information, too.

[lace] Springett workshop

In the mid 1980's the Springetts came to Australia (Twice), and gave us workshops. When tensioning up carefully, christine told us to "Milk Fairy Cows" (How do you do that? - Very Carefully!) I wonder if she still tells students that!! It is such a silly phrase, - that one Never, Ever forgets i

Re: [lace] Heavy heart

I would like to add my condolences on the passing of Jean Barrett. Like most of you, I feel you all are my friends. We really are one big family, and the loss of any one peron leaves a big hole. On a brighter note - Tamara - I Love your expression of turning a lemon into lemonade!

[lace] Tambour Lace Interview.

Jo Ann said " I am just finishing up an interview with Greet Rome-Verbeylen for the summer issue of the IOLI Bulletin which will feature tambour lace" Ooooh! Can't wait to read that article! Thank you for letting us know what to look out for.(Only trouble with that is that the 'Summer Editio

[lace] Tambour lace

Margot said""Instead of a stand to hold the frame, I take a leaf out of my dining room table and lay the frame over the opening. Works like a charm!"" What a clever idea! - but doesn't it bother your back as you lean over it? I have a 14 inch quilting hoop on a U frame which sits on my lap, an

[lace] Tambour Lace

I am thinking of trying my hand at Tambour lace. I believe there are 2 books available - one by Fukuyama, and the other the Liers lace by Greet Rome-Verbeylen. I am told Liers Lace and Tambour lace are the same thing. Please can anyone give me book reviews, and/or advice on which would be the

[lace] Tallies/Rocking horse

Thank you all for your replies. How Interesting! I always was told that the fat tallies were Maltese, and the long thin ones were Cluny. Beds people made them to fit the space. I was shown 2 ways of making tallies - on the pillow, and holding the passives in the hand. I tried both ways - and

[lace] rocking horse

Sue, I have just been to have another look at it - and I Must find a copy of the book and make it!! Gee, you make nice tallies!! However I did not realize Russian tallies are made differently to Beds. ones. How do you make them 'differently'? Surely one thread weaving over and under the oth

[lace] Bridal handkie

Lovely Lace, Sue. -- Especially that gorgeous Rocking Horse! Where did you get the pattern, please? I would Love to make it. I made the Honiton rocking horse, from the Biggins Honiton Book, - but I made it in Needlelace, and it looks great. I would love to have a friend for it! Regards f

[lace] Long Lace

Yes, I am making a yard+ of lace - a Table Ribbon for the IOLI competition - If I ever get it finished I seem to be getting too many interruptions lately! Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz Where we have had a spell of Hot humid weather, with heavy rain this afternoon - at last. We

[lace] snake pattern/young lacemakers

Bev said- "I think it's because they are 'tool users'"" I agree. One day I took my bobbin winder to the Club and wound some bobbins while having a chat and coffee. The guys came around like bees to a honey-pot!! I was using a tool and they wanted to see the hows and whys of it!!! I educate

[lace] Aficot - help please

A friend has asked a bobbin maker to make her an aficot, and we have found some pictures of them - but nowhere does it give the size of them. Please could someone who has one, measure it for us! (I am hoping he will make 2 so I can have one as well!!! ) My suggestion that it was "a bit larg

[lace] British National Lace Day

Could someone please explain how the National Lace Day works. I think it sounds like a Great idea, but how Organized is it, or do groups just do their own thing? Maybe we could get something like that going here in Oz. It sounds like a great fun day to be a participant. Regards from Liz i

[lace] Relay

Yes, Australia will still be on winter time in September. This sounds like it could be a lot of fun!! Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace] Time Zone & UK Lace magazine

Elizabeth Ligeti, Melbourne Australia, Zone 10, East. I received my UK Lace magazine yesterday. - another beaut issue! Interesting articles, and patterns, and great colour photographs. Am I the first to receive it? I have not read any mention of others getting theirs. Regards from Liz in

[lace] Second virtual meeting

I just sent to Margot Off list, but obviously I am far too late for the Virtual meeting. I think it happens in the early hours, pre-dawn our time. Pity! .. It would have been fun to participate. It is a Great idea. We had a Lace Day here in Melbourne on Saturday, and the guest speaker was ou

[lace] lacemaker-magnet

At IOLI in Denver last July we were each given a lacemaker fridge magnet with the words "Life without Lace? I'm a frayed knot" surrounding a picture of a lacemaker. I have no idea which group donated these or where they came from. I would love a t-shirt, or sweat shirt with it on, though! D

[lace] hosting an on-line lace meeting

I hope you will give a bit more notice of these Virtual Lace Days, as some of us are in a Very different time zone, ! I missed this one as I have just received the Digest form of Arachne, and although it is 4.30pm here in Melbourne, I know it is 10.30 in Denver. No idea what it is in Sooke at

[lace] Changing a photo to a pattern

Thanks Malvery. I will give it a go - and see what happens! I am glad to know it is not such a stupid idea after all!!! :)) I had a browse through your lace as well. I Love the Trillium. Beaut colours and a great design. Is it you own design? Regards from Liz, in a very hot, humid Melbou

[lace] Changing a photos...

Very many thanks to those kind ladies who have given me lots of help regarding changing a photo to a graphed pattern. I now have Lots of ideas!! Re Oya lace, - Helen "the Aussie in Denver" will be able to put you in touch with Gretchen, formerly of Beggars Lace, or I can give you her email addy

[lace] Changing a photo to a pattern

Can anyone tell me the best way to change a photo into a Cross stitch/filet lace pattern, please? I am sure it is not at easy as getting the photo printed onto graph paper!! Life is Never that easy, -- is it? (said Hopefully!!! :)) ) Cross stitch patterns transfer into filet lace Very well, s

[lace] White hair, & Pene's books

Margot said " young desk clerks take a look at my white hair and don't ask any questions!!!"" What is the old saying:- "If you've got it - Flaunt it"! It is nice to have useful hair - I find the same thing, too!!! I don't get asked to prove I am "of a certain age" (Oh! I Love that exp

[lace] IOLI Bulletin

The incorrect caption did not worry me much (life is Far too short to get in a tizz about such little things), but Carol Williamson might not have such a warped sense of humour as to accept some Radical Reticella!!! :)) I pulled apart the rose spray she put in Lace 59 (I think) and re-

[lace] IOLI Bulletin

Well, the Bulletin has reaches Oz today!! Just had a very quick glance through it, and see a piece of my Radical Reticella is shown inside the front cover. Unfortunately, the caption mentions that it is an adaptation of a Carol Williamson design from Lace - but this is wrong. The neckband I m

[lace] Greetings from DownUnder

I am about to Unsubscribe for the holiday period as I will be away, and no access to a computer! (Yuk!!) I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the Very Best for the Festive Season, and I hope you all have a vey Happy New Year. Stay safe, and Stay well. Regards from Liz in Melb

[lace] BEWARE - Gorgeous Antique Beaded Bone Lace Bobbin * Circa1830

I, too, don't think it looks That old! If it is - well it has not made much lace! :) I browsed the sellers other stuff (clicked on the Elegant ArtsAntiques, - Needlework tools)- and on Page 2 of the list, I came across another bone bobbin dated 1850 which Does look to be that age.

[lace] Marg. Hamer Books.

Helen referred to the Margaret Hamer booklets. There are 6 of them, 2 each in Torchon, Beds, and Bucks laces. They are designed for complete beginners, and some have pattern sheets at the back. There is also a similar booklet on Mounting and Finishing Lace, by Hamer and Waller. Regards from L

[lace] lace bobbins in Radio Times

Please also tell us what the vaulation for a hanging bobbin is, as well as his reason for Honiton bobbins not being spangled. Sounds interesting - if only to hear what wrong information they give out!! Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email t

[lace] Cards for lace

Have a look in the Scrapbooking supplies. Here in Oz, I found some 3fold cards with either a square or an oval cut out ready for your lace/embroidery/whatever to be added, in amongst the scrapbooking paper, kits etc.. They were $6.99 Aut for a packet of 4 cards, in either all one colour or a

[lace] getting my lace stuff organized???

I put all my things in a "Safe Place" in this, my sewing room. Trouble is the Safe Place is so safe I can't find it!! :)) However I know that it is here within the 4 walls of this room, so can't be too far away!!! I have a chest of drawers with NL things in the top draw, BL thin

[lace] Cutting off lace

I have had no problems with just cutting off a length of lace from my pillow. I remember the first time I did it - I had to shut my eyes and "chomp" with the scissors!!, but now I am not worried about it at all. As others have said - that is what they did in the old days. """ 'faffing about' "

[lace] Filet Lace

I have just completed my first serious piece of filet lace. - and enjoyed it!!! However, instructions in one of the 2 books I have on that type of lace tell me to wash and/or bleach the lace, - to matt it up a bit. That gives me a fit of the horrors!!! My question is - should this type of lace

[lace] bobbin winder

Try making a "rubber band" with a length of narrow elastic. Stitch the ends together flat (one laid over the other) and it will last Much longer! Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL P

[lace] Anita Wilkinson Books

To Diana in Northamptonshire Oh! They sound nice!! I had not heard about them. Please let us have a brief review of them - and the price if you find them out! Are they on general sale. I wonder? (As if I need More books!!! :)) But then, there is always "Just one more

[lace] Tatted Bookmark

To Lynn Carpenter - what a pretty bookmark. Unfortunately I did not get it!!! I would have been happy to give it a good home!!! Did you use a variegated/space dyed thread for the centre part? It is So pertty. Regards from Liz in Melbourne,Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send ema

[lace] Latest Lace magazine

Congratualtions, Rosemary, on your beautiful lace, and your City & Guilds success. You should feel very proud of yourself. The enlargement of your piece, that was featured on the front cover, shows how beautifully even your stitches are. I wish mine were that good!! Very Well Done. My orchid

[lace] Dowagers etc

"""Why don't you call your selves 1st decaders? Then those who joined during the second set of ten years could be 2nd decaders!! etc. Non Sexist all round""" Would that make us all Decadent? !! :) Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PRO

[lace] Honiton, & New Zealand.

Thank you all for your replies to my question about the Honiton Museum. I am glad I was correct when I passed on the information to the lady who commented!! She then said she would browse the web before she went to England again, and check Honiton more thoroughly, so I hope she find the lace

[lace] Honiton lace

I have been demonstrating at a Bush Festival all day (and more tomorrow!), and a lady visited our stand who was recently back from England. She went to Honiton, but could not find any lace to see. she asked at the Tourist bureau where she could find some lace, and they said "nowhere". She kne

[lace] Trafalgar

Greetings to all for the 200th anniversary. There is a small town about 2 hours drive from Melbourne called Trafalgar, and they are celebrating too!! I believe the Naval Band was going there to perform. We drove through town last week on our way back from a short holiday, and flags were flyin

[lace] Rope bags

Well! Well! Well! The things one learns on a Lace List :)) :)) :)) I had never heard of Rope bags before Thanks for the tiny url, and now I know all about them!! (Instant expert!!) What a good idea for a pillow bag. I made mine from upholstery vin

[lace] Robber Barons.

Yess, Anne M., Devon's talk and slide show was wonderful.She is a most entertaining speaker, with a vast knowledge. I was enthralled. Devon said "I don't have any immediate plans to visit Australia" --- Well, we Aussies better do something about that!!! (Eliminate the word "Immediate" - I

[lace] 3 Lacemakers

Is the ladybug on the rose leaf, and eating it away, just leaving a skeleton of veins? It is hard to see, as I could not get the picture to enlarge. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMA

[lace] Life Membership

Many of you may know Pat Milne, or know of her through her patterns. - the Orange Blossom Lace book which has just been published is of her designs. She has been sharing her designs for many years in Australian Lace (the quarterly magazine.) teaching, and gives the most interesting talks, etc.

[lace] Lace worth more than gold

The Late Gabrielle Pond signed my copy of her book, and gave me an insert for it, which states:- "Extract from the "Tablet of Memory. London 1787 p66. LACE. - more valuable than gold - one ounce of fine Flanders thread has been sold in London for £1. Such an ounce made into Lace may be he

[lace] Oklahoma Vendours

Does anyone know, or know of, the 2 Oklahoma ladies who were vendours at IOLI. Denver recently? They are Mardi Willis from Piedmont, and 'Lace & Such', - Debby Beaver from Bartlesville. I have emailed both of them but without a reply. I was trying to find out which one had those beaut t-shir

[lace] Commiserations! & Red Hats.

Thanks Jean! As I have a foot in Both camps, I was a Sure Winner!!! As the matches were played (mostly) in the spirit of the game I feel it was a good series. It is "just not cricket" when bad feelings get involved! When I get all the competition lace made (When!!!) I plan to make myself an

[lace] OIDFA

Please can anyone tell me what types of lace are shown in the OIDFA magazine? Do they have Beds and Bucks types as well as the Bruges , and other continental types? How does their magazine compare with UK Lace, and IOLI Bulletin? Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To uns

[lace] to Janice Savage

So sorry to hear of the passing of you Mother, Janice. It is nice that there has been something to occupy your mind in these sad days, and I hope the Exhibition of Czech lace eventuated, and that you enjoyed it. Best wishes, Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscr

[lace] IOLI Mail

Now you have me Really worried about posting my entry for next year's contest! I seem to have been lucky, so far - Touch Wood - with posting lace to Helen for the Co. State Fair. - and posting gifts for the family for birthdays and Xmas. I was warned ages ago, Not to register items, as it ma

[lace] Table Ribbon

I am another one why Might enter - if I can only get one of my many ideas to work - drawing patterns is usually put in the "too hard" basket, as I cannot draw to save my life!! I plan to enter a piece - for the first time ever, - if I can just get my idea down on paper!! Up till now, I th

[lace] Post Katrina

So glad you are safe, Beth, and I do hope your home has survived, to. My heart goes out to everyone in this devastated area, and all Australians wish you well. We have some terrible cyclones here, so can understand some of what you are going through. I hope there are not any other lacemakers

[lace] Table Runner - IOLI

I also have to add that I believe the requirements say "Symmetrical". That puts another aweful aspect on it! Floral Beds is Out - it is Never symmetrical! I wonder if the lovely rounded/curved/pretty ends that are typical of Beds lace will be allowed. - There would be one at each end!!! As

[lace] Home again

Well, I am home again, - safe and sound - and managed to get all my goodies from the IOLI convention through customs without any hassels! When I declared the "Lacemakers bobbins" I bought,(square continental ones) the Customs Officer thought for a moment, then asked if they were "those spindle t

[lace] Help, please

I have received the following letter, and wonder if someone can help with the address that is asked for:- """I have had a newsletter returned to me. Could you please ask Arachne for the postal address for the Puget Sound Lacemakers. I suspect that the newsletter never left Australia as the PO n

[lace] Off to Denver

I am about to Unsubscribe for a month, while I take my trip to Denver. I look forward to meeting many of you there. Stay safe, and stay well, and I will 'see' you all when I get home in about a month's time. Hooroo, from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] "Orange Blossom lace"

Yes, I believe Holly van Sciver will have a few copies of Orange Blossom Lace for sale at Denver. I was the person who suggested Ina la Bas contact her regarding selling the book in the USA! (Guilty as charged!!! :)) ) I agree, It is pretty lace, and the basic design is adapted to inserti

[lace] Old Lace

Some years ago, the late Gabrielle Pond sold her lace collection at Sotherby's (I think). Afterwards, she told me she was So pleased that most of her collection went to Collectors not dealers, as the collectors would leave the pieces whole, but the dealers would cut them up into lengths and sell

[lace] RE:Vermeer's lacemaker

Helen said she did not remember if she worked the hands in Petit Point or not - I have the answer - and the completed tapestry here!!! - and the answer is No, they were not worked in the smaller stitch! It was a wonderful gift, and I treasure it. Apparently I put up a pin in just the same man

[lace] the "tatted" lace by Shelagh Bailey

Gosh!! I have a pattern for Bucks Point that is very similar, except it is a straight edge, and is so very pretty, too! Still, the piece of lace is very pretty - whatever is it called!! Regards from Liz in Melbourne,Oz. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] cont

[lace] Children of Straw

What an interesting book, Linda. Thank you for mentioning it. I will look for it, but doubt it is available her in Oz!! I remember there was a Morris Dancing Group from Luton, named The Hatters - or The Luton Hatters. - and they all wore straw boaters (I think)! Straw Hats, anyway. Luton w

[lace] Old Lace patterns

Thanks, Linda, for the C16 Lace patterns site. Lots of ideas there...!!! And, also - Yes, here in Oz the weather men name cyclones - usually with female names - till someone complained a year or so ago, so they included a male name to keep the peace!!! :) Regards from Liz in Melbourne

[lace] popular uses for lace

I use my lace - collars, doilies, added to quilts (Miss Mouse's dress trims!), pictures. - wherever I can use it and flaunt it!! Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For hel

[lace] Bombing

My heart and prayers go out to all in London, too. Man's Inhumanity to Man is never ending, is it? I cannot get my mind around someone with so much hatred, and being so wicked. Our TV stations picked up the BBC transmission, and had a continuing Live connection, so we got it all as it was unfo

[lace] right or wrong

Tamara - Let you "dumb" part over-ride the "Clever" pert of you!!! :)) Just name your lace Flanders Type, or Flanders Style - or Radical Flanders, or some such!!! That is what I did with my Radical Reticella. It uses the basic Reticella techniques, - but is not in the form of a Square

[lace] ebay book, & IOLI Bulletin

Simon, the book: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=19158&item=8202985060&; rd=1 by Rosemary Parkin in an excellent beginners book. BTW she is now called Rosemary Shepherd, and some copies of her book are under that name. If you can buy it - go for it. It is as good a way

[lace] Stage 3 Proficiency

Silly me - I should have added that it was the Stage 3 'Needlelace' Proficiency! I have had the Beds. lace one for quite a few years, but have just managed to complete the Needlelace one - at last!! Now I can settle down, and make the lace that I want to make - not just what will fit into someon

[lace] Greetings

Happy 4th July, everyone. Gee! Hasn't it come around quickly?!! Surely it can't be a year since the last 4th July!!! Well, 2 weeks today, and we fly out of Oz to Denver, so we are in Cound-down mode!!! BTW, I passed my Stage 3 Proficiency Assessment with the Oz Lace Guild. This is the

[lace] Celluloid bobbins

Celluloid bobbins - they look like Fibre Glass ones to me - just using the mix in a mould, I have heard of them - but a long time ago. Regards from Liz in Melbourne [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For

[lace] Foreign currency etc.

Does anyone know what the limit is for bringing Currency into USA? I know I am not allowed to leave Australia with more then $10,000 !!, but I am wondering what I am allowed to bring in to the States. (I intend having a big shopping spree, - but not That big!!! :)) ) Also - are there an

[lace] Birthday Honours list

Congratulations to Pat. That is great news - that a Lacemaker has been recognised for her skills in the craft. So many others get noticed for doing strange things with other crafts, that it is uplifting to know Lace has been recognised. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] -

[lace] Keeping labels with spools of thread

With Gimp thread spools, or Crochet Cotton spools, I use a bit of Sticky tape, and stick the labels too the inside of the spool. I try to get the number of the thread positioned so that I can read it!! Other than that, I use a permanent marker and write the number on the spool, or on a sliver o

[lace] Bibilla Lace

I think Bibilla lace is also sometimes called Armenian Lace. It is a knotted needlelace. Elena Dickinson has published a book on Armenian Lace, and there is also a video of her instructions. She makes it look So easy, - and it is Not!! It is hard to get all the loops the same size, and nice an

[lace] Valenciennes ground.

I have an old International Lace Magazine, that I purchsed 2nd hand (it is dated 1991), and is featuring Valenciennes lace. It shows round and square ground, and the square ground diagram says : " Made with 4 pairs: with the centre pair, make a linen stitch, and throw in 5 times" The diagram

[lace] Needlelace

Brian & Jean Cooranbong, Australia - I will contact you off list with some NL pictures etc. Regards from Liz in Melbourne [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Pins angled

Andy Blodgett askes about putting in pins straight or angled. Well, I Always angle my pins - slightly backwards for the Internal pins, and 'Back and Out' for the edge pins. However, if working trails, I sometimes ease the pins Back and Out to keep the work down on the trail pricking. Sometimes

[lace] Brenda's site, and Dorte

Thanks, Brenda - that works OK, now!! Dorte - Many congratulations. I know just how you are feeling at the moment!! It feels Good, doesn't it?! - And it will get better, and even better as the years go by! Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] Brenda's new site

Sorry, Brenda - but I tried to get to you new site,. so I could change it in my" Favourites", but all I got was the Error page that said "This site is not available." Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: uns

[lace] Carrickmacross lace

We had the pleasure of meeing Mary Shields here in Melbourne just over a year ago. She was visiting a daughter who lives here, I think, and a special day was organized for her to meet some lacemakers. As you say, she is a delightful person, and she ended up giving us an impromptu lesson. She br

[lace] "Tatted" mats

I have just looked at this item on Ebay, and it came up, still, with the Tatting explanation. As I scrolled down the digest, I see it has , supposedly, been corrected. Well, at 2.04pm Australian Eastern Standard Time, it had not! (It is now 2.05 pm A.e.s.t.) Still, it is nice to know the "Tatt

[lace] The Fence

What a marvellous fence! How clever! Wish mine looked that good!!! Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] The Lace Fairy's fall

Very sorry to hear of the Lace Fairy's fall. Obviously not a very Fairy-like tumble! A shattered elbow is a very nasty injury, and can be difficult to heal - and Very difficult while healing, I would imagine. That will spoil moving into a new home, and make life very difficult for her for quite

[lace] Filet lace

Some advice, please! When working filet lace, do you always use an embroidery frame to hold the net? Can you work it without the frame , but just holding the net in the hand? If using a frame, - How tight should the net be? I do quilting, and have my work very loose in the frame. I do embroi

[lace] Jean's Lace pictures.

Love the Rosalibra lace, Jean. However, the German lace is identical to a piece shown with pricking and instructions in "The Techniques of Bobbin Lace, by Pam Nottingham. Those with the original copy of the book - it is on page 85. The new version of the book has extra patterns in it , so I do

[lace] Denver trip from UK

Definately come, Liz! :) TheWednesday outings would accomodate husband and son. I am taking my DH on the Wed. Trip. Also he will come to the Banquet on the Fri. night. We are hoping he will be taken out on the Thursday evening by a contact who lives in Denver - gives me an evening to do

[lace] Suitcases and travel

Thank you all for your help and advice . We have taken note of your thoughts, and suggestions. Last time we travelled to the US we came home about 3 weeks before 9/11, so there were none of these hassles! Having our cases unlocked is a worry, after some of the things that have happened here in

[lace] Bobbins, and other things.

I have a bobbin that says "A Creative Mess is better than tidy Idleness"!! I just Had to have that one!! (I must be Very creative!!! :)) ) A lot of you travel around and fly hither and thither. Have any of you used the system of wrapping your cases in Cling Film that is now on

[lace] Overlapping ends of lace

Please could someone tell me the name and author of the Flanders book you have been mentioning during this thread, regarding the overlapping method of finishing lace. Tahnk you to all of those who replied top me query about Finca Threads. I have passed your opinions on to my friend, and she is

[lace] Anzac Day Greetings

Greetings to all Aussie and Kiwi lacemakers on this special day. Also greetings to any Turkish lacemakers, and those from other countries , like UK, who also fought in the campaign, as I know they hold today as special, too. Many Turkish people are joining in the Dawn Ceremony at Anzac Cove th

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