Re: [lace] Simon Toustou roller pillow

2011-03-03 Thread Clay Blackwell
I have found that I've never been terribly thrilled with a piece of lace in a picture. But when I see it "in person", I'm blown away by the beauty of it! So I recommend having a look around at the IOLI convention in Bethesda (you *are* going, aren't you - even for one day?) There will be so

[lace] Simon Toustou roller pillow

2011-03-03 Thread Elaine Chock
I also have a relatively new "Simon roller pillow," and it's gorgeous. My only problem is that I can't seem to find a pricking that is "worthy" of being worked on it. Elaine ~ Elaine Chock Woodbridge, VA (south of Washingto

[lace] Simon toustou roller pillow

2011-03-03 Thread Lora
> No problem I don't see any harm in it > > I paid around 320 canadian dollars I think for a 9" wide roller and around > 170 for the international postage > > He has a online gallery (no prices though) at > http://stoustou.jalbum.net/catalogue/index.html > > And payment was by bank transfer >

Re: [lace] Simon toustou roller pillow

2011-03-03 Thread Lora
I know the feeling, I'm almost terrified to use it for fear of spoiling it's perfectness The last few days I've just been admiring it :-) On 3 Mar 2011, at 21:03, Clay Blackwell wrote: > Congratulations to you! Simon's pillows are probably the most beautifully > crafted modern pillows in th

Re: [lace] Simon toustou roller pillow

2011-03-03 Thread Clay Blackwell
Congratulations to you! Simon's pillows are probably the most beautifully crafted modern pillows in the world!! I know of no one else who puts as much attention and detail to the woodwork as he does to the perfectly shaped and perfectly stuffed pillows and rollers. I have one which I love de

[lace] Simon toustou roller pillow

2011-03-03 Thread Lora
I am now the proud owner of one of Simons lovely pillows :-) It's beautiful and very well made. postal charges weren't insignificant but being heavy and shipped from Canada to Scotland it's to be expected And defiantly worth every penny. It's comfortable to use on my lap or table , stuffed