Re: [lace] plastic for prickings
I usually print my pattern on a colored paper and use matte contact plastic to cover it. If I use two colors in a pattern I get confused :-) if one of the threads have a color that is similar to the plastic or paper so I have some colors to choose from, but mostly I use blue or yellow paper and white if I have a colored thread. The blue contact paper is rather expensive. Ann-Marie http://community.webshots.com/user/annma1 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Arachne group entry
In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Sue Babbs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes >> >> I agree with Sue, that making an Arachne group entry would be >> interesting. But the logistics of it... The mind boggles >> >I don't know - the frequency with which we all discuss things, it might well >make faster progress than a group which only meets monthly! >Sue Remember the lace globe that we talked about doing for the Millennium? I don't think it was the making that would have been the problem, more where to exhibit it and what to do with it afterwards. At least this time there would be somewhere for it to be exhibited initially (at least the problem of number of entries versus gallery space has been addressed this time!). The maximum size allowed could dictate how many individual pieces of lace were incorporated, and we would need to discover the group expert on mounting. But I think it could be done - we have three years (when we know what the theme is to be next time round) and would need to stick to very strict deadlines (to allow time after completion of the lace for collation, construction/mounting, things to go wrong and getting it to The Hollies (or wherever). The only problem would be in the stability of the group membership over that period of time? If the entry won a prize, of course, it would then be a case of voting who would collect, and possibly hold, it on the group's behalf? -- Jane Partridge - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] contact film
Hello Spiders I print with a desk-jet as I have it always at hand. I used to use blue matte film. But switched to couloured paper as blank film is much more easily available as window decoration, next to the wall paper. But maybe that is just the case for crowded regions. Select a matte one without structure. I must admit the ink and/or glue does come off to the pricking needle. Jo Falkink - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Arachne group entry
I think an Arachne project would be wonderful!! Someone (or a committee) needs to draw up a "cartoon" of the whole, which has sections (as does "HOOP") and then have those who want to participate indicate what sort of lace they will be working... (Or maybe I have those steps in reverse?) After another strategic session, laying out the "styles" so they flow nicely, each person could get their section of the cartoon... they would design and execute their lace in the size, shape and general subject assigned them. It could be quite spectacular!! Just out of curiosity, how many people would be serious about doing this? Write me privately, and I'll report the number at the end of this week... Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [Original Message] > From: Sue Babbs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: lace Arachne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 5/30/2004 9:28:41 PM > Subject: [lace] Arachne group entry > > > > > I agree with Sue, that making an Arachne group entry would be > > interesting. But the logistics of it... The mind boggles > > > I don't know - the frequency with which we all discuss things, it might well > make faster progress than a group which only meets monthly! > Sue > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: Tönder
Hallo Lacefriends, Looking through my old Tönder things i had the idea to tell something about , for those of you who have never been there or couldn't come this year. Tönder is the oldest danish city who got the official town charter. It is mentioned for the first time in 1130 as a harbour-town and has a ship in its coat of arms. Then in 1243 the town got the right to trade inside its walls what's in danish called "köbstadsret". About 1238 the Franciscan build there a cloistre. But than it become nessecaire to protect the people from the power of the North Sea and they built dykes during 1553 and 1556, and so Tönder lost its importance as a harbour. So they had the idea to support lace-making. the time was good for this. The first time Tönder was named with lace-making was in 1595. In the 18.cent. in and around Tönder more than 12.000 lacemakers did it for their living. Some of the traders and some other people become reach and so they built wonderful houses. I put some of my fotos on the webshots zhat you can get an idea. When i find the time I tell you tommorow about the Tönder-Festval and when I am back I tel you what was this year there. Greetings Ilske - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Arachne group entry
on 5/31/04 5:44 AM, Jane Partridge at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Sue Babbs > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes >>> >>> I agree with Sue, that making an Arachne group entry would be >>> interesting. But the logistics of it... The mind boggles >>> >> I don't know - the frequency with which we all discuss things, it might well >> make faster progress than a group which only meets monthly! >> Sue > > > > The maximum size allowed could dictate how many individual pieces of > lace were incorporated, and we would need to discover the group expert > on mounting. > > after completion of the lace for > collation, construction/mounting, things to go wrong and getting it to > The Hollies (or wherever)the stability of > the group membership over that period of time? > > If the entry won a prize, of course, it would then be a case of voting > who would collect, and possibly hold, it on the group's behalf? Oh, but the fun, the fun, the fun of dreaming it up, doing it, discussing it! Aurelia - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Arachne group entry
> Oh, but the fun, the fun, the fun of dreaming it up, doing it, discussing > it! << Aurelia > It would keep us busy on the internet for hours It would indeed be so much fun - and we could make sure it was the sort of piece which all skill levels could join in. I had a mermaid piece planned for my group of kids I teach, where those who could draw would produce the initial sketch, the more advanced would make the mermaid, the others could do waves or weed or rocks. Sadly, it didn't take off - they preferred to work as individuals and have their own piece to take home - I can understand that. Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] plastic for prickings
Could this item be a Xyron machine? You can get the 5" wide one for a good price(with a Micheael's coupon), and get the 2 sided lamination, or 1 sided sticker type cartridges. I use the 2 sided lamination cartridge for doing up recipe cards. I have the size on MS Word, and they laminate wonderfully. One of these days I'll actually have all my recipes on cards! Karen >There are little devices sold in craft > > shops which laminate anything you want - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: happy dance !!
Tamara wrote: While it's sad that there were so many entries not all of them could be displayed, think about it from a different point of view: big competition makes *your* prize that much more important; it's much less fun to get the first when there are only two competing :) I was pleased that mine were exhibited. I had a joyous afternoon yesterday looking at all the exhibits, and living close by will definately be back - not just to demonstrate. It really was a hard job choosing my favourite exhibit. I was enthralled by the standard of work, designs and the time involved in many of the pieces. Incidentally, in the exhibition catalogue it states the theme for 2007 is SEVEN. Karen, in Coventry - who really ought to go and make tea, before everyone starts complaining!. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Arachne group entry
Sue wrote: That's exactly what the adult education class I attend did. The most experienced lacemaker did the mermaid, then the four of us who had nearly as much experience made the other creatures. Then four newcomers and our lady only able to use one hand in a limited manner due to cerebral palsy made seaweed. Two of the group didn't want to participate. Then it was all assembled into a mobile Unfortunately we didn't win anything, but we all worked well together. Jean in Poole - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Arachne entry
Karen Butler said in her email: >Incidentally, in the exhibition catalogue it states the theme for 2007 >is >SEVEN. We could get something International out of this, then, eg: Seven Seas Seven Continents (I think?) Seven Wonders of the World Seven Sisters or Seven colours of the Rainbow Seven-year itch (!) Seven days of the week Do we have Arachnes in each of the continents? Would heptagons fit together in any way? (Is it a heptagon or a septagon? I can't remember!) -- Jane Partridge - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Arachne entry
It's heptagon And I don't think they fit together - but the can roll (UK 50p & 20p pieces) Would heptagons fit together in any way? (Is it a heptagon or a septagon? I can't remember!) Jane Partridge - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Arachne entry
There's also "deadly sins" Those lovely bright colours - gold for avarice, red/shocking pink for lust, green for jealousy, etc -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jane Partridge Sent: 31 May 2004 18:06 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [lace] Arachne entry Karen Butler said in her email: >Incidentally, in the exhibition catalogue it states the theme for 2007 >is >SEVEN. We could get something International out of this, then, eg: Seven Seas Seven Continents (I think?) Seven Wonders of the World Seven Sisters or Seven colours of the Rainbow Seven-year itch (!) Seven days of the week Do we have Arachnes in each of the continents? Would heptagons fit together in any way? (Is it a heptagon or a septagon? I can't remember!) -- Jane Partridge - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lace on a baby T shirt
Here's what I've been doing last week: http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/gallery/lizard.htm for my friend's impending baby. The T shirt was dyed once for each colour. The lace is a very simple pattern from a folder by Clare Burkhard of animals. The lizard is in whole stitch, with the outlines in cloth stitch and twist. The body takes 6 pairs, with 3 pairs being added for each leg. I used Bockens 35/2 linen, which I just happened to have in a blue that exactly matched one of the dye colours. Now in progress a big orange fish from the same pattern folder to go on a mainly blue shirt. After that, then the bootees from "Lapsia Nyplaten" (Children in Bobbin Lace), p64, by Eva Lisa Kortelahti, that Alice Howell recommended to me. -- For NASA, space is still a high priority. Dan Quayle Steph Peters, Manchester, England [EMAIL PROTECTED] Scanned by WinProxy http://www.Ositis.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Arachne group entry
See -there's that thinking alike thing all over again! I said it happened when one was designing things! Sue - Original Message - From: "Jean Nathan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Lace" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 31, 2004 12:01 PM Subject: [lace] Arachne group entry > Sue wrote: > > could draw would produce the initial sketch, the more advanced would make > the mermaid, the others could do waves or weed or rocks. > > > That's exactly what the adult education class I attend did. The most > experienced lacemaker did the mermaid, then the four of us who had nearly as > much experience made the other creatures. Then four newcomers and our lady > only able to use one hand in a limited manner due to cerebral palsy made > seaweed. Two of the group didn't want to participate. Then it was all > assembled into a mobile Unfortunately we didn't win anything, but we all > worked well together. > > Jean in Poole > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] plastic for prickings
Yes - it's the Xyron machine! I was too lazy to get up and dig through the closet to look for the name when I typed the first message!! Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Could this item be a Xyron machine? You can get the 5" wide one for a good > price(with a Micheael's coupon), and get the 2 sided lamination, or 1 sided > sticker type cartridges. > Karen > >There are little devices sold in craft > > > shops which laminate anything you want - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Seven........
Seven ages of man, dance of the seven veils, seven years bad luck for breaking a mirror, - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Seven........
Ooh! I like that one - lots of floaty veils to construct and a rich, vivid coloured setting to set the dancer in Sue > , dance of the seven veils, - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lace Guild website update with Exhibition Gallery
Regarding the winning entries to The Lace Guild's Myth and Mystery Competition and Exhibition, Jane Partridge wrote: The list is to go on the Guild website - I'm sure many are eagerly waiting for Jean and David to do the update this time! It's live, complete with pictures. Had to compromise between making them large enough to see yet not so large that they take forever to load. Quite a large update, so let us know if you find any glitches. Jean and David (in Glasgow) -- Lace Guild home page: http://www.laceguild.org (alternative if problems: http://www.laceguild.demon.co.uk/) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Medusa's Ghost
Another idea that I had for the Lace guild competition was a Medusa, with snakes for hair, but mine would have been in greens and yellows and had a mirror where the face should be, rather than the mask. This continues to show how similar ideas can be when we are working on a common theme Sue [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] prize winning arachnes
Well done, too, Jacquie!! Gee, I'm dying to see those entries, I hope they publish some in the next Lace, they all sound fantastic! Just received one, so will have to wait a long time before the next one, alas. Maybe they will post on the website before that??? Congratulations to you all, Helene, the froggy from Melbourne Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies. http://au.movies.yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Myth & Mystery
Let me add my congratulations to all the winners. I finally got around to reading my digests tonight and saw the mail from Sue and others. I received a letter from the Lace Guild acknowledging receipt of my entry so I guess I didn't win this time. Looking at the winners on the web page I was surprised to see many winners chose Medusa as a subject, but then it is a good one for Milanese and tape laces. I know there were lots of entries this time, I wonder how many more Medusa's were entered? My subject was a Phoenix, lots of Milanese feathers. Well done to all my Arachne friends. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: Arachne group entry
Do you remember years ago before the tatters had their own list? There were several round robin projects. Jackie in cold Brisbane, Australia > > I agree with Sue, that making an Arachne group entry would be > > interesting. But the logistics of it... The mind boggles > > > I don't know - the frequency with which we all discuss things, it might well > make faster progress than a group which only meets monthly! > Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: Lace Guild website update with Exhibition Gallery
On May 31, 2004, at 17:23, Jean Leader wrote: Regarding the winning entries to The Lace Guild's Myth and Mystery Competition and Exhibition [...] It's live, complete with pictures. Lace Guild home page: http://www.laceguild.org (alternative if problems: http://www.laceguild.demon.co.uk/) Oh Now I wish, more than ever, that I could see it "for real", to savour all the details. And pat myself on the back for the wise decision not to compete; no way could I come up to that standard of work... Beautiful, everyone. --- Tamara P Duvall http://lorien.emufarm.org/~tpd Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) Healthy US through The No-CARB Diet: no C-heney, no A-shcroft, no R-umsfeld, no B-ush. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Seven........
on 5/31/04 5:02 PM, Sue Babbs at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Ooh! I like that one - lots of floaty veils to construct and a rich, vivid > coloured setting to set the dancer in > Sue > >> , dance of the seven veils, > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or a fan with seven (better, seventy-seven) sticks? Aurelia - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Covering Prickings
One way to protect your lace from the pricking's ink is to use wax paper. In the days before copiers were so easily available that is what I used. Of course wax paper may be hard to find now! Trish in very damp West Virginia - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: Seven........
On May 31, 2004, at 17:02, Sue Babbs wrote: Ooh! I like that one - lots of floaty veils to construct and a rich, vivid coloured setting to set the dancer in , dance of the seven veils, A veil for each sin, and and a sin for each day of the week? I'm "collecting" all the sugestions which have surfaced so far, and many of them are interesting indeed. I'd like to add one: "Beyond seven mountains, beyond seven forests, beyond seven rivers..." Which is the Polish way of starting a fairy tale (the equivalent of the English "once upon a time...") I'd love to see an Arachne group project going, but we've had "straw fires" (I think the English equivalent is "flash in the pan") before :) --- Tamara P Duvall http://lorien.emufarm.org/~tpd Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) Healthy US through The No-CARB Diet: no C-heney, no A-shcroft, no R-umsfeld, no B-ush. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]