[lace] Prague

[J.Falkink-Pol]

Hello Spiders

Within a litle less than 2 weeks I'm visiting Prague with my husband for a
short holiday. What lace shops/exibitions could there be left in the city? I
tried a German list but the only answer I got was the national museum. But I
also vaguely remember stories about shops closing down as soon as the owners
spotted OIDFA visitors. So there must be more.

Jo Falkink

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Finca threads.

[WaltonVS]

Hi, I don't know if you realise but we, Biggins, are Presencia UK. We do know 
of the difference in ticket (thickness) but we here in the UK give 
information without threads helping the customers to know which threads they 
need. 
Though having worked lots of it in our patterns I would disagree as it being 
two 
tickets difference, only one. We have found in our previously designed patterns 
which we worked samples to see, you go up a number, not two. The new patterns 
are all being designed in Finca. Mind you it is all a matter of taste and 
choice. I was interested in your comment on sewing with Finca as I have not 
tried 
that. Best wishes and many thanks, Vivienne.

 KEEP LACING, TATTING, CROCHETING AND EMBROIDERING, VIVIENNE, BIGGINS

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] books and articles wanted

[Laceandbits]

Out of curiosity, is the 1923 date a "fixed in stone" (perhaps for 5 or 10 
years?) or an "82 years before now" date that has been decided on as a suitable 
period for the cut off point?   In that case, does it move on a year each 
year, ie next year 1924 books can be used?

Jacquie

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Bruges

[Margot Walker]

On Saturday, April 16, 2005, at 10:36  PM, Clay Blackwell wrote:
 Bruges (which she pronounced "BRU-gah").
That's because Bruges is the French version of the name.  Brugge is the 
Flemish/Dutch version.

Margot Walker in Halifax on the east coast of Canada
Visit the Seaspray Guild of Lacemakers web site:
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/quinbot/seaspray/SeasprayLaceGuild.html
-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] 3D lace flower

[Ann-Marie Andersson]

Hello,
Last year at the lace festival in Tønder I saw a 3D lace flower that I 
would like very much to make but I haven't been able to find the 
pattern. Could any of you please help me to identify it? If you e-mail 
me privately I will send a photo. I was told it came from "an English 
book", that was all the information I could get about it.

Ann-Marie Andersson
Sweden 

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [lace] 3D lace flower

[Clay Blackwell]

Hi Ann-Marie -

You may hear from some who refer you to Cathy Belleville's Rosa Libre lace,
but since her book has just recently come out, I doubt if that is the
pattern you're referring to.  

I have a copy of Joyce Willmot's "Lace Flowers" which was published by Ruth
Bean in 1987.  I actually got my copy from Barnes & Noble online a little
over two years ago, so it probably is still available.  ISBN 0 903585 23 5.

Send me a picture, and I'll see if it's in this book.

Clay

Clay Blackwell
[EMAIL PROTECTED]



> [Original Message]
> From: Ann-Marie Andersson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: Arachne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: 4/17/2005 3:05:43 PM
> Subject: [lace] 3D lace flower
>
> Hello,
>
> Last year at the lace festival in Tønder I saw a 3D lace flower that I 
> would like very much to make but I haven't been able to find the 
> pattern. Could any of you please help me to identify it? If you e-mail 
> me privately I will send a photo. I was told it came from "an English 
> book", that was all the information I could get about it.
>
> Ann-Marie Andersson
> Sweden 
>
> -
> 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] Prague

[Dorte Zielke]

Mojn Jo
Try to go to the national museum and ask them if they know where there is
more exhibitions/shop fore lace.
Dorte
www.f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/dorte_zielke/my_photos
- Original Message - 
From: "J.Falkink-Pol" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 9:17 AM
Subject: [lace] Prague




Denne mail er blevet scannet for virus af TDC Mailfilter.


Hello Spiders

Within a litle less than 2 weeks I'm visiting Prague with my husband for a
short holiday. What lace shops/exibitions could there be left in the city? I
tried a German list but the only answer I got was the national museum. But I
also vaguely remember stories about shops closing down as soon as the owners
spotted OIDFA visitors. So there must be more.

Jo Falkink

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

-- 
No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.10 - Release Date: 14-04-2005

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] raffle - this must be a record

[sealacehaven]

Sorry Jacqui, but I don't think so. I did a raffle for 12 pairs of Maltese 
bobbins Christmas 2003 and I received 129 entries! Until then I hadn't 
appreciated just how many are/were on the arachne list.

Nicky in Suffolk

Well, I think this must be some kind of record!  We had 55 responses.
I will be posting your spiders to you as soon as possible. Enjoy them.
Regards
Jacqui Butler ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] books and articles wanted

[Adele Shaak]

Out of curiosity, is the 1923 date a "fixed in stone" (perhaps for 5 
or 10
years?) or an "82 years before now" date that has been decided on as a 
suitable
period for the cut off point?   In that case, does it move on a year 
each
year, ie next year 1924 books can be used?
No, the 1923 is fixed in stone. After 1923 you switch to "date of the 
author's death plus 50 years" (in Canada anyway, I don't know if the UK 
decided on the same number of years - in the US I think they went for 
more)

But you also need to be careful because some authors donate their works 
in perpetuity to an institution (university or something) and their 
works will never be out of copyright. Generally these are famous 
authors, though, not little lace enthusiasts ;-)

Adele
North Vancouver, BC
(west coast of Canada)
-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Newby from Texas

[Andy Blodgett]

Hi,
  My name is Andrea Blodgett.  I sign my e-mails "Andy in Texas".  I have never 
tried Bobbin lace before and am just now ordering a book on how to do it before 
I invest in the supplies.  A friend suggested using pencils for bobbins and a 
sofa pillow.  I will be lurking for a while to see what is hapening on this 
list.  Glad to be here and I am sure I will become addicted to it as soon as I 
master the stitches.
  A little about myself- - I enjoy Crazy Quilting, Lace dyeing, collecting 
antique lace, embroidery, beading, sane quilting, genealogy and dollhouse 
miniatures.  I am a member of Embroiders Guild of America and am treasurer for 
my chapter in The Woodlands, Texas.  I am president of The Bee Crazy club for 
crazy quilts and a member of another Crazy Quilt club.  I am 61, soon to be 62 
and semi retired.  I work 3 days a week at the company I retired from in 2000 
(Saudi Arabian Airlines).  As you can see my 4 remaining days of the week are 
taken up with many hobbies.  I often stay up until the wee hours of the morning 
talking on-line.  My husband, Doug, is also retired and his hobby is Live steam 
trains that you can ride on.  Our son, Dale, age 38 is still living at home and 
working.
  So I shall lurk for a while until I am knowledgable to ask intelligent 
questions.
Andy in Texas


Andy Blodgett  Life is short. Eat dessert first.

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Newby from Texas

[Barb ETx]

Welcome to the list Andy.  I am sure you will find this a very talented and
sharing group of lacemakers.  I am not sure, tho', about your friend who
suggested a sofa pillow and  pencils!Sounds like a pre-internet act of
desperation.

I hope that your friend also told you that lace making is an incurable
disease.  A lovely, wonderful disease.

Happy Lacing
BarbE

There's always a lot to be thankful for if you take time to look for it.
For example I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't
hurt.

  - Original Message -
  From: Andy Blodgett
  To: lace@arachne.com
  Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 12:14 PM
  Subject: [lace] Newby from Texas


  Hi,
My name is Andrea Blodgett.  I sign my e-mails "Andy in Texas".  I have
never tried Bobbin lace before and am just now ordering a book on how to do it
before I invest in the supplies.  A friend suggested using pencils for bobbins
and a sofa pillow.  I will be lurking for a while to see what is hapening on
this list.  Glad to be here and I am sure I will become addicted to it as soon
as I master the stitches.
A little about myself- - I enjoy Crazy Quilting, Lace dyeing, collecting
antique lace, embroidery, beading, sane quilting, genealogy and dollhouse
miniatures.  I am a member of Embroiders Guild of America and am treasurer for
my chapter in The Woodlands, Texas.  I am president of The Bee Crazy club for
crazy quilts and a member of another Crazy Quilt club.  I am 61, soon to be 62
and semi retired.  I work 3 days a week at the company I retired from in 2000
(Saudi Arabian Airlines).  As you can see my 4 remaining days of the week are
taken up with many hobbies.  I often stay up until the wee hours of the
morning talking on-line.  My husband, Doug, is also retired and his hobby is
Live steam trains that you can ride on.  Our son, Dale, age 38 is still living
at home and working.
So I shall lurk for a while until I am knowledgable to ask intelligent
questions.
  Andy in Texas


  Andy Blodgett  Life is short. Eat dessert first.

  -
  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] 3D lace flower

[Jeriames]

Somehow, I accidentally deleted the original inquiry from Sweden.

At about the same time as the Tonder gathering of lacemakers in 2004 (which 
you attended), there was the OIDFA convention in Prague.  

In Prague, Jana Novak (of Denmark) was selling Rosemary Shepherd's brand new 
28-page booklet of instructions and prickings:  "Bobbin Lace - Fantasy 
Flowers"  ISBN 0-9591235-2-1.  Rosemary is from Australia.

This could be what you seek.  Sorry, for security reasons I do not open 
attachments, so sending a picture to me will not be of help.  With the ISBN 
number, 
perhaps you can find a photo of the book.  There is a very colorful photo of 
the flowers (which have stems) on the cover.

Jeri Ames in Maine USA

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Pompi Perry in Pittsburgh

[Beth Stoll]

Had a lovely time Friday night with the Pittsburgh Lace Group and
Pompi Perry's lecture.   They were very welcoming to a visiting
lacemaker.  Pompi's slides were most helpful in illustrating her
discussion of polychrome blonde.  I was just sorry I wasn't able to
take her workshop yesterday and today.  Her class demonstration
samples were great too!  What a lot to learn in the future!

Robin P. was lovely to meet in person, and very helpful in looking at
the lace books and deciding what is worth looking further at.  Tracy
the Lacemaker had sent some of her inventory (she was up with the
tatters in Hector), so I had a book fix before Denver.  Snowgoose had
been coming to the Fiber Arts Fiesta in Albuquerque (end of May every
other year) but we won't have a lace vendor this year.  However Louise
Colgan will be judging the lace entries and leading a Milanese
Workshop, so we still feel blessed.

I was even able to pass on a substitution.  Having used my suitcase
space for nephew's graduation present, there was no room for a lace
pillow, so I planned to make a quick pink polystyrene insulation block
pillow for the hanky I planned to work on for my cousin undergoing
chemo.  We picked up pizza on the way home from the airport and I
decided the 18" pizza box was faster than constructing a plywood box
for the blocks. Picking up clean boxes from the pizzeria the next day
and a little bit of duct tape later, I was in business.  Betsy decided
that was a fine tip to use in a pinch later.  Even carried the pillow
to nephew's soccer practice, and spread the knowledge of bobbin lace a
little further.  Actually one of the moms had seen lacemaking in
Bruges, so knew what I was doing, but I sat between two dads and
answered questions.

Beth from Albuquerque (temporarily in Pittsburgh)

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Lace jewelry

[Jane Viking Swanson]

Hi All,  Sylvie asked about ideas for lace jewelry.  I made a choker
necklace in Battenberg combining gold tape, black tape with
a gold thread in it and black Mettler sewing thread (the only thing suitable
I could get in town immediately).  It looks very nice if I do
say so myself.  It's a fairly geometric design since I'm not too frilly.

It's about an inch wide and I do look good in that style.  However,
a half inch wide (1-1/4 cm) looks great if your neck is not too long.  Some
of the beautiful insertions I've seen you BLers make would
be lovely.  Not very conservation minded but good for Devon's Campaign for
Modern Lace!

I also have a NL flower that I wear on my cotton sweaters.  I've
made a few of those to give away.  I also designed a star for
my Goddaughter who does not seem too flowery to me .
A swoosh or curlicue would make a nice pin too - any thread,
any color.  If you were willing to put a lot of time into the piece
the designs I've seen for Withof would be lovely!

I also wear a lot of scarves, particularly in winter.  How about
a motif on the corner of a scarf.  If you made a triangular scarf
the lace could even float over your skin (in the summer) giving
it more depth.  Or you could sew the lace on to the scarf and
not cut out behind it.

Jane in Vermont, USA where it's 75F (24C - I'd better make
my conversion chart more readable I almost put 162C - no I
don't live on Venus ) (I do realize Venus is hotter than that,
just kidding).
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] 'Further Steps in Honiton Lace' on ebay

[Jean Nathan]

A copy of this hard-to-find book "Further Steps in Honiton Lace' by Suzanne 
Thompson is for sale on ebay. Starting bid GBP5.00. The seller will post 
worldwide. I know several people are interested in this. I came across the 
copy I have purely by chance, having been looking for it for a couple of 
years.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=64290&item=8302022785&rd=1
or search for item number 8302022785.
Jean in Poole 

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] books and articles wanted

[Steph Peters]

On Sun, 17 Apr 2005 09:53:13 -0700, Adele wrote:
>No, the 1923 is fixed in stone. After 1923 you switch to "date of the 
>author's death plus 50 years" (in Canada anyway, I don't know if the UK 
>decided on the same number of years - in the US I think they went for 
>more)
UK is date of death plus 60 years.  This is the same for all European Union
countries, so that includes France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, in
fact many of the big lacemaking countries.

>But you also need to be careful because some authors donate their works 
>in perpetuity to an institution (university or something) and their 
>works will never be out of copyright. Generally these are famous 
>authors, though, not little lace enthusiasts ;-)
That must be a law in the country concerned; it can't be done in perpetuity
in UK.  Copyrights held by institutions expire just like all other
copyrights.   J M Barrie wanted to donate the royalties from Peter Pan to
benefit a childrens' hospital in perpetuity.  There had to be a clause
specially included in an Act of Parliament to make it possible.
--
Brought up in the provinces in the Forties and Fifties one learned early 
that life is generally something that happens elsewhere. - Alan Bennett
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] New Member / Obtaining Bobbins

[Steph Peters]

On Sat, 16 Apr 2005 14:44:11 -0500, you wrote:

>This is all I've ever seen on it. I think you will have to do as she says 
>and:
> email  [EMAIL PROTECTED] for the catalogue.
>
>
>
>I know nothing more about them. Sorry
>
>Sue
>
>> Hi Sue,
>> I would love to look at this web but only one page comes up. Is there more 
>> to it?
>> Bren
>>
>> Sue Babbs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> This is the nearest supplier to Wrexham, that I know of:
>>
>> http://www.lacemaking.co.uk/

This is one of my two closest suppliers - the other is Jacqui Southworth of
Larkholme Lace.  I have been to the current shop once, and purchased from
Church Meadow Crafts many times, mostly at lace days.  I bought my very
first pillow and other beginners equipment at the previous shop.  Lynn is a
general supplier - pillows, bobbins, threads, beads, books and so on.  I
wouldn't hesitate in buying general requirements from her, but would look
for the a greater range of Midlands bobbins from a bobbin specialist like
Larkholme Lace.

Bren, almost all lace equipment purchases in UK are either at lace days or
by mail order.  The best thing that you can do is decide what you want, find
out who supplies it, then arrange for mail order purchases to be sent to
Wrexham.
--
Brought up in the provinces in the Forties and Fifties one learned early 
that life is generally something that happens elsewhere. - Alan Bennett
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] Newby from Texas

[Steph Peters]

On Sun, 17 Apr 2005 13:31:56 -0500, BarbE wrote:
>Welcome to the list Andy.  I am sure you will find this a very talented and
>sharing group of lacemakers.  I am not sure, tho', about your friend who
>suggested a sofa pillow and  pencils!Sounds like a pre-internet act of
>desperation.
Doesn't sound that bad to me.  I had my first try with crochet cotton
wrapped around clothes pegs putting the pins into cork ceiling tiles.  One
small bookmark was enough to get me hooked and convince me to buy some
better equipment.

The sofa pillow will probably be too soft - try to find a piece of stiff
foam instead.
--
The unexamined life is not worth living. Plato
Steph Peters  [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Tatting, lace & stitching page 

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]

[lace] Newby from Texas

[Noelene Lafferty]

Hi Andy,
Welcome to Arachne!  I too joined (9 years ago!) before I started bobbin lace.  
I live in a small
town in Australia, no lace teachers, so I taught myself from a book and got 
(and still get) lots of
help from the list over the years.

Please consult us before you purchase any equipment - there are a couple of 
things to be warned
about, like a "horror" kit for beginners which should be avoided at all costs!  
Perhaps there is a
member already in your area who might be able to help get you started.

>From the signature line on your email, you sound like the kind of person who 
>will enjoy this group a
lot!

Noelene in Cooma
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~nlafferty/

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Have a nice time in Bruges

[Rosemary Brown]

Dear Claire

Good to hear from you.  Do have a lovely time in Bruges but please, if you go 
to the Kantcentrum, find out what they mean by Welding lace.  It is one of 
their annual courses given on the web site!

Or perhaps someone else on the list knows already.

Rosemary in Sussex

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Finca threads.

[Brenda Paternoster]

On 17 Apr 2005, at 04:26, Elizabeth Ligeti wrote:
Those of you new to finca threads, please be aware that they number 
their threads differently to DMC and Madeira.  Finca threads are "out" 
by about 20 points - eg 50 Madeira tanne, would be a 70 Finca.
No, I think they use the same numbering system, English Cotton Count, 
the difference between Finca Lace thread and DMC Broder Machine/Madeira 
Tanne is that Finca is a 3-ply thread whilst the other two are 2-ply.  
The CC number is the number of 840 yard hanks that can be obtained from 
1 lb of fibres and applies to each ply of the thread.

BTW - Finca doesn't come in size 70, but yes, in overall thickness, 
Madeira Tanne 50 is between Finca 60 and Finca 80

Brenda
http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/paternoster/
-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Bobbins

[Andy Blodgett]

Here I am again with another question or two.
 
1.What is the purpose of the spangles? Weight? Decoration?
2.Should you buy bobbins in pairs?  If in pairs, why?
 
I have to say thay you all are so very helpful to a newcomer to the hobby.  You 
have given me so much helpful information.  
  I have decided to wait and buy bobbins and cookie instead of experimenting 
with made up stuff.  I think I will just get frustrated by not using the right 
equipment.  I ordered Lessons in bobbin lacemaking by Doris Southard as a used 
book.  Later I will problably order other beginner books as I can see there is 
lots to learn.
Andy in Texas


Andy Blodgett  Life is short. Eat dessert first.

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Re: Newby from Texas

[Andy Blodgett]

  Thanks for the warning about the "horror kit".  I know exactly which one you 
are talking about and I had already decided to buy The One and Only lace maker 
cookie with wheel  from Snowgoose. T thought $28.00 was a good price and I like 
the idea of the wheel so I don't have to keep moving the pattern.  I can see 
where I could get very confused.
   The bobbins I think I will get Midland style as I like the idea of the 
little knob at the top where you can put the hitch.
Andy in Texas

Noelene Lafferty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi Andy,
Welcome to Arachne! I too joined (9 years ago!) before I started bobbin lace. I 
live in a small
town in Australia, no lace teachers, so I taught myself from a book and got 
(and still get) lots of
help from the list over the years.

Please consult us before you purchase any equipment - there are a couple of 
things to be warned
about, like a "horror" kit for beginners which should be avoided at all costs! 
Perhaps there is a
member already in your area who might be able to help get you started.

>From the signature line on your email, you sound like the kind of person who 
>will enjoy this group a
lot!

Noelene in Cooma
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~nlafferty/




Andy Blodgett  Life is short. Eat dessert first.

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Re: Newby from Texas... longish

[Barb ETx]

Until my attention was called to it, yesterday  I did not know that  Snowgoose
has a  "One and  only,"..and very reasonable.   I am considering ordering one.
I had a friend who made one several years ago...long before we knew that it is
a legitimate style and she loves it,  Every time I watch her I am a bit
envious,After all these years I have a couple of pillows that are the
worse for wear...one a builders foam block that I made and love.and one
home made roller that was given to me.

Now I have a confession to make

I am  the friend of Any im Texas..who started lace using a tightly wrapped
sofa cushion and pencils and sewing thread!
I was so anxious to try it , I could not stand it!!!
 In 1975 there were not all the books and equipment so readily available.  I
was alone in the middle of North Louisiana and everyone thought my "elevator
did not go  all the way to the top"
What a boon to learning this internet is.

Now I still  have Lace  disease and it is not getting any better..
Happy Lacing all,
BarbE

  - Original Message -
  From: Andy Blodgett
  To: Noelene Lafferty ; Lace
  Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 5:55 PM
  Subject: [lace] Re: Newby from Texas


Thanks for the warning about the "horror kit".  I know exactly which one
you are talking about and I had already decided to buy The One and Only lace
maker cookie with wheel  from Snowgoose. T thought $28.00 was a good price and
I like the idea of the wheel so I don't have to keep moving the pattern.  I
can see where I could get very confused.
 The bobbins I think I will get Midland style as I like the idea of the
little knob at the top where you can put the hitch.
  Andy in Texas

  Noelene Lafferty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  Hi Andy,
  Welcome to Arachne! I too joined (9 years ago!) before I started bobbin
lace. I live in a small
  town in Australia, no lace teachers, so I taught myself from a book and got
(and still get) lots of
  help from the list over the years.

  Please consult us before you purchase any equipment - there are a couple of
things to be warned
  about, like a "horror" kit for beginners which should be avoided at all
costs! Perhaps there is a
  member already in your area who might be able to help get you started.

  From the signature line on your email, you sound like the kind of person who
will enjoy this group a
  lot!

  Noelene in Cooma
  [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  http://members.ozemail.com.au/~nlafferty/




  Andy Blodgett  Life is short. Eat dessert first.

  -
  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] Bobbins

[Sue Babbs]

1.What is the purpose of the spangles? Weight? Yes
Decoration? yes
Also they stop the bobbin from rolling on the pillow - which is one of the 
main benefits as far as I'm concerned.

Some people find it hard to do sewings with spangles - I personally don't 
find it any harder, but then I have worked for so long with spangled 
bobbins.


2.Should you buy bobbins in pairs?  Not really
If in pairs, why?
Similar weights and lengths are moderately helpful when working. Weight can 
be especially important for very fine threads.
Aesthetically you might prefer it.
But, if you are working half stitch the bobbins in the pairs are split from 
each other anyway, so it doesn't really help or look any better.

[EMAIL PROTECTED]
-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Re: Newby from Texas... longish

[Clay Blackwell]

Hey Miss Barb!

Let's hope that the dreaded lacemaking disease is the one that finally
carries us all away!!  What a way to go!!

And as for the "One and Only"...  For the money, it's hard to find a better
deal on a reliable and long-wearing lace pillow.  It is light-weight,
durable, easy to put pins in, and doesn't break down under lots of use.  On
top of that, it's the extremely desirable block-pillow design which makes
corners so much easier.  AND it has that roller which puts the versatility
right over the top.  If you buy extra blocks, you can even have several
projects going at one time by simply bundling up bobbins and the active
block and carefully removing them, putting in spare blocks and doing
another project.  So it is definitely my first choice for recommendation to
new lacemakers.

There are a couple of "downsides".  First, you need to cover it yourself. 
If you're comfortable with cutting and fitting fabric, and with using
"Fabri-Tac" (the best glue for the purpose...), then you're fine.  The
pillow comes with excellent instructions on how to cover it.   If you're
not handy in that way... well look for another pillow option, or find a
friend who will do it for you.  Also, you really SHOULD put one or two
layers of felt between the foam and the cover to make this pillow look
better (no rough foam texture on the top...) and also this addition just
makes it feel more like expensively made pillows of natural materials.  
But do NOT cover the sides of the blocks with felt, or they'll never fit
back into the space made for them!  One often-heard criticism is that the
foam "squeaks" when you put the pins in.  The felt helps reduce this, AND -
in all honesty, that's a subjective thing.  For most people, it just isn't
that noticeable, for others, it's fingernails on the blackboard.  I've also
noticed that the type pin used also has some influence over the amount of
noise you'll hear.

And one last thing...  After collaborating with other Arachnids, I bought a
second "one and only", and lopped off a few inches at the top before
finishing.  It now fits perfectly in my "checked" bag, won't add
appreciable weight, and will be a practical pillow to use in Denver! I had
thought to finish the part I cut off in order to add it back on, but
there's really no practical reason to do this, so I'm happy with the way it
finished off with a flat top end.  

Snow Goose supplies these.

Clay

Clay Blackwell
[EMAIL PROTECTED]


BarbE wrote...

> Until my attention was called to it, yesterday  I did not know that 
Snowgoose
> has a  "One and  only,"..and very reasonable.   I am considering ordering
one.

> Now I still  have Lace  disease and it is not getting any better..

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Re: Newby from Texas... longish

[Barb ETx]

Thank you for the  OAO endorsement,  Clay.I think you have tipped the
scales.

I have no problem with making the cover.  I have been making and covering
pillows for years.  I have only one really  "store bought"  pillow and it is a
dandy, (G).  But it is so heavy and cumbersome.  I always like my home made
block as a take-along.
Gee. now in my advancing years I will treat myself  to a second
store-bought pillow.

You are  so right about everything...including the felt on the top.   Actually
I like a couple of layers of wool on the roller and for the pillow and
blocksI still have some fiber carpet padding and it is great!If there
is not enough left,  I will use the wool.

giggle-giggleremember that elevator.  I get that look when I carefully
store moth eaten blankets!!!

Another disadvantage of the foam ,,that the  inner cover stopsthat thump
thump of the bobbins on the foam.  I had a class once and the gal had an
Ethafoam pillow and she thumped thumped during the entire time.  That is when
I sought out the fiber carpet pad.   (G)  But she was very nice and no one
said anything.   That was when Ethafoam was just entering the lace arena.

On my old block pillows, I pinned instead of gluing on the coversand it
has been just great, all these long years. I might just break down and stitch
these covers!!!

As for the squeaking...no problem.

I do find that the foam "grabs" the pins upon removal.  So... we have pin
lifters. ;-)Actually I use a  $1.00 Revlon cuticle tool.   Never saw a reason
to spend money on a 'pretty' oneI would rather use that money for books.
(G)  I have always found it a challenge to improvise the tools where
practical.

Are we lacers all basically alike???  On my foam block pillows I made 1/2
blocks, and extras so I could store some in  progress lace!!! (VBG)   I guess
my block pillows date back to mid 1980's.
  So I am off to Snowgoose.
 Smiles, BarbE
  PS I do have one other store-boughtit is a rather old Danish ,gift
from  my lace mentor   and I use it., a lot!!! I keep a tiny edging on it
that I use for decorating gifts, baby things, ornaments and most anything
appropriate...  you know, I cut off one end and add on to the other when
in the mood  for the tiny stiff.


 - Original Message -
  From: Clay Blackwell
  To: Barb ETx ; Lace
  Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 7:36 PM
  Subject: Re: [lace] Re: Newby from Texas... longish


  Hey Miss Barb!

  Let's hope that the dreaded lacemaking disease is the one that finally
  carries us all away!!  What a way to go!!

  And as for the "One and Only"...  For the money, it's hard to find a better
  deal on a reliable and long-wearing lace pillow.

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Bobbins in Pairs

[Elizabeth Ligeti]

Hi, Andy,
Welcome to Lace.
You ask if you should buy bobbins in pairs.  Well I rarely do. I just buy 
whichever ones catch my eye!
At the beginning, we did not have bobbinmakers around here (in Australia), 
and I bought about 200 plastic bobbins from England. Then later on , when a 
couple of husbands took up woodwork to make bobbins, I bought which ones I 
liked (or could afford).I have a daughter who is also a lacemaker, and 
she would buy me Springett's bobbins from England for birthdays, and 
Mothers' Days, but they were single ones, not pairs.
You will find some folks only buy pairs. Others, like me, don't!  So it is 
all a matter of personal choice (and finances).  It really does not matter - 
Just enjoy them and use them, and make lovely lace!
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]

Re: [lace] Newby from Texas

[Pene Piip]

Welcome to Arachne, Andy, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month.
You didn't say where you are in Texas. Please tell us.
There are 6 lace groups in Texas, so there is a chance there is a group 
near you.


Penelope Piip
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
An Australian living in the
City of Tartu, Estonia
-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Newby from Texas

[Andy Blodgett]

I am about 30 miles North of Houston in Spring, Texas near I-45
Andy in Texas

Pene Piip <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Welcome to Arachne, Andy, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month.

You didn't say where you are in Texas. Please tell us.
There are 6 lace groups in Texas, so there is a chance there is a group 
near you.



Penelope Piip


An Australian living in the
City of Tartu, Estonia

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]


Andy Blodgett  Life is short. Eat dessert first.

-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:
unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Finca threads

[Elizabeth Ligeti]

I have just been talking to a lacemaking friend, who has had a bad go with a 
reel of Finka - #60 I think.  It has put her off ever using it again, but I 
suspect she may have a bad reel, as I have not had any problems.

I wonder if anyone else has had this problem :- One of the plys keeps 
breaking.  If it is not noticed quickly, the strain on the thread breaks the 
other plys.  She keeps having to cut bits out.  It is, as you can imagine, 
driving her mad!
she thought maybe it had dried out, like linen thread does, so she laid a 
damp cloth over it, but that did not do any good.

Any thoughts and ideas would be appreciated, and I will pass them on to her, 
as she is reaching desperation point!  she is doing a nice Beds handkie, and 
this is really spoiling both the lace and the pleasure of making it.

Thanks.
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]