[lace] Re: Foreign currency etc.
On Jun 16, 2005, at 23:06, Elizabeth Ligeti wrote: Does anyone know what the limit is for bringing Currency into USA? I think we've long since outgrown the "bring us your poor" stage, and entered the "bring us your rich" one :) I doubt there's a limit on what you can bring *in*, though you may have to report to the customs if you're bringing in *really vast* sums (I remember having to do that in Poland - *any* amount of foreign currency had to be reported, to make sure you didn't take out more than you brought in. But they no longer do that even there). And I seem to remember (from the time I got my Polish inheritance transferred into an American bank) that only transactions of 10thou *US* dollars (or more) merited scrutiny or any notice at all; it's wholesale drug dealers they want to nail, not an ordinary Joe Schmoe (and/or Jane Schmoe) who wants to spend his/her money bolstering our economy :) Also - are there any other DH's going to Denver. There are always men around at the Convention. Whether - or how - they hook up, I don't know, having always left mine at home :) -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: Conference
I haven't seen a - public - answer to this one, so, just in case Ricki (welcome to the litst!) hasn't got any private ones, either... On Jun 15, 2005, at 22:44, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am considering attending. I really don't know much about what the conferences are like, and since becoming recently unemployed, I'm not sure whether it would be worth the expense at this point, for me. At *this point*, it's difficult to tell. Most of us sent in our applications on March 1 or a little later, and class assignments (I think of them as "awards" ) have been sent out more than a week ago. I don't know which classes - if any - might still have empty slots for you (what lace are you interested in? How much tuition -12 hrs or 24 - are you interested in?). I do know that the Convention hotel is full for that period - not only the block (bloc?) of rooms reserved especially for us, but all other rooms as well. I'd be interested in any comments listers might have about things like how many people are likely to attend, 375 were scheduled to attend when the class assignments were sent out. As you might have noticed from the recent postings, 38 of us had suddenly been left with "bare bottom to the ice" for part of the schedule, and some of us might decide not to go at all because of it. what participants have gained from attending past conferences Studying lacemaking techniques with top-notch teachers, often of international renown. A class like that is likely to invigorate one for weeks, if not months... Inspiration from seing what other people - both students and teachers - are doing/have done/can do. Gives you a goal to strive towards (or decide that this particular lace is not for you). Meeting new lace friends as well as semi-new ones (I was looking forward to putting faces to many correspondents, whom I know via e-mail only) and reconnecting with old ones - at the Arachne lunch and in class, in the trip bus, at the final banquet... The more Conventions (or other large lace "do's") you attend, the more the friends seem to multiply :) Ability to buy lacemaking materials, lace-related books and lace (old and new) "in real time"; websites are wonderful, but nothing as exciting as when you're able to touch before committing. And, frankly, I think comparing the goods of 20 vendors in one or two rooms is simpler than comparing 20 websites (but that might be just me - the 'puter-illiterate dinosaur )... Have I forgotten anything? or anything else that might be of some interest, either on or off-list, to help me gain a better idea of what the IOLI conferences are like! The IOLI-Convention-Experience is likely to vary from person to person; it all "depends"... :) Depends on what you hope for. Depends on your sense of humour - sometimes there are snags, and you need to be able to laugh them off. For me, it greatly depends on the workshops and how well I've chosen them. My first Convention was a total disaster; I got my first choice of class, but I'd made a choice which was totally wrong for me (though the *class itself* was good). On top of which, I knew very few people, so there wasn't even anyone to bitch about it with That has changed since - I know my own strengths and weaknesses better now, and I know more people who attend such "do's" I'd encourage to go if you can afford it, but proceed cautiously, since you're getting into it so late in the "game plan". Try to make it a happy and rewarding experience for yourself. If it's not possible, save your money for another event. You might be happier dipping your toes in first in a smaller "situation" - I know that if I'd gone to the OIDFA/Prague Congress last summer, without ever having attended a large-ish lace "do", I'd have been *lost* - there were *thousands* of people... -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[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 any other DH's going to Denver. My DH is worried in case he is the only one there! I think he is looking for another man to talk to - Men's business. He won't last a full week on Lace, that's for sure! :) 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] Lenka's cancellation
On Jun 16, 2005, at 8:09, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am assuming that since Lenka has sent out these reasons to all the members of her two classees they are not confidential in nature. Would it be wrong to ask what they are? OK, I'm gonna go out on a limb...I know Mom-Avital doesn't like us quoting from private messages but as you say, it's not *all that* private (38 of us got it, though not the organiserss) but I think it's better to quote than have rumours flying about personal tragedies and such. So here goes the relevant part: __ Dear Lacemakers, A letter from a teacher before the IOLI Convention would normally give you details about coming course, list of materials etc. This time is different though, since I have to tell you that I closed the Silver Pin Studio and I won’t be teaching any more. It was not an easy decision to make, especially not after starting the business from scratch and building it slowly, step by step, over the last ten years. There are several reasons for my decision: first – the disappointing NEC show; second – European markets for specialty high end crafts (trade fairs in France and Germany) are saturated by mass produced product; third - booming real estate rocketted up the rents in Vancouver so high, that to find an artist studio at reasonable rate is impossible; fourth – business travel to the US is not as easy as it used to be, in fact, as a non-US citizen I am not allowed to teach without a green card. Ten, five years ago, when Canadian-American border was open and easy-going, it was never a problem. Nowadays, with all the new regulations and checks, the chance of being turned back at the border became reality… I am not complaining, because I have always had more fun then worries with the Silver Pin Studio, and I enjoyed the work enormously. This is just an attempt to explain simply the complex issues facing the small creative businesses in a nowadays world… I am not giving up lace, I am just not able to give lace as freely as I used to… The above means for you that you don’t have a teacher for the workshop you have chosen at the IOLI Convention and I am really sorry that this has happened. _ The rest simply encourages us to go to the Convention anyway because she's sure the organizers will be able to find us places in other classes (fat chance! with 38 of us. Besides, if I'd wanted another class, that's what I'd have signed up for), and lace is lace, but wire is only a medium, so it doesn't matter what technique we study, it'll still be of benefit, and the Convention is a wonderful spot to learn all sorts of things. Which, of course, is true enough, but the attitude seems a tad cavalier. Closing the Silver Pin Studio (for financial reasons) and not doing any teaching in the future (for the same reasons) is one thing; pulling out of a commitment, so late in the scheme of things is another. It places the 38 of us (strange, for just 2 classes; I thought the limit was usually 12-15 in a class...) in limbo. For me, personally, it'll be little financial loss - I've not yet bought the plane ticket, I can cancel attendance until July 1 and have most of my money returned, and I could have cancelled the hotel reservation without any penalty, had I been alone (my two roomies will now have to split the cost two ways instead of 3). I can stay at home and practice lacemaking in any medium I want, including wire, and save the $1500 or whatever for another lace event. But what about those who've already bought their tickets? They're non-refundable... It has put the organisers of the Convention in an even worse spot, financially and emotionally. RMLG is a small group, and it has been a strain for them to organise a successful Convention. Yet, until now, everything seemed to be pretty much under control. Now, they have this extra hassle to cope with, with very little time left... If desirable and talented teachers such as Lenka are leaving lace teaching it might be good if we knew the reasons in case other teachers are thinking of quitting for the same reasons. I think teachers have said - time and again - that they're not "in it" for money; those without a regular (not lace-related) job might - perhaps - come out even on a teaching stint at the Convention, and those who do have a regular job and have to take time off from it might actually lose money on it. They do it for love. Some try to supplement the income derived from teaching with income derived from vending - Lacy Susan (Wenzel), Holly van Sciver, Maria Provencher - all come within this category, as did Lenka. But it's a lot of work, and time spent travelling and I expect it plays havoc with family life (I smetimes wonder if Susan and Holly ever see their husbands *except* when sharing duties behind the vendor counter ), or any kind of personal life at all. It certainly play
RE: [lace] Bruges finish
Sharon wrote: Someone recently asked me about how to do a Bruges finish. I know I have it somewhere in my pile of notes, and it has been posted here before..but I'm a bit pressed for time lately and I'm weeks behind in digests :( Could someone kindly post the directions? TIA Sharon on dull but warm Vancouver Island Hi Sharon, Do you mean a Flemish finish? Starting on the right edge Tie an overhand knot with the first pair on the right Note whether you start with right over left or vice versa Now the original thread from the right is on the left Put aside the left thread Throw it out, but not at random, there will be second row of knots With the next thread to the left Tie an overhand knot (same direction as the first knot in the row) Put aside the left thread Continue until you reach the left edge Starting at the left edge Skip the first thread With the next 2 threads, tie an overhand knot opposite the knot you used in the first row If it was R over L, this time use L over R Tension the knots in the second row so the knots curl under Put aside the right thread With the next thread to the right Tie an overhand knot (same direction as the first knot in the row) Tension the knot to curl under Put aside the right thread Continue until your reach the last thread Skip the last thread Clip the threads close - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: Traveling with Lace Equipment
To All, With all of the talk about lace equipment that we travel with, I thought that it would be a good time to mention the trend of some of the airlines in the US cracking down on overweight bags and of checked bags over the allowed limit. There was an article about it in this past Sunday Inquirer and it stated that fees for overweight bags usually start at $25.00 and $80.00 for a bag over the usually two bag limit. I believe that this practice has been in force for some time in some other countries and it's another way for airlines to make money off of consumers. So before you pack everything but the proverbial kitchen sink, please check with your airline to find out what their current policy is on baggage weight and allowable number. And if your driving, you have nothing to worry about since your only restriction is either what you can carry and or can pack in the car. Tina -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.7.5/18 - Release Date: 6/15/2005 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Bruges finish
Someone recently asked me about how to do a Bruges finish. I know I have it somewhere in my pile of notes, and it has been posted here before..but I'm a bit pressed for time lately and I'm weeks behind in digests :( Could someone kindly post the directions? TIA Sharon on dull but warm Vancouver Island -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.7.5/18 - Release Date: 6/15/05 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] glosing down
I Have uploaded pictures of my new grandchild And will be unsubscribing to morrow, becourse of moving so will be back in about 3 weeks, with a new e-mail. So you will not be able to reach me at all til then Dorte www.f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/dorte_zielke/my_photos - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Disaster!
Dear spiders, It is really unfortunate that the wire class by Lenka is cancelled after everything was organized and it reminds me of the same 'disaster' happening last year in Prag. Indeed, Lenka's class was the first one filled for the OIDFA congress and then it was cancelled. For people travelling from a long distance, buying their flight tickets a few months before the event, it is not something that should happen, specially two years in a row. Just my reflection, Nicole - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Edition 3 - Raffle still open
Just to let you all know that with the delay in printing Edition 3 the raffle will remain open for as long as it takes! Brenda http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Edition 3 - still waiting!
Dear All Edition 3 of Threads for Lace is with the printers, and I gave the final proof OK more than two weeks ago. It was supposed to be a "ten day job" but when I phoned again this morning I was told it's scheduled to be ready by 3rd July. Maybe they only work a two day week! Complimentary inspection copies will be sent to all traders who stocked Edition 2, and any pre-orders will be despatched just as soon as I receive the books. Details on my website. Brenda http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/threads/threads.html - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Embroidery Shop, Edinburgh - Some Ideas
In a message dated 6/16/05 10:53:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > 51, William > Street. Since I can't remember the address (could take you there) and I'm > not > sure where I have put my Edinburgh street map, can anyone tell if this is a > new > address or not? - Dear Patricia, I've not lost my map or my Embroiderers' Guild bulletins (a collection that goes back many years). 51 William Street is the address I went to in Edinburgh in 2001. On a map, find Princes Street. Where it bends, it becomes Shandwick Place. Two blocks behind Shandwick is William Street (I have it circled on my map). Pulled a 1996 EG bulletin, and found an ad giving the address of 51 William Street. So, I think you'll have to dig further to find The Embroidery Shop's new a ddress. And when you do find it, *there are travelers on Arachne who will want info if this supplier still sells lace books and bobbins!* Suggestions: 1. Write the EG editor of "Embroidery" at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2. Write the editor of "Stitch" a second EG publication. Sorry, I just lent my copy to Tess, because there's a Turkish embroidery article by our friend Angela Thompson in it. (Angela is the author of "Romanian Point Lace".) Americans, this magazine is now available at large bookstores - Barnes & Noble or Borders may have it. Expensive, but you can take a peek! 3. Go to a news stand and find embroidery magazines. The British embroidery publications have pages and pages of advertising. If you cannot find the shop in Edinburgh, why not contact another - perhaps they can fill a mail order. 4. Find a local embroiderers' group and ask them where they get Perle. Perhaps you've met them when demonstrating lacemaking and can find them through the organizer, or a local craft or needlework shop may have the card of an embroidery teacher. 5. You might also look in a quilting shop. The Perle threads are sometimes used in Victorian Crazy Quilts. Years ago, I belonged to two Quilting organizations in the UK. Their bulletins actually carried embroidery and lace articles. Quite nice. Fact is, you are asking for a product that is usually used by embroiderers - so pursue from that angle. And, if you find a nice needlework supplies shop in Edinburgh - please let us all know. An expert has already told me there is no nice needlework supplies shop in Glasgow, so don't waste your time there. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace & Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] The Embroidery Shop, Edinburgh
I google for this and found a listing giving the address as: 51, William Street. Since I can't remember the address (could take you there) and I'm not sure where I have put my Edinburgh street map, can anyone tell if this is a new address or not? And aol knocked me off before I could explore the site. Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Events in France
Anybody in the French area can tell me about Lace events in Toulouse, or Saint Cypriane in the next months? Thank you. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego Witch Stitch Lace II now available - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Disaster!
In a message dated 6/15/2005 1:11:13 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Her reasons are many and relevant, but it's altogether depressing, I am assuming that since Lenka has sent out these reasons to all the members of her two classees they are not confidential in nature. Would it be wrong to ask what they are? If desirable and talented teachers such as Lenka are leaving lace teaching it might be good if we knew the reasons in case other teachers are thinking of quitting for the same reasons. I am also tremendously disappointed. I had hoped to have another class with Lenka at some time. Is she going to continue to do her art? I notice that the new site _www.Lenkas.com_ (http://www.Lenkas.com) is still up. Devon - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] ten-stick
Hi, Thanks for the help with working ten-stick. I'm sorry if my description wasn't too clear - I haven't yet got my head around some of the technical descriptions like "footside" as the Beds bookmarks I've been working so far on don't seem to have such things :-) and the last time I worked tenstick would have been around 10 years ago! I'm glad the question has also given some of you new ideas to play with. Helen Helen in Somerset, UK "Forget the formulae, let's make lace" -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.6.9 - Release Date: 11/06/2005 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Perle 5 Thread
Thank you all for yuor input. I shall use the prickings as they stand (as I'd started pricking before I read all yuor messages) with my thread if I can't find a source to buy some of the right size. Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] IOLI Convention
Merlene wrote: Is anyone from Spain coming here for the convention? I would love to meet up with you if you are. I do not know if anyone from Spain is going to IOLI convention, but I have no possibility in this moment to go away on this trip to USA. Maybe some day! OTOH, I am glad you enjoy the Galician Lace Catalogue! You have a lot of work to do! Regards from Barcelna. Carolina. -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego Witch Stitch Lace II now available - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
