Re: [lace] Re: That table ribbon; contest rules redefined
Hello to you all out there, I have run across a book in my library with a print date of 2002 in Denmark by Brigit Poulsen titled "LAY THE TABLE-WITH BOBBIN LACE." It has every think from table runners to napkins to placemats,etc,etc. The lace is beautiful and not only for the contest but I am going to do it for my own table. It has been stuck on one of my book shelves and I am happy to have found it and using it. Thanks to Brigit and happy lacing to all you gentle "Spiders." Mary Derrick Southern Regional Director or Jacksonville ,FL Tamara P Duvall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:On Sep 1, 2005, at 5:30, Ilske Thomsen wrote: > Under /www.internationaloldlacers.org/index.html#Lace%20Contest > you find all you must know for that contest. In my opion everything is > clear. So it was in mine (mostly; given that I've never seen a "table ribbon" before... ) But since the definiton of the contest/rules elicited so many questions, that part had been re-written (by a far-flung committee; ain't e-mail a *marvel*? ). The new version is not yet reflected on the website (I just got it from Debra today), but will appear in the Bulletin (which went to print today) as follows: > The contest: Table ribbon (a very narrow table runner) 35 to 45 inches > in length (89-114cm), the width may vary from 3.5 to 5 inches > (9-13cm), any technique, any size or type of thread (including wire), > at least two colors. The lace cannot be mounted or attached to fabric > nor framed or laminated. All sides of the lace have to be finished; > the sides are part of the design and will be evaluated. The entries > must be two-dimensional, not assembled into three-dimensional > structures. Three-dimensional (textural) effects characteristic of the > lace technique used are permitted, as are embellishments such as > beads. Hopefully, it'll make things clearer still... And Debra and I (and the organising committee) are working on making entries for the non-US (Canadian and European) members easier, without having to pass them back and forth through borders and customs... With luck, Debra will be able to collect all the *US* entries, photograph them before the Convention, and fly to Montreal with them (we may have to chip in for customs duty, as well as overweight luggage, if y'all use too many beads/jewels ). But, hopefully, *Canadians* won't have to send their entries to US (thus avoiding extra postage, and sparing Debra having to pay customs duty on them *as well as* having to haul them to the place of origin)... It would mean that she'd have to photograph those *during* the Convention (thus cutting into her own "Convention time"), but there's never a perfect solution for everything... -- Tamara P Duvall http://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] __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: That table ribbon; contest rules redefined
Does anyone have any suggestions where a very new lacemaker (me) might look for a suitable and *EASY* pattern to attempt this? I find this whole thing fascinating and am, perhaps naively, considering giving it a shot. But all the pattern books I've got here don't have anything that wide. I've got some Torchon insertion patterns but they're not wide enough and I'm not knowledgeable enough to know how to enlarge them myself. Of would something as simple as I could make not be appropriate for something like this? Any help would be appreciated. TIA -- Ruth Omnia vincit Amor; et nos cedamus Amori. ~ Virgil - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: That table ribbon; contest rules redefined
On Sep 1, 2005, at 5:30, Ilske Thomsen wrote: Under/www.internationaloldlacers.org/index.html#Lace%20Contest you find all you must know for that contest. In my opion everything is clear. So it was in mine (mostly; given that I've never seen a "table ribbon" before... ) But since the definiton of the contest/rules elicited so many questions, that part had been re-written (by a far-flung committee; ain't e-mail a *marvel*? ). The new version is not yet reflected on the website (I just got it from Debra today), but will appear in the Bulletin (which went to print today) as follows: The contest: Table ribbon (a very narrow table runner) 35 to 45 inches in length (89-114cm), the width may vary from 3.5 to 5 inches (9-13cm), any technique, any size or type of thread (including wire), at least two colors. The lace cannot be mounted or attached to fabric nor framed or laminated. All sides of the lace have to be finished; the sides are part of the design and will be evaluated. The entries must be two-dimensional, not assembled into three-dimensional structures. Three-dimensional (textural) effects characteristic of the lace technique used are permitted, as are embellishments such as beads. Hopefully, it'll make things clearer still... And Debra and I (and the organising committee) are working on making entries for the non-US (Canadian and European) members easier, without having to pass them back and forth through borders and customs... With luck, Debra will be able to collect all the *US* entries, photograph them before the Convention, and fly to Montreal with them (we may have to chip in for customs duty, as well as overweight luggage, if y'all use too many beads/jewels ). But, hopefully, *Canadians* won't have to send their entries to US (thus avoiding extra postage, and sparing Debra having to pay customs duty on them *as well as* having to haul them to the place of origin)... It would mean that she'd have to photograph those *during* the Convention (thus cutting into her own "Convention time"), but there's never a perfect solution for everything... -- 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: IOLI entries from afar
Weronika, Of course you can enter and not attend (there were several who did this, this year). You must send with your entry enough money to cover your preferred method of return of your entry (and I would also suggest a little extra to cover the cost of a new mailer or box for return, since they are sometimes not reusable). The entry form has 3 options for return of lace: I will pick up at Convention; my friend X will pick it up for me at convention; please mail it back to me and I enclose the funds to cover its return via mail (or a pre-filled out Fedex weighbill or something). You select one of the 3 options. I hope you enter - it should be a fun contest. Cheers, Helen, Aussie in Denver - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Bobbin lace and patience
When I get the "patience" question while demonstrating, I will sometimes ask the person what they do to relax. If they tell me some form of handwork, I will tell the person that lace works the same way for me as perhaps knitting or quilting for them. For those who tell me "computer games" or "sports" (I had one woman tell me she jogged to relax - *shudder*), activities that would make me crazy, I will look at them with amazement in my eyes and explain that their favorite activity would be the thing I would least like to do. I think it makes them re-evaluate, realize that people have differing opinions on what "takes patience" or what is "fun". Cathy in Newark, DE USA Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] re:bobbin lace sharing
I have been home for a couple of days but will be running back to SC to help take care of my father-in-law (since being widowed,after 55 years,in April his health is sliding- neither eats properly nor takes his meds). Anyway - as I brought my pillow in from the car my neighbor asked what it was. When I told her she initially thought I used the bobbins from the sewing machine. When I unwrapped the pillow her exact words were "These are bobbins - teach me". I cannot tell you the delight in her eyes as she fingered my bobbins. So on those few days I am here at home we will "bobbin" when she gets home from work. I have an extra pillow and bobbins for her to use and last night was her winding night. And I was worried that since I retired from teaching in June I may not have as much social contact! Christina - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] mail for the Professor
Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 15:19:26 -0400 From: "CLIVE Rice" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [lace] The Professor Tess, do you have a "snail" mail address for The Professor? That is a good way for his wife to receive messages and cards for him. I really do like to send cards by USPS. Thanks, Betty Ann in Roanoke, Virginia USA I know that we all want to express our concern to the family of the Professor, but his wife and I have decided that the best way for all of them is to go with email as originally planned. And the mail is pouring in! Thanks so much to you all. I especially appreciate your including where you come from: he will see that we lacemakers are truly international. Tess - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Patience
Sue Clemenger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I don't do much lace, lately, but I've heard that particular, >disparaging comment for decades, and in reference to a variety of forms >of needlework (quilting, monochrome embroidery, spinning, knitting). I weave, tat, net, knit, and make fingerloop braids. The only patience any of these things takes, for me, is a tiny bit at the beginning, when I first sit down to do them. I have maybe a minute or two where I think, "Well, this is a bit dull, but I'll just work on it for 5 minutes so I can say I did it." The next thing that usually happens is my son says he is hungry, I look at the clock, and I find to my amazement that 40 minutes or sometimes a couple of hours have passed! By that point I've stopped noticing time and am thinking "Just another row" or just another chain, and then I'll stop. Or maybe one *more* row. Or two. . . Lynn Carpenter in SW Michigan, USA alwen at i2k dot com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] gozo lace
dear arne the lace school is run by consiglio azzarpardi so you may be able to get details direct from her if not, you could e.mail me direct and i will be able to forward on more information about the lace school in gozo, one of my students (and her husband) went there this summer and had a very enjoyable time, so i can find the information you want from her. nicky suffolk ps excuse typing but i had an accident on holiday and can still only use one arm. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Fwd: Re: That table ribbon
Dear Lacefriends, Under/www.internationaloldlacers.org/index.html#Lace%20Contest you find all you must know for that contest. In my opion everything is clear. And that a table runner made with very fine thread, Le 100/2 or finer, not will be practical and sturdy is in my opinion also clear. Good luck designing and working dozens od table runners. Greetings Ilske - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: That table ribbon
Tamara wrote: Granted, I've never seen Honiton (regular, micro or macro) made in more than one colour but the advanced people need a challenge too, no? (or should it be "non?", given the venue of the Convention? ) Anyone who went to The Lace Guild's Myth and Mystery exhibition will tell you that there was Honiton lace in colour, including The Green Man which was used for a cover of Lace. There were also some examples in more traditional white, which used a coloured coarse thread - often a metallic. Karen In Coventry -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.18/86 - Release Date: 31/08/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.18/86 - Release Date: 31/08/2005 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
