[lace] Italian website
This is a nice website, clear diagrams and images for beginners at the 'punti base' pages, some cool free patterns (disegni) and more eye candy at the Galleria. I was interested in it for the Punto Fiandra, but there is much else. Enjoy ;) http://www.tombolodisegni.it/ -- bye for now Bev in Sooke, BC (on Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada) Cdn. floral bobbins www.woodhavenbobbins.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] IOLI reimbursments
On Sep 23, 2005, at 5:59, Laurie J. Hughes wrote: Since I'm not high enough on the totem pole, I can't *swear* they don't *any* reimbursment; they may get *some*, and I just wouldn't know. IOLI Officers aren't paid for their time, that's why they call us volunteers. *big grin* Never even occured to me that anyone might get paid for the *time*; it's a given, that anyone doing anything for IOLI is donating *time*. But the thread started with questions (from UK) about reimbursment (or partial reimbursment) for things like transportation, lodging and food for the Officers, whose presence at the Convention is a requirement. As Jacquie pointed out, a "Jane Doe" like myself can count the shekels and decide there's not enough of them in the kitty to make the trek, but the Officers aren't so lucky. And *that* is the area where I'm not high enough on the totem pole to know. From words dropped here and there, I *suspect* that all expenses are their own responsibility, but know for certain-sure? I don't... The matter is certainly never mentioned in the by-laws, except in the most "clear as mud" way: "Section 2: No part of the net earnings of the IOLI shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers or private persons except that the IOLI shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered [...]" Now you see it, now you don't :) And, come to think... That's not how I use "inure" myself, but it does sound "official" and I do know what it's supposed to mean, so it's OK. Whether it would stand up in court... :) Ricki? -- 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] Lace in book
Hi All, DH has been reading "Eldest" by Christopher Paolini ISBN 0-375-82670-X It's the second in a series started with "Eragon". Anyway, he told me that there is lace in it! He marked the page and I read some of it today. Starting on page 324 Queen Nasuada (formerly Princess) is living in exile after an evil dragon rider has taken over her realm. She accidently cuts the BL on her dress and starts thinking about lace - needle and bobbin! She asks someone (whose name I forgot to write down) if they can use magic to make lace and that person is going to find out. Nasuada thinks they can make lace faster (she goes on for a bit about how L-O-N-G it takes) and the other realms will buy the lace from them. She says "Ounce for ounce, lace was worth more than gold or silver". I'm sure we all agree . In this way she hopes to have the other "countries" pay for the war to get her realm back. I think I've got that all right . DH started explaining and I think I need to read the books. When Paolini's first book came out I remember reading that he was home schooled. Obviously his teacher gave him a complete education!! Jane in Vermont, USA where the days are warm and the nights are beautifully cool! [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: ebay bargain
On Sep 23, 2005, at 15:44, Jenny Barron wrote: this tonder lace book is described as a bargain by the seller, I must admit my jaw hit the floor http://tinyurl.com/d6ulg Holly cow! The book must come with its own cistern of high-octane, refined gasoline :) I got my own copy for GBP 10 in '98 (off the Lace Guild's stand, at that summertime Fair near Rugby; can't remember who ran the Fair at the time - Springetts, maybe?). It was in a totally pristine condition, too, for all it was supposed to have been used... -- 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]
Re: [lace] [Lace] Lace from the Smithsonian...
Hi Trish ! You have prompted me to dig out the newsletter article I did for the NCRL in June of last year! The article was "A Systematic Approach to Binch Lace: Michael Giusiana". Michael actually studied at Geneseo State College in New York. (He didn't mention toxic dumps when he wrote me his biographical blurb!!) Can't imagine why!! ;))) While searching for off-loom weaving techniques during his final year of college, he discovered Kathe Kliot's book, "Bobbin Lace", which had just been published. He taught himself to make lace from that book. In fairly short order, he had studied with Brigitta Furhman, Pamela Nottingham and Anna Blanco, and then attended an IOLI convention in Michigan where he met Susanne Van Ruymbeke of Belgium who was teaching at the convention. He went to Belgium to study with her the following year, and while there learned that he had been accepted for a post teaching at the American School in Germany, where he has been ever since. And BTW - the "systematic approach" refers to his Binche (and now Flanders) study guides which help the student of these laces stay focused on a course of study even if they jump around from one kind of lace to another (as many American lacemakers are fond of doing.) Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > From: Patricia Ann Fisher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Dear fellow spiders, > > I was a member of Michael Guisana's first lace class at Cedar Lakes Craft > Center in Ripley, WV, lo these many years ago (24 I think!). He was > teaching in one of the schools in the area. I seem to remember that he grew > up in the upper state New York area (Erie?), somewhere around the Love Canal > area. I think his father had something to do with the homes that were built > over the toxic dump site there. This was all before he headed out to Europe > and gained his fame! > > Trish in Greater Downtown Scott Depot, WV > > - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] ebay bargain
I had the same reaction when I saw it yesterday!! I agree that this is the most comprehensive Tonder book I've found, and I would not like to lose my copy, but the price is ... expensive. This book pops up on eBay from time to time, and usually it goes for about the same price each time. I remember that I paid somewhere in the neighborhood of $60-$65 (US). It's definitely worth waiting for! Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [Original Message] > From: Barb ETx <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Jenny Barron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; > Date: 9/23/2005 3:51:15 PM > Subject: Re: [lace] ebay bargain > > It may be, and also a collectors item, but I think I will let someone else > have it!!! Is the not nice of me ? > ;-D))). > > BarbE ;-) > - Original Message - > From: Jenny Barron > To: lace@arachne.com > Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 2:44 PM > Subject: [lace] ebay bargain > > > this tonder lace book is described as a bargain by the seller, I must admit > my jaw hit the floor > http://tinyurl.com/d6ulg > jenny barron > Scotland > > - > 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] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] ebay bargain
It may be, and also a collectors item, but I think I will let someone else have it!!! Is the not nice of me ? ;-D))). BarbE ;-) - Original Message - From: Jenny Barron To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 2:44 PM Subject: [lace] ebay bargain this tonder lace book is described as a bargain by the seller, I must admit my jaw hit the floor http://tinyurl.com/d6ulg jenny barron Scotland - 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] ebay bargain
this tonder lace book is described as a bargain by the seller, I must admit my jaw hit the floor http://tinyurl.com/d6ulg jenny barron Scotland - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Pretty lappet pattern
There's a pretty lappet pattern on the front cover of Palickovani 3/2005 which features the work of Australian lace maker, Karolina Jeffers. See http://www.palickovani.cz/foto/casopis/Pal053.jpg I would very much like to have this pattern. Does anyone know if this is her own pattern or one taken from a lace book? Sue [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Textile Society of America -- call for papers
I thought this was interesting. Anyone up for joining the TSA and submitting a lace presentation? Quote from the TSA website: http://textilesociety.org/symposia_2006.htm Speakers must be paid TSA members for 2006. Non-members will be invoiced upon acceptance of their proposals. "Textile Narratives and Conversations Textile Society of America Symposium 2006 October 11-14, 2006 Toronto, Ontario Call for Papers Deadline: December 1, 2005 The Tenth Biennial Symposium of the Textile Society of America will take place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The theme, Textile Narratives and Conversations, will serve as a springboard for discussions across disciplines, as well as for in-depth explorations of specific topics. TSA encourages presentations on textiles from all parts of the globe and from textile-related disciplines including (but not limited to): anthropology, archaeology, art, art history, conservation, cultural geography, design, marketing, economics, history, indigenous tradition, linguistics, theatre, and the physical and social sciences. Scholars, artists, gallery and museum professionals, educators, and lovers of textiles are encouraged to submit proposals. We are particularly interested in presentations exploring textiles as story-telling media, as mythological objects, as "woven"archetypes, and as evidence of a life lived, showing the interconnectedness of and between culture(s) or intergenerational bonds. Textiles might be a means of communicating cultural values, serve as a medium for social cohesion, or operate in linkage with science and technology, architecture and design, or music and the performing arts." 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]
Re: [lace] Re: IOLI contest entries
Jacquie wrote: I still don't think that the people keeping IOLI running for my benefit should be out of pocket - even if this means my subscription goes up. Of course, Jacquie can say that - I pay her IOLI subscription (To be honest she pays my Lace Guild AND Lace Circle subscriptions and I pay her Cdn Gazette - makes life easier for paying). Malvary in Ottawa. Off to play our last lawn bowls game for this year. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] [Lace] Lace from the Smithsonian...
Tamara wrote - > But that also made me realise... Isn't there a rather well-known school of design in NYC? Has "Institute" somewhere in the name, I think, and it too has a texitile division. That's where Michael Giusiana went to school and got bitten by the lacemaking bug to such excelent purpose. < Yes, the school that (I think...) you're referring to is the Fashion Institute of Technology. But no, that is not the school where Michael studied, nor is it where he discovered lacemaking. FIT is in New York City. Michael's college/university (can't remember which) is in up state NY. And his introduction to lace was through lacemakers, including (the late) Kathe Kliot in CA. Clay - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: IOLI contest entries
In a message dated 23/09/2005 11:03:57 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > IOLI Officers aren't paid for their time, that's why they call us > volunteers. *big grin* I think I am right in saying that the officers for the UK lace societies aren't paid for their *time*, that's the bit they volunteer to give. However, there is no reason why they should be out of pocket for legitimate expenses. For instance, I can decide if I can afford to go to AGMs or not and decide how important it is to me. For a committee there is not that option. If all their expenses were to come out of their own pocket I am not surprised that at times it is hard to get new volunteers. This would surely also mean that there must be occasions where someone's financial situation changes during their term of office - does this mean they be in the situation where they feel they have to resign from the committee, even if they still have the time to offer? I take on board the comments about the distances involved but still feel that any event that it is essential for an officer to attend, their expenses should be paid. This might mean that the IOLI consider fewer events are essential than the Lace Guild do, for example, but I still don't think that the people keeping IOLI running for my benefit should be out of pocket - even if this means my subscription goes up. Jacquie in England - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Re: IOLI contest entries
>Since I'm not high enough on the totem pole, I can't *swear* they don't >*any* reimbursment; they may get *some*, and I just wouldn't know. IOLI Officers aren't paid for their time, that's why they call us volunteers. *big grin* Seriously, the money simply isn't there to pay us. Close to 80% of the money from dues goes directly to pay for the production and mailing of the Bulletin and Handbook. A good portion of the rest goes to mailing expenses and software for Membership. (Which is why, Tamara, you got your renewal email, and since you dutifully sent in your form, I didn't send you a snail-mail follow-up like I do to people with email addresses who I don't hear from by close to the deadline.) I guess you just have to be dedicated to advancing the cause of lace making. Lace in Peace, Laurie, who is, incidentally, the Membership Chair of IOLI -- Laurie J Hughes Metro Boston, Massachusetts Bobbin lace, social history, gardening "When I grow up I want to be a housewife." -- - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
