[lace] Re: woollen lace (long)
Just adding a few odds and ends to this thread. My favourite book on knitted Shetland lace is Shetland Lace by Gladys Amedro, published by the Shetland Times in , ISBN 0 900662 89 1. In addition to lovely shawls in cobweb and thicker wool, there is a christening robe (which matches one of the shawls), and a baby's lace jacket and bonnet, and woman's skirt. I found the instructions very clear and well laid out, and so easy to follow. One interesting innovation is the order of working for the shawls; you do the border first, join it then pick up stitches from the inside edge and work round, initially on a circular needle, in ever-decreasing circles. This works well psychologically, as the boring bit is done first with enthusiasm to get on to the interesting bit, then you have long rounds to get the patterns into your mind (or fingers, where I seem to keep my best brain cells), and as impatience sets in, the rounds are going quicker. Mechanically, it avoids any harsh sewn joins. While some have criticised it as not traditional Jamieson Smith think highly of it, which is good enough for me! It also pleases those who (unlike me) are happiest using circular needles. When it comes to making bobbin lace with wool, the UK Lace Guild has produced what I think is an excellent leaflet - just a sheet of A4 printed on both sides. It gives a brief history of wool lace in England, going back to the Burial in Wool Act of 1666, then practical hints on how to go about it today. It aims at Torchon-style work using double knitting wool (the UK term for what I think is called worsted yarn in the US) and suggests how to make the prickings and at what scale, and what bobbins and pillows to use or improvise. It includes a warning that using mohair can seriously mess up every other lace pillow in sight with stray fibres. Could I add, from personal experience, that you get the same effect from knitting a jumper in an alpaca/wool mix, even if it is a noble enterprise in these days of mini-ice ages produced by global warming, and gas shortages and price-hikes due to politics! It ends with a section on adapting this sort of work for people with limited sight or dexterity, and even how sewings can be made with fingers in suitable pieces. I have spoken to the Hollies, and they are prepared to send a copy out free with any other order, or, if you are resisting the January Sale, they will send one out free in return for a stamped addressed envelope (which will have to be C5 or bigger) for UK addresses, or two international mail coupons for others. One final point - the leaflet mentions that in the 19th century, woollen bobbin lace of the Cluny/Torchon style was called yak in England, and lama or poil de chevre in Le Puy, but was in fact long-staple Yorkshire wool or the French equivalent. This was worsted spun - nothing to do with the US use for thickness, but meaning combed and carded to make a strong yarn with very few loose fibres (unlike my alpaca, or indeed normal woollen-spun yarn). This is still made in the UK as Guernsey 5-ply, and is used for fisherman-style jumpers; I have just finished a jumper (or gansey , to use the ethnic phrase). In US terms, the thickness is in fact sports weight. It is very firm, and I suspect would give a satisfactory hard-wearing shawl in bobbin lace. It is difficult to get hold of; the small wool shops don't seem to stock it. The main spinner, Wendy, tend to have only a very dark navy blue or white by the kilo, though there has been a red at least. The smaller suppliers do produce a colour range albeit aimed at jumper-knitters, and may do smaller quantities. [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Yahoo! Exclusive Xmas Game, help Santa with his celebrity party - http://santas-christmas-party.yahoo.net/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: woollen lace (long)
practical hints on how to go about it today. It aims at Torchon-style work using double knitting wool (the UK term for what I think is called worsted yarn in the US) and suggests how to make the prickings and at what scale, and what bobbins and pillows to use or improvise. Worsted weight yarn is thicker than the UK double knitting. In North America UK double knitting is referred to as sportsweight.. Just my two-bits worth. Valda [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] cleaning pillows
I just took a project off my lace pillow and even though it was covered when not in use and I used cover cloths as much as possible, the pillow top is dirty. This one is a velvety type material and I have another that is a heavy cotton. Since they are not removable, do any of you have any tips on how to clean the tops before another project goes on them? Kathy Holly, MI - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] cleaning pillows
vacuum? I'd try that first anyway, to get the dry loose stuff first. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, where the north wind is blowing -Original Message- From: Kathy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jan 6, 2006 1:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [lace] cleaning pillows I just took a project off my lace pillow and even though it was covered when not in use and I used cover cloths as much as possible, the pillow top is dirty. This one is a velvety type material and I have another that is a heavy cotton. Since they are not removable, do any of you have any tips on how to clean the tops before another project goes on them? Kathy Holly, MI - - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] cleaning pillows
Kathy, I have used one of those roller lint brushes that has masking tape on it and gotten TONS of dust off my pillows. I have also used the vacuum cleaner hose. Diane Williams Galena, Illinois USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Kathy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just took a project off my lace pillow and even though it was covered when not in use and I used cover cloths as much as possible, the pillow top is dirty. This one is a velvety type material and I have another that is a heavy cotton. Since they are not removable, do any of you have any tips on how to clean the tops before another project goes on them? Kathy Holly, MI - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Diane Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Galena Illinois USA __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] cleaning pillows
I just use strips of masking tape to peel off the dust and hairs etc Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Marjory Carter
Just a brief note to inform you that Marjory Carter died last Monday. Many of you may /will know of her re the Lace Society, which she founded, and also for her teaching of very traditional Bucks point. Her health had been deteriorating this last year, and in the end she was having 24 hour nursing care at home, so the news is not unexpected. However, the end of an era. Milada Marshall, in cold Somerset - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] cleaning pillows
Like Sue, I use tape... whatever is handy, although the rolls of wide packaging tape work really well... Tape gets up dust, dander, kitty fur (say it's not SO!!) and anything else that isn't pinned down. I use this solution while the work is in progress, because stuff comes out of nowhere in my house! Obviously, the vacuum is not an option while the pillow is being used. This thread was on the list a long time back, if I remember correctly, and at that time, someone cautioned about the vacuum, depending on what kind of pillow you have. I think the concern is that the vacuum could suck particles of the broken-down stuffing through the cover, leaving less stuff inside. An even better solution is the notion of prevention. Take the trouble to dress your (clean) pillow before you set up your project, and when you're finished, the cover cloths or fitted bonnet or whatever you have covered your pillow with can be tossed in the laundry, and your pillow is still clean and nice! Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Original Message] From: Sue Babbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 1/6/2006 2:31:25 PM Subject: Re: [lace] cleaning pillows I just use strips of masking tape to peel off the dust and hairs etc 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-chat] secret pal
Hello all, I just wanted to write to say Thank you to Pam Sharples, who has been my secret pal this round, Thank you so much for the bobbins, the note pad and date book. I have truly enjoyed this round and have always looked forward to your packages, you have never once disappointed me, it has always been worth the wait. But, gee wiz this last one was killing me, the anticipation was overwhelming. G I am just a big kid. Now can you write me and tell me where to start on the fan pricking? Thank you again, and I will be checking out the Roseground site. Love, Lynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] :) Fwd: Deja vu?
This was forwarded to me by my former partner who seems to have the gift for finding such tidbits. Thought I'd share. But I also need education here: what is the Ashes tournament? I've never heard of this. Would one of you wonderful Arachnes down under fill me in? (It's annoying me not to know what is is that's happened twice along with the other three things!) * Year 1981 1. Prince Charles got married 2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe 3. Australia lost the Ashes tournament. 4. Pope Died Year 2005 1. Prince Charles got married 2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe 3. Australia lost the Ashes tournament 4. Pope Died Next time Charles gets married, somebody warn the Pope. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] :) Fwd: Deja vu?
The Ashes is the game of cricket clash between Australia and England every so often (18 months? Summer in Australia, summer in England?). Don't know much about it, I consider watching cricket somewhat equivalent to watching grass grow. Noelene in Cooma Australia [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~nlafferty/ http://gumnuts.lafferty.com.au/ for finding such tidbits. Thought I'd share. But I also need education here: what is the Ashes tournament? I've never heard of this. Would one of you wonderful Arachnes down under fill me in? (It's annoying me not to know what is is that's happened twice along with the other three things!) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re: :) Fwd: Deja vu?
On Jan 6, 2006, at 19:31, Thurlow Weed wrote: This was forwarded to me by my former partner who seems to have the gift for finding such tidbits. Thought I'd share. But I also need education here: what is the Ashes tournament? Cricket. I've never heard of this. Would one of you wonderful Arachnes down under fill me in? (It's annoying me not to know what is is that's happened twice along with the other three things!) And I don't know which of these things happened/didn't happen and when, but I know for certain-sure that no Pope died in '81... :) * Year 1981 1. Prince Charles got married 2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe 3. Australia lost the Ashes tournament. 4. Pope Died Year 2005 1. Prince Charles got married 2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe 3. Australia lost the Ashes tournament 4. Pope Died Next time Charles gets married, somebody warn the Pope. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] :) Fwd: Become a Republican!
It's easy; just follow the 10 steps (stars at the bottom) of the workshop on how to... If your time is short (or if you read slowly), open one star a day for 10 days. From: D.D. http://www.thefrown.com/frowners/becomerepublican.swf -- 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-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
