Re: [lace] Bolster pillow (very long)
The pillow wanted to roll toward me as I laced I have a bolster pillow which I have on a cradle which fits on to my stand. I found that it rolled towards me as I worked, so I have tied a ribbon on to the cradle, which I then pin onto one side of the top of the bolster. This braces it and it cannot roll. It is easy to unpin and move the bolster and repin as you work down your piece. Dee Palin Gloucestershire - Original Message - From: eva schaefer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lenore English [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Diane Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 9:14 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Bolster pillow (very long) --- Lenore English [EMAIL PROTECTED] schrieb: hello - I just read this in your blog The pillow wanted to roll toward me as I laced, - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Hot and bothered
Barb ETx [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I used to have a friend who kept a piece of white chalk in her tatting bag and used that...but it does really dry the skin. Chalk! I am going to go put a piece in my tatting box right now to try when we demonstrate with the West Michigan Lace Group at the Michigan Fiber Festival in August! Lynn Carpenter in SW Michigan, USA alwen at i2k dot com http://lost-arts.blogspot.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] tree shadow
Hello Spiders Trees give the coolest shadow, but... While on holliday I sat under a big tree studying hiking maps for an hour or two. When I folded the maps they made a strange noise. With my most sensitive fingers I could feel a structure (very strong exagerated) like the backside of a pricking. I suppose tree-lice droppings. From then on I protected my lace and pillow with an umbrella and I wished I had a baby-parasol for that purpose. Jo Falkink - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] tree shadow
It depends on what kind of tree you sat under, Jo. I park my car near a Juniper tree, and it routinely drops little specks of sap on the car in hot weather... so I have to remember not to pull quite so far into the driveway in hot weather!! Still, your point is well-taken. This is a good time of the year to be on the lookout for sales of summer lawn and beach furniture. Quite often, you can find a small umbrella designed to clamp onto the arm of a chair - or in this case, the table your pillow is on!! Clay Jo Falkink wrote: From then on I protected my lace and pillow with an umbrella and I wished I had a baby-parasol for that purpose. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Part 2 Vamberk again very LOOONG
Dora, I am loving your report on your trip! I look forward to part 3! Clay - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Part 2 Vamberk again very LOOONG
Hi Dora, I'm really enjoying reading about your adventures. I hope there are more to come. I can almost imagine myself there with you! Janette on a chilly Canberra night in Australia -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Schuette.Fifty Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2006 11:03 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Part 2 Vamberk again very LOOONG The hotel was very nice but of course we were very hungry and it was not too late to get a meal. I asked at the reception if there were any lacemakers staying but she did not know. At last somebody understood us. Well, we went up in the lift and I hoped to get into my room. Of course She I mean Glenys who was in charge gave me the key, pointed to the room next door and left me. I could not get in, asked for her help, she could not get in, down she went and fetched the receptionist for help. I can not describe my embarrasment, when the help went to a complete different door, which of course opened. Part 3 will follow Good night, Dora Dora Northern ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/403 - Release Date: 7/28/2006 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Perspiring hands
In a message dated 7/28/06 3:57:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Sat, 2006-07-29 at 03:09 +1000, David in Ballarat wrote: Dear Jean, Can those of you who are used to the kind of heat and humidity that we're experiencing give any tips on making lace in this weather, ie how do you stop your hand perspiring? In the old times lacemaker used bakingpowder, bicarbonate to wash the hands. It seems it stops a little the sweeting and avoided the stains sweeting made on the lace, especially needlelace. I never tried this, all I do when my hands become sticky is to put them in cool water up to the elbows dry and go back to work. Alix from Luxembourg Dear Lacemakers, Regularly washing hands should be a habit of all people working with fine threads to make lace or embroider.You want to avoid combining perspiration with whatever dirt is in the air or already in the thread, because if it gets worked by fingers deep into the fibers it will not soak out in a wash.You must be aware, with the increased use of real metal threads, that they may tarnish easily. You cannot restore the original finish when real metal threads have been combined with cotton/linen/silk, because what will polish metal will damage cotton/linen/silk. I wrote to Arachne about washing hands with baking powder some time in the past. Cannot remember the source of the recommendation off the top of my head. If I wrote it - I considered the source reliable and the impact on the thread minimal. Excessive perspiration should be washed out of new lace to avoid future problems with discoloration and attracting micro-organisms. David: You wrote about using talc. If you put a small amount of talc in a dish, add a few drops of liquid, and try to blend them into a pasty substance, what happens? Is the result something that would attract dust/dirt/food particles (the way hand lotions do)? Please - would someone who washes hands with baking powder to reduce perspiration report on results to Arachne? 1. Does it work? And for how long are hands kept dry? 2. Any harm to skin? 3. Any harm to thread? (Cotton/linen/silk/synthetic and real metals) 4. Other observations? Jeri Ames in Maine Lace and Embroidery Resource Center. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] perspiring hands/b. soda
Do we mean 'baking soda' ? not baking powder? Alix mentioned 'bicarbonate' - so I think she meant bicarb. of soda ;) Please - would someone who washes hands with baking powder to reduce perspiration ... -- Bev in Sooke BC (on Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada) Cdn. floral bobbins www.woodhavenbobbins.com blogging lace at www.looonglace.blogspot.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Making a bolster pillow
At 05:03 AM 28/07/2006, Miriam wrote: At one occasion a member of the class came up with a wonderful idea. She brought me two very big chicken mix cantisters In those days they were plastic and had the correct diameter. I glued them together bottom to bottom . I then made a bag big enough to fit loosely over the canisters, and filled the space with firmly packed sea weed. On both sides there was a string to pull the bag tightly together. The nice thing about it was that the lid part of the canister could be unscrewed and into it I could fit all my lace equipment, pins scissors, patterns, bobbins and threads. The big advantage was that it wasn't too heavy and very practical. I still have it though I never use it. Miriam In Israel Hi Miriam This made me wonder if the larger sized cardboard tubes used for postage could be used in the same way. In my case I would wrap felt (woolen underlay for carpeting) around it a few times as I have some of that on hand, but the hollow centre to use as storage - brilliant! Jenny Brandis Kununurra Kid Kununurra, Western Australia [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.brandis.com.au/craft/lace.html - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Bucks Point Oval Mat
Hello Spiders, Could anyone please help? On the front of 'The Lacemaker' magazine Issue No. 69 June 2005. There is an oval Bucks point mat, designed by Geraldine Stott. Could anyone please tell me where I can purchase this pricking in England as I would very much like to make it. I have made enquiries to 'The Lacemaker', but have not had any replies. We are having a very cold winter down here in NZ. Tye Newbery Pukerua Bay. New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
