Re: [lace] wool blanket bolster
Hi Alice and everyone > > how to get the felted blanket tight enough around > the core. I didn't see an answer ... (for the record) In my reply, to cinch it with the casing - works really well for firming the roll of fabric, especially if working alone ;) viz: Make a fabric case from a rectangle as wide as the circumference of your bolster, and as long, with several inches to spare at either end. Hem the ends so you can thread a cord through the hem. Wrap the case around the bolster ( I suppose I should have written in here - 'wrap the wool blanketting around the core as firmly as you can - the casing will enclose it more firmly yet'), it should be a tight fit, then cinch the ends shut by tying the cords, which makes the bolster firm. I got the casing idea from B. Fuhrmann's book on learning bobbin lace. An aside, it should be quite possible to use a long jumbo pool noodle for a bolster, and rest the bobbins on a table, in order to make a Torchon lace curtain. I don't need a lace curtain or I might be tempted to try it. -- Bev in Sooke BC (on Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: Liberty Lacers & Pearls
On Sep 2, 2006, at 21:56, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was awakened from my lurking when I read messages about Liberty Lacers and pearls. It's really ¡Great! to see you come out from lurkdom. And see, it didn't hurt at all :) Now, please, don't go back to lurking... -- 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] Liberty Lacers & Pearls
I was awakened from my lurking when I read messages about Liberty Lacers and pearls. Here's how it started. Several members of Liberty Lacers gather at the home of Betty MacDonald each Thursday to lace and chat. We make lace, laugh and never know what the topic of the day will be. Earlier this year at one of our Thursday get-togethers, the conversation turned to a discussion about pearls. We discovered that each one of us has at least one bauble with a pearl or pearls in it, and we rarely wear them. I thought it would be fun to make Thursday our lace & pearls day. Now when we come together each week to make lace, we wear our pearls. Our dress is always casual so we make some interesting fashion statements. I don't know how many others gather in small groups on a weekly basis to make lace. Three of us began this schedule several years ago to prepare for a Flanders workshop. It was meant to be just for a few weeks before the class, but we found the result so positive that we have continued with our lace Thursdays. Liberty Lacers is a group of lace makers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and its suburbs. We'll be celebrating our 20th anniversary in 2007. Betty MacDonald (the creator of the blue cover crab on the Spring 2004 IOLI Bulletin) is currently our President and has been a member since 1987. She will be teaching her "Fingers Loose and Fancy Free" workshop this November. Maybe one of the students in her class will come up with another cover creation. Thank you for your kind words about our group. We love making lace, and we enjoy each other's company. It's a happy combination! Nikki Nelson Liberty Lacers - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] old trees
"Lenore English" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >The Old Trees are beautiful! I wanted to do something similar, but >wasn't sure it would look good. I did a tree in black, and I like it >very much I like Lenore's tree very much myself, and I will blow her horn for her: you can see it on her blog as her "About Me" photo. If you right-click on the photo and pick "View Image" you can see it pretty well. http://tatt3r-lace.blogspot.com/ (It's fun to watch her lace progress, too.) :) 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] 5 Rivers Lace Group
Hi all, Please excuse my ignorance but I'm a member of Inspired Lace Makers of Derbyshire, UK and would like to know more about the 5 Rivers Lace Group (apologies if this isn't the correct title) as I believe from a recent committee meeting that we have contact with them. Any help if anyone out there is Laceland knows this group or is perhaps a member I'd love to chat. Regards, Babs - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] tension for a wool bolster
If you have no one to help create tension as you wind the felted material
around the core, open a window ("sash" type), and close it on one end of the
material. Then begin winding, pulling hard against the end caught in the
window. I have done two bolsters this way: they are nice and firm.
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Re: [lace] wool blanket bolster
I also prefer a > bolster pillow and wonder > > how to get the felted blanket tight enough around > the core. I didn't see an answer to this part of your question yet. I have heard it recommended to have more than one person on this job. Lay the cloth out on the floor. If you have extra people around, put one or two on the far end of the cloth to keep tension on it, and put one-two-three people on the roller end, depending on the width of your intended pillow. If you wish, tape the starting edge to the center cylinder. Roll carefully, keeping a tight tension on it all the way. If there is only you to do the whole deed, put some heavy books, a heavy chair, some bricks, or something heavy on the far end of the fabric to give you something to tension against. Roll carefully, keeping the fabric taut. Scoot the books, etc, out of the way when you reach the end. Pin down the fabric so it can't unroll before you get it properly finished. If it's to be a large diameter roller, start with a larger central cylinder. All kinds of things have been mentioned at times coffee cans, plastic pipes, mailing tube. Be creative. Have fun with your bolster. Alice in Oregon -in our last heat wave of the summer - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] old trees
Hi Jo and All, The trees are wonderful!! I love seeing them in so many different colors. I've always loved what Lenka does with the roots on this pattern and your lace circle did a wonderful job with the old trees! Jane in Vermont, USA where we've had wonderful temperate weather though I guess the rain from Ernesto will be here tomorrow. [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- Hello Spiders I guess I never showed you what my lace circle did with the old tree pattern of Lenka Suchanek. Have a look at http://www.xs4all.nl/~falkink/groene-hart/ under plakboek (scrapbook/foto-album) for more. Jo Falkink > - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] old trees
Hello Jo, The Old Trees are beautiful! I wanted to do something similar, but wasn't sure it would look good. I did a tree in black, and I like it very much, but after seeing these, I'm tempted to make another. What thread did you use? I was thinking of using #12 perle cotton to get the variety of colors. Lenore in Michigan http://tatt3r-lace.blogspot.com - Original Message From: Jo Falkink <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: arachne Sent: Friday, 1 September, 2006 3:25:40 PM Subject: [lace] old trees Hello Spiders I guess I never showed you what my lace circle did with the old tree pattern of Lenka Suchanek. Have a look at http://www.xs4all.nl/~falkink/groene-hart/ under plakboek (scrapbook/foto-album) for more. Jo Falkink - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Website
Hello Sheree I just checked the website on the channel. www.alanandbarryscrafts.com Good luck!! Daphne in rainyand windy Norfolk. [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of imstp_heads_en.gif] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] wool blanket bolster
Hot wash, rinse cold! That will make the wool shrink. Wrap your wool fabric around anything narrow and cylindrical that is the right length for your bolster. A length of broom handle, or a roll from wrapping paper, for instance? Make a fabric case from a rectangle as wide as the circumference of your bolster, and as long, with several inches to spare at either end. Hem the ends so you can thread a cord through the hem. Wrap the case around the bolster, it should be a tight fit, then cinch the ends shut by tying the cords, which makes the bolster firm. Today a couple of old wool blankets fell in my lap. I know Esthers recipe for cookie pillows, but I don't have a tumble dryer, so I hope just hot washing and a spin dryer will do. I also prefer a bolster pillow and wonder how to get the felted blanket tight enough around the core. -- 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] Lace CD
I picked this up on ebay for a lot less a while ago. In my opinion it's useful but not all that wonderful. Wouldn't pay full price for it. It appears on ebay quite frequently. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - Original Message - From: Daphne To: Arachne Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2006 6:48 PM Subject: [lace] Lace CD Hello All On Sky digital 672 there is a CD with lace patterns on it. The Lace Guild in England has given permission for the book of patterns to be used. They are all antique patterns. The cd has been made for the card makers amongst us. If you have`nt got Sky, then you will find it on Alan Gear and Barry Freestones website. The cost foe two cds is £19.99. Daphne in rainy Norfolk [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of imstp_heads_en.gif] - 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] Lace CD
Hello All On Sky digital 672 there is a CD with lace patterns on it. The Lace Guild in England has given permission for the book of patterns to be used. They are all antique patterns. The cd has been made for the card makers amongst us. If you have`nt got Sky, then you will find it on Alan Gear and Barry Freestones website. The cost foe two cds is £19.99. Daphne in rainy Norfolk [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of imstp_heads_en.gif] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] wool blanket bolster
Hello spiders Today a couple of old wool blankets fell in my lap. I know Esthers recipe for cookie pillows, but I don't have a tumble dryer, so I hope just hot washing and a spin dryer will do. I also prefer a bolster pillow and wonder how to get the felted blanket tight enough around the core. Jo Falkink - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Pattern needed..... Long shot I know.
What she wants is the words Mary Kay done in lace. I was thinking about doing a fan border around it like a small doily. She wants them to be a small coaster size. * If you do not talk to your cat about catnip, who will? * -Original Message- From: bevw [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2006 9:33 AM To: Sheree Cc: lace Subject: Re: [lace] Pattern needed. Long shot I know. On 9/1/06, Sheree <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I got asked today to do a piece of lace with the Mary Kay cosmetics > logo ... Does anyone have a > pattern done up already in Torchon? As it is heavily copyrighted, probably not? Would an existing rose pattern be suitable for your purpose, to save drafting one yourself e.g. something like Eeva-Liisa's rose designs? just a thought -- 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]
[lace] Lace Groups in North Wales.
Hi All, After a pretty grim year, things seem to be improving, and my husband and I have taken the plunge and booked a holiday for a fortnight in North Wales! We hope that the chaos and confusion after a year of bereavements and illness will be alleviated in the peace and quiet of a remote cottage in Anglesey! However - does anyone know of any lace groups in or near Anglesey, Bangor - or North Wales generally, that I may be able to visit?It is not definite that I'd be able to visit, but it would be good to have one or two addresses and phone numbers just in case . I know that there used to be the Strait Lacers at one time, and I know also that I have just missed an exhibition by one of the Welsh Lace groups, but as I have loaned some of my 'Lace' copies to my students, I haven't any contact numbers. If anyone can help, I'd be glad to hear from you - but we go away on Saturday 9th September - I do apologise for the short notice. All best wishes, and may your pins never bend. Carol - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Pattern needed..... Long shot I know.
On 9/1/06, Sheree <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I got asked today to do a piece of lace with the Mary Kay cosmetics logo ... Does anyone have a pattern done up already in Torchon? As it is heavily copyrighted, probably not? Would an existing rose pattern be suitable for your purpose, to save drafting one yourself e.g. something like Eeva-Liisa's rose designs? just a thought -- 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]
