RE: [lace] Battery operated bobbin winder
Yes I've got one of these and generally it is fine with Midlands bobbins - I've found one or two that didn't work too well because of the shaping of the bobbin, but most have been OK. It is quiet and efficient. If I was buying again, I would consider the mains powered version and the battery power pack to conserve batteries when I'm at home (but I don't know what voltage you are on in Tasmania). Cheers Liz in West Sussex, UK -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Faye Owers Sent: 12 September 2006 22:57 To: ARACHNE Subject: [lace] Battery operated bobbin winder Hi Lacemakers, I would like to ask a question of the group. Do any of you have the battery operated bobbin winder that is sold by Langendorf, and if so, is it is suitable for Midlands bobbins? Does it work well ? It looks like it is only a small unit and ideal for my needs and a cheaper alternative to the more expensive electric units available. I would appreciate any advice that you have. Thank you in advance Cheers Faye Owers Tasmania [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]
[lace] The cope/cape
A further thought on the cape, inspired by Tamara's comment < it was supposed to have been a "cape", if abbreviated one (more like a Bertha, maybe?).> Looking at the pricking, Tamara has as usual hit a nail on the head - it is abbreviated! The pricking notes that the upper edge was meant to be mounted onto net (presumably machine made net). Christine Springett notes that she has seen a pricking made so that the whole area up to the net was worked in point ground! With the net there, it would be a cape, and sit on the shoulders over whatever was being worn underneath, not needing to be attached to it; I don't think it could work as a bertha. Without the net, the top edge would be far too irregular. It's interesting that very high quality lace articles were being made to be used, with handmade work supplemented by machine net where it would not make any practical difference. Pamela Nottingham's "Technique of Bucks Point Lace" p.83 has an edging where the very irregular inside edge was also meant to be attached to net. By the way, a quick look at Google UK showed that the Springetts' Pope/Sivewright pattern book is available from WH Smith for GBP7, so I assume that copies are still available from the Springetts themselves (or the site is out of date...) [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Springetts
Leonard Bazar wrote: Pope/Sivewright pattern book is available from WH Smith for GBP7, so I assume that copies are still available from the Springetts themselves (or the site is out of date...)> Last time I looked, Amazon listed all Springett's books, including the Sivewright and Pope book. The only Springett web site I've found is David's woodturning one. They don't seem to have one for their lacemaking books, patterns and videos. Christine and David sell all their own videos and books (some of the videos are now available as DVDs). Details available from them: C & D Springett 8 Strath Close Rugby Warwickshire CV21 4GA UK Tel: +44 (0)1788 544691 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The agent in the US is Holly van Sciver. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Blackborne Collection at Bowes Museum
The Blackborne Collection exhibit at the Bowes Museum opened on Sept 9. Has anyone gone to it? I am anxiously awaiting reviews because it would take quite a lot of scrambling, husband persuading, and even perhaps compromises on the features of a new car, in order to get there by April 29th. Sept 9-April 29th are not my favorite times for visiting England. Please, please, someone go there and then provide an honest assessment! Sincerely, Devon sitting in New Jersey pondering the chances of getting over to Merry Old England on a cheap winter ticket - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Blackborne Collection at Bowes Museum
I leave for England next Tues. and am setting off on a lace tour of Normandy the next day. Then back to London for 4 weeks. During that time I hope to make a day trip to the Bowes Museum. I'll let you know all about it when I get back towards the end of Oct. On Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at 12:16 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Blackborne Collection exhibit at the Bowes Museum opened on Sept 9. Has anyone gone to it? I am anxiously awaiting reviews because it would take quite a lot of scrambling, husband persuading, and even perhaps compromises on the features of a new car, in order to get there by April 29th. Sept 9-April 29th are not my favorite times for visiting England. Please, please, someone go there and then provide an honest assessment! Margot Walker in Halifax on the east coast of Canada Visit the Seaspray Guild of Lacemakers web site: http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/quinbot/seaspray/SeasprayLaceGuild.html - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Battery operated bobbin winder
Hello Faye, why don't you send this question directly to Mrs Langendorf. She can answer it best, I think. Greetings Ilske - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Blackborne Collection at Bowes Museum
Hi Margot - May be a bit heroic for a day trip - Barnard Castle is a long way from London (approx 3 hours each way by train with a 15 mile road link at the end). The museum web site certainly looks interesting and they are giving talks on the collection on the second Tuesday of each month so might be worth trying to coincide your visit with that. Lovely part of the country to spend a few days in. Maybe there is someone on the list who is more local than me who can give advice on where to stay etc. Andrea Cambridge, UK From: Margot Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Margot Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ARACHNE Subject: [lace] Blackborne Collection at Bowes Museum Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:26:39 -0300 I leave for England next Tues. and am setting off on a lace tour of Normandy the next day. Then back to London for 4 weeks. During that time I hope to make a day trip to the Bowes Museum. I'll let you know all about it when I get back towards the end of Oct. On Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at 12:16 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Blackborne Collection exhibit at the Bowes Museum opened on Sept 9. Has anyone gone to it? I am anxiously awaiting reviews because it would take quite a lot of scrambling, husband persuading, and even perhaps compromises on the features of a new car, in order to get there by April 29th. Sept 9-April 29th are not my favorite times for visiting England. Please, please, someone go there and then provide an honest assessment! Margot Walker in Halifax on the east coast of Canada Visit the Seaspray Guild of Lacemakers web site: http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/quinbot/seaspray/SeasprayLaceGuild.html - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Windows LiveĀ Messenger has arrived. Click here to download it for free! http://imagine-msn.com/messenger/launch80/?locale=en-gb - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Limerick lace
Hello spiders I've just found this link via a family history discussion group, but there are lots of pictures of Limerick lace at www.limerickcity.ie then click on Library, museum, arts and recreation from the list on the left, then select museum, then catalogue on-line, then search by keyword, and type in lace and you should shee thumbnail pics which you can zoom in on. Throughout the whole process the URL in the status bar remains http://www.limerickcity.ie/ so I can't tell you a direct link for this eye candy. Brenda http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Looking forJacqui Barber
Can anyone tell me if Jacqui Barber is on the Arachne list or does anyone know where I can contact her, I want to print an article that she wrote for "Lace" about the event that we held at the Forum for the Norfolk Lacemakers Newsletter in October, I have the permission from the Hollies but just need hers. Thanks Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Limerick lace
a more direct link: http://tinyurl.com/f7enc Jo Falkink - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lace at Luton
My mom and her hubbie recently visited a lace museum at Luton in the UK. These sent me a great selection of photos of the lace and bobbins. They were directed to the museum by someone in a nearby park and didn't get the name of the place. Does anyone know the name of the museum as I would like to use a couple of the photos in the NSW Lace Guild magazine and want to put credit to the museum, and get their permission. Thanks, Lynn S Wollongong, Australia - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] pictures of lace
We have been kicking an idea around on the Professor's site: pictures of actual lace. I know I have some old laces I can photograph, and maybe some of you do too. I am thinking that old lace might be the way to begin, but there is no reason why contemporary lace couldn't be included. The only thing we need to be sure of is that we adhere to whatever copyright rules might be when it comes to lace. I would certainly think that any old laces in your personal collections would be free to copy, but I think one would have to be careful about modern work. Certainly, any lace made from someone else's design might not be permitted, unless the designer gives written (emailed) permission. I could be wrong about that. In any case, if you have any ideas about this, I would love to hear from you. Pictures can't be posted on Arachne, but my mailbox is very welcoming. Tess ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Filet lace picture
Please can anyone help me - a few weeks ago, someone put up a web site where there was a picture of a piece of filet lace - The Wedding, or The Wedding Feast, or something similar. It was a pastoral scene. The guy was in frock coat & knee breeches, (I think, - or something similar) and the lady in possibly 18th century style dress, sitting under a tree, and there were various other pieces in this wide picture. I thought I had bookmarked the site - but it seems not! I think I may have come across a similar pattern and ...!! Hopefully someone more bright than me, may have bookmarked it, and can direct me towards it. Thanks, Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
