Re: [lace] Replica Christening gown
Apparently there is a Honiton Christening Gown made for the Millennium. I am assuming that this is not that gown. Perhaps the new gown was made of antique pieces of honiton in the Royal Collection? Julian Julian Jefferson [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 24 Apr 2008, at 02:21, P A Lally wrote: Hi Helen As there is no longer a Honiton lace industry these days - only Hobby lacemakers, I suspect that it would be extremely difficult for even the Queen to commission lace to be made. It would certainly have be extremely expensive in order to entice lacemakers to part with their lace and as most people only do a few hours lace at one time, an overshirt with as much lace on it as the original had would probably take years to produce. Pieces that have been made for royalty in recent times have mostly been by way of a gift from the lacemakers of Honiton. Annette in Trentham Vic. Australia [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] Spiral (self-threading) Needles The Gift of Time
Dear Lacemakers, Though some dislike sewing, there are times when a needle is necessary to attach lace or attend to urgent repairs. Lacefairy sent me this connection a month ago. Given our recent Arachne discussions about needle manufacturing, I am passing along. We have no connection with the business and have not tried this product. We just think it interesting and perhaps helpful to those with arthritis or vision problems.Lori has created a shortcut to the site: _http://tinyurl.com/398y37_ (http://tinyurl.com/398y37) Perhaps someone has used one of these needles and can give us an evaluation? Jeri Ames Lace and Embroidery Resource Center **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Replica Christening gown
Annette wrote: As there is no longer a Honiton lace industry these days - only Hobby lacemakers, I suspect that it would be extremely difficult for even the Queen to commission lace to be made. It would certainly have be extremely expensive in order to entice lacemakers to part with their lace and as most people only do a few hours lace at one time, an overshirt with as much lace on it as the original had would probably take years to produce.Pieces that have been made for royalty in recent times have mostly been by way of a gift from the lacemakers of Honiton. From what I heard, lace made in Honiton, such as for Queen Victoria, might as well have been a gift for what the lacemakers were paid for it. Maybe UK lacemakers should offer to make some real lace for future use so we know it was handmade next time. I don't do Honiton but could make a motif in Bucks or Beds. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org/ www.landoflincolnlacemakers.com Check for class spaces, many are full. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Spiral (self-threading) Needles The Gift of Time
Interesting concept. I wonder if the open bit of eye would tend to catch? Another aid to needle-threading is a little device made in Italy, called an automatic needle threader. I haven't tried it - am tempted. *http://tinyurl.com/598klh *usual disclaimers. On Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 1:01 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Lacemakers, Though some dislike sewing, there are times when a needle is necessary to attach lace or attend to urgent repairs. Lacefairy sent me this connection a _http://tinyurl.com/398y37_ -- Bev (near Sooke, BC on beautiful 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]
Re: [lace] Spiral (self-threading) Needles The Gift of Time
I tried to find the blue plastic self threader on the Lee Valley website and couldn't seem to locate it. I've seen this concept before and it works if you locate the needle correctly. One of my sewing machines has this attachment on it. That said, Lee Valley is known for the quality of their products. They are more expensive for the wookworking tools and fittings, but it is the very top quality in it's price category. If anyone can find the item number, please let me know. Diane Zierold Lubec, Maine - Original Message - From: bevw [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [lace] Spiral (self-threading) Needles The Gift of Time Interesting concept. I wonder if the open bit of eye would tend to catch? Another aid to needle-threading is a little device made in Italy, called an automatic needle threader. I haven't tried it - am tempted. *http://tinyurl.com/598klh - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Spiral (self-threading) Needles The Gift of Time
Hi Bev - When I worked for the summer in a Quilting shop several years ago, they had gotten a few of these handy-dandy devices to see if they worked. I tried one, and for the life of me couldn't get it to thread a needle. Maybe I was using the wrong needles, maybe I was holding my mouth wrong... for whatever reason, I just couldn't get the thing to work for me. So... I suggest that you find a shop where you can actually try the thing out and see if you can get it to work for you. Otherwise, it's a (relatively inexpensive) piece of *(% ! Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: bevw [EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting concept. I wonder if the open bit of eye would tend to catch? Another aid to needle-threading is a little device made in Italy, called an automatic needle threader. I haven't tried it - am tempted. *http://tinyurl.com/598klh *usual disclaimers. On Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 1:01 PM, wrote: Dear Lacemakers, Though some dislike sewing, there are times when a needle is necessary to attach lace or attend to urgent repairs. Lacefairy sent me this connection a _http://tinyurl.com/398y37_ -- Bev (near Sooke, BC on beautiful 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] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] needle threader link
Hi everyone Sorry if the picture link didn't work. The Lee Valley article no. (gadget number?!) is 45K27.05 and its entry should be here *http://tinyurl.com/599c3a* -- Bev (near Sooke, BC on beautiful 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] Replica Christening gown
Hi Julian Yes you are right a Christening gown was made for the Millenium - 28 lacemakers were involved and the whole project took more than a year. The sprigs made included a large bow and wildflowers common in Devon. The sprigs are appliqued on to net and form the front panel of the dress. They are beautifully made but extremely sparse when compared to the royal christening robe. The Millenium robe is in Allhallows museum and has already been used by some new grand children of the lacemakers involved. If one panel of a dress needed 28 lacemakers working years imagine how long an accurate replica of a gown covered with lace would take! Annette in Trentham Vic. Australia [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] ANZAC Day
An ANZAC Day Greeting to all ex-pat. Aussie and New Zealand Lacemakers on this ANZAC Day. Despite a slight fog, there were an estimated 40,000 people at the Dawn Service at the Shrine of Rememberance in Melbourne today. It is now a glorious autumn day, with the sun shining for the traditional Diggers March. As the ranks are thinning so drastically, each year, the children and grandchildren of the servicemen and women are allowed to march, now, in their stead. I have 5 of the beautiful embroidery-on-gauze cards that my Grandfather sent to my Mother and Aunt from France during WWI. They are priceless to me. They were for birthdays and Christmas. He was in the Ypres campaign, and I have his campaign badge. ( He was in the British army, of course, - I am originally English!!.) Lest We Forget. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 155 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Keeping the pillow in place
Alice Howell wrote: Oh, in regard to taking a One and Only in a suitcase, if you cut about 2-3 inches off the top edge (make it shaped like the letter D), it will fit in a suitcase. I cut mine in half! I cut the foam and the liner for the box, before covering. I scored the cardboard and then reinforced the seam with duct tape. Then I covered and assembled the pillow. With ribbon (pinned down) covering the cut edges of the fabric and overlapping so the ribbon could be pinned across the cut, the pillow is quite stable open flat. But unpin and it folds in half, albeit twice as thick. It will even fit into a rollaway bag (but I wouldn't try to get it through airport security!). I use the pillow primarily for motifs, so I need that space beyond the blocks--that part is in front or on the side much of the time. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
