Re: [lace] Cheap bags for your TableMate
It is ideal for bulky lightweight awkward items - such as the tablemate, or an assortment of ethafoam pillows. I had the bag containing the two tablemates slung over my shoulder (I looked as if I might have been wearing a placard?!), hands free - now I'm not sure what would have happened if the wind had come up ~ there might have been liftoff :p On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 6:46 PM, Clay Blackwell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It does sound like a great deal on a nice sturdy bag!! > My problem is that every time I tried to lift it I would aggravate my > "tennis" elbow!!! It would take a strong arm to carry that bag, loaded to > the max!! > Old age is not for sissies... > > Clay > > > bevw wrote: > >> Welcome out of lurkdom Debora ;) >> (post again, post often!) >> > -- 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] Cheap bags for your TableMate
It does sound like a great deal on a nice sturdy bag!! My problem is that every time I tried to lift it I would aggravate my "tennis" elbow!!! It would take a strong arm to carry that bag, loaded to the max!! Old age is not for sissies... Clay bevw wrote: Welcome out of lurkdom Debora ;) (post again, post often!) The nice thing about Dimpa is you can see what is inside. VERY sturdy and roomy - they are intended for storing a car tire, and presumably the handles are strong enough to hoik the car tire somewhere - our lace stuff is safe within. I carried two tablemates to lace day in mine ;) and without table, excellent for toting a large pillow; or use one to store several smaller pillows, hang the unit out of the way. An excellent find. On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 4:13 PM, Debora Lustgarten <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Arachnes, I've just come back from my local IKEA and wanted to share the good tip. Their "DIMPA" plastic bag (their size 25 1/2" x 8 3/4" x 25 1/2") is perfect to fit the folded Table-Mate, with space to spare for a good size pillow and tools! - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lacemaker on ebay
Hi y'all - Don't know if this might have been mentioned here already, but some on this List might like to see the lacemaker in lace for sale on ebay - sale ending in about 10 hours Item # 230261812473 Best wishes, Ricki in UT - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] FiberArts: Guidelines for Care of Textiles (long)
I ditto this, Ricki. Thank you, Jeri. We are all indebted to so many who share their vast knowledge. Smiles, BarbE Texas .- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 6:29 PM Subject: Re: [lace] FiberArts: Guidelines for Care of Textiles (long) Thanks, Jeri - I know I'm not alone in appreciating the information you share with us about the importance of preserving our own textile treasures. There's nothing much sadder than seeing a beautiful piece of handwork that has deteriorated through years of improper care and mistreatment, besides the ravages of time. Despite the labor-saving devices available now, it seems we're not going to see much of the kinds of textile art that people in the past found the time to make by hand. Beautiful things made by hand are virtually irreplaceable, and there is not way we can put a real price on the labors of love and investments of time they require. And, of course, we want to be able to pass down our heirlooms to the next generations, if at all possible. So thanks for passing along these resources, Jeri! You are among the treasured resources on this list! Regards, Ricki in Utah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: lace@arachne.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 3:47 pm Subject: [lace] FiberArts: Guidelines for Care of Textiles (long) For those who care (I've heard a lot from those that do not!): [snip] - 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]
Re: [lace] Cheap bags for your TableMate
Welcome out of lurkdom Debora ;) (post again, post often!) The nice thing about Dimpa is you can see what is inside. VERY sturdy and roomy - they are intended for storing a car tire, and presumably the handles are strong enough to hoik the car tire somewhere - our lace stuff is safe within. I carried two tablemates to lace day in mine ;) and without table, excellent for toting a large pillow; or use one to store several smaller pillows, hang the unit out of the way. An excellent find. On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 4:13 PM, Debora Lustgarten <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Dear Arachnes, > I've just come back from my local IKEA and wanted to share the good tip. > Their "DIMPA" plastic bag (their size 25 1/2" x 8 3/4" x 25 1/2") is > perfect to fit the folded Table-Mate, with space to spare for a good size > pillow and tools! > -- 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] Bob bob bobbing in lace ;-)
While looking for information about lace conservators, I came across this on a lace web site, and thought I would share it: Bobbin lace is more common [than needlelace] and was used in linens and lingerie. It is made on a pillow by twisting many threads around pins. This is called bobbing, thus the name bobbin lace. For your amusement and delectation. ;-) Best, Carolyn - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] FiberArts: Guidelines for Care of Textiles (long)
Thanks, Jeri - I know I'm not alone in appreciating the information you share with us about the importance of preserving our own textile treasures. There's nothing much sadder than seeing a beautiful piece of handwork that has deteriorated through years of improper care and mistreatment, besides the ravages of time. Despite the labor-saving devices available now, it seems we're not going to see much of the kinds of textile art that people in the past found the time to make by hand. Beautiful things made by hand are virtually irreplaceable, and there is not way we can put a real price on the labors of love and investments of time they require. And, of course, we want to be able to pass down our heirlooms to the next generations, if at all possible. So thanks for passing along these resources, Jeri! You are among the treasured resources on this list! Regards, Ricki in Utah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: lace@arachne.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 3:47 pm Subject: [lace] FiberArts: Guidelines for Care of Textiles (long) For those who care (I've heard a lot from those that do not!): [snip] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] FiberArts: Guidelines for Care of Textiles (long)
For those who care (I've heard a lot from those that do not!): The Summer 2008 issue of FiberArts magazine can be found on the magazine racks of major U.S. book stores, and it is possible to sit down in the store and read a 2-page article about caring for textiles *in the home*, from The Textile Museum, Washington, DC. Recently, I've received correspondence about university collections and also about a museum in the flooded area in the mid-West. There may be more cries for information, so am giving the web sites that appeared in the article. Even if you are not in the US, you can often learn a lot from these sites and then find experts and archival suppliers in your own country. For everyone, here are the web sites mentioned: 1. _www.textilemuseum.org_ (http://www.textilemuseum.org) Not too long ago, it was announced that this museum would lease a large building in downtown Washington, DC and expand its programs. Some of us have been very interested in this, for its possible implications as to lace exhibits. Here, you can read why the museum has decided to forego expansion. 2. _www.textilemuseum.org/care/care.htm_ (http://www.textilemuseum.org/care/care.htm)Here it is possible for everyone to read and print pamphlets that were prepared in 2001, upon which the FiberArts article was based. a. 9-pages - Guidelines for the Care of Textiles b. 6-pages - Storing Oriental Carpets (apply suggestions to all textiles when appropriate) c. 4-pages - Hanging System for Textiles in Sturdy Condition d. 3-pages - Pest Busters 3. (aic.stanford.edu) American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works, AIC This is where you find conservators to consult in your geographic area of U.S. 4. _www.gaylordmart.com/listing.asp?H=3_ (http://www.gaylordmart.com/listing.asp?H=3)Archival supplies (Syracuse, NY) 5. _www.genealogicalstorageproducts.com_ (http://www.genealogicalstorageproducts.com)Archival supplies (Fredericksburg, VA) 6. _www.lightimpressionsdirect.com_ (http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com) Archival supplies (Santa Fe Springs, CA) Used to be in Rochester, NY. This is where I get the pH pen that tests paper and boxes for acid content. 7. _www.talas-nyc.com_ (http://www.talas-nyc.com)Archival supplies (New York City) My first experience with buying archival boxes was here, 35 years ago. It was quite an adventure, and the beginning of a passion for saving our precious textile treasures! 8. _www.testfabrics.com_ (http://www.testfabrics.com)Archival supplies (West Pittston, PA) Very interesting. They test dyes and chemicals used in manufacturing, etc. Has international agents. 9. _www.archivalsuppliers.com_ (http://www.archivalsuppliers.com) Archival supplies (Holyoke, MA) Those who are interested in care of photographs and paper artifacts (books) in addition to lace, will find this list useful. Jeri Ames Lace and Embroidery Resource Center **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Milanese advice
Like Sue, I, too, did Louise Colgan's Milanese hummingbird. This was my first foray into Milanese and while my little bird isn't as pretty as it could be, I can say I did it!! I have a photo of it posted on my website at http://krafters.net/06photos/my-handwork/ along with some of my other creations, lace and otherwise. bevw wrote: For me, this is the best way to learn - the sampling is ok, too, but to have a real project to deal with, then you are discovering in real lace time how to do the lace! On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 3:25 AM, Sue <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: At least I have at last done a piece of the lace instead of just promising myself I would learn the braids when I could and then try one:-) -- Ruth R. in OH [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Milanese advice
For me, this is the best way to learn - the sampling is ok, too, but to have a real project to deal with, then you are discovering in real lace time how to do the lace! On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 3:25 AM, Sue <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > At least I have at last done a piece of the lace instead of just promising > myself I would learn the braids when I could and then try one:-) > > -- 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] lace edging
Hi All I agree with Sue & Adele... around 45 inches long as a single piece, no measuring then finding it's wrong!! (anything for an easy lifeLOL) Sue in EY On 19 Jun 2008, at 14:28, Wendy Davies wrote: Hi Spiders I am making a cloak for one of my mum's dolls and putting a lace edging on it. What I would like to know is how you would do it yourselves. I am thinking of doing it in one piece with 2 corners on it, but thought maybe I should be doing three different lengths and then sewing them on separately and joining at the corner. Each of the sides are 11" and the back piece is around 19". I am sure that you will all have different answers but that is what is good about this site is that I like hearing the different ways we all make lace. Thanks _ All new Live Search at Live.com - 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]
Re: [lace] lace edging
Dear Wendy, I'd curve the edges of the cloak if it is a cape effect. That way one piece of lace can be attached without corners and eased around the curves. Happy Lacemaking, Betty Ann in Roanoke, Virginia USA = Wendy Davies <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am making a cloak for one of my mum's dolls and putting a lace edging on it. What I would like to know is how you would do it yourselves. I am thinking of doing it in one piece with 2 corners on it, but thought maybe I should be doing three different lengths and then sewing them on separately and joining at the corner. Each of the sides are 11" and the back piece is around 19". - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] lace edging
I think I would also make it in one long length, easy to work and roll around the wooden pin while working it, no mistakes possible with miss counting pattern repeats, you would just need an extra bit of lace so the outside edge of the lace works right around the corner, the inside will mitre or gather. Sue T Dorset UK Hi Spiders I am making a cloak for one of my mum's dolls and putting a lace edging on it. What I would like to know is how you would do it yourselves. I am thinking of doing it in one piece with 2 corners on it, but thought maybe I should be doing three different lengths and then sewing them on separately and joining at the corner. Each of the sides are 11" and the back piece is around 19". I am sure that you will all have different answers but that is what is good about this site is that I like hearing the different ways we all make lace. Thanks _ All new Live Search at Live.com - 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]
Re: [lace] lace edging
Hi: It's not one of the options you suggested, but I'd make one long piece and mitre it around the corners. It's historically true and there's no way you're going to wind up having to fiddle the lace into a space to large or too small for it (working on the theory that sometimes the length we make is not the length we end up with). Adele North Vancouver, B.C. 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] lace edging
Definitely one piece with two corners - then there are only one send of ending threads to deal with!! Sue - Original Message - From: "Wendy Davies" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:28 AM Subject: [lace] lace edging Hi Spiders I am making a cloak for one of my mum's dolls and putting a lace edging on it. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] lace edging
Hi Spiders I am making a cloak for one of my mum's dolls and putting a lace edging on it. What I would like to know is how you would do it yourselves. I am thinking of doing it in one piece with 2 corners on it, but thought maybe I should be doing three different lengths and then sewing them on separately and joining at the corner. Each of the sides are 11" and the back piece is around 19". I am sure that you will all have different answers but that is what is good about this site is that I like hearing the different ways we all make lace. Thanks _ All new Live Search at Live.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] OIDFA trip - Normandy & Layton Emb. Jacket
Hello, [EMAIL PROTECTED] a écrit : Dear Alice and Other Travelers to Normandy this Summer, The Embroiderers' Guild of America's June bulletin arrived in the mail today. It has a 4-page article on "Lace in Normandy", where to go and what to see. It needs be noted that many go to see the Bayeux Tapestry in Bayeux. There, the Musee Baron-Gerard has been closed for renovation and is scheduled to reopen this Summer. If it is still closed, the Hotel du Doyen is temporary home for lace and porcelain collections. You can see them there. And there is a local professional lace workshop that operates year-round, called Dentelles au fil de l'Aure. Have a look dentelles au fil de l'Aure website : http://www.dentelleflorence.fr/ Jeri Ames Lace and Embroidery Resource Center Dentelez bien Sof from France with sun - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Milanese advice
Thank you for all the help and advice given over the last week about the milanese lace and threads. I have now taken it off the pillow and although it is not as good as I would like, partly due to the type of metallic thread I used and that all the threads are thicker than they should be imo , its ok and I will use all the lessons learned in the making of this hummingbird to improve in the future. At least I have at last done a piece of the lace instead of just promising myself I would learn the braids when I could and then try one:-) Sue T Dorset UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Profiteering on ebay book
Agnes wrote: Not if it doesn't sell - it will just be a waste of the listing fee which is based on the opening price. If the starting price had been GBP4.99, the insertion fee would have been 15 pence. At GBP49.99 it's 1.00 (one pound). 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]
