Re: [lace] Belgian square pillow question
Work on the main section of the pillow, starting with the movable section at the top, out of the way, letting you be closer to the working area of the pattern. As you work down the pillow and the bobbins start falling off the bottom edge, place the movable section on the bottom to give more bobbin room. This lets you work more of a pattern down the pillow before moving up than if you didn't have it. Alice in Oregon - Original Message From: Laurie Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arachne lace@arachne.com Cc: Laurie Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:40:03 AM Subject: [lace] Belgian square pillow question The old Belgian square pillows come in two parts - a main base, and a part that attaches to either the top or the bottom. There are usually a side drawer in the base, and an end drawer at the end of the base pillow part. The attachment has 2 wooden pegs that fit into holes in the top or bottom. One might think that you would just work the lace onto the attachment at the bottom, take it out and it fits onto the top so you can keep working. But this won't work, the pegs are in the wrong place. You'd have to turn the attachment around to get it to fit. So what exactly is this attachment for? How do you move the lace on the pillow? Laurie - 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 Reader story on NPR
Gentle Spiders, There was coverage this morning on National Public Radio's Morning Edition (news program) on the Lace Reader. They discussed the authors, having local book clubs read and comment on the book, and then trying to get it published. You can partially thank the high book price to the bidding war that occurred between 3 different publishing houses. Often the radio bits are available on the web - www.npr.org then choose Morning Edition Beth McCasland in rainy New Orleans (and who still hasn't read the book) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Project complete
I just thought I would let you know that the napkins I have been making in time for our 40th anniversary which is next month are complete and have inspired my husband to engrave some silver napkin rings with our surname initial. I have to thank many of you for the lovely ideas you came up with when I asked for inspiration many months ago now. 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] David's work in Lace Mag.
I have a question about David's work in Lace. What is the story behind the eagle pattern. Where did you get the pattern, or did you make it yourself? I know of a piece similar this (a border) and it is supposed to have historical US connections, but perhaps that story is untrue. Devon **Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut000517 ) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: What are they?
Thank you to Jean, Beth, Janet, Diana, Adele, Bev and Claire for your comments which I have passed on. The general opinion is that the bobbins are stilletos or awls used for broderie anglais or Ayreshire work and that the rings were either curtain rings or button forms. Brenda I have been sent a photo of some lace bobbins and lace rings which came from two elderly Dutch ladies who said they are ivory. I personally don't think they are ivory or lace bobbin but would be interested to know what anyone else thinks they are/were used for. Please have a look at http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/lace/query.htm Brenda in Allhallows, Kent http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/index.html - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: What are they?
Evening All I would agree with them too Brenda. Definitely stilettos and dorset button edges! (Least that's what Mum would've used them for!) Sue in East Yorks where we had an amazing thunderstorm last night! On 1 Aug 2008, at 22:36, Brenda Paternoster wrote: Thank you to Jean, Beth, Janet, Diana, Adele, Bev and Claire for your comments which I have passed on. The general opinion is that the bobbins are stilletos or awls used for broderie anglais or Ayreshire work and that the rings were either curtain rings or button forms. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] What are they?
This identification exercise has prompted me to tie a tag to a 7 silver filigree tube with solid ends and endcap, plus (kept inside) a much smaller ivory-colored tube with cap. These resemble in size several wooden tubes for old knitting needles/crochet hooks and special purpose needles. They are all stored inside a secretary/desk. Obviously, one might think the described tubes are needlework-related. They are not! The larger filigree tube is meant for a toothbrush when traveling, the smaller tube is for tooth powder. Very Victorian and fun to own, but it is a good idea to avoid possibly confusing an executor. Leading to a suggestion that those of you with unique collectibles find a way to identify them with a tag that will not damage the surface. Nothing permanent or sticky, please. (Trying to remove adhesive at a later time might damage the surface.) Jeri Ames Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 8/1/2008 5:37:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thank you to Jean, Beth, Janet, Diana, Adele, Bev and Claire for your comments which I have passed on. The general opinion is that the bobbins are stilletos or awls used for broderie anglais or Ayreshire work and that the rings were either curtain rings or button forms. **Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut000517 ) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] The Lace Reader and beyond
Gentle Spiders, My husband, who reads or, at least, skims the entire newspaper (I limit myself to the news section), brought to my attention the following article in the Arts section of today's New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/01/arts/design/01anti.html? _r=1ref=artsoref=slogin The article uses the publication of The Lace Reader as the springboard but talks, mostly, about the history of the Ipswich lace. The newspaper version has a *very nice* photo of a (reproduced) sample of the Ipswich lace which caught his eye and made him read the article -- which he found fascinating and informative (unlike me, he's never read Cotterell's book g). The online version is missing the photo, alas. Still... Thought some of you might find the article interesting. Besides, it's always good to see lace as a subject of an article, in a big newspaper like NYT. -- 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]
Re: [lace-chat] What are Grits?
Well...Where is the recipe? My DH would like it, I'm sure. Alice in Oregon - Original Message From: Lorri Ferguson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Vickie McKinney [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Lace Chat lace-chat@arachne.com Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:10:13 PM Subject: Re: [lace-chat] What are Grits? I didn't discover Grits until 1984 when my husband took me to meet his family in Tennessee. I do remember corn meal mush for breakfast as a kid in Washington State. But to me they are different: white vs. yellow, and the taste is different too. Then a friend (originally from Tenn. too) and his wife gave me a recipe for a grits and cheese dish that is baked and we just love it. In fact I think it is time to make it again. I have adapted it by adding diced onion and green chilies. When baked I cut it in squares and my husband eats it like brownies. It makes a nice side dish. Lorri To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] What are Grits?
The first time I had grits was at an inn in North Carolina and I was fascinated to try them. They were white and very watery as served there; like a very liquid porridge. I love porridge (oatmeal to Americans), but did not like these grits. Since then I have had them in Virginia and they were delicious - thicker and with cheese added Sue - Original Message - From: Lorri Ferguson To: Vickie McKinney ; Lace Chat Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:10 PM Subject: Re: [lace-chat] What are Grits? I didn't discover Grits until 1984 when my husband took me to meet his family in Tennessee. I do remember corn meal mush for breakfast as a kid in Washington State. But to me they are different: white vs. yellow, and the taste is different too. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re: What are Grits?
On 7/31/08 7:59 AM, Sue Duckles wrote: On films you see people eating grits for breakfast. what on earth are they? It took me long enough to figure out what hershey bars were!! Corn middlings. (Cream of Wheat is wheat middlings, as is semolina.) (Well, semolina is closer to meal than grits are.) Hominy grits are hominy ground to the same coarseness: finer than groats, coarser than meal, with all the fine stuff sifted out. Hominy grits are about the only kind you can find in grocery stores, but I can get yellow-corn grits at Bonneyville Mill. Yellow-corn grits are better than corn meal for making the crust of a tamale pie, but Spring Creek sells a pilaf that's a bit coarser than the sort of meal you'd use for making cornbread, and that is good too. Unfortunately, I'm too fat to eat tamale pie. (Not to mention that right now it's too hot to turn on my un-insulated oven.) Tamale pie is seasoned ground beef baked in a wrapper of mush, like a huge tamale. Bears a family resemblance to the hominy-and-cheese dish mentioned later in the thread, but Mom taught me to drain the chili and put the broth into the mush. Gives it a good flavor and striking color. But now that paste tomatoes are the only kind that are canned, there isn't any broth, so I put a boullion cube and some tomato sauce into the mush. I may throw in herbs that are different from the herbs in the filling. Mom encased the filling in mush entirely, but I couldn't make mush stick to the sides of the baking dish, so I just spread about half on the bottom of the dish, put in the filling, then cover it with the rest of the mush. Just as good -- except that as a child, my favorite part was the all-mush corners. Mom topped one end with cheese because Dad didn't like cheese in meat dishes; I either cover the entire dish or leave it off. -- Joy Beeson http://joybeeson.home.comcast.net/ http://roughsewing.home.comcast.net/ http://n3f.home.comcast.net/ -- Writers' Exchange http://www.timeswrsw.com/craig/cam/ (local weather) west of Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.A. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Re: What are Grits?
Maize meal ( what Americans would call corn) is the staple diet in most of Africa. Some is finely ground and some coarser, some white, some yellow and mostly eaten just plain. It is very popular with a barbecue just cooked in water and salt to what we call a very stiff porridge, and then served with a sauce made from tomatoes, onions, green peppers and whatever. The past few years a dish appeared similar to what Joy Beeson describes as a Tamale pie except that there is no ground beef in but just the savoury filling and then baked in the oven. Africans living abroad really miss the corn meal. My son lives in Dubai and we wanted some corn meal to make to go with a barbecue and then could only find grits in the supermarket but it did the job just fine. We found it amusing that a South African woman visiting Dubai, would buy American grits to make a traditional South African dish! Now there are so many South Africans in Dubai that the real thing is available in the supermarkets! Food, and most other things, are becoming so globalized that it is difficult to find traditional restaurants in any country. Now you can have a pizza everywhere in the world and not just in Italy. Will grits become globalized - probably not!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] What are Grits?
Alice has asked for the recipe. I will send it to the list for all those who might want to try it. Lorri Grits Cassarole Cook together and cool slightly: 2 quarts water, 2 cups grits, 2-3 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 cup butter When cooled slightly, beat in: 4 eggs Stir in: 1 lb. grated cheese (Cheddar or pepper Jack), 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1- 4 ounce can of chopped green chilies, and 1/2 sautéed chopped onion. Mix well and pour into a 9x12 pan. Bake 1 to 1 1/2 hour at 350F, until set in center. Serve warm or chilled as desired. Warm will be more creamy. Enjoy, Lorri Subject: Re: [lace-chat] What are Grits? Well...Where is the recipe? My DH would like it, I'm sure. Alice in Oregon Then a friend (originally from Tenn. too) and his wife gave me a recipe for a grits and cheese dish that is baked and we just love it. In fact I think it is time to make it again. I have adapted it by adding diced onion and green chilies. When baked I cut it in squares and my husband eats it like brownies. It makes a nice side dish. Lorri To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] the 15oo
Thank you Agnes, Hallo Lacers, I certainly have learnt a lot tonight, always wondered how these peculiar sayings came to life. I shall boast on Monday at my class with my knowledge Can we please have more , Agnes Greetings from the Knotter Dora [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
