Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag
This bag certainly looks very similar to the one on Christiane's blog - I don't know if there's a video of it anywhere, but the slideshow photo-instructions are still there on: http://dentelledechristiane.over-blog.com/album-248874.html The text is in French, but I have an English translation of it to use with the slideshow - email me privately if you would like a copy. Beth (b...@capuchin.co.uk) enjoying the sudden warmth in Cheshire, NW England On Thursday 20 May 2010, you wrote: Has anyone seen this posting on youtube? I haven't been able to find out any info on getting one or the pattern to make one. Anyone have any leads? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IoPTlVQOWk MariCarmen in Minnesota - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] bobbin lace bag
This is a more complicated and comprehensive variation of the travel pillow that many of us have made.. Must admit that, having spent a long time making a roller-pillow-in-a-bag with integrated pin cushion and tool container, I've never actually used it. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
RE: [lace] bobbin lace bag
After spending some time making up a travel pillow, it sits gather dust on a shelf. I prefer my simple small 5 block pillow - two long blocks each side, three removable centre blocks (plus a couple of spares) made of insulation foam, which fits comfortably in a small carry bag with handles, into which I can shove a few more tools, a book and bits and pieces. Noelene in Cooma nlaffe...@ozemail.com.au Must admit that, having spent a long time making a roller-pillow-in-a-bag with integrated pin cushion and tool container, I've never actually used it. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag
A note to those who may be contemplating making a portable pillow. I made one that was quite functional, but didn't take into consideration balancing it on my lap. Since I ride the bus a bit (with no table) the box bottom was to narrow and shifted about from side to side and wanted to rest a corner between my legs. The tilt didn't work out too well for good tension. :) The next bag is going to fit across my knees. I've been thinking about some pull outs to make a broader base, put that may overdo it. Anyone with any suggestions? Diane Z Lubec, Maine On May 20, 2010, at 3:40 AM, Jean Nathan wrote: This is a more complicated and comprehensive variation of the travel pillow that many of us have made.. Must admit that, having spent a long time making a roller-pillow-in-a-bag with integrated pin cushion and tool container, I've never actually used it. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag
First you would need some weight, or to anchor it. Things like drapery weights (essentially large washers would be of some help. They could be contained within stitched squares (at least in the corners) with plastic needlepoint mesh for the core, and fabric surround (and perhaps with very thin batt or flannel as interlayer). Then shove it into the bottom, as you would want to remove it for washing, or make a zippered closing and you can add or remove weights, as desired. I would suggest you consider one or two elastic anchors at the bottom corners, that would go around your leg/thigh. Since many women wear pants/slacks, it shouldn't be a problem, other than a crease or two (and you can make a tuck in them to alleviate some of that). Grosgrain ribbon (perhaps two layers) with D rings would make for something adjustable too, or merging the elastic with the ribbon may work best. Hope this helps,Susan Reishus ...(made) portable pillow...didn't take into consideration balancing it on my lap...box bottom was too narrow and shifted about from side to side...Anyone with any suggestions? Diane Z - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Re: Travel Pillow
making up a travel pillow, it sits gather dust...I prefer my simple small 5 block pillow Noelene I have to say, that I loved the nuances and design detail of the Spanish pillow on YouTube. I have created this kind of thing for other uses, but the bobbin tote was even more involved (perhaps too much so, for the average sewer and bobbin lace makers would perhaps prefer to spend that kind of time, actually making lace). I am reminded of when my son was little, long ago, he had tons of Lego's, and I got sick of picking them up and stepping on them. I made a huge circle (it was between 60-72 wide), with a drawstring at the outer edge. He had to play on that mat, and when done, we could just pull the string on two sides and all was contained. I don't see why you couldn't just make a large circle of a lovely fabric and do the same thing with your bobbin lace project, adjusting the circumference to your needs. Your cover cloth should protect your work, and you would contain your bobbins as per usual, then a circle could fit fairly closely but not too taut, or a square could be velcroed and have grosgrain handles. It would be a quick and inexpensive solution, when on the run. Then you can take whatever project you have on the pillow within seconds. It isn't that different in principle, than a casserole cover/carry/tote, except you may not feel you need to contain the heat or cold. A single layer of fabric would suffice, and if you think it would get bumped or want to protect your bobbins, etc., you could run a layer of batt interlayer between two fabrics, according to your wants/needs. Best,Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag (now bobbin holders)
Beth shared:http://dentelledechristiane.over-blog.com/album-248874.html Now what I like about that pic, is what appears to be crocheted bobbin holders (like a crocheted ladder or entredeux)? I haven't seen that before, tho' it is perhaps common to most of you. That could be a pretty cool thing to make with some fairly stretchy yarn (with lots of twist or Fixation which is cotton with spandex). Has anyone made these? Best,Susan Reishus(who has got to go get something done, other than email!) LOL - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag (now bobbin holders)
I like them crocheted out of shirring elastic (the very narrow round elastic). They're just a strip of double (or treble if your bobbins have big heads) crochet (English stitch names - I can't remember which way to adjust for American terminology) -very easy to make. Beth in Cheshire, NW England On Thursday 20 May 2010, you wrote: Beth shared:http://dentelledechristiane.over-blog.com/album-248874.html Now what I like about that pic, is what appears to be crocheted bobbin holders (like a crocheted ladder or entredeux)? I haven't seen that before, tho' it is perhaps common to most of you. That could be a pretty cool thing to make with some fairly stretchy yarn (with lots of twist or Fixation which is cotton with spandex). Has anyone made these? Best,Susan Reishus(who has got to go get something done, other than email!) LOL - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag
This is exciting! I did try a bit of a google, myself, with one of the French words for lace pillow, the only one I could think of was 'coussin' (cushion) and I did get a few interesting sites, but not what I was looking for...should have remembered un carreau ! I for one am glad to see this site is still up. It is a neat unit. Probably would stay in storage more than I would use it, the chance to use pretty fabrics appeals. From time to time, one has to make another lace pillow for oneself, a satisfying harmless indulgence g. On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 12:29 AM, Beth Marshall b...@capuchin.co.uk wrote: This bag certainly looks very similar to the one on Christiane's blog - I don't know if there's a video of it anywhere, but the slideshow photo-instructions are still there on: http://dentelledechristiane.over-blog.com/album-248874.html -- Bev in Shirley BC, near Sooke on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: Re: [lace] Re: Travel Pillow
For a large pillow, one square yard is not big enough. Most fabrics in the USA are about 45 inches wide, so buy 45 inches (1-1/4 yd) to make your Carry Cloth. I use these a lot. I like to use batik fabric because it's pretty on both sides so I can use either side up. Alice in Oregon -- where it's raining all week, and the roofers are waiting for a clear day to start my new roof. May 20, 2010 08:22:57 AM, drswilli...@yahoo.com wrote: Using Susan's same basic principle: In a pinch when I don't have a pillow bag or want to be sure to carry my pillow flat I will take a large (1 yard) square of fabric and set the pillow in the middle. Then I tie the opposite corners together and carry it by holding onto the knots. It works surprisingly well. Diane Williams /elationrela t...@yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag
I have a similar one and it is in use all the time. I have a basic yardage pattern on it and take it to most demos. I have made yards of lace in this manner. I just cut off what I want to use and continue on. Mine does not have the block insert, but I don't think I would ever use that. Lorri This is a more complicated and comprehensive variation of the travel pillow that many of us have made.. Must admit that, having spent a long time making a roller-pillow-in-a-bag with integrated pin cushion and tool container, I've never actually used it. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] block pillow idea
Just looking at Christiane's instructions, reminded me of a cool thing someone did with their block pillow, that one of the blocks is a lidded tool box. The lid is a flap, so that the box fits in the block space. -- Bev in Shirley BC, near Sooke on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag (now bobbin holders)
When I first started bobbin lace, I crocheted one of those... I used acrylic rather than elastic (I like the sound of elastic!), so what I did was chain a bunch, work a row of single crochet, work a row of maybe 2sc, chain, 2 sc, chain, etc, then a row of single crochet and finish. Best regards Elizabeth On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 5:11 PM, Susan Reishus elationrelat...@yahoo.comwrote: Beth shared:http://dentelledechristiane.over-blog.com/album-248874.html Now what I like about that pic, is what appears to be crocheted bobbin holders (like a crocheted ladder or entredeux)? I haven't seen that before, tho' it is perhaps common to most of you. That could be a pretty cool thing to make with some fairly stretchy yarn (with lots of twist or Fixation which is cotton with spandex). Has anyone made these? Best,Susan Reishus(who has got to go get something done, other than email!) LOL - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag
I have one which is a roller pillow built onto a wooden box. It sits neatly on my lap when travelling. Kind Regards Liz Baker thelace...@btinternet.com --- On Thu, 20/5/10, Diane Z znee...@wwsisp.com wrote: From: Diane Z znee...@wwsisp.com Subject: Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag To: Jean Nathan j...@nathan54.freeserve.co.uk Cc: Lace lace@arachne.com Date: Thursday, 20 May, 2010, 13:53 A note to those who may be contemplating making a portable pillow. I made one that was quite functional, but didn't take into consideration balancing it on my lap. Since I ride the bus a bit (with no table) the box bottom was to narrow and shifted about from side to side and wanted to rest a corner between my legs. The tilt didn't work out too well for good tension. :) The next bag is going to fit across my knees. I've been thinking about some pull outs to make a broader base, put that may overdo it. Anyone with any suggestions? Diane Z Lubec, Maine - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag
I've just been and checked the pillow was by Evelyn and Tony Brown of Littledean, Glouc but if I remember rightly I bought at the Carshalton Lace Fair in 1992 so they may not still be making pillows. L Kind Regards Liz Baker thelace...@btinternet.com --- On Thu, 20/5/10, The Lace Bee thelace...@btinternet.com wrote: From: The Lace Bee thelace...@btinternet.com Subject: Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag To: Lace lace@arachne.com Date: Thursday, 20 May, 2010, 19:42 I have one which is a roller pillow built onto a wooden box. It sits neatly on my lap when travelling. Kind Regards Liz Baker thelace...@btinternet.com --- On Thu, 20/5/10, Diane Z znee...@wwsisp.com wrote: From: Diane Z znee...@wwsisp.com Subject: Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag To: Jean Nathan j...@nathan54.freeserve.co.uk Cc: Lace lace@arachne.com Date: Thursday, 20 May, 2010, 13:53 A note to those who may be contemplating making a portable pillow. I made one that was quite functional, but didn't take into consideration balancing it on my lap. Since I ride the bus a bit (with no table) the box bottom was to narrow and shifted about from side to side and wanted to rest a corner between my legs. The tilt didn't work out too well for good tension. :) The next bag is going to fit across my knees. I've been thinking about some pull outs to make a broader base, put that may overdo it. Anyone with any suggestions? Diane Z Lubec, Maine - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag
Could you please tell us the dimenions of your pillow and the sise of the blocks. It sounds like one I could make. Thanks, Delores - Original Message - From: Noelene Lafferty nlaffe...@ozemail.com.au To: 'Lace' lace@arachne.com Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 2:13 AM Subject: RE: [lace] bobbin lace bag After spending some time making up a travel pillow, it sits gather dust on a shelf. I prefer my simple small 5 block pillow - two long blocks each side, three removable centre blocks (plus a couple of spares) made of insulation foam, which fits comfortably in a small carry bag with handles, into which I can shove a few more tools, a book and bits and pieces. Noelene in Cooma nlaffe...@ozemail.com.au Must admit that, having spent a long time making a roller-pillow-in-a-bag with integrated pin cushion and tool container, I've never actually used it. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Possible lace bobbin
yet another possible lace bobbin on ebay: # 130391486006 It is asymmetrical so it doesn't seem quite right to be a roller for straight lace. Is that what it is? Nancy Connecticut, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] Re: Travel Pillow
What a good idea to put a drawtape around the edges!I sometimes put my round pillows in the centre of a tablecloth (size of table cloth depends on size of pillow ...) then just knot the opposite corners on the top, and cart the pillows around holding the knots. I do have some lovely pillow bags too, and I do think they are easier than the tablecloths, but I have too many pillows, and not enough pillow bags to take them all ... However, I am also a bit of a 'belt and braces' person where bobbins and pillows are concerned, so I always anchor my bobbins down with wide elastic, and many glass-topped pins, just in case. And for the same security reasons, and because I 'have pillow, will travle' and am always toddling off to demonstrate, I also anchor my thread to the bobbins with a slip knot, so that if the bobbins do run, they don't come adrift from the threads! Carol - Suffolk UK 'Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day.' - Original Message - From: Susan Reishus elationrelat...@yahoo.com To: post to Arachne lace@arachne.com Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 4:05 PM Subject: [lace] Re: Travel Pillow I made a huge circle (it was between 60-72 wide), with a drawstring at the outer edge. He had to play on that mat, and when done, we could just pull the string on two sides and all was contained. I don't see why you couldn't just make a large circle of a lovely fabric and do the same thing with your bobbin lace project, adjusting the circumference to your needs. To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] Re: Travel Pillow
On this thread I used to have a pillow carrier that was not much more then a strip of pleated cloth. Lay pillow in center, pick up banded ends and the material folded in on the pillow. Very nice. I can't even remember who gave it to me..and THAT is unusual. I loaned it out and never got it back...and I had not made a copy. Dumb me and THAT is also unusual. Anyone familiar with this style..no pockets or 'stuff', but very handy. It would safely hold any pillow, any shape from about 14 o a 24. BarbE Rockwall, TX - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] Possible lace bobbin
Could it be part of a broken midlands bobbin? The main shank but minus the neck, head and spangle. yet another possible lace bobbin on ebay: # 130391486006 It is asymmetrical so it doesn't seem quite right to be a roller for straight lace. Is that what it is? Brenda in Allhallows www.brendapaternoster.me.uk - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] Possible lace bobbin
It looks fat enough to be a handle. Another anonymous interesting tool thing! On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 2:48 PM, Brenda Paternoster paternos...@appleshack.com wrote: Could it be part of a broken midlands bobbin? The main shank but minus the neck, head and spangle. -- Bev in Shirley BC, near Sooke on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag (now bobbin holders)
From memory Beth, our dc (double crochet) is known as sc (single crochet) in America, and our treble is their double. Sue in EY On 20 May 2010, at 16:21, Beth Marshall wrote: I like them crocheted out of shirring elastic (the very narrow round elastic). They're just a strip of double (or treble if your bobbins have big heads) crochet (English stitch names - I can't remember which way to adjust for American terminology) -very easy to make. Beth in Cheshire, NW England - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
RE: [lace] bobbin lace bag
The pillow is 30 cm deep by 50 cm wide. The two side blocks are each 20 cm wide, and the three removable blocks down the middle are 10 cm by 10 cm. If I was making one in imperial measurement, it would be 12 inches deep and 20 inches wide with 8 inch wide side blocks and 4 inch square removable blocks. The wide side blocks (which are glued to a base of thin MDF board) allow bobbins to be pushed to either side while working. The lace you are working on must be less than 10 cm, of course, but this is a travel or lap pillow for bookmarks and straight strips (and corners). To travel, the bobbins are secured with a tie or knitting needle pins (or crocheted bobbin holders for unspangled bobbins), which are in turned pinned to the pillow, a cover cloth pinned over the lot and the entire thing slipped into one of those reusable cloth grocery bags. Noelene in Cooma nlaffe...@ozemail.com.au Could you please tell us the dimenions of your pillow and the size of the blocks. It sounds like one I could make. Thanks, Delores - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Fwd: Bobbin lace carry pillow
- Forwarded Message - From: keithpinck...@comcast.net To: l...@dont.panix.com Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 6:55:13 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: Bobbin lace carry pillow Hello Lorri, I was interested in your reply regarding the carry bag for bobbin lace. You mention that you have basic yardage and pattern. Would you be willing to share the information for those of us who have never made one? I am getting really tired of carrying my large pillow with bolster! Also, someone, I don't remember who, mentioned not being able to carry bobbin lace on an airplane because of the pins and scissors. I take mine on planes all the time. I use fingernail clippers instead of scissors and the pins haven't been a problem going through security. Is this a situation only on domestic flights in the US? Is this a problem for international flights? I was planning to take my lace to Europe from the US this summer. I do not, however, want to have it confiscated somewhere on route or not be able to carry it on for the return flight. Any information would be very much appreciated. Thank you to everyone for the wonderful responses! MariCarmen Minnesota, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Demonstrating at Lincoln Log Cabin
That looks like a very soggy weekend, Mark. What an interesting place, though. Loved looking at the photos. And your lace looks Very Nice, too. Regards from Liz in Melbourne lizl...@bigpond.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
