Re: [lace] Simon Toustou roller pillow
I have found that I've never been terribly thrilled with a piece of lace in a picture. But when I see it "in person", I'm blown away by the beauty of it! So I recommend having a look around at the IOLI convention in Bethesda (you *are* going, aren't you - even for one day?) There will be so many laces to be seen, and surely one of them will call out to you!! (Not to mention the sales room!!!) My excuse is that shortly after acquiring my pillow, I was seduced by the Belgian laces, and shortly after that was able to get a Christina. The Christina, for me, is more suitable for these complex laces which require so many, many bobbins. My DH improved my Christina by fashioning a platform, of sorts (we call it "wings" because that's what it looks like) which help keep bobbins which aren't being used out of the way above the pillow - without having to lengthen the leashes. So I haven't used my Toustou at all, even though I think it is absolutely spendid. Clay On 3/3/2011 6:02 PM, Elaine Chock wrote: I also have a relatively new "Simon roller pillow," and it's gorgeous. My only problem is that I can't seem to find a pricking that is "worthy" of being worked on it. Elaine ~ Elaine Chock Woodbridge, VA (south of Washington, DC) ~ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Lace pillow question
Hmmm... I'm thinking that Tracy Jackson had bought the company by then. At any rate, her partner makes most of the pillows and stands that she sells. He does a very nice job of reproducing pillows of all types. I've never worked on any of his pillows, so can't comment on that aspect. Clay On 3/3/2011 4:42 PM, Celtic Dream Weaver wrote: I have a roller pillow that I got from "The Lacemaker" about 10 years ago. It is covered in green velvet with black ribbon going around the opening for the roller and is very well made. It is beautiful! The wood is beautiful and on the back is hand painted flowers in pinks and greens. I have a torchon shamrock edging on it. Does anyone have an idea who made the pillow. Wind To Thy Wings, Sherry celticdreamwe...@yahoo.com http://celticdreamweaver.com/ http://celticdreamweave.blogspot.com/ Nata 616 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Simon Toustou roller pillow
I also have a relatively new "Simon roller pillow," and it's gorgeous. My only problem is that I can't seem to find a pricking that is "worthy" of being worked on it. Elaine ~ Elaine Chock Woodbridge, VA (south of Washington, DC) ~ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Simon Toustou pillows
Hello Again! After all the accolades, I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. WOW--I'm in love! Aubergine velvet, my favorite. How many more shopping days until Christmas? Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 77* sunny & breezy - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Simon toustou roller pillow
> No problem I don't see any harm in it > > I paid around 320 canadian dollars I think for a 9" wide roller and around > 170 for the international postage > > He has a online gallery (no prices though) at > http://stoustou.jalbum.net/catalogue/index.html > > And payment was by bank transfer > He's also very friendly to deal with > > It's a no:2 pillow in the captions. he also makes a 6" roller and a 5" mini > which only has one drawer > > > On 3 Mar 2011, at 21:13, Marilyn Vogl wrote: > >> Lora, I looked on all the websites that had Simon Toustou roller pillows and >> nowhere did I see the price. It is so hard for me to ask someone what they >> had paid for something, but none of the websites had the price of this >> pillow. If I am not too out of line, could you please let me know what the >> price runs on this type of pillow? I have about 17 pillows and stands. >> They are all bolster type pillows with German covered bobbins. Through the >> years i have taught quite a few women how to make lace, and now i am >> teaching 6 more ladies some new patterns. One of the ladies was wondering >> about the pillow type that you bought. It is beautiful. Thank you. >> Marilyn >> ~~~ >>> It's beautiful and very well made. >>> >>> postal charges weren't insignificant but being heavy and >>> shipped from Canada to Scotland it's to be >>> expected And defiantly worth every penny. >>> With any luck this pillow will last a lifetime or even >>> longer :-) it really makes lacemaking even more enjoyable >>> >>> L >> >> >> >> - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Lace pillow question
I have a roller pillow that I got from "The Lacemaker" about 10 years ago. It is covered in green velvet with black ribbon going around the opening for the roller and is very well made. It is beautiful! The wood is beautiful and on the back is hand painted flowers in pinks and greens. I have a torchon shamrock edging on it. Does anyone have an idea who made the pillow. Wind To Thy Wings, Sherry celticdreamwe...@yahoo.com http://celticdreamweaver.com/ http://celticdreamweave.blogspot.com/ Nata 616 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Plexiglass bobbin winder
Dear Arachnes and Marilyn, This is the winder sold by John Beswick of Torchon House in Australia. It is made of three pocket-size plexiglass pieces that get assembled together and is clamped to a surface. I couldn't find any picture of it on the web and I haven't seen it in Holly Van Sciver's site or recent PDF catalogue. I sent Mr. Beswick an e-mail and hopefully we can get that ball rolling properly. Thanks to all! Debora L. At 04:15 PM 03/03/2011, you wrote: I have never heard of the plexiglass pocket bobbin winder. Could you explain what they are like or where I can go to see a picture of it? Thanks, Marilyn - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Simon toustou roller pillow
I know the feeling, I'm almost terrified to use it for fear of spoiling it's perfectness The last few days I've just been admiring it :-) On 3 Mar 2011, at 21:03, Clay Blackwell wrote: > Congratulations to you! Simon's pillows are probably the most beautifully > crafted modern pillows in the world!! I know of no one else who puts as much > attention and detail to the woodwork as he does to the perfectly shaped and > perfectly stuffed pillows and rollers. > > I have one which I love dearly... but have never used. I should probably > sell it to someone who will enjoy it! > > Clay > > Clay Blackwell > Lynchburg, VA USA > > On 3/3/2011 2:46 PM, Lora wrote: >> I am now the proud owner of one of Simons lovely pillows :-) >> >> It's beautiful and very well made. >> >> postal charges weren't insignificant but being heavy and shipped from Canada >> to Scotland it's to be expected And defiantly worth every penny. >> >> It's comfortable to use on my lap or table , stuffed firmly and holds a pin >> well, the drawers also come in handy to keep tools and extra thread close by >> >> >> I was a little worried about the weight as some of the reviews I'd read >> mentioned it but I don't find it too heavy at all, it's no problem to carry >> it between rooms >> >> With any luck this pillow will last a lifetime or even longer :-) it really >> makes lacemaking even more enjoyable >> >> L >> >> - >> To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: >> unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to >> arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: >> http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 >> - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Simon toustou roller pillow
Congratulations to you! Simon's pillows are probably the most beautifully crafted modern pillows in the world!! I know of no one else who puts as much attention and detail to the woodwork as he does to the perfectly shaped and perfectly stuffed pillows and rollers. I have one which I love dearly... but have never used. I should probably sell it to someone who will enjoy it! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA On 3/3/2011 2:46 PM, Lora wrote: I am now the proud owner of one of Simons lovely pillows :-) It's beautiful and very well made. postal charges weren't insignificant but being heavy and shipped from Canada to Scotland it's to be expected And defiantly worth every penny. It's comfortable to use on my lap or table , stuffed firmly and holds a pin well, the drawers also come in handy to keep tools and extra thread close by I was a little worried about the weight as some of the reviews I'd read mentioned it but I don't find it too heavy at all, it's no problem to carry it between rooms With any luck this pillow will last a lifetime or even longer :-) it really makes lacemaking even more enjoyable L - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Plexiglass bobbin winder
Holly Van Sciver (www.vansciverbobbinlace.com) carries this winder, and has the adapter for sale on her website. Clay On 3/3/2011 3:51 PM, Noelene Lafferty wrote: Debora, the plexiglass bobbin winder is made by John Beswick of Torchon House, a lace equipment supplier here in Australia. Write to him asking about the continental adapter at: Torchon House C/o Post Office URAIDLA SA 5142 Noelene in Cooma A friend has one of those plexiglass pocket bobbin-winders and she'd like to get the attachment to wind Continental bobbins. Does any on the list know how to get our hands on one of these attachments, or would be willing to sell us one? Debora Lustgarten - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Princess Pillow on ebay
This pillow has an interesting "story". It was made in the USA around the turn of the 20th century and marketed as a way for housewives to easily make extra money! The booklet that came with the pillow had instructions for few simple edgings in which the pin holes were individually numbered. Then instructions were written out which indicated what should be done at each pinhole. Looking at those instructions and the numbered pinholes would have discouraged me from trying!! Quite a few of these pillows are still in existence, but there is no record (that I know of) of anyone becoming rich and famous by making lace!! Clay Lynchburg, VA, USA On 3/3/2011 2:28 PM, The Lace Bee wrote: What an unusual pillow. I like the fact that they have numbered the holes on the pricking to make it a bit like a join the dots that we did as kids. After a heavy day this was just the chuckle that I needed L Kind Regards Liz Baker thelace...@btinternet.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
RE: [lace] Plexiglass bobbin winder
Debora, the plexiglass bobbin winder is made by John Beswick of Torchon House, a lace equipment supplier here in Australia. Write to him asking about the continental adapter at: Torchon House C/o Post Office URAIDLA SA 5142 Noelene in Cooma > A friend has one of those plexiglass pocket bobbin-winders and she'd > like to get the attachment to wind Continental bobbins. > Does any on the list know how to get our hands on one of these > attachments, or would be willing to sell us one? > Debora Lustgarten - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Plexiglass bobbin winder
Dear Arachnes, A friend has one of those plexiglass pocket bobbin-winders and she'd like to get the attachment to wind Continental bobbins. Does any on the list know how to get our hands on one of these attachments, or would be willing to sell us one? Many thanks in advance from a still-chilly Toronto. Debora Lustgarten - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Simon toustou roller pillow
I am now the proud owner of one of Simons lovely pillows :-) It's beautiful and very well made. postal charges weren't insignificant but being heavy and shipped from Canada to Scotland it's to be expected And defiantly worth every penny. It's comfortable to use on my lap or table , stuffed firmly and holds a pin well, the drawers also come in handy to keep tools and extra thread close by I was a little worried about the weight as some of the reviews I'd read mentioned it but I don't find it too heavy at all, it's no problem to carry it between rooms With any luck this pillow will last a lifetime or even longer :-) it really makes lacemaking even more enjoyable L - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Princess Pillow on ebay
What an unusual pillow. I like the fact that they have numbered the holes on the pricking to make it a bit like a join the dots that we did as kids. After a heavy day this was just the chuckle that I needed L Kind Regards Liz Baker thelace...@btinternet.com My chronicle of my bobbins can be found at my website: http://thelacebee.weebly.com/ --- On Thu, 3/3/11, David C COLLYER wrote: From: David C COLLYER Subject: [lace] Princess Pillow on ebay To: lace@arachne.com Date: Thursday, 3 March, 2011, 11:43 Dear Friends, I was alerted to this Princess Pillow for sale on ebay today. The bobbins are pretty awful - and so is the price. But it's worth a look Item number: 160553976858 I've got 2 of these and am using one right now. David in Ballarat - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Great Lakes Fiber Show
Hello All! Just a reminder--www.greatlakesfibershow.com--in case you didn't receive a brochure. Workshops include beginner & intermediate tatting, beginner crochet, making steeks for Fair Isle knitting, nuno felting, skein dyeing, spinning, weaving & more. For the truly commited spinners among us--Lincoln, Border Leicester, Blue Faced Leicester, Romney, Llama, Alpaca & Angora fleeces & roving, plus yarn of same for those who want to jump straight to their knitting. And Buffalo fiber deserves a 2nd look!! I can hardly wait to see all the unusual yarn that you won't find at JoAnns or the corner knit shop: silk, cashmere, alpaca & loads of hand dyed. The website is greatly improved & has links to the vendors so you can preview their wares. Memorial Day weekend--May 28th & 29th, at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH. Usual disclaimers!! Just a fun place to be. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Princess Pillow on ebay
Dear Friends, I was alerted to this Princess Pillow for sale on ebay today. The bobbins are pretty awful - and so is the price. But it's worth a look Item number: 160553976858 I've got 2 of these and am using one right now. David in Ballarat - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
