[lace] Raffle result
17 of you asked for your names to be put in the raffle and I numbered each in the ordered they arrived in my in-box. I asked DH for a number between 1 and 17 inclusive last night and he picked number 1, which is Sue Eddy. Don't know where you are Sue. If you let me know your snail mail address, I'll get it into the post to you. 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 arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Raffle result
Oh my goodness, I never win anything and have been trying to find this chart for some time. Thank you very much for your kindness and generosity, Jean, and I am tickled pink with this news. All the best, Sue. Cornwall. UK - 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] Blood on lace, how to remove.
Doris wrote in response to the wooden Implement question:- A picture in the Shire album of needlework tools has a rosewood tool which looks at first glance like a needle case, similar to your pictured tool. But it is a holder for a styptic pencil these are quite frequently found in workboxes. I don't do needlelace, but if I attempted it, I could use a handy styptic pencil! From Doris I have a tip, which others might know already, for removing blood from lace when you have pricked your finger while working. Take a piece of the same thread you are using for the lace, make a small ball of it, about the size of a large pea. Put the ball in your mouth and soak it with saliva. Now use that ball of wet thread to dab the blood off the lace. This should be done as soon as possible and the saliva must be from the person whose blood it is on the lace. Something to do with a person's enzymes I think, but am not sure. All I know is that it works every time for me .I have never tried this method on Synthetic threads but it could work as well on those as it does on natural fibres. Regards Jenny DeAngelis - 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] Holly v S
I rang Holly via Skype a couple of weeks ago, cost me pennies, and could give my credit card details directly to her rather than sending several emails. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Dear Friends, I'm now using a go-between to get to Holly. I have no idea why I was recently blocked by her server, but have been on to them and requested permission for the blockage to be removed. We'll see what happens many thanks for your help and kind offers. 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] blood on lace
A very old fashion remedy for this problem comes from my late great Victorian era aunt Ina, soak item whether it be of cotton or linen content in cold highly salted water. Has worked wonders for as long as I can remember. Margeret from a beautiful warm, picture postcard autumn day in the Georgian Bay area of Ontario, Canada. - 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] Blood on lace, how to remove.
On 08/10/2011 14:26, Jenny De Angelis wrote: Doris wrote in response to the wooden Implement question:- A picture in the Shire album of needlework tools has a rosewood tool which looks at first glance like a needle case, similar to your pictured tool. But it is a holder for a styptic pencil these are quite frequently found in workboxes. I don't do needlelace, but if I attempted it, I could use a handy styptic pencil! From Doris I have a tip, which others might know already, for removing blood from lace when you have pricked your finger while working. Take a piece of the same thread you are using for the lace, make a small ball of it, about the size of a large pea. Put the ball in your mouth and soak it with saliva. Now use that ball of wet thread to dab the blood off the lace. This should be done as soon as possible and the saliva must be from the person whose blood it is on the lace. Something to do with a person's enzymes I think, but am not sure. All I know is that it works every time for me .I have never tried this method on Synthetic threads but it could work as well on those as it does on natural fibres. This does work I've done it on the odd occasion that I've pricked my finger when hand sewing on wedding dresses. good luck for the bride too (said tongue in cheek) but using your own saliva the blood just melts away :-) ... and I always put a small blue lace motif on the lining of any wedding dress I make. Celia - Plumstead SE London - 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] Blood on lace, how to remove.
soak item in cold highly salted water. versus Take a piece of the same thread you are using for the lace, make a small ball of it, about the size of a large pea. Put the ball in your mouth and soak it with saliva. Now use that ball of wet thread to dab the blood off the lace. You might not have salt available at conventions or wherever You allways have your own salive with you Jo - 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] Blood on lace, how to remove.
Take a piece of the same thread you are using for the lace, make a small ball of it, about the size of a large pea. Put the ball in your mouth and soak it with saliva. Now use that ball of wet thread to dab the blood off the lace. A word of warning--thoroughly rinse your mouth before doing this. Unless you brush after every meal and snack, you are likely to have food in your mouth that could present a problem. If you've just eaten chocolate, for example, you'll be replacing the blood stain with a chocolate stain. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA robinl...@socal.rr.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
[lace] Re: Pre-1650 Bobbin Lace
Thanks for your help! Lots of good ideas to look up! nancy in chicago Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend; inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. Groucho Marx - NANCY JONES nljm...@wideopenwest.com wrote: Does anyone know of any sources or books that tell about pre - 1650 bobbin lace? Thanks, nancy in chicago Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend; inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. Groucho Marx - 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