Re: [lace] Fw: Begin and End
Sue wrote: The other question I now have is should I make up the garter with elastic and ribbon now, or leave it to within a given time scale of a wedding. ? I would leave out the elastic, because it can go bad during long storage. And I would leave out the ribbon till I knew the intended. It would be nice to have the _option_ to use the wedding colors, or the bride's favorite color, or some other personalization. -I dont think an iphone would be the right decoration, LOL. But perhaps a charm on one of those cell phone 'leashes', dangling from the bow? Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA robinl...@socal.rr.com = There is no particular bride in mind or in sight at the moment. I did buy a cheap imported garter a couple of years ago, because it came in a box (which I am going to use for this one). Any useful tips would be appreciated. I do have some acid free tissue to wrap around the lace itself. Sue T > Hi Sue and Arachnids, > Beginnings and endings in lace are always a problem as we only do one of > each on a piece of continuous lace. In the case of a garter I would hide > the start/finish with a ribbon/bow and maybe something that is special to > the bride, i.e. a couple of small light-weight bells for a bell-ringer or > couple of doll's size lace bobbins for a lace-maker etc. > I like the idea of a double garter, but be careful that it is not too > thick and shows through the dress, especially with some brides' penchant > for ultra slim dresses. > Joepie, East Sussex. UK > From: Sue > 2 years ago I worked a lace garter using my own design, .> > .. offset way with > fans, diamonds and other pattern shapes, as there was no obvious places to > disguise the threads at the end, thinking that at least I would hide that > point by attaching ribbon and flower decoration. > Can I ask what other arachnians would have done please? > Sue T Dorset UK > www.hurwitzend.co.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 - 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] Begin and End
In message <00ae01cca843$e025ca70$aaabe00a@suescomputer>, Sue writes The other question I now have is should I make up the garter with elastic and ribbon now, or leave it to within a given time scale of a wedding. ? I've always arranged the bows so that the garter is worn with the join on the inside of the leg, out of sight, rather than tried to cover it. This means that if any last minute alterations need to be made to the elastic, you haven't got other things in the way. You need to be sure that the garter isn't going to slide off when worn, and it is important that the leg is measured properly (as different heel heights, standing or sitting, can make a difference to the circumference of the thigh concerned!) - also, some brides lose weight in the run up to the wedding, either deliberately or through nerves, so I wouldn't finish it off until a few days before you hand it over, and check the measurements are right before you join the ends of the elastic. I usually cut the elastic an inch less than the leg measurement (taken in the right shoes, with the bride standing) and then overlap by half an inch. This makes for a snug fit that stays put! The length of the lace depends upon the amount of gather you want, and that depends on whether the dress is close fitting or not. Until you know the bride who will wear it, and what her preferences are, it might be wise to wait. -- Jane Partridge - 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] Fw: Begin and End
The purchased wedding garters that I've seen have a blue bow on them, maybe placed over the seam for the join, so it would be a usual thing to do. The idea of a special item is fun, a charm could be found for almost any interest, surely even an iphone :p (which actually I think is a cool idea too) On 11/21/11, Sue wrote: > Thank you Joepie, hiding the join behind the ribbon bow was my intention on > this occasion, it seemed the right thing to do. Other patterns especially > I love the idea of the special things for special bride, sadly no lacemakers > among them, and I dont think an iphone would be the right decoration, LOL. -- 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 arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Bonham's auction on December 6th
The Bonham's catalog for their December 6th auction has just been posted, and I put up a note about it on LaceNews. The first 67 lots are lace and lacemaking equipment. Laurie http://lacenews.net - 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] Fw: Begin and End
Thank you Joepie, hiding the join behind the ribbon bow was my intention on this occasion, it seemed the right thing to do. Other patterns especially when there is variety of blocks of pattern I usually dont keep it to a straight line. I hope the garter sits well under whatever dresses the brides of the future wear. The other question I now have is should I make up the garter with elastic and ribbon now, or leave it to within a given time scale of a wedding. ? I love the idea of the special things for special bride, sadly no lacemakers among them, and I dont think an iphone would be the right decoration, LOL. There is no particular bride in mind or in sight at the moment. I did buy a cheap imported garter a couple of years ago, because it came in a box (which I am going to use for this one). Any useful tips would be appreciated. I do have some acid free tissue to wrap around the lace itself. Sue T Hi Sue and Arachnids, Beginnings and endings in lace are always a problem as we only do one of each on a piece of continuous lace. In the case of a garter I would hide the start/finish with a ribbon/bow and maybe something that is special to the bride, i.e. a couple of small light-weight bells for a bell-ringer or couple of doll's size lace bobbins for a lace-maker etc. I like the idea of a double garter, but be careful that it is not too thick and shows through the dress, especially with some brides' penchant for ultra slim dresses. Joepie, East Sussex. UK From: Sue 2 years ago I worked a lace garter using my own design, .> ..offset way with fans, diamonds and other pattern shapes, as there was no obvious places to disguise the threads at the end, thinking that at least I would hide that point by attaching ribbon and flower decoration. Can I ask what other arachnians would have done please? Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.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] Fw: Begin and End
Hi Sue and Arachnids, Beginnings and endings in lace are always a problem as we only do one of each on a piece of continuous lace. In the case of a garter I would hide the start/finish with a ribbon/bow and maybe something that is special to the bride, i.e. a couple of small light-weight bells for a bell-ringer or couple of doll's size lace bobbins for a lace-maker etc. I like the idea of a double garter, but be careful that it is not too thick and shows through the dress, especially with some brides' penchant for ultra slim dresses. Happy lace making, Joepie, East Sussex. UK From: Sue 2 years ago I worked a lace garter using my own design, .> ..offset way with fans, diamonds and other pattern shapes, as there was no obvious places to disguise the threads at the end, thinking that at least I would hide that point by attaching ribbon and flower decoration. Can I ask what other arachnians would have done please? Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.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] Fw: Begin and End
2 years ago I worked a lace garter using my own design, with guttermann silk and it is sitting in my box waiting for the first bride. I loved the look and the feel of it, but have always been a little concerned about whether it would just flop and fold in half at the centre point along the line for the elastic and ribbon gathering. When checking out patterns on the internet recently I bought a new one that just grabbed my attention and I just had to have it, which showed two layers of lace. Once I received the new pattern I ignored the top layer and went on to rework the underlayer changing the heart shape fans for ordinary fans down the outside edges, honeycomb down the centre to take the elastic and ribbon and the rest in torchon grid. My top layer already had heart shape fans and I wanted the contrast. Buying the pattern was a good way of having a lesson in ideas and pattern making:-) I began the strip on a straight line across rather than the offset way with fans, diamonds and other pattern shapes, as there was no obvious places to disguise the threads at the end, thinking that at least I would hide that point by attaching ribbon and flower decoration. Can I ask what other arachnians would have done please? Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.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] St. Catherine, our Patron Saint - for Newbies
On 19/11/2011 17:48, jeria...@aol.com wrote: Dear Newbies, We have written extensively through the years about St. Catherine, the patron saint of lacemakers, whose day is next Friday, November 25th. There are local lace guilds who use this day as a special time for a gathering of lacemakers. The English custom is to serve Cattern Cakes. I don't know how I've missed this in the couple of years I've been on Arachne, but I shall make Cattern cakes to take away with me on Thursday so we can eat Cattern Cakes in honour of our patron saint. Lesley - 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
