[lace] Silk threads and Scarfs
Sorry for not getting back to all you helpful folk out there about these things, but my very fragile computer keeps keeling over. We are currently in the process of adding my programs to my replacement computer and once DH does most of that (and I will actually manage to upload my lace design program onto it), I should be back up and running properly sometime soon. I am reading the mail, managing to reply to some but not enough to keep up with it before it fails again, sadly, but I do appreciate all your help. While that is all happening I am at least able to get on with my current piece of lacemaking which is a modesty panel worked in black (using a red card pricking as per some of your suggestions, g working a Bridget Cook pattern with a minor change and waiting for the silk thread to arrive next week so I can move on to the scarf pricking which I have prepared ready. I cant remember where it came from, whether it is my imaginings or an adaption of another pattern, with a further second narrow strip using elements from the other one and going to work 3 strips and joining them. I want it to be soft and draping and hoping this works up as I like it. 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/albums/most-recent
[lace] photographing our work
Hello All! As you well know, I don't know much about anything--but two items have recently crossed my path that I thought might benefit the spider community. Ususal disclaimers etc. etc.!! First--there will be a digital photography webinar on March 20th. Info at: www.funkandweber.com/best-photo-forward-webinar/ The class materials are geared toward embroidery, but I'm thinking that embroiderers lacemakers share some of the same issues when photographing our work. And you could always email Jen to see if I've led you astray! Second--in today's Palm Beach Post, there was article about a new type of camera called Lytro. https://www.lytro.com/camera This camera uses light-field technology from Stanford University that allows the camera to capture all the light in the *picture*. Photos are measured in megarays rather than megapixels allowing any photo to be adjusted or refocused after the fact, by photographer or viewer. User software is contained within the camer! a so when you connect by USB, it installs itself on your computer automatically, then clicking anywhere on the photo refocuses to that specific point. I'm sure there are some techies among us who have seen this technology in action in the scientific community so maybe there are caveats?? For the time being, the Lytro only works with Apple's Mac system but a Windows version is coming. Anyway, a giant leap forward from the Kodak days a potential way to say me from myself when using a camera! And it sounds like item 2 will make item 1 obsolete in the future. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL USA - 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/albums/most-recent
[lace] Spring magazine reading
Our spiders have been very quiet, so I'm sending a long article to inspire. In the major book store chain here in the U.S., the magazine racks are situated near the in-store cafe. Reading the magazines that are for sale is encouraged. Magazines are also available for free reading in public libraries, though probably not the British ones. Below are some I just found at BN. The American magazine Sew Beautiful Anniversary Issue - 25 years of Spectacular Sewing! My library has every issue of this magazine, which features beautiful sewing techniques (hand and machine) often featuring lace. This edition has the most popular garments of the last 25 years, for christenings, small children of both sexes, girls, and women (wonderful for inspiration). Toward the back are some technique articles on sewing lace-to-lace, lace to fabric, lace to entredeux, puffing, gathered fabric to entredeux, shaped lace, plus some designs and templates. 130 pages for $10, and worth every penny. The American magazine Victoria - March/April. This is a life style magazine, with beautiful/romantic fashions, homes, gardens, recipes, etc. My library has every issue of this magazine. Do look at the cookies on page 35, which have had paper lace laid over them, and then were sprinkled with confectioner's sugar. Nice refreshments for a lace guild meeting! Of special interest is an 8-page article about Ireland's linen and lace, starting on page 42. $5 The British magazine Mary Hickmott's New Stitches Issue 226 (my library has most issues). Has a chart for a 13th C. Norwegian stave church of blackwork embroidery - looks like black lace on linen, pages 24-29. For those who have been writing to us about the costuming in the Downton Abbey TV series, there is an article on pages 46-7. Some of the costumes were shown in Glasgow at a Creative Stitches Hobbycrafts Show earlier this month (pg. 9). The British magazine Stitch published by the British Embroiderers' Guild - February/March. There are 2 magazines from this EG. Embroidery is by subscription, and Stitch can be a subscription or found on magazine racks. This issue has an article called Mrs St Osyth Wood's Sampler Book, by Chris Berry (a neighbor of our Jean Leader) which is very interesting, especially the white pulled-thread sampler, with many lacy leaves - all different, pages 12-15. Pulled-thread work is a coarse version of Point de Dresden/Point de Saxe, which some go so far as to call lace (though it has a foundation of evenweave fabric). Our costumers must not miss the 4-page article about Monsieur Ollivier Henry, of Paris (pg. 50). How does he manage to create so many masterpieces? Perhaps by living in a 18th C. home without modern distractions! His focus on lavish period details is remarkable. All spiders - there are key names and titles in the above 4 magazine reviews. You are encouraged to use your computer search capabilities to follow-up. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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/albums/most-recent
[lace] February 2012 update on the LaceNews Channel on YouTube is ready
The Ballade in Lace on youtube is absolutely delightful http://www.youtube.com/user/lacenews. Thank you Laurie for all your hard work with Lace news. I thoroughly enjoy the site and this video is something special. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - 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/albums/most-recent
[lace] help finding someone in Greece
HI! I am trying to locate Despina Forou-Kousika for some research I am doing. Does anyone have current contact info for her, or know where I might find it? Thanks, Kim Davis - 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/albums/most-recent
