Re: [lace] Making lace in public places
Dear All, When we are at home, it is easier to make lace at home than lug the stuff all over, but clearly from the responses, making lace in public seems to draw questions from onlookers. How much interest could we get for lacemaking if we simply spent some time in our home town making lace in a public place? I don't think anyone knows the answer, but it might be interesting to find out. I have made lace on other cruises, for several years it was the only place I had the time, and there was no interest. Then bam, veritable hordes. OK, a dozen interested people in 2 hours. When I get home I am going to make an effort to make lace in public places, or at least not just in my kitchen. Perhaps in the library in winter, at a bench in a busy park in nice weather. Streamlined. In a place where some people pass by. And with my lace hankie hanging out of the pocket of my jacket. Lyn from Lancaster, PA, USA, now in New Orleans, where it's going to be nice again. I wore sandals and a summer jacket yesterday, and was fine. I think the locals were wearing warmer clothing. For me this is warm spring weather. High 62F, 15C. Liz wrote: I had my travel Pillow with me when we went to Tasmania ...after dinner, I got out my pillow, and sat in the lounge making lace for quite a while. Not a great deal of interest, though!! We may go there again - and again I will take my pillow, - as I often do when we go away for weekends. I have educated' quite a few people who have come to watch and ask what I am doing!! - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Lace in public places
Dear Agnes, As with so many things we do, we don't necessarily get feedback, but if we do nothing, there will be no chance of doing good. At the demonstration in 1979 which started me on lacemaking, Betty handed out a sheet with some lace suppliers and books. I still have that sheet, actually. So I prepared a half sheet (of 8.5 x 11) with a book available on Amazon, some organizations with the url. Who knows what comes of it, but it sure worked for me. If someone is interested, I hand it to them. Maybe next cruise I'll carry a few of them with me, but not many. Lyn Agnes wrote: My husband and I do craft fairs, ... and I take my lace pillow with some simple patterns - Christine Springett's snakes are always popular with youngsters and they are often keen to have a go too. I carry an albeit short list of lace teachers in the area with me, and offer contact details to people. Just wish I knew whether any actually contact any of these teachers. My email sends out an automatic message. Arachne members, please ignore it. I read your emails. - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Making lace in public places
I will be interested to hear any feedback on these attempts. My suspicion is that a lady sitting on a park bench tatting, crocheting, knitting or doing needle lace, which is held in the hand is tolerated, but a lady setting up a table will not be. The table is sort of a structure. I imagine is an informal point system also, with consideration for the amount of gray hair you have, how unthreatening you are, whether you look like you are selling something, how much you impede foot traffic, whether you know the cop, librarian, etc. However my husband disputes my structure theory, claiming that people take easels into parks to paint all the time. He thinks the library is the harder venue. I am inclined to think the park the more dicey one. Both places probably have a lot of arcane rules intended to keep vagrants out that might have to be invoked against lacemakers in order to maintain the illusion of impartiality. On cruise ships and hotels, you are actually paying for the public spaces you are occupying. Is there a distinction? Devon - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Making lace in public places
I'm finally chiming in on this subject after reading Devon's interesting observations. When I first began to make lace, I was attracted to it during one of our many outdoor festivals, where lacemakers were making lace alongside people with drop spindles and all sorts of other hand crafts. Later, I heard Tamara Duval talking about putting a display in her library and when I went to see the exhibit, I was very impressed! So, when I was president of our Guild, I knew the librarian, and arranged for the guild to use their display case for the month of October. We prepared a very nice display of equipment, samples of lace, and a few antique pieces. With the library's permission, we demonstrated several times during the month, sometimes on the weekend, and sometimes on weekdays. But each time we did this, we would have a brochure prepared with a brief history of lacemaking, and the information they needed to join our guild. We almost always ended up with one or two new lacemakers after these demos. So, in short, aside from spontaneous making lace in public, it is always an option to check with facility managers and arrange times and places for demos. Clay - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Making lace in public places
Here in South Africa the libraries welcome lace demonstrations and craft days. I once went on a cruise and a lady in our group was crocheting. A steward came by, looked surprised and said What an old time pasttime!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. dmt11h...@aol.com wrote I will be interested to hear any feedback on these attempts. - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Needlelace Covers on IOLI Winter 2013 Bulletin
No one has mentioned our Arache member Liz Ligati's needlelace pictured on the IOLI Winter 2013 Bulletin, both front and back covers. This is a nice Valentine or Star design, with 2 pages of instructions inside. It is exactly the same pattern, but selection of red threads emphasizes the heart, and selection of another color-way and different spaces results in a star. The entire issue's theme is Stars, and there are instructions for Stars in Filet, Tatting, and Bobbin laces. There is also a contemporary lace wedding dress, with an article by Arlene Cohen (an Arachne member). This is three pages, with lots of pictures to show how many personal symbols were used by Evelyn Exley Gant (state of Vermont) to make one-of-a-kind lace for cap sleeves and upper back and upper front bodice. Within the lace are the couple's initials, the date of the wedding, flowers, hearts, horseshoes, wedding rings, theatre masks and stage curtains. Would-be designers should note that she auditioned six different threads before selecting the right combination for the bobbin lace. If you have a copy of this IOLI Bulletin, I recommend you carefully read this article. It has much of merit to share, including the importance of friendship. 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Needlelace Covers on IOLI Winter 2013 Bulletin
Please could you tell me when the bulletin come out, as I haven't seen mine yet? Sue sueba...@comcast.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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Needlelace Covers on IOLI Winter 2013 Bulletin
Mine arrived in the UK today. Jill In snowy Newport Pagnell, Bucks Sent from Samsung Mobile on O2 Original message From: Sue Babbs sueba...@comcast.net Date: To: jeria...@aol.com,lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Needlelace Covers on IOLI Winter 2013 Bulletin Please could you tell me when the bulletin come out, as I haven't seen mine yet? Sue sueba...@comcast.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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Needlelace Covers on IOLI Winter 2013 Bulletin
Mine arrived here in the UK as well today. Also very cold and lots of snow! Catherine Barley Henley-on-Thames Sent from my iPad On 21 Jan 2013, at 17:22, Jill Hawkins j...@myhawkins.co.uk wrote: Mine arrived in the UK today. Jill In snowy Newport Pagnell, Bucks - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Needlelace Covers on IOLI Winter 2013 Bulletin
It looks like the UK is receiving theirs before many in the US. No mail delivery hear today because MLK day. Enjoy.. From: Cath catherinebar...@btinternet.com To: Jill Hawkins j...@myhawkins.co.uk Cc: sueba...@comcast.net sueba...@comcast.net; jeria...@aol.com jeria...@aol.com; lace@arachne.com lace@arachne.com Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Needlelace Covers on IOLI Winter 2013 Bulletin Mine arrived here in the UK as well today. Also very cold and lots of snow! Catherine Barley Henley-on-Thames Sent from my iPad On 21 Jan 2013, at 17:22, Jill Hawkins j...@myhawkins.co.uk wrote: Mine arrived in the UK today. Jill In snowy Newport Pagnell, Bucks - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Needlelace Covers on IOLI Winter 2013 Bulletin
Liz's design is the Valentine on page 14 From: jeria...@aol.com jeria...@aol.com To: lace@arachne.com Cc: lizl...@bigpond.com Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 10:39 AM Subject: [lace] Needlelace Covers on IOLI Winter 2013 Bulletin No one has mentioned our Arache member Liz Ligati's needlelace pictured on the IOLI Winter 2013 Bulletin, both front and back covers. This is a nice Valentine or Star design, with 2 pages of instructions inside. It is exactly the same pattern, but selection of red threads emphasizes the heart, and selection of another color-way and different spaces results in a star. The entire issue's theme is Stars, and there are instructions for Stars in Filet, Tatting, and Bobbin laces. There is also a contemporary lace wedding dress, with an article by Arlene Cohen (an Arachne member). This is three pages, with lots of pictures to show how many personal symbols were used by Evelyn Exley Gant (state of Vermont) to make one-of-a-kind lace for cap sleeves and upper back and upper front bodice. Within the lace are the couple's initials, the date of the wedding, flowers, hearts, horseshoes, wedding rings, theatre masks and stage curtains. Would-be designers should note that she auditioned six different threads before selecting the right combination for the bobbin lace. If you have a copy of this IOLI Bulletin, I recommend you carefully read this article. It has much of merit to share, including the importance of friendship. 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Making lace in public places
I have an InStand which I use as a lace table. As minimalist a lace table as I have every seen. Satisfied customer only. InStand.com, or Amazon. Iâm thinking of a place like Union Park off Union Square in New York City, lined with benches. Such a thing would not take up much room. At the library, itâs on a table, and unless there is a dearth of seats, I forsee little difficulty. The vagrants sleep in the seats in the basement, so going to the tables on the main floor shouldnât be too much a problem. And I have very little in common with them in appearance. One can only try, in any event. That is the point. And I do think that a minimalist approach, JUST a travel pillow, nothing else, will help to keep you there, but also will not intimidate the public by the idea that this takes a lot of equipment. Especially in America, this will most likely be the first view of such lace being made. And if I have a book open in the library, that might help. I also think the lack of advertising, sales, profit, makes a big difference. I think your point system is accurate. So, doing this in a place where you are known should be easier. But, again, it is worth a shot. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. If you do nothing, you have no chance to do good. As for the paid for public space, Iâm not sure thatâs the issue, precisely. If people are waiting for your seat, which will make more money for someone, then thereâs a problem, especially in the US, where there is the tacit idea that once your meal is over, youâre out of there. Thatâs not the way it is in European venues, and that might be to the lacemakerâs advantage if not abused. Parks and libraries are open to the public, and there is no limit on how long you can be there. If you are not impeding traffic more than others sitting in the park, I think the chance for trouble is less. People who want to stop and look are not my problem, as Iâm not going to gather a crowd. People stop for a minute or two, mostly. lrb Devon wrote: My suspicion is that a lady sitting on a park bench tatting, crocheting, knitting or doing needle lace, which is held in the hand is tolerated, but a lady setting up a table will not be. The table is sort of a structure. I imagine is an informal point system also, with consideration for the amount of gray hair you have, how unthreatening you are, whether you look like you are selling something, how much you impede foot traffic, whether you know the cop, librarian, etc. However my husband disputes my structure theory, claiming that people take easels into parks to paint all the time. He thinks the library is the harder venue. I am inclined to think the park the more dicey one. Both places probably have a lot of arcane rules intended to keep vagrants out that might have to be invoked against lacemakers in order to maintain the illusion of impartiality. On cruise ships and hotels, you are actually paying for the public spaces you are occupying. Is there a distinction? - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Lace in Public Places
Until this cruise, my thoughts about demonstrating lace ran to official demonstrations, with a brochure, probably more than one person, a display, perhaps something on the wall. And such things certainly gather a lot of attention to what we do. But with this trip, and the small pillow drawing such attention, it is clear to me that even the simple making of lace on a small pillow in a public place can do something, too, and may be more possible to do than the larger demonstration. Lyn, usually in Lancaster, PA, USA, now in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, where I am wearing sandals and a sun hat, along with the rest, and IT'S JANUARY. - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
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Hello All! Many thanks Jeri--loved the link to the tatting site. WOW, your friend Elaine has got some fabulous stuff! Those fingerless gloves got my attention right away, along with the mobis shawl. Now that I understand what to look for, I can check Digital Archives for a simple (!!) square tatting pattern. In the meantime, for more complex, items you've provided a great resource for those of us who are fumble fingers with a shuttle! Thanks for sharing her contact info. 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Making lace in public places
On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 7:08 AM, dmt11h...@aol.com wrote: I will be interested to hear any feedback on these attempts. My suspicion is that a lady sitting on a park bench tatting, crocheting, knitting or doing needle lace, which is held in the hand is tolerated, but a lady setting up a table will not be. The table is sort of a structure. I have been taking my lace while traveling for a good decade. I have not inspired anyone to begin making lace, to my knowledge, but I do wind up talking with a lot of people about it, It is rare to not have a number of people comment each time I bring it out. I have made lace in a number of parks as well as on many beaches. Sometimes I have my stand, sometimes I work with a small pillow on my lap. But, I have not had any issue with park rangers or anyone asking me to leave. I have come to the conclusion that even if no one begins making lace because of what they have seen, at least we have given it a name. I think the better people are educated and familiar with things, the more likely they are to notice it in museums and other places, which will ultimately further our cause. Kim - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Hello
Michelle, Welcome to our world! I hope you will find that you enjoy making lace. I am rather surprised to hear that doing hand work can ease chronic pain. That's goood to know!Usually I only hear about the pain caused by all of our repetative work. I hope that as you begin to work on your lace you will let all of us know how you get on and if you have any problems. I am guessing from your email address that you live in the Denver area. I think there are other lace makers in that area if you would like to try to make connections. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Michelle Norton tirjas...@gmail.com wrote: Hello! My name is Michelle. I'm a writer and web designer who came in to the world of fiber arts as way to deal with chronic pain. - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Making lace in public places
- Lyn Bailey lynrbai...@desupernet.net wrote: When we are at home, it is easier to make lace at home than lug the stuff all over, but clearly from the responses, making lace in public seems to draw questions from onlookers. How much interest could we get for lacemaking if we simply spent some time in our home town making lace in a public place? I don't think anyone knows the answer, but it might be interesting to find out. Some of us have found out. I've worked on my lace pillow at the mechanic's while waiting for my car to be serviced and at work at lunchtime (taught two co-workers for awhile from that). I've heard of others who have done similar things. October 1st has been make lace in public day for some years now. Friends and I have made lace in knitting shops, embroidery shops, and malls (just a person or two, sitting on the mall's seating with a small pillow in the lap) on that day. Pittsburgh Lace Group demonstrates every year at Phipps Conservatory (a giant Victorian-style greenhouse open to the public) and the Pittsburgh Folk Festival. They often demonstrate at other craft-oriented shows and historical festivals in and around Pittsburgh. That's all local lacemaking, and it generates a lot of interest and does get a few new members. Here in southern California, groups demonstrate and teach at the Scandinavian Festival (California Lutheran College), Huntington Gardens, Descanso Gardens, Los Angeles Country Fair, and many places I don't remember. Those are official demonstration activities, but just bringing your pillow to someplace you will be sitting awhile also works. My own fascination with bobbin lace began when I saw a woman making it in front of a store. It took a few years to find a class (by then I had moved), but I searched until I found it! Even if a lace pillow doesn't travel all that well, it does travel. 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
