RE: [lace] seeking Milanese advice
Hi When doing a Milanese braid around a bend you need to do some back stitches to keep the pattern level. I was taught to count out the number of pins the pattern takes and then count the pin holes on each side, putting a pin in each side. Then see if the pattern is still level - if not see how many back stitches needed. Sometimes it is easier count 2 pattern repeats and pining and counting. I have used this many times and it does help. Although I often do it after the pattern is not level. Good Luck Corinne Brighton East Sussex -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of hottl...@neo.rr.com Sent: 20 September 2013 22:51 To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] seeking Milanese advice Hello All! Un-lacing is my least favorite activity but it had to be done. I've started a new bookworm with a scroll start worked Zigzag Holes coming out of the curve. The first zig didn't look too good but I thought it might straighten out with the next zag. Au contraire! So now I'm un-laced back to the completed scroll faced with how to proceed. Is this braid compatible with a slight curve or not? Or is it a tension issue that I need to master? ZZH looked great on my straight section the slithery appearance is spot on for the worm. A few additional cloth stitch rows would solve the problem, but the curve the first zig seem like a winning combination--in my mind! Has anyone worked this braid on a slight curve with good results? Will you offer advice? Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA 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/ - 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] seeking Milanese advice
I don't claim to be any expert on Milanese, so I am probably not qualified to comment on this, but...I have not had much luck in making a nice looking zig-zag on anything other than a straight line. I would instead try to use my ingenuity in managing my design so that the zig-zag appears in all its glory in straight lines and the curves have more forgiving stitches in them. Devon In a message dated 9/20/2013 5:52:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hottl...@neo.rr.com writes: Hello All! Un-lacing is my least favorite activity but it had to be done. I've started a new bookworm with a scroll start worked Zigzag Holes coming out of the curve. The first zig didn't look too good but I thought it might straighten out with the next zag. Au contraire! So now I'm un-laced back to the completed scroll faced with how to proceed. Is this braid compatible with a slight curve or not? Or is it a tension issue that I need to master? ZZH looked great on my straight section the slithery appearance is spot on for the worm. A few additional cloth stitch rows would solve the problem, but the curve the first zig seem like a winning combination--in my mind! Has anyone worked this braid on a slight curve with good results? Will you offer advice? Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA 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/ - 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] Online Interwoven Globe: The Worldwide Textile Trade 1500-1800 exhibition
Hello all- Not sure if someone has already pointed this out, and I know it's not quite the same, but the Met's website has images of all of the items in the exhibit: www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/current-exhibitions. Also a number of links to articles. Devon, any lace items here? Any insider's notes? One of the house museums here has a piece in the exhibit (a palampore--bed covering) and they have arranged a bus trip to NYC with a guided tour. I've decided to splurge for that. Regards, Lorraine in Albany, NY where I hope to finally get to the lace pillow a bit this weekend (I suppose I should say a lace pillow since there are several to choose from!) - 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] Interwoven Globe: The Worldwide Textile Trade 1500-1800 exhibition
Fellow Spiders- I had a quick walk through of the Interwoven Globe exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art yesterday on my lunch hour. It is nine rooms and I want to go back and do the full audio tour which I anticipate will take several hours, with the need for refreshments and rest at intervals. There are not very many benches in this exhibit, I might add. But, my initial observation is that it is dazzling and probably the textile exhibit that would justify a trip to New York, so you might want to start making travel plans now. The objects are just beautiful and in excellent condition. I didn't read many of the descriptions since I didn't have much time, so I can't comment on them. But the concept, about the international cross-pollination of textiles in the period 1500-1800 is fascinating. There is really no lace, so don't go for that reason. I bought the catalogue ($65, cloth bound!) and it is very beautiful with color pictures of the objects and also many other objects not in the exhibit which provide context. It is not merely a picture book, as there is a lot of text that I am sure further expands the wall descriptions. I for one, would like Jeri to review the catalogue since it is obviously not a quick read, and I am not sure when I am going to have time to digest it. 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] Interwoven Globe: The Worldwide Textile Trade 1500-1800 exhibition
I have ordered the catalog from Amazon for $39. I have Prime, so I get free shipping, but shipping may be free otherwise as well. Lyn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, where the weather is absolutely gorgeous. High of 76F 21C, sunny light breeze. Rain and cold front tonight. Devon wrote: Fellow Spiders- I had a quick walk through of the Interwoven Globe exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art yesterday on my lunch hour. It is nine rooms and I want to go back and do the full audio tour which I anticipate will take several hours, with the need for refreshments and rest at intervals. There are not very many benches in this exhibit, I might add. But, my initial observation is that it is dazzling and probably the textile exhibit that would justify a trip to New York, so you might want to start making travel plans now. The objects are just beautiful and in excellent condition. I didn't read many of the descriptions since I didn't have much time, so I can't comment on them. But the concept, about the international cross-pollination of textiles in the period 1500-1800 is fascinating. There is really no lace, so don't go for that reason. I bought the catalogue ($65, cloth bound!) and it is very beautiful with color pictures of the objects and also many other objects not in the exhibit which provide context. It is not merely a picture book, as there is a lot of text that I am sure further expands the wall descriptions. I for one, would like Jeri to review the catalogue since it is obviously not a quick read, and I am not sure when I am going to have time to digest it. - 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] Christmas Card Exchange 2013
Hi, Sallie and I have volunteered to head up the Christmas card exchange this year with the all important help from Jenny in the uploading of the cards for all to see in December. The time line for preparing and sending the cards is:21 SEP - 22 OCT 2013 - send us your name if you desire to participate1 NOV 2013 - pairings will be sent out to all who desire to participate1 DEC 2013 - all cards should be postmarked to your partnerWe would also like to provide a couple ground rules.- If you want to share your work and the joy of the season, please send us your name. However, if you send us your name and you are paired, please follow through. It is most disappointing if someone fails to follow through and they have gone to the effort of making and sending their work and card. - if for some reason after you have been paired you find you cannot follow through, please let us know and we will reassign your name to someone else. - last, if you feel uncomfortable sharing your work because you are just beginning, please don't opt out. We will love your work all the more because you tried. Janet from Bridlington, Yorkshire, UK janettheaker1@hotmail.comSallie from Wyoming, USA bertra...@gmail.com Please reply to janet Sallie saying how many exchanges you would like to do ,along with were you would like your prefered match ,We will do our best to carry out your wishes , ie: USA Europe or Worldwide Many Thanks Janet Sallie - 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] Christmas Card Exchange 2013
The link to email Janet for the Christmas Card exchange 2013 did not appear correctly in the email I received - it ran Sallie's name into the end of it without a space, and when I clicked on it to put my name down, the email bounced back. The correct address should be jannettheak...@hotmail.com. Noelene in Cooma nlaffe...@ozemail.com.au ... janettheaker1@hotmail.comSallie from Wyoming, USA bertra...@gmail.com Please reply to janet - 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] Christmas Card Exchange - 2013
All, Sorry for the confusion. Not certain what the computer was doing with the e-mail sent earlier. So we are trying again to see if it comes through correct this time: Hi, Janet and I have volunteered to head up the Christmas card exchange this year with the all important help from Jenny in the uploading of the cards for all to see in December. The time line for preparing and sending the cards is: 22 SEP - 22 OCT 2013 - send us your name if you desire to participate 1 NOV 2013 - pairings will be sent out to all who desire to participate 1 DEC 2013 - all cards should be postmarked to your partner We would also like to provide a couple ground rules. - If you want to share your work and the joy of the season, please send us your name. However, if you send us your name and you are paired, please follow through. It is most disappointing if someone fails to follow through and they have gone to the effort of making and sending their work and card. - if for some reason after you have been paired you find you cannot follow through, please let us know and we will reassign your name to someone else. - last, if you feel uncomfortable sharing your work because you are just beginning, please don't opt out. We will love your work all the more because you tried. Janet from Bridlington, Yorkshire, UK Sallie from Wyoming, 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/
[lace] advice for Milanese braids on a curve?
Hello All! Many thanks to Anna, Corinne Devon for lending a hand. This has turned out to be quite a project--even more so when I can picture the effect that I want to achieve but it doesn't work out on my pillow! My first bookworm must have been dumb luck because the buds braids worked. The second bookworm remains uncooperative so it's back to the drawing board. A giant hint is to be found in the curvy beginner patterns in the Lace Guild UK booklet where meander-in-braid 2 ovals are used. For others, it looks like braid samples are in my future--to find out whether a braid works on a curve to better understand pin spacing. Sounds like a winter project another workshop! We had a nice turnout for our lace gathering in Howland, OH today. Needlelace, tatting bobbin lace were under construction--plus three prospective members attended. It was a good day despite the monsoons! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA 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/
[lace] Thread Question
Hi All, I am attempting to get my 6 1/2 yr old granddaughter interested in making lace. Have gone to Lace Express 3/2001 and 2/2000 for Michelle Pitts animal designs. Question - what would be equivalent to Cotty No 50? I thought I could try DMC 80 or perhaps Gutterman 100/3 silk. Could always go back to the oldfashioned concept of doing a tension piece! Mary Carey Campbelltown, NSW, Aust - 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-chat] Christmas Card Exchange 2013
Hi, Sallie and I have volunteered to head up the Christmas card exchange this year with the all important help from Jenny in the uploading of the cards for all to see in December. The time line for preparing and sending the cards is:21 SEP - 22 OCT 2013 - send us your name if you desire to participate1 NOV 2013 - pairings will be sent out to all who desire to participate1 DEC 2013 - all cards should be postmarked to your partnerWe would also like to provide a couple ground rules.- If you want to share your work and the joy of the season, please send us your name. However, if you send us your name and you are paired, please follow through. It is most disappointing if someone fails to follow through and they have gone to the effort of making and sending their work and card. - if for some reason after you have been paired you find you cannot follow through, please let us know and we will reassign your name to someone else. - last, if you feel uncomfortable sharing your work because you are just beginning, please don't opt out. We will love your work all the more because you tried. Janet from Bridlington, Yorkshire, UK janettheaker1@hotmail.comSallie from Wyoming, USA bertra...@gmail.com Please reply to janet Sallie saying how many exchanges you would like to do ,along with were you would like your prefered match ,We will do our best to carry out your wishes , ie: USA Europe or Worldwide Many Thanks Janet Sallie To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
