[lace] Roseground
Hello All! So glad this topic came up! I was never so surprised to find out last winter that there are many ways to make Roseground! A sampler may be found--I believe--in Torchon Lacemaking, A Step by Step Guide by Jan Tregidgo. ISBN 9781847972019 She listed five: 1) UnPinned=WS+twist, Pinned=HS pin HS, 2)UP=HS, Pinned=HS pin HS, 3) UP=WS+twist, Pinned=WS+twist pin WS+twist, 4) UP=HS, Pinned=WS+twist pin WS+twist and 5) UP=HS, Pinned=HS+twist pin HS+twist. She also referred to others that could be found in The Book of Bobbin Lace Stitches. When I tried to upload a photo of my sampler to Flickr, it disappeared. If it can be found, you will see the effect of the 5 RG stitches in Anchor variegated crochet cotton #80. While I'm not a fan of Torchon, I make an exception for Roseground! It is quite elegant & reminds me of rose windows found in Gothic cathedrals so I've set this chapter aside for further study. 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/
Re: [lace] Blood spot
Thanks Alex Salt (in _cold_ water for a dried on stain - hot water will "set" the stain) is my usual first line of attack for bloodstains. Works fairly well on recent stains that haven't been through a hot wash For a fresh (still wet) bloodstain, rubbing dry salt (gently!) onto the spot will soak up the blood, but don't forget to rinse well immediately in cold water (the salt itself is corrosive, not good for delicate fabrics if any is left in) Beth Alex Stillwell wrote: > Hi Arachnids > > IâEUR^(TM)m a little late replying and am surprised that on one mentioned > blood > stains should first be soaked in salt water, 1 teaspoon to 1 pint, preferably > immediately, but even if it has dried it helps to soften the stain. > > Hope it has all come out. > > Alex > - 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] Blood spot
Hi Arachnids Iâm a little late replying and am surprised that on one mentioned blood stains should first be soaked in salt water, 1 teaspoon to 1 pint, preferably immediately, but even if it has dried it helps to soften the stain. Hope it has all come out. Alex - 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] Beginner beds bobbins
Hi Heather, I make Beds lace and use the Continental Square bobbins as they are less expensive when buying in bulk than a lot of other bobbins. I like the way they stay put on the pillow. I also have at least 16 pairs of Richard Pikul bobbins as I love the feel of his bobbins. I have enough for using on a Milanese pillow, which is my favorite lace. Janice Janice Blair Murrieta, CA, 60 miles north of San Diego www.jblace.com www.lacemakersofillinois.org - 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] Groups in Ontario, Canada
Hello Heather and all Arachnes, Yes, please check the listing of the Canadian Lace Gazette to locate the group closest to you, and if we can ever be of any help here in Toronto, please don't hesitate to give us a shout. Happy lacemaking and have a safe summer, Debora Lustgarten Toronto Lacemakers' Group Find us on Fecebook: https://www.facebook.com/Torontolacemakers - 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] Beginner beds bobbins
Dear Heather, We have an Arachne member in Ontario, Malvary, whom I hope you will hear from. She will most likely be familiar with the lace makers fairly near to you and be a very good friend in the process. Twelve lace groups in Ontario are listed and inserted in each quarterly issue of "Canadian Lacemaker Gazette". Lace suppliers in Canada advertise in it. Sitting next to other bobbin lace makers is often the best way for someone to get comfortable with making lace. There are so many "understood" and "automatic" things that you will be able to learn from those who have been making lace for a long time. My suggestion is to get together with others, and they will share their pillows with you for a few rows. That way, you will learn what is really the most comfortable bobbins for you. It used to be that lace makers used the traditional bobbins for each type of lace. Now, lace makers are more independent. At least, until they take a special class with a well-known teacher who insists on a certain type of bobbin. One thing almost everyone would agree with is that all the bobbins on each individual pillow should be the same type to make the movements of your fingers more comfortable. Happy you did not buy the horror kit that has discouraged so many beginners! Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 7/15/2014, jazmin...@gmail.com writes: Finally, after long thinking 'oh, perhaps someday I'll give bobbin lace a whirl', I kicked the excuses to the curb and sat down at the beginner's kit acquired easily more than a decade ago. (The snowgoose one, not the horror kit. I've now toddled through some torchon, and have wandered over to beginning bedfordshire lace, which I'm rather fond of. That being said, my mix of bobbins is small and well.. mixed. If you were advising a beginner Beds lacer, what sort of bobbins should I order first? I am rather fond of the sleek look of the squared off continental. Heather in unseasonably cool SW 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Beginner beds bobbins
Hi Heather! Congratulations on having begun bobbin lace! Regarding your question about bobbins, I suggest that you have a marvelous resource right near you! Richard Pikul is a wood turner who makes absolutely wonderful bobbins. They are long and slender, but the end is squared, and there is a tiny weight inserted in the end of the bobbin that gives it a wonderful balance. And the best part... for you... is that he lives in Toronto! I'll send you contact information privately. Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA Sent from my iPad > On Jul 15, 2014, at 8:39 AM, Jazmin wrote: > /snip/ > So! If you were advising a beginner Beds lacer, what sort of bobbins > should I order first? I am rather fond of the sleek look of the > squared off continental. (I've a single pair of those, already) The > very light continental bobbins that came with my kit are rolling like > mad and driving me a bit mad, but when one is a beginner, everything > feels like a challenge, so I can accept that I simply need to gain > practice in bobbin taming. > > Heather in unseasonably cool SW 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Beginner beds bobbins
Goodness, try saying that subject line a dozen times fast! Anyhow, hello! I've been a lurker around here for many many years at this point, but as a knitted lace type, always been quite quiet amongst all you lovely bobbin, needle and tatting experts. Finally, after long thinking 'oh, perhaps someday I'll give bobbin lace a whirl', I kicked the excuses to the curb and sat down at the beginner's kit acquired easily more than a decade ago. (The snowgoose one, not the horror kit. There are some distinct advantages to having been eavesdropping on bobbin lace folks for that long!) I've now toddled through some torchon, and have wandered over to beginning bedfordshire lace, which I'm rather fond of. That being said, my mix of bobbins is small and well.. mixed. So! If you were advising a beginner Beds lacer, what sort of bobbins should I order first? I am rather fond of the sleek look of the squared off continental. (I've a single pair of those, already) The very light continental bobbins that came with my kit are rolling like mad and driving me a bit mad, but when one is a beginner, everything feels like a challenge, so I can accept that I simply need to gain practice in bobbin taming. Thanks for letting me ramble and eavesdrop for so long. :) Heather in unseasonably cool SW 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
