Re: [lace] War laces

[Karen Thompson]

Since I subscribe to the digest, My reactions are not always immediate.
In Sacramento last year at IOLI I gave a power-point lecture on the War
Laces at the Smithsonian.
The lecture was after the Tuesday lunch and does not show up in the program
for the Convention. I don't know why they did not advertise it. Maybe it
never is?
After the Convention some of us went to the Hoover Archives to see the
laces and flour sacks.
After this coming IOLI Convention we plan to visit the Hoover Library to do
the same.
Thank you to Jeri, who asked me to post this note after I sent it to her
privately.

-Karen  in Washington, DC

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[lace] Lace Guild website update

[Jean Leader]

I've just updated The Lace Guild website with two new lists of second-hand 
books. These are books that have been donated to the The Lace Guild but because 
the library already has copies,  are being sold to raise funds to buy new 
books. This time there is a Bargain Basement list with all the books at either 
50p or £1!
You'll find them at

http://www.laceguild.org/suppliers/books.html

Jean in Glasgow where rain is promised for tomorrow

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[lace] War laces

[hottleco]

Thanks for jogging my memory Karen!  I knew I had seen a fabulous presentation 
but couldn't recall details.  Your pictures of the lace on the big screen 
really defined the beauty & intricacy of the motifs.  They are a wonderful 
legacy of trying times.  Sincerely, Susan Hottle in PBG, FL

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[lace] Last Pronkrol!

[hottleco]

Jeepers!  Lyn Bailey sent several links & these are way more elaborate than I 
would have imagined.  Very cool idea to use a table runner Jocelyn!  After 
seeing them, I also realized Japanese sashiko cloth might work--14" wide with a 
selvedge & indigo color.  So ladies--I'm loaded for bear.  Must see if my 
sewing machine works after winter hiatus.  Sincerely, Susan Hottle, still in 
PBG Florida!  90*, sunny & breezy

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Re: [lace] Pronkrol

[Jocelyn Froese]

I found a table runner today, 13 x 70 inches, navy colour with a dark leafy
fabric and plain dark edges around the whole thing, mitred at the corners.
I could even tuck in the ends of the lace if I made small openings in the
dark edge?! That might save some work. The most time consuming would be to
stitch down the lace, so a person should likely do that before assembling
the backing. Plus it would hide the anchoring stitches if they go to the
back of the fabric. The lace runner would look nice on the table with rows
of lace samples on display. I better get started...

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Re: [lace] lace: War Laces made in Belgium, WWI

[Karen Thompson]

If you read to the end of the introduction you will find that you can click
on a link to bypass further introductions, and concentrate on the lace
http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object-groups/world-war-one-laces
- and Commission for Relief in Belgium has been added to the introductory
text again after it mysteriously disappeared for a day or so.

Karen  in Washington, DC

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[lace] Pronkrol

[Susan]

The good news is--it only took two times for my iPad auto-correct spelling 
feature to decide that Pronkrol didn't need fixing!  LOL.  Thank you for 
posting pictures Jocelyn.  You must have a larger group.  Our chapter has an 
upholstered lace-fabric board that is framed.  We are going to attach lace 
examples to use for our upcoming demos & library program so I think we are on 
the same page.  Those are some lovely samples--may I place an order?!?  .  
Since the Pronkrol seems to be a more personal exhibit, Adele's idea may work 
better for our individual members.  I was thinking of combining elements from a 
bobbin roll (but larger) & a quilted casserole cover.  Something with a flap or 
fabric insert to cover the lace, then rolled up & tied shut when being 
transported.  Thanks again for the suggestions & feedback.  I'd like to be able 
to make one that works the first time!  Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach 
Gardens, FL, USA

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[lace] Bookmark Exchange Partners 2015 - Second Try

[Lin Hudren]

All Exchange Partners have been assigned and emails sent out.  If you
signed up and did not receive notice of your partner, please contact me
personally (linhud...@gmail.com).  I may have typed your email address
incorrectly but I can "reply" to you accurately.



I found during the holidays that there is such a thing in the USA of a
"global stamp" which then cost $1.15 which my ornaments and bookmarks mail
out overseas.  Just ask for it rather than have them make you fill out the
forms or even "weigh" the envelope.  I use a card as padding for them.
These go for one regular stamp intercontinental as well.



If you still want to participate, contact me and I will work it out.



I do hope you have fun.  Please let me know if your partner is not
responsive and remember to send photos to Jenny Brandis at
je...@brandis.com.au.  To see why we share our photos with Jenny, check
this out:  http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2012bookmarks/index.html or
http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2013bookmarks/index.html.  Thank you.  Enjoy
and happy lacemaking.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

I wish i could but i don't want to.

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Re: [lace] Pronkrol

[Adele Shaak]

Hi Susan:

Many years ago I made a cloth banner. With help from a quilter friend, I made a 
backing that was bigger than the banner by a couple of inches on all sides. 
That extra fabric from the backing was folded in half and then folded over the 
edge onto the front side and stitched down by hand. I think this is the same 
way they make the pronkrols. The technique makes a nice neat edge and also 
since the edge is thicker the lace samples in the pronkrol would be protected. 
The only tricky bit is making a mitred corner at the edges, but if you can find 
an experienced quilter I’m sure they can show you the way.

Adele

> On May 13, 2015, at 5:42 AM, Susan  wrote:
> 
> Thank you Gon, Adele & Jocelyn for explaining the Pronkrol.  Is there a 
> tutorial on how to make one?  Or a photo that could be posted to Flickr?  Our 
> little IOLI charter chapter can't afford a teacher so we are planning a "Lace 
> In" at my house in June.  We are going to make items from the weekly 
> "insertions & edgings" that are posted on Gon's site.  Since there are so 
> many ideas & techniques, there will surely be something for everyone & we 
> will try to help each other master the lessons.  It would be fun to make a 
> Pronkrol to store our results!  Any advice would be most welcome.  Sincerely, 
> Susan Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

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[lace] Bookmark Exchange Partners 2015

[Lin Hudren]

All Exchange Partners have been assigned and emails sent out.  If you
signed up and did not receive notice of your partner, please contact me
personally (linhud...@gmail.com).  I may have typed your email address
incorrectly but I can "reply" to you accurately.



I found during the holidays that there is such a thing in the USA of a
"global stamp" which then cost $1.15.  My ornaments and bookmarks mail out
overseas using this.  Just ask for it rather than have them make you fill
out the forms and/or even "weigh" the envelope.  I use a card as padding
for them.  These go for one regular stamp intercontinental as well.



If you still want to participate, contact me and I will work it out.



I do hope you have fun.  Please let me know if your partner is not
responsive and remember to send photos to Jenny Brandis at
je...@brandis.com.au.  To see why we share our photos with Jenny, check
this out:  http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2012bookmarks/index.html or
http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2013bookmarks/index.html.  Thank you for the
fun, enjoy and happy lacemaking.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

I wish i could but i don't want to.

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Re: [lace] Pronkrol

[Jocelyn Froese]

Hi Susan,
Here's a follow up. I linked my previous photo to our Northern Lights
Lacemakers blog and added two close up photos this morning.

I love the idea of making a pronkrol and these sample board photos from a
previous Lace Day are only to show the lace. Of course, the lengths would
all have to be stitched down on a cloth roll.

Now I realize what one purpose might have been, to show samples so people
could choose a certain type of lace and then place an order? Many thanks to
the Kloskant teachers for posting every week.

Link (hoping this works) http://northernlightslacemakers.blogspot.ca/

Jocelyn in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada

On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 7:42 AM, Susan  wrote:

> Thank you Gon, Adele & Jocelyn for explaining the Pronkrol.  Is there a
> tutorial on how to make one?  Or a photo that could be posted to Flickr?
> Our little IOLI charter chapter can't afford a teacher so we are planning a
> "Lace In" at my house in June.  We are going to make items from the weekly
> "insertions & edgings" that are posted on Gon's site.  Since there are so
> many ideas & techniques, there will surely be something for everyone & we
> will try to help each other master the lessons.  It would be fun to make a
> Pronkrol to store our results!  Any advice would be most welcome.
> Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
>
> Sent from my iPad
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Re: [lace] lace: War Laces made in Belgium, WWI

[Karen Thompson]

It has been gratifying receiving your responses to the War Laces website,
both privately and on Arachne.
http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object-groups/world-war-one-laces
It makes us want to continue our volunteer work with the lace collection.
Regretfully it took a couple days for all the high resolution images to
fully upload to the website, so several of you were rightfully frustrated
over the low quality. I think you will find better quality images now.
Click on the image to expand, then in the upper right corner x to close it.
To read the information, click expand in the upper right corner of the
text, and for more information and sometimes more detailed images, click on
the lower right Full view in the gray-ish banner after each lace. Hope this
helps.  We welcome more information and questions about these pieces if you
have any. Later this summer a few more War Laces will be added to the
website. The issue of the introduction coming up on every page is being
addressed.
Liz, yes, together with Carol Watson, I put together the lace display at
the American History Museum for the IOLI Convention in Bethesda and was one
of the volunteers in the main Textiles storage room. I was the one giving
the talk about the War Laces at IOLI last year.
Jeri, Thank you for adding the Hoover Library website.

Karen  in Washington, DC

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[lace] Mailing lace equipment

[Susan]

You are quite right again Lin!  A friend always shipped her stuff Fedex before 
attending EGA seminar.  The venue arranged pick up service for the return.  
Hmmm.  Will see where I am on liftin' & totin' before I try that idea.  Thanks 
for reminding me on an additional option!  Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach 
Gardens, FL, USA 

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Re: [lace] Pronkrol

[Jeriames]

Dear Susan,
 
A roll of sampler embroidery stitches in the embroidery community is  not 
that unusual.  Here, I'll suggest you look at sampler books and  articles - 
or ask someone in the Embroiderers' Guild for suggestions close to  wherever 
you live.  In fact, it seemed to me the Pronkrol was of  embroidery.  Today 
is rather busy for me, but I'll look at sampler books if  you wish.  There 
must be over 100 on my shelves from various parts of  the world.
It is the name Pronkrol that is throwing you off.  Think of what is  
similar in English.  
 
There are also magazines, especially the quarterly "Sampler &  Antique 
Needlework".  You prompted a reply from me on May 10th about  Tricia Wilson 
Nguyen of Thistle Threads.  She writes for this  magazine.  You might find 
something like the Pronkrol in Tricia's older  blogs.  It will not carry a 
Dutch-language name.
 
Jeri Ames in Maine USA 
Member of Embroiderers' Guild of America 47 years
Lace and Embroidery Resource Center
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In a message dated 5/13/2015 8:43:15 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
hottl...@neo.rr.com writes:

Thank  you Gon, Adele & Jocelyn for explaining the Pronkrol.  Is there a  
tutorial on how to make one?  Or a photo that could be posted to  Flickr?  
Our little IOLI charter chapter can't afford a teacher so we are  planning a 
"Lace In" at my house in June.  We are going to make items  from the weekly 
"insertions & edgings" that are posted on Gon's  site.  Since there are so 
many ideas & techniques, there will surely  be something for everyone & we 
will try to help each other master the  lessons.  It would be fun to make a 
Pronkrol to store our results!   Any advice would be most welcome.  Sincerely, 
Susan Hottle, Palm Beach  Gardens, FL, USA

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[lace] Every week an edging or insertion.

[Gon Homburg]

Dear Arachnes,
The insertion of this week is published on my site http://bit.ly/1wTaqm5
.
It is a Torchon insertion designed by Bep Hoogerbrugge. She used a filling in
this piece which is not frequently used in the Torchon, the five hole ground.
Originally this is a ground in the Flanders lace, but it works also very well
in the Torchon.
Have fun this week with this insertion.
It is already the 27th pattern we published in Every week an edging or
insertion. I thank Lia Baumeister, Bep Hoogerbrugge and Christa van Schagen
for the patterns they provided and the lace they made.


Gon Homburg from a sunny Amsterdam, The Netherlands, enjoying the yellow
poppies blooming in my garden.

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Re: [lace] War laces

[Jeriames]

Dear Susan,
 
The 2014 IOLI annual convention was in Sacramento,  California.  There is a 
collection of War Laces at Stanford University  (alma mater of both Herbert 
Hoover and Lou Hoover - she was the first woman in  America to receive a 
Geology degree from Stanford).  Perhaps there was an  activity at the IOLI 
convention about the War Laces at  Stanford.  Also, if you check your old IOLI 
bulletins, I believe  Devon wrote about the Stanford collection several 
years ago.
 
Jeri Ames in Maine USA
Lace and Embroidery Resource Center

 
 
In a message dated 5/13/2015 8:32:28 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
hottl...@neo.rr.com writes:

Thank  you for posting about this!  I enjoyed a brief peek & must revisit  
the site soon.If memory serves, I attended a presentation on War  Laces 
within the past year or so.  Was it at Ithaca or IOLI?  They  are so lovely 
& I think I could recognize the form if I find War Lace in  an antique 
store.  I try to rescue unusual bits whenever I see  them.  Sincerely, Susan 
Hottle, Palm Brach Gardens, FL,  USA

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[lace] Pronkrol

[Susan]

Thank you Gon, Adele & Jocelyn for explaining the Pronkrol.  Is there a 
tutorial on how to make one?  Or a photo that could be posted to Flickr?  Our 
little IOLI charter chapter can't afford a teacher so we are planning a "Lace 
In" at my house in June.  We are going to make items from the weekly 
"insertions & edgings" that are posted on Gon's site.  Since there are so many 
ideas & techniques, there will surely be something for everyone & we will try 
to help each other master the lessons.  It would be fun to make a Pronkrol to 
store our results!  Any advice would be most welcome.  Sincerely, Susan Hottle, 
Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

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[lace] War laces

[Susan]

Thank you for posting about this!  I enjoyed a brief peek & must revisit the 
site soon.If memory serves, I attended a presentation on War Laces within 
the past year or so.  Was it at Ithaca or IOLI?  They are so lovely & I think I 
could recognize the form if I find War Lace in an antique store.  I try to 
rescue unusual bits whenever I see them.  Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Brach 
Gardens, FL, USA

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[lace] Bolster pillow

[Susan]

Thank you ALL for the great advice!  I'm on digest so didn't receive answers 
from Anita, Alice, Clay, Adele, Cynce & Antje until today.  Now that I've 
"digested" all the info, I'll be ready to roll when I get to Pennsylvania!  
Anita, I'm arriving early on Sunday so will look for you at the venue.  Clay, I 
hadn't thought about carpet felt!  Wool blankets are getting hard to find so 
the felt could be my Plan B.  Adele, my plan was to use a neck roll pillow as a 
pattern & mine has drawstrings on both ends.  Since Alice & Lin both mentioned 
weight, perhaps weight could be added to the tied ends.  Hmmm.  Also Lin 
mentioned adding weight to the bottom of the basket if I find one.  Shelf liner 
is in my stash.  I will save the hollow pipe idea for a "stay at home" model.  
The airline is already raking me over the coals!  Thanks again for sharing.  
Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA 

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Re: [lace] Bolster Pillow

[AGlez]

I love the feeling of pinning on wool layers. Much better than using
Styrofoam or other synthetic material. It's true that these pillows made of
wool blankets are heavy and not appropriate for travelling. But I don't
travel with them anyway, so for me they are the best choice!

Interesting this thread about making our own bolster pillows!

Greetings from Spain, where summer seems to have come earlier than wished!


Antje González
www.vueltaycruz.es

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