RE: [lace] Re: Tatting Questions
It is possible (but necessarily easy) to do split ring when using one shuttle and a ball. Treat the ball as a shuttle that is of a different size/shape and has no pointy end for easy feeding. It takes some practice but it can be done. Barbara Cape Town, South Africa >I came across a cute and easy tatted basket pattern a few days ago: > "Read our disclaimer at: http://www.picknpay.co.za/email-disclaimer.htm"; * - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] One-handed Sewings
Thinking off the top of my head while at the office, it *should* be possible to devise a method of one-handed sewings, although I do see it being cumbersome & slow. Would it work if the stitch to be sewed could be opened up and the loop held in position while the bobbin was moved through - I'm thinking a 'frame' that could be used to hold the loop open and allow the bobbin thread to be passed through. The initial idea was a frame like that on a champagne cork, but the bobbin would go through the frame and it (the frame) would be caught in the lace. A modification on this would be a C-shaped frame, with the opening at the top to allow the bobbin to pass through the thread loop but not the frame loop. The reason for the opening being at the top is that the frame would need to be stabilised on the pillow, a simple C-shape would fall over at the slightest bump, so it would have to have a 'leg' for balance. This 'leg' could even have a pin-hole so that it could be pinned to the pillow to keep it stable. (A miniature basket-ball hoop on a pole laid on its side, with 1/4 of the ring cut away is the best I can think of to describe this) Once the bobbin has passed through the frame, move the bobbin to one side, slide the frame out from underneath and around the bobbin, use a weight to hold the bobbin still while tightening and tensioning the loop thread. Sounds good in theory - Anyone go any additions/thought/comments or able to try this out? Barbara Sunny & Windy Cape Town, South Africa Read our disclaimer at: http://www.picknpay.co.za/email-disclaimer.htm If you don't have web access, the disclaimer can be mailed to you on request. Disclaimer requests to be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Supplier of Egyptian Cotton, Canada
I don't keep a note of US suppliers and now I need one! Can anyone tell me where someone living in Vancouver can obtain Egyptian Cotton, preferably the smaller threads 180/2, 160/2. This is for making ropes for model ship-building! Thanks Barbara Cape Town, South Africa Read our disclaimer at: http://www.picknpay.co.za/pnp/view/pnp/en/page5093? If you don't have web access, the disclaimer can be mailed to you on request. Disclaimer requests to be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] results of valentine's day draw
I received my *wonderful* magazine lat night - thanks to all concerned. Needless to say, dinner was late as I was too interested in reading the magazine. Thanks again - it is an inspiration to get going on some new projects Barbara George Cape Town, South Africa Read our disclaimer at: http://www.picknpay.co.za/pnp/view/pnp/en/page5093? If you don't have web access, the disclaimer can be mailed to you on request. Disclaimer requests to be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] lace in London
Please reply to the list - I will be in London for a week in December too. I'm also looking for Egyptian Cotton thread, as fine as possible. Any ideas welcome. Thanks Barbara Cape Town, South Africa Read our disclaimer at: http://www.picknpay.co.za/pnp/view/pnp/en/page5093? If you don't have web access, the disclaimer can be mailed to you on request. Disclaimer requests to be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Flanders Lace Book - Mary Niven
Yesterday I saw 2 paperback copies of Mary Niven's Book in one of our book stores. These look to be the 2003 Batsford/Chrysalis reprint. Is anyone interested in these? If so, I will buy them and post them on in return for other items. (With reservations - I have never received any item that has been promised, or exchange item, from overseas; possibly the postal services are to blame?) Please let me know ASAP so that I can purchase the books before anyone else gets to them. Cost, including postage, would be around: UK: 10 pounds Sterling US: 21 dollars Canada: 22 dollars Australia: 24 Australian dollars Europe: 15 Euros Barbara George Cape Town, South Africa Read our disclaimer at: http://www.picknpay.co.za/pnp/view/pnp/en/page5093? If you don't have web access, the disclaimer can be mailed to you on request. Disclaimer requests to be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
