[lace] slow lingering death of a computer
Gentle Spiders, I need to temporarily unsubscribe since my home computer has died a slow and lingering death. Am working on getting the new machine up and running, but I'll be changing email servers. If you need to reach me, the earthlink account will remain open, but since I only have access at the office, I need to remove myself from lists. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA where spring has returned - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] I'm back
Dearest Spiders, My old computer died a slow and painful death... so now I have a new computer, and have successfully reconnected it to the web. Things I've learned: phone company DSL will never be available in my neighborhood. Or rather the phone company is in absolutely no rush to replace the old lines with fiber optic lines. a phone line for dial-up does not work in a jack for a cable. (it LOOKED like it would fit in low light) And now to lace: here are two links to see the "forever project" (both on other people's web sites, so there's other stuff): http://master-jp.smugmug.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/sets/72057594099012681/ The second link also has the lace from another lacemaker. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA where it's a lovely spring day. And I have to stay inside and do my taxes (yuck) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fw: [lace] Has anyone got any ideas please
The two pair snowflakes of Tamara's? Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA -Forwarded Message- >From: Sue <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Apr 18, 2006 12:32 PM >To: Arachne >Subject: [lace] Has anyone got any ideas please > >This is going to seem like a very mad request, but I am going to ask >anyway:-) > >My husband and I are planning and preparing to dress a small hall for the >local old people in a victorian style christmas decoration. >I am thinking of adding a lace piece but don't know what would be best to do. >My mind keeps thinking perhaps some sort of special star decoration, or candle >type pieces to decorate the christmas tree. >Does anyone else have any ideas which might help me. Obviously Prince Albert >started many traditions from his home country when he married Victoria. > >I don't do honiton lace, I have done Torchon, Beds, Bucks, Russian lace tape >and the very beginnings of flemish lace, so that will need to be taken into >account. >Sue T, Dorset UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] bobbin commeratives - USA
Dearest Spiders, I need a little help. All the discussion on bobbin lace commeratives got me to wondering... with my old computer dieing, I've lost or never received the order form. I've looked in my check book and see I didn't write a check, thus I have to determine that I never ordered the commerative. So, a couple of questions: Is it too late??? Could someone please send me an order form (USA) Thank you so much. You can't imagine how it feels to pretty often know that you've lost your mind. Now imagine an entire city with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). When, oh when, will my brain get back to normal??? Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA where it's nice and cool, back to spring weather instead of the early start on another sweltering summer. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] IOLI /Montreal
Tamara,
Looks like we'll be in class together! I've managed to figure out that
Alger's silk is a french brand of silk embroidery floss. As to
availability in this country, I have feelers out for it. Will let you
know. As to your other questions, I had the same ones, but since I'm
pretty much a self-taught lacer, I was too embarrassed to ask. Thank you
for putting them out there. I figured once I had the skeins of floss in
hand, split the thread out to singles, I'd take a stab as to how much to
wind on the bobbins.
I know nothing of the teacher, but am wondering if she doesn't realize that
materials that are easy for her to get in France, doesn't mean the same for
us. Second thought, my french lessons will be put to the test.
Beth McCasland
Metairie, Louisiana
where it's muggy and hot and muggy
> [Original Message]
> From: Tamara P Duvall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: lace Arachne
> Date: 6/10/2006 8:59:06 PM
> Subject: [lace] IOLI /Montreal
>
> Gentle Spiders,
>
> Since I filled my Montreal application with only one workshop (no
> second or third choices), I was waiting for the notification with not a
> little trepidation; putting all one's eggs into a single (however lacy)
> basket carries certain risks with it... :)
>
> But the fully stuffed envelope arrived today and I got what I asked
> for: 24 hrs of Cluny de Brioude with Nathalie Bailly. A happy hoppity
> (still mostly on one foot) was duly enacted, making my DH think I lost
> the remaining two marbles :) The notification was accompanied by the
> class pattern -- a cute pendant, using 42 bobbins and many colours. I
> can already see the potential of turning the pendnt into wire lace but
> I'll wait till I've learnt all I can from the workshop about the
> techniques themselves _as intended_ by the teacher, before I start
> fiddling with it. I find it easier to be "on the same page" with the
> teacher in class, and use what she has to impart as the springboard
> later, at home.
>
> But that begs a question... Where do I get "Alger Silk (1 strand/7)"
> (whatever that means... 7 waht? Cm? Inches? I'm supposed to have 2
> skeins of 8 meters of that, to wind on 36 bobbins)? Also, what's a good
> source of "Ovale Silk 5 different colours (one bobbin for each
> colour)"? Neither of them resides in my stash; for my previous
> experiments in coloured French laces I used Pipers silk (as required)
>
> Brenda's book ("Thread for Lace" -- without which, not) does have both
> threads listed and, I suppose, following her measurements, I could find
> substitutes. But -- vide above -- I prefer to stick to what the teacher
> tells me, the first time out.
>
> Advice on sources (preferably in US or Canada) for those threads will
> be gratefully received.
>
> PS I don't know whether there'll be no vegetarians at the Convention or
> whether their food at the banquet is pre-determined (wonder what
> they're getting?) but the dedicated carnivorae like myself have two
> _superb_ choices; none of your traditionally institutional chicken
> and/or beef for the international lacemakers... The "surf" is
> scallops, the "turf" is "deer surlonge", which I take to be venison.
> Wow!!! Reminds me of the time I flew Air France and, for once, actually
> enjoyed the flight because of good food (and even better wines ),
> even though the occasion for the flight was not at all happy.
> --
> Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/
> Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland)
>
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[lace] looking for JoAnne P.
Sorry to clog up the web, so to speak, dearest Web Spinners, But would JoAnne Pruitt please contact me? I tried what I thought was your email addy (found on LaceFairy), but it bounced. Beth McCasland Metairie, Louisiana, USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] hand/machine embroidery
I'll quickly peek out and mention that I'm the proud owner of a batiste blouse which was entirely hand sewn - complete with pintucks, lace embellishments, perfectly embroidered little vines and leaves, and itty bitty buttons in sets of threes - by my Grandmother who was a child during the US Depression. She would have made the blouse as a young woman, probably after she was married. She must not have worn it often, because it's in pretty good shape, if you don't notice the few brown spots or the holes on the bottom edge. The vines and leaves are "too perfect" by my eye - I keep checking to see if they're hand or machine done. Now days something that small would be machine done. I don't know when Grandmother got a sewing machine, but she preferred hand sewing. Maybe for her, machine was too much like "work." Thank you to Angela for part one of her article on early embroidery machines. I had to read the first paragraph twice to try to visualize the machine. Are there any photos out there? Beth McCasland New Orleans, Louisiana, USA where the summer rains have finally arrived. Weather forecast for the next three months: hot, humid, with a chance of thunderstorms. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Re: Arachne lunch at Montreal convention
If it isn't too late to organize something, me too! eeek, I'm not packed yet, but I do have piles all over the house - with a cat trying to be on top. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans Where it's hot, muggy, with daily thunderstorms. > [Original Message] > From: Jean Leader <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 7/18/2006 3:49:01 PM > Subject: [lace] Re: Arachne lunch at Montreal convention > > At 8:47 pm -0400 16/7/06, Janice Blair wrote: > > No-one contacted me about an Arachne meeting so maybe we should > >plan on eating lunch on Monday together in the hotel. > > Haven't seen any more about this - is it going to happen? I'm in favour. > Jean - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] going to Montreal
Gentle Spiders, I'll be bringing my " forever" project with me - should fit in the suitcase - to Montreal. If there isn't formal display space for individual achievements, then I'll have it for private "show and tell" maybe at the Arachne luncheon if we pull that off! When I entered it in the A&S competition last March, I did my first attempt of mangling (with a rolling pin). I was please the way it came out, but now you probably couldn't tell. Extreme humidity has it way with fibers. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans. (and not packed YET) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Ithaca Lace Days or not
Dearest Spiders, Am too far from Ithaca to consider going... but I won't be working on my unfinished IOLI (Montreal) lace project either. Tomorrow (and Sunday) I'm off for a 150 mile bike ride, the annual Multiple Sclerosis Tour-for-the-Cure fund raiser ride. Maybe monday I'll be back at my pillow. Once the ride is over, I'm hoping I'll have more time to sit at my pillow. Eventually the warm weather here in south Louisiana has to end and I won't have to cut the grass every weekend. I did finish my Katrina Quilt top (my other passion) and sent it off to the quilter. So that's one UFO finished... We won't go into the number of quilting UFOs compared to the lace UFOs Beth in the suburbs of New Orleans - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Renaissance exhibit at Victoria & Albert
Gentle Spiders, especially those in the UK...
I tried looking at the Renaissance exhibit at the V&A on line but for some
reason my Internet Explorer kept crashing (shutting down). Anyway, has
anyone seen the exhibit? Do you think the exhibit book would be a good
addition to a library (mine)? I'm interested in renaissance times, thus my
membership with the Society for Creative Anachronism.
And on a lace note - I did manage to look at the on-line museum store
relating to the exhibit. They have a black T-shirt with "trump l'oile"
lace edging ("rubberized") to look like a needlelace piece in their
collection. They also have Christmas cards with an up-close of needlelace.
Figures, where I can spend money, my internet explorer doesn't crash, but
just to LOOK at something, it crashes. Not fair.
Beth McCasland
in the suburbs of New Orleans, USA
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[lace] the continuing Katrina saga, and you THOUGHT it was over...
Gentle Spiders, So, I finally pulled my IOLI - Montreal half finished Brioude lace piece out of the guest bedroom to finish. Took a bit, but I figured out where I need to go next on it. At least the bobbins and threads didn't tangle themselves. I need a diversion from the latest tangle in the Katrina mess. I received a statement from FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program that indicates by their records my house flooded and they paid out almost $45,000 for property and contents loss. But my house didn't flood, and I didn't file a claim! So I've made a series of phone calls to them, my insurance company, and the fraud hotline stating such. My insurance company will send a letter to NFIP and the fraud people (which gets turned over to the FBI) stating they didn't facilitate filing a claim on my behalf. I need to clear my name and my house's status because this could affect me financially if they decide they want their $45,000 back for flood damages that didn't happen, and my home's value and ability to insure could change if it was flooded. Especially since nearly everyone in the world knows this area flooded and all homes a suspect. Bother, I say bother! Meanwhile, I've also pulled out a crochet lace piece - very wide border for a table cloth that needs finishing. It's a UFO from several years ago... Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana where it was warm and muggy today, only needed an over shirt to run to the grocery store. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Spanish lace in You Tube
I cheated and watched this at work since I don't have a high speed connection at home. One of the things that truely amazes me, is that while the lace maker is getting ready to set a pin with one hand, the other hand is still manipulating bobbins! Thank you Carolina for sharing! >TAM (Arenys de Munt Television), has uploaded a lace video on You Tube that >though it has not a great sound and image quality, it is worth watching it, by >its great value as docu soap document filmed in the year 1958. >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwYyzLjI58k Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA where it's grey and rainy again today - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] SCA lace and metallic threads
The thread I'm using on my current project - the little doll from Levey's Lace, a History is "Rajmahal hand sewing thread, copper core with copper metallic coating" and the address on the spool is 182 High Street, Kangaroo Flat, Victoria, Australia 3555, or www.rajmahal.com.au I actually ordered it from a place in Washington. $6.95 USD for "300+ meters" Seems to work, more or less, for me. At least I haven't cut the project off the pillow and given it to the cats. Beth McCasland (AKA Gwen, in the SCA) Metairie, Louisiana (or Kingdom of Gleann Abhann) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Bedfordshire lace corners
I'm at work, and have class tonight so can't get more specific until the weekend. But as I recall there are examples of BL worked corners in Santina Levey's "Lace, a History" dating from the 1500-1600s Beth McCasland in the 'burbs of New Orleans where we have spring like weather. -Original Message- >From: Jean Nathan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Feb 8, 2007 4:39 AM >To: Lace >Subject: [lace] Bedfordshire lace corners > >There are some Bedfordshire lace samples for sale on ebay, supposedly from >the 1900s (which I suppose could mean any time until 1999), two of those >shown having corners. I was under the impression that corners were a >relatively new development and that lace was gathered prior to their >development. Can anyone say when corners were first made? > >http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1900s-BEDFORDSHIRE-BOBBIN-LACE-SAMPLES-LACEMAKING-CRAFT_W0QQitemZ330086377352QQihZ014QQcategoryZ57203QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > >tinied: > >http://tinyurl.com/36sqmj > >or search for item number 330086377352 > >Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK > >- >To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: >unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] OT - more fun in New Orleans, not really
I think this has made national news - a tornado barrelled through here last night. The neighborhood adjacent to my office has been hit hard, but my building is OK. I was awakened during the night (about 6 miles from the touch down) by what I thought was just a bad thunderstorm. For some folks it was an awful night. Beth McCasland in the Big Easy - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] spangles for embroidery or lace
Gentle Spiders, While you're looking for lianna threads, it got me to thinking that you're the great resource I need to tap... For the reproduction renaissance lace I'm doing (have to restart, but that's another story), "spangles" were used to embellish the lace. From the photos I've seen, they look just like the little gold discs that are used in embroideries from India or Thailand (there are probably others). Since goldwork emboridery has never been very common in the U.S., local craft/hobby shops don't stock them. So, do any of you know of specific sources where I could order them? I did try a Google search - but "little gold discs" isn't excactly specific enough. ;-) (I did search "spangles") Since this would probably be an international order for me, I'd rather order from a known entity - thus my plea for a recommendation from you. Thanks! One of these days I'll have a photo of something lacey. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA where it's warm & sunny, spring-like weather. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] spangles or paillettes
Thank you to all the Gentle Spiders who responded to my hunt for spangles or paillettes. I was at a SCA camping event, "Gulf Wars" all of last week, and the Lacemaker was there as a vendor, so when I was telling her the tale, she said that she had them, right over here. I bought a couple of packages to play with, but for the lace project I'm currently working on (the little doll in Levey's "Lace, a History", also in "Queen Elizabeth's Wardrobe Unlocked"), I'm using glass beads. Since the thread is metal wrapped linen (or maybe polyester), the rough edges of the thread and the paillette maybe more than my sanity can take, so the glass beads will at least keep me moving on the lace. At the "war" we had an "Artisan's Row", which included a dry textiles tent (away from those in *wet* textiles, dyeing yarn) where classes were taught. Also had a *Solar* where folks could come sit, visit and work on current projects. Sitting there working on my lace with friends was fun. And a lady came by, who had bought a beginner's kit from the Lacemaker but needed help, would I, could I She brought her kit, I gave her a pricking for 9-pin, and got her started. I encouraged her to visit Lacefairy's site and to join Arachne, to find lace makers in her area for continued help/lessons. Have the last load of clothes in the washer, trying to wash out the pollen and smoke from them. At least my lace pillow was stored in the *solar*, away from camp fires. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans Where spring has sprung, clear, pleasant days. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] quiet list, but productive on lace
Gentle Spiders, I took a wee bit of advantage having to take time off from work to meet a contractor for some needed bathroom repairs (not Katrina related, but 45 year old house related), and worked on my gold thread lace project. Actually got some inches made, so at least something was accomplished for the afternoon. To repair the water damage from the leak around the tub they'll have to completely gut my bathroom... and it's a one bathroom house. Tamara's pocket snake would have seized and died on hearing the approximate cost to do the repairs. Next monday is contractor #2. I still haven't written the museum in Stockholm to see if I can get more information on the little 16th century doll I'm trying to recreate. I've been busy on the lace and other stuff. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA where it's supposed to have thundershowers tomorrow, and I'm going on a field trip into the marsh. Oh what fun - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] made myself a web page
I make no pretext at being good at this, but I finally took advantage of my free web page and made one. It's on my quest to reproduce a 16th century fashion doll. If anyone has ideas where I can get a doll body or head, please let me know. http://home.earthlink.net/~bmccasland Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA where it's warm and muggy - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Rajmahal thread was Re: [lace] made myself a web page
Sharon, I got the thread from Shibori Dragon in Washington State. Of all the metallic threads I've tried, the Rajmahal is the easiest to work with. But it isn't *easy*. Because I have a bunch of sewings, adding the beads, I found that I had to switch from my preferred midland bobbins to bayeux (continental) bobbins. Also the slightly thicker necks on the bayeux is better on the thread. Still, the half hitches either get tight and kink, or work their way loose. I'm constantly readjusting the thread at the bobbin. You also have to be careful in adjusting your stitches - tightening the thread. The Rajmahal is a metal wrapped core, so the veneer (sp?) can flake off). BUT if you want to make lace with a metallic thread, then the Rajmahal is what I'd recommend. Beth -Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: May 17, 2007 10:51 PM >To: Beth Mccasland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Rajmahal thread was Re: [lace] made myself a web page > >>I make no pretext at being good at this, but I finally took advantage of my >>free web page and made one. >> >>http://home.earthlink.net/~bmccasland >> > >Where you said this: >>I'm using Rajmahal Hand Sewing Thread - copper core thread with >>copper metallic coating (or so says on the label). > >Where did you get this thread? Do you like working with it? The >lace looks lovely. >I see that shiboridragon carries it, and its pretty reasonable. I've >been looking for a good thread for metallic lace. > >Sharon - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] OT Finale - the continuing Katrina saga, and you THOUGHT it was over...
Gentle Spiders, I guess I forgot to let you know how this has ended... (I'm blaming my forgetfulness on Katrina Brain - PTSD) I got a letter from FEMA/National Flood Insurance Program that stated it was a "computer" error, and that their records indicate that: 1. My house didn't flood, so no insurance claim was filed. 2. I didn't receive payment. Being the trusting person that I am (HA!), I immediately scanned the letter, stored a copy on my office computer, stored a copy on my home computer, and filed the original with my house paperwork (loan papers, title, etc) - in the expandy folder that goes with me when I evacuate. The letter was actually addressed to my insurance company, so they have their own copy. AND no red flags were raised when I recently applied for a home equity loan to do some bathroom repairs (not storm related, just aging house). I think the issue is finally over. Thank you, all of you out there, for listening and caring. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of the Big Easy - where "hurricane season" starts June 1st -Original Message- >From: Jackie Bowhey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: May 22, 2007 12:29 AM >To: Beth Mccasland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: [lace] the continuing Katrina saga, and you THOUGHT it was over... > >Beth, if you told the Gentle Spiders how this panned out, I missed it and >I'm curious and nosey!! > >- Original Message - >From: "Beth Mccasland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "ArachneLace" >Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 10:44 AM >Subject: [lace] the continuing Katrina saga, and you THOUGHT it was over... > > >> Gentle Spiders, >> So, I finally pulled my IOLI - Montreal half finished Brioude lace piece >> out of the guest bedroom to finish. Took a bit, but I figured out where I >> need to go next on it. At least the bobbins and threads didn't tangle >> themselves. I need a diversion from the latest tangle in the Katrina >> mess. >> >> I received a statement from FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program >> that indicates by their records my house flooded and they paid out almost >> $45,000 for property and contents loss. But my house didn't flood, and I >> didn't file a claim! So I've made a series of phone calls to them, my >> insurance company, and the fraud hotline stating such. My insurance >> company will send a letter to NFIP and the fraud people (which gets turned >> over to the FBI) stating they didn't facilitate filing a claim on my >> behalf. I need to clear my name and my house's status because this could >> affect me financially if they decide they want their $45,000 back for >> flood >> damages that didn't happen, and my home's value and ability to insure >> could >> change if it was flooded. Especially since nearly everyone in the world >> knows this area flooded and all homes a suspect. Bother, I say bother! >> >> Meanwhile, I've also pulled out a crochet lace piece - very wide border >> for >> a table cloth that needs finishing. It's a UFO from several years ago... >> >> Beth McCasland >> in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana >> where it was warm and muggy today, only needed an over shirt to run to the >> grocery store. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] German lace site
Jean, I was able to open it. Not sure what version IE I have, whatever came with Windows XP. Beth McCasland where it promises to be another hot muggy day in south Louisiana, USA > [Original Message] > From: Jean Nathan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Lace > Date: 6/30/2007 6:26:02 AM > Subject: [lace] German lace site > > Tamara forwarded an email with a link to: > > http://www.forum-alte-spitze.de/ > > None of the links work for me (Internet Explorer 7). Anyone else had this > problem? > > Outlook/News orAusblick/Aktuelles (depending on whether I'm on the American > or German page) is yellow, with the rest of the links in white, but none > lead anywhere. > > Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write 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] re Buttons on lace pillows
Is THAT all it takes?? Maybe that would change my luck for not having a date for years! Meanwhile back in the living room, I'm making progress on the metallic thread lace for the 16th century doll reproduction. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA where it's hot, muggy, and threatening thunderstorms; again. > [Original Message] > From: Rosemary Naish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 7/3/2007 4:54:55 PM > Subject: [lace] re Buttons on lace pillows > > buttons on lace pillows > > can anybody tell why it is considered good luck to have a button on a > lacemaking pillow or have I got this wrong? > > Micki > from rain-sodden Scotland > > I don't know about buttons on actual pillows - but superstition is that > spinsters should have one, and preferably a shirt or flybutton, instead > of the bottom bead on a spangle, supposedly to help 'catch" a husband. > > Rosemary in soggy Somerset. > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] IOLI Bulletin
Mine came in today's mail, and of course I was truly fascinated by Tamara's article! I have to ask, was the worked corner in the book? That may answer the question of - Did "they" do worked corners in BL? Meanwhile, I'm plodding along on the 16th century fashion doll. I only need 14 more inches of the main lace. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA where it's hot and muggy with afternoon thundershower - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] OT: flooding in England, y'all OK?
It's barely getting coverage on this side of the pond, but after watching the BBC, and checking their webside - are any of you affected? Are you dry? Living in New Orleans, and seeing entire towns in the UK flooded, it's deja vu all over again. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans where today there are no thunderstorms in the forecast - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] 16th century fashion doll
She's finished. I put some photos on my web page. Remember I'm not a photographer or a web designer... http://home.earthlink.net/~bmccasland/ Beth McCasland Metairie, Louisiana, USA Support me in the MS Tour-for-the-Cure www.nationalmssociety.org/goto/bmccasland - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] RE: [lace-chat] Preference of book format
Another thought on what Clay wrote. How many of you remember 5 inch floppies, or 3.5 inch disks? My point is, we don't really know how long the CD technology will last, and as computers seem to konk out after only about 5 years, will your new machine be able to read the old format, or open the disks. So I vote for books, or at least as Clay suggests, a pamphlet/booklet with reference information, then you can go to the CD for complete details, and print what you want. I'm another one that prefers to read something printed on paper. Or rather, I have difficulty reading long things on a computer monitor. Call me old fashioned, or a relic! Beth McCasland Metairie, Louisiana > [Original Message] > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Sue <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Carole Lassak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; > Date: 10/24/2007 5:51:41 PM > Subject: Re: [lace] RE: [lace-chat] Preference of book format > > Hello Sue - and Carol!! > > I am totally in Sue's court on this one! I savor my books. I love to take them to bed for a read or a look-through. My eyes get tired much quicker when I'm reading off a screen than reading a book, and I don't enjoy reading a book on my computer. > > However having said THAT... I think that there is a tremendous market for a combination of the two!! Without thumbing through my books, I know that there are a few already out which do this. (Anny Noben-Slegers' Bevern folio comes to mind). > > The ideal, in my opinion, is a folio which would give, in printed form, a booklet with information about the lace which is the topic of the book. Suggested information includes history (if applicable), notes regarding color code for the diagrams, index, bibliography,. AND clear pictures of the projects presented in the folio. The CD would contain full-color (printable) diagrams, prickings (a variety of scales for each project would be a bonus if alternate threads were indicated!!), and close-up diagrams for tricky sections, with additional explanations. > > Not asking for much!! ; ) > > Clay > > -- > Clay Blackwell > Lynchburg, VA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] speaking of commerative bobbins
Gentle Spiders, I used to get bobbins from April, lived in the Pacific Northwest (?). Anyway she was doing a series of the 12 days of Christmas, that I'd like to continue. I know she had some health problems, and took some time off, but I haven't gotten a mailing from her this year for her annual bobbins. Does anyone know if April is still painting bobbins? Beth McCasland Metairie, Louisiana where the south wind is blowing again, so it's pleasantly war - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Is Lace quiet?
Janice, Yes there is life out here. Unfortunately I've just been *thinking* about lace, and doing the article (Tamara :-) ) on the recreation of the 16th century fashion doll with her lace trimmed silk gown. Meanwhile back at the ranch, work is taking up extra space in my life. Grumble. Beth McCasland south Louisiana where it was a beautiful clear fall day, and I had to spend ALL of it inside. > [Original Message] > From: Janice Blair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: lace-digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 11/28/2007 9:43:44 AM > Subject: [lace] Is Lace quiet? > > I have not had a digest since Saturday, lace-digest V2007 #270 so I was wondering if lace was very quiet with the holiday season on us. I checked the archives and saw some messages about Buckspoint that I have not received yet, but when I looked down the list to find about my Beds question I saw some of the answers I received but not my actual question. Does the Archives know that I am looking and not show my emails? I can't believe it is set up like that, so why does my email not show up? Maybe this email will be the one to tip the balance and send a digest my way. :-) > Janice > > > Janice Blair > Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA > http://jblace.wordpress.com/ > http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org/ > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write 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] Rayon Thread for lace
Alice, I've tried rayon for embroidery - EVIL thread! Wound up chucking the project. Rayon is a silk substitute, very slippery. I suppose if you've used silk thread, maybe rayon would work in BL, but it won't have much body. Frankly if it was me, maybe I'd try a small sample piece, but probably not. Beth McCasland in warm sunny south Louisiana > [Original Message] > From: Alice Howell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 12/2/2007 11:08:43 AM > Subject: [lace] Rayon Thread for lace > > In a previous message, I said: > > > > > Most of these threads were rayon so they don't > > work well with lace. > > I got a private reply back which I wish to pass on, > and ask a question of you all: > > > > I love my rayon machine > > embroidery threads for lace and > > lots of my students get on well with them. As > > single threads for Milanese and > > similar like the Sandi Woods lace, or doubled up for > > Torchon. No worse than > > silk for staying on the bobbins. Finally all the > > different makes - Madeira, > > Coates, Sulky/Guttermans, Janone and others - each > > have their own wide colour > > range, but as they also all work well together, > there > > is an excellent choice of > > intermediate colours for shading. > > This made me think. Why do I say no rayon? My first > teacher used cotton and linen. Others had said > natural fibers were best -- cotton, linen, silk. The > only real NO I can think of is No Polyester. Somehow > my mind put the polyester and rayon in the same pile. > > So --- I take back my statement. I have no proof to > back it up. And now have the interesting challenge of > trying these threads for myself. All these years I > may have overlooked the resource right at hand of a > couple hundred colors of thread. > > My question to you: Have you used rayon thread for > lace, and if so, how did it work for you? > > Alice in Oregon -- nasty weather, cold, wet, windy. > Staying in and warm today. Supposed to start using > fingers in a light, limited way. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] one more thought about rayon
Gentil Spiders, I have a crochet motif sweater that I paid a pretty penny for from a shop in the French Quarter made of rayon thread. At some point I had to wash it, and many of the joining knots undid themselves and proceeded to unravel. Apparently the maker (in China) didn't leave tails, then work them in properly, but tied a knot and snipped off the treads. So I had to tie on a piece of thread to get enough tail to work with, then recrochet the motifs as best I could. Grumbling most of the time. I'm not so fond of the sweater now - afraid it'll unravel on me at any given moment. How this applies to BL - probably making the lace would be OK, but if you have to join in new threads, beware your knots! Beth McCasland New Orleans, Louisiana where the north wind has blown away yesterday's beautiful weather. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Winter IOLI issue
Wooo Hooo, my winter IOLI issue arrived in yesterday's mail! Just so happens I was looking at my printed copy of Le Pompe II (from the Professor's web site), trying to do the mental gymnastics on how to do some of the figures, when I heard my mailbox rattle. Saved by the Blast from the Past issue! Thank you to all the authors! Which reminds me I need to get working on my article on the remaking of the lace of the 16th century fashion doll. Beth McCasland (Gwen in the SCA) in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana Happy New Years Everyone! - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Bundling bobbins
My personal favorite is knitting cable stitch holders - looks like big safety pins. I have a variety of sizes from ones that hold only about 4 midlands to ones that hold a dozen or more. I do twist them up and out of the way, sometimes over a spare cover cloth (lg men's hankie). Of course this would only work with spangled bobbins, not with continentals. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana > [Original Message] > From: Noelene Lafferty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Lace Arachne > Date: 1/2/2008 9:43:30 AM > Subject: [lace] Bundling bobbins > > Maybe I'm re-inventing the wheel, but ... > > When working on a piece that uses lots of bobbins, I bundle my Midlands > bobbins together when not being used in lots of about 6 pair through the > spangles with a piece of nylon cord, the ends of which I've dipped in clear > nail polish to form a firm "point". > > I've found that if I twist this bundle three or four times before I put it > aside, then the threads don't loop up and snag on my pins. And it's easy, > when retrieving the bundle for use, to just twist it in the opposite > direction before taking the cord out. It could perhaps work for continental > bobbins held by crocheted holders too. > > Pinning them back in batches has never worked for me. > > Noelene in Cooma > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] yellow linen, was Brilliana Lady Harley
I'll pipe in on the discussion The *early* Celts were know to wear *saffron* dyed linen shifts. This observation was from outsiders making comment on the clothes that were worn by the inhabitants of Ireland. I highly doubt the linen was dyed with saffron, but that was the color name used. So someone was dyeing linen yellow. If you really want to know, I can ask folks I know that use natural dyes and are familiar with color choices in medieval times. Most upper income folks wore white under dresses (shifts, shirts), the pristine white indicated they didn't have to work. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans > [Original Message] > From: Adele Shaak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Tamara P Duvall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: Lace Arachne > Date: 1/14/2008 11:59:38 PM > Subject: Re: [lace] Re: Brilliana Lady Harley > > > *Yellow* "starched ruffs and bands"? *Yellow* ruff (on Mrs Turner)? > > Yellow??? What "gives" here, does anyone know? Does Planche mean > > "gilt" (metallic), or yellowed linen? And, if linen, how come it was > > allowed to get yellow? This is the first time I've *ever* heard of > > yellow lace and here he seems to be suggesting it was commonplace... > > I have heard of this before; that the linen didn't "yellow" on its own, > it was deliberately treated in some manner so that it became bright > yellow. I don't know how long the colour lasted - linen is notoriously > difficult to dye, and I don't think the colour change was due to a dye > so much as some kind of yellow starch being used, which would of course > wash out. > > Of course the novelty of yellow linenwork made the process extremely > popular, but the fad ended quickly. The story I heard was that the only > woman who knew the recipe grew rich from it and then murdered somebody > and was hanged and her secret died with her, but that seems too > melodramatic to be true. > > Adele > North Vancouver, BC > (west coast of Canada) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] yellow dye in period
I posted my query on another list, and this is the response I got back: Yellow dye was done with various plant substances. The most common seems to be Weld (Reseda) and Dyer's Broom (Genesta)... and others that have not been identified yet. The best book on the dyes used (from archaeological sources) is probably Cardon, Dominique. Natural dyes sources, tradition, technology and science. London: Archetype, 2007. ISBN:9781904982005 190498200X OCLC:123114906 This is the English translation of Cardon, Dominique. Le monde des teintures naturelles. Paris: Belin, 2003. That said. Ruffs were starched at times with colored starches (fashion in some places and times), rather than dyed. There may be more later this evening as folks on the list come home from work and get to their emails. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orlean - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] latest project to try to figure out
Gentle Spiders, Since the list is quiet... I downloaded a lace image from the Victoria & Albert museum - a piece of linen with bobbin lace - outside corner, and insertion with an inside corner, 17th century (2006AF4286). Anyway with the winter issue of the IOLI "Blast from the Past" issue as my guide, I want to try to work out both patterns. I think I can do it, wish me luck. And Tamara - I haven't forgotten about writing an article on the recreation of the 15th century fashion doll. I just get distracted by new challenges, and, well, work. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Display of lace
Being somewhat frugal, I bought a flannel sheet (less expensive than flannel yardage), then covered blue foam type insulation (about 3/4 inch thick and comes in 4 ft x 8 ft sheets). Used roofing nails - the ones that have a pre-attached plastic washer - to nail it to a wall in my sewing room. All this was on my former home, I don't have wall space in my current house. I miss my design wall... Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans -Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Feb 19, 2008 1:06 PM >To: Lindy Taylour <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, lace@arachne.com >Subject: Re: [lace] Display of lace > >Lindy asked... >> Now can anyone tell me the name of a sort of film which can be attached to a >> wall or board and used to display lace? I am not sure if it is sticky (I >> imagine not) but it is easy to place and remove the lace. Someone was >> talking about it at our last Lace Day and did not know any more details. > >Quilters use a design wall to arrange blocks before sewing them together. >This is made with a heavy-weight flannel, and it holds the light-weight pieces >of fabric without pins or adhesives. I am sure it would work very well for >lace too. > >The fabric for design walls is sold in quilt shops and by mail order (google >quilting supplies). It comes in various sizes. I think it's always a >"natural" color, but could probably be dyed, but you'd have to be sure the >color was set so it doesn't bleed onto the lace. > >I'd be judicious about where I would use this kind of display. There is an >advantage to having the lace attached to the display surface!! (It will not >walk away as easily!!) > >Clay > >-- >Clay Blackwell >Lynchburg, VA USA > >- >To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: >unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] lace from Hampton Court Palace
Gentle Spiders, Some friends of mine returned from vacation and brought me a couple of small lace goodies they bought at Hampton Court Palace. The sticker on one states: Nottingham lace bookmark by Wetherall Lace, Nottingham". Looking at the lace, I'm guessing machine made bobbin, but please tell me it was made in Nottingham and not off-shore. I'm just tickled that someone sent me a present!! My current bit of insanity is to try to recreate a piece of 17th century (or maybe 16th) lace that's in the Victorian and Albert museum. I have a high resolution image from the museum's collection on line service. First attempt at drawing it out was a bust, so am starting over. The photo shows a bit of texture and I keep wanting to take my finger and push it down. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans Where we had a brief bit of winter, but spring is coming back - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] what did you do before bobbin lace
> Clay wrote: > > I'll be curious to hear what others do in addition to their lacemaking! > Did more quilting and embroidery. Still do both. Guess the only thing I "dropped" was crocheting lace. Still have the wide edging for a table cloth only half finished. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana where it's a beautiful sunny spring da - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: Teneriffe Lace Tools
Barbara, I made mine a long time ago. You'll need a piece of naugahide cut in a circle about 8 inches around, and a circle, same size of some sturdy fabric (denim, duck, etc), and a strip of the same sturdy fabric about 2 inches wide, and long enough to go around the circles. Essentially you're making a little flat round pillow. But before you get crazy with sewing your little pillow, you need to use a permanent pen to draw concentric circles on the naugahide piece, and lines that cross in the center, your circles should be crossed by lines dividing them (the circles) into at least eights. These will be your guidelines for work. Obviously the lines cross in the center. I hope this makes some sort of sense. I can't draw in email! Sew your little pillow, but leave a seam opening for the stuffing. Stuff very hard with fill (wool is best). Sew the seam opening closed. Beth McCasland Metairie, Louisiana -Original Message- >From: Barbara Gordon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: May 4, 2008 8:02 PM >To: lace@arachne.com >Subject: [lace] Re: Teneriffe Lace Tools > >I am looking for some tools to do Teneriffe Lace. I had something, but >cant find this round circular thing with a lot of pins in it which would >only allow me to do one size. > > I have gone searching and at one place I found two black plastic boards >drilled with holes, one is a circle wheel and the other is for flowers. I >was told that out there is something you can actually hold in your hand and >either work on the top or around the sides. I have not seen this myself, >but it sounds pretty interesting. I have tried searching, but have come up >with only this one place. Could someone please let me know if they know of >a place where I can purchase some of these tools? > >Barbara - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Finished English Garden Sampler!
Wow! Avital, that's beautiful! I can see how that took 3 years. Beth McCasla in the suburbs of New Orleans where its warm and muggy. > [Original Message] > From: Avital <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Lace > Date: 5/10/2008 12:46:45 PM > Subject: [lace] Finished English Garden Sampler! > > Dear Spiders, > > This isn't directly lace-related except that it does have some cutwork > and embroidered eyelets. I finally finished the "English Garden > Sampler" by Teresa Wentzler. Here it is in all its un-ironed glory. I > took it out of the frame, laid it on a dining room chair and grabbed > my camera: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/spindexr/ > > My next project will be something a little smaller. > > Avital > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Ithaca? or Camp Gotta-Lace?
Gentle Spiders, Since I have schedule conflicts and can't attend IOLI this year, I'm still trying to plot a summer escape. I remember someone in the New York area tempting me with Ithaca in the past. When is it? Or, one year I went to Camp Gotta-Lace over in Texas. Are y'all doing that again? And for lace accomplishments, I've started on a piece from LePompe II, 1561 (available on the Professor's website), plate 3 - the narrower one. I'm having fun doing picots at the trail crossings. I have the picots right after the windmill crossing. I may not be doing it "right" but at least I'm trying to be consistant. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans where it's hot, muggy, and daily threats of thunderstorms - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Re: Lacemakers in the damp midwest
Anita, I feel your pain - although my house didn't flood from Katrina's wrath. Am glad to hear you're high and dry. And thank you for the news of Doris Southard. At least your area has some topography (hills), so the entire place isn't underwater. The New Orleans area is still recovering, but there have been a few articles in the paper to remember the kindness and send help up north. Beth McCasland in the 'burbs of New Orleans > [Original Message] > From: purple lacer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 6/16/2008 2:57:23 PM > Subject: [lace] Re: Lacemakers in the damp midwest > > Greetings from soggy Cedar Rapids, Iowa! > > First, I am relieved to say that I am personally safe and sound and up high away from the floodwaters. It has been an unbelievable experience here in Iowa this year! Never in our wildest dreams could we have imagine how far the flood waters would have reached in our city. For the most part, our entire downtown was flooded. Many businesses and homes sustained severe damage. The waters are still receding so the total shock is yet to come. > > One of the saddest is the flooding of the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. I haven't heard whether or not they had time to save any of the many many treasured artifacts, including the vast folk costume collection. There were many pieces of wonderful lace in the collection too. > > Coincidentally, this weekend was our annual lace retreat here in town for our guild members. In spite of all the flooded roads, our members from Dubuque and Clinton (on the Mississippi) and nearby towns of Amana and Marengo (also flooded) were able to attend. So far as we know, all of our members are okay. However I haven't heard from a couple down in Iowa City which has also sustained severe flooding. > > We did receive word from another member that Doris Southard, who lives upstream in Cedar Falls, was evacuated safely from her home. Fortunately the levies in Cedar Falls were high enough and the downtown was saved. I would imagine that Doris' home is also okay. Perhaps if she is home again she will give us an update. > > Unfortunately our only needlework shop, which was 10 blocks from the river, was also flooded. I realized yesterday that I had an ethafoam pillow with a bookmark pricking on display there. That is hopefully the only lacemaking loss in town. Trust me, I have more pillows safely at home! > > Our guild is looking forward to attending the IOLI convention in neighboring Illinois. We anticipate receiving our charter too! I'm also attending the Arachne lunch. > > Thanks for thinking about us!! I hope other lacemakers across the rain soaked midwest and firey west are safe and well too. > > Anita Hansen > Cedar Rapids, Iowa - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lace Reader story on NPR
Gentle Spiders, There was coverage this morning on National Public Radio's Morning Edition (news program) on the Lace Reader. They discussed the authors, having local book clubs read and comment on the book, and then trying to get it published. You can partially thank the high book price to the bidding war that occurred between 3 different publishing houses. Often the radio bits are available on the web - www.npr.org then choose "Morning Edition" Beth McCasland in rainy New Orleans (and who still hasn't read the book) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] What are you doing instead of IOLI Convention
It's sad working. B! I'm not even working on lace. Maybe next year, sigh. I hope to take a couple of days off next week, and be a local tourist - going to even get a hotel room down in the French Quarter Beth McCasland in the sub-urbs of New Orleans. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] OT - post-Hurricane Gustav
Gentile Spiders, I rode out the storm at home (suburbs of New Orleans), had a LOT of wind, some rain. Lost power for about 10 hours. It's still very windy. Much to my family's dismay, I didn't evacuate, but the reality was I had a stomach bug and wasn't much for driving very far anyway. So I managed to sleep through much of the past couple of days, including today. I think I only woke up when it got REALLY windy. My neighborhood has minimal damage. And I didn't do one speck of lace. Read, listen to the radio, sleep. Repeat. Beth McCasland in the blustery suburbs of New Orleans - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] IOLI website down
Ron was ONLY 37? That's too young. Without a quick glance to my IOLI Directory (I'm assuming he's in there), is there family we can send Condolances? Ron was a part of a rather large community, and we do appreciate what he did for us. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans -Original Message- >Wrom: KHJYFMYXOEAIJJPHSCRTNHGSWZIDREXC >Sent: Oct 15, 2008 3:02 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Cc: lace@arachne.com >Subject: [lace] IOLI website down > >Just to let you know. >Adele > >Board members, this is to inform you that the IOLI website is down. >Ron Soman, who ran the webhosting that IOLI used, passed away >suddenly Saturday apparently from a blood clot in his lungs that went >to his heart and stopped it. He was only 37 years old. > >Shirley Stone - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] whoppie! I'm not the only lacemaker in the area
Gentle Spiders, I'm so excited I restarted taking french lessons at the Alliance Francaise, attending my first class in a year (where did time go???) last night. While doing introductions, and answering the "Why are you here?" question, I said part of my desire was to be able to go to France to take a class at one of the lace schools. One of the students said she used to make lace, and had been a member of IOLI, but stopped after moving here about 10 or so years ago. After talking to her after class, it sounds like she'd like to get together, and try to get a lace group going - pretty much what I did when I lived in NorCal - getting together once a month with other lace makers, have a pot luck lunch, help each other out, and enjoy the company. So next week I'm going to take my "forever" project and my reproduction 16th century fashion doll - for show and tell! Meanwhile Kenn VD sent me a name of a lady in the area that's also interested in BL. So maybe after 6 years, I'll have someone to play with! I have to admit, I really miss the lace group. Hear that Kim and the rest of the Redding Lacers!!! Beth McCasland where it's a beautiful fall day in New Orleans. Actually needed a sweater when I walked out the door this morning. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Review: Janet Arnold's
This is where my sometimes lack of patience isn't a virtue I pre-ordered out of Amazon.com-Canada, since Amazon.com-USA wasn't taking pre-orders, and paid $67 (incl exchange, S&H). But the book was still SO worth it!!! I've had mine for a month, and have been careful to keep the drool off the pages. Beth McCasland in warm and muggy south Louisiana -Original Message- >From: Clay Blackwell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Dec 8, 2008 4:41 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Cc: lace@arachne.com >Subject: Re: [lace] Review: Janet Arnold's "Patterns of Fashion 4" > >Thanks, Jeri, for alerting us to this book!! It sounds wonderful. >So... I looked at my "usual" sources,and... > >Good News and more good news! > >I see that Amazon has this book in stock, and it is $38.55 - and comes >with FREE SHIPPING! > >There are already two reviews of the book posted on Amazon, and they are >also very good. > >Clay > >Clay Blackwell >Lynchburg, VA, USA > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> Dear Lace-in-Fashion Lovers, >> >> Oh What a pleasure to be the first to write to you about this book! >> It just arrived (via special order), and I cannot concentrate on anything >> else >> but devouring the information within its covers. If this type of book is >> your idea of dessert, you *must* tell your personal Santa it is what you >> want >> for Christmas. If that is not possible, try to order from your public >> library. Most likely, it will not be in a small library, so ask about >> alternatives >> like Interlibrary Loan (or the name for this loan program in your country). >> >> Janet Arnold unexpectedly died 10 years ago. She had begun to work on this >> book, now completed by her friends Jenny Tiramani and Santina M. Levey. >> >> Janet Arnold's "Patterns of Fashion 4 -- The cut and construction of linen >> shirts, smocks, neckwear, headwear and accessories for men and women C. >> 1540-1660" >> ISBN 978-0-333-57082-1 2008 >> Pub. by Macmillan _www.panmacmillan.com_ (http://www.panmacmillan.com) >> UK book jacket price is 30 pounds >> US price I paid was $50.51, including taxes and S/H >> 128 pages - photos in color, except those only available in B/W. >> Size 14 1/2" x 10 1/2" >> Soft cover, unfortunately. It will get knocked around, and size makes it >> inevitable there will be premature damage to the book. Hard cover would be >> preferred for the scholarly audience interested in this material. >> >> Macmillan has not mentioned Santina M. Levey on their website, also >> unfortunately. But, her name is on the cover. >> >> A few years ago, Ms. Levey spoke at a special museum event in Virginia, >> USA, >> that I attended. She hinted that she would be working on the late Janet >> Arnold's incomplete research. Co-author, Jenny Tiramani, is a costumer who >> worked in the Wardrobe during the recreation of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. >> >> I like the way the cross-references are handled, making it easier to follow >> the text and all about an item. Every item of clothing has been given a >> number, and that number is attached to the pattern, drawings and photographs >> of >> the item. The close-up photography is wonderful. (I wish there was this >> level of photography in Arnold's greatest book: "Queen Elizabeth's Wardrobe >> Unlock'd".) >> >> The information about starching and setting lace ruffs answers lots of >> questions that lacemakers have. >> >> If you love Elizabethan anything >> If you work with Elizabethan textiles, costumes, embroidery, lace >> If you are a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism >> If you are recreating Elizabethan clothing (as in Plymouth, >> Massachusetts) >> If the very thought of absorbing more Elizabethan artwork located >> throughout >> Europe and America appeals to you >> >> This is THE book for your Christmas - 2008! >> >> Jeri Ames in Maine USA >> Lace and Embroidery Resource Center >> **Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and >> favorite sites in one place. Try it now. >> (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom0010) >> >> - >> To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: >> unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> > >- >To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: >unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] lace card arrived!
My lace card from Jenny Brandis made it safely across the Pacific. It's a beautiful black bow pin that I can wear too! She sent it mounted on a gold card that shows it off very nicely, with a lace poem inside. I was a bit concerned what was in the envelope as it didn't have a postage stamp, but did have a very large orange stamp that had "ID RECORDED" on it. I'm generally not paranoid, but I do work for an agency that isn't very well loved locally, and the "ID recorded" struck me as odd. Once I saw the customs label, I felt a lot better. I mean, how harmful can a "lace card" be, right? Thank you Jenny! Beth McCasland in the warm muggy suburbs of New Orleans - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Katrina didn't get them all
Gentle Spiders, Between Jenny's lace card, and a rather irreverent "release from Holiday Cheer" card I received from a friend, I finally got over my funk, bought a tree, pulled out the ornaments and decorated this afternoon and evening. OK, so I didn't add lights outside, that would be pushing the limit. Anyway, in pulling things out of the garage, I got my German nutcracker, who has been packed away and not seen the light of day for a few years. For those of you who don't remember... I live in the suburbs of New Orleans, and although my house didn't flood in Katrina, my garage did (about a foot). My Christmas ornaments were packed away in a cardboard box well above the flood water, which I discovered much to my horror had become a roach condominium. I washed most of my ornaments, and packed in plastic boxes with borax those that couldn't be washed. I washed all my crocheted and bobbin lace ornaments, which are still curled in balls waiting for me to restarch them. Anyway, as I was unpacking my German nutcracker this evening, there draped on one of his arms was a bobbin lace snowflake ornament that I had made, still nicely starched. I was so thrilled! The ornament is now on my tree, where my Nutcracker Hero can see what he kept safe these years. I finally had the courage to look in the other boxes, and have had to throw some ornaments out, the bugs had eaten them, and they're rather tattered and sad. Maybe this year I'll even face restarching my crochet and BL snowflakes so I can have them on my tree next year. I know it's just a little thing, sometimes I wonder how people cope who lost everything. Thanks for listening. Beth McCasland where the south wind has ruled for a week, keeping things warm and muggy. But tomorrow the north wind will be back. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] Whats on your pillow...
Happy Holidays Everyone! I'm currently working on one of Tamara's two pair snowflake wonders, hoping to get it finished by next weekend. And training my year old cat that the pretty bobbins are MY toys, not hers. Just when I think I have her trained, she tries to "help". Anyway, am hoping to finish the snowflake this weekend as I have time off. On another pillow is my demo project - a yardage piece from LePompe 1559, that I take to demos, fairly simple pattern that I can work and talk to people at the same time. Not so many bobbins to scare folks off either. And finally on my 3rd working pillow, dare I admit, that my IOLI Montreal project is still unfinished? Beth McCasland Where our holidays are very warm and humid - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Tatman's lace
Mark - That's wonderful beautiful lace! And tinier than sewing thread? Are you blind yet man? Or do you cheat and use a magnifying lens? I can't wait to see the finished work. Please keep us posted with your progress. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans > [Original Message] > From: Mark, aka Tatman > To: Lace list > Date: 4/14/2009 10:24:56 AM > Subject: [lace] Re: Arachne anniversary > > I can't remember what month, but I think I joined in 1998. I was mostly a > lurker(like I am now) and email got so overwhelming that I had to bow out. > But then I missed getting all the wonderful tips and information. So after > a while I resubbed and stayed. I still lurk, soaking in all your knowledge, > but do post occasionally. > > On a lace topic of what I have been working on, and some may know about it > if they frequent my blog, but I have been working on lace for my niece's > wedding dress since last fall and her wedding is in Oct of this year. I > still have a LOT to do! I am not working bobbin lace, but am tatting the > motifs. I am using very fine Coron Cotton size 160(smaller than sewing > thread). It seems like it is taking me as long to tat it as if I was to > bobbin lace it. I am tatting it in "Honiton-like" motifs and will then > connect them to fine tulle with beads. You can view my progress on my blog: > http://tatmantats.wordpress.com > > To see all the posts that pertain to the wedding lace, go here: > > http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/category/christinas-wedding-lace/ > > Happy Lacing, > > -- > Mark, aka Tatman..from cold and rainy Greenville, IL USA > blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ > email: tatmant...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] re: IOLI Bulletin-address to contact when notreceived
I would also humbly add to check a previous issue and see when your membership expired. It isn't IOLI's fault I didn't get my Spring issue. Frankly I don't remember getting a reminder notice, but at least I figured out WHY I haven't received a Bulletin. The check's in the mail. And this weekend I take on a new BL student, who found me through a friend of a friend who got my name through the IOLI Directory. (I do wish the IOLI person contacted me directly, so I wasn't completely thrown for a loop.) Here's hoping all goes well. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans where it's a beautifully warm spring day > [Original Message] > From: > To: > Cc: ; > Date: 4/29/2009 11:49:13 AM > Subject: Re: [lace] re: IOLI Bulletin-address to contact when not received > > I have forwarded your message to Bulletin editor, Cynthia Tiger. For > future reference, her email address for Bulletin related problems is > _ioli.bulle...@gmail.com_ (mailto:ioli.bulle...@gmail.com) > I think it would be best if people contacted her directly when they do not > receive their bulletin. > Devon > > > In a message dated 4/29/2009 12:38:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > malva...@sympatico.ca writes: > > Having just come back from UK after attending the Lace Guild Convention in > > Worcester and the Lace Society AGM in Alcester, my 'stopped' mail has now > been delivered and I don't have my IOLI Bulletin either. > > Malvary in Ottawa, where it was 30c when we touched down on Monday, but > has > cooled off a bit since. > > - > > > **Big savings on Dell XPS Laptops and > Desktops!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220631276x1201390200/aol? redir=http:%2F%2Fad.double > click.net%2Fclk%3B214101948%3B35952020%3Bv) > > - > To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: > unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to > arachnemodera...@yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] each one teach one
Gentle Spiders, I had my first begriming beginner lace student - the first in a long time. I wanted her to come over for a lesson before she ordered any supplies to get a clue of what she was getting herself into, and what was available. She was able to get both Doris Southard's and Pamela Nottingham's books through interlibrary loan - I'm rather partial to Doris's as that's the one I started with - but I told her it was up to her. I actually started her on 9-pin just to get her the feel of the bobbins, and to make something. I think it went well, the two hours flew by. She really wants to learn. My only concern is the temperature of my house! After living several years with no air conditioning or inadequate a/c, I've gotten used to a warmer room temperature, so long as the air is moving. As it's still rather pleasant outside, I had the doors and windows open, with box fans going. I got the feeling she's more used to a house that's kept rather chilly. I suppose it's moot, as in another month when she's due back it'll probably be too hot, and I'll have closed up the house and turned the "air" on. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana on a warm and sunny spring day - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] each one teach one
Robin asked: > Now, what is a beginning beginner student? To me, that's a student that's never ever touched bobbins before. Their very first lesson. Getting them to grasp the concept of "cross" and "twist" is often a major hurdle. Fortunately, for my student yesterday, it wasn't. She does other needle crafts, including needle tatting - and she appreciated the joke about everyone calling BL "tatting". She know it isn't tatting, cause she tats and it doesn't look like what she does! As for the room temperature thing - as there are people that like to heat their homes in the winter months to "toasty" temps that some of us might call stifling, there are people that like to cool their houses down in the warmer climates to rather cool temperatures - sometimes to the point one would think one could hang meat. They don't call it "refrigeration" for nothing. But by June, even I probably won't be able to stand the high heat and humidity and will have closed up the house and turned the a/c on. And now that I've met my student, I'll have a better idea too, and will crank it down before she arrives. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orlean - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] Miss Channer
All I have to say is Wow! David, did you sleep or eat at all in the past 3 months That's beautiful, absolutely beautiful. Beth McCasland in a very stormy New Orleans -Original Message- >From: Julian Jefferson >Sent: May 4, 2009 10:40 AM >To: lace@arachne.com >Subject: [lace] Miss Channer > >Greetings arachnids from a wet May Bank Holiday Rochdale. > >You will be glad to learn that David has completed the mat which can >be viewed at: >http://www.margorsson.com/Margorsson_Design/Miss_Channers_Mat_goes_Chantilly.html > >He has promised to send pictures of the lace off the pillow. When he >does I will update the website and post another message on arachne. >Could I congratulate David on yet another excellent piece of lace. > > >Julian. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] one and only pillow?
Gentle Spiders, Maybe I wasn't paying attention when this was brought up on the list, as I do remember something about the Snowgoose business I recommended the purchase of a One and Only pillow to my new lace student, and today when she tried calling to place her order, she got the auto-message that the phone number is no longer in service. Is Snowgoose closed? Is she out of luck for a One and Only? Any light would be appreciated. You can PM me at bmccasland (at) earthlink (dot) net Beth McCasland in the warm muggy suburbs of New Orlean - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] german translation help needed
Gentle Spiders, Especially those that understand German :-) I have some brief pattern instructions that I need some help with - before I just blaze out on my own. I've scanned the page and can send the pdf to anyone that wants to take a crack at it. Now that I've cleared my pillow of my final UFO - IOLI 2006 project! - I'm ready to take on another project or two. Both of which are out of a flier of patterns that I purchased a couple of months ago, but the lovely patterns hale from Germany. Watching "Hogan's Hero's" is my only exposure to the German language, which doesn't help much when it comes to lace making. One pattern I think I can work out - using the termonology section from Lace Fairy, the other one actually has a brief bit of instructions, and that's where I'm reaching out. Thank you. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans where it's a warm muggy day - welcome to summer email - bmccasl...@earthlink.net - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] thank you for German translation
Thank you to Gabriele and Antje that provided translation and intrepretation to the German lace instructions, and to the many others that offered help. Now all I have to do is dig through my thread stash to find the thread and wind bobbins! Or discover that I don't have the right thread, now that I know what I'm looking for, and order some, with a birthday bobbin (my birthday is later this month, and it's one with a "0"). Beth McCasland in the warm muggy suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] our USA ioli adventure part 2
Frnacis, I enjoyed the Part 2. We should all see our countries through someone else's eyes! Whole Foods is a high-end grocery. Or rather, they sell more organic foods compared to other supermarket chains. I'm surprised you didn't find a yogurt you liked there, as I have seen Greek yogurt. But food manufactorers do think we Americans have a sweet tooth. Another name, unofficial one of course, for Whole Foods is Whole Paycheck. I have made my own yogurt, starting with some Greek yogurt from WholeFoods, as I don't trust getting a good yogurt from what might fall in naturally. I live in an area known for molds and mildews and would rather know what I'm eating. On the otherhand, I've not been able to find the wonderful yogurt I was able to buy in Paris. Even Dannon is different. So whether it's the base yogurt cultures or the amount of sugar (sweetener) used, I don't know. Give me the European one anyday! Pharmacies - ours are certtainly different. We could probably do with more control. When I was sick on a trip in France, I was surprised by the number of pharmacies in the small town. But I was also able to walk up to the counter, and with the help of my French friend, describe my symptoms to the pharmacyst and tell him or her what other medications I was taking - then get something that would help me feel better. Only one "over the counter" drug is now "behind the counter" and that is because of misuse by drug heads. If you don't need a Doctor's prescription for it, then you can walk up and buy it. Here, most of the time, if you need to talk to a Pharmacist you can, but you'll also have to wait. However, every time I"ve needed to talk to one, they've always been helpful. Thank you for sharing your impressions and adventures! Surfing and everything DUDE! Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] something from my student
Gentle Spiders, In today's mail I received a package from a lace student of mine. Early this summer I started a lady, that lives about an hour away on bobbin lace. We've only had a couple of lessons together, and I suppose due to geography and busy lives, we haven't gotten together since. So in my little package was a lovely two colored torchon bookmark, with a perfect "rainbow" start, and a lovely divider pin that she had made. I'm SO proud of her! This lady found me, really wanted to learn to make lace, and is doing it! She also sent along some black and gold corsage pins, some even triple headed - for me to pass on to future students (I had given her several when I got her started). The colors are significant around here, as they're the colors of our local professional football team, the Saints. Me, I'm tickled pink on her lovely bookmark! Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, where the north wind is bringing lovely cool fall weathe - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] upside down lace, dang cats
Gentle Spiders, Subject line pretty much says it all. I was not uttering nice polite words to my kitties yesterday evening when I came home to find my lace pillow upside down on the floor. I'd been working on a Beds piece, and fortunately many of my bobbins (midlands) were pinned together and then pinned down, only the workers of the current motif were loose. Still the shock of seeing my pillow upside down on the floor was a bit much. Since the pillow table was standing, I knew my large dog wasn't to blame. Things were righted, but I couldn't face straightening the bobbins just yet. I did see that there were no broken threads this time. The cats were allowed to live. I tried to explain to the cats that Papa Noel wouldn't leave tuna in their stockings if they continued to mess with my lace pillow, but they heard none of it! For safety, and my sanity, I moved the pillow on it's stand away from my chair until I'm ready to work on the lace project again (tonight perhaps). Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana where the north wind is blowing and we might have snow! - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] Tatra nl
Hopefully this works - Tiny URL http://www.tiny9.com/u/9124 Beth McCasland in chilly drizzly New Orleans, but there will still be Carnival Parades tonight! -Original Message- >From: Lorelei Halley >Sent: Feb 12, 2010 2:30 PM >To: lace@arachne.com >Subject: [lace] Tatra nl > >Here is the url > > >http://www.muzeumtatrzanskie.com.pl/?strona,doc,pol,glownaen,1426,0,306,1,142 >6,ant.html > >The problem is that the url was too long and got separated into 2 lines. This >should work. > >The lace photos are near the bottom of that web page. Click on the image and >you will see a larger photo. > >Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] missing IOLI Bulletins, part 2, mea culpa
It seems the reason that the IOLI winter bulletin didn't arrive is that I forgot to renew. I'm sure you're all exclaiming - "How could you!!" at the moment, and I plead "too many trips around the sun." Thank you for your help in reminding me of who to contact to figure this out. Am getting my renewal in order. Really. Meanwhile, work keeping me away from my pillow(s) this weekend. I am having fun with spangles/sequins and gold thread, although I haven't made as much as I'd hope to by now. -- Beth - 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] In Fine Style - Tudor & Stuart Fashion
I pre-ordered the book, but I think there was confusion because I had to cancel my credit card - a $300 charge at a store in New Jersey - but I happen to live in Seattle, Washington (and I didn't lose the card). Now I have a delivery date of July 1st. Yippee! Beth McCasland Seattle where yesterday it was sunny and warm, and today it's rainy and cool On Sat, Jun 22, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Agnes Boddington < ag...@weatherwax.karoo.co.uk> wrote: > To David et al > Just ordered the book from amazon uk, and cost me ... silch. > Had some credit sitting there, so used that. > The price was £28.80 free post. > Agnes Boddington > > > Many thanks to the person who recommended I try www.abebooks.co.uk > > I've no idea how they do it, but the postage from them for this wonderful > book is only £1 compared with £46 for the other site I visited. Admittedly > the book is a few pounds dearer. But I've been able to buy it for only > AUS$68 and it will be posted within 3 days time. > > - > 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/ > -- Beth - 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] New at www.LaceCurator.info: Crocheted Maltese Lace
I'll take a stab, two actually - 1. you only need a ball of thread and a crochet hook 2. it's faster. Having done filet/lacis, bobbin lace, and needlelace - seems to me that crochet is faster. I can make a reticella like medallion in an evening, where doing the same thing in actual reticella takes me days. OK, theory #3 - more portable. At least for lacis or bobbin lace. You could argue one way or the other over needlelace. Beth McCasland Seattle, Washington, USA where it's still summer, but there's a taste of fall on the air - 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] de-fuzzing lace in progress?
Gentle Spiders, Yesterday while I was making lace with some friends, I noticed that despite careful use of cover clothes, my cats have managed to add their fur to the lace. In spring their fine fur seems to float everywhere The cats have not been laying on my lace pillow. Does anyone have any tricks or suggestions for removing fine hair from lace. I've considered keeping a pair of tweezers with my tools. Either that or get a white cat? Beth McCasland Where the spring flowers do a terrific job of brightening the gray rainy days Seattle, Washington, 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] more email fun, and fun with cats
I wound up having to make a "rule" about all messages from Arachne aren't SPAM, in my gmail account. I had wondered where all y'all had disappeared to. And for the grammarians: if you're from the South (USA), "all y'all" is correct grammar, sort of. Sorry, I can't help myself, moved away almost 4 years ago, and I can't get the particular grammar out of my system. Lace related - my cat has discovered my latest "safe" place to store the work-in-progress pillow, but not a current project, on top of a tall bookcase. I thought it was safe. Today I get to discover how much damage has been done by one cat. The pillow is covered with pinned down cover-cloths, and in a cleaner's bag tied shut (quit cringing Jeri). This afternoon I'm off to the Container Store to try to find something more permanent to store it. If you hear screaming, crying, and general gnashing of teeth around 4 PM Pacific Time, you'll know I have more than just some errant bobbins. Beth McCasland in overcast Seattle, Washington - 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] fireflies and lightening bugs
Jeri asked about whether fireflies and lightening bugs are the same thing... Yes, they are, just depends on what part of the country you're in on which common name you use. I called them lightening bugs (LIT'an) when I was a kid in the south. Draw out that "i" (long i). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefly Beth McCasland in drizzly Seattle, Washington - 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] photo help?
I wanted to upload photos of a piece of lace to our Arachne Flickr account - but for the life of me I can't find the sign in information. Help! Beth McCasland Seattle, Washington where it's sunny! - 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 photo on Arachne photo album
Many thanks to Sue Babb's quick help! I've up-load photo of the sample piece of 17th century bobbin lace that I worked on - the lace is in an album under my name (Beth McCasland). I started the lace in a class with our own Jean Leader last summer, and have worked on it off and on. The lace is 4 cm footside to point, 2 cm repeat. Early laces are an interesting puzzle! Link to the Arachne Flickr account are in the bottom of Arachne emails. or maybe this'll work https://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/72157650541527109/ Beth McCasland in sunny! Seattle, Washington - 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] Commemoratives
I'm with Liz, would love to add a commerative Arachne bobbin to my pillow. But really wouldn't know where to begin to actually get something like this organized. It is hard to believe in light of how email groups have changed over the years, that this one has made it. I have appreciated this group, helping each other figure out how to work lace, thread sizes, and the challenges life has throw at us. I'm so glad I found Arachne Web, low these many years ago. Beth McCasland in partly rainy, partly sunny Seattle, Washington USA On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 4:59 PM, Elizabeth Ligeti wrote: > I believe this Arachne list is coming up to its 20 years birthday. > Does anyone know if there are to be commemorative bobbins produced for it? > > I have not heard of anything, so wondered...!!! > > Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. > lizl...@bigpond.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/
Re: [lace] 1931 lace making clip
Wonderful film clip! Thank you Sue for sharing it!. So after another 20 years, maybe I can make tallies with one hand? Maybe I could start with just making braids. > http://youtu.be/IwcSaAXtZsc > Beth McCasland in cloudy cool Seattle, Washington, 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] Re: Lace history timeline
Susan, Have you done a literature search from good academic sources? Santana Levy's "Lace, a history" would be a good place to start. I have a whole bibliography at home that Helen Bell and I put together for our local lace guild (Lacemakers of Puget Sound). I could send it to you if you're interested. Beth McCasland Seattle, Washington where it's warm and sunny - 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] Book enquiry
Anna, "Fascinating Bobbin Lace" by Claire Burkhard is a republication of Nue Modelbuch 1561. Not exactly something to read, but a set of books: A facsimile of the original, prickings, and a book on how to work selected patterns. You could check with your local librarian about inter-library loan. Beth McCasland in cool rainy Seattle, Washington - 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] Renaissance lace
Can't say I know the lace maker, but her name is familiar. For those that aren't in the SCA, Society for Creative Anachronism (it's in the web address) Lochac is the name of the SCA Kingdom that is modern-day Australia. Beth McCasland in Sunny (!) Seattle, Washington (who is also a member of the SCA) On Sun, Jun 5, 2016 at 9:40 AM, Susan wrote: > While snooping around for early lace patterns on the web, I found this > site: http://ildhafn.lochac.sca.org/node/538. Hope this is helpful to > others & sorry if it's a rerun! Does anyone know this lace maker? > 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] Dividing pins help
David, Sorry, can't help you on the glue issue. >From your description of sewing needles with pins glued on top, it sounds like you want fine pins for dividers. Have you tried "silk pins" for dress making? Larger, both in length and wire size would be corsage pins? Beth McCasland Seattle, Washington where the weather has turned cool and grey On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 8:15 AM, David C COLLYER wrote: > Dear Friends, > Over the years I have found the best dividing pins to be ordinary sewing > needles with a middle sized bead glued on the top. > > I recently broke my second last one and tried making new ones but when I > used the acid free craft glue it didn't hold. Could someone please tell me > what glue they would recommend? > > I also use these for the occasional bit of pricking in a tight spot. > Many thanks > David in Ballarat, AUS > > - > 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] Re: sorry, only for Elizabeth Mccasland
replied privately Beth -Original Message- >From: Ilske Thomsen >Sent: Sep 6, 2010 11:43 AM >To: Lace list >Subject: [lace] Re: sorry, only for Elizabeth Mccasland > >Elizabeth, >please write me privately. i don't have your mail address. > >Ilske > - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] let the moving adventure begin?
Dearest Spiders, Tomorrow the packers come to start packing my house. They say it'll be a two day job, then the truckers come to load the truck, then on friday I drive away from New Orleans and head to my new home Seattle, Washington! Just to let you know my priorities are in the right place, a BL pillow with a project in progress and a folding stand are already loaded safely in the car. I just have to add my luggage, the cats, their necessities, food, etc, and all the *stuff* I've decided to take with me on the 2700 mile drive. I have purchased a note-book computer so hope to keep up as I'm on the road, and maybe even work on lace once I arrive at my hotel (temporary home) in Seattle. Beth McCasland leaving muggy New Orleans for cooler Seattle - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] Mini-Miniature lace
Wow! That's tiny! Beth McCasland currently driving x-country, and in Ogden,UT tonight. Where it's warm and sunny -Original Message- >From: Tatman >Sent: Sep 13, 2010 3:57 PM >To: Lace list , "bobbinl...@yahoogroups.com" > >Subject: [lace] Mini-Miniature lace > >Another use for Honiton lace thread... > >I always am trying to challenge myself no matter how big or small. In this >case, the small. Many of you know I have been bobbin lacing with size 120/2 >Egyptian cotton thread for my current Honiton lace projects. I have always >wondered how it would tat up if I used a very light hand and of course >carefully and slowly make each stitch. Instead of using the 120/2 thread, I >found in my stash 185/2 thread. Smaller yet Although not quite as fine >as the hair on my head(what is left of it). CLOSE! > >I proceeded to load a bit on a shuttle and keep it attached to the spool and >make a simple 6 ring, 6 chain motif, 3 double stitches between each picot. >I had to take each half hitch slowly and carefully not to snag the thread. >This thread blows freely in the slightest wind and I could even feel the >thread catch a bit on the texture of my finger prints. That is fine!!! >Below is the result of my work with this thread > >http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatgallery/185-2_tatmotif.jpeg > >What might appear on your screen is a motif that is about 2 inches. And it >looks a bit messy with the stitches and uneven picots(reasons for that). >That is why I placed a ruler beside it and also a single strand of the >thread. It is actually 1 centimeter(3/8th of an inch) diameter. CALL ME >CRAZY!!! But it was worth the challenge and I can see making lots of >miniature tatted things with this thread. And it didn't threaten to break >while working it. > >It fits nicely on your fingernail and you barely can feel it when touching >it so it wouldn't protrude much if you applied it on your fingernail with >some polish. Not going to do that to my digits, thank you!!! :-D > >So if you are inclined to drive yourself nuts or just want a good challenge, >go for it. Great for doll house or jewelry. Of course you may want to put >it in a glass frame mounted earring finding. Otherwise it could get lost. >;) > >Thanks for letting me share a bit of my craziness.LOL! > >-- >Mark, aka Tatman >website: http://www.tat-man.net >blog: http://tat-man.net/blog >Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html >email: tat...@tat-man.net >Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats > >- >To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: >unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to >arachne.modera...@gmail.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
Re: [lace] New link to Netting and embroidery on net
Sister Claire, That link worked! The lace is fascinating, as well as the frame. I've been working on lace netting lately, for fun. Thank you for sharing the pictures. Beth McCasland Seattle, WA (formerly in New Orleans) -Original Message- >From: Sister Claire >Sent: Sep 18, 2010 9:22 AM >To: Arachne >Subject: [lace] New link to Netting and embroidery on net > >Terribly sorry. It should have been available to anyone with the link. I've >made sure it is public now. Please try this < >http://picasaweb.google.com/srclaireedith/FoundNetting?feat=directlink>. It >is the album called "Found Netting". > >Sr. Claire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
[lace] bobbin makers
I have a pair of bobbins that I bought while on vacation/holiday in Scotland back in the mid 1990's from a wood turner. His bobbins were made from mainly native woods, and had a bit of a groove in the neck to help hold thread (was his idea). Apparently he ran this idea past some lace makers in area to see if it would cause problems. His bobbins were the only ones I have that are grooved in the neck. I bought 5 bobbins from him for 11 pounds and a kiss at the Dunblaine church fair. In Sterling (?) I found a 6th bobbin of his to round out my 3 pairs. I've since lost his business card, and no idea who he is, but the "price" is rather memorable. Beth McCasland Seattle, WA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
Re: [lace] wonderful dress
That's a lot of eye candy!!! Some of the dress designers were wonderful, then there's the plum dress with the doily on the hip. I'd love to have been able to see the show. Thank you for sharing. Beth McCasland Seattle, WA where it's a beautiful fall day, clear and bright -Original Message- >From: sof >Sent: Oct 17, 2010 2:48 PM >To: >Cc: lace@arachne.com >Subject: Re: [lace] wonderful dress > >More about : > >http://www.kizoa.fr/diaporama/d900954k2032664o1/dentelles > > >Sof in France > > > > >Le 17/10/2010 21:09, Lorelei Halley a écrit : >> That dress is a good reason to be young and skinny. Ah well. >> >> Lorelei >> >> - >> To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: >> unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to >> arachne.modera...@gmail.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 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
Re: [lace] Thorns for pins
In reference to cactus thorns - or at least the ones I've run into in the desert southwest (US) - they are all barbed to a certain degree, so they easily go in, but catch on the way back out. Some experiences have been painful. So I highly doubt cactus thorns would have been used for lacemaking. I believe they have been used for sewing, but only when you can pull them through, not back out. Beth enjoying the last of a warm sunny spring day in the Pacific Northwest. On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 9:42 AM, Jean Nathan wrote: > Bev wrote: > > > > If the early lacemakers lived in areas where cacti grew. Certainly not the > UK. Would Spain be a possibility? > > Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK > - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Doris Southard
Count me in as another of Doris's remote students! I wanted to make proper lace to go on my 15th century costumes and once I figured out that bobbin lace was one of the "correct" forms, it was Doris Southard's book that I wound up with. I think it was in the beginning kit I ordered from Holly VanScriver. I lived in the mountains and there were no lace teachers around, let alone a guild, so it was me, my bobbins and pillow, and her book on many a weekend afternoon. Many thanks to Doris for your book that helped spread the joy, and sometimes fustrations, of making bobbin lace. Beth McCasland now living Seattle, where it's overcast and cool, again. but I started lace making in Flagstaff, Arizona - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] ready-made lace yardage
Dearest Spiders, I know this may sound as sacrilege but I want to purchase yardage to go in a reproduction late renaissance shift. I could make all the lace, but I actually want to complete the shift in this lifetime. So I'm looking for Bedfordshire / Cluny style laces, or something that mimics needlelace, perhaps made on a Leaver's machine. And to complicate matters, I'd like the lace made of cotton, not polyester. Linen lace would be even better, but I doubt I'll actually find that. I don't want the coarse thread stuff that my local fabric store carries - looks more like peasant lace. I've fustrated myself to no end searching the internet and can't seem to find what I want. I found a cluny site out of the UK, that is a possibility (lace made on Leaver's machines!), but it looks like a wholesaler, and no-where on the site could I find a place to log-on (you have to log-on to see prices). Does anyone happen to know of any links that I may not have come across? Or is it just sacrilege to buy yardage instead of making it myself - at least I'm looking for the better quality stuff. Has anyone bought yardage of good quality lace? Lace made with rose ground is too modern. Beth McCasland in warm sunny Seattle, Washington - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Pre-1650 Bobbin Lace
Nancy, Some other early lace books: I would add that LePompe II (1561 if I remember correctly) is in the public domain on the U. of AZ website http://www.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/index.html Also on the U of A website is Elisabetta Parasole's Pattern Book for Embroidery and Lace 1616. Third book is Claire Burkhard's Fascinating Bobbin Lace. Sorry I don't remember the date off hand and my copy is currently packed away. If you're a member of IOLI, it's in the library. Beth McCasland Seattle, Washington where it's cool and rainy, of course On Fri, Oct 7, 2011 at 3:25 PM, Adele Shaak wrote: > Hi Nancy: > > There is Rosemary Shepherd's "Early Lace Workbook" which is profiled here: > http://www.larkholmelace.co.uk/earlylaceworkbook.html > > Gillian Dye is another author, she wrote a little book called "Elizabethan > Lace". > > There are a few books that give a panorama of historic laces; most of these > contain some pre-1650 lace, but by no means all of them, and you'd have to > go through the books carefully to find the few patterns or pictures they > have. Since you're in the US, you might be able to borrow books from the > IOLI library, but I don't know what they have. > > Hope this helps. > > Adele > North Vancouver, BC > (west coast of 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Future of lace/designs boys might like
Devon, Have you seen Ulrike Lohr's small book on bugs? I would think the bugs and bettles would appeal to a boy. It's in German, but the prickings and diagrams seem to be easy enough to understand, although I haven't tried anything yet. The lace pieces are all motifes, not yardage of "girly" lace. Beth McCasland Seattle, Washington, USA where there are rumors that we'll see the sun today On Sat, Oct 15, 2011 at 8:10 AM, wrote: > In a message dated 10/14/2011 5:38:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > lac...@aol.com writes: > > Also, with my son, he wants to do patterns that apeal to him. He likes the > snakes, > and I have made him spider and dragon patterns to do but he will not be > caught doing a butterfly or flower. Maybe we need a book tailored for > boys as I have not seen any out there. I have decided to take Katelyn's > approach and make him patterns from his cartoons and action games. > These interest him more even though they are only motifs, and have > caught the attention of some of his friends. > 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] lace auction in New York
I'd pay $200 for that! I think my pocket snake is sitting on top of my credit card. Beth McCasland Seattle, Washington, USA On Thu, Oct 27, 2011 at 5:21 PM, Lorelei Halley wrote: > This is the one I meant with the spectacular needle lace fillings: > > http://www.augusta-auction.com/component/auctions/?view=lot&id=10736&auction_ > file_id=22<http://www.augusta-auction.com/component/auctions/?view=lot&id=10736&auction_file_id=22> > Lorelei > > - > 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 > - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] statistics from the Arachne card exchanges
Jenny, Thank you for posting the cards! To all the Arachne members who made them - They're lovely! I have got to participate next year!! (famous last words) ;-) Beth McCasland Seattle, Washington, USA where the sun is shining today!! - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Bobbins decorated on top
I wonder if it was a new bobbin maker's idea of something that might sell - a bobbin maker who has no clue how the bobbins are actually used. Seems to me the cute little decorations would get in the way. Beth McCasland Seattle, Washington, 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
Re: [lace] Quiet?/what lace
> > Am working on 9-pin BL edging out of gold thread with spangles. Instead > of using a pricking, have also tried using check gingham as the guide for > my pattern. So far I'd rather use a pricking, but with some help from a > friend, we decided to mark the gingham to help me keep track. > > -- > Beth > - 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] Logarithmic Lace
Miriam wrote: I have been interested in making some logarithmic lace , for a long time, but there were always other projects to be finished. Logarithmic Lace? What's that? Beth McCasland Metairie, Louisiana, USA where it's hot, humid, and raining (again) But I'm going to "Lace camp" tomorrow!!! - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Camp "Gotta Lace"
I had a great time at Camp Gotta Lace -- in the green HILLY woods of east Texas. Now that I've moved to the swamps of south Louisiana, I appreciate hills!!! Thank you to all who worked hard to put it on, and to the instructors Debbie Beaver & Pat Hallam. Don't forget to get your Texas passports stamped when you leave the country Camp was fun, had to bring my little piece of Beds lace (a little heart medalian) to show off at work. Have gotten several incredulous "that took 9 hours to make?!" Wish I was going to IOLI... Maybe next year. Beth McCasland Metairie, Louisiana, USA where it's hot and muggy, 30% chance of rain -- standard forcast through the summer unless a hurricane is looming. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Was time vs. pieces, now bobbbins
Cathy in Deleware wrote: who is awaiting the birth of her firstborn and trying to figure out a bobbin to commemorate the event. A "mother & babe" bobbin of course! Beth McCasland Metairie, Louisiana, USA where it's supposed to be hot & muggy again today, with a chance of thundershowers. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] was London shopping / fabric stores
Wtih the talk about Liberty of London (I have an apple pincushion), and stores in New York... If you're ever in San Francisco, may I suggest Britex Fabric store? Wonderful 4 story fabric store with lots of fabric for couture sewing (very little for "home decorating" or quilting). I was in awe of all the lovely woolens and silks. The staff is also very knowledgable of fine sewing ... it's been a long time since I've talked to anyone in a fabric store that actually knew how to sew, or get fabric to behave like you want. And when I found some buttons that would be "perfect" for an outfit, only to discover they were $13 each (!) which was out of my budget, they were quite pleasant in suggesting another button that was a bit less. One more small plug -- do you get the idea I had a great time? -- they speak several languages, so if english isn't your best language, someone should be able to help you in your mother tongue. Usual disclaimer ... no relationship, just a satisfied customer who's bank card is fortunate I didn't live nearer! Beth McCasland Metairie, Louisiana, USA where it's warm, muggy, and might rain, again - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lights
Dearest spiders... I read the following from Jane in Vermont with some amusement because I have one of these lights, and never thought about using it for lace. They're commonly sold in outdoor outfitters for cave exploration or working in dark places. I can attest to the fact that after wearing them for an hour or more your forehead gets sore. But at least lace making in the comfort of one's home probably means bugs won't be swarming around your face. If anyone is inclined to try the head lamp, you'll have to get used to pointing the beam with your head, where ever your head is pointed, that's where the beam of light will be. Beth McCasland (biologist by profession) Metairie, Louisiana, USA Jane in Vermont's note: DH also came home with a wonderful new toy. It's a light that fits on your head with a elastic around the head and one over the top. There is a little light thing and a piece that holds three AAA batteries (I think). It has three settings - one looks like normal light bulb light, one is bluish (true color?) and the third is red (night vision?) I can't find it and he's not here so I can't give you the maker at the moment but it looks like something I might borrow for the next class I take! You can aim the light onto what you are working on - very cool. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] A simple question
David, Could humidity or the lack thereof be an issue? I have had more problems with thread breakage when I lived in more arid environments and would use a plant mister to periodically spray my threads. My lace is very happy now that I've moved to a much more humid environment -- although I miss the clean mountain air. Beth McCasland Metairie, Louisiana (suburb of New Orleans) David Collyer wrote: I find that when I'm using the very fine 2/20 silk and I have to tension up the 14 or so pairs, that's when I'm most likely to break threads. I only broke 3 threads today - but each one seemed so un-necessary - and I think Mother was rolling over in her grave with what I uttered. At least Roxy's getting a bit too old to hear it all. Had to have a stiff vodka. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
