Re: [lace] Re: Arachne at IOLI 2015 convention
Another museum with some lace is right there in CR is the Czech Museum. I was the there the Sept. after the flood and there was a small bit in a store front in a shopping mall with a few gorgeous costumes with some lace. I had heard that the original building was repaired and the Museum has reopened. I though it well seeing. Best to all, Linda the string-a-holic in Oregon where we had freezing rain and a bit of snow last night and it's still there this evening. It's unfortunate that Decorah's Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum is a 2.5 hour drive north and too far to include in our scheduled tours. But if you are traveling from that direction I highly encourage a brief stop! They have all sorts of lace techniques on display and even a bobbin lace pillow! Anita Hansen in cloudy, chilly, but thankfully not snowy, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - 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] 2015/Iowa/Czech-Slovak Hoover Museums - More
I was in Cedar Rapids visiting my elderly aunt (I was born there) the year after it flooded. The Czech museum itself was damaged on its ground floor as it (was) right on the Cedar River, but I understand its been rebuilt. They were able to move much of the lace and other valuable/interesting items to the upper floor so they were not damaged. They did have a small exhibit in a store front in a shopping mall which we were able to see. There were several beautiful costumes there, with a small amount of lace. It was indeed wonderful and with the museum restored, it would definitely be worth a visit. As my parents moved to Phoenix, AZ when I was 3 months old and I've only been back half a dozen times, there isn't a lot more I can say about the area. Linda, the String-a-holic in Oregon - wishing I could go to Convention! -Original Message- From: Sue Babbs Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014 10:53 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] 2015/Iowa/Czech-Slovak Hoover Museums - More The lace and costumes at the Czech Slovak Museum are well worth a visit. I went to a special exhibit they held while my son was at college nearby and enjoyed it a lot. I saw that the committee said that they are working with this museum I would also recommend a trip to the Amana colonies for local culture (and wonderful quilting fabrics). Sadly I think the convention is happening after the open air Shakespeare theatre in the parks in Iowa City will have finished for the season. Sue suebabbs...@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. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Fw: Christmas Gift Ideas!!!
- Christmas 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there is! It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper? Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber? Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement. Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates. Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plonking down the Benjamines on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course. There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open. How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy? Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day. My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running. OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes. Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre. Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands. Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, paper carrier, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip. You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine. THIS is the new American Christmas tradition. Forward this to everyone on your mailing list -- post it to discussion groups -- throw up a post on Craigslist in the Rants and Raves section in your city -- send it to the editor of your local paper radio stations, TV news departments. This is a revolution of caring about each other. Isn't that what Christmas is about? - 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 display question
I, to have never lost anything I've displayed. Partly because I took to heart what I encountered in Phoenix when I participated in a display at a museum by the Desert Valley Weavers. It was a Pioneer museum and the pieces were to be displayed among the exhibits of household furnishings. Everything was sewn together with thread or monofilament from underneath and thus attached to the furnishings. That stuff was going nowhere without taking the whole display!! It takes only a stitch or two over one or two threads and does no harm to the piece or the display. Linda, the string-a-holic in Oregon where the leaves are blazing and the weather is fine (for now!!). -Original Message- From: Janice Blair Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 2:00 PM To: lace Subject: [lace] Lace display question When we demo and have a table that we can put pieces on, we cover them with a clear plastic dropcloth over a dark tablecloth. This works for the flat pieces that would be easily lifted by the light fingered. On top of this we put any framed pieces that hold it down or we pin the plastic to the tablecloth. The plastic cloths are from the dollar store and so are very thin when fully opened. It also helps if we are out in the wind or rain. Recently, I have been taking a few of my latest pieces to display before and after my yoga classes. Gives people an opportunity to see what I have been doing and I leave cards with my web address and where they can see more lace. They are quite excited to see the real stuff rather than just photos. Janice I was listening to some lace makers discussing the perils of showing pieces of lace. People can’t seem to keep their hands off. To say nothing of the light-fingered. One person suggested putting the lace piece between two pieces of glass. Seems like a winner to me. Lyn Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://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-chat] Murder at Wal-Mart
Priceless, Malvary! Subject: [lace-chat] Murder at Wal-Mart Tired of constantly being broke stuck in an unhappy marriage, a young husband decided to solve both problems by taking out a large insurance policy on his wife with himself as the beneficiary, and then arranging to have her killed To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Got long hair?
This thread reminds me of my braids (and Buster Brown bangs). They were to my waist when I was five years old. Mom had them cut off when I started first grade because my hair is so fine and she had new-born twins and didn't want to have go through that every morning. The thing is, I still have them with their yellow checked ribbons. Sure wish my hair was still that color! Linda, the string-a -holic in Oregon where although summer has finally arrived we still have no had a 90F degree day! -Original Message- From: David C COLLYER Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 7:03 AM To: Sue Babbs ; lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Got long hair? At 05:44 AM 17/08/2011, Sue Babbs wrote: I did that with a banyan tree's aerial roots in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico this spring! It was hard going as there weren't any bobbins to keep them in order as I worked! God Sue - with a decent Banyan you could make a whole point ground screen!!! David - 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
