[lace] bobbin lace is like chess
Lorelei posted that she compares learning bobbin lace to woodcarving. I compare learning bobbin lace to chess. In one chess lesson you can learn the basic moves and play a simple game of chess, but it takes a lifetime to master the game. I think bobbin lace is like that. Rebecca - 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: caring for needles
I live in the United States in the southwest so I don't have a problem with rusting needles, pins, scissors, etc., but you might try silica gel desiccant packets. Save them from products you buy (they are always inside shoes), buy pre-made packets, or make your own. Buy some desiccant in one of those containers you put in your closet. Make small pouches out of a breathable fabric and fill them with the desiccant. Rebecca in Utah - 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: SLC convention
Thank you, Janice, for the great information! As this is the first convention I have attended, I don't know what to expect and feel a bit lost when needing answers to questions. And now for a crass commercial announcement . . .Another event that convention attendees may enjoy is Bach's Missa Solemnis which will be performed at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City on Tuesday night (there is a tour of the Cathedral scheduled for Wednesday). I realize that this is the same night as the annual general meeting, but perhaps there is someone interested in going to this concert. The choir is the American Festival Chorus, a northern Utah choir, conducted by Dr. Craig Jessop who retired from directing the Mormon Tabernacle Choir after 8 years and promptly went the Utah State University where he founded the American Festival Chorus and become Dean of the College of Arts. I have been performing with the choir since its inception 5 years ago. For those choral music geeks out there, it may be interesting to compare the American Festival Chorus at the Cathedral under Dr. Jessop, former Tabernacle choir director, to Dr. Mac Wilberg, present director of the Tabernacle choir in the Tabernacle. Both choirs are made up of volunteers. Rebecca in Utah Hi Rebecca, No-one has been informed that they have the class of their choice yet. If someone has been contacted by the Registrar, it is usually to ask what their second choice may be because their first choice class is full. If they then assume they will get their second choice, they are probably correct. Some members in the host group of Beehive Lacers may have been told by their committee that their registration is okay, but that is not official yet. No decisions will be made about final placements until the end of May. Registrations are still coming in, although slower than in the initial period and we are hoping to be able to provide as many classes as we offered in the Bulletin. Please do not assume that classes are full or cancelled, take a chance and send in your registration and come and join us in Salt Lake City where we hope to provide everyone with great classes and another wonderful convention experience, plus the chance to see and hear the Tabernacle Choir rehearsal in the Tabernacle. - 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: IOLI convention registration
I was speaking to a fellow lacemaker a few days ago and she said she and her sister already know what classes they are taking. I sent in my registration before Feb 1 and my check was cashed in February, but I have yet to hear about the classes I will be taking. When can I expect to find out? Rebecca in Utah I also want to take this opportunity to mention the upcoming IOLI convention, and I hope I don't offend anyone by this. Some classes are already filled to capacity, such as those taught by Louise Colgan, Ulrike Voelker, and Allie Marguccio but we still have some spaces with Anny Noben Slegers, Jean Leader, Holly van Sciver and many other teachers. Don't think you are too late in registering as I am sure Brenda Glenn, Registrar, will be able to place you in a class, and maybe one that you might have thought was already filled. For those of you who are waiting anxiously to know what your classes are, we are still working hard on placements. If your check has been cashed, you know that it was received by Brenda. Janice Blair IOLI Teacher Coordinator - 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: Pre-modern Seminar: The Visionary World of the Lacemaker
Would LOVE lecture notes! Rebecca in Utah I was informed about a lecture this evening which I'm planning to attend. Today, on Monday April 15^th , David Hopkin from the University of Oxford will give a talk called: *The Visionary World of the Lacemaker*** - 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: Cautionary Tale
Alex asked: Am I disaster prone? No! Very lucky! Rebecca in Utah - 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 Bombing in SLC for convention
Hey, Robin! I'll lace bomb with you! Last night I was looking through the Kaethe and Jules Kliot book Bobbin Lace: Form by the Twisting of Cords to get inspiration for just this kind of thing. I was thinking how cool it would be to have a long rod with heavy twine or rope attached to it (much as one would start a macrame project) and let lacers weave the cords, free form, to make a big hanging. Rebecca in Northern Utah With IOLI's conference being near me I so wished I could get some yarn bombers or lace people to put stuff up in Salt Lake City, but I can't seem to get a group going on it *shrug* I'm betting at some point there will be Lace bombers, but for now we sit quietly and work. Robin - 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] Quintin Matsys painting of girl with lace pillow
I was reading the book Point and Pillow Lace by Mary Sharp (printed in 1905) and she mentions a painting by Quintin Matsys (1466-1529) of a girl with a lace pillow as proof that bobbin lace existed in Belgium as early as the end of the 15th c. I searched the internet and could not find this picture. Have any of you seen it? Rebecca - 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
[lace] re: meeting rooms
I have just arranged for free space at a nearby historical park. In the winter and inclement days we will make lace in the visitor's center and in the summer we will make lace in the pioneer village. Since I have demonstrated at the park in the past, they were willing to let me have the space. I also have some unused basement space that I am presently redecorating to make it habitable for lace making. - 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
[lace] RE: meeting rooms addendum
I also work at a fabric store and am arranging to teach there. From: mikkelsen_rebe...@hotmail.com To: lace@arachne.com Subject: re: meeting rooms Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 07:02:27 -0700 I have just arranged for free space at a nearby historical park. In the winter and inclement days we will make lace in the visitor's center and in the summer we will make lace in the pioneer village. Since I have demonstrated at the park in the past, they were willing to let me have the space. I also have some unused basement space that I am presently redecorating to make it habitable for lace making. Rebecca in Utah - 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
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[lace] Re: Unwritten Rules - Spangling
My preferred spangling method is to use this beading wire with crimp beads. I highly recommend it. The beading wire does not break and the spangles do not distort. Rebecca in Utah Susan Reishus wrote: Wondering if anyone has tried something similar to this: http://www.firemountaingems.com/search.asp?skw=beading+wire There are different vendors and you can get it in varying thicknesses, but this is a popular US vendor. It is designed to take quite a bit of abuse; used for heavier jewelry for instance (and fine), then is crimped with crimp beads (which may be very helpful when spangling) and tied, etc. to add - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
