[lace] Lace in Pieceworks and Carolyn Wenzel
I have had the opportunity to take three different needle lace classes from Carolyn. She is a superb teacher. Her lecture on her visits to Spain and learning the lace there is very interesting. She spoke at the Finger Lakes Lace Guilds Lace Days in Ithaca NY where I have taken two classes from her. My local lace guild had her down to Virginia to teach a beginner's class on Gros Point. She told us last year she hoped her article would be published in PieceWorks and I am so glad it was. (I'm still working on my class pieces ;-) Cindy in Virginia at 71 degrees today and it's Spring! - 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] Armistice A. Turtora Passing
I noticed Jeri's reference to an Armenian Lacer with CRLG and wanted to pass the news. Armistice had been in ill health recently and at 90 years old, passed away October 10th. We have lost a very active advocate for tatting and lace making in general. She also taught many people to tat and was a force in our Guild for many years. I didn't know her, in her younger days, but she was very active in her community and served on Fairfax City, VA boards for recreation and cultural arts. She was honored recently with the naming of a large recreation field, The Armistice A. Turtora Bowl which is open space usable for many family activities. She lobbied hard to not turn it into a single use ball field. It is now a site for many activities used by all ages and family gatherings. She will be missed. Cindy, in wet Virginia where it is finally getting cool. - 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] Computerized Embroidery Designs - Lace
I agree. It is chemical lace and has been around for a while. I just hadn't see much that really looked like bobbin lace in some time. Thought it was interesting. - 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] Computerized Embroidery Designs - Lace
One of my many hobbies is machine embroidery and I found a company making designs that look very much like bobbin lace. Often the digitizers call a floral design Lace when it isn't, but many of the patterns at https://www.advanced-embroidery-designs.com/ are the closest I've seen. Search for free standing lace then bobbin lace ont he site. I've used one of them so far and I was impressed. I wanted to put it on the side of a tote bag. Knowing it would get a lot of wear, I wanted it to be durable. It has done well. I thought this might be of interested based on the previous discussion of designing your own machine lace. Cindy in VA Where it is really hot and it's not August yet. - 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 and other Needlework Book Source
I was reading a local embroidery newsletter and this link was listed for publications for personal use. There were several books with lace and lace related information and pictures along with some instruction. I thought they were interesting and am passing it along. http://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org/ Cindy in VA where it has finally stopped raining and gotten a little warmer. Hazaah! - 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 in Museums
I received the recent digest and read with interest the comments on lace exhibits. I don't see much in museums and have run into the dim lighting most of the time. The decorative arts museum in Williamsburg, Va has had several textile exhibits which I have viewed. They have additional temporary lighting in there display cases. A button activates brigher lighting for a about a minute or a little less (I've never timed it), and I have found that to be very helpful. You don't want to repeatedly turn in on but you can get a better look. It has been some years but when I went on a behind the scenes tour and they opened their drawers to us, they allowed a flash light and magnifier for taking a closer look, but they did limit our time. I don't know if the museum continue to do that now. I'm looking forward to my trip to Prague in September and hope to get a look at the textiles in the various places on my tour. I've been told there is some lace in the Jewish Museum and it is on my itinerary already. I appreciate all the information I learn about on all the posts. Especially from Jeri and Devon who know much, much more than I every will. I hope with the coming good weather in the US and other countries that we all take the time to demonstrate and volunteer to make the public aware of our love of lace. If anyone is in the area of Fairfax City in VA on April 22nd and wants to come and join like minded lacer makers come to the Chesapeake Region Lace Guild's annual meeting and Spring Lace Day, www.crlg.org Location: Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax VA, 22030 Schedule: 8:00am: Doors open for set up and an opportunity for attendees to display lace projects, finished or in progress. 9:30 am: Coffee, refreshments 10:00am: Business Meeting 11:15am: Program by Sheryl de Jong (Textiles at the Smithsonian) 12:15–4:00pm Lunch (bring your own), socialize, shop, door prizes. Tatting... Vender: Van Sciver Bobbins. I am now also preparing for my weekends in May and early June at the Virginia Renn. Faire as the lace demonstrator. This will be my 9th year attending Queen Elizabeth's progress to Staffordshire. (Spotsylvania Co, VA) Hazaah! www.varf.org Cindy, in Virginia where it is finally Spring! - 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 in Prague
All, I have noticed the latest posts about traveling in England and it reminded me it isn't too early to ask my questions. In mid September 2017 I will be on a tour (with beaders) and have at least one free day to visit museums or other places in Prague that is not on the scheduled tour. Anyone have any suggestions for lace and/or embroidery. My searches on the web hasn't gotten me much information on Museums content in Prague. We are going to go to tour a bead factory, button factory and blown glass ornament factory while in the czech republic. We travel out for a day or two to another city for this with classes with the bead instructor Jill Wiseman who is on the tour with us. Cindy in Virginia 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] Lace at Amsterdame Festival of Lights
Someone provided the link over a month ago if not longer. I remember taking a look at it. Cindy in Very Cold Virginia. Subject: Re: [lace] Lace at Amsterdam Festival of Light Dramatic! It is surprising that we were not told about this lace by our friends in Amsterdam. Thank you so much for bringing it to our attention - from South Africa. The links are interesting. ... - 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] Volunteers, Lace Newsletters, Lace Study Aids
I am a long time member of the Washington DC Lace Guild (CRLG) and was a member of the board (volunteering) for 15 years. I held about every position except Secretary and Newsletter but I decided to step back as I volunteer for many other organizations (Embroiderer's Guild and Quilt Guild) and wanted to not be so overloaded. My lace guild has had a problem for years getting volunteers and once we get one they work for many years and then like me need to take a step back. Although we have been trying for years to get younger members, our membership is aging out. Also, many members work full time and don't have the time to volunteer often. I have found this to be true in all the "guilds" I belong too. My Embroiderer's guild hasn't been able to get a secretary for many years. I am on the board of all the guilds I belong to, except the lace guild now. I have also been on committees for national seminars and conventions for EGA and IOLI. My Washington guild has hosted three IOLI conventions since 1980 and I worked on two of them. I am in a 200 member quilt guild and we still have problems getting volunteers. So the 70 member Lace Guild is even worse. I pleaded and begged with appeals when I was President of the lace guild and it was still slim pickings. I dislike seeing things get less support. If someone has a good idea to entice volunteers I would love to hear it. Cindy in Virginia where the winter is blowing in fast at 19F this morning. - 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] Missing Mail
I too don't get Jeri's posts and switched to the digest, but I'm not sure it is solving the problem. I'm still waiting to see if an email from Jeri makes it to the digest. Cindy in VA - 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] Wearing and Caring for Lace
A recent post about wearing lace got me to thinking. I have a lace stole I have worn several times and now has some soiling near the center back from my neck. What is the best way to launder it. I have heard and read many recommendations but would like to hear from someone who cleans the lace they wear regularly. Cindy in a very Hot Virginia - 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 Demonstrating
I begin my 8th year demonstrating early bobbin lace at the Virginia Renaissance Fair on Saturday. If there are Lacemakers in the area or anyone who enjoys a family friendly day out please come to the Fair. The fair runs Saturdays and Sundays from May 7th through June 5th in Spottsylvania County Virginia. and information and directions can be found at www.varf.org. Cindy In a cool Dumfries, VA - 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] Lacemakers' Hands
Noelene, What a lovely poem. Thanks for sharing. Cindy in Virginia where it is wet and still a little chilly for Spring. Yvette Slabbert in New Zealand has a wonderful blog size with some really good articles about lacemaking: https://letslace.com/. Her latest project is to document pictures of lacemakers' hands making lace - see her blog site for more details. So I wrote her a poem to go with the display: Hands above the bobbins Hands with bobbins held Move with speed to place a pin Move slow to tension thread Old hands, young hands Hands both dark and fair Hands young and plump with gift of youth Hands lined with time and care. Some with rings or bracelets hung And nails of polish bright Others show the scars of time In the lamp's exposing light But underneath's the product fine With twisted thread in place A joy to work, a joy to see The delight of making lace. Noelene at The Angle noel...@lafferty.com.au - 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] Ithaca lace event
Anyone on here involved in the organization of Ithaca Lace event in Ithaca, NY in October? I was wondering when information about the event will be posted I think the info comes out in June or July. It is a little early for info. Cindy in VA where it actually felt like Spring 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] What media constitues Lace
I just received a phone call from a lady that organizes the categories in her state fair. She specifically asked me if Crocheted Hair Pin Lace should be in the Lace or Crochet Category. I'm at a loss since I would consider it crocheted, but there are other "lacy" crochet designs that I have seen. Plus all the Knitted Lace. I am searching for an opinion here. Cindy in VA were it is still way to hot. (92F 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Recent Emails
A few days ago I stopped getting any emails from lace or lace chat. Can anyone tell me if there has been a problem with the server or if it could be at my end. You can reply directly to me. Cindy - 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/
