Re: [lace] Use for 1/2 a Lace Bedspread
Yes I can A knee rug A bed throw - over the top of your duvet,,, just so you can see what you made :-) Put a border on it in a contrasting colour and make it bigger Have fun, and lots of luck with this project *** Just finish it because your kids will not *** Jaqui in a very cold Melbourne Australia - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 02, 2004 11:21 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Use for 1/2 a Lace Bedspread > In a message dated 7/2/04 5:16:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > > My best (worst?) UFO is the crochet lace bedspread I started making in my > > teens (I can't remember exactly what year but it must have been about 1976 > > /77), which has been sitting upstairs in a cupboard for the last twenty > > years, since I discovered bobbin lacemaking (we all use duvets now anyway). > > Maybe I should get it out and do a bit more. Mind you,I don't have enough > > thread to finish it, and don't know whether that particular shade of > > variegated blue is still available -can anyone think of a use for half a > > bedspread? > > > --- > Dear Beth and Others with 1/2 of something large and lacy, > > If this is made in squares, you could make lovely pillow shams for your bed > and use a color-coordinated or white quilt or duvet with them. > > In my collection is a tatted bedspread, with 2 matching pillow shams that are > meant to drape over the pillow cases when you make the bed. If you can adapt > this idea, you might want to switch to solid-color pillow cases if the > crochet is lacy. You might not want to use every day, but how pretty for a guest > bed. I have, and like, all-white quilts - the pattern is the quilting stitches. > Something like this would go well with colored crochet, and not overwhelm > the crochet. > > Also, I have an antique pillow cover of very fine white-embroidered linen > from your country (UK), edged with fine wide Beds lace. Lent it once to a house > museum that featured the decorative arts - for one of the bedrooms. The > gallery was used for an educational lace exhibit. (I curated the exhibit, and > placed appropriate laces in the parlor, dining and bed rooms, as well.) This > particular pillow cover (sham) is wide enough to go from one side of a double bed > to the other and drape down the sides about 6". We put a long not-too-round > bolster, covered with white linen under it, and the lace showed really pretty. > Another way to describe it would be it was like a bureau scarf large enough > to cover and drape beyond the bolster. The edges were not tucked under but > allowed to drape so all the lace would show. We used an antique blue and white > woven coverlet on the bed, and the bed skirt was old hand-woven creamy white > linen. > > Another idea might be to applique the crochet onto a full-sized bed cover. > This would depend entirely on the design/shape of the crochet. It is an idea > that might work for you, or maybe someone else on Arachne. > > Jeri Ames in Maine USA > Lace & Embroidery Resource Center > > - > 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] Springetts/Fountains now Roseground
Hi, I have been sick for quite a long time (3 years) so it is very sad to hear that Fountains is no longer. Quite a few times this year I have thought about emailing and requesting a catalogue as I was always eager to buy the Bobbin of the Year, but my brain couldnt remember to do it. I am now lurking on Rosegrounds site but I will have to adjust my computer so I can look in their shop. Jaqui in a cold Melbourne Australia - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Out of Print Books
I remember purchasing a book with a similar name, maybe if I get hard up for cash it could be a quick money spinner - Not likely, I find it hard to part with anything. Jaqui Melbourne, at the end of winter at last - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 9:46 AM Subject: [lace] Out of Print Books > I was just wandering through the lace books on Amazon making up my birthday > wish list for the Aussie and had a bit of a shock - I have a copy of Lace: > Australian Wild Flowers in Point Ground by Elwyn Kenn which I bought when it first > came out. There is a copy for sale on Amazon which is being offered by an > American seller at ... > > > ... take a deep breath and sit down . > > > 150 pounds sterling > > I mean it's a lovely book and all but > > I'm off to lock my copy away quickly > > Regards > > Liz in London > > I'm back blogging my latest lace piece - have a look by clicking on the link > or going to http://journals.aol.com/thelacebee/thelacebee > > - > 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] Simon Toustou Pillow
Hello I was just wondering if anyone knew if his pillows are available in Australia I would also thank Doris Southard for her innovative 'Christina' type pillow, that leaves more money to spend on the Toustou pillow - if I can get one. Jaqui in a warm and getting hotter Melbourne Australia (and trying to find time for quilting, lace and housework and kids) (I've got high hopes) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Camilla's Hats and a quiet list
Here here!! Glad someone else thinks the same as I do. Good one Clay - Original Message - From: "Clay Blackwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pene Piip" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ; Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 10:37 AM Subject: RE: [lace] Camilla's Hats and a quiet list Actually, the UK Lace Guild's convention would explain the silence from the UK, but NOT the blissful silence from the US. Meanwhile, I got dozens of private emails thanking me for speaking out about ceasing the discussion regarding the IOLI name change and taking it to Denver where it belonged. But - alas - the subject appeared yet again this morning, so I suppose that the delete key will just have to stay active!! Meanwhile, I am impressed at the lack of interest on the part of the press for the union of Prince Charles and "the rotweiller". I laughed uproariously at the descriptions of the feathered hats worn by the hoity toity on Saturday, but on a search of the internet could only find one picture of a guest - the daughter of the rotweiller - and the descriptions were accurate!! Incredible what some people do in the name of fashion. Her "headdress" looked like a pile of undercooked fettucini nested on one side of her head!! OK - I've been naughty, but after their 35 years of "in your face" misbehavior, that's small potatoes!! Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Original Message] From: Pene Piip <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ; Date: 4/11/2005 7:19:55 PM Subject: [lace] Camilla's Hats Now I know why the list was quiet over the weekend - the UK Lace Guild's convention was on. I hope someone will report on the high-lights of the weekend. I suppose I can read about when my magazine arrives. My I.O.L.I. Bulletin has yet to arrive though. Anyway, the weather here in Tartu was dreary both days. DH surprised me by watching the live telecast of the Royal Wedding all the way through. I finished knitting a scarf at the same time. Camilla's first hat was described as being a straw hat covered with French lace & it was quite elegant. Then when she appeared at the chapel with what I would've called "grass" instead of feathers I was a little disappointed. I would have chosen something more befitting of a Duchess. What did other viewers think? I just hope that we see some sunshine this week. The snow has all gone, & the crocuses & snow-bells are blooming. Regards, Penelope Piip <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> City of Tartu, Estonia - 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]
