Re: [lace] Lace quote
Here are the various quotes I have collected over the years. From Wings of Fire by Charles Todd (copy write 1998), Takes place in England just after WW1 Inspector Ian Rutledge is rushing through a small village in the rain. âRutledge turned, crossed over to the nearest shop. In the small window fronting the road there was a collection of ribbons and laces behind a spill of colorful embroidery thread, packets of needles, and an array of handkerchiefs that reminded him of those heâd seen in Oliviaâs room. As he opened the door, a gust of wind and rain nearly jerked the knob out of his hand. Startled, a middle-aged woman looked up from a cushion of bobbins and threads and a half-finished lace collar on her lap. âCould I help you, sir?â she asked, trying hastily to get to her feet. âNo, sit down, Iâm too wet to come in. I need directions, thatâs all.â She sank back into her chair, somehow preventing the bobbins from rolling to every point of the compass. Then he saw that like the Belgian nuns heâd come across during the war, she had them pinned in place. âTo where?â âI once tried to make lace â which has been a great obsession of women â unsexy. And I achieved it.â Miuccia Prada âIt is difficult to see why lace should be so expensive; it is mostly holes.â Mary Wilson Little A response from an English costumer was equally quotable. "Yes, but have you any idea how hard it is to get those holes to stick together!â âI consider lace to be one of the prettiest imitations ever made of the fantasy of nature; lace always evokes for me those incomparable designs which the branches and leaves of trees embroider across the sky, and I do not think that any invention of the human spirit could have a more graceful or precise origin." Coco Chanel, April 29, 1939 âwhatever improves the lace and makes it more beautiful is right." Sister Judith âGreek, sir, is like lace; every man gets as much of it as he can." Dr. Samuel Johnson (of First English Dictionary Fame) âThe real good of a piece of lace, then, you will find, is that it should show, first, that the designer of it had a pretty fancy; next, that the maker of it had fine fingers; lastly, that the wearer of it has worthiness or dignity enough to obtain what is difficult to obtain, and common sense enough not to wear it on all occasions.â John Ruskin ââOut of the way! We are in the throes of an exceptional emergency! This is no occasion for sport- there is lace at stake!" (Ms. Pole)â â Elizabeth Gaskell, Cranford - 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] Textile Encyclopedia
Bravo! I will look forward to seeing a textile book where lace is more than just an “also ran.” Liz > On Oct 20, 2020, at 11:30 AM, Elena Kanagy-Loux > wrote: > > . . . my main emphasis was on wanting the lace section to be broad and > fleshed out the way it deserves to be. So often lace is just a footnote in > textile history books and that is so frustrating when it's such a massive > topic! - 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] Textile Encyclopedia
Just wondering. Why is bobbin lace considered to be “non-woven”? Liz Redford, Raleigh NC > On Oct 19, 2020, at 2:28 PM, Elena Kanagy-Loux > I'm pleased to announce that I will be one of three Volume > Editors working on the Non-Woven Textiles Volume of the Encyclopedia, which > will of course include lace. > > - 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] Acheological findings in Sydney.. Australia
Brian, In 1985 Australia issued a set of stamps with images from recovered shipwreck items. One was a bobbin. Were you already aware of that? I can send in image of the stamp if you need it. Liz, Raleigh, USA > On Jul 6, 2020, at 12:59 AM, Brian Lemin wrote: > > Whilst idly combing the net (like you do in COVID!) I have discovered > that they found bobbin fragments at a digging in Sydney rock (probably > years ago. > > > Here is the thing.. all i know about UK bobbins and I do not have clue > about Oz bobbins! > > - 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] Barbara Underwood
I saw a post on Facebook saying Barbara Underwood had died, but I don't know anything more than that. I have several of her books and have worked a number of pieces from them. She is certainly a super star in my lace firmament! Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, 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] Jeri Ames is ok
I am very relieved to hear that Jeri is OK. It would be a huge loss to all of us if we not longer had Jeri's expertise on the list. Liz Redford Raleigh NC > On Apr 3, 2020, at 1:49 PM, Devon Thein wrote: > > I am sure that Arachnids will be relieved to hear that I have just gotten > off the phone with Jeri Ames. She has had some health issues since last > August and was in the hospital early in March for some non-urgent > follow-up. She has been feeling tired, so she has not been checking email > since then. However, she assures me that she is recovering. > She wishes to encourage everyone to participate and contribute to Arachne, > as she has done for many years. It is such a valuable resource. > I know we are all grateful for her years of expert advice and research.. . > Thank you, Jeri! > Sincerely, > 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://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/
Fwd: [lace] Blonde in the 18th century
I am wondering what the difference is between black blonde and Chantilly? Liz R, Raleigh NC Begin forwarded message: > From: Devon Thein > Here is the link > https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/215375?&searchField=All&sortB y=Relevance&ft=08.219&offset=0&rpp=20&pos=1 > - 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] Sad news about Alice Rozenbroek
It is my sad duty to let the lace world know that Alice Rozenbroek died February 7th. She was a founding member of the North Carolina Regional Lacers. She was also an active IOLI member and attended many of the conventions. She will be greatly missed by all her lace friends. Liz Redford, Raleigh, NC - 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 title
Alex, When will the book you have just finished be available for purchase? Thank you, Liz R On Dec 27, 2018 3:37 AM, Alex Stillwell wrote: > > Good morning Arachnids > > I have just completed my latest book. Until now I have always had another > that > I wanted to write. Now I have written the ones I considered needed writing > and > feel lost without a topic to research and write about. Does anyone have any > ideas of where to direct my interest? > > I am mainly interested in the technicalities of how a lace was made not in > researching history as such, only when it crops up during my research into > techniques. Nor am I interested in adding another book when there is already > a > perfectly adequate book available. So far a title has not grabbed me. > > Looking forward to your response > > Alex > > - > 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] Securing knots in silk
I have a question about the best way to secure knots in silk thread? I have just finished a piece from the "Into a Circle" pattern pack using Bart and Francis flat silk thread. I have done the sewings and tied a surgeons knot. I have not cut off the bobbins yet and I can see that some of the knots are beginning to open up. In Japanese Embroidery a dab of wheat paste is used to make sure nothing slips. But I can hear Jeri gasping in horror from here! Do any of you have any suggestions? Thank you, Liz R, Raleigh, NC - 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] The whys & wherefores of using temporary pins in Binche
Susan, I stared making Binche with a traditional teacher who did not believe in using support pins. So she showed me all the tricks to avoid the holes. That being said, I now use support pins all the time. I use the very small pins. I find that even if I don't take them out until the very end I don't have a hole. Once the piece is finished no one can tell it you used support pins or not! Liz R, Raleigh, NC > On Sep 6, 2018, at 1:14 PM, Susan wrote: > > Hello All! I am working a small beginner sampler & the weaver changes every > other row. Since I do not know what I am doing (!!), this has lead to small > holes in the slanted edge of the cloth work. While I suspect this is a > tension issue that I must overcome, should I use a support pin at that point > to help keep the newly discarded “weaver turned passive” in place? Remove it > after a few rows? Temporary pins can create holes too so maybe this is a case > of a double edged sword. I am using the most delicious color of pale pink > Aurifil 50 so I would like to make decent lace. Suggestions are welcome. Many > thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA > > Sent from my iPad > > - > 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: Demise of Fine Linen Lace, was Faery Lace
I have heard of old Mechlin being made with 240/2 linen thread. Liz R, Raleigh NC > Can anyone be more specific? What do you mean by "fine linen thread"? > - 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 legends?
Speaking of possible lace legends, I have long been curious about a fictional account of a lace village in France where most of the older lace makers had lost their sight. This was supposedly due to making lace for long hours in poor light. However I have never seen anything about this in any non-fiction accounts. Is this just a legend? Liz R, Raleigh, NC 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] World Congress thank you!
I would like to take a few minutes to thank all the people who gave so much time and effort to putting on the World Lace Congress. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute! I took a wire lace class with Lauran Sundin and got the added bonus of having Kim Davis as an added teacher. It was like getting a 2 for 1 gift! So much fun to talk lace with two such accomplished teachers! It was very thoughtful to have a tea break and lunch provided. That meant we could concentrate on our lace and not worry about having to rush out and find something to eat. Plus I sat at tables with people I did not know and made new friends. I really appreciated this. The exhibits that were mounted were really spectacular! So much inspiration! And so much work put into organizing them. I had to go back multiple times to try to take everything in. I was very impressed with the exhibit at St Gilles church with the ecclesiastical lace. Then of course there was the shopping. Needless to say I did my part to support the vendors. And Jeri organized a lovely Arachne dinner. I did not have enough vacate time to participate in the tours, but I have heard from friends that they are having a great time and seeing LOTS of lace! Thank you again for organizing such a delightful event! Liz R, Raleigh NC, 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/
Fwd: [lace] IOLI Bulletin
Depending upon the price I will probably pay for both the physical and digital copies for a year. Then I will decide which I prefer. I have a number of hobby books that I have gotten electronically and I like them a lot. I especially like being able to access them on my tablet and the ability to zoom in to a really close view. Several actually have instructional videos imbedded in the book which I love. I did have a digital subscription to a stamp magazine that did not work out as well. When I would try to zoom in to an area that was near the edge of the page the system would turn the page. I changed that to a physical subscription. Liz Redford - 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: posting questions about what teachers say
I remember hearing the phrase "milk the fairy cow" when it came to tightening up a picot. But I can't remember who said that. Liz R, Raleigh NC > Sharon wrote, > > To my surprise I haven't heard a single comment about the characteristic > things lacemaking teachers say. - 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] Most difficult lace
I think my vote would go to Mechlin as the most difficult lace. It is not too bad if you use pins in the ground. But I find it almost impossible to control without the pins. I make Binche lace pretty regularly. You do have to watch the diagram carefully for the designs done in the last 20 or 30 years. I am guessing the ladies who made yards of Binche back 100 years ago or more had the designs in their heads. Then the challenging part would be to create a lace with an even tension without using support pins which take extra time to put in and would reduce your speed. Liz R, Raleigh NC - 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/
Fwd: [lace] Introducing myself
I would think that using tongs to pick old lace would be very risky unless the lace was very light weight. I have always used clean white cotton gloves. I saw a video recently where museum curators were dressing a form. They also wore white gloves. Today I think a white or ivory piece of lace would be displayed flat or on a tilted platform. About 20 years ago I visited a lace exhibit in Brussels where the lace was hung over a bar or shown on dress forms. The light was very dim with no spot lights. I also could not get close enough to really be able to see the lace. It was very frustrating. Liz R, Raleigh NC > Sharon wrote: > Also: how would the extremely rare items be handled when showing them? > Would they be picked up with cotton-gloved hands, or with rubber-tipped > tweezers? When being inspected would they be placed onto some kind of > special viewing stand or cloth? Would a goose-necked lamp be allowed to > shine light on the lace or would this be considered - 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/
Fwd: [lace] lace. Ipswich, Massachusetts, lace
Karen, I enjoyed reading the article. Is the reproduction lace that you made the one that is shown on the reproduction pillow in the article? Liz R, Raleigh NC - 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] Block pillows
I have two block pillows. One is felt and this is my favorite. However it is fairly heavy and not so easy to travel with. The ethafoam one if lighter but I find my fingers get sore from pushing the pins in. Liz R, Raleigh, NC > On Mar 21, 2018, at 1:55 PM, Diane Williams wrote: > > Does anyone have a recommendation for a good block pillow? - 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] Making Lace in Central Slovakia - By the Poor for the Rich: Lace in Context
A very interesting article. I suspect all of us have experienced some of these feelings about our lacemaking. I do find my self scolding my pillow every now and then! Liz R, Raleigh, NC > On Jan 5, 2018, at 11:28 AM, Jeri Ames wrote: > > > https://laceincontext.com/making-lace-in-central-slovakia/ > > - 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] Jeri's Narratives
I think I must have missed an email. How are we losing Jeri? Liz, Raleigh, NC > On Dec 6, 2017, at 4:19 PM, Lin Hudren wrote: > > We are in the throes of losing this most cherished gift. Jeri has > dedicated herself to knowing historical, practical and knowledgeable lace > information. - 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/
Fwd: [lace] Lace art by Agnes Herczeg
The lace is painted?? I am astonished to hear that. Do you think it starts out as who thread and then the color is added? Or is the paint just used as a stiffener? > Subject: Re: [lace] Lace art by Agnes Herczeg > I own one of the pieces shown in the article... the woman with the sheaves > of grain in the article, as well as another one of a woman looking out a > window. > > The lace is painted...I think with acrylic paint. Liz R, Raleigh, NC, 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] Lace art by Agnes Herczeg
What lovely pieces! Do you think she uses some kind of stiffening? Liz, Raleigh, NC, USA > http://mymodernmet.com/lace-art-agnes-herczeg/ > - 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] IOLI Convention Report
I was in the wire lace class along with Susan and I agree that we had a wonderful time. I think the organizers did an excellent job. The food was good, the rooms were comfortable, the shopping was great and the entertainment at the closing banquet was the best! There were literally people up dancing around the room. What fun! Liz R, Raleigh NC - 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] "Lace in the New World" OIDFA 2022 Congress Proposal
I have seen the proposal and thought it was very well done. Obviously a lot of time and effort was put into the preparation. I am very sorry to hear you were not successful. Perhaps you could consider hosting an IOLI Convention? I would love to have an excuse to visit Santa Fe! Liz R, Raleigh NC - 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] How to wind bobbins usig just a string
Genius! Thanks for posting this. Liz, Raleigh, NC > Yesterday I made a short video on how to wind bobbins using just a piece of > string. It's up on YouTube. > https://youtu.be/hdbk3mHS2Us > Enjoy! > PegIn a rainy Cleveland, Ohio - 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/
Fwd: [lace] Red Dye stains
I just listened to a talk from a guilt teacher who said she was successful removing red stains by washing the quilt multiple times with Color Catchers. However I would issue a warning with that. I once accidentally left a Color Catcher in the laundry with some dark blue towels. When I pulled the towels out there was a spot where the Color Catcher had rested that looked like bleach had been on the towel. There was a large white section on a blue towel. Liz R, Raleigh NC Begin forwarded message: > Does anyone have a suggestion of how to get red marks out of fabric? All > ideas are welcome. - 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/
Fwd: [lace] Lovely Noelene Lafferty Interview
Thank you for sharing this. It was very interesting to see what the famous poet looks like, and her beautiful lace. I also think I would be so distracted by the view from her window that I would not make much lace. So different from the view of North Carolina spruce trees from my window! Liz R, Raleigh, NC - 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] X-ray Photography of Historic Fashions
Jeri, This was most interesting. Thank you for posting it. Liz R, Raleigh, NC > On Apr 13, 2017, at 2:37 PM, jeria...@aol.com wrote: > > You may enjoy viewing a video of the process of photographing historic > costumes - 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/
Fwd: [lace] Books/ out of print books
I whole heartedly agree. I have gotten some real bargains from the Lace Guild library. And I found the lady who helped me was very kind and patient. I got the books very quickly even though I am on a different continent. Thanks to all those people who donated their books! Liz R, Raleigh NC, 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/
Fwd: [lace] 18th C. Lace-trimmed Sack Back Gown, per BBC
Wow! What a gorgeous dress! The colors are so bright! It really gives you an idea of how beautiful those gowns were when they were first worn. Does anyone have any idea what the gold edge on the lace was? Liz R Raleigh, NC, 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] Christmas Card Exchange
Christine Springett has a book called Christmas Collection that has several Torchon patterns that I like a lot. They are worked on bangles and work up pretty quickly. They look great with glittery thread. Liz R, Raleigh, NC - 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] Hi, New Member here.
Joseph, Welcome to the group. If you understand how to wind the bobbins, CT, CTC and CTCT you have a great start. Now it is just a matter of lots of practice. It's amazing to me the variety of laces that are made with just those simple steps. I will look forward to seeing your samples as you work through them. Liz R, Raleigh, NC. 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] TVA Lace by Robin Lewis Wilde
I understand that the lace pieces Robin designed have been removed from the TVA building in Chattanooga and moved to the Tennessee History Museum in Nashville. When I called they said that the piece was not on display. This was about seven years ago. I have not heard anything since then. Liz R Raleigh, NC > On Jul 24, 2016, at 12:29 PM, Cynce Williams > wrote: > > What ever happened to it? I tried to look it up a couple of years ago and > couldn’t find anything. > > Cynthia >> On Jul 23, 2016, at 3:05 PM, d2one...@comcast.net wrote: >> >> Robin Lewis' rope torchon lace installation in the TVA building . . . - 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] Lace Collection at the Smithsonian online
I just spent several hours happily looking through the new listings. I had to be patient waiting for the detailed images to load but it was worth the wait. I did notice a few images where there seemed to be a line where part of the image was slightly off set from the other. I hope you will let us know when more laces are loaded. Liz R, Raleigh, NC - 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] lace magazines/membership
I have just joined OIDFA so I am looking forward to getting their publication. Other than that I read the IOLI Bulletin and the Piecework. Liz, Raleigh, NC > On May 5, 2016, at 7:08 AM, sylvie nguyen wrote: > > What lace magazines and bulletins do people particularly enjoy reading? - 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] Ithaca lace event
Holly says that the information on Ithaca will be announced in the middle of May. Liz > On Apr 17, 2016, at 7:11 AM, Lbuyred wrote: > > I have a class with Holly today. I will try to remember to ask her about > that and respond later today. > Liz, Raleigh NC - 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] Ithaca lace event
I have a class with Holly today. I will try to remember to ask her about that and respond later today. Liz, Raleigh NC > On Apr 16, 2016, at 11:49 PM, c...@fastmail.us wrote: > > 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 - 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] RIP Catherine Linda Walton
Chris, I am so sorry to hear of Linda's death. There are so few lace makers in this world that the loss of even one is a great blow to the art. Not to mention the loss to your family. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Liz, Raleigh North Carolina > On Apr 13, 2016, at 4:01 AM, Linda Walton > wrote: > > This is to let you all know that Linda Walton, a member of this group and my > wife passed away on the 23rd March. The breast cancer which she had about 30 > years ago came back and spread. By the time we realised there was nothing > that could be done. > > She died at home, surrounded by her books, with me holding her hand. > > The funeral is tomorrow, the 14th April. > > I know that Linda greatly enjoyed being part of this group, thank you all. > > I tried to post a message earlier but it didn't seem to work, hopefuly this > one will. > > Regards, > > Chris Rowland > > - > 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/
Fwd: [lace] Used book prices - The Lace Guild's book offerings
I also found some treasures on the list. They are on their way to Raleigh. I was able to handle the entire transaction via the Internet. It was very convenient! Liz in Raleigh, North Carolina - 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] Mathematics and lace
Now that is really impressive. I have always thought lace makers must be geniuses. Now I know it is true! Liz R, Raleigh NC, USA Brenda Paternoster wrote: > Dear Spiders > > We all know that there is some maths involved with BL, especially with the > grid based laces, but this has to be the ultimate definition of BL. > http://arxiv.org/abs/1406.1532 > then click on the download pdf link on the right hand side to get > http://arxiv.org/pdf/1406.1532v3.pdf - 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 IOLI convention July 27 - Aug 2
Anita, What is the closest airport for Coralville? Thank you, Liz R, Raleigh NC purple lacer wrote: > Doris Southard Lace Guild is pleased to announce that we will be co-hosting > the 2015 IOLI Convention. The headquarters hotel will be the Marriott > Coralville Hotel & Convention Center just off of Interstate 80 in Coralville, > 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/
Re: [lace] Flickr account
Is it possible to see pictures on Facebook without being a member? I am not a member and would prefer not to join unless the group feels that Facebook is the best solution. Liz R (not Reynolds), Raleigh NC David C COLLYER wrote: > I personally don't do Flickr at all and reckon it would all be far > simpler just to set up a closed group on Facebook where most of us > are already anyway. - 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] Lace: IOLI Convention
I do not have any complaint about the convention being a week long. The only reason I am not able to attend is the expense of flying, hotel and meals. If the convention were within driving distance I would probably be able to manage the other expenses. Liz R Raleigh, NC Karen Thompson wrote: > I am curious what other lace makers think about the IOLI Convention format - 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] reticella & punto in aria
I took a class in Reticella once. We started with a pirce of linen. Then we did a satin stitch in a square and removed all the linen threads in that square. From there we ran the base threads for the lace and then did button hole stitches over those threads and did other fancy stitches in the opening. I have never done Punto in Aria before but I have always thought it would be done in the same manner as other needlelaces. There would be no linen as the basis. Liz R, Raleigh, NC hottl...@neo.rr.com wrote: > Hello All! Would this be a good time to have a discussion of the differences > between the techniques? - 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] What kind of lace is this?
I will stick my neck out and say that I think it looks like Reticella too. What does everyone else think? Liz R, Raleigh, NC Witchy Woman wrote: > I did find one picture with beautiful lace..."Portrait of a Woman" by > Cornelis > Janssen van Ceulen, painted in 1619. I think it's Reticella, but not sure. - 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 poem
Noelene, This is another lovely poem. I will certainly be interested in purchasing your book when it is available. Liz R, Raleigh, NC Noelene Lafferty wrote: > As usual, it's conversations on Arachne that have prompted a new poem. > > Lacemaking is good for your health. - 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] Live Blogging Young Lace Makers Symposium
Devon, Does this mean you are planning to be in Italy for the symposium? I will be very interested to read your blog and see how you like the event. Liz R, Raleigh, NC dmt11h...@aol.com wrote: > In a bold experiment, I am going to attempt to Live Blog the Young Lace > Makers Symposium in Pavia, Italy April 4-10. - 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] Lurking and enjoing
Melanie, I agree with Clay. Your English was very understandable. Please keep on writing! Liz, Raleigh, NC - 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] Latest project finished!
Clay, The piece looks awesome! Well worth all the pain and agony of unstitching. Another plus is that I finally figured out how to log into Flickr. Liz, Raleigh, NC Clay Blackwell wrote: >It is "Minnewater", from the folio "Lieflijk > Brugge". - 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] Looking for lacemakers near New Port Richey in Florida
Gentle Spiders, I have been contacted by someone who will be moving to New Port Richey in Florida by the end of the month. She is looking for other lacemakers in the area. Please contact me individually if you woudl be willing to share your email address with her. Thank you, Liz Redford - 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 to the list
Cheree, Welcome to the list. I hope you will find it as helpful and interesting as I have. There always seems to be someone out there who is doing something interesting or has the answer to a question. Liz Raleigh, NC Cherre Bybee wrote: > Just wanted to introduce myself. - 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] Hello
Michelle, Welcome to our world! I hope you will find that you enjoy making lace. I am rather surprised to hear that doing hand work can ease chronic pain. That's goood to know!Usually I only hear about the pain caused by all of our repetative work. I hope that as you begin to work on your lace you will let all of us know how you get on and if you have any problems. I am guessing from your email address that you live in the Denver area. I think there are other lace makers in that area if you would like to try to make connections. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Michelle Norton wrote: > Hello! >> My name is Michelle. I'm a writer and web designer who came in to the world > of fiber arts as way to deal with chronic pain. - 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] IOLI Luncheon
While I will not be able to make the convention this year I attended when it was in Bethesda. I really enjoyed the Arachne lunch. It was great to be able to put some names to faces and the conversation was thoroughly enjoyable. Liz, Raleigh NC Robin D wrote: > Hello friends, > > I'll be attending the IOLI convention this year (1st time) and I'm debating > the Arachne lunch. - 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 making and blindness
Does anyone know if it is true that doing close work (like making lace) in low light for many hours a day can cause blindness? I have just finished reading The Ruins of Lace. I the book there is a character who is loosing her sight. The author implies that this is due to her lacemaking and that many other lacemakers who have lived in this fictional convent have also lost their sight. I have read this several times in the past but never from a source that I thought was reliable. I have done a little looking on the internet and can't find any indication that eye strain can cause blindness. Is there anyone out there with some information on this? Has the author taken some poetic license? Liz R Raleigh, NC, 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] First pictures of my latest project
Clay, It looks great! I can't believe how quickly you have gotten it done. It seems like it was only a few weeks ago you were winding the bobbins. I will look forward to seeing it when it is finished. Liz Raleigh NC, USA Clay Blackwell wrote: > In mid-July, I began a new piece, and while everyone was at IOLI, I was > home, quietly working at my pillow. I'm working, "The Minnewater", from > the new folder, "Lieflijk Brugge" by the Kantcentrum Master Class, and > it has been a challenge! - 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] Looking for lacemakers in south Florida
I have been contacted by someone who is looking for lacemakers in the Palm Beach County area of Florida. If you know of anyone please contact me privately. Thank you, Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, 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
[lace] Christina pillow
You may remember that I asked the list a few months ago about purchasing a used Christina pillow. I am happy to say that I am now the proud owner of a Christina pillow and I am really enjoying using it. In the process I have accumulated a list of four other people who would also like to own a Christina. So if any of you are still thinking about selling your Christina please contact me privately. I will be happy to act as a match maker. Liz Temporarily having a fabulous time at Sweet Briar, but alas I will soon have to go back home again to Raleigh (sigh, it goes so quickly!). - 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] spangling
I have found that the spangles done with Nemo do not hold up well. The wires last much longer. Liz Raleigh, NC, USA Marianne Gallant wrote: > Hi, > > Is there a specific reason why spangles are done with wire and not Nymo > beading thread? - 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] Tensioning Flanders
Lyn, I generally put in a temporary plait with the two pairs that are exiting the ground. That holds the pair that is turning the corner and becomming the worker up against the pin. Then you just have to remember to remove the plait and put in the right number of twists before you begin the ground! Ask my how I know that! Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, 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
[lace] Christina pillow
I am interested in trying to find a used Christina pillow to purchase. I don't believe I can afford the price of a new pillow along with the shipping from overseas. Is there anyone out there who knows of someone who would be willing to part with theirs? If so, please contact me privately. Thank you, Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, 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] Sad news
How very sad! I know that we will all miss her very much. It is so interesting to see that the lace seeds Betty Ann planted really spread so far. We need to all try to remember that when we feel that what we do does not matter. Liz Raleig, NC Clay Blackwell wrote: > I am very sad to relay to you all that Betty Ann Rice died last night > about 8:45. > - 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] Lace retreat in Virginia
For anyone who has not had the opportunity to attend a lace week at Sweet Briar I would like to take this opportunity to encourage you to come. This is especially true if you happen to live on the east coast of the US. I have been several times and have always thoroughly enjoyed myself. The campus is beautiful, the convention staff is very accomodating, the food is good and the classes are great. Plus the price is very reasonable. Best of all, I get to catch up with old friends and make new friends when I am there. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA > If you're interested in seeing the brochure, please go to < > http://lacenews.net/2012/01/04/conference-lace-at-sweet-briar-2012-june-17-23-2012/ > > > where you will also find a link to the registration form. > > > Clay > > Clay Blackwell > Lynchburg, VA 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] Nice Cantù lace
It is a lovely piece of lace no matter what the name. As the saying goes "What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet." The frame must be very important to get more documentation than the lace itself! Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, 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] Nice Cantù lace
It is a lovely piece of lace, but it certainly does not look like the Cantu that I learned in my beginning class. Can someone out there set me straight? Liz Redford Raleigh NC, USA Sister Claire wrote: > Here is a lovely example of Cantù lace: < > http://tellingknots.wordpress.com/2012/02/13/beautiful-lace/>. - 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] New stamps from France
Do you think it's possible for someone from the US to order from the site? If I pay with a credit card will the currency get translated? My French is not great but I could probably stumble through the site if I had to. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Jane Partridge wrote: > In message , Agnes > Boddington writes > >I did the same, cost was 12.90 Euro for all 4 incl. postage. > >Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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] bobbins and music
I have a small set of bamboo bobbins. They make a delightful noise as I use them. They were given to me by a friend. Unfortunately I only have 12 bobbins so I can't use them very often. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Nancy Neff wrote: > Has anyone else noticed a difference in "tunings" among sets > of different kinds of bobbins? Perhaps this is unique to Continental bobbins, > since I'll bet that the different beads and types of decorations would make > Midlands bobbins sound slightly different from each other. > > I'll be curious > to to hear what you've heard... > > Nancy > Connecticut, 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
Re: [lace] bobbbin winder
Sharon, If you are thinking of the Pocket Bobbin Winder the rubber band size is 31 (2 1/2 inches long, 1/8 inch wide). This is a size that is not readily available in the US so I ordered a 1 pound box. Now I have ten times a lifetime supply. If you will contact me privately at lbuy...@nc.rr.com I will give you my address. If you send me a self addressed envelope I will fill it with rubberbands and send it back. This offer is available to anyone else on Arachne who is interested. It used to be that Holly Van Sciver carried the Pocket Bobbin Winder, but I no longer see it on her web site. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Rick and Sharon Whiteley wrote: Also (and I know Iâve asked this before but I keep > forgetting) what size rubber band do I need for a replacement on mine? > Thanks. Sharon on Vancouver Island - 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] Call-out to all Arachnids in the path of Irene .... are you OK???
Those of us in Raleigh had some wind and rain. I know that parts of the area were without power for as long as a day. The people behind us had a tree fall and crush their car. Fortunately no one was hurt. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Clay Blackwell wrote: > Just hoping to get good news from everyone in the path of Irene. There > are so many lacemakers in the areas involved, and I'm very anxious to > hear that everyone is OK!! - 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] Wesbshots
Janice, Both of your pieces were spectacular! I had to visit the display room three times before I could finally decide to cast my vote for the Santa Maria. I know that several people in my class were on the horns of the same dilema. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Janice Blair wrote: > You will have to wait until after the September Bulletin before you can see > my > Santa Maria that came third in the Original competition this year, but it did > take Popular Vote. My Technical needlelace entry came first and was of Paul > Revere. I was so pleased as I have only been doing needlelace for two years. - 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] Pictures of "Brugge" uploaded to Webshots
Clay, Your piece is absolutely stunning as I knew it would be. At Anny's class in Bethesda she brought the pictures up on her laptop and the whole class crowded around to ooh and aah. Everyone lived it! Liz Clay Blackwell wrote: > Greetings, gentle Lacemakers! > > As some of you know, I have been working on a "magnum opus" since > October of last year. I have been working a piece in Flanders, designed > by Anne-Marie Verbeke-Billiet, and finished it last month. - 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] IOLI Convention Lunch
Janice, I have a little something I can bring for a raffle prize. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, US Janice Blair wrote: > Hi, > I understand from the Bethesda hosts that they do not have any Arachne > members > attending the luncheon this year. I think a group of about 27 Arachne will > be > getting together, so if we are doing anything such as an impromptu free > raffle > we will have to organise it ourselves. I have a sparkly number to add to the > prizes. > Janice > 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] Royal wedding lace available
Do you think they really had all 15 days? After all, the dress still had to be made, right? Or do you think the lace was applied after the dress was completed? Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, US Sue Babbs wrote: Solstiss did a rush delivery, 15 days before the Royal Wedding to the Alexander McQueen 'studio 15 days before the wedding! Those embroiderers worked hard and fast to get it applied / attached in 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] White - Lace
Sr. Claire, I am not a history expert either, but what you say makes a lot of sense. I would also bet that keeping clothing white was very difficult and expensive in the middle ages and so that also showed off a person's wealth. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Sister Claire wrote: I was taught that the reason for this is that black and white cloth was more expensive in the High Middle Ages, and therefore judged unsuitable for the Order of Poor Ladies. > FWIW, > Sr. Claire > in Jerusalem where it's been three showers a day heat this week. - 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] Looking for lace makers near Jacksonvilel, Florida
I have had someone in the Jacksonville, Florida area contact me looking for lace makers in that area. Please contact me privately if you live in that area and would be willing to make contact with this person. Thank you, Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, 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
Re: [lace] uploading photos
Avital is the best! Liz Raleigh, NC, USA Sue Babbs wrote: > Avital has added a link in "Arachne's signature" to the webshots - see the > last line - so we can find it easily now. - 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] Blog about Hapsburg veil
Karen, That is a very interesting blog post. Is there any place we can read the longer version? Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Karen Thompson wrote: > This is the blog I posted on the American History Museum website about > the Point de Gaze Hapsburg veil from 1881 made for Princess Stephanie > of Belgium for her wedding. > http://blog.americanhistory.si.edu/osaycanyousee/2011/06/the-finer-details-of-the-hapsburg-imperial-bridal-veil.html > The blog is a very shortened version of my research, and a compromise > with the editor for a general audience. I will be glad to answer > questions, either here or by e-mail, and would be delighted if anyone > has any clues to the transition of the veil from Princess Stephanie to > Mrs. Post, or any other insights. > > The veil is currently on display at Hillwood Museum in Washington, DC, > and I would urge any lace enthusiast coming to the area to see it. > When not on display it is folded in a large drawer in the American > History Museum in Washington, DC, where only a small portion can be > seen. Regretfully, the Hillwood Museum did not agree to host one of > the tours during the IOLI Convention in Bethesda, Maryland during the > first week of August, but any individual can go and see the veil from > now through the end of the year. > > -Karen in Washington, DC, 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 - 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] Scarf Pictures online
Wow! That is one gorgeous scarf! No wonder it won. Congratulations David, that is a beautiful piece of work. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA David C COLLYER wrote: > Dear Friends, > Clay has very kindly put pictures of my Toender scarf online. You can > see them at:- > > > http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 > > > In the folder called David Collyer's Shawl > > Enjoy > David in Ballarat, Australia > > - > 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
[lace] Sweet Briar 2011
Spiders, I just got home from spending another fab week at Sweet Briar (near Lynchburg, VA) making lace. For those of you who have not had the opportunity to attend I must say that it is a beautiful location and a beautifully run event. I had a great time making lace, eating the good food, making new friends and catching up with old ones. It is such a treat to be able to spend the entire week thinking and talking about nothing but lace. I would guess that about 40 people attended. Classes were taught by Anny Noben-Slegers, Susie Johnson and Bobbi Donnelly. Vending was by Susen Wenzel and Richard Worthen. It was such a blast that I am already looking forward to going again next year. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, 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
Re: Fw: [lace] Lace in Fashion
I happened to be in New York this week and observed several people wearing lace including a pair of ballet flats made of black plastic lace. Liz from Raleigh Sue T wrote: > I have seen lace coming in on fashion over the coming months and love it, > mid you I haven't seen anything when out and about, its all been in the > magazines. - 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] Re state fair exhibit (was Handmade)
David, If you were the judge I would know that my piece was in safe hands and I would not worry about framing it! Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA David C COLLYER wrote: > Then if I were judging your lace, I would have to disqualify it, for > much of my judging is done by viewing the rear of the article. > > One show I judge at does indeed have a section for framed pieces and > that's just fine. > > David in Ballarat - 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] Re state fair exhibit (was Handmade)
Branwyn, In my particular situation I was told it was one of the judges who had attached the ribbon to the lace through a picot and distorted the lace. So yes, I am concerned about letting the judges touch the lace. Our fair is pretty good about preventing fair goers from touching the lace. And there is an armed guard in the building when the fair is not open, although I have a hard time imagining someone breaking into the building to steal lace! Liz Redford Raleigh NC, USA Branwyn ni Druaidh wrote: > Re: judges not touching the lace > > Are people afraid that the judges are going to be so rough with the lace > that they are going to tear it or destroy it or something? I'm not talking > about random passersby, here. I'm talking about the judges. - 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] Re state fair exhibit (was Handmade)
In the North Carolina state fair the lace is not exhibited in glass cases. It is simply placed on a table. The table is placed out of reach of fair visitors and is watched by a fair volunteer. However that does not prevent damage. I picked up a lace edged hankie for a friend who had won a ribbon. Someone had looped the string from the ribbon through one of the picots and badly distorted the lace. Since then I always turn in my entries in a frame so that no one can actually touch the lace. All that being said I always turn something in. I want people to know that the lace hobby is still alive and well in North Carolina. I don't want the fair to have so few entries that they decide they don't need a lace category anymore. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA lacel...@frontier.com wrote: > I have to put in a good word on our state fair. All lace exhibits are in > locked glass cabinets. There's no way for a viewer to touch or pilfer. - 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] Hand made crochet - not.
Liz, The next time you have this conversation you can mention that if she were to enter a quilt that was made with a sewing machine into a show she would be expected to enter it in the machine made category. At least that is how it works for most quilt shows in the USA. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA The Lace Bee wrote: > As one lady said to me 'it's hand made because I made it' to which I replied > 'but you made it on a machine'. This was about knitting. I tried to explain > that she wouldn't call something made with a sewing machine hand made but she > said she would. > > Nowt so queer as folk. > > Kind Regards > > Liz Baker - 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 Guild Assessment Portfolio
Sr. Claire I applaude your decision to learn a new lace and I think Milanese is a great choice. I am just now preparing for a Milanese class I will be taking in April from Louise Colgan. I really love the fact that I have an excuse to buy all the beautiful silk threads that are available! Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Sister Claire wrote: > Hello friends, > > I was feeling a bit depressed about the chronic illness I live with, so I > decided to learn something new and long term. I decided to go for a full > three-level Lace Guild assessment in a new kind of lace. I chose Milanese > because I love tape laces and it seemed a logical accompaniment to the Cantu > lace that I still do and enjoy very much. I figure the assessment will take > six years, so my illness will just have to wait for that! > > At this point, I am just starting to work through the log book. How does one > prepare the portfolio of samples that gets sent in? For the beginner level > the pieces cannot be mounted, but they must be on numbered pages referenced > by the log book. > > This is surely not of general interest, but I'll be happy and very grateful > if someone could send me a private e-mail with the answer. > > Many thanks! > > 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. 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] Re: Lace Imprinting
I have been told that a layer of Saran Wrap is placed between the lace and the clay so that the lace never touches the clay. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Susan Reishus wrote: > "you have to get your lovely lace in touch with raw sticky clay. I'm not > confident that washing would make all right again" > > Since the lace would have to be washed afterward anyway, I would consider > spray > sizing or spray starch (then dried) as a protective coating. - 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] Exhibit of lace in Illinois
Wow! That was really amazing. I wonder how long it took to get the manequin dressed? I wonder how long it took the woman who wore this dress to get dressed? Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Susie Johnson wrote: > Click on the link below and you will go to a YouTube movie of the people > dressing a manikin with a beautiful lace dress. (I hope the link works > for you.) > Link to the staff dressing the manikin with the lace dress: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vghTOT01PgM - 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] Looking for lace makers in Central Florida
Dear Spiders, Do any of you live in the central Florida area? I have had someone email me looking for contacts. Please respond to me individually if you live in that area. Thank you, Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, 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
Re: [lace] Congratulations - Karen in Malta
Karen, that is awesome! Congratulations. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Sue Duckles wrote: > Hello All > > Can we all say a huge WELL DONE to Karen Zammit Manduca - 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] Steam Irons that Leak
I recently replaced my iron with a Rowenta. I had heard both good and bad things about them. However I have found that the only time my iron has leaked so far (I have had it about a year) was one time when I overfilled it. Otherwise I have had no problems. I do fill it with tap water. It heats up very fast but takes a very long time to cool off. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA jeria...@aol.com wrote: > Dear Sharon, > > By chance, was your iron a R*w*nta? I have bought 2 in the last decade, > and thrown both away. The sole plates leaked a lot, perhaps because I used > distilled water. - 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] Chantilly lace fan
Achim, What a lovely fan. It certainly looks handmade to me. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Achim Siebert wrote: > I'd like to show (off to) you a recent ebay purchase and would like to know > your professional opinion about it. > > It's a Chantilly fan and I think at least the lace is genuine. I'm not sure > about the fan sticks and their material - the length of the outmost ones is > 33 cm (13 inches), so the fan is quite huge opened. The sticks have quite > some gloss on the lower part, but the finer sticks for the lace are blunt and > even seem scratched (from cleaning?). The lace itself is in very good > condition, only a few of the picots have lost their shape and some silk ends > are showing on the outer border. The endings of the lace are different on > both sides (see on the right of the photo, it seems as if a second repetition > of the pattern was started to make it fit to the sticks - or to the original > sticks if those were different). > > Maybe some of you could give me some information about the fan stick material > (the seller said "faux tortoise", but I think it might even be real > tortoiseshell), the probable time the lace was made etc. - and maybe even a > rough estimation of the fans worth today, since I have no idea if I payed too > much or if this was a bargain. > > Here's a little gallery of it: > > http://gallery.me.com/achims63#100063&bgcolor=black&view=mosaic > > Thank you for watching and participating in the thrill I have over this nice > item! > > Best, Achim. > > - > 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] Tatting with Bobbins
I read about this in one of my quilting magazines. The company very tactfully said that they had learned that quilters were very passionate about their work. I am guessing this means they heard from a lot of people! Liz Redford Quilting and lacemaking in Raleigh, NC, USA. Susan Reishus wrote: > To illustrate the point; not long ago in the US, there was a commercial > (cartoon > graphics) that illustrated the desirable quilted properties of Northern > bathroom > tissue. Many were amused as the grey haired chignon'ed ladies were shown > with > knitting needles in motion, 'quilting' the debossed pattern and relief on the > toilet paper. They modified it a short time later, to a needle and thread > action, certainly after hearing from many. > > Best, > Susan Reishus - 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] crochet hooks
Over Christmas my Mother-in-law gave me a large number of crochet hooks that had belonged to her mother. Among them are two hooks that are marked "Size H USA" and "Size K USA". On the other side is "Boye". The K hook is larger than the H hook. Does anyone know how these sizes relate to the other crochet hook sizes? I am assuming that Boye is the name of the manufacturer. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Agnes Boddington wrote: > There are plenty of conversion charts on the internet to find the equivalent > sizes for US/UK crochet hooks and knitting needles. - 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] Fans
Linda, I have two very inexpensive fans with machine made lace on them. They both fold and unfold very smoothly and easily. In fact they both have much smoother actions than some of the paper fans that I have. Both were purchased for me by friends on trips to Mexico. I should probably also mention that they were purchased in the 1970's. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Linda Walton wrote: So I wondered, is it possible for a lace fan to be useful too? > Especially, could it fold and unfold. - 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] Lace stocking front
Alex, In reading the caption I get the impression that Mr. Wright is saying that stocking fronts in general were used in Queen Elizabeth's day. I don't think that Mr. Wright means that these particular stocking fronts are that old. They certainly don't look like the kind of lace that was being made asnd worn in the 1500's. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Alex Stillwell wrote: > > There is picture of two stocking fronts in 'The Romance of the Lace Pillow' > by Thomas Wright. In my edition they are in volume 1, opposite page 37. > However, there is something not quite right about the caption. It says > stocking fronts were used in Queen Elizabeth's day. However, these have the > periwinkle pattern worked in Regency Bucks and I believe this was a Victorian > development of Bucks point lace. - 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] Richard Worthen?
Kathryn, Richard was at the NCRL Lace Day in Asheville, North Carolina in October. Unfortunately I was too focused on selecting bobbins to ask him where he would be for the rest of the year. Liz Raleigh, NC, USA Kathryn wrote: > Does anyone know what Richard Worthen is doing these days? - 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] Advantages of Lace Guilds
Here, here!! I couldn't agree more. If it were not for my local lace group (a chapter of the IOLI) I would never have learned how to make lace in the first place. Now due to my membership in the local, regional and national groups I find out about lace classes that are being held all over the country. Then I learned about arachne and I hear about lace related things from all over the world. I have learned things I never knew I didn't know. Liz Raleigh, NC, USA jeria...@aol.com wrote: > For the Newbies on our Arachne list: > > Reviews of the various lace bulletins have been written to Arachne over the > years. It would be beneficial to the cause of lace preservation if you > joined, at the very least, your national organization of lacemakers. - 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] needlelace
Lorelei, What a lovely piece! Thank you for sharing it with all of us. Liz Raleigh, NC, 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
Re: [lace] Vintage lace shopping
I would like to put in a good word for lace samples. While I have always admired old lace, I never could afford anything that I saw. Then I discovered a lace dealer at the convention that had small samples that were well within my price range. Now I have a small collection of a number of different types of lace. I have placed them in acid free page protectors (the kind used for trading cards) with an index card of information in the adjoining pocket. I have had hours of entertainment examining them under a magnifyling glass and comparing them to my books. My next goal (after having read Pat Earnshaw's books on machine lace) is to find some samples of those. This have given me an affordable way to be able to collect. Liz Raleigh, NC, 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
