Re: [lace] pattern copyright and adaptations
While still on this subject, but not about lace, I have a book of quilting blocks that I wanted to print off and use for a master copy. The book handily came with a cd of all the blocks to print(and adjust size if you like). Since I knew the author, I emailed her and asked permission to make a master copy and have it bound at my local Staples shop. This way I can have the patterns without ruining my autographed copy of the book and make notations on the master copy. This was more of a courtesy really, as I could have done it and no one would have been the wiser. The author gave me the permission and wished me well on my journey. With the internet and email, this is a handy way to gain approval for copying if the book is current. Karen - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] pattern copyright and adaptations
My youngest son, Alex, who is 20, just informed me the other day that Jimi Hendrix(for all familiar with 1960's music) did not, nor does his estate, own any of his works, and they cannot afford a proper burial site for him because the record company owns all his music and anything Jimi Hendrix. So if you see a shirt, hear his music, etc., his family sees not a single penny of it, the music company does(has anyone seen the new Pepsi ad for instance). So that is copyright gone totally WRONG. Whatever you thought or think about Jimi's music or his life, the fact he signed away his rights, most likely because the music industry took advantage of him, is just a shame. Look at how Priscilla Presley was able to salvage Elvis' name is now his daughter is a multimillionaire because of her mother's careful use of the copyrights she holds. Karen - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Pattern copyright
If making items for money raising is against copyright, then woe be tide to all those who purchase Family Circle magazine and the like for putting patterns in their magazine for just that purpose. I think there is a point where the copyright issue becomes just a silly bit of nonsense. If you're making items to raise money for a cause, I would say make them, sell them, and if someone wants to come sue you, let them come. Imagine how silly THEY would look, having their attorney send a nasty letter to the care home about the abuse of coypyright. Logic has to come into play here. What if I bought yards and yards of fabric and made quilts to sell for the hospital bazaar. The fabric was actually printed panels. I guess selling them would be copyright. How silly it would be for a lawyer to send a letter to the volunteer office at the hospital telling us to cease and desist selling the quilts to raise money to help save lives. I wouldn't worry about it. Look at ebay. There are lots of pillows and the like being sold with Disney and other copyrighted items made into items that people have made and are selling. If you were to make some lace garters for example and sell them at a wedding show, I highly doubt you would be arrested for copyright infringement. This copyright issue comes up so often, it makes my head spin. It gets people so terrified to do anything and I think that's just ridiculous. Of course there's the stealers, but I would bet 99% of us are not out to rip off other's work, and I don't know anyone here who's become a millionaire making lace. Karen - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] pattern copyright and adaptations
And don't forget that each country has their own copyright rules, meaning that whatever US copyright rules apply to the US, doesn't necessarily apply to your country. You may have a copy of a book produced in the US, and copyrighted there, but in your country it might be quite allright for you to copy it. Copyright laws are different and everyone needs to be reminded that though this internet is a global society, each of us has to follow our own countries rules about copyright, not the US's only. Karen who is in Canada - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Stiffy
Here is a recipe I've used for crochet patterns that needed to be stiffened. I once made a lacey bride doll pattern, using white crochet cotton, had it on display for several years and never found it to have yellowed in any way, nor did I find any bugs on it, but that could be due to the northern climate I live in, so I can't say how it would react in other areas. - Starch finishes are a matter of personal preference. To vary the degree of stiffness, increase or reduce the amount of cornstarch. for best results, thoroughly soak damp items in the hot cornstarch solution, wring out and air dry, then when you are ready to iron, dampen items with water from a spray bottle, roll up and let sit one to two hours, then iron. Light finish; Mix 2 tsp. cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water, stir in 7 cups boiling water. Use for shirts. Medium finish; Mix 2 tbsp. cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water, stir in 7 cups boiling water. Use for work and play clothes, curtains. Stiff finish; Mix 3 tbsp. cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water, stir in 7 cups boiling water. Use for collars, cuffs, aprons, placemats. Extra stiff finish; Mix 1/2 cup cornstarch with 1 cup cold water, stir in 7 cups boiling water. Use for nurses' caps, crochet-work. Form and affix into final shape while still damp. To give fabrics new body, add 2/3 cups cornstarch directly to the washer, load detergent as agitation begins. To an automatic washer for a light starch finish, add 2/3 cup cornstarch in the last rinse. The are the recipes our grandmothers used in the days before spray starches came on the market. Karen Ontario, Canada - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Pool Noodles in Poole
LOL. That's funny. Imagine not finding a pool noodle in Poole! Karen who must be suffering from the heat to post this I'll try the shop in Poole. My mother often goes up to Poole on the train to shop (from Weymouth) but she walks with a stick, so I don't think she could manage to carry a 5ft pool noodle back to the station! - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Adobe Acrobat latest version
Doesn't your Adobe Acrobat constantly ask you to check for updates? Mine is a pain in the neck asking to check for updates each time I use the program so it's always the latest version. Maybe there's something you can click on in the software for it to pester you too so you'll always be up to date with the version?VBG When it downloads the latest version, it automatically installs it without you having to reboot or anything. Karen Ontario, Canada I also had trouble with the download, and then decided to check which version of Adobe I was using. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] political statements
I must not be getting all the emails. I haven't seen anything like that. I like to read all the messages, so I hope I'm not missing anything(lace or otherwise!). Karen Ontario, Canada - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 12:45 PM Subject: [lace] political statements The lace list is hardly the place to express one's political opinions...especially to an international audience...it is very inappropriate and i hope that i will see no further evidence of this bad taste...carole walker scott - 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]
Re: [lace] Back from Prague, part II - my workshop
As one of the lurkers, it's difficult not to fall back into lurkdom as the chatter becomes so much more intense and hard to follow, you tend to feel intrusive asking questions which to many are really silly. I will, however, endeavour to ask the questions that I may need to, even if I think they're so basic as to be silly to the pros. I must say, however, I have been on this list for many years, and, Tamara may have forgotten, but when I was a true novice, was kind enough to send me a bobbin carry bag. However, I'm still a novice, not having the time, and an illness, to have gone forth, but have never forgotten the kindness. I have just recently been bitten once again by the spider, and find myself once again reviewing my books and readying myself to 'make lace' again, so I'm sure there will be questions!VBG Karen Ontario, Canada Yes, we're glad to have ALL our Prague visitors back... But I hasten to add that each summer, we see the same thing... our seasoned lacemakers go off to their higher pursuits, and the newbies who have lurked all year have the courage to speak up and get help for questions they were hesitant to ask before... S could I respectfully ask that now that our travelers are home again, would the newbies PLEASE stay with us and not fade back into lurkdom? We have LOVED having your presence on the list this past month, and would miss you if you left!!! : ) Clay - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] lace on Czech folk costumes
That reminds me. There is a Renaisance festival not far from here, and I keep meaning to go, wondering if they have any lace there. It's supposed to be around Henry the VIII's time when there was much lace worn, and there are apparently a lot of booths with crafters. It's purported to be like a fair of old time. Actually, my brother and sister in law are planning to come this weekend, maybe that's something we can take them to and I can finally find out about the lace question there. http://www.renaissancefestival.com/viewEvent.asp?eventID=222 Karen Ontario, Canada I had an opposite experience lately with Czech costumes. I live in Nebraska and there are several small towns that celebrate the Czech culture in weekend festivals. I was just to one such festival a month ago (Clarkson, NE) and was disappointed by the lack of lace that I saw. I made a special attempt to watch the 'queen' contest where girls from around the state were competing for the state Czech heritage queen crown. I saw very little handmade lace on the costumes...though they were lavishly decorated with storebought embroidery. There were two vendors there that had imported Czech items (mainly glassware and garnet jewelry) that I asked about lace. I was directed to a big bin of machine made embroidered eyelet 'lace'...not what I was looking for. Karen Bovard The ShuttleSmith Omaha, NE - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Straw vs ethafoam
As a total novice, I notice that many intermediate and experts have a mixture of both ethafoam and straw pillows. I'm wondering which pillows you prefer, and why. I know that the ethafoam can become worn easier after much use with the pins. Is it the same with the straw, or does the straw tend to 'regroup' better after being used over and over with the pins. I hope I'm making sense here. Most novices start with the ethafoam because of it's cheaper cost, but as you progress and become better, do you prefer to move up to straw because it's better to work with? I must say this is the most active I've been on this list, as I'm usually a lurker, who hasn't done any lace in some time, and I'm finding this thread most interesting. Karen Ontario, Canada - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] making a straw-filled bolster
Sounds like a good reason sneak into a farmers freshly cut straw field under cover of darkness!LOL Yes, I know you would have to let it dry completely first, but the fun would be to have made a pillow out of ill gotten gains!LOL Karen First make a cloth bag to hold the straw. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Maing a straw-filled bolser
While our area is slowly becoming more houses and less farmland, we still do have farms around, and that's a thought! Honestly though, I doubt I'd do it, as I'm sure I'd make a total mess of it. I'd be best off buying a straw filled pillow, but the thought of being naughty is intriguing! Karen Or you could wait and follow the straw baler as the dried straw is baled. There's always some left on the field. That way you'll be sure it's already dry, and I haven't yet met a farmer who objected to the odd bits of straw and hay being collected for rabbits and guinea pigs. There'd be more than enough straw to fill three or four bolsters. Unless, of course, you want the fun of making it out of ill-gotten gains. Jean in Poole - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Legal wear
My mother, a legal secretary, said this link would be helpful when I asked her what was the norm here in Canada. It seems this link is helpful for other countries as well. While it doesn't necessarily address lace(there is some mention in the histories), it does give a history of what is the normal wear. I found it rather interesting. http://www.harcourts.com/legal.html Karen Ontario, Canada - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] survey of storage of lace pillows!!
I have several pillows of ethafoam, covered with navy blue cotton, as well as several blocks and rolls covered. I have them in the basement, under my worktable, and the blocks and rolls in a plastic drawer. The 2 pillows I have(different sizes) have covers on them. Since they're ethafoam, I don't think they're is anything I need to do to preserve them. The rolls are actually pool noodles, covered. I made the larger pillow myself, using a box cutter to shave it to the appropriate size(rounding down the sides) and cutting a square out to fit blocks and a roller, then covering the bottom with fibreboard, covering the pillow with navy cotton, gluing that down, then felt on the bottom. Then I made a cotton cover(same fabric) and used a string to gather it underneath so if I had a project on it, I could cover it up for travelling or what not to keep it all safe. While I would love to have a 'real' lace pillow, I don't make enough lace to warrant the expense, and the ethafoam does the trick. I had bought, about 5 years ago, a 4'x3' piece of ethafoam, of which I still have a lot left. The balance of the foam is in my walk in closet in my bedroom. If there is anyone in Ontario who would like some, let me know, I'd be glad to share it!VBG Karen Ontario, Canada I thought of a new survey, it's of big interest to me as I am wondering myself. How many lace pillows do you have and how do you store them? Irene Whitham in the middle of a mess, trying to get out - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] survey of storage of lace pillows
Holy moly!VBG That's all I'm going to say! Karen Let's see. Many of the pillows are just around here and there with projects (UFOs) awaiting my attention. These include: 1. 24 cookie with Cantu (from a workshop) on the couch 2. Monster all-in-one with floral Bucks (ditto) on floor by couch with its flat cookie insert; the roller and tilted inserts are on the dining room table (does this count as 3 pillows?) 3. large roller with Bucks in color (ditto) on the dining room table 4. 20 cookie with Tonder (ditto) on the lace stand 5. Maltese (never actually used) on dining room chair 6. medium roller with Torchon (for demos) somewhere in the bedroom 7. small bolster with baby lace (ditto) by the bed Other pillows I normally store atop a cabinet. I tie up the bobbins carefully so the pillows can be filed side-by-side, on-end, like books. Normally #6 7 are here, too: 8. French-style travel with Bucks (for demos) 9. 18 octagonal block with Russian spare block for above, with enlarged Honiton 10. 18 cookie currently empty (going to convention) 11. Swiss block currently empty 12. Fold-up travel pillow from SMP currently empty 13. 18 cookie (going to consignment table at convention) 14. 12 cookie (ditto) 15. large bolster (for needlelace) currently empty piece of Styrofoam with chameleon (from workshop--had to free up the 18 cookie) piece of styrofoam with bird (mother's UFO) Let's see, that's 15 pillows, plus two extra inserts for the monster all-in-one, minus two or three going to market, plus three projects on spare pieces And that comes to 11 UFOs (I didn't join that thread). Robin P. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA http://www.pittsburghlace.8m.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] framing question
I have a lovely piece of Brugge's lace, brought back by my stepmother from Brugge(A place called Lace Symphony-Wollestraat). It was already framed, and very well at that. The backing is a very solid piece of wood, and is very tightly on there, with a glass frame. I do believe it was framed to last. It's hung on my hallway for 3 or 4 years now, and there is no discolouration at all, even in our northern climate. BTW, it's a beautiful picture of a horse and carriage, with flowers surrounding it, and a rolled banner underneath with Brugge written on it. It's very inspirational, though I doubt I could ever do anything close to it! Hope this helps. Karen Ontario, Canada Hi Devon and everyone Regarding framing the lace - I'd say yes to covering the back and yes to leaving a gap between fabric and glass. I have had some pieces in a frame for years (granted, in the damp west coast climate) and they seem fine. If the back is covered with conservation quality paper, it would 'breathe' but still serve its purpose, yes? my two bits' worth Bev in Sooke, BC (west coast of Canada) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] laces used by judges
Lovely. In my opinion, the Brits have always dressed up their officials nicely. No one that I've ever seen has come close to my favourite, Queen Elizabeth I. Imagine being charged with making lace for her, and caring for it! That would have been hard, and most likely by candlelight too, and paid a pittance! But boy, it was lovely. Karen Ontario, Canada Here is a picture of Lord Denning, (from a book cover, I think), showing him in his robes as a Law Lord. http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/0406176086.02.LZZZ.jpg He became Master of the Rolls, the most senior judge in England, but I think his outfit is typical of a High court Judge. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Iron on patterns
Don't forget you can always set the copier to reverse them so they don't come out mirror image. Most copiers have that option. Karen I got the magazines (there have been two that I know of so far) at The Lacemaker (Ohio) but haven't used any of the patterns yet. I plan on photocopying them like any book pattern. Of course, that would come out mirror image to ironing them onto card, but that shouldn't matter with Cantu. Robin P. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA http://www.pittsburghlace.8m.com/ - 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]
