Re: [lace] An introduction

[Helene Ulrich]

Welcome Analisa.

I am sure you have already learned that lace makers are a very
friendly, helpful group of people.  Please do not hesitate to ask a
question (no question is to stupid/dumb), there is sure to be someone
who knows the answer you need.

We are currently getting ready for the annual bookmark exchange.  If
you would like to join, please contact   Lin Hudren
 and let her know.

Again, welcome to Arachne.

Helene Ulrich
Loris, SC

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[lace] An introduction

[Analisa Hall]

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to take a moment and introduce myself.  I have recently started
learning bobbin lace and I love everything about it!  I am a lace knitter,
crocheter and have learned some needle lace.  I have recently joined the
Puget Sound Lace Guild in Washington State as I am newly back to the states
from 20 years of being in the middle east (Qatar and Dubai).  I look
forward to learning more and I find your conversations very educational and
fascinating.

Kind Regards,

Analisa H. from a very rainy Everett Washington

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[lace-chat] Introduction cats

[Louise Hume]

Some cats really need their nine lives, don't they?!


I often must explain to my cats how banjos are made ! :-)

Louise in Central Virginia
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[lace] Re Introduction

[Karen]

Dear Anne,



While having a teacher can be a help, it is perfectly possible to learn
bobbin lace without a teacher.  I did, using various books.  What works for
one person instruction wise, doesn’t for another – so having more than one
book available when you start can be a help.  Of course, do ask here.



If obtaining equipment is difficult, it is possible to start off making your
own pillow and bobbins.  On this site, Brenda gives  instructions to make
paper bobbins (listed under the Lacemaking heading).  HYPERLINK
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/index.htmlhttp://paternoster.orpheuswe
b.co.uk/index.html   and there are links to descriptions of how to make a
pillow at HYPERLINK
http://lace.lacefairy.com/PillowsBobbins/BobbinPillows.htmlhttp://lace.lac
efairy.com/PillowsBobbins/BobbinPillows.html



Even if you get some bobbins, in my early years as a lacemaker, having
enough bobbins was always a consideration.  I had some whittled from
chopsticks and dowell to make up numbers.  Having an option to make your own
bobbins can be a help.



Thread was always a problem, until I discovered mail order.  I am sure
fellow Aracneans in Canada will let you know the best places to go for
resources to get started, including those which will take money orders.



Best of luck



Karen

in Coventry, where it is snowing heavily, and the world has turned white
while I have been writing this.












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[lace] An Introduction to Bedfordshire Lace

[Jean Leader]

This is David writing, as Jean is at the Glasgow Lace Day, where An 
Introduction to Bedfordshire Lace, which she wrote for The Lace 
Guild, is being launched. ('Launch' sounds very grand - actually 
she's sitting at a table selling copies and signing them.) So if you 
are within striking distance of Glasgow, hurry along.

Otherwise you can see details and download a pdf of the book contents 
with a free pattern extract from the 'Publications' section of The 
Lace Guild web site, http://www.laceguild.org/. (You can also order 
a copy from the 'Sales' section if you should wish.)

Thanks to those Arachne list members who volunteered to check 
patterns or proof-read the book. Complimentary copies will be in the 
post to them on Monday.

David
(in Glasgow, Scotland, UK)
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[lace] Milanese lace - An Introduction

[Jean Peach]

I have found the book Milaca Lace - An Introduction
by Patricia Read and Lucy Kincaid  for
8 pounds and 50 pence.  Of course there would be
postage as well, if you want to know where to get this
book please contact me privately.

Jean in Newbury UK

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