[lace] Early Laces
I have just started an Early Lace from Rosemary Shepherdâs book. It is an edge- but I have repeated it, (footside to footside) to make a double si9ded piece. It seems to be working OK!! Gil Dye has another book out now, I think - #5 in the series? Where can one get it? â Can one get it directly from her? I seem to have lost the URL to her web site â and Mr Google canât seem to find it!! Grrr! Yes I know there is a great write-up by Jeri and it will be in the Archives, but I donât seem to be able to fine the Archives at the moment. More Grrr!! I love the Early Laces, and now, with this bad eye that surgery made worse I feel the early laces may be all I can make these days â putting up a pin Where Necessary, rather than in properly defined pinholes!! I rather like a pattern I have with âfeathersâ but that takes specific pins in holes, so I have left that till I get more used to not having good 3D perspective! I have happy memories of the class I took with Gil a couple of years ago, and hope to add to my collection of her books. They are gems â not just for the lace patterns, but for the History she writes, too. The History of Lace is a fascinating subject, and to be able to make the lace from those times is Great. I recently did a class with rosemary Peel on the Early Tatting â but I am glad we tat in todayâs way, though, not how they did it long ago Regards from Liz. in Melbourne Oz. - 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] Early laces book errata - Thanks!
Thank you, Liz! Really valuable for those who own the book. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center -- In a message dated 9/9/2012 11:23:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lizl...@bigpond.com writes: I have just found out that there are some alterations available for downloading and printing off for the Rosemary Shepherd book An Early Lace Workbook. Go to http://www.lacedaisypress.com.au/publication1.html And scroll down below the book, and you will find 6 PDF pages you can print. Some text, and some are diagrams. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. - 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] Early laces book errata
Thank you very much, Liz, for this information. I have already printed the pages. So, in the future, if I want to make something of the book, I will have the corrections there. On the other hand, although it is very probable that I never do anything of the book, I must say that it is an excellent study of the early laces as well as of the materials used for making bobbin lace. And, although many things said in the book we have already heard of them separately, the good thing is that we are able to read them all together in a same text. So, after reading the book, I have been able to connect ideas I had read, and that are now linked. I am always happy when somebody publishes a book like Rosemary Shepherd's, as there are not many new books on bobbin lace research. I really like this one. Best regards from Antje González, in Spain. - 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] Early laces book errata
I have just found out that there are some alterations available for downloading and printing off for the Rosemary shepherd book An Early Lace Workbook. Go to http://www.lacedaisypress.com.au/publication1.html And scroll down below the book, and you will find 6 PDF pages you can print. Some text, and some are diagrams. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. lizl...@bigpond.com - 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] Early laces. - also frustration !!!
Hi Carol It may be that the thread has gone a little brittle. Try putting the thread in a steamy bathroom for a few hours to see if this revives it. I have done this on a number of occasions and it has helped. I was at a course doing Honiton lace a few years ago when it was very hot. At each break, coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, we put a slightly damp cloth (I think it was a white hankie or tissue because you don't want the colour to run from the cover cloths) over the work and the threads to stop the thread drying out and breaking.Obviously not at nighttime as it does not want to get too damp because that brings problems of its own.. Maureen East Yorkshire UK Where it is cloudy and windy but warm - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] Early laces. - also frustration !!!
HI Liz and Hina - et al, I gave a wry smile when I read about not liking the frustration of too much of the same disaster!One of my students is making one of Jenny Hester's lovely wall-hangings, and is using Madeira thread, which I recommended, and which I very often use, with no problems at all. However, my student is experiencing problems with the cream thread, which is breaking far too often - maybe bought from a supplier who keeps it on the stall for too long, or in sunlight, or some other disastrous venue for threads.She is still continuing with it, but I am sure I would have given up long since, and used the scissors. On a happpier note, I contacted the makers and, although we hadn't a clue who the supplier was, they kindly sent another reel, so by the time we get back to classes after the summer break, I am hoping she will be finding this new reel a lot less trouble! Carol - in Suffolk UK 'Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day.' - Original Message - From: Elizabeth Ligeti lizl...@bigpond.com To: Arachne lace@arachne.com Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 4:55 AM Subject: [lace] Early laces. Gina, I like a challenge too, - but not one that gets me too frustrated. I take on challenges all the time - but Fun challenges, not Grr! ones!!! Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. lizl...@bigpond.com -- - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Early laces.
Gina, I like a challenge too, - but not one that gets me too frustrated. I am prepared to go back, and undo to a certain extent, but when it constantly happens at every repeat or every few minutes, then the Fun goes out of it, - and the lace goes out the window - well almost! :)) I take on challenges all the time - but Fun challenges, not Grr! ones!!! You also say Flight costs from Pittsburgh to Portland are prohibitive Well, try them from Melbourne, Australia!! :)) I am thinking about the Portland Convention, next year - Just thinking at this stage, though I did happen to mention it to DH - just in passing...!!! :)) Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. lizl...@bigpond.com -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 437 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] Early laces....and Oregon!
I'm anxious to see Rosemary's new book too as I am another early lace enthusiastand I second the mention of Lenka's wonderful interpretations in fine silver and copper. I was one of the lucky ones who got to take two classes with her (Ithaca and Denver) before she stopped teaching. But I must askwhat is it with Oregon and fiber of late? Is there something in the water? Every time I turn around, I hear of a fiber event which is going to be in Oregon! The IOLI convention next summer, the 1st ever Sock Summit (a knitters' event) this summer, and SOAR (Spin-Off Autumn Retreat sponsored by Spin-Off Magazine for handspinners...) this fall. H. I think I must be destined to go out there! Like Liz, I've started dropping hints to my DH too. vbg Vicki in Maryland - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Early laces
Gina, Noelene, has got in first!! I was about to mention Rosemary Shepherd's new book on the Early laces. It has a few patterns and very clear working diagrams, and a lot of history about the early laces, threads, etc. A very interesting read. Like Noelene, I am trying out one of her patterns, - on my little travel pillow, - in Presencia Finca Metallic thread. Rosemary's book compliments Tamara's work shown in the IOLI bulletin. If you want to make some of the early laces, - then these are the best 2 sources you can find, I think. Le Pompe has Some instuctions, but I have learned far more from Rosemary and Tamara, - and can now understand the wood cut patterns better, and understand how they made their lace in those far off days. I love the Reticella- type laces - both bobbin and needle made, (much easier!!) and now these 2 ladies have come up with such clear instructions and diagrams, I can really get going on the bobbin lace variety, - and enjoy making them! After all, Our lacemaking, these days, is purely done for our own pleasure, so enjoying the making is a large part of the craft. If it is a hassle to get it right, then it is no fun, and defeats the whole purpose!. Regards from Liz in Melbourne lizl...@bigpond.com -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 437 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
