[lace] Thank you Jeri
Like others, I'm guilty of lurking, so (fingers crossed that I don't initiate any more flames) . A huge thank you to Jeri for her many, many, interesting contributions. I might not always have read them, but I certainly appreciate them!! Am I being too honest? But I am in awe of the knowledge that goes in to them and the time and skill taken to write them. And I definitely appreciated the link to the National Trust bulletin. I've been a member of the National Trust for 20 years - and have not seen this bulletin before! Not just me, DH didn't know about it either. So thank you Jeri, for pointing us to it. I'm mystified by some of the emails appearing in the Digest, we seem to hear only half the discussion, and what we do see is very odd. Why would anyone want to vilify another lace maker? We all make mistakes, but that is no reason for personal attacks. Are we sure we haven't acquired a troll? I hope I haven't said the wrong thing. I usually keep my head down when there is any 'argumentation'. 'Least said soonest mended' as my Gran used to say. It is all so sad and unnecessary, and we've lost so many good people over the years because of a few bad words. I understand that Jeri's departure is for technical reasons (aol vs majordomo). As Elizabeth said, the digest version contains all Jeri's emails, so, respectfully, could Jeri continue posting while others switch to the digest version of arachne? Sending love, peace and Season's Greetings to all! Jane New Forest, 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Thank you Jeri
Hi Jeri My thanks as always for all your help and encouragement. Please do not be offended when anyone complains she has not received your messages. It is a compliment stemming from the dismay that she may have missed something interesting. Blow the dust, let,s make lace 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/
[lace] Thank You
Hi I am just back from holiday and would like to thank everyone for the support shown to me and explain whilst I am not hosting the Christmas Card Exchange this year, I have not declined to do the exchange , This year I have not had the option, Lin jumped in with both feet and pulled the rug from under me . Whilst I know it should not be taken for granted I do the exchange it would have nice to receive a mail from Lin , But I had to read like everyone else. Which is not nice. Last Year was the best year ever 122 cards, This is my first post on the matter after I have just arrived back from holiday . I just wanted to put my side of the story forward. Once again take care Janet. - 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] Thank You for Documenting the 2017 IOLI Convention, Philadelphia
To all who have shared experiences and many photos of the 2017 I nternational Organization of Lace convention - a huge thank you. There is no doubt but what this has been the most documented lace convention ever, and that your "contributions" are now in permanent places where people can read them for many decades to come. You have established a standard to follow in coming years. Just as we are interested in lace history of the first quarter of the 20th century (1900 through1925), this is exactly what we need to do every year, so that future generations can learn what we have been doing in the first quarter of the 21st century. You have confirmed that ace is not a dead art. You have contributed to lace history, which is primarily the history of women, and that is a very good thing. In gratitude, Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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] Thank You
to all who have signed up to participate in this year's bookmark exchange. i hope you will be pleased with your partner's bookmark to you. please remember to send a photograph to Jenny je...@brandis.com.au o âfâ your bookmark to your partner. if you are unsure if your partner was able to send in a photo of her own, please send one to Jenny so she can make sure everyone is represented on her web pages. thank you. your help makes sure Jenny has the best web pages available to all of us to peruse for ideas and just to drool. for those who were not able to join in the fun this year for extenuating circumstances, i do hope you are able to vicariously enjoy the activity by viewing Jenny's hard work in providing us with a view of the awesome work of lacers world wide. i also hope your difficulties are lessened soon. there is no down side to sharing lace or even enjoying the results. thank all of you for being a part and making this year's bookmark exchange worthy. your continued support encourages hosting this event. â Hugs, Lin and the Mali [image: Design Works - Cross Stitch Kits - 123Stitch.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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Thank You!
I just wanted to post a quick thank you to Cheryl Horlein in SA and Julie Todd in NZ for the beautiful bookmarks! I shall treasure them! A special thanks to Lin Hudren and Jenny Brandis and anyone else involved. It was my first bookmark exchange and definitely not my last. The website is gorgeous. Thank you! Analisa in Everett WA 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] Thank you.. got a picture!
Well, how quick can that be. Thank you So those who are keen to take pictures for me.. kindly be patient as I am sure to have another request! Amazing Arachnids. Brian - 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] Thank you
Sorry to be slow in saying thank you to Yael, Jeanette, Anna and Brenda for sending information on DMC 50, Cotona 50 and Aurifil threads. I have a touch of early winter flu at the moment but, when I am feeling brighter, I will investigate Mako Aurifil and possibly Cotona 50 from Israel. Thanks also to Arachne. You are my "go to" place when I have questions that need to be answered. There is always someone who has the answer I need and at the tip of Africa here, we do not feel so far away. Thanks all. Janis Savage - 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] thank you; bobbin winders
Thank you for the replies concerning bobbin winders. I've been looking at the various models that have been suggested. Sylvie in warm and rainy Cherry Valley, Illinois 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] thank you and OIDFA
Thank you for the suggestions made, regarding names of several lace making magazines/journals. I have subscribed to one and am in the process of selecting another. A friend of mine is returning from a trip to Estonia, in which she had a wonderful experience. How nice it is, to know that an OIDFA Congress will take place there. Sylvie - 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] thank you
Jeri, Thank you, kindly for the email regarding Lori Howe. During my early years of lace making, much was learned from browsing Lori's web site. Through the years, I frequently suggested that new lace makers visit her web site. Lori made great contributions to the publicity, of lace making around the world. Sylvie A Roy Nguyen in cool and damp Cherry Valley, Illinois 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] Mounting finished lace, thank you all!
Dear Knowledgeable Ones, I daresay we are all learning things we didn't know about mounting lace! You've convinced me I do need to spend the time to actually sew the lace onto suitable fabric, and to use archival materials, and to not let lace touch the glass! I will go and un-mount a couple of pieces right away! Many, many thanks for all the thoughtful replies, book suggestions, and links. We will all be better for this. Thank you, Sally in Oregon, where it was nice enough for a brisk bicycle ride this afternoon - 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] Thank you
2 big thank yous - one to Gon for her patterns each week, - and the new site is good - especially to download a pattern. You put so much work into it Gon, and I, like many others, I'm sure, are very grateful - especially for the English version!! 2nd Thank You is to Devon for another wonderfully interesting article in the IOLI Bulletin. I received mine last week, and really enjoyed reading it - as usual, but Devon's offering was the stand-out. As usual she caused one to sit and think...!!! I learn So much and appreciate old laces so much more when articles like this point out oddities etc. I am glad the Arachne people at Convention have had a good lunch/meeting. I have always enjoyed them and it is so much fun to meet people 'for real' after meeting them online. How I wish I was there this year, too!! Regards from Liz in sunny, but very cold 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Thank you for Bulgarian lace responses
Thank you to all who send responses to my query regarding lacemaking in Bulgaria. Sally - 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] Thank You
Dear All , I would like to say Thank You to all who helped me so I can now send messages to the list , Many Thanks Janet - 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] Thank-you to everyone.
Hi all, Just wanted to drop a thank-you not for all the advice I have received. My beginner lace kit arrived today with cookie, bobbins and the book Bobbin Lace without a Teacher. Other books should arrive soon. Ehud __ Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today And don't worry 'bout tomorrow, hey, hey, hey Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today. The Grass Roots, Live for Today __ Please consider donating to my Ride to Conquer Cancer. My donation page is: http://tinyurl.com/mpjuvyw - 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] Thank you for the pattern
We'd like to say thank you again to Sue Turnbull who provided today's pattern for the Lace Guild Advent Calendar - this is the fourth one she's sent us since 2009. If you haven't looked at the website Advent Calendar on an iPad or other tablet before and are wondering where to find the pattern, click on the date - it's white when there's a pattern. Jean and David Leader Lace Guild website: http://www.laceguild.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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] thank you
I have been remiss and need to change my ways. Thank you to all of you who shared you patterns with the Beehive Lacers for the IOLI Convention notebook. You all responded so great. If there is anyone who would still like to send some they will still be accepted and again thank you to all. Becca - 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] Thank you - Re: Needle lace questions
Thank you to all the dear Arachnes that answered my question! I'm going to work the piece on a pillow, because I fear I'd soil it too much if I work it on the hand. Have prepared my calico pad, drawing on plain paper and film on top, and tomorrow I'll couch the design in. I hope the product is presentable enough to show all of you a picture once it's done! Thanks again for your kind replies, Debora Lustgarten In a slowly warmer Toronto - 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] Thank you.
I would like to say Thank you, too, to Jean & David for all the work they do with the UK Lace site. For the first time I have had a go at the Advent Calendar competition. Now I have a laptop with me on holiday, with enough download to look up a few things, I thought I would have a go!! Thank you also to Clay and Sue for their help with transfering the photos to flickr. I SO enjoy being a part of this group, and reading the spost,. And seeing photos of your work. I am currently on holiday - (location is the bottom right hand corner of the mainland of Australia!!), and have been doing some patchwork while sitting in the boat while Dh fishes - Inland lake, I hasten to say, not out in the ocean!) In the cabin of an evening, I have finished laying an outline for some needlelace, and am currently working on some filet lace. I have Oya, and Puncetto also with me - so I won't get bored!!! Happy Christmas to you all, and evey good wish for 2013. Liz currently in Mallacoota, 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Thank you
Hi I have been inundated with useful suggestions on how to use continental bobbins and alternative ways of making lace. I have replied privately to most people but want to apologise if I have missed any one. It seems that half the Arachneans have 'embroiderers thumb' as one member put it, and I now have lots of ideas to try out over the summer. Thanks again to all of you and I will keep you posted. Regards Angela (from sunny Sussex) - 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] Thank you!
I have been surprised to see my book mentioned on Arachne lately. There is such a wealth of lace books now I am astonished that anyone would still use mine. It is hard probably for younger lacemakers to imagine what it was like when I was looking for help to learn bobbin lace. I had learned to crochet, knit, tat and sew my own clothes all from books. I had been a handweaver for some time and I did attend classes for help with weaving. But when I looked for answers about bobbin lace they were hard to come by. Now one only has to choose among a host of available books. I can no longer make lace myself - I have only a fumbly grip between thumb and forefinger which makes is very hard to set pins. But I am constantly pleased to hear what is going on in the lace world A few old lace friends keep in touch and then there is Arachne! It is a totally different world from the time when I was eagerly looking for answers. I am so pleased to have been a part of it. Doris Southard - 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] Thank you
When I think of how many years I have been in this group LOL...and I know I was not one of the first but it was in the 90s that I joined. How time flies along with your bobbins LOL. Actually it is all the wonderful lace makers and their generosity of spirit. It is the sharing of techniques, knowledge, tips, etc that makes this such a wonderful list. I think we have stood the test of time. I can't imagine this list ever disappearing LOL. Hoping it is here until I take my last breath. (Let me die with my bobbins in my hand and my lace pillow in my lap) Cearbhael -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Alex Stillwell Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 4:24 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Thank you cjohnson0...@comcast.net Hi Arachnids Thank you Susie for letting us know the date, I am a relative new-comer to Arachne. I wish to add my thanks to Susie's 'No one has mentioned that today is our Sweet 16th birthday. Thanks again to Liz Reynolds. She has made it possible for us to communicate via this medium since 1995, without charge. Her gift has given many lacemakers opportunities to increase their knowledge about lace. And thanks to Avital for being our Webmaster for many years.' Also from me a personal thank you to Jeri Ames and Tess for all the professional expertise they are prepared to share with us. Keep lacemaking everyone 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://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] Thank you
cjohnson0...@comcast.net Hi Arachnids Thank you Susie for letting us know the date, I am a relative new-comer to Arachne. I wish to add my thanks to Susie's 'No one has mentioned that today is our Sweet 16th birthday. Thanks again to Liz Reynolds. She has made it possible for us to communicate via this medium since 1995, without charge. Her gift has given many lacemakers opportunities to increase their knowledge about lace. And thanks to Avital for being our Webmaster for many years.' Also from me a personal thank you to Jeri Ames and Tess for all the professional expertise they are prepared to share with us. Keep lacemaking everyone 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] thank you for the suggestions!
What a wonderful group this is! I heard back from a number of you about my troubles starting my Torchon fan pattern, including some who have the book/cd, with suggestions for me. I can't tell you how overwhelmed I am by the kindness of strangers out there. I look forward to some quiet time one evening this week, when I can sit with printed out emails and my lace pillow and try to get myself going with this piece. To those who offered help, my sincere gratitude. And, yes, you can bet I'll be in touch when/if I need some more guidance! Everyone commented that I should have mentioned where I live. I am in Central New Jersey, in the US. I know there are some lace groups way north of me (have traveled to their lace days for the sake of vendors), but know of nothing down in my area. But, if there are any other Central NJ people on this list, please do be in touch. Thank you again for your help and your welcoming emails! arlene in nj - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
[lace] thank you all
Just a big thank you for all your good wishes for a speedy recovery of my broken wrist. The good thing is that it is my left wrist and I am right-handed. The bad thing is that it hurts. It'll pass. Thanks again, Agnes - Elloughton UK - 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] Thank you to Ruth Budge - Lace RXP representative
To avoid any concerns about "advertising" on Arachne, I'll reply to Marji privately. Ruth thelacema...@optusnet.com.au -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Marji Sakievich Sent: Monday, 28 December 2009 8:49 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Thank you to Ruth Budge - Lace RXP representative What is the difference between Lace 2000 and Lace RXP? Marji - 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] Thank you to Ruth Budge - Lace RXP representative
What is the difference between Lace 2000 and Lace RXP? Marji --- On Sat, 12/26/09, Jenny Brandis wrote: From: Jenny Brandis Subject: [lace] Thank you to Ruth Budge - Lace RXP representative To: "Arachne List" Date: Saturday, December 26, 2009, 8:09 PM This is an unsolicited and heartfelt thank you Thank you Ruth! Some time ago I bought Lace 2000 from Ruth and she suggested I save my Lace 2000 files in a folder in the My Documents rather than the default folder in the Programs area suggested by the program . I did and continued to do so when I migrated to Lace RXP. That small idea was brilliant!! I had backed up My Documents and My Photos just days before the computer crashed so all the lace patterns I had drawn are safe. Saving me hours of time it would have taken to reconstruct them. If I could have with my own originals. So THANK YOU RUTH Now if only Ruth had told me to backup my Favourites/Bookmarks - I soo miss all those sites I had earmarked to go back to and explore more fully. Oh, well, just have to do some surfing and find different ones - 'cos you never seem to find the same ones twice :-) LOL Hugs to Ruth Jenny B - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com - 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] Thank you to Ruth Budge - Lace RXP representative
Oh Jenny!I'm embarrassed now!! Are you sure I "suggested" that?? Because I don't do it myself - all my files just go in the Lace RXP folder! BUT, I do have my weekly backup wizard set to backup Lace RXP as well as My Documents. I'm so glad you patterns are safe. And I do apologise for not telling you to backup your Favourites!!! I didn't know you were going to have a computer crash - otherwise, I'm sure I would've emailed you and told you what to back up - probably on that non-functioning email address you had a couple of weeks ago!!! (VBG) (Don't worry ladies, Jenny and I are friends and we can tease each other without misinterpretation). Ruth thelacema...@optusnet.com.au -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Jenny Brandis Sent: Sunday, 27 December 2009 2:10 PM To: Arachne List Subject: [lace] Thank you to Ruth Budge - Lace RXP representative This is an unsolicited and heartfelt thank you Thank you Ruth! Some time ago I bought Lace 2000 from Ruth and she suggested I save my Lace 2000 files in a folder in the My Documents rather than the default folder in the Programs area suggested by the program . I did and continued to do so when I migrated to Lace RXP. That small idea was brilliant!! I had backed up My Documents and My Photos just days before the computer crashed so all the lace patterns I had drawn are safe. Saving me hours of time it would have taken to reconstruct them. If I could have with my own originals. So THANK YOU RUTH Now if only Ruth had told me to backup my Favourites/Bookmarks - I soo miss all those sites I had earmarked to go back to and explore more fully. Oh, well, just have to do some surfing and find different ones - 'cos you never seem to find the same ones twice :-) LOL Hugs to Ruth Jenny B - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.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] Thank you to Ruth Budge - Lace RXP representative
This is an unsolicited and heartfelt thank you Thank you Ruth! Some time ago I bought Lace 2000 from Ruth and she suggested I save my Lace 2000 files in a folder in the My Documents rather than the default folder in the Programs area suggested by the program . I did and continued to do so when I migrated to Lace RXP. That small idea was brilliant!! I had backed up My Documents and My Photos just days before the computer crashed so all the lace patterns I had drawn are safe. Saving me hours of time it would have taken to reconstruct them. If I could have with my own originals. So THANK YOU RUTH Now if only Ruth had told me to backup my Favourites/Bookmarks - I soo miss all those sites I had earmarked to go back to and explore more fully. Oh, well, just have to do some surfing and find different ones - 'cos you never seem to find the same ones twice :-) LOL Hugs to Ruth Jenny B - 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] Thank you everybody (couching brides)
So, in doing reticello or similar types of needle lace, is couching the brides "normal" or am I doing it wrong? I've dabbled in an assortment of needle laces. My impression is that the "free" shapes are generally couched down, because the shape must be maintained. The "embedded" laces, such as reticella and the other removed-thread (I refuse to re-kindle the "drawn/pulled" fire) laces are, at least in modern times, often put into a frame such as stretcher bars. This maintains the woven surrounding threads in their proper positions. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA robinl...@socal.rr.com - 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] Thank you everybody
So, in doing reticello or similar types of needle lace, is couching the brides "normal" or am I doing it wrong? Thank you so much for your patience in reading through this whole missive. Bronwen That's a very provocative question? Firstly, anything that makes the lace more beautiful is good. If you second attempt brought you closer to the result you wish, then you are on the right track. What works, works! Now, I have not done a huge amount of needle lace, but step one is "couching the outline". Then the fillings are worked between the outlines, and finally the edges are worked, with the possible addition of picots and other adornments. Large laces are made of multiple motifs connected by brides which are worked like the edges of motifs. The outline has to be supported until the lace is completed, then the lace is released from the couching and what you have is an unattached threadwork, rather than an embroidery. Personally, I don't get too hung up in terminology because the transition from drawn thread work to true needlelace was gradual and stepwise. Eventually, it just didn't make sense anymore to first un-weave the fabric to have a hole to put the lace in. (Especially since the thread was hand spun and then hand woven!) Patty - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Thank you everybody
I received many wonderful responses from the list. Thank you all for taking the time to answer me! Mostly I was given the advice to ask questions, so I will. Good thing I'm not shy, right? A little background info, first: About 4 years ago, I had the chance to learn pulled thread embroidery, with the idea that I would be able to continue on to learn reticello, punta in aria, and other needle laces. This was a lovely idea, unfortunately, it fell apart in the implementation. Right after I had the basics (preparing the cloth, pulling the threads, wrapping the warp and weft left in, doing some very basic embellishments like spiders) I moved from North Carolina to Colorado. From what I can tell, in my regional group, there are some very wonderful bobbin lacers around, but I was the first to work pulled thread embroidery and then to start teaching myself reticello. I have yet to move on to punta in aria. I have been reading websites, and what books I could find, and they are nice, but I learn best from seeing something done. All this is to say: I was having trouble with tension. My very first reticello-like design (taken from a pattern book from the 1500's) came out looking nothing at all like it was supposed to look. The second piece, I couched the brides down to the paper, and the lace came out ... well, not perfect, I have a long way to go, but looking like the design should look. So, in doing reticello or similar types of needle lace, is couching the brides "normal" or am I doing it wrong? Thank you so much for your patience in reading through this whole missive. Bronwen -- Per pale argent and purpure, two phoenixes counterchanged sable and argent each rising from flames proper. "It is sometimes the most fragile things that have the power to endure and become sources of strength." - May Sarton "Only a life lived in the service to others is worth living."- Albert Einstein "Out of clutter, find Simplicity. From discord, find Harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." - Anais Nin - 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] thank you for German translation
20?? ;-) Sue in EY On 29 May 2009, at 14:06, Beth McCasland wrote: (my birthday is later this month, and it's one with a "0"). - 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] thank you for German translation
Thank you to Gabriele and Antje that provided translation and intrepretation to the German lace instructions, and to the many others that offered help. Now all I have to do is dig through my thread stash to find the thread and wind bobbins! Or discover that I don't have the right thread, now that I know what I'm looking for, and order some, with a birthday bobbin (my birthday is later this month, and it's one with a "0"). Beth McCasland in the warm muggy suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Dear Beth, Many happy returns, but surely you are "bit" older than 10! Patty - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] thank you for German translation
Thank you to Gabriele and Antje that provided translation and intrepretation to the German lace instructions, and to the many others that offered help. Now all I have to do is dig through my thread stash to find the thread and wind bobbins! Or discover that I don't have the right thread, now that I know what I'm looking for, and order some, with a birthday bobbin (my birthday is later this month, and it's one with a "0"). Beth McCasland in the warm muggy suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Thank you
Hi Dora and Lacemakers, Thank you so very much for the beautiful Postcards that I was lucky enough to win. They have been put in the front of my book containing all the others that I have and really do look lovely. I did not have these and have never seen them before, the Sisters at St. Clare's Convent Kenmore made fantastic lace. Thank you once again Dora Regards Faye Faye Owers Tasmania f...@tpinstruments.com.au - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Thank you kind people.
Today I was so excited to get a postcard with superb photos of Antique Downton bobbins. One showed clearly that the decorators of East Devon bobbins (Honiton) used the same decorator. To me, that is exciting! Please continue with your generous donations of pictures of antique bobbins. I probably need particularly the USA "Ipswich" bobbins. I have barely two of these. Malmsbury bobbins would be good too. I have possibly 5 pictures of these, thought they are not madly exciting (at least the ones I have.) More decorated Downtons would be great too. Thank you Brian From Brian and Jean; in Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
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Thanks for the information, Sister Claire. I give tours at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is an important historical building in the Twin Cities and the first basilica in the United States. We have visitors from all over the world. When the dome needed to be replaced a little over ten years ago, more than half of the donations came from civic minded folks who did not attend that church (many not even Christian) who felt that such a historic site was well worth preserving. Anyway, we have statutes of both Saint Anthony and Saint Teresa. Now I have something more to add to my tours. (Nothing like a little additional nickel knowledge.) Blanche -- Original message from "Sister Claire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: -- > I talked about a lacemaker named Zelie Martin who went to lace school as an > adult in the mid-19th century. She has come to public notice because the > Catholic church > recently recognized her as a holy woman, too. A cottage industry lacemaker > has been raised to international recognition. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you
Dear Arachnids Thank you to all who replied regarding owners of the lace I wanted to trace. I followed up all the leads but unfortunately with no results. However, the lace was made a long time ago and the makers now deceased so, although I would have liked to ask permission, it is legal for me to use them. The pictures of two of them are now on our website http//web.mac.com/jeanmaryeke together with the first instalment of the story of the 'Greek Gods!'. Thank you also for all your comments and suggestions regarding our website and Jean has been working hard. If you had difficuly printing the pattern please have another try and let us know what you think. Alex - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] thank you Alice and Angela
Hello to Alice, Angela and lace list The travel stories have been a real hit on the lace list. Thank you both, for relating your unique lace adventures. I, for one, have been alert and reading. It has been a real pleasure to travel along with you, without getting in the way (vbg). -- Bev (near Sooke, BC on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] thank you alice
dear alice thank you so much for the wonderful log of your trip when I travel I do the same thing because I find I forget much when I get home to relate the trip this way you can recall much more thanks again yours in lace dearl Dearl Christiansburg, Virginia, USA My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance. Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cablenet-va.com/~dearlk/ http://photos.yahoo.com/ladearl - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you
A big THANK YOU to all Arachnids who have given me such a welcome and encouraged me to continue revising my dictionary. "C" is now finished and I am starting on "D". I will be in touch. Alex - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Thank you and a question
Angela Simpson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Now the question. Do you put an extra twist on the end of the row in half stitch? If so why? It doesn't say to do this in the instructions I am following at present, but I keep feeling I should. What do you suggest? I was taught to put an extra twist at the end because "it's stronger". Not entirely sure what that means, but that's what I usually do. If you use midlands bobbins (and have a nice variety on the pillow), watch and you will see that CT ends the row with the worker bobbin at the outside. For the return journey, you have a different worker bobbin, the one that ended up mated to the worker at the end of the row. An extra twist (or any even number of twists total) keeps the same bobbin as the worker all the way through. Knowing this, you can decide for yourself. An even number of twists at the ends means one bobbin uses up a lot more thread than the others; the same color (if you're using multiple colors) does all the horizontal rows of the trail; and it may be more durable. An odd number of twists means the work (hence, the use of thread) is spread among bobbins; the color of the horizontal varies; and it may be less durable. If color is not an issue, you can put the extra twist on the ends for strength, but leave it off to exchange workers, if the worker is running low on thread and you want to conserve it. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Thank you.../half-stitch edge
The extra twist enhances the edge, too. For the firmest edge, although a bit bulky, work CTCT, pin, CTCTT (the extra T, to keep the same weaver bobbin). Where you want to vary the weaver bobbin, e.g. if thread is running out, omit the extra T. On Sun, Apr 27, 2008 at 9:53 AM, Brenda Paternoster < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes you do put an extra twist at the end of a row of half stitch; that > makes the same worker thread go back across the half stitch whilst its > "partner" will go off wherever. > -- Bev (near Sooke, BC on beautiful Vancouver Island, 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] Thank you and a question
Hello Angela Yes you do put an extra twist at the end of a row of half stitch; that makes the same worker thread go back across the half stitch whilst its "partner" will go off wherever. Brenda Now the question. Do you put an extra twist on the end of the row in half stitch? If so why? It doesn't say to do this in the instructions I am following at present, but I keep feeling I should. What do you suggest? Brenda in Allhallows, Kent http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/index.html - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you and a question
Thank you Robin for your words of advice, they are much appreciated. Yes half stitch can be tricky, I will try to follow your tips and keep my concentration fixed on that weaver thread. I had some hiccups starting off the "Amanda hanky" but it seems to be ok now. Just have to watch out for the trail and the first corner (when I get there.) Now the question. Do you put an extra twist on the end of the row in half stitch? If so why? It doesn't say to do this in the instructions I am following at present, but I keep feeling I should. What do you suggest? Angela Simpson. Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside, England. [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of faint_grain.jpg] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you
Thank you for the instructions Clay. They actually make sense this time around, never did before, isn't that strange? Angela Simpson. Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside, England. [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of faint_grain.jpg] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Thank you so much
Being too lazy to get up and check - I am pretty sure there is also a Milanese pattern called "running river" You might find something helpful on this site: http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/lace/index.htm Sue (born the other side of hte Mersey in Wallasye, but now living in Chicago area) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you so much
It really is a big help to know you are all there for me. I Robin, I appreciate you reminding me of the stitches I need, it's amazing how even the very basics become "uncertain" after five years. Fortunately I have some basic beginners books and Cooks "Practical skills in bobbin lace" I originally taught myself from books and still have them. Unfortunately I don't have the Springetts books, I'll look out for them if I can get to a lace fayre anytime soon. Agnes, thank you for the website Url, strangely a few days ago I was looking for pictures of Rosalibre mentioned on the list - (new to me) - got sidetracked as you do and found that very site! Needless to say I bookmarked it straight away :) Carole, I checked in my book, "The bobbin lace manual" by Stott, and it calls pattern 14 "Running river" and it is a Beds pattern. Could two patterns have the same name? Has anyone else heard of these patterns? You aren't just saying this to get me trawling through my Bucks pattern books are you? :) That would really get the juices flowing! Everyone else, thank you again for your words of encouragment. Angela Simpson. Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside, England. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you to Jenny for the postcards
Thank you very much to Jenny DeAngelis for the lace postcards! I didn't realize they arrived earlier in the week until my husband asked what I received from Spain. He assumes that envelopes and packages from unusual places are almost always lace related! I really enjoy these postcards. Jenny also translated the descriptions on the back of the cards for me. I have posted some photos on my blog so everyone can enjoy them. http://dianelaces.wordpress.com Thanks again Jenny! Diane Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Galena Illinois USA http://dianelaces.wordpress.com/ - No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank You -- Beginner's Lace Class
To all, Thank you so much to everyone who responded to my request for help. I now have two very simple patterns to work with. I will be using the toilet paper rolls since both will fit on the roll. My first lace teacher, Gunvor Jorgenson, was the lady who showed me the toilet paper roll technique. Twelve years later I now have 6 different pillows and lots of projects in mind, so wasn't discouraged at all. The roll wrapped in paper is placed in a simple basket which can be purchased in the local dollar store along with the thin rubber mat used to keep items from sliding around in a draw. I have enough bobbins and pins to loan out for one or two classes. If the ladies would like to continue on after that, they can order whatever they need from one of our many suppliers with websites. Thanks again to everyone for all the help. Helene Ulrich Surfside Beach, SC - Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] thank you!
Thank you for the warm welcome and advice re my lace butterflies. For those that asked, I have made torchon and beds. lace and had a try at bucks point. I'm hoping to go to the National Lace Day at the NEC in Birmingham in early December and will see if I can pick up books and patterns there. Jane. Ely, Cambs UK ___ Tiscali Broadband from 14.99 with free setup! http://www.tiscali.co.uk/products/broadband/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you
Thank you very much to those of you who have helped me with my lace query, especially Susie, Brenda and Jacquie who sent me very detailed instructions which will be of enormous help. Having a personal lace tutor would be lovely but being part of this group of very talented people who are willing to help is definitely the next best thing. Ann Yorkshire UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you
My apologies to all that this is a rather belated thank you for your help re substitution of thread for a lace workshop. I went to a work conference immediately after I posted the message, and did not get back until the middle of last week I have just attended the workshop, and must admit that I am rather pleased with my efforts and what I managed to complete :-) Thanks again for being such an enthusiastic and knowledgeable group, and so enthusiastic in sharing that knowledge. Maxine Diffey in New Zealand, Who met an "arachne list lurker" at that workshop. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you
Thank you all for the warm welcome. I indeed know that lace is just as addictive as knitting, crochet , etc,etc, I went, this morning to the Lace Museum. I was the only one there and had the docent just to myself. It was just great. She took me from piece to piece and told me the story of it and the furniture they have and how the obtain them. They have a very large knitted lace displayed and I open my mouth and said "Oh that is knittwd, it is fairly easy to do. She laugh and laugh and told me I would fit just right in and get hooked on the bobbins. It was all I could do not to buy the store. I still had a grain of restrain and decide to pay the rent first, then buy the store. Who need to eat,, right!!!. I will have my first class on Thursday night from 7-p PM. The teacher is E. Schartz. Name is very familiar. I will try to remember why. I check all these nice sites and the french one is really interresting. I have no problem understanding it, french is my first lanaguage, and half is stranslated in english... Again, many thank to all for answering so very promptly. I certainly will let you know my progress or lack of. I am a knitpicky person, I have to have everything perfect right away. Christiane There is no errors, only new pattern - Sneak preview the all-new Yahoo.com. It's not radically different. Just radically better. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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What lovely ideas some of you ladies have given me in just a few hours, I have cut, pasted and saved them and will add any more ideas which come through. Once I get back from visiting my Mum in early May I will have to see about finding what designs I have which would fit the bill or else getting hold of the ones I can to get going. Thank you very much and anymore ideas are always welcome:-) Perhaps some of you ladies who live in Germany would share stories of the old traditions which would happen in that time in your own country and which ones continue today. I'm sure we would enjoy to hear them:-) I bet some of you ladies in America have stories from the old folks and traditions continued down the generations from the old countries!! Sue T, Dorset UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you
I would like to thank everyone that has emailed me information about computer aided lace drafting. Some of you I have been emailing to get further information such as the current patches. Ruth Budge has sent me a demo copy of Lace 2000. It would just be nice in this information were available in one place. Again thank you one and all. Teresa Thomas - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you all
Thank you all its working fine now:-) Sue T - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you
Thank you Alice for my card which arrived safely this morning, amid a pile of mail. I spotted it immediately, then the phone rang. I answered the phone and it was my aunt who talked for ages about her trip to England - all the while I could hear the card calling me from across the room :-) Thank you so much - what a neat idea to make two angels holding one candle so it becomes 3-D. Thanks too for the photos of Oregon - it reminded me of when I came out to the Pacific Northwest Lace Convention (is is Convention or Conference?) when it was held in Portland. My friend and I drove down from Canada via the San Juan Islands and all down the coast of Washington and Oregon before turning inland and then north back up to Portland - probably about 1993. Again many thanks - as soon as I get my tree it will take pride of place. When I told my friend about it, he immediately asked if I wanted to get the tree this weekend (no thanks, I'm hosting a potluck lunch and meeting on Sunday, don't need to have to worry about a tree too). Malvary in Ottawa - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] thank you - thread help
Thanks Tamara, Brenda, Carolina and others for all your help - I'm going to have to experiment with wrapping as I haven't tried that yet and it is obviously very helpful in a situation such as this. Very unscientifically, I had thought of using Coats #30 crochet cotton which is 22 wraps - well it looked to be about right . Since I have this galore, and in the right colours too, and I don't have #12 perle cotton in any useful (for this) colours, and time is of the essence with Hallowe'en a week away, I hope it'll work. Since crochet cotton is smoother than perle, I thought one extra wrap would be ok - do someone let me know if that doesn't make sense and one wrap really makes a difference in this type of project. Of course I have #8 perle cotton in the right colours...but separating the plies is probably a dumb idea, and I don't want to scale up the pricking as it would come out coarser. Although...if I were to do so, the #12 is 21 wraps and the #8 is 16 wraps - does that mean I'd increase it by 25% (or whatever that is in area)? p.s. thanks also for the link to Jean Goldberg's needlelace - I don't do needle lace and that site is incredible - and incredibly inspiring. How I wish that I had ideas like that. JulieO in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada where it's cold and there are a few flakes of snow in the air...winter is definitely on the way...and I have more time indoors. e-mail address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you all
Hi Jeri, Tamara and All, I appreciate everyone's posts! But I do love the long ones with such good information. Jeri, threading the needle as the thread comes off the spool had never occurred to me. It must be the same for Pearl Cotton too and I noticed on a large project that sometimes the thread when wound over another thread would snuggle in together and other times one laid on top of the other. Finally I started threading my needle with the thread in the same direction and that took care of the problem! Now I know why and will be more careful about that in the future. I also love reports on classes and the Liers class sounds fabulous!! I will look for Greet's book in Denver. I think she was the teacher, one of two on stage with the Amish magician in Harrisburg, who moved the knot on the rope during one trick. The knot was supposedly in the rope (that was the trick) but it actually was separate. The magician was briefly nonplused but then had lots of fun with Greet . I also hope people don't feel bad that they can't go to these events. After reading about so many classes on arachne I finally realized I could go sometimes and it has been wonderful fun at every one!! I also love reading about the museum exhibits all over the world and all the other lace news. Right now I'm not able to go to the museums but maybe in the future!! And looking at websites is a lot of fun too! Jane in Vermont, USA where it cooled off to the mid-70s F (24C) today from the low 90s F (33C) yesterday - whew! [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] thank you
Having received a few more responses to my request for Russian bobbin lace instruction, I would like to thank you. Tomorrow I will be able to share your suggestions. Thank you so much! Sylvie, in hot and steamy Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA __ Discover Yahoo! Use Yahoo! to plan a weekend, have fun online and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you
Hello Carolina, Thank you for the suggestion of the book Russian Lace Making. It's always nice for a beginning lace maker to have instructional materials in the native langauge. Does anyone know if Russian instructional web sights exist? Many thanks, Sylvie, in stormy Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you, Diana Smith!!
Diana, Thank you for your kind words of clarification regarding Charles and Camilla. I never seem to get the words out as well as some others, but you have written what I agree with. With the warmer weather in my part of the world, it is now more appropriate to wear some lace jewelry. (The items that I've made don't look particularly nice on bulky wool sweaters) I would be interested in knowing/seeing more ideas of how people have made lace jewelry. Sylvie in windy Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you re Bobbins
Thanks to all who replied to me both on and off list regardding the hooded German bobbins. The info was very much appreciated. Maxine (N.Z.) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you
So many people have answered my query about beginner books that I wanted to try and say a great big group thank you to you all. I read all the advice and mulled it over and ended up ordering 3 different books on the theory that a) one will work for me the best and they all will be good references and b) if I don't take to the hobby I can pass them on to someone else who wants to try. So thank you all for the warm welcome and all the information. Janet in Fort McMurray Alberta where the snow stops for a good 4 months a year ;-) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you
I must take this opportunity to thank those who gave me advice and suggestions regarding setting up a web site with my lace displayed there. I will pass it all on to my friend who has offered to help me with the setting it up. I appreciate your help. from Liz in Melbourne, Oz, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you
To everyone who has been helpful to me I graciously thank you. I have printed out everyones directions, DH is gonna kill me cause I am almost out of black ink. :) He gets after me cause each month he has to buy new ink, I seem to print books (that what he says) maybe I do but its for the cause of lace. I benefit from this knowledge, and I like it too.!!! :) Lynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] thank you Nicky Townsend and ? about Maltese lace
HE QUESTION ( yup it is coming)...are there Maltese Lace patterns out there in Lacingland somewhere and where is that I wonder. Sherry Me...who is doing alot of wondering [EMAIL PROTECTED] = Hi Sherry, The short answer is YES! And the best source is our own Lacefairy Lori Howe. Just go to the lacefairy site: http://www.lacefairy.com/ Click on lacemaking, Europe, and then Malta. There you are. . . Good Luck! Patty Dowden - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] thank you Nicky Townsend and ? about Maltese lace
Hi in Lacingland, First of all I want to thank Nicky for letting me win the pair of Maltese bobbins that I recieved in the mail today...which I might add it is freezing here in New York, USA...so it was a running trip to the mailbox and then back into my house where though the thermostat says close to 80F in here I am still freezing...I think it is a mind thing... Since I now have this pair of bobbins a thought occurred to me...I don't think I have run across any patterns for Maltese lace. Have I been blind or what...did I miss something over the past few years I will say this though...when I was in Ithaca there was a woman that sat at my table during the banquet...I believe she was from Vermont(Tamara may know) anyhow...she had on I believe was a Maltese collar to show off something in lace on her person. The collar was very pretty!! And it was done in off white thread which I believe was made in a medium weight kind of lacing thread. There were alot of clunnies ( which I think Maltese lace has...good practice for someone like me) anyhow...THE QUESTION ( yup it is coming)...are there Maltese Lace patterns out there in Lacingland somewhere and where is that I wonder. Sherry Me...who is doing alot of wondering [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] thank you - washing grey silk lace
dear lacemakers all over the world, thank you for your wonderful help next week I am goingo to wash my lace and I will tell you what will happen with it Alessandra Italy - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] thank you SP
SORRY FOR DELAY BUT THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH MY SUBSCRIPTION Dear SP from France , (Britain?..I went to S.Michel and S.Malò 9 years ago, I visited better Normandy, but I did not make lace at that time: I did not know what lace was.only now I realize that is a great pity, because I lost many chances to see french laces, but one day I will go again in this marvellous places.) THANK YOU for the nice-very nice book about britain costumes: I study history of costume in my lace school, so your book is very usefull for me. and what can I say about the small bobbins: they are too nice!in my collection I had not so small bobbins! you are teaching near the ocean, how is the hot weather? here it rained one hour long two days ago, but the hot remained. I heard about the difficulties of old people in Paris because of the hot.I hope that our winter is hot too, but I think that it will be very very cold. thank you for your gifts again best wishes Alessadra Italy - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thank you to all
Good Morning/Evening (depending on where you are in the world) Thank you to everyone who answered my first posting to the arachne sites. You have helped me alot! Special thanks to Tamara, Jeri, and Diana. I was working on what I think to be torchon lace and putting my pins in after CTCT. When I went to tension the work it, of course, pulled up on me and I would have to stretch it back out. I was only using 30 pins in the whole work! No wonder I was having problems. Out to get more pins today! I have no real teacher here near me, so I purchased the Lacis teach yourself kit. It came with what looks like size 60 or 80 thread, but the fan design I was working on was much to loose for this size thread (not enough knots in my opinion). I'm going to try again with a size 20 perle cotton. Thank you for the advice on silk. I'll patiently wait until I'm good enough to try it. I also understand the difference now between the two groups at arachne. Not being one to stay silent when I have an opinion , here is a book I would recommend. "The Shell Seekers" by Rosimund Pilcher. A definite summer read, tres romantique, without being smaltzy. A good fantasy book that I reread not long ago was "The Dragonriders of Pern". Thanks again for the help and the warm welcome. I like it here! Barbara in Kentucky (PS: does anyone use the chat room?) - Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]
