[lace] The Lace Reader, & Bead work
I managed to get a copy of The Lace Reader from the Library, and I, too enjoyed the book, - though, as you say, Clay, there was not much lacemaking in it. Just a good mystery. Oh, Sherry! I would want to keep that beaded lace too!!! :)) (and I love the background pattern on your blogspot, too. Very pretty.) Regards from Liz in chilly 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 427 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] The Lace Reader
I just browsed part of lacereader.com webpage. In her blog she says that lace reading is something she made up for the story. On another page where history of lace is described, she says that pins are used to make the holes in the pattern. Then when making lace, "pins are left in and thread wound around the pins". From this I would conclude that she never made any lace herself but just used the subject as the theme for her story. She also didn't have a lacemaker edit her comments on lacemaking. As a side note, she says that at festivals in Salem where lacemakers dress in costume, they now do lace readings for people even though the idea never existed before the book. Alice in Oregon -- avoiding going outside in this heat wave unless I really have to. Added an inch to my 12" wide shawl. - Original Message From: Janice Blair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: lace Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 12:47:11 PM Subject: [lace] The Lace Reader Is there a science called "lace reading" that I have never heard of, or is it just a neat idea for the story? I know there are palm readers, tea leaf and card readers. It mentions a story in the lace. Can anyone remember from reading the book how it was described? The only story in my lace is what a mess I make sometimes. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org/ www.landoflincolnlacemakers.com Check for class spaces, many are full. - 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] The Lace Reader and beyond
Hi Vicki! Too bad you couldn't follow that inclination!! At least a *few* people might have been educated while you were there! I've read about 3/4 of the book now... but am in Rockford, where activities are keeping us busy! There is a smaller group this year, but we're all having a grand time. As far as I can tell, the vendors aren't being affected by the slump in the economy. Clay in Rockford, where the temperature is expected to top out at 80 (F) for the rest of the week. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, Brunonia Barry was a guest on National Public Radio's Diane Rehm Show this morning which is produced locally in Washington, D.C. At the author's first mention of bobbin lace, Diane interrupted and asked, "Exactly what is bobbin lace?" The author replied that threads are "wrapped around pins."! There was a book signing scheduled for this evening at a Borders Bookstore near me and I was very tempted to pack up one of my pillows and ask if I could do a lace demo at the time, but I had other things to do and couldn't follow that inclination. Oh well. Vicki in Maryland ** Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut000517 ) - 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] The Lace Reader and beyond
Hello all, Brunonia Barry was a guest on National Public Radio's Diane Rehm Show this morning which is produced locally in Washington, D.C. At the author's first mention of bobbin lace, Diane interrupted and asked, "Exactly what is bobbin lace?" The author replied that threads are "wrapped around pins."! There was a book signing scheduled for this evening at a Borders Bookstore near me and I was very tempted to pack up one of my pillows and ask if I could do a lace demo at the time, but I had other things to do and couldn't follow that inclination. Oh well. Vicki in Maryland ** Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut000517 ) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] The Lace Reader and beyond
Gentle Spiders, My husband, who reads or, at least, skims the entire newspaper (I limit myself to the news section), brought to my attention the following article in the Arts section of today's New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/01/arts/design/01anti.html? _r=1&ref=arts&oref=slogin The article uses the publication of The Lace Reader as the springboard but talks, mostly, about the history of the Ipswich lace. The newspaper version has a *very nice* photo of a (reproduced) sample of the Ipswich lace which caught his eye and made him read the article -- which he found fascinating and informative (unlike me, he's never read Cotterell's book ). The online version is missing the photo, alas. Still... Thought some of you might find the article interesting. Besides, it's always good to see lace as a subject of an article, in a big newspaper like NYT. -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lace... The Lace Reader
Hello to you all I`d just like to say that I went onto the Harper Collins website. Where I bought a copy of the Lace Reader as an E`Book. Its a download, so no waiting for the post. In British pound it cost about £8.50. A lot better than the over inflated prices from a book dealer. Plus I have put it on a cd, so I have a hard copy should anything happen to my computer. I can read it at my leisure. I just thought it could be of interest to some of you. Daphne very muggy Norfolk England I swear I will be a size 12 very soon. HaHa!! I wish!! [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of elephant_en.gif] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] The Lace Reader
Hi Jeri, and all, I never got as far as locating any descriptions of lace making. I'm afraid I knew immediately it wasn't to my taste -- I love mysteries, but I'm definitely not very interested in supernatural phenomena. I just don't relate, so I couldn't get into the book. I doubt that there's been any revision of the lacemaking techniques described (in fact, now you've made me curious so I suppose I'll have to at least skim the thing -- does she say you wind threads around pins??). But it was very nice to see my friend making her lace in the video. She definitely is showing lacemaking as it should be done (or I should say, one of the ways). Carolyn > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 7:03 PM > To: lace@arachne.com > Subject: [lace] The Lace Reader > > Dear Lace Friends Who Enjoy Reading, > > Last Fall, my local independent book shop owner gave me a William > Morrow > preview copy of this book, which I read carefully. I decided not to > write about > it to Arachne, because the description of how the lace was made so > drastically differed from the correct method of making lace. There was > a full-page > "author's disclaimer" which I thought would lead to confusion. > Hopefully, the > connection with Ipswich that Carolyn Hastings has written about, and > the > involvement of Linda Lane (New England Lace Group) has led to > improvements. > > In February, Lacefairy sent me a report that I will summarize - from > David > Mehegan of The Boston Globe, dated Januiary 13, 2008, titled "Salem > author > self-publishes herself into a novel $2 million payday": > > "With a draft of her novel completed, Brunonia Barry of Salem wanted to > find > an audience. But instead of chasing after publishers - often a > discouraging > task for any new author - she and her husband took a different tack. > They > published 'The Lace Reader' on their own. > > "Then something amazing happened: Buzz exploded around the book, both > online > and in stores, and mainstream publishers came calling. In October, a > literary auction was held, and Barry sold the book, and a future one, > for more than > $2 million." > > etc. etc. > > "The intricate narrative centers on a young woman who has the power to > read > the future in the patterns of Ipswich lace. The woman returns to Salem > from > California when her beloved aunt dies, perhaps by foul play. As a > local > police officer becomes involved with her while investigating the case, > a variety > of characters embroider the increasingly strange mystery." > > This newspaper account goes on for 2 1/2 pages of printed information. > Perhaps it (and more background information) can be found on the > internet. I'm > sending just a fraction that you may find interesting. > > Jeri Ames > Lace and Embroidery Resource Center > > > > > > **Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for > FanHouse Fantasy Football today. > (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr000520) > > - > 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]
[lace] The Lace Reader
Dear Lace Friends Who Enjoy Reading, Last Fall, my local independent book shop owner gave me a William Morrow preview copy of this book, which I read carefully. I decided not to write about it to Arachne, because the description of how the lace was made so drastically differed from the correct method of making lace. There was a full-page "author's disclaimer" which I thought would lead to confusion. Hopefully, the connection with Ipswich that Carolyn Hastings has written about, and the involvement of Linda Lane (New England Lace Group) has led to improvements. In February, Lacefairy sent me a report that I will summarize - from David Mehegan of The Boston Globe, dated Januiary 13, 2008, titled "Salem author self-publishes herself into a novel $2 million payday": "With a draft of her novel completed, Brunonia Barry of Salem wanted to find an audience. But instead of chasing after publishers - often a discouraging task for any new author - she and her husband took a different tack. They published 'The Lace Reader' on their own. "Then something amazing happened: Buzz exploded around the book, both online and in stores, and mainstream publishers came calling. In October, a literary auction was held, and Barry sold the book, and a future one, for more than $2 million." etc. etc. "The intricate narrative centers on a young woman who has the power to read the future in the patterns of Ipswich lace. The woman returns to Salem from California when her beloved aunt dies, perhaps by foul play. As a local police officer becomes involved with her while investigating the case, a variety of characters embroider the increasingly strange mystery." This newspaper account goes on for 2 1/2 pages of printed information. Perhaps it (and more background information) can be found on the internet. I'm sending just a fraction that you may find interesting. Jeri Ames Lace and Embroidery Resource Center **Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr000520) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] The Lace Reader
The £33 book on Amazon has the same jacket as the one I have which was published by Flap Jacket Press. I checked my Amazon account and I think maybe I pre-ordered it way back in January. Diana - Original Message - From: "Carolyn Hastings" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Diana Smith'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Arachne'" Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 8:39 PM Subject: RE: [lace] The Lace Reader I think that the £33 would be for the used, "collector's" copy, right? It is much less for the current trade publication. And as we all know, Le Pompe is still available at Ruth Bean (a nice new, clean copy) for its original price. Now, more than ever, buyer beware. Carolyn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Diana Smith Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 3:17 PM To: Arachne Subject: [lace] The Lace Reader I bought the paperback book from Amazon in January 2008. I must confess I found it a little strange but the lace link was irresistible and she had done her homework well. I see its now selling on Amazon for £33 upwards - how can they justify that sort of price? By the way the Le Pompe 1559 book by Santina Levey and Pat Payne is on eBay - 'buy it now' for £75!! Diana in Northants - 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] The Lace Reader
Be patient with The Lace Reader. There is a worldwide Laydown of the book (it goes on sale throughout) on July 29. It was self published first, and now a new hardcover by William Morrow is coming out on the 29th. On the website it says that the worldwide rights to this and a second future book sold for $2 million. To read lace- According to the book you look at the lace until you get lost in it and you see things. It was very well written. I enjoyed it. Lauren - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] The Lace Reader
I purchased this book last week at Borders in the paperback version for $14.95 minus a 20% or 30% coupon (can't remember which). I don't think there is any need to pay an extravagant price. Mary in Ann Arbor - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] The Lace Reader
Is there a science called "lace reading" that I have never heard of, or is it just a neat idea for the story? I know there are palm readers, tea leaf and card readers. It mentions a story in the lace. Can anyone remember from reading the book how it was described? The only story in my lace is what a mess I make sometimes. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org/ www.landoflincolnlacemakers.com Check for class spaces, many are full. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] The Lace Reader
I think that the £33 would be for the used, "collector's" copy, right? It is much less for the current trade publication. And as we all know, Le Pompe is still available at Ruth Bean (a nice new, clean copy) for its original price. Now, more than ever, buyer beware. Carolyn > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Diana Smith > Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 3:17 PM > To: Arachne > Subject: [lace] The Lace Reader > > I bought the paperback book from Amazon in January 2008. I must confess > I > found it a little strange but the lace link was irresistible and she > had > done her homework well. > > I see its now selling on Amazon for £33 upwards - how can they justify > that > sort of price? > > By the way the Le Pompe 1559 book by Santina Levey and Pat Payne is on > eBay - 'buy it now' for £75!! > > Diana in Northants > > - > 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]
[lace] The Lace Reader
I bought the paperback book from Amazon in January 2008. I must confess I found it a little strange but the lace link was irresistible and she had done her homework well. I see its now selling on Amazon for £33 upwards - how can they justify that sort of price? By the way the Le Pompe 1559 book by Santina Levey and Pat Payne is on eBay - 'buy it now' for £75!! Diana in Northants - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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That is so interesting. Good for her (the author). I'll bet they make a movie. I looked up to see what I could find about the publishing history. The earlier edition was published by "Flap Jacket Press". From their web site: "Flap Jacket Press is an independent press located in New England and specializing in authors who root their work in the locales, history, and peoples of New England. Our current title (due out September 1, 2007) is The Lace Reader. For more information about this book, please visit www.LaceReader.com." I was given a review copy to look over in May, but I'm afraid it wasn't at all to my taste. But I love to see lace and lace making getting some publicity. And it benefits the Ipswich Historical Society's Museum, too. I believe they are planning an exhibit around lace (and using the book in some way). Carolyn > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Agnes Boddington > Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 1:54 PM > To: Betsy Sykes; lace > Subject: Re: [lace] The Lace Reader > > This book ws discussed on Arachne about a year ago, and I went and > bought it. > Great read, not too much lace, but it does play a background role to > the > events. > > Agnes Boddington > Ellougthon UK > > Betsy Sykes wrote: > > >Dear Spiders, > > > >I read an advance copy of The Lace Reader a couple of months ago and > thoroughly enjoyed it! Would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good > mystery. > > > > > > > > > > - > 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] The Lace Reader
Agnes, are you sure it was a year ago? or perhaps a different book? The book hasn't been officially published (July 29) although there have been reviews copies around, and maybe a book club published it early?? Carolyn > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Agnes Boddington > Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 1:54 PM > To: Betsy Sykes; lace > Subject: Re: [lace] The Lace Reader > > This book ws discussed on Arachne about a year ago, and I went and > bought it. > Great read, not too much lace, but it does play a background role to > the > events. > > Agnes Boddington > Ellougthon UK > > Betsy Sykes wrote: > > >Dear Spiders, > > > >I read an advance copy of The Lace Reader a couple of months ago and > thoroughly enjoyed it! Would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good > mystery. > > > > > > > > > > - > 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]
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This book ws discussed on Arachne about a year ago, and I went and bought it. Great read, not too much lace, but it does play a background role to the events. Agnes Boddington Ellougthon UK Betsy Sykes wrote: Dear Spiders, I read an advance copy of The Lace Reader a couple of months ago and thoroughly enjoyed it! Would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good mystery. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] The Lace Reader
Dear Spiders, I read an advance copy of The Lace Reader a couple of months ago and thoroughly enjoyed it! Would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good mystery. Betsy Sykes Raleigh, NC, USA where it is a beautiful, clear, hot day - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] "The Lace Reader"
I found this on the new book shelf at the library and read it. It isn't really about lace makers although they get passing mention as part of the old history of the area. The women in the subject family have "the sight" and do lace readings like a form of fortune telling. Viewing through the lace they see your life patterns forming. At least an interesting change from palm reading. I enjoyed the book but it is very heavy - not a happy family. If you don't like abuse and mental illness, give it a pass. I found it compelling, but haunting. Judy Between Baton Rouge and New Orleans on a clear sunny day - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] "The Lace Reader"
Jane in Vermont wrote: Hi All, My sister who lives in Boston just wrote me about this book. The front of the Boston Globe has an article on it. ~ >From Amazon.com, for those who are interested. I may preorder... Betty Ann in Roanoke, Virginia USA 1. The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry (Paperback - Sep 1, 2007) Buy new: $14.95 Not in stock; order now and we'll deliver when available 2. Lace Reader, The: A Novel by Brunonia Barry (Hardcover - Jul 29, 2008) Buy new: $24.95 $16.47 Available for Pre-order 3. The Lace Reader CD by Brunonia Barry and Tbd (Audio CD - Jul 29, 2008) - Audiobook Buy new: $39.95 Available for Pre-order 4. The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry (Paperback - Sep 1, 2007) Currently unavailable - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] "The Lace Reader"
Lacemakers, Type "the lace reader" into the search engine and you will find a website from the author of the book. She gives a glimpse into the first two chapters and a history of Ispwich lacemaking. Nice reading. Book might be fun ... Susie Johnson Morris, IL. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] "The Lace Reader"
Did you read the other article about the elderly in Massachusetts? I am stunned. Jenny Brandis Kununurra, Western Australia -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jane Viking Swanson Sent: Monday, 14 January 2008 5:53 AM To: arachne Subject: [lace] "The Lace Reader" Hi All, My sister who lives in Boston just wrote me about this book. The front of the Boston Globe has an article on it. I think this is the URL for the paper and the article is the second one - the title is about an author who self-published her first book. The heroine can read the future from Ipswich Lace patterns (I think that's it). Anyway, I'd never heard of it before- anyone else? www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ Jane in Vermont, USA where the January thaw is supposed to end tonight with lots more snow! [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.2/1221 - Release Date: 12/01/2008 2:04 PM - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] "The Lace Reader"
Hi All, My sister who lives in Boston just wrote me about this book. The front of the Boston Globe has an article on it. I think this is the URL for the paper and the article is the second one - the title is about an author who self-published her first book. The heroine can read the future from Ipswich Lace patterns (I think that's it). Anyway, I'd never heard of it before- anyone else? www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ Jane in Vermont, USA where the January thaw is supposed to end tonight with lots more snow! [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
