Re: [lace] IOLI Convention Get Together
Kenn Van-Dieren sold the Arachne pins at one of our lace days. I had one already, so did not buy one then. > On 06/29/2022 9:17 AM Janice Blair wrote: > > > Someone many years ago arranged for an Arachne pin. It is an inch square with > a red circle on blue enamel and a spider and web over the square and at the > bottom is LACE@ARACHNE.COM.  Wonder how many are out there > Janice Blair Murrieta, CA, jblace.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/
Re: [lace] IOLI Convention Get Together
Someone many years ago arranged for an Arachne pin. It is an inch square with a red circle on blue enamel and a spider and web over the square and at the bottom is LACE@ARACHNE.COM.  Wonder how many are out there Janice Blair Murrieta, CA, jblace.com On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 05:21:44 AM PDT, Celtic Dream Weaver wrote: I was wondering what pin you are talking about. I am curious.  SherryNew york, usa Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Jun 27, 2022 at 8:23 PM, Janice wrote: I purchased my pin many years ago and have no memory how or who got them. Maybe someone with a better memory can help. I may have some old Arachne commemorative bobbins on my sales table. I am trying to divest myself of items I no longer use and just use two types of bobbins I like these days. Lots of Midlands. Janice Sent from my iPhone Janice > On Jun 27, 2022, at 4:42 PM, Ruth Lyon wrote: > >  > Thanks, Janice, and also to Jean, for finding a place and time for us to get together. I will participate in the free raffle. > I don't have an Arachne pin. Is there a way to get one? > > Ruth Lyon > ruthlyo...@gmail.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/
Re: [lace] IOLI Convention Get Together
I purchased my pin many years ago and have no memory how or who got them. Maybe someone with a better memory can help. I may have some old Arachne commemorative bobbins on my sales table. I am trying to divest myself of items I no longer use and just use two types of bobbins I like these days. Lots of Midlands. Janice Sent from my iPhone Janice > On Jun 27, 2022, at 4:42 PM, Ruth Lyon wrote: > >  > Thanks, Janice, and also to Jean, for finding a place and time for us to get together. I will participate in the free raffle. > I don't have an Arachne pin. Is there a way to get one? > > Ruth Lyon > ruthlyo...@gmail.com > > >> On Mon, Jun 27, 2022 at 1:54 PM Janice Blair wrote: >> I have arranged with Jean Doig, local convention organiser, that we can have >> our get together on Wednesday meeting directly after the lace talk at 8:00 pm. >> All those types of events are taking place in the Atrium so we can just find a >> corner afterwards where we can meet up. If you want to participate in our free >> raffle, please bring a small item with you.Wear your Arachne pin or something >> similar if you have it. Looking forward to an in person convention, all be it >> with masks. There may be about ten people or more.Janice >> Janice Blair Murrieta, CA, jblace.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/ - 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] IOLI Convention Get Together
Thanks, Janice, and also to Jean, for finding a place and time for us to get together. I will participate in the free raffle. I don't have an Arachne pin. Is there a way to get one? Ruth Lyon ruthlyo...@gmail.com On Mon, Jun 27, 2022 at 1:54 PM Janice Blair wrote: > I have arranged with Jean Doig, local convention organiser, that we can > have > our get together on Wednesday meeting directly after the lace talk at 8:00 > pm. > All those types of events are taking place in the Atrium so we can just > find a > corner afterwards where we can meet up. If you want to participate in our > free > raffle, please bring a small item with you.Wear your Arachne pin or > something > similar if you have it. Looking forward to an in person convention, all be > it > with masks. There may be about ten people or more.Janice > Janice Blair Murrieta, CA, jblace.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/ > - 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] IOLI Convention
Janice, I will be at the IOLI Convention and would love to meet up with everyone. Liz Redford > > I am going to the IOLI convention in Mesa, Arizona and wonder how many > Arachneans will be attending and whether it is worth us getting together for > lunch as we have done in the past. - 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] IOLI Convention 2019
It’s a weird thing - but try checking on different days of the week. Honestly! Tuesday is a really good day to check. Plus it’s a lng time until Convention, and there are often seat sales in the winter-time. I’m no expert; these are just things I’ve noticed over the years. Adele West Vancouver, BC (west coast of Canada) > This is a heads up for anyone who wants to attend. Recently, I started > checking airfares & there were several convenient, well priced flights. When > I checked again at the end of last week, I was stunned to see that flights > from Pittsburgh had increased by MORE than $100 round trip! Ouch—that’s a > least one book plus thread or maybe two books. Word to the wise who are > planning ahea...d. Susan Hottle 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/
Re: [lace] IOLI Convention
I am also gathering bobbins. threads, etc. and preparing prickings classes at the IOLI convention. I've cleared a pillow to take with me. The more pillows I buy, the more unfinished projects I have! My classes are Flanders morning and afternoon with Kathy Kauffman, and Buttons and Braids with Gil Dye on Weds. I was so glad to get my first choice classes! I'm looking for a good lamp to use in class. The base can't be large but it should be stable. A clip-on lamp would work on my lace table. Any suggestions? I really hope that we will have an Arachne lunch or other gathering during the convention. Last year's lunch was so nice--thanks, Arlene! i hope to bring raffle gifts, too. Finally, I think I will opt for the printed IOLI magazine rather than the online version. I would probably want to print much of it and put it in binders, so paying a little more for the printed mag. makes sense to me. Ruth in warm, sunny Iowa On Sun, Jul 8, 2018 at 7:46 PM, Janice Blair wrote: > Well, it is almost here. I spent the afternoon gathering my bobbins and > threads from my stash for my classes at the IOLI convention in San Antonio, > Texas. Taking Hinajosa, Amelia Ars and the Idjria jewelry class on > Wednesday. What are you taking? > > Unfortunately I have not heard back from the local co-hosts regarding a > space for our Arachne get together, unlike last year when it was all > arranged for us (thank you). The hotel has a lunch buffet arranged, but I > don't know if we might be able to sit together. If anyone arrives before > Saturday and has time to look around, maybe they can spot a place for us to > gather. If not lunch, maybe we can hang around after the dinner on Monday > as we will have had time to hit the sales rooms earlier. It could be > announced at the opening reception or the Monday dinner. I'm bringing some > items for our free raffle just in case we do meet. > > I will be bringing a couple of items for the display room but will not be > entering the competition this year. I am sure there will be lots of entries > though. I already have made 3 fans and don't need any more. > > I had the whole month of May showing my lace pieces in the lobby of the > clubhouse of our subdivision, changing the display once during in the > month. It was well received and I got many compliments from people who have > never seen hand made lace before. On International Lacemaking day I sat in > the atrium during the afternoon and had lots of interest. > > Janice > > Janice Blair Murrieta, CA, where we have been having a heat wave, many > days over 100F and even as high as 114F but the clubhouse pool is nice and > cooling. > jblace.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/ > - 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] IOLI Convention photos on Flickr
Thank you Arlene for the wonderful photos! What an amazing display of such beautiful lace and great that you were able to include photos/descriptions supplied by those who made them. I read your previous emails about all the research you had done in locating places to eat and reserving an area for the Arachne lunch, and do hope those who attended, appreciated the time an effort spent on your part to organise this for them. Many thanks Catherine Barley UK Catherine Barley Needlelace www.catherinebarley.com Original message-- Subject : [lace] IOLI Convention photos on Flickr Hello, all - I've just added a ridiculous number of pictures (135) to my Flickr album, all from Convention. - 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] IOLI Convention photos on Flickr
Arlene Thanks for posting the wonderful photos. Lorelei - 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] IOLI Convention
Dear Devon, You did not receive the Arlene Cohen memo, even on your gmail account. I did not receive it on my aol account. Further, though a wonderful 7/23/17 account of the IOLI convention from Susan Hottle to Arachne was received as new mail, I could not find it in the Arachne archive earlier this morning, or now. Refreshed the page, but that did not result in any change. Puzzling why some things are archived on Arachne, and others are not. Devon, perhaps you could post the 2017 photo of the Arachne meeting on our Flickr. There is a section there containing previous ones, and Sue Babbs is always willing to give assistance. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ So many Arachne problems. Sad. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 7/24/2017 11:46:52 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, devonth...@gmail.com writes: I am not sure whether Arlene mentioned this because I think I did not get the email. (Is yahoo a source, like aol where things get hung up?) The official photo of the Arachne meeting is on the International Organization of Laceââ¬â¢s facebook page, as is a video of everyone greeting Tess Parrish who was unable to join us, but sent a gift. Devon Sent from Mail for Windows 10 - 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/ - 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] IOLI Convention and Arachne lunch
Arlene A great report. I am especially eager to see your work in the 3 workshops. We see far too little Lier, Cantu and Chantilly. Even beginner samples would be interesting. Lorelei From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Arlene Cohen Subject: [lace] IOLI Convention and Arachne lunch I personally had a wonderful week: B took a morning class of Lier Lace, an afternoon class of Cantu lace, and a Wednesday class of Chantilly lace. All the best,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. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] IOLI convention news
Right again! I was just saying to a friend that it would be Susan Hottle who would be the first to share her experiences at the IOLI Convention. Should have put money on the prediction. Where are all of you who have been so helped here on Arachne? Some additional feedback would be lovely. It is unfair for Susan to be expected to bring us the only "news" report. A few of us who know a lot about lace and some about computer "diseases" have been repeatedly warned about FaceBook's security lapses. We do not subscribe and are unlikely to do so. In my 80th year, I have no intention of being painted into a corner - to join. Members expect IOLI's Bulletins to fulfill the responsibility of bringing printed news to us, and I hope the new Editor will receive a lot of help. This is an unpaid volunteer position (and Editors are the ones who usually do the lion's share of work for any guild). Thank Heaven a volunteer for this critical position has come forward, because the need has been great and this is the permanent way IOLI documents its history from year-to-year. For those who do not attend conventions, the Bulletin is often the only contact they have with IOLI. My pleas for help in bringing the lace of today to the world always fall on deaf ears (witness the dearth of sharing on Arachne). Please help the new Editor to keep the IOLI bulletin in print. This is not a one-person job, and "letting someone else do it all" will not guarantee success. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 7/23/2017 1:35:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hottl...@neo.rr.com writes: What an invigorating, whirlwind week! Devon posted a large number of photos to IOLI FaceBook so you can get an idea. Devon's lace exhibit proposal has been accepted by a museum in NJ & we got to see her presentation. Funding is needed so if you can help or have ideas, I'm sure they would be welcome. Susan Hottle - 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] IOLI convention
> On 5 Jul 2017, at 23:12, Susan wrote: > > I was thinking about inviting a cousin-by-marriage to visit IOLI on Wed. > 19th, the day designated for the public to attend. There is a speaker, > Candace Perry, at 7pm but I did not find a description of the topic. Does > anyone know? Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA The title of the talk by Candace Perry is Just For Nice: The Use of Lace in Pennsylvania Textiles If you scroll down the IOLI Facebook page to 28 June you’ll find a photo of a piece. Jean - 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] IOLI convention-free lecture
The topic is Just for Nice: The use of Lace in Pennsylvania German Textiles. Here is the blurb she provided: Just for Nice: The Use of Lace in Pennsylvania German Textiles The Pennsylvania Germans are known for practicality, but did love embellishment. Whether it be painted furniture, the vibrant decorated manuscripts called fraktur or samplers and embroidered linens, the rural Germans who came to Pennsylvania in the 18th century enjoyed what adding decoration âjust for nice.â What role did lace, and needlework resembling lace, have in the culture? Candace Perry, Curator of Collections at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center will explore the use of lace by the Pennsylvania German in this illustrated presentation. Devon Sent from Mail for Windows 10 - 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] IOLI Convention
When I was flying to take a Lier class, I had the same dilemma. I ended up with a simple, but spendy, solution. I took two of the larger (10 x 15) Instand tables with the foldup tripod legs. I put one on each side of my frame, and the middle was completely open for working. The Instand tables will even slant if a person desires, and adjust in height for different chairs. Since the stands are metal, the suitcase weighs a bit more so I had to watch that. I put the tables and legs on top in my suitcase so the TSA could readily see what was blocking the xray without going through all my things. These tables are in frequent use for demos and exhibits. They have been a good investment. Alice in Oregon -- where my Miss Channer's Mat is past halfway done, and my headdress/lappet is almost halfway. - 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] IOLI Convention
Good idea Kim.  Especially with plumbing parts that can be used for pipe bombs.  Janice Janice Blair Murrieta, CA, jblace.com On Thursday, April 27, 2017 1:20 PM, Kim Davis wrote: Janice,     That is going to be so much fun! I have a suggestion for the transport of your pipes. This might be a good time to  put a photo of the finished apparatus in your suitcase with the pipes. I sometimes do that with my wire because it looks like bomb making material to the TSA people, and try to keep a copy of the flier where I am taking a class or teaching so they can see what I am up to. Kim On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 12:49 PM, Janice Blair wrote: I got my first choice, Lier, with Greet. Obviously I can't haul my huge wooden stand for my frame on a plane, so DH is going to make me a pvc plumbing parts one that I can take apart and stash in my suitcase. I upgraded to first class so I think I am allowed two pieces of luggage if necessary, or I could forgo bringing too many changes of clothes to make room for all the plastic pipes. I also received my Bulletin and Handbook a couple of weeks ago which is great as so many in the past year have gone astray or not arrived at all. Janice Janice Blair Murrieta, CA, jblace.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/ - 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] IOLI Convention
Janice, That is going to be so much fun! I have a suggestion for the transport of your pipes. This might be a good time to put a photo of the finished apparatus in your suitcase with the pipes. I sometimes do that with my wire because it looks like bomb making material to the TSA people, and try to keep a copy of the flier where I am taking a class or teaching so they can see what I am up to. Kim On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 12:49 PM, Janice Blair wrote: > I got my first choice, Lier, with Greet. Obviously I can't haul my huge > wooden > stand for my frame on a plane, so DH is going to make me a pvc plumbing > parts > one that I can take apart and stash in my suitcase. I upgraded to first > class > so I think I am allowed two pieces of luggage if necessary, or I could > forgo > bringing too many changes of clothes to make room for all the plastic > pipes. > I also received my Bulletin and Handbook a couple of weeks ago which is > great > as so many in the past year have gone astray or not arrived at all. > Janice > Janice Blair Murrieta, CA, jblace.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/ > - 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] IOLI Convention Arachne Get Together
Thanks for your suggestions for an Arachne get-together at the IOLI convention. I think that having lunch together in the food court would work better. Ruth Lyon In Iowa Sent from my iPhone > On May 21, 2016, at 8:11 PM, Janice Blair wrote: > > Found out that we might have two options for our get together this year as the > hotel has a small restaurant and not much room in the lobby, and would charge > us if we wanted to use a room. As I understand it, the shopping mall is > attached to the hotel with an overpass bridge and they have a food court. We > could possibly meet at the food court and push some tables together, that way > people can buy their preferred food items, or even take their own unless there > is some rule about not doing that. I have taken food to my local food court > in the past and no-one has said anything. Monday or Tuesday might be good days > for that. > The other possibility is that we try to get seated with each other at the > Tuesday dinner. I am hoping to find out if they are having sign up sheets > for meals like we have had the past few years. That way we can have some > Arachne tables and remain for a short time after the meal and before we go to > the Tat Off. I will get back to you when I hear further. > Let me have your feedback on those ideas. > Janice Janice Blair Murrieta, CA, www.jblace.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/ - 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] IOLI Convention
I also thought that the IOLI convention was wonderful. My thanks to all the people who put in so many hours of hard work to make it successful. I enjoyed every bit of it. Liz R Raleigh, NC, 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/
Re: [lace] IOLI convention
I can hardly wait! Looking forward to seeing all you arachnids in the great state of Iowa. Liz R, Raleigh, NC, USA > The Arachne Lunch will be on Tuesday, - 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] IOLI Convention Arachne lunch
Hey Janice! We will be spending a lot of time together at convention as I am in the same classes! Yes, we are excited to be able to provide an affordable option for the Arachne lunch. (and similarily for OIDFA on Friday). You will be able to select your concessions and take them to section of the ballroom. [Like at many hotels a large ballroom can be subdivided into smaller sections and this is what we will do to accomodate our large gathering vs smaller group.] You didn't hear it from me, but I also see no reason why you couldn't bring in your own brown bag lunch. I plan to contribute some prizes, assuming I can find my sewing machine! Looking forward to welcoming everyone to Iowa in just a couple of months! Anita Hansen Cedar Rapids, Iowa Doris Southard Lace Guild - 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] IOLI Convention Arachne lunch
Thanks, Janice, for telling us about the Arachne lunch at the 2015 IOLI convention. Yes, It will be on Tuesday, July 28th. By separately purchasing our food at the hotel concession, we can enjoy a meal together at the convention hotel at a lower cost than having a formal luncheon. Please bring items for the free raffle if you wish. The more prizes we have, the more winners there will be! I am happy to be taking Louise Colgan's Milanese Lace class morning and afternoon. As a member of the Doris Southard Lace Guild, the local co-host group, I look forward to welcoming fellow Arachnes to Coralville, Iowa! Ruth Lyon In Dubuque, Iowa where it's sunny and beautiful Sent from my iPhone > On May 27, 2015, at 3:08 PM, Janice Blair wrote: > > By now, most students will have received their class information. I got the > classes I wanted. Binche with Kumiko Nakazaki and Intro to Blonde with Ulrike > on Thursday. > As I understand it, there will be a concession stand where you can buy lunches > and Arachne members will be allowed to eat in part of the ballroom > together, bringing in your own food and beverage. The tentative time is > Tuesday between 11:30 and 1:00. We could do our usual free raffle drawing if > you want to bring an item to share. > Janice Janice Blair > Murrieta, CA, 60 miles north of San Diego > www.jblace.com > www.lacemakersofillinois.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/ - 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] IOLI Convention 2015
-Did everyone like the fact that I included a more detailed class description, photos and supply lists, where available, online last time? If so, I will do it again but I have not received much feedback on that. HI, Janice, Okay, I didn't get to go to convention and don't expect to get there in the next decade or so, but here's feedback. YES!! I always got frustrated with lack of info, especially a picture of the lace, in general if that's all they have, but of the project(s) is even better. If I don't know the lace, my decision will be based on whether it looks interesting or pretty. If I know it just a little and some of the stuff is definitely not my cup of tea, my decision will be based on whether the project is ugly (to me) or not. Even if I'm very familiar with the lace but the project looks exciting, I'll take the class for the fun. I've decided against a lot of classes because there wasn't a picture, and was sorry when I finally saw it on a student's pillow or at the teacher's showcase. Then there's the supply list--as soon as I find out what classes I got I want to start gathering supplies. But I can't till the list comes out, sometimes not till June! I think the supply list would also help me decide on a class, especially if I have to fit a pillow in my luggage when they say minimum 24" or some such. And do I really want to bring a thousand bobbins wound with frog hair for a class project? I think you've been doing a marvelous job (not that I'd expect less than that from you) as teacher coordinator. I'm sorry to hear you're not planning on another term. Whoever follows you will have big shoes to fill. take care, Robin Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA robinl...@socal.rr.com Parvum leve mentes capiunt (Little things amuse little minds) - 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] IOLI Convention 2015
Dear Janice, I think that the detailed class descriptions, photos and supply lists are a wonderful development. It has long been a source of frustration to me that one is planning a rather expensive week in terms of meals, hotel rooms, and airline flights, and there is very little information about the main event, namely the class. In the past, I have found myself in classes where I could tell in the first five minutes that I had misinterpreted the very abbreviated information available and that the class was not what I was expecting. It is really impossible to include a lot of information in the Bulletin because of the limited space available, so an expanded version on the internet seems like an ideal solution. I appreciated it. Also, I will mention that this year, when the IOLI produced a list of classes that were in danger of being canceled, I went to the descriptions looking for photos of the class project to post on the IOLI Facebook page in order to encourage interest, only to discover that some of the "in trouble" classes were ones without any photographs of the lace or the projects. So, it would appear that visuals really sell the class. Who knows how many people found the photos so entrancing that they decided to attend the convention when they might have been considering not going? Many thanks for organizing the Arachne get together. The concept of a concession stand, proposed for next year, where attendees can pick up a lunch and meet in a private room seems an ideal solution to the problem of people wanting more choice in food versus the problem of meeting in public. Although the Arachne meeting managed to finesse this issue, the OIDFA meeting which was held in the hotel bar was a little bit noisy due to the fact that the bar found it necessary to broadcast sports at us via huge TVs. People were having to project their voices very aggressively in order to be heard. It was great seeing everyone! Devon - 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] IOLI Convention
What a lovely email to read for any of us who have never attended anything like this before. A bit like having a peek in a lovely sweetie (candy) shop window. Although I enjoy reading about the conventions this is the first email that has ever really made me feel that it might be a lovely thing to do, so thank you for sharing so much of your experience with us all Jane. Sue T Dorset UK Jane wrote (and more) . Once you go you will always want to go! I live in Lincoln, NE USA and I traveled to Sacramento, CA on Amtrak. It was a long trip but I enjoyed it thoroughly. I downloaded some audio books from the library onto my iPad so I could listen while I rode - tatted some, cross-stitched some, stared out In the afternoon, I took the tatting class with Randy and Gary Houtz. What fun! I met them quite a few years ago but hadn’t taken a class from them. There were 14 in that class. We learned a different technique every day. Finished each motif on my return home trip on the train. Once again, they make sure they get to everyone so you can learn lots. I’m always in awe at the Teacher’s Display night. That would be my dream - to be able to make most of those laces and do them well. (There are some techniques that I am not as fond of as others, but, boy, do I appreciate the work!) Jane Nelson Lincoln Lacemakers Lincoln, NE 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/
Re: [lace] IOLI Convention
Hi Nicole: I took Ulrike's class this year, but it wasn't Barjac, it was the drawing class. I'm coming home with two Chantilly prickings that I designed and drew myself. Ulrike intends to teach Barjac at next year's IOLI convention in Coralville, Iowa (near Cedar Rapids). Her book on Barjac is out this fall. Adele West Vancouver, BC (west coast of Canada) Did you take Ulrike's class this year? The Barjac ombrée is intriguing. Nicole Gauthier - 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] IOLI Convention
Hello Janice, Thank you for letting us know a bit about the convention. It has been sometimes since I attented a convention but I miss them. Did you take Ulrike's class this year? The Barjac ombrée is intriguing. Nicole Gauthier - 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] IOLI Convention
Hi Arachnids, I am sóóó jealous. ;-D Have a great time all of you who are lucky enough to be able to attend either of the conventions! Happy lace making, Joepie in East Sussex, UK -Original Message- From: ADELE SHAAK Subject: [lace] IOLI Convention Well, here I am at Convention. The Arachne get-together just finished, and it was fun to put a face to the names on the list. Sunday evening was the get-together dinner - fantastic food!, and last night we had the teacher showcase. Today we had a lunch with a talk and visual presentation on the War Laces at the Smithsonian. This evening's entertainment is the Tat-Off, which is just getting started. I haven't heard a lot about the classrooms and classes, but if everybody's class is like mine we're so busy learning and working the time flies by. The classroom is big and has lots of light and the staff seem to be able to conjure tables out of thin air. Tomorrow is our day off, and lots of the attendees are taking the tour to the Lace Museum in Sunnyvale and to Lacis. What more can I say? - 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] IOLI Convention
Check out the Facebook page for International Organization of Lace for photos of the convention as it happens. Devon Sent from my iPhone On Aug 5, 2014, at 4:11 PM, Clay Blackwell wrote: > Ditto all of the above! Eager to hear personal experiences from anyone > attending these wonderful conventions! > > Clay > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Aug 5, 2014, at 3:10 PM, jvik...@sover.net wrote: >> >> I too am hoping for some reports from IOLI and I'd love some from the >> OIDFA convention in Australia too!! >> >> I love reading all about lace events and was inspired to go to a few after >> reading about them! Quite a treat but reading about them is the next best >> thing!! >> >> Happy Lacing, Jane in Vermont USA where we're having a beautiful summer day! >> jvik...@sover.net >> >> - >> 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/ > > - > 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/ - 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] IOLI Convention
Ditto all of the above! Eager to hear personal experiences from anyone attending these wonderful conventions! Clay Sent from my iPad > On Aug 5, 2014, at 3:10 PM, jvik...@sover.net wrote: > > I too am hoping for some reports from IOLI and I'd love some from the > OIDFA convention in Australia too!! > > I love reading all about lace events and was inspired to go to a few after > reading about them! Quite a treat but reading about them is the next best > thing!! > > Happy Lacing, Jane in Vermont USA where we're having a beautiful summer day! > jvik...@sover.net > > - > 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/ - 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] IOLI Convention
I too am hoping for some reports from IOLI and I'd love some from the OIDFA convention in Australia too!! I love reading all about lace events and was inspired to go to a few after reading about them! Quite a treat but reading about them is the next best thing!! Happy Lacing, Jane in Vermont USA where we're having a beautiful summer day! jvik...@sover.net - 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] IOLI convention
Hello Sherry and everyone Perhaps they are too busy yet to write...I did find some excellent photos of the teacher display at https://www.facebook.com/iolilace On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 6:06 AM, Celtic Dream Weaver < celticdreamwe...@yahoo.com> wrote: > I am hoping to see a lot of messages written by those that are attending > the IOLI convention. ... > -- Bev in Shirley BC, near Sooke on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada - 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] IOLI Convention Get together
Oh, how I wish I could be there! One of our local lace makers is: Janet Theaker. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Hi, If anyone reads this and is attending convention, we are meeting on Tuesday evening in the Grand Ballroom at 6:30 pm. It is listed in the convention handbook. We have the room until the tat off. Today was the opening dinner and the meal was very good for a hotel meal. The fruit dessert was really nice. Shopping was good and I have not completely spent up yet. Our hotel room is very spacious and comfortable. Looking forward to my Ipswich class tomorrow. Janice Janice Blair - 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] IOLI convention - on line
Go to IOLI, then click on Conventions. Click on Conference information. It brings up the class listings. Click on the one you want and you get the description. Across the top of this page are four boxes. The first is the class number. The second is the class name. Click on this name and you get the picture of the item to be made. Click on the teacher's name and you get info about him/her and maybe a picture. Just keep clicking and things and see what comes up. Alice in Oregon From: "hottl...@neo.rr.com" Hello All! Is there a FAQs section for newbies interested in attending the Sacramento convention? So far I haven't received the Bulletin, Handbook or convention info by snail mail. When I searched online, I didn't find any pictures of the various class projects. Am I looking in the wrong place? Or are pictures not available online? Please contact me off list to help me understand how this works. Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 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/
Re: [lace] IOLI convention
Hi Susan: The latest Bulletin has lots of information about the convention. I just got mine the other day so I expect yours will come any day now. Adele West Vancouver, BC (west coast of Canada) On 2014-01-21, at 6:28 PM, wrote: > Hello All! Is there a FAQs section for newbies interested in attending the > Sacramento convention? So far I haven't received the Bulletin, Handbook or > convention info by snail mail. When I searched online, I didn't find any > pictures of the various class projects. Am I looking in the wrong place? Or > are pictures not available online? Please contact me off list to help me > understand how this works. Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach > Gardens, FL, 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/ - 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] IOLI convention in SLC
Thank you Robin. Not too bad. Maybe people could identify themselves by row and space and then all of us non-attendees could also put faces to names? Pretty please? Great thought tho, Jeri -- Hugs, Lin and the Mali "If we concentrated on the really important stuff in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." - 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] IOLI convention in SLC
Thank you, Robin. A suggestion for next and following years at IOLI luncheons: A sign-in sheet, so we can know who was present - by first name and last initial. Then, some of us can match names to the faces. For example, Devon T. can be seen in front row far right. I think I identified Liz L. of Australia in the second row (and her husband in back row). Hope everyone is thrilled with all they learned and all they purchased at this Salt Lake City Convention. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 8/10/2013 9:42:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, human.m...@gmail.com writes: I uploaded a pic to my flicker of all who came from Arachne, but it's blurry. http://www.flickr.com/photos/13286085@N04/9476798569/ It was nice to meet and put faces with names. Robin - 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] IOLI Convention
Bronwen of Hindscroft wrote: Many SciFi/Fantasy Conventions are much less than $150, and have the programming (classes) as part of the entrance fee. Now, there are a few differences though:- Another difference, I believe, is in the size of registration. Those comic and scifi cons have huge numbers of fans sharing the costs of the convention. This lowers the cost per person on the overall expenses. I think, also, that the vendors pay more, and there are more sponsors, and so forth to help with the expenses. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA robinl...@socal.rr.com Parvum leve mentes capiunt (Little things amuse little minds) - 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] IOLI Convention (Karen's questions)
Karen Thompson wrote: Should the tour day be kept in the middle of the week where it requires extra nights and meals whether you want to participate in a tour or not? Many of us use Wednesday to catch up on 'homework' so we're ready to go farther at the next day's classes. Recent conventions have also had Wednesday mini-classes that are fun and interesting. This gives us a break from our other classes and provides four options (tours, mini- classes, homework, or just relaxing) for attendees. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA robinl...@socal.rr.com Parvum leve mentes capiunt (Little things amuse little minds) - 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] IOLI convention
Dear Lorelei, We got our wires crossed. I was referring to camping for accommodation, not for the full convention. Under no circumstances do I think the IOLI convention should be held out doors. Too much could go wrong. Fine for some for accomodation, not fine for any other aspect of IOLI. While I highly doubt that the very few who would camp would affect the break even point of the convention, roomwise, it might enable some to actually attend, because the cost would make the thing more doable. I mention it as an alternative, not as the main method of accommodation. I am presently planning on camping near the Maryland Sheep and Wool because I am taking a class on Friday, the day before the main event, making a 3 hour trip each way impossible. It's the first weekend in May, putting it in Camping Season, and so I have reservations in a state park where evidently a number of other attendees will be. On the other hand, I cannot convince anyone else I know, with the possible exception of DD to join me. And as far as I know I do not snore. Go figure. lrb Lorelei wrote: But I spent about 8 years doing outdoor craft shows every summer. When bad weather hits you have a disaster of major proportions. It is not physical discomfort to the person at issue. It is destruction to one's equipment caused by wind which is the worst. - 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] IOLI convention
Lyn I'm all for camping. My family did it when I was a teenager, and I enjoyed it. But camping and lacemaking out of doors sounds like a really bad idea. You may hit a 5 day stretch of good weather. But I spent about 8 years doing outdoor craft shows every summer. When bad weather hits you have a disaster of major proportions. It is not physical discomfort to the person at issue. It is destruction to one's equipment caused by wind which is the worst. Or rain soaking into the pillow. Or a thunderstorm so intense that the tent pegs come loose from the ground and the whole tent or canopy collapses, with attendant damage to books, pillow, prickings, metal tools which get wet and rust. This happened to the family tent one year. We spent the night in the car. Bad weather was due to continue. So we left. At home, drying out the tent and all the sleeping mats and such was a nightmare because summers are so humid. At the craft show high winds took the entire canopy down. At another, heavy rain leaked inside my glass display cases and ruined the velvet pads. Lorelei - 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] IOLI convention
Doable with the right equipment. Never a tornado. Well, OK, a warning in Kansas, Dorothy's home, but we went into my cousin's house, then to her basement, which was what she did, too. Heatwave was over by the evening. Mosquitoes are nothing, even in Maine. Screened porch to the tent. Thunderstorms, yes, but I am no wimp, and the tent is waterproof. If it gets too bad, you can always sleep in the car. And, I have good equipment. 4 weeks camping in France seeing lace places in 2007. Solo. Wonderful. French wine or cider every evening, and a budget that enabled the 4 weeks. With rental car and daily restaurants. In France, when it got too cold, it was June, stayed in a hotel. No bedbugs, my own equipment. Coffee made my way. Breakfast the way I want it. Money for books, or restaurant. No stale air from no ventilation. No need for air conditioning. By day, busy at IOLI Convention, peace and quiet after dinner. OK, not enough light to make lace far into the night. Always a comfortable bed, as I bring my own. Money for books. Yes, the bathroom is shared, but they're clean. Works for me. Works for others, but certainly not for all. I am NOT suggesting Lace Days at the campground. lrb -Original Message- From: Lorelei Halley Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 4:44 PM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] IOLI convention campground: mosquitoes, thunderstorms, tornados, 105 degree F heatwave... Lorelei - 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/ - 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] IOLI Convention-Quilt con
This is quite interesting, since it is a comparable group. I do note that they have sponsors including some sewing machine, thread and fabric companies. They are encouraged to "extend their reach to this emerging market of quilters." Their Four Day lecture pass $199 (no goodie bag) is comparable in price to our basic registration of $190 for seven days which includes three meals, a convention bag, pin, and name tag as well as vendor access and access to all lectures and events. Their classes, none of which exceed one day in length cost $25 an hour, compared to $15 an hour for ours. Unlike our convention, you actually could attend lectures and panel discussions all day and forgo workshops. The price seems to be set so that going for one day of weekend lectures costs roughly half of what going for all four days costs. Like our convention the workshops are a la carte. If you took 12 hours of instruction it would cost $300 to our $180. Despite the sponsorship, in every case the per unit cost is greater at Quiltcon. The difference seems to be the divisibility of the experience. You could go for one day and attend lectures all day for $90. You could book a full day (6 hour) workshop for $150, which would include a day pass to the vendors. (It is not clear whether there would be any additional charge as a "registration".) At our convention, as Karen points out, you have to stay for 5 days to complete a single 12 hour class. Devon - 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] IOLI Convention
Another thought: At the one and only convention I've attended, a highlight for me was the IOLI AGM. I really found the proceedings interesting. It might not be the most popular part of the entire convention, but isn't it a priority of the event? The options, especially classes, would make it more attractive to attend, if one had the means. On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 11:01 AM, wrote: > > I wonder if we are failing to properly describe our conventions. We rarely > include the information about the short presentations in our registration > materials. -- Bev in Shirley BC, near Sooke on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada - 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] IOLI Convention
So, as luck would have it, while thinking about this, I found a reference to a "QuiltCon" that will be happening soon, while I was reading my feed on Facebook. http://www.quiltcon.com/conference/pricing-policies-and-rules/ Here is how they seem to have worked out paying the instructors as well as keeping the Con affordable for those who don't have a lot of money: *Admission Costs*: Lecture pass: grants admission to the lecture hall Show pass: grants admission to the vender hall and quilt show Workshops: purchased a la carte * Lecture Passes:* - Four-Day Lecture Pass $199 includes a four-day show pass - Thursday, February 21 Lecture Pass $50 includes a day show pass - Friday, February 22 Lecture Pass $90 includes a day show pass - Saturday, February 23 Lecture Pass $90 includes a day show pass - Sunday, February 24 Lecture Pass $50 includes a day show pass *Workshops:* - Full-day Workshop $150 includes a day show pass - Half-day Workshop $75 includes a day show pass *Show Passes:* - Four-day Show Pass $30 - Day Show Pass $10 *Spend $179 or more and get a free 4-day show pass.* *Spend $399 or more and get a free 4-day show pass and a goodie bag.* I don't know how well this works, but it does go along with the "Tier" levels I mentioned some SciFi Cons doing in a different email. As an art convention, this shows a way to be able to pay the teachers, while still making it semi-affordable for the person who can't raise $500 plus travel expenses, food, and lodging for a few days. Bronwen -- "It is sometimes the most fragile things that have the power to endure and become sources of strength." - May Sarton - 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] IOLI Convention
Thanks to Bronwen for explaining the other "cons". They may be as apples to oranges, but people actually are comparing the cost of a "Comic Con" to our convention. The previous poster is not the first that I have heard express this thought. As John points out, the attendance at such an event is much greater. A reading or panel discussion can be done in front of an auditorium full of people. A bobbin lace class with a hundred people would be a problem. I wonder if we are failing to properly describe our conventions. We rarely include the information about the short presentations in our registration materials. I realized in my previous post that I had forgotten to mention that meals like the Sunday dinner may seem to be an avoidable expenditure, but they provide an opportunity to run through changes in the schedule, various hotel policies and other announcements with hopefully the entire group present. People who are planning to miss the meals covered in the registration may find they have missed important information. I recall at the Colorado convention they kept re-iterating the need to drink lots of water and remain hydrated. I think they achieved their goal of not having a single person pass out due to altitude adjustment problems. Devon - 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] IOLI Convention
Hello, While I was thinking of those kinds (like NewYork ComCon or SanDeago ComCon) I was also thinking of writers retreats and literary conferences I've been too/worked on. GenCon and Life the Universe and Everything are the ones that come to mind. I really didn't mean to start such a negative vibe I was just trying to say that for me I can't afford the cost to make convention an every year thing. I would correct that the SF/F Cons are like trade shows. They are not; con committees seek out and pay to have guests come. I have worked on a number that have pulled in major talents in their field - authors and artist - who dp do long workshops with new talent and they DO charge fees for their time. The convention pays all their cost plus a stipend. However, the costs were often covered by sponsorship that the conventions were able to get - ie all the advertisers. I've never worked with a talent who was brought in by a company. We booked them and found the money to pay them. IOLI does not have sponsors so I understand that the costs must be passed on. That is the reality - lace isn't as big a world as comics/fantasy. But the reality also is that many who would like to attend (even locals) just can't when it's $500+ before even taking in travel/lodging cost. *shrug* thems the breaks. Robin -- Never, ever, let anyone tell you what you can and can't do. Prove the cynics wrong. Pity them for they have no imagination. The sky's the limit. *Your* sky. *Your *limit. Now, let's dance. *~Tom Hiddleston* - 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] IOLI Convention
Beg to differ, Clay. Most of the panelists at SF/F cons are not being paid to be there by anyone. They are self-employed authors, for the most part. Possibly, for the larger conventions, editors might be reimbursed by their publishers for attending, given the contacts they make with authors and potential authors. World Con, where the Hugo Awards are presented, has a fair publisher presence, for networking with authors and some contact with rank and file fans. But most conventions draw upon regional authors and publishing industry contacts, and educated fans, with their not being reimbursed by anyone; the writer, artist, and any other Guests of Honor will have their travel expenses comped and their room/meals comped. Where we get into apples and oranges from a legit perspective is that SC/F conventions have much greater attendance, and thus the expenses of the con are spread out through a much larger group of people. Orycon, which takes place in Portland, OR, costs $65.00 at the door; the earlier you buy your membership, of course, the lower the price, down to $25.00 if you bought at the prior year's convention. Orycon has an attendance of several thousand people, for a three day convention. This year is Orycon 35, it's been around for a while. Norwescon, held in the Seatle/Tacoma area, is slightly spendier, with pre-reg starting at $50.00 and increasing from there. Norwescon 37 is next year, so it's a couple of years older than Orycon. That's the fan run conventions, by fans for fans. Then you have the major media conventions, where for profit companies such as Creation Entertainment hire actors and other celebrities to attend, which cost rather more and serve a very different clientele. These are the big Star Trek cons, Xena, Stargate, Dr. Who, and various other television SF/F programs. Much more "Cult of Personality". Yours, John Mead, who use to help put on Orycon, back in the day. On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 9:57 AM, Clay Blackwell wrote: > Hi Bronwen, > > I think that you're comparing apples to oranges here. At a lacemaking > convention, people are paying experts to travel (many from Europe), stay at > the hotel and have their convention costs covered, as well as a teaching > stipend. The best and most sought-after teachers devote their careers to > designing and teaching, and do not do that for free. > > On the other hand, at Sci-Fi "cons", it's a great deal more like a trade > show where speakers are sharing information, but also selling something. > They are eager to do this because it furthers whatever it is they are > promoting. Most times these speakers are being paid to be there by the > company for whom they work. > > So I don't think you're ever going to see a lacemaking convention that is > $150, all inclusive. > > Clay > > Sent from my iPad > > On Apr 22, 2013, at 12:18 PM, Bronwen of Hindscroft > wrote: > > > Many SciFi/Fantasy Conventions are much less than $150, and have the > > programming (classes) as part of the entrance fee. > > > > Now, there are a few differences > > - > 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/ > - 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] IOLI Convention
Clay: I completely understand, and put that in my email. The questions were, "What would be an example of a Con that costs $150 or less and where you could take a dozen classes? What kind of classes would they be? How long would each class be?" Yes, I know this is a lace list, but there are many Conventions out there, which do educate on some level. Even what you call the "trade show" style (though I'd quibble with that assessment, but it's not important, really) informs and exchanges information. My starred points, however, showed a difference in what the IOLI convention is and what the SciFi/Fantasy Cons are. I even stated "The main difference, of course, is that the SciFi/Fantasy Cons are not set up to give intensive, hands on workshops. While they do impart knowledge, they aren't showing 10 or 15 people (or whatever the class limit is) how to make a pillow, how to prep a patterns, how to make the pad (for needle lace)." I was just answering the question as I read it, not inferring that the person asking was just wanting to know about Lace Cons. Also, I want to make it clear -- since it seems I didn't in my last email -- that I'm NOT saying I think teachers shouldn't be paid for giving their classes! I was just trying to show how Cons in other genres can keep the costs down, and also showed a version where the ones who brought in big name celebrities could afford to pay the celebrities. If we don't think it's wrong to pay to see our favorite actor/author/whatever, then how much more is it RIGHT to pay people who are experts in their art, not only travel money but also a good fee to teach something we want to learn? Bronwen, who's obviously not had enough caffeine this morning if I couldn't convey that last, most important bit, clearly On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 10:57 AM, Clay Blackwell wrote: > Hi Bronwen, > > I think that you're comparing apples to oranges here. At a lacemaking > convention, people are paying experts to travel (many from Europe), stay at > the hotel and have their convention costs covered, as well as a teaching > stipend. The best and most sought-after teachers devote their careers to > designing and teaching, and do not do that for free. > > > Clay > -- "It is sometimes the most fragile things that have the power to endure and become sources of strength." - May Sarton - 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] IOLI Convention
Hi Bronwen, I think that you're comparing apples to oranges here. At a lacemaking convention, people are paying experts to travel (many from Europe), stay at the hotel and have their convention costs covered, as well as a teaching stipend. The best and most sought-after teachers devote their careers to designing and teaching, and do not do that for free. On the other hand, at Sci-Fi "cons", it's a great deal more like a trade show where speakers are sharing information, but also selling something. They are eager to do this because it furthers whatever it is they are promoting. Most times these speakers are being paid to be there by the company for whom they work. So I don't think you're ever going to see a lacemaking convention that is $150, all inclusive. Clay Sent from my iPad On Apr 22, 2013, at 12:18 PM, Bronwen of Hindscroft wrote: > Many SciFi/Fantasy Conventions are much less than $150, and have the > programming (classes) as part of the entrance fee. > > Now, there are a few differences - 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] IOLI convention
One more quick note: > And schools are planned with youngsters without walkers or canes Yes, and also, when they built the college or school people were generally smaller. I have attended conferences (Not IOLI) where quite a few people had trouble getting into the shower stall, let alone showering in it. In general, it's not the registration fee that keeps me from coming to a conference. It's that typically I can afford either a large travel cost or a large hotel cost but not both. I know the conference organizers work hard to keep costs down but they can't help where I live! Adele North Vancouver, BC - 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] IOLI Convention
Yes, I In a message dated 4/22/2013 12:18:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, welshw...@gmail.com writes: Many SciFi/Fantasy Conventions are much less than $150, and have the programming (classes) as part of the entrance fee. Now, there are a few differences though: * Most of the programming (at least at the Cons I've gone to) is one hour slots, either panels (4 or 5 people talking about a subject, interacting with the audience) OR an Author reading his/her novel. There are very few hands on "how to" workshops, and when there are, they are usually two hours at the most. * As I understand it (since I've never been on a committee that runs a Con), most of the presenters don't have to be paid for their appearances. Of course, the !Big! !Name! draws are comepensated with a stipend, but that's only usually 2-4 people. The other people (the ones who are presenting in a panel or reading their books) may get their rooms and entrance, but don't also receive any money. * There are some SciFi/Fantasy style Cons that are now charging on a tier level. Tier 1 gets you in the door and into the vendor room, and a few panels with people who only have a local following. Tier 2 gets you all of Tier 1, and into some of the panels with more well known people, and maybe a book reading from that famous author you love. Tier 3 gets you Tiers 1 and 2, as well as into the panels and presentations with the !Big! !Name! people you'd go all fangl about (if you fangrrrl, that is). A bunch of the ComicCons are doing this. (Personally, I find that those kind are too expensive for me, and I end up not going, even though local ones are supposed to be good.) The main difference,of course, is that the SciFi/Fantasy Cons are not set up to give intensive, hands on workshops. While they do impart knowledge, they aren't showing 10 or 15 people (or whatever the class limit is) how to make a pillow, how to prep a patterns, how to make the pad (for needle lace). While the larger ones do rent all of the conference rooms in a hotel for the weekend, they also don't need 20 classrooms each day. For a good example of a Con I go to regularly, that costs well under $150 for the Con (hotel and food extra though), check out Mile Hi Con in Denver, CO. (http://www.milehicon.org/Default.aspx) As it's 6 months out, they don't have the programming finalized yet, but this gives an idea. Basically, you can be busy from 8 in the morning until 10pm or later with different programming if you want at this con, all for $40-$46 per person for the whole weekend. Bronwen, who isn't a promoter or on the committee for MHC, but who attends as often as funds and her husband's work schedule allows. On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 9:28 AM, <_Dmt11home@aol.com_ (mailto:dmt11h...@aol.com) > wrote: What would be an example of a Con that costs $150 or less and where you could take a dozen classes? What kind of classes would they be? How long would each class be? Devon - To unsubscribe send email to _majordomo@arachne.com_ (mailto:majord...@arachne.com) containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to _arachne.moderator@gmail.com_ (mailto:arachne.modera...@gmail.com) . Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ -- 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 "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." - Henry David Thoreau - 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] IOLI Convention
A half-serious thought: Perhaps a campground for lacemakers? One very big lace-in in a field in summer with the classes in the airy tents used for summer craft fairs and heritage events. Hmm, Lacestock... (with nice facilities). It seems there is a compromise whatever the venue for a major lace event? On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 8:28 AM, wrote: > What would be an example of a Con that costs $150 or less and where you > could take a dozen classes? What kind of classes would they be? How long > would each class be? > > -- Bev who solved a problem with a Binche pattern and is moving forward with it, in Shirley BC, near Sooke on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada - 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] IOLI Convention
Many SciFi/Fantasy Conventions are much less than $150, and have the programming (classes) as part of the entrance fee. Now, there are a few differences though: * Most of the programming (at least at the Cons I've gone to) is one hour slots, either panels (4 or 5 people talking about a subject, interacting with the audience) OR an Author reading his/her novel. There are very few hands on "how to" workshops, and when there are, they are usually two hours at the most. * As I understand it (since I've never been on a committee that runs a Con), most of the presenters don't have to be paid for their appearances. Of course, the !Big! !Name! draws are comepensated with a stipend, but that's only usually 2-4 people. The other people (the ones who are presenting in a panel or reading their books) may get their rooms and entrance, but don't also receive any money. * There are some SciFi/Fantasy style Cons that are now charging on a tier level. Tier 1 gets you in the door and into the vendor room, and a few panels with people who only have a local following. Tier 2 gets you all of Tier 1, and into some of the panels with more well known people, and maybe a book reading from that famous author you love. Tier 3 gets you Tiers 1 and 2, as well as into the panels and presentations with the !Big! !Name! people you'd go all fangl about (if you fangrrrl, that is). A bunch of the ComicCons are doing this. (Personally, I find that those kind are too expensive for me, and I end up not going, even though local ones are supposed to be good.) The main difference,of course, is that the SciFi/Fantasy Cons are not set up to give intensive, hands on workshops. While they do impart knowledge, they aren't showing 10 or 15 people (or whatever the class limit is) how to make a pillow, how to prep a patterns, how to make the pad (for needle lace). While the larger ones do rent all of the conference rooms in a hotel for the weekend, they also don't need 20 classrooms each day. For a good example of a Con I go to regularly, that costs well under $150 for the Con (hotel and food extra though), check out Mile Hi Con in Denver, CO. (http://www.milehicon.org/Default.aspx) As it's 6 months out, they don't have the programming finalized yet, but this gives an idea. Basically, you can be busy from 8 in the morning until 10pm or later with different programming if you want at this con, all for $40-$46 per person for the whole weekend. Bronwen, who isn't a promoter or on the committee for MHC, but who attends as often as funds and her husband's work schedule allows. On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 9:28 AM, wrote: > What would be an example of a Con that costs $150 or less and where you > could take a dozen classes? What kind of classes would they be? How long > would each class be? > > Devon > > - > 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/ > -- 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 "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." - Henry David Thoreau - 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] IOLI Convention
What would be an example of a Con that costs $150 or less and where you could take a dozen classes? What kind of classes would they be? How long would each class be? Devon - 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] IOLI convention displays?
On the first page of the convention material in the Bulletin, Winter 2011, there is a place where it says, to display lace, contact Sheila-Llyn Van Nederveen at _display2011@juno.com_ (mailto:display2...@juno.com) . I have displayed lace in the past, and as I recall, you have to tell them what you are bringing, its size and often you must assign a value for insurance purposes. It is important, I think, to tell them in advance because they need the sizes of the pieces in order to arrange how the tables will be laid out. People often display pieces they have made, and also antique pieces. Devon In a message dated 7/24/2011 11:27:40 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, abcohen1...@yahoo.com writes: Hello, all - I've been reading messages on this list for quite some time, but I'm pretty sure this is the first time I've posted. I've been making bobbin lace for a number of years, but this is my first time attending the IOLI convention, coming up in just a week in Bethesda, MD. I have a question about the display room. Do people bring lace to put on display and share with others? Or is it just for those entering the competition and the teacher's showcase? I can't find anything about this on the Convention website and a few internet searches have brought up pictures of previous Conventions where it seems that there is more on display than the competition entries and teachers' work, but I'm really not sure. Perhaps you need to be invited to display something? It just occurred to me this morning that I have a couple of nice lace pieces framed and it might be nice to share them with other lacemakers out there...but only if this what is done. The fact that it is NOT posted/published that you should bring things to share leaves me feeling a little unsure. Any info would be greatly appreciated for this convention newbie! thanks, arlene in NJ (who is looking forward to her lace adventure in a week!) - 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
Re: [lace] IOLI Convention Lunch
Janice, I have a little something I can bring for a raffle prize. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, US Janice Blair wrote: > Hi, > I understand from the Bethesda hosts that they do not have any Arachne > members > attending the luncheon this year. I think a group of about 27 Arachne will > be > getting together, so if we are doing anything such as an impromptu free > raffle > we will have to organise it ourselves. I have a sparkly number to add to the > prizes. > Janice > Janice Blair > Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA > www.jblace.com > http://www.lacemakersofillinois.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://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
Re: [lace] IOLI Convention Lunch
Yes, you are included in the 27, but I was referring to the fact that the hosts do not have any Arachne attending the lunch. If they had, they could have organised anything we might want, such as our free raffle. That was all. Sorry if I panicked anyone. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org From: "dmt11h...@aol.com" To: jbl...@sbcglobal.net; lace@arachne.com Sent: Thu, July 21, 2011 4:18:13 PM Subject: Re: [lace] IOLI Convention Lunch I don't understand this because I signed up for the Arachne lunch and paid for it, and my confirmation says that I am signed up for it. Devon In a message dated 7/21/2011 4:28:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jbl...@sbcglobal.net writes: Hi, >Iunderstand from the Bethesda hosts that they do not have any Arachne >members > >attending the luncheon this year. I think a group of about 27Arachne will >be > >getting together, so if we are doing anything such as animpromptu free >raffle > >we will have to organise it ourselves. I havea sparkly number to add to >the > >prizes. >Janice >JaniceBlair >Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois,USA >www.jblace.com >http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org > >- >Tounsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing theline: >unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, writeto >arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photosite: >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
Re: [lace] IOLI Convention Lunch
Oops. I misread Janice's message. I guess it means that there are no members of the hosting group attending the Arachne lunch, not that there are no members of Arachne attending. Sorry. Devon In a message dated 7/21/2011 5:19:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dmt11h...@aol.com writes: I don't understand this because I signed up for the Arachne lunch and paid for it, and my confirmation says that I am signed up for it. Devon In a message dated 7/21/2011 4:28:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jbl...@sbcglobal.net writes: Hi, I understand from the Bethesda hosts that they do not have any Arachne members attending the luncheon this year. I think a group of about 27 Arachne will be getting together, so if we are doing anything such as an impromptu free raffle we will have to organise it ourselves. I have a sparkly number to add to the prizes. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.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://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 - 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] IOLI Convention Lunch
I don't understand this because I signed up for the Arachne lunch and paid for it, and my confirmation says that I am signed up for it. Devon In a message dated 7/21/2011 4:28:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jbl...@sbcglobal.net writes: Hi, I understand from the Bethesda hosts that they do not have any Arachne members attending the luncheon this year. I think a group of about 27 Arachne will be getting together, so if we are doing anything such as an impromptu free raffle we will have to organise it ourselves. I have a sparkly number to add to the prizes. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.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://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
Re: Re: [lace] IOLI convention - pillow
Try it some time anyway - as well it is usually self-magnetic, so you would run a scrap around to collect the shreddies. Yes put newspaper down first LOL. On , Janice Blair wrote: > Thanks for the hint. I made enough mess on the bedroom carpet just > cutting the foam, can you image if I had used sandpaper. Luckily the maid > had not done the room yet. Will try to remember to add an emery board to > my kit. > Janice > For future reference - some of the hard foams are self-smoothing if > you use a scrap of it to burnish the rough surface. Sandpaper will > work too or an emery board - the last being in every lacemaker's kit > yes? They come in so handy. - 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] IOLI convention - pillow
Thanks for the hint. I made enough mess on the bedroom carpet just cutting the foam, can you image if I had used sandpaper. Luckily the maid had not done the room yet. Will try to remember to add an emery board to my kit. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org From: bev walker For future reference - some of the hard foams are self-smoothing if you use a scrap of it to burnish the rough surface. Sandpaper will work too or an emery board - the last being in every lacemaker's kit yes? They come in so handy. On 8/13/10, Janice Blair wrote: > commented about the rough edge I had made. She would have used a shureform > to > make it smoother, which I can do when I take my Brugge lace off it. -- Bev in Shirley BC, near Sooke on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada - 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] IOLI convention - pillow
For future reference - some of the hard foams are self-smoothing if you use a scrap of it to burnish the rough surface. Sandpaper will work too or an emery board - the last being in every lacemaker's kit yes? They come in so handy. On 8/13/10, Janice Blair wrote: > commented about the rough edge I had made. She would have used a shureform > to > make it smoother, which I can do when I take my Brugge lace off it. -- Bev in Shirley BC, near Sooke on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada - 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] IOLI Convention
lacel...@verizon.net wrote: I survived helping host the IOLI Convention in Oregon. From my perspective, there was a great group of lacemakers attending. And a great convention it was, too, Alice! You and the rest of the committee should be very proud of yourselves. I haven't been to a huge number of IOLI conventions (6, I think), but it was probably the best one I've attended. Things ran so smoothly, the rooms (living and class and event) were great, the event food was excellent. I had a ball, and of course spent 'way too much! Had to pay for overweight baggage (books are my biggest weakness) and also had a terrible time fitting everything in. I learned a lot in my classes and had loads of fun doing so. And of course, it's lots of fun getting together with once-a-year friends! So thanks again, Portland Lace Society, for a fine convention. 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] IOLI convention classes
I got mine too! Boy did I schedule a really full week! See you there. Lorri I got my letter from the Portland IOLI convention. I'm so excited! I've got a full week of fun and interesting classes. Anybody else heard from Portland yet? Robin - 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] IOLI convention
Liz...and anyone else who has registered for IOLI this year, The normal time schedule is for the teachers to have notification of whether or not their classes are a 'go' by April 15. Once the classes are determined, then the students should receive their confirmation letters with class info, etc, in early May. Some teachers like to contact their students directly with supply list or other info. Some teachers have the committee send it with the confirmation letters. Sorry, but you'll have to wait a bit longer. Registrations are still coming in. It's going to be a great group of lacemakers. The committee is working very hard on all the details. PS -- Reminder -- The lace contest this year is "Cascades of Lace". There's still time to participate. The deadline is July 1. See the IOLI website, and click on the menu item Lace Contest for all details. Alice in Oregon -- Exhibit Chairman and odd jobs. Weather is supposed to be rainy for the next week, and I'm supposed to be getting a new roof soon. Hope they wait till the rain stops. - Original Message When do we hear what classes we have managed to get into for the Portland IOLI convention? Do we get class requirements at the same time? 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
Re: [lace] IOLI convention/Canadian Lace Guild
Hello Janice The Canadian Lacemaker Gazette has booked a table in the vendor room for LA this year ;) On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 3:44 PM, Janice Blair wrote: > I think I saw something about the Canadian Lace Guild having at table at > convention. Is that this year in LA or next year in Portland at the IOLI > convention? > -- Bev in Shirley BC, near Sooke on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada - 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] IOLI convention
Hi all, I got my notification as well and I'm so happy!! I'm in the floral beds class and the art nouveau class. August just can't come fast enough!!! Cindy - in gray, cold Wisconsin - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] IOLI convention
I got my notification today! I'm in Anny's Binche class - my first choice! I'm really excited about that!! Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I got my notification for this summer's IOLI convention. I'll be taking > Fiandra > lace in the morning (with Bridget Cook) and Art Nouveau lace in the afternoon > (Debbie Beever). Anyone else get their notification? > > Now I need to reserve a room. > > 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] IOLI convention coming up soon!
I wish everyone well at this year's convention. Unfortunately, after spending 7 years in Oklahoma, I have no desire to go to Tulsa in August!! I'm saving up my money to go next year :D -- Ruth R. in OH [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] IOLI convention coming up soon!
Hello Anita, no, I am not happy enough to come again to the IOLI-meeting so I couldn't visit any class there. Beside several problems in our flat and the house with water I am trying to work on my preparations for a class I'll held the next time outside of Hamburg. And I try to finish my "Blue"-work but still after the third version I am not satisfied with it. Further things are two articles I am writing about a museum and a lace-technique and I have still to translate another article. You see I am not lazy and meanwhile the temperature is as it should be in summertime but we aren't yet used to it. Greetings Ilske - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I'm taking the Withof class with Yvonne Scheele. Hope to meet lots of Arachne's at the convention. Carole Dublin, OH USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] IOLI Convention- Tulsa
I am sad to see that Holly Van Sciver, Susan Wenzel, and Susie Johnson are missing from the list of teachers, and no Tønder class offered at all. :-( Come to think of it, no Bucks either--and no Beds, right? Yes, I know there are other great teachers, and some up-and-coming ones, too. I'm definitely still grieving over Gunvor's death. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA > Dear Gentle Spiders, > > In the beautiful IOLI Bulletin that arrived a couple of days ago, I noted > that the dates given in the Proposed Convention Schedule are off one day. > Saturday is 28 July and subsuquent dates should be changed accordingly. > The hotel brought the dates to my attention when I booked my room this > morning. No problem, really - mark your calendar to conform. > > Happy Lacemaking > Betty Ann in Roanoke, Virginia USA who has been without a cat for neigh on > 10 years and now has a black cat that was abandoned by renters who lived in > the next house 3 acres away. And She who believes all bobbin lacemakers > need a cat. > > - > 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] IOLI convention - more comments
Yes, and don't forget, Weronika, that we were saved from quite a long wait on Friday afternoon by using the freight elevator (I rationalized that we were both carrying freight, with all the pillows, stands, and supplies). The uncomfortable thing was that the hotel had booked the room for use beginning at 5:00, and our class ended at 4:30. that meant that the cleaning staff wanted us out immediately after the class so that they could clean for the next group. Just packing quickly was a bit of a strain, plus wishing to clean up the messes left behind a bit. But all week some of us had been avoiding the elevator crowds by lacing for a bit (up to half an hour) after the end of class. So, if possible, it would be a good thing if classroom space were booked at least one half-hour beyond the end of class, if only to allow time to comfortably pack up. And I do second everyone's comments about what a great convention this was, for me it was also a dream vacation. Congratulations and many thank-you's to RMLG. Regards, Carolyn Carolyn W. Hastings Stow, MA USA > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Weronika Patena > Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 8:35 PM > To: Clay Blackwell > Cc: Alice Howell; lace@arachne.com > Subject: Re: [lace] IOLI convention - more comments > > > The freight elevator sure was useful... Still, if we all > started using it, we'd just have 5 elevators > instead of 4, which wouldn't be that much of an improvement. > Next time I'll try to get a room on a reasonably low floor so > I can use the stairs - the 11th was a bit much... But just > going to class early worked fine - the only time I ended up > in a really big elevator line was after the banquet, but that > just left me time to walk around and look at what lace > everyone was wearing . > > Weronika - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] IOLI convention - more comments
The freight elevator sure was useful... Still, if we all started using it, we'd just have 5 elevators instead of 4, which wouldn't be that much of an improvement. Next time I'll try to get a room on a reasonably low floor so I can use the stairs - the 11th was a bit much... But just going to class early worked fine - the only time I ended up in a really big elevator line was after the banquet, but that just left me time to walk around and look at what lace everyone was wearing . Weronika On Tue, Aug 09, 2005 at 08:30:27PM -0400, Clay Blackwell wrote: > What I learned at IOLI: Don't wait until Friday (as I did...) to find the > freight elevator. It's usually conveniently located and almost always > empty. When the elevators are over-worked (as they were in Denver and > every other IOLI convention I've been to...) the hotel staff is usually > happy to have you use them. > > Clay > > Clay Blackwell > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > [Original Message] > > From: Alice Howell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: > > Date: 8/9/2005 2:12:40 AM > > Subject: Re: [lace] IOLI convention - more comments > > > > Thanks, Patsy, for your report. I enjoyed being in class with you. > > > > Things I learned at conference: > > -Waiting for an elevator takes longer than walking down the stairs, but > > with those pillows and bags, it's not worth it to walk. Start early. Be > > patient. > > -Watch the front desk at the hotel. Periodically they put out dishes of > > apples, chocolates, and bottles of water. Free. (Or rather -- part of > your > > room cost.) > > -Wear some lace. It will catch the attention of even the non lacers. > > -Smile. You have lots of friends here you just haven't met yet. > > -Room service breakfast is fun! And a good start to the day. > > -Take three times the money you think you'll need. The sales room is > > unbelievably tempting. > > -Ask for a wheelchair at the airport. You'll go through express > > security. Or go with someone in a wheelchair. > > -Pack an extra bag in your suitcase to take home all the extras. > > -I need a folding lace stand that's more compact than the ones I have. > > -A person never has too many pillows.or bobbins..or thread...or > books. > > > > The host guild did a wonderful job of coping with all of us. And the > hotel > > people were more cooperative than some hotels I've been in. And very > > polite. Congrats to RMLG for a great conference. I could tell the work > you > > put into it. > > > > Did you all notice that Vasna *wore* her prize dragon on her head as a > hat > > at the banquet? > > > > A note for all people who had things in the exhibit hall. Please check > > your items, wrappings, and boxes for a stray 6-inch knitted doily. It > > seems to have been caught on another piece of lace and left the room with > > the wrong owner. Please return it to a member of the RMLG and it will be > > sent on to the correct owner, no questions asked. No, it's not mine. I > > just have the nerve to speak up. > > I'd like to see it go to its own home very soon. Pass the word on to > > exhibitors in your groups who are not Arachnians. Thanks. > > > > Even during this conference, I heard people speaking of attending future > > ones. Next year in Montreal will be an interesting one. The contest was > > announced and the details will be in the next Bulletin. You have time > > enough to enter, if you start when you get the next Bulletin. You can > make > > it the largest contest yet. > > > > Tulsa -- what will be the dates of your conference? They announced that > it > > would be earlier than the dates listed on the web or previous > publications, > > but they didn't say just when. I'd like to know. Please. > > > > Thanks, again, RMLG, for a great conference. It was fun, interesting, > and > > well run from start to finish. It sets a standard that future groups > will > > have to work hard to beat. > > > > Alice in Oregon -- where I'm almost recovered from conference and > traveling. > > > > - > > 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] -- Weronika Patena Stanford, CA, USA http://vole.stanford.edu/weronika - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] IOLI convention - more comments
What I learned at IOLI: Don't wait until Friday (as I did...) to find the freight elevator. It's usually conveniently located and almost always empty. When the elevators are over-worked (as they were in Denver and every other IOLI convention I've been to...) the hotel staff is usually happy to have you use them. Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [Original Message] > From: Alice Howell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 8/9/2005 2:12:40 AM > Subject: Re: [lace] IOLI convention - more comments > > Thanks, Patsy, for your report. I enjoyed being in class with you. > > Things I learned at conference: > -Waiting for an elevator takes longer than walking down the stairs, but > with those pillows and bags, it's not worth it to walk. Start early. Be > patient. > -Watch the front desk at the hotel. Periodically they put out dishes of > apples, chocolates, and bottles of water. Free. (Or rather -- part of your > room cost.) > -Wear some lace. It will catch the attention of even the non lacers. > -Smile. You have lots of friends here you just haven't met yet. > -Room service breakfast is fun! And a good start to the day. > -Take three times the money you think you'll need. The sales room is > unbelievably tempting. > -Ask for a wheelchair at the airport. You'll go through express > security. Or go with someone in a wheelchair. > -Pack an extra bag in your suitcase to take home all the extras. > -I need a folding lace stand that's more compact than the ones I have. > -A person never has too many pillows.or bobbins..or thread...or books. > > The host guild did a wonderful job of coping with all of us. And the hotel > people were more cooperative than some hotels I've been in. And very > polite. Congrats to RMLG for a great conference. I could tell the work you > put into it. > > Did you all notice that Vasna *wore* her prize dragon on her head as a hat > at the banquet? > > A note for all people who had things in the exhibit hall. Please check > your items, wrappings, and boxes for a stray 6-inch knitted doily. It > seems to have been caught on another piece of lace and left the room with > the wrong owner. Please return it to a member of the RMLG and it will be > sent on to the correct owner, no questions asked. No, it's not mine. I > just have the nerve to speak up. > I'd like to see it go to its own home very soon. Pass the word on to > exhibitors in your groups who are not Arachnians. Thanks. > > Even during this conference, I heard people speaking of attending future > ones. Next year in Montreal will be an interesting one. The contest was > announced and the details will be in the next Bulletin. You have time > enough to enter, if you start when you get the next Bulletin. You can make > it the largest contest yet. > > Tulsa -- what will be the dates of your conference? They announced that it > would be earlier than the dates listed on the web or previous publications, > but they didn't say just when. I'd like to know. Please. > > Thanks, again, RMLG, for a great conference. It was fun, interesting, and > well run from start to finish. It sets a standard that future groups will > have to work hard to beat. > > Alice in Oregon -- where I'm almost recovered from conference and traveling. > > - > 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] IOLI convention
What a wonderful letter for those of us who couldn't go to convention! Thank you for taking all that trouble to write it. -- Aurelia Well, here's my adventures at the IOLI convention. Left San Diego on Sat. Aug.27th. Sure helped to have someone push me in a wheel chair through the airports. No problems on the flight. There were 7 of us from the Silvergate Lacers on the plane. We were all separated so we couldn't cause any mischief. After getting to Denver and checked into room, unpacked and met some of the gals for supper. Food was good, service was very slow. Sun. was registration day, vendor room and exhibit room opened. Went with my list to buy all my much needed supplies and some that weren't on my list. In the evening was the pajama party. It was a fun event. Wore my pj's with a housecoat over. But my crowning glory item was an antique lavender tatted dust cap or night cap. It got a lot of attention. Saw Ken from New York, who teaches and makes bobbins (can't remember his last name) just before the pajama party and asked him where his PJ's were. He informed me that he didn't have any, he slept in the buff. H! I may be in trouble for revealing his secret. So I told him to bring his birthday suit and come any way. He said it was under his cloths and came. We were served breakfast at night. It was fun. Monday classes started. In the morning I studied Rosalibre bobbin lace, with Cathleen Belleville. In the afternoon I had a class in wire tatting with Carolyn Regnier. I found out that at my age (72) taking two classes was too much for me to handle. But I did manage to get through them. I really loved the Rosalibre lace. It's a three dimensional lace. The flowers have a ruffle like a daffodil that sticks up and the leaves have a fin that stick up. And the butterfly has wings that loop over. I think I did pretty good with that. But was very disappointed when Cathleen said she wasn't going to be teaching for at least two years. Had to do with her job. Was sure glad I had also taken her chrysanthemum class in the past. The wire tatting class was different. I had a hard time learning a different method of working the wire than you use with thread. The tensioning is different and you don't pull the wire tight like you do with thread. I managed to get a few flowers made plus even crochet a wire plume. Made a small corsage to wear on my dress at the Fri. banquet. Monday was the arachne luncheon which was nice to put a few faces to internet names. In the evening there was a Gold panning demonstration and a display of a few live birds, a large owl and an eagle. I went to the vendors room (again) and stopped to see the birds on my way back to my room. Tuesday we had a catered lunch then in the evening there was the teachers showcase. The teachers had lovely lace displays of the types of lace they were teaching, plus they signed their books, and some had items and books for sale. It was very crowded and a little hard for a handicapped person to get through. But I managed. Wednesday was tour day. I choose to go to the Flying W Ranch dinner. It was a Bar B Q dinner served chuck wagon style. I couldn't believe how well organized they were. There were over a thousand people served. I don't remember how many they said. Wednesday was a rainy day. On the way there, a big tractor trailer truck had broken down in the middle lane of the freeway. Traffic was backed up for miles. There was a group that left early in the day and got to the ranch in plenty of time to see the little ghost town and Indian weaver and the blacksmith. They had visited a number of other places including the airforce academy. I was in the two bus group that went late in the day and we were supposed to get to visit the town but just managed to get there in time to eat and see the show. It was a country western show consisting of four men playing instruments and singing and telling stories and jokes. Since I like country western I enjoyed it very much. The floor was so uneven that two of our ladies did fall down. They seemed to be alright, but I'm sure they probably had skinned knees and elbows. Thursday was back to classes. Visited the vendors room again and spent some more money, again. : ) In the evening was the Tat-Off. Of course the shuttle brothers had to show everyone how to flip a stitch. Everytime I see it I still enjoy seeing it. I didn't win anything not even being the oldest. After the Tat-Off the Shuttle Bros. gave every one, one of their tatted butterflies. Then there was the IOLI Gen. Meeting. Friday. was cram day in my classes. Trying to get every last bit of information we could from the teachers and seeing pieces that managed to get finished by the students. In my wire tatting class, every day the teacher came up with a way to give away a door prize. At the beginning of the class we bought our supply kits.
Re: [lace] IOLI convention - more comments
Thanks, Patsy, for your report. I enjoyed being in class with you. Things I learned at conference: -Waiting for an elevator takes longer than walking down the stairs, but with those pillows and bags, it's not worth it to walk. Start early. Be patient. -Watch the front desk at the hotel. Periodically they put out dishes of apples, chocolates, and bottles of water. Free. (Or rather -- part of your room cost.) -Wear some lace. It will catch the attention of even the non lacers. -Smile. You have lots of friends here you just haven't met yet. -Room service breakfast is fun! And a good start to the day. -Take three times the money you think you'll need. The sales room is unbelievably tempting. -Ask for a wheelchair at the airport. You'll go through express security. Or go with someone in a wheelchair. -Pack an extra bag in your suitcase to take home all the extras. -I need a folding lace stand that's more compact than the ones I have. -A person never has too many pillows.or bobbins..or thread...or books. The host guild did a wonderful job of coping with all of us. And the hotel people were more cooperative than some hotels I've been in. And very polite. Congrats to RMLG for a great conference. I could tell the work you put into it. Did you all notice that Vasna *wore* her prize dragon on her head as a hat at the banquet? A note for all people who had things in the exhibit hall. Please check your items, wrappings, and boxes for a stray 6-inch knitted doily. It seems to have been caught on another piece of lace and left the room with the wrong owner. Please return it to a member of the RMLG and it will be sent on to the correct owner, no questions asked. No, it's not mine. I just have the nerve to speak up. I'd like to see it go to its own home very soon. Pass the word on to exhibitors in your groups who are not Arachnians. Thanks. Even during this conference, I heard people speaking of attending future ones. Next year in Montreal will be an interesting one. The contest was announced and the details will be in the next Bulletin. You have time enough to enter, if you start when you get the next Bulletin. You can make it the largest contest yet. Tulsa -- what will be the dates of your conference? They announced that it would be earlier than the dates listed on the web or previous publications, but they didn't say just when. I'd like to know. Please. Thanks, again, RMLG, for a great conference. It was fun, interesting, and well run from start to finish. It sets a standard that future groups will have to work hard to beat. Alice in Oregon -- where I'm almost recovered from conference and traveling. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] IOLI Convention
Merlene wrote: Is anyone from Spain coming here for the convention? I would love to meet up with you if you are. I do not know if anyone from Spain is going to IOLI convention, but I have no possibility in this moment to go away on this trip to USA. Maybe some day! OTOH, I am glad you enjoy the Galician Lace Catalogue! You have a lot of work to do! Regards from Barcelna. Carolina. -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego Witch Stitch Lace II now available - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] IOLI Convention - video
At 06:42 AM 3/26/2005, you wrote: Actually to raise a valid question - or at least to me it is valid. Is there any chance that *some* select classes could be video taped for the OS lace makers who are not going to be attending - I'm going to stick my neck out and answer on this. The answer is No. Clay had some very valid points. There is another side to it also. Taping lace making is very different from taping a wedding or a regular lecture. Many of the threads we use would not even show up on a video, even close up. It takes special preparation to make video lace visible, and to see each step in sequence. If one step doesn't film well, it has to be redone -- maybe several times. This would just not work in a workshop class. The teacher can not be the star of the video and teach the class at the same time. Both the class and the video would suffer. I think there would also be headaches with the paperwork to copyright it and reproduce it. I guess you'll just have to come to IOLI to experience a particular lace class. In the meantime, try to join a workshop or class put on by a lace guild, borrow or buy a video of the lace style you want to learn, or invest in a good book (or two) and work your way through it--with the help of Arachnians, of course. Alice in Oregon -- where we are supposed to have up to 2 inches of rain today., but we had a full group of lacemakers at our meeting anyway, including a new lacemaker. Now I have to go wind about 100 pair of bobbins. Happy Easter! - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] IOLI Convention
I can understand wanting a videotape of a class - and I have taken some courses which were videotapes of actual lectures, and they were good. But the problem is that most lacemaking classes consist of very little "lecture", if any, and much more "gather round and watch" sort of demonstrations, along with one-on-one assistance. And the production of a videotape of this sort is very different than simply setting up a camera to tape a lecture. Generally, the teacher is keeping an eye on where most students are in their work, and when they are about to reach a critical point in their work, she will select the student who has just gotten there, and use that student/pillow for demonstrating. Having to stop and set up the camera zoomed in on the pillow would be disruptive to those paying to attend the class, disruptive to the teacher, AND extremely time-consuming. Some of these rooms are smaller than we would like them to be, and the heat of lights and the additional clutter of camera equipment would be a real source of annoyance. As someone who has paid a significant amount of money to take the class, I would be very resentful of this disruption. But I AM very sympathetic to your need for this sort of help. And fortunately, there ARE some very good videotapes available, and more are coming on the market all the time. Christine Springett made an excellent series which is available (I *think*), from Roseground. Louise Colgan has a wonderful tape on Milanese lace. And there is a series which includes Torchon and Bucks which was produced several years ago by Cathy Richardson, and the tapes are especially helpful to beginners who don't have a teacher nearby. Check with your usual vendors regarding the availability of these tapes. Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [Original Message] > From: Jenny Brandis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Jean Nathan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Lace > Date: 3/27/2005 1:42:10 AM > Subject: Re: [lace] IOLI Convention > > Actually to raise a valid question - or at least to me it is valid. > > Is there any chance that *some* select classes could be video taped for the > OS lace makers who are not going to be attending - even if someone got Air > World to provide a free ticket and Accommodations Unlimited to give free > accommodation (family/health restrictions) > > It may be a way that guilds all over the world could have their less travel > active members *attend* > > Just an idea. What do you think? > > > Jenny Brandis > Kununurra, Western Australia > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.3 - Release Date: 3/25/2005 > > - > 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] IOLI Convention
Actually to raise a valid question - or at least to me it is valid. Is there any chance that *some* select classes could be video taped for the OS lace makers who are not going to be attending - even if someone got Air World to provide a free ticket and Accommodations Unlimited to give free accommodation (family/health restrictions) It may be a way that guilds all over the world could have their less travel active members *attend* Just an idea. What do you think? Jenny Brandis Kununurra, Western Australia -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.3 - Release Date: 3/25/2005 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] IOLI convention classes
Dear JoAnne (and other arachnids)- We don't know yet which classes are full. We are still receiving registrations, putting in people's first, second and third choices, and later on we will see what has to be mooshed around. I can tell you that some classes will definitely fill, though, so we will have to move on to second and third choices. We will certainly do our best to accommodate everyone's needs and choices. But, it's all hard and stuff! (she whined). The waiting is so difficult, isn't it? Argh! :-> Regards, Vasna in wet and cold Boulder, Colorado > Hi all! > I get to go to the IOLI this year I wasn't planning to go, I thought > that I wouldn't be able to go, but my DH said that it would work out! YEA!! > Now, if I can still get any of the classes I would like. Does anyone know > which classes are full up, and which still have room? > Sigh of pure joy, > JoAnne Pruitt > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Vasna Zago "thank god I'm a hot chick with superpowers" - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] IOLI Convention/Denver
> That's a new - and very welcome - "wrinkle"; I can't remember receiving > one of those before (not that I've been to all that many Conventions > ), but I appreciate it. > Brilliant idea, Vasna, thanks! And thank the rest of the group; am > looking forward to be welcomed to Colorado in August :) Actually, we stole the idea from the Keystone Lacers in Harrisburg from last year. Just want to give credit where credit is due. :-> It *is* nice knowing that your stuff has arrived safely - it doesn't make the agony of waiting any shorter or less intense, tho. :-> And, we have about 65 registrations so far for the Arachne lunch, so all y'all (western term meaning more than one you all) will have a of friendships to renew and a lot of faces to put to names! We are so excited to welcome everyone to Colorado this summer! Vasna Zago "thank god I'm a hot chick with superpowers" - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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T, The Keystone Lace Guild did this last year also. I thought it was a very nice touch. It makes waiting a little easier to handle; something to look forward to! Diane Williams Galena, Illinois USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Tamara P Duvall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Gentle Spiders, > > Someone asked recently (can't remember who), when > we'll be notified > about our class asignments. Well, today, I got a > card from the RMLG > (the organising group) which says: > > > The Rocky Mountain Lace Guild has received your > registration for the > > 2005 IOLI Convention. We will be sending class > assignments un early > > June. We are looking forward to welcoming you to > Colorado in August! > > That's a new - and very welcome - "wrinkle"; I can't > remember receiving > one of those before (not that I've been to all that > many Conventions > ), but I appreciate it. It's good to know that > one's missive has > been delivered, without any mishaps... :) I have, > recently, been in a > situation where I'd assumed my check for renewal of > the subscription > had arrived safely, just hadn't been cashed yet, but > it turned to be a > false assumption. It got unscrambled some months > later and no harm done > but, when you're trying to get a place in a "must > have" workshop, there > would have been great harm indeed in a delay. > > And, it also answers the question regarding when you > could expect to > hear about the final decisions - mid June. I sent my > application on > March 1st, the first day the "race for workshops" > opened, so, if you > sent off later, your confirmation might come later > too; don't fret :) > But your *decision* should arrive about the same > time as mine. > > Brilliant idea, Vasna, thanks! And thank the rest of > the group; am > looking forward to be welcomed to Colorado in August > :) > > -- > Tamara P Duvall > http://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] > Diane Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Galena Illinois USA __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 250MB free storage. Do more. Manage less. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] IOLI Convention -location, location - and price
Devon said, > Actually, I think this thread is good because it illuminates the difficulties experienced by the convention planners and helps to control "expectations". < I agree, AND I really haven't picked up a huge sense of immense frustration, just some "what about this" kind of statements. After what I think many regard as a very disappointing convention last hear (where many of us stayed away in droves...), I think we're mainly giddy with excitement to be back to "normal", with a few well-conceived new bells and whistles - not the least of which is the Arachne Luncheon!! So it suggests to me that as a group, our informal group has a lot of impact. Last year, we spent a lot of time grousing about the arrangements, and lots of people made up their minds about whether to go based on information they had gleaned from our postings. I don't think I'm being naive to say that a lot of this year's organizers are also members of Arachne. So our complaints, compliments, suggestions, and opinions were not falling on deaf ears. Certainly, we're already seeing that someone was listening - to us as Arachnids? - maybe... to us as members of IOLI? not as easily done, actually. Our democratic process works, but I wonder if our Arachne forum isn't doing more than we realize? So I say, let's continue to speak up when we have ideas and suggestions. Let's don't muzzle each other. And for heaven's sake, let's continue to disagree when we want to! But we need to continue to "be nice". Remember, don't embarrass your Mother. ; ) Lordy, I'm excited about Denver!! Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [Original Message] > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 3/17/2005 2:09:29 PM > Subject: Re: [lace] IOLI Convention -location, location - and price > > In a message dated 3/17/2005 1:30:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > May I propose a new subject? "Favorite Lace Convention Memory!" > > > > OK. My favorite lace convention memory is when I turned to the person on my > left at the banquet and said, "I can't imagine why they chose this hotel" and > she said, "It is the only hotel in town that has a room that can seat 300 at > a banquet." :-) > > Actually, I think this thread is good because it illuminates the > difficulties experienced by the convention planners and helps to control "expectations". > > Devon > > - > 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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Hi Weronika, I see Tamara answered your question about plonk. I was forgetting my English heritage when I wrote that. My roommates and I enjoy a glass of wine at the end of working hard on our lace all day and we have been known to prop the door open so that anyone else passing can come in and relax with us. I think we are fairly safe from being robbed or attacked by doing this as I am sure a room full of lacemakers would make any attacker run for their life. We did discuss the use of colleges in our region but came up with the same conclusions that have been voiced, i.e. lack of staff, summer classes, air conditioning, elevators, etc., and just the general logistics of all the extra work for a guild of 13 members to do everything. I was just so pleased to get a contract for rooms at 2004 rates for four years later in 2008!! Tamara, you would not get a discount of $25 for not getting the goody bag. I have just received an order for tote bags for my other lace guild and we will be selling those for $5 to members, just making a small profit for our funds. The program book has to be provided and we are hoping to beg for items from local companies to fill the bag. Many of the items that are received during convention are made and donated to the attendees from other guilds at no cost to the convention goers. My guild are just getting ready to make our donation items for Denver. There was a questionnaire at the last convention and in the IOLI Bulletin to find out what attendees would prefer and we are hoping to see the results of that this summer so long as folks filled it in. Personally, I like that break in the middle of the week to get on with my lace without any pressure from my teacher or trying to keep up with everyone else. My group tend to arrive early and do a self directed tour of the area if possible. My friends this year are flying in on Friday because that is when Hooters Airline fly from the local airport to Denver. I will arrive on Saturday as I am flying from O'Hare using my airmiles that I have saved up over the years of flying. I am just waiting to hear of their experiences as I understand the airline has attendees dressed as skimpily as the waitresses in their restaurants. Janice Weronika Patena <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Wed, Mar 16, 2005 at 04:50:17PM -0800, Janice Blair wrote: >Finding a hotel to have the convention in Chicago at all, let alone at a >reaonsable nightly rate was impossible. None of them wanted to give up so many >rooms for the use of workshops. Don't schools/universities do that sort of thing in the US? That's how most of my workshops (non-lace) worked in Poland. > Weronika, you will not be alone on Wednesday if you miss out on the trips. I > plan on working on my lace that day and probably hitting the sales room as > well. We can walk to the Super Walmart to stock up on cheap food. Wonder if > they sell cheap plonk as well. What's plonk? Weronika -- Weronika Patena Caltech, Pasadena, CA, USA http://vole.stanford.edu/weronika Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] IOLI Convention -location, location - and price
In a message dated 3/17/2005 1:30:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: May I propose a new subject? "Favorite Lace Convention Memory!" OK. My favorite lace convention memory is when I turned to the person on my left at the banquet and said, "I can't imagine why they chose this hotel" and she said, "It is the only hotel in town that has a room that can seat 300 at a banquet." :-) Actually, I think this thread is good because it illuminates the difficulties experienced by the convention planners and helps to control "expectations". Devon - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] IOLI Convention -location, location - and price
In a message dated 3/17/05 8:39:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > The needs of younger people and the needs of > older people are somewhat in conflict. Pity the poor organizers of > conventions. > Devon > So true, Devon. To be honest, OIDFA Prague was not perfect or comfortable or scaled to women and their needs. It was an agricultural college campus. We were all just so happy to support lacemakers in Eastern Europe, that we adjusted. Comments may have gone to the officers of OIDFA, but there was no need to stab the pride of our hostesses and their city by publicly complaining. I have attended many conventions/seminars/congresses (whatever they want to call them), and it is apparent the sponsors have considered the unique needs of people who are likely to attend. They have found a middle ground formula that works for most, but will always be lacking some details that a few vocal individuals would like. Rather than enumerate problems - let me share (once again - it is my annual response to public complaints) what happened to a very fine organization called "National Standards Council of American Embroiderers". Membership was made up of very serious professional stitchers - university instructors, authors, artists, certified embroidery teachers who taught at the Embroiderers' Guild and American Needlepoint Guild seminars, and those who were elevating embroidery to an intellectual level. Lots of complaints. Then, no one wanted to volunteer to organize a convention or serve as officers. The whole NSCAE organization folded quickly, once members did not have a place to gather once a year. The magazine they published did not contain enough "glue" to hold them together. Sponsoring groups and vendors stand to suffer financially when there is a lot of pre-convention complaining. It is a huge juggling act; an all-consuming job that interrupts normal life. I would like to suggest that we thank our lucky stars there are volunteers willing to make a huge effort to provide us with so many wonderful options at lace conventions. It is the many things they do right that we should remember and look forward to from year-to-year. May I propose a new subject? "Favorite Lace Convention Memory!" Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace & Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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On Wed, Mar 16, 2005 at 04:50:17PM -0800, Janice Blair wrote: >Finding a hotel to have the convention in Chicago at all, let alone at a >reaonsable nightly rate was impossible. None of them wanted to give up so >many rooms for the use of workshops. Don't schools/universities do that sort of thing in the US? That's how most of my workshops (non-lace) worked in Poland. > Weronika, you will not be alone on Wednesday if you miss out on the trips. I > plan on working on my lace that day and probably hitting the sales room as > well. We can walk to the Super Walmart to stock up on cheap food. Wonder if > they sell cheap plonk as well. What's plonk? Weronika -- Weronika Patena Caltech, Pasadena, CA, USA http://vole.stanford.edu/weronika - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] IOLI convention
Weronika, I heartily echo everything that everyone has said about attending the IOLI Convention. I've only been to two, Denver will be my third, and I have been looking forward to this for the entire year. I'm lucky to have an understanding husband who encourages and makes sacrifices so that I can attend. I take as many courses as I can cram into the time alloted. My first year I took two bobbin lace courses, one in the morning and a different one in the afternoon. They were different enough that I didn't get confused, and yet things I learned in each class helped the other class. When I got home that year from Ann Arbor, my husband said that he knew I learned a lot because I no longer muttered "twist, cross" while making lace. That week of submersion in lace trained my fingers as well as my brain. And how often do we get to spend time with *hundreds* of other people that have the same passion we do? I was so pumped up after Harrisburg last year that even my family and friends that humor me in my obsession have looked at my lace in the last year in a new (and admiring) light. I may not be able to attend every convention every year, but if I can afford it, and if there are classes that excite me (multiple choices this year) then I am going to make every effort to attend. Each convention I've attend has far exceeded my expections and raised my excitement about lace and trying new things. Hope to see you in Denver! Diane Williams Galena, Illinois USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Weronika Patena <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi everyone, > > Who's going to the IOLI convention this year? And > for people who've been > before, what's it like? I'm thinking of going, but > it is pretty expensive, now > that I've actually added it all up - do you think > it's worth it? > Explaining to my husband why I want to spend $1000 > on a lace conference isn't > easy either... > > Weronika > > -- > Weronika Patena > Caltech, Pasadena, CA, USA > http://vole.stanford.edu/weronika > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write > to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > __ 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]
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Well, Weronika... Are I.O.L.I. Conventions worth it? I don't know if I can add anything to Alice's lovely and thorough dissertation, but here is another perspective. The first time I attended a convention it was in New Jersey in 1991. I had very recently moved from Texas to Massachusetts and missed my Texas friends horribly. We would see each other at the convention, so I was looking forward to it. I don't think I got any of the classes I signed up for, but I was so new, that didn't matter much. I stayed with a roommate they matched me with and even though we were completely different and would not have met otherwise, we had lace in common. I can remember: walking around in shock to see lacers lacing in common areas, going to lunch and joining a big table of lacemakers two of whom were debating the open or closed method (what is the open method, I wondered, what is the closed method? seeing my face, one lacemaker pantomimed the methods to me so I could follow the conversation (such kindnesses are simply the rule not the exception at these conventions)), the vending room(!) where I spent HOURS, the display room (how many hours of work are displayed? Must be thousands!), meeting teachers (I was in awe), going to the I.O.L.I. meeting, and, well, it was a very full week. It was such a positive experience I've gone to each and every one I could possibly attend since then and I have very good friends that I see only 1 -2 times a year at conventions and other lace gatherings. Lacers are such an interesting group, every year I'm amazed at all the things I learn about and hear about at convention. My little palm pilot runneth over with names of websites to visit, shops to see, places to go, books to read, teachers to take, laces to try. I find I immediately have many things in common with lacemakers; love of history, love of home, strength of conviction, a certain geekiness My husband asks what goes on at the conventions and I have told him we walk into the hotel and start talking and don't close our mouths until the ride home. It feels like we are talking the entire time. I never laugh so hard as I do at conventions. These women are FUNNY! To cut costs, I usually eat breakfast in the room as well as lunch some days, and probably eat dinner out only a couple times. Cheese and crackers are enough most nights. I room with at least one other person, I have shared with 4 other people (we had a cot in the room) but as my most favored roomie and I get older, we rather like to get in the bathroom when we want to, so we limit to 3 in the room now. It's really cool to get two rooms that adjoin and have 3 in each room. That way you can have a quiet room and a loud room. So, is it worth it? For me it has been. It's like walking into a world where everyone is instantly connected to you, friendships are bound to be formed. Who can put a price on friendship? Hope to see you in Denver! Lace in Peace, Laurie - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I've only attended 2 previous conventions & both times I just took an afternoon class, so that I could sleep-in & give me time to relax. This year I'm going to take 2 classes. I usually choose to go on a tour on the Wednesday. In San Diego I went on the Zoo tour & in NJ I went on the lace factory tour. Don't feel that you have to do everything - though you don't want to miss the functions that are included in the registration fee. And you can save money by providing your own breakfast or lunches - some Slim Fast drinks & bars saw me through. This time its the airfare from Estonia to Denver that is going to cost me heaps. But yes, you do need some spending money, there is just so much to choose from. Weronika, tell your husband that the conventions planned for the next 3 years are too far away from California. Quote "carpe diem" at him & say this may be the only opportunity that you may get. You never know what the future holds. Hopefully, I'll see you at the Arachne lunch in Denver. Pene - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Dear Weronika, I missed last year's IOLI in Harrisburg, PA, and it was the first I've missed in many years. They've been held in the East, the West, and in between, and each one is the best money you'll ever spend, and the best time you'll ever have. The cost is not expensive when you consider what you get. The classes are taught by the best in the world. The vendors are to dream about, and the whole hotel is filled with Lacemakers. There are often other hotel guests who soon get the gist of what we're about and are quite amazed! The Bulletin gives you the agenda which doesn't vary much once you get registered. They'll give you a day by day schedule when you check in and you'll find it easy to follow. And this year, we're pleased that the hostess Guild has arranged a luncheon for us Spiders! Isn't that great? Thank you Rocky Mountain Lacers. One of the best things about Convention is the comradre you will have with other lacemakers. Always prepare to sit in the lobby, atrium, or wherever there is a spot light enough, and you are free, to do some bobbin lace for the passer-bys. As for affording it, I wrote my last will and testament long ago, "Being of sound mind, I spent it all." Having a supportive husband helps as well. Go for it, Gal - you won't regret it! Happy Lacemaking, Betty Ann in Roanoke, Virginia USA ~ -Original Message- From: Weronika Patena <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Who's going to the IOLI convention this year? And for people who've been before, what's it like? I'm thinking of going, but it is pretty expensive, now that I've actually added it all up - do you think it's worth it? - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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At 02:50 PM 3/13/2005, you wrote: Who's going to the IOLI convention this year? And for people who've been before, what's it like? I'm thinking of going, but it is pretty expensive, now that I've actually added it all up - do you think it's worth it? Explaining to my husband why I want to spend $1000 on a lace conference isn't easy either... Weronika Hi, I'm going, along with 8 others from my immediate area. That I know of so far, that is. There will probably be more. IOLI Conference is a marvelous experience. You would take a class, or two, from very experienced teachers. For some people, it's the only time they have access to teachers. Almost every major type of lace has a class, though the most popular fill up very fast. That's why you have to choose several options. You will meet, eat with, perhaps room with, make lace with, and just talk with other people who love lace. In the sales room you will see in person all the bobbins, threads, books you never knew existed, and all manner of things to make lacemaking easier or more efficient. You can touch, feel, hold, smell, and drool over (mentally) everything. Sometimes they have antique lace dealers there -- something else to study and marvel about. You will meet and talk with some of the best known lacemakers, book authors, teachers, and suppliers in the USA and even many from across the seas. You will make friends who understand what you are talking about. As a side note, you will be able to put faces and personalities to many names on Arachne. The lace exhibit is awe inspiring. You can see what has actually been done, and you might find an idea of what you want to do or learn. In that week you will have at least 50 hours of intense lace experiences -- and that comes to only $20 an hour for your $1000 investment. Try getting your car fixed for that rate. Or hiring a lawyer. Or any other skilled work. The excitement, the inspiration, the stimulation cannot be measured in dollars. Actually SEEING lace of all kinds being made can be an education in itself. As is seeing the variety of equipment and styles of lace. In my first class at a conference when I was a veritable greenhorn who know next to nothing about lace, I learned as much from the others in the class as I did from the teacher -- and I learned alot from her! While you're at it, plan to take some extra spending money so you can get that special book or whatsit that you absolutely "must" have. And some commemorative bobbins, and the yummy new color of thread. Be sure to pick up catalogs so you can later order what you forgot to get while you were there. Yes, a conference at a large commercial hotel is expensive. It's difficult to find any other type of place that has enough classrooms, large meeting halls, and sleeping rooms for a lace conference. However, sharing a room with one, two or three others will cut down that housing cost per each. Use some creativity with the meals that are not part of the conference. There's a Super Walmart "just across the street" -- so I've been told. And some other eating places. You don't need to eat every meal in the hotel dining room, unless you choose to. There's a lot of things that can be done with a china mug and a water heating coil. Just ask my roommates. For a first timer, and especially if you are a new lacemaker, I would recommend taking only one class. It gives you half a day to work on your lace and half a day with the teacher. This schedule also lets you attend all the secondary features of the conference as well as work on your lace. You don't have to choose between 'turning that next corner' and a special program. Or, if you choose an all-day class, give yourself a break in the evenings and do not make lace all night. Six hours a day is enough for the fingers and the brain. Get a good night's sleep and be ready to start again the next day. Tell your husband that it's just $20 an hour for an education you cannot get at home, on your own, with a book. It's a bargain! And start making plans. It would be fun to meet you in person. Looking forward to Denver! Alice in Oregon -- in continuing above normal temps, and no rain. That means drought this summer, but lovely right now. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] IOLI Convention/Meeting
Here in the UK visitors are allowed to come to the annual general meeting of The Lace Guild so I was surprised that visitors were not allowed at the IOLI meeting (my friend was turned away too). Perhaps it's a country difference in the rules governing such organizations? There haven't beem any problems with visitors at Lace Guild AGMs - visitors are reminded at the start of the meeting that they do not have a vote, and anyone wishing to speak has to give their name and membership number (Comvention attendees have their membership no. printed on their badges). Jean - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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While it was unfortunate that the situation happened, consider this. IOLI stands for International Old Lacers, Incorporated. That last word has more meaning then most of us give. After all we are just a group of people getting together for making lace. But in fact the organization is required by federal law to fulfil certain functions because of that part of the name. What we see standing at the front of the stage is a friend that happens to be chairing the business meeting that year. In reality she is the CEO of the corporation at that point. The business meeting is required by law, a quorum needs to asertained, and normal business must be conducted to fulfil some of the legal requirements. The convention itself is simply a convienent and enjoyable means of getting the people there at the same time to do so One would normally not, nor should they, expect to enter a business meeting of, well, let's say, Kodak, I.B.M., Microsoft or Xerox, and not be questioned on their intent. At the least you would ask if you could attend prior to the meeting, and accept the obvious answer when denyed entry. This episode we are discussing is on the same plane. Business must be done in a business like manner. So I would have to say that they were correct not to let you in. This was not a social function at that moment. And for the friend, saying farewell to aquintances should have been after the meeting when people exited ( and you could have been included in that as well). We all like to have an enjoyable time at the convention, but sometimes the real reason for its existance gets in the way. While I am sorry that you had an unjoyable moment while there, unlike lacemaking, we can not retro-lace and redo it. All we can do is understand some of the reasons behind it. ** Bobbins by Van-Dieren Kenn Van-Dieren 2304 Clifford Avenue Rochester, NY 14609 Tel: 585.654.5711 Cell: 585.750.8842 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Site: www.bobbinmaker.com * - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] IOLI Convention/Meeting
Robin, Thank you for your response, and thanks to others who replied privately. Mostly I decided to write to alert anyone interested of this problem, so that it could be remedied if IOLI sees fit. As you say, boring business meetings (in this case, mostly by-law changes). So, as you said, why would someone want to "crash" anyway?? Maybe out of curiosity, or interest, in the organization? Does it need to be a nefarious purpose? And, as I said, I stated immediately to the "tender" who showed up to challenge me that all I wanted to do was to sit in the back of the room, that I was there really to keep my friend company -- and the only reason **she** wanted to be there was to say farewell to some friends who she wouldn't see for a while. The evangelizing comes not only during the rest of the convention. It also comes when there is any choice between a user-friendly solution and one that isn't. On the scale of things, it is a **little** organization. One solution could be a "visitors' gallery" where observer/non/new members could sit. That shouldn't be too hard. Isn't it a whole lot better to encourage involvement, than to shut people out? And whether a long-standing member **should** have been offended at being almost thrown out, all I can tell you is she really was. I can't imagine that it would have been a huge problem if she had been lying through her teeth, and had fraudulently voted. Were the votes all that controversial and all that close?? Your comments about some sort of bruhaha before the convention, and possibly someone(s) wanting to make a fuss, remind me sadly of attempts to limit speech at our current political conventions. I have faith that the chair of IOLI could have handled even such an eventuality with grace, although I didn't detect any whiffs of such a move while there. My point is, I think any lacemaking organization should do everything possible to avoid offending present/potential members. It just isn't worth it. Just my 2 cents worth. Regards, Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Panza, Robin > Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 9:56 AM > To: 'lace-digest' > Subject: RE: [lace] IOLI Convention/Meeting > > > >>>From: Carolyn Hastings [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > When I went into the meeting room I explained to the people > who greeted me that I was a new member and would just like to > sit in the back and observe, that I was there mostly to keep > my friend company. <<< > > I believe it's not a matter of secrecy. Once you're in, > there's no way to separate you from the voting membership. > Once inside, it would be hard to prevent a "visitor" from > orating and debating; someone can crash the meeting in order > to espouse their own agenda. And since vote is by voice, it > would be hard to prevent them from voting, so the > organization has to limit the attendence. Business meetings > are, for the most part, rather boring but necessary. It's > hard to get voting members to attend (the real reason for > checking ID at the door is to make sure they have a quorum of > convention attendees). It's also hard to imagine someone > ineligible to vote wanting so badly to attend, unless it's to > influence the matters before the membership. Given the > brouhaha on Arachne before the convention, this year's > meeting could have been more in danger of such disruption > than most years. > > The evangelizing is taking place throughout the rest of the > convention--I don't think a business meeeting is going to win > new members to the organization. > > > >>>Another friend told me that although she had been a member in good > standing for twenty years, she was told she couldn't enter > because she didn't have the right ribbon, or wasn't on the > list, or something. <<< > > Snafus to happen, and sometimes a name falls off a membership > list. It hardly seems worth dropping out over, but that's just me. > > > Robin P. > Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA > http://www.pittsburghlace.8m.com/ > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing > the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write > to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] IOLI Convention/Meeting
>>>From: Carolyn Hastings [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] When I went into the meeting room I explained to the people who greeted me that I was a new member and would just like to sit in the back and observe, that I was there mostly to keep my friend company. <<< I believe it's not a matter of secrecy. Once you're in, there's no way to separate you from the voting membership. Once inside, it would be hard to prevent a "visitor" from orating and debating; someone can crash the meeting in order to espouse their own agenda. And since vote is by voice, it would be hard to prevent them from voting, so the organization has to limit the attendence. Business meetings are, for the most part, rather boring but necessary. It's hard to get voting members to attend (the real reason for checking ID at the door is to make sure they have a quorum of convention attendees). It's also hard to imagine someone ineligible to vote wanting so badly to attend, unless it's to influence the matters before the membership. Given the brouhaha on Arachne before the convention, this year's meeting could have been more in danger of such disruption than most years. The evangelizing is taking place throughout the rest of the convention--I don't think a business meeeting is going to win new members to the organization. >>>Another friend told me that although she had been a member in good standing for twenty years, she was told she couldn't enter because she didn't have the right ribbon, or wasn't on the list, or something. <<< Snafus to happen, and sometimes a name falls off a membership list. It hardly seems worth dropping out over, but that's just me. Robin P. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA http://www.pittsburghlace.8m.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] IOLI Convention
At 2:09 PM -0400 8/9/04, Panza, Robin wrote: I'm back from the IOLI Lace Convention. I have to say, anybody who didn't go missed a wonderful time. It was great being able to have a single class all day instead of having to bring twice as much equipment and switch between techniques every day. I agree with Robin that the convention did mostly go well and was enjoyed by everyone who went, from all reports. I also enjoyed having only one class on a given day, as I could leave my pillow and equipment in the room during lunch break and not have to lug everything back and forth for each half day session. I actually took a single 24-hour class (6 hours on 4 days), so this would have been the case under the other format, but if I had taken two different 2-day classes, I would have liked having them run for 2 full days each without switching between the different classes each day. Sure, there were a few glitches, but no more than any other convention I've been to (IOLI or other). I hope the Denver (and future) committees are able to duplicate the mailboxes and newsletters--they were so handy, both to get info and to contact each other. I was able to get a notice in the newsletter for the Tuesday evening (after the teacher's showcase) Arachne gathering, so having this was a good idea from my perspective, too. We had about 10 or so folks show up, and had a good time conversing -- two of the Arachnes discovered that they had grown up in the same town in England, Wimbledon. We were well fed with an opening reception/dinner, the Taste of PA dinner, afternoon breaks with fresh-baked cookies and fresh fruit, breakfast buffet two mornings, pie and cake at the Thursday night "IOLI-O" (aka Bingo) games, and of course the banquet. Another innovation was having music before and, for a short while, during the banquet. The banquet show (Amazing Amos, the world's foremost Amish illusionist) was the most entertaining entertainment in a long time. However, he was upstaged by Liz Bartlett and Greet. IOLI-O was a lot of fun, too, but I'm biased--I won 4 games. Another innovation that was really appreciated was the Tuesday night Teacher's Showcase, to have a chance to see all the different laces that the faculty were teaching this year, and for program chairmen to take home ideas for teachers to come to their guilds. This is something that has long been a staple of various embroidery/needlework seminars, but I believe it was a first for IOLI convention. IOLI-O was a fun evening, but it would have been even more fun if certain people hadn't hogged all the prizes! :-) I can't speak for anyone else, but I sure had a good time and I'm so glad I was able to go. Ditto!! -- Mary, in Baltimore, MD [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]