Re: [lace] Simon toustou roller pillow
Congratulations to you! Simon's pillows are probably the most beautifully crafted modern pillows in the world!! I know of no one else who puts as much attention and detail to the woodwork as he does to the perfectly shaped and perfectly stuffed pillows and rollers. I have one which I love dearly... but have never used. I should probably sell it to someone who will enjoy it! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA On 3/3/2011 2:46 PM, Lora wrote: I am now the proud owner of one of Simons lovely pillows :-) It's beautiful and very well made. postal charges weren't insignificant but being heavy and shipped from Canada to Scotland it's to be expected And defiantly worth every penny. It's comfortable to use on my lap or table , stuffed firmly and holds a pin well, the drawers also come in handy to keep tools and extra thread close by I was a little worried about the weight as some of the reviews I'd read mentioned it but I don't find it too heavy at all, it's no problem to carry it between rooms With any luck this pillow will last a lifetime or even longer :-) it really makes lacemaking even more enjoyable L - 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] Simon toustou roller pillow
I know the feeling, I'm almost terrified to use it for fear of spoiling it's perfectness The last few days I've just been admiring it :-) On 3 Mar 2011, at 21:03, Clay Blackwell clayblackw...@comcast.net wrote: Congratulations to you! Simon's pillows are probably the most beautifully crafted modern pillows in the world!! I know of no one else who puts as much attention and detail to the woodwork as he does to the perfectly shaped and perfectly stuffed pillows and rollers. I have one which I love dearly... but have never used. I should probably sell it to someone who will enjoy it! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA On 3/3/2011 2:46 PM, Lora wrote: I am now the proud owner of one of Simons lovely pillows :-) It's beautiful and very well made. postal charges weren't insignificant but being heavy and shipped from Canada to Scotland it's to be expected And defiantly worth every penny. It's comfortable to use on my lap or table , stuffed firmly and holds a pin well, the drawers also come in handy to keep tools and extra thread close by I was a little worried about the weight as some of the reviews I'd read mentioned it but I don't find it too heavy at all, it's no problem to carry it between rooms With any luck this pillow will last a lifetime or even longer :-) it really makes lacemaking even more enjoyable L - 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] Simon Toustou roller pillow
I have found that I've never been terribly thrilled with a piece of lace in a picture. But when I see it in person, I'm blown away by the beauty of it! So I recommend having a look around at the IOLI convention in Bethesda (you *are* going, aren't you - even for one day?) There will be so many laces to be seen, and surely one of them will call out to you!! (Not to mention the sales room!!!) My excuse is that shortly after acquiring my pillow, I was seduced by the Belgian laces, and shortly after that was able to get a Christina. The Christina, for me, is more suitable for these complex laces which require so many, many bobbins. My DH improved my Christina by fashioning a platform, of sorts (we call it wings because that's what it looks like) which help keep bobbins which aren't being used out of the way above the pillow - without having to lengthen the leashes. So I haven't used my Toustou at all, even though I think it is absolutely spendid. Clay On 3/3/2011 6:02 PM, Elaine Chock wrote: I also have a relatively new Simon roller pillow, and it's gorgeous. My only problem is that I can't seem to find a pricking that is worthy of being worked on it. g Elaine ~ Elaine Chock elain...@earthlink.net Woodbridge, VA (south of Washington, DC) ~ - 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] Simon Toustou Pillow
- Original Message - From: Maureen Harvey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Jaqui Borg [EMAIL PROTECTED]; lace Arachne lace@arachne.com Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 11:47 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Simon Toustou Pillow | To Jaqui, try leaving out the housework, My MIL says It takes a long time for the dust to reach the door handle, but when it gets there you don't notice it any more! Jacqui (RSA) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Simon Toustou Pillow
Simon Toustou is a member of the Montreal Guild of Lacemakers. So am I. If you know what kind of pillow you would like and would trust me to buy it for you, I could arrange it with him. It is much easier to buy a pillow that is already made than to order one and wait (sometimes extremely long) until it is completed. I don't think Simon has a catalogue or a web site so I can't refer you to any illustrations, but if you are talking about his pillows then you already know their quality and style. Lucie DuFresne Ottawa Canada - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Simon Toustou Pillow
To Jaqui, try leaving out the housework, its surprising how much more time you have for the important things in life i.e. the kids and lace of course. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK where we have a sprinkling of snow tonight. - Original Message - From: Jaqui Borg [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: lace Arachne lace@arachne.com Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 3:23 AM Subject: [lace] Simon Toustou Pillow Hello I was just wondering if anyone knew if his pillows are available in Australia I would also thank Doris Southard for her innovative 'Christina' type pillow, that leaves more money to spend on the Toustou pillow - if I can get one. Jaqui in a warm and getting hotter Melbourne Australia (and trying to find time for quilting, lace and housework and kids) (I've got high hopes) - 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] Simon Toustou Pillow
My impression has always been that the only way to receive a Simon Toustou Pillow is directly from his hands, but I could be wrong. Devon - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Simon Toustou Pillow
At 02:43 PM 1/25/2005, you wrote: My impression has always been that the only way to receive a Simon Toustou Pillow is directly from his hands, but I could be wrong. Devon No -- but it would be from someone who had gotten them from Simon. Robin and Russ used to carry a pillow or two, but Russ would pick them up from Simon at IOLI conference, then put them in his store. I think they were ordered personally at the previous IOLI. At the time they were available here, I couldn't afford them.All I could do was drool over them (NOT on them) when I saw them. And dream. G Alice in Oregon - where the fog has lifted for a while. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Simon Toustou Pillow
I agree with you that Simon's pillows are lovely, BUT if you want to have it shipped from Canada they are very heavy (as well as being quite expensive to start with). I don't think Simon has a web-site, but you can see a picture at http://www.lacefairy.com/Lace/SimonToustou.html The other question I would raise - are you allowed to import them into Australia, they are filled with sawdust and wood shavings. Probably ok, but better to make sure before you buy one. Malvary in Ottawa who has just set up her new computer and this is only the second message I've sent. More snow forecast for tonight. - Original Message - From: Jaqui Borg [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: lace Arachne lace@arachne.com Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 10:23 PM Subject: [lace] Simon Toustou Pillow Hello I was just wondering if anyone knew if his pillows are available in Australia I would also thank Doris Southard for her innovative 'Christina' type pillow, that leaves more money to spend on the Toustou pillow - if I can get one. Jaqui in a warm and getting hotter Melbourne Australia (and trying to find time for quilting, lace and housework and kids) (I've got high hopes) - 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] Simon Toustou Pillow
Hello All, Here is an e-mail address for Simon. [EMAIL PROTECTED] As far as I know there is no web site. I would suggest you email for any information All for now Joan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alice Howell Sent: January 25, 2005 6:09 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Simon Toustou Pillow At 02:43 PM 1/25/2005, you wrote: My impression has always been that the only way to receive a Simon Toustou Pillow is directly from his hands, but I could be wrong. Devon No -- but it would be from someone who had gotten them from Simon. Robin and Russ used to carry a pillow or two, but Russ would pick them up from Simon at IOLI conference, then put them in his store. I think they were ordered personally at the previous IOLI. At the time they were available here, I couldn't afford them.All I could do was drool over them (NOT on them) when I saw them. And dream. G Alice in Oregon - where the fog has lifted for a while. - 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] Simon Toustou
I have been chatting off-list with a friend about the wonderful lacemaking goodies made by Simon Toustou, who lives in Quebec, I believe. She asked me a question for which I don't have an answer, and I thought I'd ask the list... Her question: What does M. Toustou make other than pillows and tables, and how widespread is his work? I know that people all over North America have admired and bought his things... But I also know that his production is quite limited, as the work is so labor-intensive. So can anyone give us any insight? I wasn't ready to purchase one of his lovely roller pillows this year at convention, so I bought some wooden bobbin holders from him. They are all in different woods and beautifully finished, and I'm enjoying using them on my pillows. I believe he also had turned wooden handled tools, but I'm not sure whether he made these himself or was selling them for someone else. I'm only saying this because I don't know if Mr. Toustou does wood-turning and to what scale if he does. Don't know how widespread his work is, or how limited his production is, but the items he had at his stand at convention were all very lovely indeed. -- 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]
Re: [lace] Simon Toustou
Her question: What does M. Toustou make other than pillows and tables, and how widespread is his work? He also makes bobbins. Margot Walker in Halifax on the east coast of Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Simon Toustou
Simon makes all sorts of lacemaker tools including but not limited to bobbins. My wife bought one of his pillows and a stand and he sent a free pair of his bobbins for her to try. Exquisite workmanship. The pillow drawer was damaged in shipment so when I ordered the roller pillow for her birthday, I returned the drawer and he sent a new one at no charge. Although some might think his prices are high, they haven't been in any good furniture stores today or you would know how reasonable he is. My DW loves his pillows and highly recommends them. She even believes the pins hold better - whatever the significance of that is. I hope that helps. Tom Andrews - Original Message - From: Mary L. Tod [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Arachne lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 12:08 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Simon Toustou I have been chatting off-list with a friend about the wonderful lacemaking goodies made by Simon Toustou, who lives in Quebec, I believe. She asked me a question for which I don't have an answer, and I thought I'd ask the list... Her question: What does M. Toustou make other than pillows and tables, and how widespread is his work? I know that people all over North America have admired and bought his things... But I also know that his production is quite limited, as the work is so labor-intensive. So can anyone give us any insight? I wasn't ready to purchase one of his lovely roller pillows this year at convention, so I bought some wooden bobbin holders from him. They are all in different woods and beautifully finished, and I'm enjoying using them on my pillows. I believe he also had turned wooden handled tools, but I'm not sure whether he made these himself or was selling them for someone else. I'm only saying this because I don't know if Mr. Toustou does wood-turning and to what scale if he does. Don't know how widespread his work is, or how limited his production is, but the items he had at his stand at convention were all very lovely indeed. -- 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] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Simon Toustou
Simon works for a living in a lumberr mill. He only makes these creations part time, thus their scarcity. Her is a page with my first pillow he made. I have another but haven't put it on yet. http://www.lacefairy.com/Lace/SimonToustou.html Lori the Lacefairy - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Simon Toustou
In a message dated 08/20/2003 1:26:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My wife bought one of his pillows and a stand and he sent a free pair of his bobbins for her to try. Exquisite workmanship. The pillow drawer was damaged in shipment so when I ordered the roller pillow for her birthday, I returned the drawer and he sent a new one at no charge This is the first I have ever heard of Simon shipping anything. In fact, the complaint I most often hear is not that his prices are too high, but rather that he doesn't ship anything. Exciting development! Devon - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Simon Toustou
Perhaps you don't have the sequence right, Devon, we order, he ships with invoice, and we send postal (Canadian) money order immediately. Postal time from Canada to us here on civilization's edge (Texas - Mexico border) was about two to three weeks. ( I make the distinction between Canadian and International, because the cost of a postal money order to Canada is 3.00 and an international one is around 10.00.) Hope this helps, Tom Andrews - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 12:51 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Simon Toustou In a message dated 08/20/2003 1:26:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My wife bought one of his pillows and a stand and he sent a free pair of his bobbins for her to try. Exquisite workmanship. The pillow drawer was damaged in shipment so when I ordered the roller pillow for her birthday, I returned the drawer and he sent a new one at no charge This is the first I have ever heard of Simon shipping anything. In fact, the complaint I most often hear is not that his prices are too high, but rather that he doesn't ship anything. Exciting development! 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]
Re: [lace] Simon Toustou
He also makes Lace Tools, including but not limited to: Prickers, pin pushers, pin lifters, divider pins, etc. The easiest way to find out is to e-mail the man and ask. You can get his e-mail address off Lace Fairy's site. You can call him, but I would suggest a French interpreter if you do. Tom Andrews - Original Message - From: Margot Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 12:21 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Simon Toustou Her question: What does M. Toustou make other than pillows and tables, and how widespread is his work? He also makes bobbins. Margot Walker in Halifax on the east coast of Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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] Simon Toustou
Hi Devon - I just ran across a letter I received from him in 1999 in which he quoted me a price for the pillow I wanted and indicated that shipping would be $25. He also said that the waiting time would be about 30 days!! Things have changed a *little* since then... I think the wait is measured in months now, not days! Clay - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 1:51 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Simon Toustou In a message dated 08/20/2003 1:26:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My wife bought one of his pillows and a stand and he sent a free pair of his bobbins for her to try. Exquisite workmanship. The pillow drawer was damaged in shipment so when I ordered the roller pillow for her birthday, I returned the drawer and he sent a new one at no charge This is the first I have ever heard of Simon shipping anything. In fact, the complaint I most often hear is not that his prices are too high, but rather that he doesn't ship anything. Exciting development! 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]
Re: [lace] Simon Toustou
If you order after he had filled the orders from the convention (around January) the time to his shipping is still in weeks and he does have some *already* made up. That is if you like the colors and woods he has in stock. - Original Message - From: Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 1:46 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Simon Toustou Hi Devon - I just ran across a letter I received from him in 1999 in which he quoted me a price for the pillow I wanted and indicated that shipping would be $25. He also said that the waiting time would be about 30 days!! Things have changed a *little* since then... I think the wait is measured in months now, not days! Clay - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 1:51 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Simon Toustou In a message dated 08/20/2003 1:26:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My wife bought one of his pillows and a stand and he sent a free pair of his bobbins for her to try. Exquisite workmanship. The pillow drawer was damaged in shipment so when I ordered the roller pillow for her birthday, I returned the drawer and he sent a new one at no charge This is the first I have ever heard of Simon shipping anything. In fact, the complaint I most often hear is not that his prices are too high, but rather that he doesn't ship anything. Exciting development! 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] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Simon Toustou
Hi Aurelia ! However, my own experience was somewhat ambivalent: I bought a portable stand from him some seven or eight years ago. It was certainly beautiful; and far from portable (in fact, heavy as lead)! I ended up making a present of it to a friend of mine who is a gifted lacemaker. She uses it, and loves it, and finds it portable indeed. Go figure. Lucky, LUCKY Friend! Yes, I have the table too, and I think it's marvelous the way it comes apart and fits together again for carrying. And like everything else he does, it's beautiful! But it IS heavy. AND - this is the biggie for me - it never fails that when I take it out, I get another scratch or gouge on it, and I just hate to do that! So it's my stay at home table, and I take the handy-dandy Table Mate II with me when I go out to classes or to demo. Plastic, aluminum, not too heavy... and adjustable - what more can you ask for? And (to head off the questions...) it's available at QVC online. Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Simon Toustou
Maybe the word portable was a translation problem. His idea of portable may be; ability to pack away, where as yours was for ease and convience to carry around. Lori the Lacefairy -Original Message- : I bought a portable stand from him some seven or eight years ago. It was certainly beautiful; and far from portable - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Simon Toustou
Hi - I have one of Simon's large roller pillows with drawers and a table (not portable). I also have lots of his bobbins, a bobbin holder rack, and a couple of tongue depresser type holders (in sumak) and a toolbox which holds 9 tools: 2 pin pushers, 2 divider pins, lazy susan and a needlepin for sewings and a pricker, pin lifter, small latch-hook. The box is also made in sumak, the same as the wood on my pillow which is covered in dark green velvet. The tools are in a dark coloured wood with heavy grain. He turned a pair of bobbins for me in sumak which came as a gift with my pillow, but told me never again - it is too soft. And it is, the thread cuts in to the head and it is very light. The neck on the midlands bobbins is very fine and I worried about breaking them at first, but I've never had a problem. Malvary - in Ottawa where some of us are still not back to work because of the power problem of last week. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
