[lace-chat] Urgent Reply!!!Alice Howell
How are you? I need a favor from you. Alice To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace-chat] Off Site Library
I have heard of two methods of handling an off-site guild library, so far. 1. Each member has a list of guild books. When they want one, they notify the librarian to bring that book to the next meeting. If a person wants to browse, they must go to the librarians home. 2. The librarian brings a small selection of books to each meeting for members to browse. This could be a systematic rotation of the inventory, or the books of a specific type of lace that the guild is studying. Either of these methods is work and effort for the librarian for each meeting. As long as there is a willing librarian, it can work. It will be interesting to see what my guild will decide. Alice in Oregon -- where we had a sunny Fourth but today is back to cloudy and cool. To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace-chat] Posts and summer
I, also, did not get the original post but only the answer. I had been wondering about posts, also. There were a bunch of them for a bit, then nothing. Oregon varies from hot, to cloudy and damp. We are to have two cooler days, then clear for the 4th and fireworks. I don't go to the local fireworks since they moved locations and charge to get in. I'll go the a nearby town and listen to the local Second Winds Band at a noon concert in the park. I take my chair and my lace, and enjoy the music and the park with an impromptu demo. The afternoon will see a lesson with a student -- which will probably be on the patio because of the weather. I try to spend part of each day enjoying my patio and garden. We are just starting the summer demos with fairs and festivals. July, Aug and Sep are busy, sometimes 2-3 the same weekend. My county fair is the first of Aug, and state fair is late Aug for two weeks. We get to demo two days only. There are more craft groups wanting demo space than the fair has room for. We have to take turns. The guild just got notice that the place we meet is being closed, so we have scrambled to find a new location. The old place let us leave our locked library bookcases in the back room, but the new place will not. We have to set up a new library handling system. I will miss out on the move because my county fair is the same time as our last meeting in the old place. We'll start at the new place in Sept. It's actually about 20 minutes closer to me so my commute will be easier. Have a good summer, and make lots of lace. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace-chat] Urgent Favor...........Alice Howell
How are you? I need a favor from you. I need to get an Gamestop Gift Card for my Nephew, Its his birthday and i totally forgot. i can't get this for him right now because I'm currently traveling.Can you kindly help me get it from any store around you? I'll pay back as soon as i am back. Kindly let me know if you can handle this. Alice To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace-chat] Tim Tams
But I love chocolate...can someone describe them in a manner that an American can understand (biscuit is cookie here...so I figure they are a cookie? Years ago -- maybe 10 or 12 -- a secret pal in Australia sent me a package. DH and I decided that they main difference between what we had and the Tim Tams is the malt flavor in the chocolate. It was very much like eating malted milk balls, plus whatever center filling was added. Our cookies tend to be basic milk chocolate or dark chocolate but not with the malted flavoring. I'll have to watch and see how long it takes distribution to reach the far west coast of our country. I'll have to give them another try. Alice in Oregon -- in the first of at least five days of rain in the forecast. I was going to go out but think I'll wait a bit to see if the rain lessens a bit before running my errands. The heat pump outside my window bounces the rain drops back up, so it looks like it's raining both up and down right now. To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
Re: [lace-chat] Hot... what?
My friends around here call them 'Power Surges'. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace-chat] Old??? Me??
This is a story byDavid McClure from the Dallas News Community Opinionpage. $5.37. That's what the kidbehind the counter at Taco Bueno said to me. I dug into my pocket andpulled out some lint and two dimes and something that used to be a Jolly Rancher. Having already handed the kid a five-spot, I started to head back out to the truck to grab some change when the kid with the Emo hairdo said the harshest thing anyone has ever said to me. He said, It's OK. I'll just give you the senior citizendiscount. I turned to see who he was talking to and then heard the sound of change hitting the counter in front of me. Only $4.68 he said cheerfully. I stood there stupefied. I am 58, not even 60 yet - a mere child! Senior citizen? I took my burrito and walkedout to the truck wondering what was wrong with Emo. Was he blind? As Isat in the truck, my blood began to boil. Old? Me? I'll show him, I thought. I opened the door and headed back inside. I strode to the counter, and there he was waiting with a smile. Before I could say a word, he held up something and jingled it in front of me, like I could be that easily distracted! What am I now? Atoddler? Dude! Can't get too far without your car keys, eh? I stared with utter disdain at the keys. I began to rationalize in my mind. Leaving keys behind hardly makes a man elderly! It could happen to anyone! I turned and headed back to the truck. I slipped the key into the ignition, but it wouldn't turn. What now? I checked my keys and tried another. Still nothing. That's when I noticed the purple beads hanging from my rearview mirror. I had no purple beadshanging from my rearview mirror. Then, a few other objects cameinto focus. The car seat in the back seat. Happy Meal toys spread allover the floorboard. A partially eaten doughnut on thedashboard. Faster than you can say ginkgo biloba, I flew out of the alien vehicle. Moments later I was speeding out of the parking lot, relieved to finally be leaving this nightmarish stop in my life. That is when I felt it, deep in the bowels of my stomach: hunger! My stomach growled and churned, and I reached to grab my burrito, only it was nowhere to be found. I swung the truck around, gathered my courage, and strode back into the restaurant one final time. There Emo stood, draped in youth and black nail polish. All I could think was, What is the world coming to? All I could say was, Did I leave my food and drink in here? At this point I was ready to ask a Boy Scout to help me back to my vehicle, and then go straight home and apply for Social Security benefits. Emo had no clue. I walked back out to the truck, and suddenly a young lad came up and tugged on my jeans to get my attention. He was holding up a drink and a bag. His mother explained, I think you left this in my truck by mistake. I took the food and drink from the little boy and sheepishly apologized. She offered these kind words: It's OK.My grandfather does stuff like this all the time. All of thisis to explain how I got a ticket doing 85 in a 40. Yes, I was racingsome punk kid in a Toyota Prius. And no, I told the officer, I'm nottoo old to be driving this fast. As I walked in the front door,my wife met me halfway down the hall. I handed her a bag of cold foodand a $300 speeding ticket. I promptly sat in my rocking chair andcovered up my legs with a blanky. The good news was I hadsuccessfully found my way home. --- My DH just shared this with me, so I thought I'd pass it on. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace-chat] gasoline smell
I'm very annoyed at my DH. He put a gas can in my car trunk, with my lace stuff. It tipped over and spilled on my lace display board, as well as on the carpet of my new car. The display board is ruined...soaked. I pulled the lace pieces off if immediately, but about 1/3 of them smelled. I did some quick research on the web, and currently have the pieces soaking in water with white vinegar. The top carpet piece from my car trunk can't be cleaned that way (I pulled it out)and I'm trying to figure out what to do with it. I have baking soda spread out on paper in my car (trunk and back seat) to try to get rid of the smell left in the car. There must have been a bit that went all the way to the carpet that is glued to the sides/bottom of the trunk. Any suggestions? Anyone else dealt with this problem? Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace-chat] Re: gasoline smell part 2
In the USA, 'gas' is what we call petrol. It was clear...left no marks... but the smell drives me nuts. All the cleaning suggestions for fabrics end with saying NOT to dry it in a dryer because any residue could combust. Drying in air is recommended until any trace of odor is gone. I may have to wash, rinse, re-soak my lace for several days before it's clear of the stuff. About a dozen lace pieces got it, so far. I'm re-checking the rest of the display items just in case I missed some the first time through. I know that I wanted a new board for display since a recent demo in wet weather warped it, but I really didn't plan to do it right now. A small table, a box, my planing book,and some other things got caught in it too. I keep finding more things that smell. The display board was foam board, so it started to dissolve, or at least get very soft. Alice in Oregon -- overcast, and supposed to rain, so I can't leave the car windows open today. - Original Message From: Brenda Paternoster paternos...@appleshack.com To: Alice Howell lacel...@verizon.net Cc: Arachne l...@arachne.com Sent: Friday, August 7, 2009 1:57:36 PM Subject: Re: [lace-chat] gasoline smell Hi Alice I'm moving this to Lace as it *is* relevant as some of your lace got contaminated, and you are more likely to get answers. Fortunately it's not a problem I've had to deal with, but I have a question for you - by 'gas' do you mean petrol or diesel? Petrol is what most cars used until quite recently, diesel is what trucks and lorries use. Petrol is much more flamable, but very volatile and I would have thought that a few days in fresh air would solve the problem.In road traffic accidents petrol spillage is a fire hazard. Diesel is oiler and I guess would be much more difficult to deal with. A diesel spillage makes the road very slippery and needs sand applied to it to stop other vehicles from skidding. Brenda On 7 Aug 2009, at 18:00, Alice Howell wrote: I'm very annoyed at my DH. He put a gas can in my car trunk, with my lace stuff. It tipped over and spilled on my lace display board, as well as on the carpet of my new car. The display board is ruined...soaked. I pulled the lace pieces off if immediately, but about 1/3 of them smelled. I did some quick research on the web, and currently have the pieces soaking in water with white vinegar. The top carpet piece from my car trunk can't be cleaned that way (I pulled it out)and I'm trying to figure out what to do with it. I have baking soda spread out on paper in my car (trunk and back seat) to try to get rid of the smell left in the car. There must have been a bit that went all the way to the carpet that is glued to the sides/bottom of the trunk. Any suggestions? Anyone else dealt with this problem? Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com. Brenda in Allhallows paternos...@appleshack.com http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/ To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
Re: [lace-chat] sky blue pink
I was raised hearing 'sky blue pink' from my parents and grandparents, so the expression crossed the pond. I live in the far west of the USA. I have no English ancestors but they picked it up from somewhere. Alice in Oregon -- where my black cat just caught two mice in the basement and brought them up in the house to show off, and they were alive. At least he does it one at a time so I have a chance to cope. To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace-chat] Cantu? lace on eBay - lovely
There's a lovely eye-candy cloth on eBay. Number 290315744166. They have changed the page layout again... and I'm not happy. The pictures are smaller so the lace doesn't show as well. It's only the picture at the top of the page, and click on very tiny pictures underneath it but no enlargements, at least as far as I've found. Also, the place of origin of the auction is missing. And everything is in a different place, so look carefully to click on any feature. Anyway this cloth would be wonderful to own, if I were rich. It doesn't really match my understanding of Cantu, but it's similar, handmade, and has interesting little figures in it. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace-chat] update Cantu lace
I found out that eBay must have been partially down when I was browsing. Now there's better pictures and information on all the items I was looking at last night. And the pages look more normal. The Cantu lace is NOT Cantu. It has bobbin trails/outlines and decorative figures, but the fillings and connections are made with needlelace. Don't know what to call it now, but it's still a lovely cloth. 290315744166 is the eBay number. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace-chat] Re poodle skirts - moved from Lace
I'm not Clay, but you brought up a bunch of memories for me. I grew up in that era but had conservative parents. I was never allowed a poodle skirt because it was impractical. Poodle Skirt -- made of a full circle of felt and decorated with a large felt poodle. Saddle Shoes -- shoes that had two colors of leather, usually brown and white. This website has both poodle skirts and saddle shoes, if you wish to take a look. http://www.anniepoodleskirts.com/shoes.shtml Bobby socks were ankle socks. This was before the days when girls wore nylon stockings to school, and before the days of panty hose. I happened to travel with my grandmother one year, and found out something interesting. The girls in the eastern USA wore their bobby socks with the tops straight up. The girls in the middle of the USA wore theirs turned halfway down, folded down in the middle of the cuff area. The girls in the far west (when I lived) wore their socks rolled down as far as they could roll the cuff area. In the west USA, the saddle shoes weren't quite the rage as other places. White suede shoes were the thing. They were the pits to keep white, so we all carried little bags of chalk dust to hide dirt marks, and had special polish that had to be used constantly to keep the shoes white. I moved this to Chat because it's not Lace. Alice - Original Message From: Ilske Thomsen ilske-peter-thom...@t-online.de To: Arachne Arachne l...@arachne.com Sent: Saturday, May 2, 2009 7:31:04 AM Subject: Re: [lace] did you know this Hello Clay, could you pleas tell me how a poodle skirt, bobby-socks and saddle-shoes look like? We were wearing petitcoats under our dresses or skirts and Ballerina-shoes with white socks. But we didn't hear songs neither from J. P. Richardson nor Richie Valens.ut for sure we knew Buddy Holly and Elvis. Greetings Ilske To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace-chat] Re: only 1 needle (moved from Lace)
There's more than one story from early USA history of people sharing a single needle. It was passed from person to person in a set rotation. Each lady saved her mending until the days she got the needle. To keep the needle safe during transport, it was inserted in a potato. A potato was easier to see and hold than the needle by itself. One story had a young boy doing the transport. As he went through the woods to the next house, he met a bear which scared him so much he dropped the potato. It rolled off down the hill as he ran away. He got all the people he could find to come out and search for the lost potato... which was eventually found. The needle in it was priceless to these people because they had no way to get another one. Alice in Oregon - Original Message From: Susan Reishus elationrelat...@yahoo.com To: l...@dont.panix.com Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 9:13:47 PM Subject: [lace] 2 pins/2 pence, but only 1 needle In 19th century USA, pins were used as an informal monetary unit... Alice Along with Alice and Robin, it occurred to me that two pins were originally two pence. Like here people often interchange A long row to hoe with A long road to tow. I have no idea which precedes. Since we are on the subject of pins, I have to ask a question that has kept popping up in my mind for some time, and if anyone would know, it would most likely be on this list. When I was a child, I remember reading a story of a young girl who had to carry the one sewing needle the area had, to someone else to have a chance to do their sewing, and of course inadvertently she dropped it (and then I am sure found it). Perhaps it was my unconscious predisposition to needlework, or care I used to take to all things so they would last forever, but the story impacted me. I believe it may have been a story from early US history. Does it ring any bells anyone? I would really like to find it and share it with my daughter. It also seems timely since so many nowadays think of everything as so disposable, and having one of something and caring for and sharing it would be more substantiation in my connection with children. TIA,Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace-chat] Happy Birthday Arachne
Yes... the 12th of April, 1995, is the day Arachne came on line. Liz Reynolds is the creator (and owner) of the Lace List. Thanks so much, Liz, for thinking of this and having the knowledge and access to a computer that could handle the List. Even though Liz is no longer a regular participant, she stills pays the fees and keeps the List alive. I found the group when it was one year and one month old. There were 300 members at that time. We steadily grew until we reached something like 1200 members. I haven't seen a member analysis for quite some time, but I think our membership has maintained itself at roughly that size for several years. The discussions on the List have expanded my lace knowledge tremendously over the years. And it was Arachne that took me to England in 1998 for the Arachne 98 Conference. I probably would never have gone there on my own. 60 of the Arachnians spent a week together for fun and classes. So --- Happy Birthday Arachne !!! And many more to come (I hope). Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace-chat] news story on Alice in Oregon
My husband just found that the write up on me and my bobbin lace in 2006 is in the online archives at our local newspaper. It is a rather good writeup considering the reporter knew nothing about the art when she did the interview. The archives do not show all the pictures that were in the printed article. It you have a few minutes and would like to take a look, here's the link: http://web.newsregister.com/news/results.cfm?story_no=210976 Alice in Oregon -- sunshine and supposed to reach 70 degrees today and tomorrow. Then cool again. To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace-chat] Fw: Political Spin.
I rarely send a laugh to Chat, but this one really made me laughand I wanted to share it. The original message had a picture of the guy but I knew it wouldn't go on the list so I left it out. Alice in Oregon ... in dense fog. Judy Wallman, a professional genealogy researcher in southern California, was doing some personal work on her own family tree. She discovered that Harry Reid's great-great uncle, Remus Reid, was hanged for horse stealing and train robberyin Montanain 1889. Both Judy and Harry Reid sharethis common ancestor. On the back of the picture Judy obtained during her research is this inscription: 'Remus Reid, horse thief, sent to MontanaTerritorial Prison1885, escaped 1887, robbed the MontanaFlyer six times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted and hanged in 1889.' So Judy recently e-mailed Congressman Harry Reidfor information about their great-great uncle. Believe it or not, Harry Reid's staff sent back the following biographical sketch for her genealogy research: 'Remus Reid was a famous cowboy in the MontanaTerritory. His business empire grew to include acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and intimate dealings with the Montanarailroad. Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life to government service, finally taking leave to resume his dealings with the railroad.In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by the renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency. In 1889, Remus passed away during an important civic function held in his honor when the platform upon which he was standing collapsed.' NOW THAT is how it's done folks! That's real Political SPIN. To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
Re: [lace-chat] pumpkin recipes?
You could consider Pumpkin Soup. You would have to roast the pumpkin first, then make the soup. Search Pumpkin Soup Recipe to get several versions. I found one but my computer won't let me copy the address and print it in this email. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Chip and pin cards
I had little problem on my OIDFA trip while using a debit card to an account set up just for traveling. A couple machines refused my card but I just went to another machine and it worked fine. This is the travel money method recommended by USA travel books to Europe. One problem some people have is that their PIN number is a word. USA machines used to have letters as well as numbers on the keys, and if a person didn't learn the number version of their word, they couldn't use the number only keypads in Europe. I had a credit card with me in case I needed it, but didn't have to use it. Some hotels say they won't take a debit card, but when I got there, they accepted the debit card just fine. Alice in Oregon...on the last day of a record breaking heat wave, temps up to 105 degrees F. - Original Message From: Jean Nathan [EMAIL PROTECTED] The article also said that the USA doesn't use chip and pin, and that visitors to Europe have been unable to use their credit cards in face-to-face transactions because they don't have a PIN (Personal Identification Number).. Has this been a problem? I'm particularly thinking of those from the USA who attended OIDFA. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] What are Grits?
Well...Where is the recipe? My DH would like it, I'm sure. Alice in Oregon - Original Message From: Lorri Ferguson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Vickie McKinney [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Lace Chat lace-chat@arachne.com Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:10:13 PM Subject: Re: [lace-chat] What are Grits? I didn't discover Grits until 1984 when my husband took me to meet his family in Tennessee. I do remember corn meal mush for breakfast as a kid in Washington State. But to me they are different: white vs. yellow, and the taste is different too. Then a friend (originally from Tenn. too) and his wife gave me a recipe for a grits and cheese dish that is baked and we just love it. In fact I think it is time to make it again. I have adapted it by adding diced onion and green chilies. When baked I cut it in squares and my husband eats it like brownies. It makes a nice side dish. Lorri To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] What are Grits?
Grits are basically corn meal mush. It's ground up corn, cooked like mush/porridge. It's a south-eastern (Southern) dish. It can be served just as cooked as a side dish at a meal, or it can be put in a breadpan and chilled. It sets quite firm so it can be sliced, perhaps dipped in something (flour, egg, etc) and fried to heat it. Eat with syrup like a pancake. People from the South who eat it a lot may have some other comments. I'm a Westerner who eats it only on occasion. I like grits but I usually don't think about fixing them when I do meal planning. I wasn't raised eating grits. Alice in Oregon -- ready for Day 2 of the fair. Everything is set up...I just have some more paperwork to finish. Should be a much easier day, just long. Perhaps I might even get some lace made today. - Original Message From: Sue Duckles [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lace Chat lace-chat@arachne.com Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:59:37 AM Subject: [lace-chat] What are Grits? Hi All On films you see people eating grits for breakfast. what on earth are they? It took me long enough to figure out what hershey bars were!! Sue in EY where it's threatening to rain! To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Miracourt lace item
Here is a Mirecourt lace piece listed as a collar. I understood Mirecourt as being used mainly for household used. This looks to me like the corner off something, rather than a collar. Usually lace made for a collar has the two front sections matching. This looks like an edging that has been neatly trimmed between repeats. What do you think? http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-HANDMADE-FRENCH-MIRECOURT-BOBBIN-LACE-COLLAR-LG_W0QQitemZ130213462470 In case this link doesn't work, look for item 130213462470. Alice in Oregon -- gray but dry day so far. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] London hotels -- results
Thanks for all the various suggestions. I did find a hotel, small and basic, that's half the price of the County Hall Inn. It's near my train station so I don't have to haul luggage very far. I can travel all over town on the bus that passes the corner of the block. It's also close to the tube station, but I prefer not to ride the tube. The bus is more interesting. It should work very well for the short time I'm there. Next I need to get a bus pass so I don't have to fumble with correct change. I can get that from my local travel agent. I look forward to my visit to Victoria and Albert Museum on Sunday June 22. If any of you are in London on that day, you can join me. I'll remind you later, closer to that date. If would be fun to meet another Arachnian and perhaps have lunch together in the museum's cafe. I remember the gathering ten years ago before Arachne 98 Conference. There were a bunch of us in London before going to Nottingham. We ended up with 22 people at lunch. We took over a good part of the museum cafe. Then we attended a lace lecture that happened to be scheduled that day. Surprised the speaker very much because she usually had only 2-3 people at a time. My next major hotel search will be in Paris. I don't yet have a clue as to even which section of town would be practical to use as a base. My current plans will involve three different rail stations on three different sides of town. I'll be studying Paris maps and info for the next couple weeks. Thanks again to all who gave me London hotel suggestions. Alice in Oregon -- rain again, but pink trees are starting to show around town. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] hotel blues -- London
This is not exactly lace, so I writing to Chat. When I was in London 10 years ago for Arachne 98, I stayed at the County Hall Travel Inn. I just found out the current price of the rooms. It's double what it was two years ago. I don't know if this is just inflation, or the prices were raised because the London Eye is just outside it's door and it has become one of the favorite hotels for visitors. So -- I'm looking for a modest priced bed for three nights... looks like 3 nights June 21,22,23. Any suggestions? I'll be arriving by the Tunnel Train at St Pancreas station. Alice in Oregon -- with a brief spot of sun in a week of rain. Spring trees starting to bloom. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] fake election
People in my town recently recent voting ballets in the mail. Our state has mail-in elections so receiving ballots is normal. However, I hadn't heard of anything we were voting on in March. Our primary election is in May. To my surprise, it was a fake election. The county had purchased a new vote counting system and wanted to test it before the big election. There were a variety of 'offices' to vote people into...with either celebrities or dead people's names to choose from. And a few policies to vote yes or no...which were nonsense. It gave me a laugh... and is an interesting way to test out the new system. We're turning in our ballots. I wonder how many people will participate. I can appreciate the desire to give the new machinery a test before the major election hits it. We didn't have any small elections scheduled before the primary. Alice in Oregon -- getting ready to go to a Soup Supper at church in support of the team of young people who travel to Mexico on spring break and build houses. They pay all their expenses and the building materials for four small houses that they will work on during their week there. With the higher price of petrol, they need even more funds than in the past for the trip. It's a worthy cause and I'm happy to help them. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Lace 20s Cloche hat
This was on Chat. I'm replying to both lists. --- Ann McClean [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Found this today whilst browsing: http://www.specialistauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=1060879 Surely, it's made from machine lace? I'm not on lace, so feel free to forward :) Regards, Ann in Kerry, Mid-Wales, U.K. Yes, I would say it's machine made lace. There were lots of attractive machine laces in the early 20th century. Some of the little details in the pattern/construction are not true to handmade bobbin lace. Some of the work on the hat could have been done by hand, but the lace itself was not. Alice in Oregon--where I'm waiting for roads to melt to go to a lace gathering in the next town. I'm still driving one-handed though I'm gaining motion and strength in my left hand, slowly. Can do a few stitches before hand hurts. Looking forward to OIDFA. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Chocolate Applesauce Fruitcake
It's the middle of the night and I can't sleep, so I decided to share a favorite family recipe. This was created by my mother about 50 years ago and has been made by various family members every year since. Chocolate Applesauce Fruitcake In a large mixing bowl, sift: 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons powdered baking cocoa 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cloves Make a hole in the middle of the pile of dry ingredients. pour in: 1 16-ounce can (or 1-1/2 cups) applesauce Make a hole in the middle of the applesauce and put in: 1 egg Start mixing by beating egg briefly then mix egg with applesauce. Then mix everything until all dry ingredients are moist. Gently fold in optional additions of your choice -- about one cup total: chopped nuts (I use walnuts) black raisins golden raisins currants candied fruits maraschino cherries chopped dried apricots or other fruits Last option -- stir in 1/4 cup brandy or sherry (I use apricot or cherry brandy) LAST -- stir in 1 tablespoon oil Put in pans of your choice (not greased). Decorate tops with nut halves and/or maraschino cherries. Bake at 350 degrees. Entire recipe in a bundt pan takes one hour. Two bread loaf pans, check at 30 minutes. 5-inch loaf pans, check at 20 minutes. Let cool briefly, then remove from pans to cool on rack. When cool, wrap in plastic wrap to keep moist. Store in refrigerator. Freezes well. Note: Makes a good chocolate cake without optional items. Dried raisins and other fruits are better if plumped. Put in a pan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let set 10 minutes. Drain well. Merry Christmas everyone! Alice in Oregon -- where I painted holly leaves on my new red cast in honor of the season, and plan to make this recipe later today (with one hand) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Fruitcake correction
The baking time is incorrect on the loaf and small loaf pans. I just did a couple batches. Sorry -- I was going by memory because my recipe lists only the large pan. Small loaf pans will take 30-40 minutes. Large loaf pans would be 45-50 minutes. I'm sure you all have ways to test if a cake is done. Best wishes, Alice To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Oregon-Washington floods
The Oregon and Washington coasts were pounded by hurricane force winds for three days, and received up to 15 inches of rain. Whole sections of forest were broken off. Trees were uprooted, landslides came down on roads and towns, and many rivers flooded -- some with the highest ever crests. Interstate 5 is still flooded at one point in Washington. It's expected to be closed for several more days. It's the mian route between Portland and Seattle. To detour route around the 20 miles that are closed takes seven hours of driving and the mountains have to be crossed twice. The normal drive time between the two cities is three hours. Many state roads are still closed and the power has been off in some areas for five days. I do not live in a flood zone so all I got was some water in the basement. I haven't looked but the cat came back with wet feet when he went down there. Alice in Oregon -- missing a lace party tomorrow because of my broken wrist and a cold. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] what kind of mattress do you like?
We have had a medium firm mattress that worked well until I had arthritis in my hips. I needed more cushion on top of the firmness. I couldn't justify the cost of a new pillowtop set just for the top two inches, and found a separate pillowtop section that went on top our existing bed. That two inches of feathers made all the difference to me. DH didn't care -- with or without the top. When the bed is stripped to change bedding, I shake the feather top. It's been more than a year and still doing just fine, at 1/10 the cost. I spent a night in a hotel with a sleep number bed. It adjusted just fine to suit me. It is an air bed with a pressure control on each side. I don't know what happens when the electricity is out. It may just retain whatever pressure was last put in. A good question to ask. My aunt got a tempurpedic type of bed. She says it's comfortable but it takes about a half hour for the foam to shape to her body. When she turns over, it again takes a half hour to re-conform to the new position. She may have exaggerated the time but it isn't instantly done. Go to a bed store, or two, and just try out various beds. If one feels comfortable, lie there for a while to see if it stays fine. This may help direct you to the type that will best work for you. Alice in Oregon -- dreading a visit to the therapist in the morning. Heard too many tales of agony in therapy. Wrist still painful without that. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am suffering from aches and pains and think that buying a new mattress might help. My leg has been very sore and cramping due to other orthopedic/health issues and I think a new mattress might help. What mattresses do people like? One friend highly recommends the Tempurpedic, saying it has helped her and her husband, in their seventies and eighties to sleep very well. There is the sleep number bed, which seems a little gimmicky to me. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Card Exchange -- reminder
Card Exchange participants -- Your card mailing goal is coming soon. We aim to mail by Dec. 5 so the cards can be received before Christmas no matter how far they have to travel. Reminder -- send a scan/picture of your card or lace to Jenny. Tell her who made it, who it's for, and the source of the pattern. Jenny Brandis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jenny also said --Last year three (3) very wonderful ladies also gave me a copy of their own designs so that the a file of the patterns were available for download at www.brandis.com.au/2006/downloads/patterns.pdf . If any of you would like to do the same this year, I again will coordinate the download file. Jenny will let us know when the webpage is up with the pictures. Happy lacing, Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Alice - surgery
Just got home from hospital. Surgery late Wed and spent night. Wrist worst fracture doctor had seen. Two pins and a clamp. In cast --- to be changed to a metal brace later, and therapy. Both eyes circled by purple and black and green, plus top of cheek bones. it would make good Halloween makeup for a ghoul. Good time to redraft that old pattern I want to work. And make plans. Got to have some lace in my days. G Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Exchanges assigned
All participants in the Lace Card Exchange have been assigned their exchange partners. If you thought you applied but did not get a partner notification, please contact me. We ended up with 64 card entries so we have 32 sets of partners from 14 countries. Shailiz, your emails keep bouncing. Please contact me. Happy lacing, Alice in Oregon -- expecting a dry Halloween for a change To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Final notice -- lace card exchange
Today is the last day for entering the Christmas Lace Card Exchange. If you sign up, you would be given a partner to exchange cards with. The cards must have some kind of handmade lace in or on it. Any kind of lace is fine. You may sign up for one, two or three exchanges. The cards are to be mailed by Dec. 5. Send me your: Name Address Email Number of Cards DO IT NOW if you want to participate but haven't sent me an email. Partners will be notified by Monday. Happy lacing, Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] fake turkey and huge chalice
If you want to put your mind to something strange, tell me how I can make a fake dead turkey .everything except the feathers. It's for a theater play of Christmas Carol...the big turkey from the butcher shop that is given to the Cratchetts. My thought was fabric, stuffed with fiber fill. It would be nonbreakable and easy for a child to carry. Someone suggested paper mache but I thought that might be heavy. Maybe there's another way to make one. I also need two huge chalices...about 2 feet high. I'm thinking about a gallon jug, bottom removed, upsidedown with a plastic pipe for the stem and an upsidedown saucer for the base. Pad and tape the connections, then spray with gold paint. Add jewels or decoration. I need a pitcher to match. It will probably be made from cardboard or sheet plastic. It does not need to hold liquid. Any other ideas? I think I'll go prowl through the local Good Will store and the dollar store. Who knows what might turn up! Join your local community theater. You never know what you might be doing next. G Alice in Oregon -- with wind and rain today To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Card Exchange 2nd Notice
The Lace Christmas Card Exchange is getting organized. Many people have already signed up for it. If you missed the first notice, here is a recap. Each person who signs up is given a partner. The two partners exchange cards. The card must have some kind of handmade lace ON or IN it. The card itself can be either handmade or purchased. The lace can be any kind of lace: needle, bobbin, knitted, tatted, battenberg, etc. Each person can sign up for one, two or three exchanges. The cards are to be mailed by Dec 5. Consider carefully how much time you have to invest in this project before signing up for multiple cards but the energetic people may do more than one. When the cards are finished, either the sender or receiver should scan the card/lace and send it to Jenny at www.brandis.com.au/2006/index.html. Jenny has kindly offered to post the pictures of the cards on her website so we can all see them. Partners should arrange between themselves who will send the scan. It was suggested that you include the source of the pattern with the scan, as well as who made it and who received it. If the pattern is your own design, and you're willing to share, it could also be sent to Jenny. And, of course, send a thank you to your partner so she or he knows the card was received. If interested, email directly to [EMAIL PROTECTED] by Oct 25. Then start planning/making lace. Alice in soggy Oregon -- pondering what I'll do on my lace card To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Card Exchange -- correction -- how to enter
If you wish to participate in the Christmas Card Lace Exchange, you need to send me: Name Address Email Number of cards (one, two, three) Sorry I left this out of my second notice. I'm getting emails with only the name of the person. Doesn't work very well to mail a card. G Thanks, Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Q, doing a cookie exchange
I used to belong to a group who did this every Christmas. The basic premise is that each person will go home with the same number of cookies that she brought, but she will have a variety. One key thingbring an empty container as well as the container with your cookies!!! Otherwize you won't have anything to put your share in, while waiting for your original container to be emptied. Put all the cookies on a table. Circle the table, taking a cookie from each container to put in your (empty) container. Continue circling until you have picked up the number of cookies that you brought. When you have your dozen, two dozen, three dozen etc, you are out of the circle. Limiting it to one or two cookies from each container for each trip around the table will give everyone a chance to get a full variety. (There's always the chance that someone will see their favorite cookie, and want to claim the whole plateful.) You can either specify that each person bring, perhaps, three (four? six?) dozen cookies. Or you can leave it open for people to bring one, two, three, four, five, or six dozen. A single person may only want one dozen in her house. A person with six kids would need many more. Martha's comment on listing ingredients is a very good suggestion, if you have anyone in your group with a food or diet limitation. Enjoy your exchange. Alice in Oregon --- Bev Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone Closer to Christmas I'd like to do a cookie exchange with family. It seems straightforward, bring x dozen cookies at 1 dozen per x other people bringing cookies. Question, as I've not done one before - to anyone who has done such an exchange, any tips, ideas, things to avoid? -- bye for now Bev on a sleepy autumn Sunday in Sooke, BC (on Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Left or right brain?
YikesIt keeps alternating on me. First one way, then the other. And back again. Does that mean that my mind can't decide what it's doing Alice in Oregon -- with 2-3 dry days before the next series of storms. --- Tamara P Duvall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This popped up on on of the lefty blogs I read (it's not serious politics all the time, y'know g). Interesting... From the way I see the figure moving (and I ain't tellin' and spoiling your own test), it means I'm right-brain dominant. Not detail-oriented, among other things (though, apparently, more likely to get it g)... Not detail oriented??? I think I should quit making lace forthwith :) http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22556281-661,00.html -- 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-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Left or right brain?
--- Sue Babbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have not a clue how you make the figure look as if it is going anti-clockwise. I thought it strange that the direction would change when I scrolled down so I could not see her feet. When I scrolled up, she changed back. After a bit, I could make her change by focusing on the edge of the picture instead of directly on her. Our minds apply the depth to this flat picture, and that's what makes it appear one direction or the other. I'm a bit ambidextrous To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Card Exchange 2007 - procedure
A message went on the List about a Christmas Card Exchange. There were several immediate replies in the affirmative, so here is the information for Chat. I think the end of the year is sneaking up on us much too fast. Yes, it probably is time to be thinking of lace Christmas cards. I'm willing to coordinate this year, if no one else has a great urge to do so. Basic rules: You trade cards with another lacemaker. Your card must have some handmade lace in or on it. It can be any kind of lace. The card can be any kind, handmade or purchased, as long as it has lace somewhere. The card should be mailed by Dec. 5 so it will arrive well before Christmas, to be enjoyed. Each person is allowed to sign up for one, two, or three exchanges. Think carefullySign up ONLY if you are willing to make some lace and send the card. It is extremely disappointing to send a card and not receive one back. This happened to one person last year. I hope it doesn't happen this year. And when you receive a card, you should email a thank you to the sender so he/she knows it was received. Jenny sent the following message: Last year I hosted the photos on my site at www.brandis.com.au/2006/index.html and am willing to do so again in 2007. It was great fun to see many of the cards last year, so there's one more instruction: Send a picture/scan to Jenny If interested in participating, send an email to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Do NOT send to the List.) Two weeks should be enough to think about itso send in your name by Oct 25 (but you can start planning and making lace right away). Give your name, address, email, and how many exchanges you wish to do (1, 2 or 3). Contact me if you have any questions. Alice in Oregon -- where clouds covered the sun, but there's no rain. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] mushrooms and spiders
I just found some mushrooms(toadstools) in my yard that were new to me. I'm used to mushrooms with a smooth rounded top and pleated spore gills underneath. These have just the pleated gillsno tops. They remind me of the neck ruffs worn back in historya circle of pleats made of fine gauze. The spores are only on the underside. The top looks like a deeply grooved button...less than an inch in width. Pale cream in color. In the middle, where the pleats all come together, there's a cone-shaped indentation that's yellow in the center. On the other half of my subject, I recently had a spider make a web on my front porch -- between the railing and the roof, right at eye level. The web was so fine that it was difficult to see. It was perfectly made when I first saw it. As the days went by, and we had some storms, the web was damaged, and repaired. I got to watch it closely while it was working. I was fascinated to watch how it used it's back two legs to control the thread it was spinning and to attach it to the foundation threads. That's your biology and botany tidbits for today. Alice in Oregon .. under gray, cloudy skies with a wind storm on the way. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] what to do with spoof messages?
In this wide world of Arachne, someone may know where to forward the scam messages that appear in my email. I know scam eBay messages are forwarded to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Scam PayPal messages go to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] What do you do with messages of false lottery wins, bank account notices, and other fake business messages that want your personal info? Is there some place to forward them? Or just delete them? Thanks, Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Alert -- Re Cell phone numbers and do not call registry
I just looked up the webpage, and this is what is says right at the top of the page: Did you get an email claiming that your cell phone is about to be assaulted by telemarketing calls because of a new cell phone number database? Those claims are not true. In fact, federal law prohibits telemarketers from using automated dialers to call cell phones. You may place your personal cell phone number on the National Do Not Call Registry, but there is generally no reason to do so. For more information, see the FTC's press release The Truth about Cell Phones and the Do Not Call Registry. Alice in Oregon --- Dora Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got this from my mother in law - took two minutes to register both my phones (the land line as well); you can also register at http://www.donotcall.gov - It's a U.S. government program. REMINDER12 days from today, all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sale calls. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number. HELP OTHERS BY PASSING THIS ON TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS. It takes abo ut 20 seconds. Yours, Dora Smith Austin, TX [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.12.1/965 - Release Date: 8/21/2007 4:02 PM To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] How to replace corningware dishes
Try this webpage -- it this it? http://www.tictap.com/s/B000FE0AEW-CorningWare-Just-White-Amazoncom-Exclusive-24Piece-Set-Service-for-6 I searched Corningware Plates, and it came up with one that said Corningware Just White plates -- square with rounded corners. If this is it, you have a style name. Alice --- Dora Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't find it on the corningware web page. Yours, Dora Smith Austin, TX [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Alice Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Dora Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]; chat lace-chat@arachne.com Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 3:07 AM Subject: Re: [lace-chat] How to replace corningware dishes --- Dora Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need to replace some dinnerware; I've looked everywhere and can't find this. white, square with rounded corners, salad plates are maybe eight inches across. Check with the corningware webpage to get the style name, then search eBay for it. I replaced an older style of dishes for my church through eBay when a bunch of plates were broken. Alice in Oregon -- tired after a long day at state fair To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.12.1/965 - Release Date: 8/21/2007 4:02 PM To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] cookware for daughter
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was wondering what others on the list have found to be good quality cookware at a medium price available now. I have, and like, Farberware. I got my first pots and pans in a set over 40 years ago, and am still using them. I managed to burn up one kettle and missed it enough to go shopping for a replacement, thus I have one of the newer style pot and lid. The styles have changed a bit over the years and there's several styles to choose from, but the basic construction is the same. While I like a nonstick skillet for some things, my main pots are stainless steel. The Farberware has an alumimum (or copper) core for quick heating, and the stainless body for easy cleaning. There's probably more than one brand of stainless pots with a core of a quick heat metal. Check them out. I suggest this basic multipurpose type of pot rather than the all aluminum ones (too heavy). Revere Ware is pretty but takes more cleaning to keep the copper bottom clean. I think it has the same basic construction of Farberware, but has the copper bottom exposed. The basic sets with 3 pots and 2 pans, plus lids, is not too many pieces of cookware to have. You may want to add a larger pot also. Explore a kitchen store, or a large department store that carries a range of brands. You should find something that suits your requirements. Best wishes, Alice in Oregon -- after a long day of demo at state fair To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] How to replace corningware dishes
--- Dora Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need to replace some dinnerware; I've looked everywhere and can't find this. white, square with rounded corners, salad plates are maybe eight inches across. Check with the corningware webpage to get the style name, then search eBay for it. I replaced an older style of dishes for my church through eBay when a bunch of plates were broken. Alice in Oregon -- tired after a long day at state fair To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Re: MORE Childhood Rhymes Chants
Taffy was a welsh man, Taffy was a thief. Taffy came to my house, And stole a piece of beef. I went to Taffy's house. Taffy was in bed. I took the piece of beef, And threw it at his head. I learned the last two lines as: I took a marrow bone And hit him on the head. As a young child, I used to read the Tall Book of Mother Goose over, and over, and over..until my mother bought a new copy for the city library and let me keep the old one at home. Alice in Oregon .. cloudy and warm, but not hot -- just right for lace demo in the park this weekend. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Oregon to Oklahoma
Just wanted to say Hi to lacemakers in Oklahoma. I'm here visiting this week -- outside of Oklahoma City. It's a bit soggy from three weeks of rain, and the clouds are still coming. Oregon is dryer than normal this summer, and many towns are cancelling the July 4th fireworks displays. It's supposed to be over 90 degrees this week in Oregon, hotter than Oklahoma. I brought my lace pillow with me, and have been working on it. The family is getting ready to go out for lunch and show us some of the local sites. Must go. Alice -- temporarity in Oklahoma (normally Oregon) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re: [lace] E-mail addresses and computers
Jacquie, preparing to be shot down in flames. Flames Really now. There's nothing wrong with YOU The problem is the 'computer'or, rather, the computer **PROGRAMS** Even though the messages come through the same computer, Majordomo, our various receiving computers have different programs and treat the material differently. What you see in the way of headings is not what everyone else may see. There are as many versions as there are programers. Each person has to learn how to cope with his/her own program. It can be a real nuisance, but we just have to deal with it the best we can. After all, it's the lace and lacemaking that's important. And our lacemaking friends all over the world. Alice in Oregon -- starting a project of 2 dozen lace rose corsages, needed this time next year. (Had to get some 'lace' into this discussion!) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] English as it is Spoked
--- Brenda Paternoster [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's an official Kent County Council notice, ie the Local Education Authority! The one that bugs me is a TV advertisement for a college. They say that someone can get their training in 'less hours'. That should be 'fewer hours'. I guess they shorten the study time by leaving out the language classes. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] lap pillow .... Not
Anyone else find the Dritz Bobbin Lace Making Lap Pillow on eBay? It's a Pressing (or Dressmaker's) Ham for sewing. I told the seller, but there's no change or note on the auction. No bids, either. G Isn't it interesting how so many things get labeled lacemaking tools? Alice in Oregon ... laughing To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] re: sewing with Martha, Walmart
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Walmart I believe is getting rid of all their sewing departments. Here in the United States, Central California, the fabric stores are becoming few and far between and seem to be giving over to more crafts than sewing supplies. Is this the case elsewhere? Hi, I heard this before, so asked my local Walmart sewing department. I was told that the stores being remodeled are eliminating the sewing dept. The stores that have already been remodeled with a sewing dept will keep it, at least for the time being. My town does have three fabric/sewing stores, other than Walmart, but I still check out Walmart fabrics when I'm in the store. I got the bolts of fabric for my exhibit from Walmart. They were very cooperative with the special order. I hope they stay around for awhile. Recently I found some waterproof fabric with a nice pattern at Walmart. I got enough to make a couple pillow bags. Waterproof bags are often handy in the climate we have in Oregon. Hm... going to have to dig for that stash... does machine need a check up before use? probably :( Yes..if the machine has sat for a long time, it at least needs oiled before using. A complete checkup/cleaning/servicing from your dealer might be advised before extensive use. When I was sewing alot, I got it done once a year. (Watch your local dealer for cleaning specials. Sometimes they do it at a reduced price.) There may be more sewing done in my area than in some. We have one long-time business by a lady who teaches children to sew, as well as doing custom sewing for people. There's lots of quilting done, and quilt shows. The fabric stores have classes frequently. Sewing classes are available, at least at the high school. I'm not sure about the middle schools. I belong to a very active freemotion sewing group. I have found, though, that lacemaking cuts into my sewing time to a great extent. G Maybe some time (year??) I'll finish that quilt that's waiting. As for Martha, I'm not a fan of hers. I don't know that I would watch her sewing show, but if it encourages the younger people to sew then it may serve a purpose. There's already three-four sewing programs on PBS on Saturday. There may be more on cable TV, which I don't have. Be creative, whether it's lace or sewing. Alice in Oregon -- with alternate rain/hail and sun To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Sewing machine oiling
... does machine need a check up before use? probably :( Yes..if the machine has sat for a long time, it at least needs oiled before using. Not if a machine like Husqvarna which shouldn't be oiled and can, in fact, be damaged by oiling. Rightyou have to go by the rules of your machine. I was trained on the older machines (you are making me tell my age G), and some of the newer ones are sealed so the owner cannot get in them. Mine have oil holes for some parts, and some parts are sealed. Servicing by the trained dealer will check on all the belts, wheels, alignment, settings, etc. It will also reveal if the machine is worn out. The last time I had my big machine serviced, I was told that I had almost worn out a part that couldn't be replaced. I now use that machine only for special things my other machines can't do, and do most of my work on another machine. Be sure to clean out the bobbin holder area, and any area you can easily reach, of thread bits and fuzz. You might even put in a new needle if you can't remember how long the old needle was used. A sharp needle works so much better. G Happy sewing, Alice To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Dog and cat food recall (US)
This applies to wet food -- canned or moist packets. If you use this kind, check the webpage for the various brands. Alice in Oregon --- Tamara P Duvall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Everyone who has pets may have already heard about it -- the recall is 2 days old-- but, in case you haven't... Please check to see if your preferred brand is one of the ones being recalled; pets have died (kidney failure) in some instances. The company itself is unknown to me but the brand names they sell their products under are very common. And please pass it on to other people you know who have pets. http://www.menufoods.com/recall/ -- 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-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Are cloves cloves, or cloves of garlic?
I googled spanish rice clove and got a whole list of recipes which all specified 'clove of garlic', and none listed the spice clove. I would say to use the garlic in the recipe in question. Alice in Oregon --- CLIVE Rice [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Dora, I have several editions of BHG cook books (I used to collect them), and can't find any cloves - the spice used. But then who knows what they mean - I am missing the1953 edition. I never make a recipe exactly as the test cooks say we should. The cloves-the spice won't hurt the taste, and I'd also put a clove or two of garlic in it. Tomato screams for garlic anyway. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] good old days
If you want a reminder of 'the good old days', take a look at this old pack of loo paper. http://cgi.ebay.com/1960s-Vintage-Buff-Woolworths-Square-Pack-Toilet-Paper_W0QQitemZ260085535140 I don't remember even seeing any packaged this way in the USA. Alice in Oregon -- where the sun just peeked out a bit To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] How to get rid of perennial cornflowers?
--- Linda Bill Mitchell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So how did he apply it? He put the vinegar in a hand sprayer and squirted each plant. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re: Spot the ....
it's time to play Spot the first Valentine card and Spot the first Easter egg While shopping in the middle of December with DH, he grumped to me that this store has Valentines in that aisle. I don't remember the store, but it was in this small town. I didn't want to see them, so didn't look. The New Year is here, now. I started the day by making some lace. New Year's Eve day, I pulled out the neverending project that I've worked on each New Year's Eve for the last 5 (6? 7?) years. It's almost a tradition now to work on this piece of lace. G The end is almost in sight, now, and it could actually get finished this year if I put in a little effort. (Oh, my...what will I do next New Year's Eve?) Have a Great and Lacy Year, everyone. Alice in Oregon -- where the Year is starting wet. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] battenburg lace
I suggest Lacemaking Circle. http://www.lacemaking.com/Ltapes.htm They have 20 styles of Battenberg tapes, plus the Princess Lace style of tapes, and a few others. I've never putchased tape, but I have purchased other things from them and found the service prompt. No connection -- just a happy customer. Alice in Oregon -- with a wet, gray First Day of the Year --- Lynn Weasenforth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, I hope this new year finds you all well...I have a question. Where could I find the little lace tape used in making battenburg lace. Jane V. has inspired me to check it out and see what I can do. Thank you all in advance for any advice. Love, Lynn WV. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] strange tool on ebay
Since the list is quiet, I'm putting this question to the whole List. What is This?? http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-SEWING-TATTING-WOLFERTZ-GERMAN-SOLINGEN-w-PEARL_W0QQitemZ260067744238 Or look up item number 260067744238. To all who celebrate Christmas, have a great one! Alice in Oregon --where the sun is temporarily shining. Rain forecast for the holiday. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Another American translation please
That's how I would interpret it. I've heard the term but it's not one commonly used with the people I'm around. It's either from a previous generation, or a different region of the country. Alice in Oregon -- where I missed lace meeting because of jury duty. (sniff) --- Jean Nathan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm currently reading Keepsake Crimes by Laura Childs, and have come across something I think I know what it means, but I've never heard before: She slid a pair of bright red cheaters down her bony nose. Is this what we refer to as reading glasses, ie the spectacles we nearly all need when we reach a certain age because our arms just aren't long enough to get a page far enough away to be able to focus on it? Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] 'Downtown'
In my upbringing, 'downtown' just meant the central business area of the smallish town I lived in. In the medium sized town I'm in now, the merchant organization is the Downtown Association. It's the core area of the town -- stores, restaurants, city hall, police, fire, county courthouse, library, swimming pool, city park, community theater, churches, post office -- as opposed to the shopping centers that have developed on the outskirts of town. This would include an area about 10 blocks long by 4 blocks wide. Downtown Portland would include a larger area since it is a much larger city. I would make a guess that an area about 20 blocks square would fit the designation. Does anyone from a different area of this country have another meaning to 'downtown'? Alice in Oregon -- with a weather warning of freezing rain. Portland is supposed to be ice-covered for the morning commute. It's raining now, so wet or ice here depends on the air temp by morning. I'm glad I'm retired. --- Jean Nathan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can someone in the US tell me what you mean by downtown? To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] what is it
Here is another 'what is it' tool on eBay. Anyone have any ideas? http://cgi.ebay.com/GLORIA-Celluloid-Lace-Tatting-Crochet-Tool_W0QQitemZ260054399382 Thanks, Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Don't eBay sellers make you laugh at times
The third item is indeed a collar made of two different pieces. The edge section is an edging that had the wide sections attached to make the collar fronts. The narrow section is the back. To cover the seam, a braid was added behind the seam and embroidered leaves on top for decoration. I'm guessing the wider sections used to be cuffs. This shows how lace was re-used to fit the change of fashion or necessity. The 'veil shawl' is a veil. Using it as a shawl is an interesting adaptation. I would suggest gathering the center back 'neck' section if used as a shawl/collar. However, I believe this is machine made, so all the hand lace designations would not apply. Opinion only, of course. Someone else may disagree. The lappets have been ID'd by an acredited person so the info is correct. Very interesting pattern. Someone will get a nice item. Alice in Oregon --- Rosemary Naish [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Spiders, I just had to share these eBays items with you: Rare Antique Bucks Point Bobbin Lace Veil Shawl Item number: 300049064754 Handmade Antique Tonder Chantilly Bobbin Lace Lappets Item number: 300049067342 Antique Bedfordshire Bobbin Lace Collar Item number: 300049104647 This piece has a very odd (to my eyes) different coloured bit/seam - has some one tried to join two pieces? To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] party time, help needed
--- Janice Blair [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The other thing is Thanksgiving. I am hosting that this year but decided to save some work by ordering the turkey, potatoes, gravy and stuffing from the local supermarket, ready cooked, probably as cheap as buying it and having the oven on most of the day. It will need reheating for about 1 1/5 hours. Does anyone know any way of tarting up the bird so it looks more homemade,... Hi Janice, I've been buying my Thanksgiving dinner ready-cooked for years from Safeway. I think the cooked turkey looks just like any other cooked turkey when it comes out of the oven, warmed up. I have to spend 2 hours to prepare dinner -- i.e., warm up everything and add the extras. The turkey comes in double plastic bags. The outer bag is removed, and the bird is heated in the inner bag. The bag catches all the juices. When it comes out of the oven, I carefully catch all the juices. Since there's only two of us, half of the turkey will end up in the freezer in small containers and covered with the juices. Back to the oven..I start the turkey 2 hours before eating. At one hour before eating, I put the potatoes and dressing in casserole dishes and put them in the oven, along with anything else that just needs warmed up. (I add already cooked sweet potatoes because I like them better than the white ones.) I find that the containers the potatoes and dressing come in don't fit in my oven very well, that's why I put them in different dishes. At 30 minutes ahead, I finish up with a green vegetable, put the gravy packet in a pan of hot water, make the salad, wrap the rolls in foil and tuck them in the oven. Since you're not making the whole meal, you don't have to worry about all the food details. DH and I can get at least four meals from this dinner, and there's still turkey for the freezer. This makes the cost very low per meal, and I don't have to spend six hours in the kitchen. The precooked meal gives me four hours to make lace in the living room that I wouldn't have if I made the meal myself. G Plus the time I would have spent cooking on the other meals when we eat the leftovers. My suggestion is to check the quantity of gravy that comes with your turkey. Our gravy runs out before the rest of the stuff so I usually add extra. You can get canned or package mix turkey gravy to have on hand for emergencies. Have fun with your two dinners. I'm sure they will be just fine. Alice in Oregon -- staying in out of a storm. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re: [lace] Maltese Lace on Ebay
Hi David and Chatters, I usually see Maltese in collars, circles or shawls. This is too short for a shawl, so it is probably a table runner, as listed. However, it is a poor example of Maltese lace. It was made either by a beginner or amateur who did not understand Maltese lace. The leaves are not the full, fat leaves indicative of Maltese. I hope both the buyer and seller realize this. The seller probably does, from the low starting price. Isn't eBay fun? You can see all kinds of things on it. Happy lacing, Alice in Oregon -- off to a day of informal lacemaking with friends, the Third Thursday group. --- David in Ballarat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, This Maltese lace cloth is a bit different:- 300038502532 David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Christmas Card Exchange -last chance
If you wish to exchange a lace Christmas Card with another Arachnean, please sign up by Sunday Oct. 15. Your exchange assignements will go out soon after that. Participants will be notified of a webpage to send a scan of their card so the other people can see them. Rules: If you wish to participate in a Christmas Card with Lace exchange for 2006, please send a message to me stating: Name Address Email Number of exchanges -- One, Two, or Three (Think carefully of how much time you have to give to this project.) Rules: 1. An exchange is a Christmas card with a piece of lace on or in it. It can be any kind of lace that you made yourself. 2. All cards should be mailed by Dec. 1 so they can be received and enjoyed through the Season. 3. You will be paired with a partner and exchange a card with that person. Arrange details between yourselves. 4. If you sign up, be sure that you complete your agreement and mail your card. Nothing is more discouraging than not receiving one. Notify me when your card is mailed, and when you receive one. 5. Enjoy your lace card. Alice in Oregon Card Coordinator To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] tatting kit
Here is something different that is a 'tatting kit'. Could it be for netting? http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-VICTORIAN-CRAFT-LACEMAKING-TATTING-KIT_W0QQitemZ180035324157 Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] laptop uses, expanded
Hi again. I'm getting some interesting ideas. Thanks, everyone. However, no one has mentioned inventories. Does anyone keep their bobbin or book inventory on their computer? I've been using a notebook that is easy to carry to lace days and conferences. I need to make bobbin and thread inventories. I'm guessing that the spreadsheet would be a good place for that. It would be a good chore to get me used to using the spreadsheet. I'm still open to ideas. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] laptop uses
Greetings. I just got a laptop computer. Now I need to learn how to use it effectively. What are some ways to use laptops, which may or may not be related to lace? Thanks for any suggestions you have. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Christmas Card Exchange - sign up
Hi folks - did anyone put their hand up to organise this? I've been gone 5 days, but can't find any messages of someone agreeing to organize an exchange. Since no one else has taken it on, I'm willing to set up the exchanges, but cannot do a webpage of the results. We would need a person to volunteer to do so, if a webpage is desired. (Thanks, Barbara, for doing it the past couple years.) If you wish to participate in a Christmas Card with Lace exchange for 2006, please send a message to me stating: Name Address Email Number of exchanges -- One, Two, or Three (Think carefully of how much time you have to give to this project.) Rules: 1. An exchange is a Christmas card with a piece of lace on or in it. It can be any kind of lace that you made yourself. 2. All cards should be mailed by Dec. 1 so they can be received and enjoyed through the Season. 3. You will be paired with a partner and exchange a card with that person. Arrange details between yourselves. 4. If you sign up, be sure that you complete your agreement and mail your card. Nothing is more discouraging than not receiving one. Notify me when your card is mailed, and when you received one. 5. Enjoy your lace card. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] recyling, and holiday
Here they also collect waste every week and recycling only every other week. That's the schedule for us this year, also. However, at the start of the year, they gave every house a large rolling bin for recycling -- one that's big enough to hold two weeks worth. When we had tubs to put things in, they picked it up every week. I put mine out only when I had enough to be worth the effort. Sometimes even now I skip a pickup when I don't have much in my big bin. Since I don't have much trash, I signed up for the 'every other week' trash pickup. We have the option to do that. The week sequence they assigned me is opposite the recycling pickup so I have to put something out every week. It's a challenge to remember which bin goes out which week. G The chuch has enough recylcing that one bin won't hold two weeks worth. Finally, we got a second bin. I helped collect it all today and put the bins out on the curb for early tomorrow. Our trash company doesn't recognize most holidays (today is a major holiday for USA) so we had to work on the holiday. That's the only work I did today. I spent most of the holiday resting or making lace. I'm about 60 percent done with the wedding doily. I just spent a half hour retro lacing since something went wrong in the design. I'll try again tomorrow. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Names Titles
But now I'm curious: the tendency in the US of children addressing elders by their first name;. You brought to mind the small child of our friends who was just learning to talk. He could pronouce DH's name of Chuck but not mine. He solved it by calling both of us 'Chuck'. He knew we always came together so the single name worked for him. This went on only a few months until his language skills developed more. I was rather a surprise to me until I realized what was happening. The families parted ways before he was old enough to say Mr or Mrs, but he did finally learn to say Alice. On another subject...As I got older, I was sometimes annoyed in a medical office when a young twerp of a girl would call me Alice. I have since noticed that's it's commonly done in various medical offices. Once in a while they will use the full name but usually it's just the first name. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Women's married names
Following my Father's death in 1983, my mother absolutely refused to be known as anything other than Mrs. A. Keith COLLYER - that is in written correspondence, including the phone book - During my years with the local utility service, we gave widows their choice of how they wanted the name on the account. I think it was about even in the numbers that kept the husband's name and the ones that changed the first name. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] First names
My parents decided to name us so that they couldn't be shortened. So Jean for me and John for my older brother. You reminded me of a young couple that didn't like shortened names, so named their son Jaz. I often wondered if he grew up being called Red or Buddie or Scooter or some such nickname since his own did not lend itself to shortening. Alice in Oregon -- Wedding edging 1/4 done To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Surnames
Here in the USA, I'm more familiar with a woman adding a married name to the end of the maiden name. I have a niece who didn't want to give up her maiden name, so she called herself Johnson-Smith. Her husband just uses his name of Smith. The best known example here is Hilary Rodham-Clinton. Just after her husband was elected president, she insisted that the press use the double name for her. However, the Hispanic people who have moved into the USA from south of the border usually have a double name. The first one is the father's family name and the second is the mother's. When Maria Hernandez-Vasquez marries Jose Mendosa-Santos, their children will be known as Mendosa-Hernandez. The maternal name from each parent is dropped. Only the paternal names carry more than a generation. At least, this is how it was explained to me. Sometimes the names are 'Americanized' and the maternal name is dropped, leaving a single last name. All this name stuff can be confusing to the person who is not used to hyphenated names. I'm from the days when it was normal for a girl to take her husband's name. My maiden name is still mine, and I can use it anytime I wish -- my name, his name, or both names. A person can always go to court and get his name changed to anything he wishes. Changing a name at marriage is legal without going to court. Removing a name does take a court action, I believe. I doubt I ever have to find out for sure. Now I have to go feed my (think they're starving)cats. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] another strange 'lace' tool
Here is a lacemaking board that's different. Any clues, anyone? http://cgi.ebay.com/antique-sewing-tool-lace-making-or-knitting-1800_W0QQitemZ280009330998 Alice in Oregon -- where we're gradually cooling down to the mid 80's. If this 'cooler' temp continues, county fair next week might be livable. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] UK postal charges
--- Jean Nathan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From 18th August the Royal Mail will be charging postage by size as well as weight. The notice says small letter, large letter and packet. The USA has had this for years. Don't panic. I'm sure you'll learn the dimensions allowed for small letter, etc, quite quickly, and adapt to it. Our small letter is large enough for business mail and greeting cards -- most routine mailing items. If it's big enough for flat sheets of paper or if it is over 1/4 inch thick, yes, it will cost an extra 23 cents over the normal weight postage. The bigger packages go on the Parcel Post rates. Size/weight specifics can be found on the web. I think the USA does this because of machine processing. The oversize/overweight items have to be done by hand. The standard sized mail can go through the machine for stamp cancelling and zipcode sorting. It's the price of progress. G Packages are always hand processed because the the variety of shapes/sizes that's received. Let us know when you learn more about the specifics. It might affect just a small portion of your mailings. Lace note -- I finished the needlelace sampler flower that I began at conference 3 weeks ago. Now I need a tiny vase to hold it. Best wishes, Alice in Oregon -- where the weather is cooling down. It's cloudy again. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] strange bone spindles-eBay
These are not bobbin lace spindles, but they are interesting. Do you know what they are? Antique Ivory or Bone Tatting Tools Spindles Lace Item number: 20982193 Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] embroidery tool
Take a look at something I've never seen before. Antique MARVEL HAND EMBROIDERER Embroidery Sewing Tool *** Item number: 290002437572 Even from the pictures, I'm not sure how it worked to embroider something. It looks more like a punching device for rugs. Anyone seen this before? Alice in Oregon -- continued very warm weather but not quite as scalding as last week. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] USA soccer
Soccer was introduced into the elementary school I was teaching in 35 years ago (USA). It is popular in the town where I now live. There are school soccer teams, and out-of-school soccer leagues. The city has a park devoted to soccer with six fields on it. Baseball, in and out of school, is still popular, also. Soccer is more available to kids who can't afford the more expensive equipment and clothes for baseball leagues. (I think soccer gives them more excercise than baseball.) Some kids play both sports. I have a sister-in-law who runs an indoor soccer business with two fields. It is steadily in use from noon till midnight every day, year round. It is very funny to watch the games of the under-5 age teams. There are probably towns in the USA that don't have soccer programs, but it is more common than many people realize. Watch out in future years as our young people grow up with the sport, and build their skills. USA may make a better showing some day at the World Cup. (And 'heads off' to those commentators who act as if soccer is unknown in the USA.) Alice in Oregon -- only two days till conference. I'm now figuring out how to transport all the boxes of decorations, favors, door prizes, etc in as few trips as possible. (How did I end up with all this stuff???) --- Jean Nathan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just watrching USA playing football against the Czech Republic ..and it got me wondering how the team came about. We don't hear about it being played in schools, only American football and baseball.. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] beginner pillow etc
Someone in UK should look at eBay Item number: 8289288250 . It's a pillow, 24 bobbins, and all but the last 4 inches of a lace edging. The lace should be finished, and the equipment would be great for a beginner. Shipping gets to be a bit much all the way across the pond or I would be very tempted. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace-chat] To those born in the 1940's, 50's, and 60's !!
--- Sue [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our town air raid sirens are also still used as a flood warning, about once a year they are tested On the Oregon coast, sirens like this are used for sunami warnings. To keep from terrifying the people during a test, instead of a siren, they broadcast a cow mooing. Weird, but not scary. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re: [lace] Lace pillow maker? on ebay
Unusual lace pillow -- and described by someone who knows little about it. The closest pillows I can think of to this style would be Italian, not English. There's very little bobbin surface. I think it would work mainly for a narrow edging. It looks like a piece of machine lace wrapped around the roller. It's not northern European because the drawer is on the left side. That was unlucky in some countries. I wonder if the price was originally $35, and someone slipped a zero in to make it look more valuable. If someone paid $350 for it, they were foolish. Another possibility is that this is a former museum piece, and the donee inflated the value for a tax writeoff. Maybe it's someone's attempt at a travel pillow. It is rather small. Thanks, Jean, for finding this interesting item. Alice in Oregon -- during a damp week --- Jean Nathan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is an intriguing description for an item on ebay. Firstly does the seller really mean pillow maker? Secondly, where in England would it have been used? I always thought it was the large bolster for Bucks point or Bedfordshire, or the small ball-shaped Honiton pillows that were used - any cloth and stuffed with readily available straw so it was cheap and easy to make. And I'm sure the original retail wouldn't be $350.00. For a start, sold in England, the price would be in pounds or guineas (1GBP 5 pence), and it certainly wouldn'd have started ife at that kind of price. Rare antique English lace pillow maker. 9 3/8 inches x 12 inches x 7 1/2 inches tall. Original retail $350.00 And what is that around the roller? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEWING-COLL-RARE-ANTIQUE-ENGLISH-LACE-PILLOW-MAKER_W0QQitemZ6283457875QQcategoryZ38067QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem or tinied: http://tinyurl.com/fcmw5 or search for item no 6283457875 Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] mystery tool
Since things are quiet, does anyone have any idea what this item is? http://cgi.ebay.com/Bone-Button-Hook-Or-Lace-Tool_W0QQitemZ7386996504 Search the item number or put in the words lace tool hook. Happy Mother's Day -- in the USA. Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] What's the term?
My town had a doctor named Dr. Cure and a policeman named Officer Law. Alice in Oregon --- chh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can think of two more candidates for the nominative determinism list: Dr. Bird is a retired professor of ornithology at The College of William Mary and Chris Moneymaker won the World Series of Poker a few years ago (along with a lot of cash!). To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Gammon
My dictionary lists the word four times with completely different sources and meaning. The second one is listed as British Informal -- misleading or nonsensical talk. There's also a nautical term, a backgammon term, and a word for ham. I don't use the word in any of the forms, though I remember reading it in books, probably from British authors. The meaning is usually understandable from the context of the story. Alice in Oregon -- sun, breeze, flowers blooming Lynn wrote: The only place I've ever seen gammon was in Beatrix Potter's The Pie and the Patty-Pan, where the magpie says Gammon and spinach! To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] The verb to bags
I don't remember ever meeting up with 'bags' used this way. We did use 'bagged' to mean obtaining something. The dictionary has a meaning (British) for 'bag' that is the limit of game allowed on a hunting expedition. I grew up hearing 'I bagged my deer'. The dictionary also had one usage under --bagged, bagging, bags --- that was 'to gain possession, capture. I heard the term enough to know what was meant, but don't remember using it beyond the hunting connutation. I think we used 'got dibs' or 'dibs on...' when we claimed possession of something. --I got dibs on the front seat. --Dibs on the blue ball. These terms are as much family background as regional. I grew up in the Northwest USA, next door to Washington where Lorri is. But right now I got dibs on my bed. Tomorrow will be another busy day. Alice in Oregon -- 55 days till NW Conference --- Lorri Ferguson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have never heard this -in Washington State, the Pacific Northwest USA. Lorri - Original Message - From: David in Ballarat Dear Friends, I was listening to the radio this morning and there was a fascinating discussion about the verb to bags. . It means to choose, I got there first, it's mine - all sorts of connotations. I would love to know how widely it is understood. Examples of its use are:- - I bags the bone from the leg of lamb - I bagsed it first To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Kortelahti book on eBay
The Kortelahti book Bobbin lace Patterns 1998 is on eBay right now -- due in six days. It is listed as 'Bobbin lace patterns english is one language'. This is a small booklet, but it has the angel pattern that I used for my ornament exchange last year. If you are in the USA, especially west coast, this might be a good chance to get a copy. I won't be bidding on it since I already have the book. G Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Eel Killing Tool - Poland, Germany
David, Try Eel Spear. That might be what you are looking for. Alice in Oregon --- David in Ballarat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, I have been asked by a friend to ask my resources (aka lace-chat) if anyone knows of a supplier for a tool which is used to kill eels in Poland, Germany etc. Apparently this thing consists of two prongs to hold the eel down and a 3rd prong which is operated from the long handle and shoots through its head even a proper name for this tool would be a help so I could search on Google. My friend is anxious to acquire large numbers of these tools for use in Australia's Northern Territory to kill the Cane Toads which have invaded from Queensland. Thanks David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Blow the dust
I have always liked to do 'creative' things. That could be anything from sewing to woodworking. There is always some sort of thread/textile project on the go. There are times I'm not enthusiastic about the household chores, like dishwashing, but I enjoy seeing the completed job. Somehow, dusting is not really on my list of 'creative' projects. G My do-it-yourself project right now is refreshing my living room and dining room. We've bought new carpet to be put down as soon as I get all the 'junk' removed from the rooms. After 35 years in this house, we have a great number of things taking up space that we don't really need. G Along with the carpet is new window treatment. I have new curtains to put up, with the valances to be edged with bobbin lace -- purchased from eBay, not made by me. I have enough 3 edging for all the windows. I've now decided to do the same in the bedroom, but it will have a different lace on it -- probably crochet that looks like bobbin lace from a distance. I hope to get the additional curtains tomorrow when I go through the next town on the way to lace meeting. Some of my pillows are now in wreath containers or very large zip bags, to stay out of the dust. I know that plastic bags are not the best storage, but if I rotate the usage of the pillows so they are not always in plastic, I think they will be OK. DH found the wreath bags on clearance, and bought me all that were left. I have more than I need, so I may have to put some on the consignment table at Lace Day. Speaking of the project on hand, I'd better get back to it. Happy lacing, Alice in Oregon - where I saw my first spring tree in full blossom today --- Janice Blair [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Before I vacuumed and dusted today I had grouted the floor in the bathroom, doing my bit to speed things up. I do keep all my lace pillows in progress under cover in the dining room at the moment, but all this construction work is cutting into my time to work on my competition piece this year. When I was grouting the shower last week I thought to myself that the Queen must miss out on all that kind of fun, having others to do the work for her. Do other lacemakers like to do diy stuff? To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] ebay ?
--- Melinda Weasenforth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just a question, this item is on ebay, but the person says that there is not shipping and handling because after she receives the money she will email a copy to the winner, is that legal? its ebay item #8261102086. Yes, it's probably legal. The material is older than 1923. It is most likely no longer under copyright. The cost is very low. You can buy it from her, or you can search out a copy, scan it into your computer page by page for yourself. Your cost and time for doing this would be much more than the $4 price on the email copy. When a person gets this long email, it can be saved to CD if preferred. Since it's not shipped, there would be no shipping cost. This is just a modern version of the photocopied books and articles offered on eBay. Alice in Oregon -- PNW Conference registration starts March 1 To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] lace and chicken
Here is an ebay postcard auction with a slightly different theme. Look for Item 7388662702. Alice in Oregon -- where it's cold but sunny today To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Re: Favorite Authors
No one yet has mentioned my favorite -- Anne McCaffrey, not only for her various science fiction and fantasy series, but also for her biographies and (believe it or not) romance. And there's the long time popular Agatha Christie. Enjoy, Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] thistle bookmark
Hi, I made a Beds fan in colors. The traditional Beds methods do not translate readily to colors, so adaptations must be made. I had to have one color just cross under a trail to continue on the other side instead of trading pairs with the trail. There was also extra starting and stopping of threads for the color changes. Doing what must be done to get the color where you want it, must come ahead of strict traditional methods, but the results can be wonderful. Be adventuresome and give it a try. Alice in Oregon -- where the rain is going to ease off for a few days --- Janice Blair [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Patty wrote: I have a Beds Piece in colors and it was colored according to the part, red poppies, golden barley, green stems, yellow sunflowers. Beds is not given to be made in color, but when I got the spirit of it, I was hooked. The principal difficulty, ahem! Challenge, is to find ways to change colors. I just checked and my picture of it is still on the Arachne webshots. http://community.webshots.com/photo/314148412/1325990697048870129OFRfli I think I have looked at this before but did not study it. It is a very neat design and I love the changing colors. May I ask how you did the barley leaves as I thought that in Beds the side leaves were worked by pairs that go into and out of the center stalk? Did you have to keep removing a color worker or did you carry it along some how? On the large flower, did the worker threads go into the center as on my computer it appears to be all green in the center? Janice To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] eBay item mailing rules 7378547733
I just spent a length of time browsing through PayPal policies. All I can find is that the rules of the shipper must be followed. For USPS mailing rules, this is the reference: Seller Tools - PayPal Shipping - U.S. Postal Service Does U.S. Postal Service® offer insurance? Yes, indemnity coverage is available online through PayPal for up to $500.00 USD for lost, rifled, or damaged articles. Insurance available at post office locations provides coverage up to $5,000.00 USD. Insurance purchased online cannot be combined with additional insurance purchased at a post office. You can purchase USPS insurance online with: Express Mail® - Express Mail provides insurance up to $100.00 USD free of charge. Additional incremental insurance up to $500.00 USD costs $1.00 USD. First-Class Mail® parcels Priority Mail® Parcel Post® Global Express Mail - Global Express Mail provides insurance up to $100.00 USD free of charge. Additional incremental insurance may be purchased at a local post office. For Global Airmail Parcel Post®, you may purchase insurance at the post office. The amount of insurance coverage is contingent upon the destination country. For Global Priority Mail®, insurance is not available for purchase online or at the post office. --- Summary, as I see it -- Global Express has some insurance built it. Global Airmail regular depends on the receiving country. The lowest level, Global Priority, has no insurance. I think the policy stated on that eBay auction is really the seller's policy, not Paypal. Or it's the rule in one of the countries that he/she has shipped to. The rules for sales in UK and other countries may be entirely different. If someone wants to bid on this item, perhaps they should question the seller, first, for the source of the statement. Remember -- you can find 'anything' on eBay!!! G Alice in Oregon -- where it's my DH's birthday, and I sent a balloon bouqet with jellybeans to him at work. I trust it will make his workday a bit more interesting. --- Malvary J Cole [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Was just having a look at e-bay, and found this item. Was interested that the shipping to anywhere non-US is $25 because, according to them, PAYPAL policy is that anything sent outside the US must be insured. This is the first time I've heard that - is that a fact? To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Boxing Day poem
--- Noelene wrote: Twas the day after Christmas And all through the home There was nothing but silence And an occasional moan. This does not quite apply to the lacemakers in our area, so I was tempted to write my own version of what will happen in the morning: 'Twas the Day after Christmas and all through this place is much bustle and scurry as we pack food and lace. Shirley invited us to Lace And Potluck lunch. We don't want to miss a minute with that lacemaking bunch. Lacemakers and husbands will gather to spend this day after holiday with laughter and friends. Shirley is our hostess for this day full of cheer, and we pack up the goodies for lunch we'll have there. Famous White Bean Chili with Chicken is the prize, so we bring the rest to make a feast, no surprise. Pack up the pillow-- remember the stand. Show and Tell items are much in demand. Several hours of lacing with chatter and drink, is a good way to spend a dull day, I think. The Husbands disappear until the food is around. They have their own fun out of our sight and sound. All the work at home can just wait a day. We have a fun way to spend Boxing Day. Alice in Oregon -- at the end of a wet and quiet Christmas, but looking forward to Monday. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re: [lace] Schneeberg doily-solution
Just a note to the list that I sent a detailed possible solution to Jane. If anyone else wants it, please contact me. Happy lacing -- and Merry Christmas, Alice in Oregon -- cold, mostly clear, but rain coming which will freeze and make a real mess tomorrow. --- Jane Dobinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All I am working on the Schneeberg doily on page 137 in 75 Quick Easy by Veronica Sorenson. I am ready to do the centre filling and am finding it quite a puzzle! If anyone has suggestions for the working path of the plaits, To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Advent calendar memories
Speaking about advent calendars made me remember what my mother did. The first Christmas each of us had away from home, she made an Advent Box. There was something wrapped up for each day of December up to Christmas. The packages were numbered, and we had to seach for the right one each day. The first year she spent December alone after Dad died, I made her a box. It can be interesting, and even challenging, to find 25 small gifts for a person. Maybe, today, I'll get my Christmas wreath out of the attic and get it decorated for this year. I save the grapevine base and put fresh greenery on it each year. I made the base from a single, long, vine several years ago. It has very large fir cones hanging from it. With a red ribbon, and fresh greens, it looks quite gay (and unique). Alice in Oregon -- where it's very cold, foggy, and there's snow on the higher elevations but not in my town. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
