I thought maybe everyone's reading the new Harry Potter book ;)))
Diana (Northamptonshire, UK)
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Before I tell you of my success at the library, I think this will be a real
test of the new system of sending and receiving emails to Arachne. I have the
hardest problem of all: a Mac running OS 10.2. I sure hope it will work.
But be warned, if it does work, you'll be hearing from me more
In a message dated 6/27/03 4:05:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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Are these horn bobbins? The Lake District has a long tradition of
working horn into various articles, spoons, fruit knives, shoe horns
etc. They do have a lot of sheep in the area. I have bought horn
Jeri quotes Bodil Tornehave as having seen bones used for bobbins in a
Scottish museum. I have the greatest respect for Bodil but I and at least
one other arachne member scoured the Scottish museums for such an exhibit
or record of such an exhibit.
I am afraid that none of the curators knew of
I've enjoyed the discussion about turning bobbins. My DH has
discovered he can turn bobbins on his lathe. My pillow looks
like a chocolate box with yummy shades of brown! I have a
wonderful variety of bobbins, cherry, mahogany, maple, paduak,
rosewood, walnut and sassafras. He will buy a pen
Yes it turn OK, but definitely not as easy as wood. You need sharp tools
and take small cuts. It gets hot and bends when it gets down to the 5 mm
stage. Polish it with steel wool or very fine abrasive polish.
Don't drop them on to a stone floor. They can break easily.
Brian from
I have some bobbins with Corian sections in them - they are heavier than just wood
ones.
The maker tried making whole bobbins out of Corian, but I think he said that they
tended
to snap at the narrower neck. I would also guess that they would be too heavy, apart
from
for a substantial gimp.
Sue
Hello Everyone
I'm back home in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario after a wonderful experience in Victoria at
the Lace Conference! Hats Off to Bev and all her assistants who did such a fine job
- it truly was an exciting and rewarding time for me and the others in our group from
Kenora, ON and
Hi Kenn,
You could have waited until July 1 to mail your entries as Barbara is
using the post mark date as a guide. She has already confirmed by email
that mine has arrived in Michigan but she is waiting until she has them
all before having a peak at them. I asked if she was driving to New
I heard the 'bone lace' expression explained that fish-bones were used for
pins. Wish I had a reference, but it was years ago and I don't remember
where. Anyone else heard this one?
-Liz
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In a message dated 6/27/03 9:29:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I heard the 'bone lace' expression explained that fish-bones were used for
pins.
Liz- I read that somewhere years ago, but don't remember where either.
Barbara in RI
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On Friday, Jun 27, 2003, at 22:05 US/Eastern, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 6/27/03 9:29:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I heard the 'bone lace' expression explained that fish-bones were
used for
pins.
Liz- I read that somewhere years ago, but don't remember where either.
Ditto,
On Friday, Jun 27, 2003, at 09:41 US/Eastern, Barbara Bulgarelli wrote:
For all of you who are submitting lace pieces for the contest - The
have started arriving - so far I have 4 pieces. They will remain
unopened until after July 10th [...]
Not to highten the anticipation, but if you all are
Hi Janice,
Had I realized that I could wait until Monday to ship it, I might have made
one more attempt to redo it again. Better that it is gone and forgotten.
Broke enough gold threads to last a lifetime. grin And now I don't have
to worry about it arriving on time.
It is nice to hear that
Tamara said
I was thinking lamp finial (what with the hole at the bottom),
the description says it has a solid ebony core? Is ebony heavier then other
woods or would that be for decorative purposes? What I mean is it wouldn't
be meant to sit on it's base as that would hide the ebony.
I've not
Jackie wrote:
I keep getting msgs from Manaccom News about virus warnings. Does that mean
anything to anyone??
Found a web site for Manaccom - they're an Australian company selling
software:
http://www.manac.com.au/Index.html
I should think what you're getting is e-marketing as opposed to
Quite right Jane. An Alice band is usually an elasticated ring put around
the head (forehead and under the back of the hair) to hold the hair back.
Now more commonly rigid and shaped like a tiara, but worn with the pints
down behind the ears.
Jean in Poole
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Hello
to those who were in the discussion of treachery Mary Stuart.
I am a bit behind with my mail, but it's getting better.
Just a book recommendation (original in german, of course, but might have
been translated):
Maria Stuart by Stefan Zweig (perhaps known through Schachnovelle, chess
In a message dated 6/27/03 4:54:55 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
original in german, of course, but might have been translated
The English title is Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles. Published in 1935,
it is (as far as I can tell) no longer in print here in the US, but used
copies are
Jean wrote:-
J K Rowling made an appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in London this
afternoon. The place was absolutely packed with youngsters (muggles I think
they're called) and the reception they gave her was what they usually give
pop stars. When they finally quieted down, she answered
I know we've had strands in the past about converting American cups in UK
measurements and even though I own a set of American cups I still have
problems, so when I came across this conversion site I thought others might
be interested
http://www.deliaonline.com/cookeryschool/conversion.asp
It's
--Helen Clarke, Prime Minister of New Zulland, is rudely awoken at 4am by
the telephone.
Hillen, its the hilth munister here. Sorry to bother you et thus hour
but there es un emergency! I've just received word thet the Durex
fectory
en Auckland has burned to the ground. It is istimated thet
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An Alice band is usually an elasticated ring put around
the head (forehead and under the back of the hair) to hold the hair back.
Except here in the Midlands we've always called that a headband!
Now more commonly rigid and
I received this today - makes me really glad that I make lace rather than sewing
Tips on Preparing yourself for sewing from a 1949 Singer Sewing Manual:
Prepare yourself mentally for sewing. Think about what you are going to do...
never approach sewing with a sigh or lackadaisially. Good
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