[lace] thread

Can anyone tell me if there is a way to estimate how much thread to put on a bobbin? I have just started in bobbin lace (formerly a tatter) and always seem to get way too much thread left at the end. Thanks, Jenni (Melbourne Australia) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing t

Re: [lace] Exercises during lace making

I have a similar problem with my toes. I have to watch that I don't sit with my feet tucked in strange positions, especially with the toes bent and pressed into the floor. It's really important to get up and walk a bit. Also, it's a good thing (one I often forget) to gaze into the distance peri

[lace] Re: Colour-coding

On 15 Nov 2003, at 02:47, Tamara wrote: So. If we used just three (which is all that's really needed, if one uses other "means" to supplement) colours in our diagrams, even a *totally* colour-blind person could follow them... Red (interpreted as "dark grey") = cloth stitch (CTC, or \ // \) (where

Re: [lace] Exercises during lace making

Marcie Greer wrote: > Another thing that doesn't help me much, but my friends love, is to give > your friend a quick shoulder massage when you are looking over their > shoulder at their work. Boy, is that appreciated! (You have to be careful who you do this to, thought, as

[lace] Re: Kortelahti Pattern/copiers

On Sunday, Nov 16, 2003, at 05:16 US/Eastern, watson (Diana) wrote: Do computer scanners distort less? Don't know about the 'puter scanners (my MFC will not communicate with my OSX Mac on the scanning issue) but I would expect no distortion at all. The same MFC (multi-function center), when used

[lace] Publisher's e-mail address

Dear Arachnes -- Might anybody have an e-mail address for Dessain et Tolra? They are the publishers of "Dentelles de Notre Temps," a wonderful book of photographs of the gorgeous work of Elena Holeczyova. I would be very grateful for the info. -- Aurelia - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PR

[lace] Re: thread

On Sunday, Nov 16, 2003, at 05:28 US/Eastern, Jenni Clark wrote: Can anyone tell me if there is a way to estimate how much thread to put on a bobbin? I have just started in bobbin lace (formerly a tatter) and always seem to get way too much thread left at the end. Winding too much is preferable

[lace] newbie

Hello all, I am new at bobbin lace, I find it quite intriging. I have found a woman online who is tutoring me for free, she is a Godsend. She will not let you continue to new lessons until she feels your ready, this is done by scanning your work and sending it to her. If you have any

[lace] Re: Exercises during lace making/posture

On Sunday, Nov 16, 2003, at 08:17 US/Eastern, Marcie Greer wrote: I have a similar problem with my toes. I have to watch that I don't sit with my feet tucked in strange positions, especially with the toes bent and pressed into the floor. It's really important to get up and walk a bit. I think e

[lace] Re: Colour-coding

On Sunday, Nov 16, 2003, at 15:10 US/Eastern, Brenda Paternoster wrote (in reference to my message): Red = cloth stitch Red + cross-hatch = whole stitch Green/blue/turquoise (interpreted as "medium grey") = half stitch Yellow for single thread. And that would be very easy for the printer. Red (da

[lace] Kortelahti Pattern- how can I get it to lay flat?

I have a Kortelahti pattern that I would like to do that is giving me fits. It is 36 Kellot from- "Uudet Nyplaysmallet " I love the hearts and flowers. There is only 1/8 of the circle given for the pricking pattern, so I (years ago.) reduced it and made 8 copies to put together to complete the c

Re: [lace] Kortelahti Pattern- how can I get it to lay flat?

Dear Diana, Do > computer scanners distort less? Yes good scanners don't distort. Greetings Ilske - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]