On Jan 3, 2004, at 17:56, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Julie in Baltimore) wrote:
(it's exciting to use lots of bobbins; the most I've ever used was 50
pairs)
The most I've ever worked with -- I think -- was 48 "basic" (I
don't count gimps and the in-and-out ones used for corners only). An,
while workin
a new book - "Shocking! The Art and Fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli", by
Dilys E. Blum, Curator of Costume and Textiles at the Philadelphia
Museum of
Art.
Hi all -
sounds like a great book. I have always been a big Schiaparelli fan,
ever since I saw her famous "lobster" evening gown.
I don't rec
I believe that in Parham House there is a picture by Joshuah Reynolds of
a Kangaroo.
The only trouble is that no one had seen a live kangaroo.
So it was painted from the skeleton and the skin.
It looks like a big mouse with too big a feet.
Just thought of that from what you said!
Liz
Linda
Dear Lacemakers, especially Devon,
In today's New York Times book review section, page 16, there is information
about a new book - "Shocking! The Art and Fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli", by
Dilys E. Blum, Curator of Costume and Textiles at the Philadelphia Museum of
Art.
The Costumes at the Met
Dear Lacemakers,
> (snip) a woodturner had found
> out about the market for bobbins, and was trying to provide a supply
> but didn't know very much about lacemaking - or about bobbins, for that
> matter.
Yes! Some years ago, an old friend kindly sent me some bobbins as a
present.
Although we're
On 4 Jan 2004, at 18:01, lace-digest wrote:
They're listed as lace making bobbins, they've got thread wound on
them and
they could be used as lace bobbins. But if they are lace bobbins,
where do
they come from? If they're not, what are they? The only impression of
scale
is the thread.
My guess
I don't know the Bowes Museum personally, but have seen some publicity for
their current exhibition (until 18 April 2004). "Wedding Belles" - two
centuries of bridal gowns. From the brochure, these appear to be positively
dripping with lace!
With best wishes for a wonderful trip
Happy new yea
They're listed as lace making bobbins, they've got thread wound on
them and
they could be used as lace bobbins. But if they are lace bobbins,
where do
they come from? If they're not, what are they? The only impression of
scale
is the thread.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=
I giggled (sorry) all the way through this. Why is it when someone has
something happen to them does there misfortune make others smile. No laugh :) (
again sorry) but you are quite the writer.
Lynn
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
in rainy Clarksburg, WV
-
To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] c
They're listed as lace making bobbins, they've got thread wound on them and
they could be used as lace bobbins. But if they are lace bobbins, where do
they come from? If they're not, what are they? The only impression of scale
is the thread.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=326
I haven't been to Bowes Museum, but in May my husband and I visited Sudley
Castle. Their lace collection was quite beautiful and each piece had a
detailed description of each item, in my opinion it was worth the trip.
Unfortunately, they didn't have any written information at the museum on
the la
Tamara and Spiders,
The reply about one's mouth being the third hand made me smile! I always
used to keep Lazy Susan/Crochet hook etc. in my mouth at stress-inducing
times such as Bucks Point sewings.. Until ... I put my hand up to
retrieve the wig-hook (much finer than the finest crochet
Tamara,
The thank you was for putting me up for 2 months in her flat whilst I
was working away from home and now, come to think of it, as I also paid
her rent, no it was too much and I was conned but as I had made the lace
for my wedding dress which never got made at least I don't have to look
This is for all of you hoping to go to the OIDFA Congress in Prague
next July (and even if you're not there are some interesting
pictures).
The web site for the OIDFA Prague Congress is at
http://unicoagric.czu.cz/oidfa2004
David has also put information downloadable in Word format (text
only
14 matches
Mail list logo
