[lace] Australian lace book on ebay

2004-02-07 Thread Ian Chelle Long
Gidday all, Noticed this out of print lace book by Elwyn Kenn on eBay today, which some of you might be interested in. Starting bid A$6, not bad at all if you are into point ground patterns. I have all 3 of Elwyn's books and they have gorgeous patterns in them.

Re: [lace] our house burned

2004-02-07 Thread dominique
that's what i was thinking exactly .. by the way which country are they from ? dominique from paris . Ruth Budge a décidé d' écrire à ÒRe: [lace] our house burned Ó. [2004/02/07 06:58] Is there an Arachnean who lives within a reasonable distance of Hannah and Amanda who can act as an

[lace] FW: Lace

2004-02-07 Thread Viv Dewar
Dear All Thank you for replying. Needless to say the postman heard my e-mail across the ether and my edition of Lace arrived on Friday too! Viv - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] walnut for turning into bobbins

2004-02-07 Thread Aliceknit
hello all My 100 year old walnut tree blew down last week. The tree surgeons are cutting it up next week. Is anyone in the woodturning world interested in purchasing sections of this tree I'm certain that it would make wonderful bobbins? This really only applies to UK but is interesting for all

Re: [lace] Re: our house burned

2004-02-07 Thread Dora Smith
Hey, there's an idea. Might be easier if everyone did one company. I don't have cash at the moment - that is why I was wondering where they live. I'm sure they need household stuff, etc., too.Maybe someone lives nearby. I know that for instance I'm not the only one on this list who lives

Re: [lace] Re: our house burned

2004-02-07 Thread Sue Babbs
Hannah and Amanda I think I can safely speak for everyone on this list in saying that we are all really sorry for you and the rest of your family. As you can hear from the list already we would love to be able to help you get some lace equipment again. Some of us may have extra equipment around

[lace] Hannah and Amanda (was house burned)

2004-02-07 Thread Alice Howell
Several people have asked where Hannah and Amanda live. It's in the state of Missouri in the USA . Ruth Budge has given us an address of a friend a couple hours away who is willing to be a collection point for mailing items at this time. Until, and unless, we get an address closer, use this

[lace] test

2004-02-07 Thread Sue Babbs
Sorry about this but I sent a message to lace about 8 hours ago and haven't seen it included with all the other lace messages I have been receiving, so I ma sending this one to see if I can get through at all. Sue Babbs - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:

[lace] Fire

2004-02-07 Thread Roslyn
I am also from Austin and would like for anyone who is thinking of going there to stop by and pick up some goodies. My eyes have put paid to my lacing for a while and since its been two years, it may be for good. I need to know if the two people use continental bobbins or spangles. Most of my

[lace] Hannah and Amanda (was house burned)

2004-02-07 Thread W N Lafferty
Tamara writes: period of time -- Noelene? When did mailings for Jenny die to a trickle? After a month? Two? -- and then send a single package (saaving o postage) I am still in awe of the response to Jenny's loss by lacemakers all over the world. The big influx kept coming for about three

Re: [lace-chat] :-) Learning to count

2004-02-07 Thread Lorri Ferguson
This reminds me of when I was much younger and learning to count. I was laying in bed and counting (which of course my parents were hearing). When I got to 99 I didn't know/remember what came next. I called out to said parents asking What comes after 9? Dad answered back Ten. So I continued

[lace-chat] Government!

2004-02-07 Thread Clive and Betty Ann Rice
Australian Bricklayer Report: This is a bricklayer's accident report, which was printed in the newsletter of the Australian equivalent of the Workers' Compensation board. This is a true story. Had this guy died, he'd have received a Darwin Award for sure... Dear Sir: I am writing in response to

[lace-chat] RE: spider pillow

2004-02-07 Thread Jane Bawn
Hi Tamara, This was going to be my next question. As it will be about next October by the time I finish my hearts lace edging I shall be just in time to hunt round the stores for some material to match. :-) BTW congratulations on achieving BL Editor of IOLI I'm sure as a result the membership

[lace-chat] Very tardy Secret Pal Thanks

2004-02-07 Thread Maryanne Peebles
To my Italian Secret Pal Thank you for your January package which arrived while I was working out of town It was lovely to come home tired to something so delightful The ceramic wall hanging will brighten my kitchen, and compliment it with it's bright colours. Chocolates are always guaranteed

[lace-chat] Re: spider pillow

2004-02-07 Thread Tamara P. Duvall
On Feb 7, 2004, at 17:59, Jane Bawn wrote: This was going to be my next question. As it will be about next October by the time I finish my hearts lace edging I shall be just in time to hunt round the stores for some material to match. :-) Serendipity :) You could also check around quilting

Re: [lace-chat] Government!

2004-02-07 Thread Ruth Budge
I think, Betty Ann, that this is a take on a very old monologue which was often played on the radio when I was a young girla report by a couple of Irish workers on a similar incident. The details have been changed slightly. Ruth Budge (Sydney, Australia) Clive and Betty Ann Rice [EMAIL