[lace] Show Results

2004-03-12 Thread W N Lafferty
It's been a good season - my large Torchon mat, for which I received a first at the Canberra show, has not only received a first at the Cooma show, but has won Champion of the Needlecraft section today. Noelene in Cooma [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~nlafferty/ - To

Re: [lace] shawl

2004-03-12 Thread Ann-Marie Lördal
Hello I am going to make a scarf now, a long rectangular. The pattern is by Aage (can´t find his last name right now) but he has a home page www.kniplerier.dk The picture of the scarf is on the backside of the latest Kniplebrevet and it is made in Bourette variegated silk, 2 ply and Pagoda silk.

[lace] Tiggy

2004-03-12 Thread Helen Crews
I had my first lesson in using a scroll saw last night, and you would not believe what I made! An animal, and made into a puzzle. A hedgehog! I said a Tiggy! and she was a bit confused, but I explained it was the favorite animal of lace makers. He is gorgeous! And will sit close to my lace

Re: [lace] shawl

2004-03-12 Thread Pat Frese
Wow, Thanks all you Spiders for the advice about the shawl. I guess I'm committed now. I'll let you know how it turns out. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [lace] portrait of lacemaker

2004-03-12 Thread Lori Howe
It sounds like this image. Could it be another copy? http://lace.lacefairy.com/LaceArt/PhotoPaint.html Lori the Lacefairy -Original Message- I have a watercolour painting of a frail old lacemaker. She is obviously English with her bolster pillow on a wooden tripod stand and her

[lace] help notee

2004-03-12 Thread Samrah
Sheila you are truly a blessing! Thanks for taking the time to make specific remarks. I will look into all of them. Have a good time on your outing. And, thank you all for all of your support and book suggestions. It is difficult to look thru a list of books and decide which ones to purchase

RE: [lace] Show Results

2004-03-12 Thread caren banda
Hi Noelene, Congratulatoins with this great succes. Caren From: W N Lafferty Reply-To: W N Lafferty To: Lace Subject: [lace] Show Results Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 20:55:00 +1100 It's been a good season - my large Torchon mat, for which I received a first at the Canberra show, has not

[lace] Meaning of Torchon - leaves

2004-03-12 Thread Janice Blair
Bev wrote in her reply about Torchon: Just thought I'd mention - I didn't start learning lace with 'Torchon' - I learned Cluny leaves and plaits first. What a good way to start!! Most of my friends are intimidated by Cluny leaves and put off making patterns that might include some. Now

[lace] query

2004-03-12 Thread Janice Blair
I forgot to mention in my previous email that I am running an up to date Norton program and this email did not show up as a virus but I have deleted it from the inbox and from the trash just in case. If it was legitimate it can be sent again. thanks, Janice Blair - To unsubscribe send email

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2004-03-12 Thread Faye Owers
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[lace] Re:Heather Toomer book

2004-03-12 Thread LACEELAIN
In a message dated 3/9/2004 10:57:57 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sometime back I think there was a discussion on the book Antique Lace -Identifying Types and Techniques by Heather Toomer. copy right 2001. Does anyone know of a dealer (preferably in the US) who

[lace] Re: Tonder Lace Festival try

2004-03-12 Thread LACEELAIN
In a message dated 3/10/2004 11:35:46 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2004 07:21:52 - From: nicky.h-townsend [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [lace] Tonder Lace Festival Morning Spiders I see postings about those of you planning to go to Prague,

[lace] Re:OIDFA Congress in Prague

2004-03-12 Thread LACEELAIN
In a message dated 3/9/2004 10:57:57 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My friend Darlene and I are going to OIDFA in July. She has heard there is a Lace School there or nearby. Does anyone know about it and have a web site or physical address? And how many Gentle

[lace-chat] Bikinis in winter

2004-03-12 Thread Jean Nathan
I didn't realise how cold it was when I went shopping yesterday afternoon, so I didn't wear my thinsulate hat. Never mind, I though, I'll buy one while I'm out. A second one would be a good idea. But could I buy one now that winter has finally set in? No, but I could buy a bikini. Jean in Poole

[lace-chat] Secret Pal Thankyou

2004-03-12 Thread Barrie Julie Todd
Dear Secret Pal, Thankyou very much for the lovely fun parcel this month and also for the poem Walking with Grandad which we really enjoyed. I haven't been doing much lace at all lately so no I haven't started the garter yet, it is the next project on the list. I look forward to finding out who

Re: [lace-chat] wattle for ANZAC Day???

2004-03-12 Thread Thelacebee
Helene, I now know vitually everything about ANZAC day. So, it's wattle because where Gallipolli took place there is a grove of Wattle and in Adalaide, where Tame Aussie lived last, the light horse was mainly sourced from there so they wear wattle (not the flower, just a sprig of the leaves)

Re: [lace-chat] RE: honiton teapot?

2004-03-12 Thread Sonja Sillay
Hello Michelle and all, About the Honiton Teapot I have a postcard with a motif of a teapot in Honiton lace. It is blue background and have the picture of the pot made in lace on it. The pricking for the teapot is on the card as well but no instructions. The card can/could be bought at either the

[lace-chat] Thought for the Day

2004-03-12 Thread David Collyer
Thought for today There is more money being spent on breast implants and Viagra than on Alzheimer's research. This means that by 2020, there should be a large elderly population with perky boobs and huge erections and absolutely no recollection of what to do with them. David in Ballarat

[lace-chat] SP THANK YOU

2004-03-12 Thread alessandra
dear Sp, thank you for the nice parcel. All it is wonderful and usefull. I am looking forward to guess who you are. best wishes Alessandra Italy To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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2004-03-12 Thread Faye Owers
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[lace-chat] Spain

2004-03-12 Thread John OConnor
I just want to convey my sympathy to Spain with that horrible bombing and hope that none of our lace friends or their family and friends were victims. I do not understand the mentality of mans inhumanity to men. Jane O'Connor New Lenox, IL U.S.A. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Take time to laugh, it is the