Subject: [lace] USO's
> So I am looking at this pattern, which I still intend
> to do and wondering is it just me or if any other
> Arachnes have had projects they want to/intend to
> start which they seem to have trouble getting
> launched?
>
> Cathy in Newark, DE
Yes, Cathy, I have several. I k
We've spent some time this summer talking about UFO's
and I have plenty of those, too, but I wanted to
address a different sort of situation, those projects
that never quite get off the ground, Un-Started
Objects.
I've been off and on learning Bedfordshire lace,
mostly with the help of books. I g
put my bobbins in head first to keep the thread clean - I thought that
this
was common practice until I realised that I think I'm the only one who does
this with all my bobbins
I always put my bobbins in head first - as Liz says - it keeps the thread
clean.
So - Liz, It looks like the Li
Hi everyone, me, too, I put my midlands bobbins in head first. I like it
that the I can see the spangles. I pull out each bobbin to check what
thread it's got - inefficient use of time, or just more relaxing
--
bye for now
Bev in Sooke, BC (west coast of Canada)
Cdn. floral bobbins
www.woodhaven
Clay wrote:
I used one layer of tulle for my first attempts but I made a small hem on the top side
of the pocket as I did not want to catch my threads on the uneven edge of the net.
Making it double is just a lazy way of achieving a neat top as both bottom edges are
caught with the fabric by
I, also put my bobbins in head first with the spangles outward. I usually
use the bobbin rolls with the middle strip open top and bottom, then I
alternate them in pairs so there are spangles pairs every second hole on
each side and the shanks in between.
Ann Blunden
NSW Australia
- Original M
I make slightly different bobbin rolls. To the best of my knowledge, I
invented it for myself but you may use the idea. Start with:
- two pieces of fabric, as long as you want it (I generally make them 18-24"
long) and about 14-16" wide (you want at least 6", preferably 8" wider than
the batting
I have to agree with you, Robin!
And, I agree with you about Binche... or at least, I did two
years ago! Then, I discovered Catherine's "Olive Branches",
and decided to learn more about Binche. I discovered that
making Binche is way more fun for me than any other lace
I've ever done... it is su
Nah, you're not the only one, Liz - I do it, too. I thought that was
how everyone did it. Besides, I don't think my spangles on a pair of
bobbins would go into the pockets I have - they're too skinny I think.
Makes sense, though, 'coz then you don't have spangles getting tangled.
I usually use m
I think the idea of see-though pockets is great!! In fact,
I've been seeing some black mesh fabric in some of my
specialty catalogs which would be perfect!! No need to use
two layers - this stuff is a little heavier, and was
designed to use in making sewing paraphernalia bags, and
also for colorf
A few answers to questions Tamara asked.
> Can I GIVE AWAY lace that I've made from the patterns in your book?
Golly gosh YES.
> Can you bring the Chrysanthemum pattern you taught last year?
Will do.
? Rosalibre baby status: baby is growing quickly! I will try to have new
baby pictures on the
I put my bobbins in their pockets in pairs spangle first (or tail first in
the case of non-spangled bobbins), so the head with the thread is sticking
out and I can see how much thread and what colour is on each pair or if
they're empty. So does everyone else whose bobbin roll I've ever seen.
Jean
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