Jean in Newbury wrote:
Now inside Ann has written and article called Whither Lace?, an article
well worth reading, I agree with all that Ann has to say. It would be nice
to read what other lacemakers from the UK have to say.
I agree with everything in the article too. I go to a lace class each
Jean said
The fact that three ladies wanted to start lacemaking this year, shows that
there's still interest, but it's not supported by education authorities.
Why? Painting, ballroom dancing, yoga, photography, dressmaking, upholstery
and other so-called recreational, non-academic, non-vocational
Hello lacers,
I got an inquiry about the thread used in this knitted lace pattern on the
IOLI website:
http://www.internationaloldlacers.org/DianeWilletPOM/dianewillettPOM.html
I am not well versed in knitting and where to purchase online the kind of
thread she might use to substitute. If
Hi fellow lacemakers
This is information for all lacemakers in the Bromley and surrounding
areas of Kent, UK. We at Bromley lacemakers moved venues last year and
now meet in Community House, South Street, Bromley, Kent. Our meeting
dates for 2005 are 5th Feb, 2nd Apr, 4th June, 6th Aug, 1st Oct
Hi Mark..The pattern calls for cotton thread #40.Regular crochet good
quality crochet thread.
DMC Cordonnet would be a good choice.they make a Cebelia in that size too.
Anchor also makes a size 40and I 'think' Finca.
I am using the Cordonnet now and it works up well, for
In a message dated 1/31/05 5:43:21 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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Giving the masses what they they need/want without actually asking them.
Big businesses - and that's what local authorities are - look at a very broad
picture not details/individuals.
Dear Lacemakers,
I finished another 's Gravemoerse lace bookmark over
the weekend and have put a photo on the webshots of
the 3 bookmarks I've done so far.
http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
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Diane Williams
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Galena Illinois USA
On 31 Jan 2005, at 14:29, Mark, aka Tatman wrote:
Hello lacers,
I got an inquiry about the thread used in this knitted lace pattern on
the
IOLI website:
http://www.internationaloldlacers.org/DianeWilletPOM/
dianewillettPOM.html
Hello Mark
The required materials are:
Materials:
Cotton thread
Jeri has been kind enough to describe what we in the US do in order to enjoy
lacemaking. I have spent many pleasurable hours in just such groups.
However, I feel a profound sense of sadness that people in the UK are losing
the
support of the adult schools because it is a very significant
In a message dated 1/31/05 11:53:10 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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Also, it throws up problems regarding
insurance (normal household insurance may not cover the risks involved),
whether any form of working at home (which this is) would be prohibited
by the requirements
I don't think Jeri understands the way in which things are done in the UK.
Yes, we have groups such as Poole Bobbin Lace Circle (membership around 100)
which meets every two months, Christchurch Lace Society which I understand
meets monthly, and numerous small groups (University of the Third Age,
This thread is so interesting, from the point of view of actually
learning how others live!
Jean, giving the details of your home makes me realise how
lucky I am in my great big barn of a place. And 40 minutes
to go 7 miles! I drive 115km in 75 minutes to go to
Canberra twice monthly for
Hi Everyone,
My DH is guest lecturing at the University of Warwick just outside
Coventry, UK, until mid-July. I am wondering if anyone knows of any
bobbin lacemaking classes or groups in my area. Any lacemakers in
Coventry?
Thanks for your reply.
Carla Bowlin
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When I came to Wollongong, I expressed an interest in lacemaking to my
MIL, who mentioned it to a friend of hers at a meeting. Next thing I knew
I was in possession of a substantial supply of books, bobbins, pins and
cushions as well as the name of a lace teacher. That is how I found out
about
Hi out there in Lacingland,
I am trying to make this cicular mat in Bucks Point that has honey ground
completely in the center. It is six sided as mats go that I have seen. There
are what looks to be 5 circles on the outside edge in each repeat of the mat. I
have looked and read the books I
Well, dear Devon, let me disagree with you a little bit. We have
three different lace groups that have been meeting here for some
years now, and seem very stable and permanent. Nobody has died,
nobody has moved, and I can't imagine that anything else could take
the place of lace and lacemaking
On Jan 30, 2005, at 14:35, Noelene Lafferty wrote:
This thread is so interesting, from the point of view of actually
learning how others live!
Indeed! I grew up in a big city and apartment environment. Which
ranged from 5 people living in 5 rooms (plus kitchen, plus bathroom -
with *bidet* yet!,
Tamara et al,
Oh dear!'Hwyl' - h as in hell - 'w' as in 'ooo' - 'y' as in 'u' - 'l' as
in luck!And that's about as near as I can get it! 'Rhys' is just
sounding the 'h' after the R, just like sounding the 'h' in where, or
whatever!
The 'll' sound - Llandudno etc - is pronounced by
On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 15:34:36 -, Jean wrote:
If the police need to see the vehicle registration document, insurance
certificate or your driving license, you can produce them within a certain
number of days (I think 14 days) at the nearest police station, so there's
no need to carry any of those
I think Allison has problems posting to the list but, in view of of
Joy's posting a couple which weren't in my forward, I thought this one
merited notice, too. I still find all of them fascinating...
From: Allison Moss-Fritch
Of course---there are books about these; but--I saw lots of them
They were still around in the 50's when we used to drive (then three
hours) from Canton to Ottawa, Ohio, on the two-lane roads. My
favorite (remember, cars had no air conditioning then, so many
drivers rested their elbow on the bottom of the open window-frame) was
Don't lean your elbow
out so
A magician worked on a cruise ship.
The audience was different each week so the magician did the same tricks
over and over again.
There was only one problem: the captain's parrot saw the shows each week and
began to understand how the magician did every trick.
Once he understood, he started
Thank you for the lovely surprise I received today. Your parcel was waiting
when I arrived home from a lace day with a friend, that I am planning a trip
to Europe with. We didn't make much lace but it was great fun planning the
next holiday.
I love the Santa divider pin and I have already put
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