[lace] Re: Patterns on e-bay

2005-06-13 Thread Susan Lambiris
Since my original response to this posting I have bought copies of lots 1-4 (lot 5 has smaller and less interesting patterns IMHO) and had a chance to examine what you get. I think anyone interested in the Victorian point ground laces (these came from Bayeux, but the designs closely resemble Cha

[lace] Re: displaying bobbins

2005-06-13 Thread Tamara P Duvall
Last one for the lace - I hope (still tons of private, and the "chaff" can wait )... On Jun 13, 2005, at 14:09, Jenny Barron wrote: how about a bobbin carousel - of course you'd have to get more bobbins to fill it http://www.briangoodwin.co.uk/page2.html Should work excellently well for Hel

[lace] Re: ten-stick

2005-06-13 Thread Tamara P Duvall
On Jun 13, 2005, at 18:46, Patricia Dowden wrote (in response to Helen in Somerset): How do I work ten-stick? [...] I know it's a Honiton stitch which is half cloth stitch and half "hollow" squares [...] Ten-stick is a little tiny tape with a footside on one side and turning stitch on th

[lace] Re: Chantilly dress

2005-06-13 Thread Tamara P Duvall
On Jun 12, 2005, at 15:11, Lorri Ferguson wrote: Have a look at this modern lace dress! Is anyone up to wearing it to the convention banquet? A Jessica McClintock design and very beautiful too! If I were only younger and several lbs. thinner! This goes along with Devon's modern lace campai

[lace] Extra lighting - safety tips

2005-06-13 Thread Janice Blair
I think that was the year I had a shoulder operation and had to regularly exercise it and use a cold pack afterwards. We also requested but did not get a refrigerator so we went to the local supermarket and bought a polystyrene chest for about $2, kept it filled with ice from the ice maker a

[lace] Re: Tatting

2005-06-13 Thread susan
i just found your email, and wanted to thank you for your help. a sewing bobbin is cheap and easy to come by and would definetly do the trick. but i have already made the investment in the wood and done the carving now. i am not sorry and i'm sure i will be proud of it when i use it. i want t

[lace] Wire bobbins

2005-06-13 Thread Tamara P Duvall
On Jun 12, 2005, at 13:34, Lorri Ferguson wrote: Tamara and others I have worked some wire lace (I carved my own bobbins after seeing the European ones). I think the later style with the hook at the top would be much easier to work with, and much narrower on the pillow. Probably so. But I

[lace] Re: Holes in the scrolls

2005-06-13 Thread Tamara P Duvall
On Jun 12, 2005, at 4:26, Jean Barrett wrote: 'You can always see the knots' she said 'like little pin pricks' How can you avoid that then, I asked as it was obvious that she didn't like this effect. 'What can you use?' She looked at me over her glasses assessing how I would take her reply.

RE: [lace] ten-stick

2005-06-13 Thread Patricia Dowden
Hi, How do I work ten-stick? I have worked it in the past for a tape-lace giraffe's head and I made a treble-clef keyring for a friend with it. I know it's a Honiton stitch which is half cloth stitch and half "hollow" squares which is *really* quick and easy to work. Please can someone help?

[lace] ten-stick

2005-06-13 Thread Helen
Hi, How do I work ten-stick? I have worked it in the past for a tape-lace giraffe's head and I made a treble-clef keyring for a friend with it. I know it's a Honiton stitch which is half cloth stitch and half "hollow" squares which is *really* quick and easy to work. Please can someone help

Re: [lace] Extra lighting - safety tips

2005-06-13 Thread CLIVE Rice
I was one of those with the medication problem in New Jersey. I give myself Procrit injections 3x week. Procrit is extremely expensive and has a little bulb in the vial packaging that indicates when the temp. is not right, and *must* be refrigerated. The cool-pak I use for transport is good

Re: [lace] displaying bobbins

2005-06-13 Thread Maureen Harvey
Better still, why don't you make lace with them, they make the most delightful sound. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK - Original Message - From: "Margot Walker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "ARACHNE" Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 8:14 PM Subject: [lace] displaying bobbins > You could wind them as a p

Re: [lace] displaying bobbins

2005-06-13 Thread Helen
lol - I will be adding to the collection and as my birthday has always been after Poole Lace Day I'm willing to bet I get more bobbins on future birthdays! Helen At 19:09 13/06/2005, Jenny Barron wrote: how about a bobbin carousel - of course you'd have to get more bobbins to fill it http://

[lace] displaying bobbins

2005-06-13 Thread Margot Walker
You could wind them as a pair and hang them on one of the display racks/plaques that spoon collectors use. On Monday, June 13, 2005, at 02:38 PM, Helen wrote: I was given a couple of beautiful glass bobbins for my birthday, with the message "a starter for your collection". Where can I get ho

[lace] Re: Extra lighting - safety tips

2005-06-13 Thread robinlace
Hmmm! I know many lamps' *wiring* won't allow higher-watt bulbs, but hadn't heard of lamp *shades* not allowing it. What a stupid thing to do! However, what I was suggesting was the spiral fluorescent bulbs, which are much lower wattage for the same light output, but they screw into an ordin

Re: [lace] displaying bobbins

2005-06-13 Thread Jenny Barron
how about a bobbin carousel - of course you'd have to get more bobbins to fill it http://www.briangoodwin.co.uk/page2.html jenny barron Scotland Helen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi, I was given a couple of beautiful glass bobbins for my birthday, with the message "a starter for your collection"

Re: [lace] Re: [lace-chat] Most Intriguing

2005-06-13 Thread Helen
I knew you could use algebra somehow! Helen At 18:29 13/06/2005, Sue Babbs wrote: with many different numbers and it always worked. Could someone tell me how please? http://www.netprosol.com/psychic.swf All the "magic " is removed here - so don't read the message if you don't want to know

[lace] displaying bobbins

2005-06-13 Thread Helen
Hi, I was given a couple of beautiful glass bobbins for my birthday, with the message "a starter for your collection". Where can I get hold of a holder to display them? I can't see myself using them for quite a while as they're too light for the sort of stuff I can work right now :-) Hele

[lace] Re: [lace-chat] Most Intriguing

2005-06-13 Thread Sue Babbs
with many different numbers and it always worked. Could someone tell me how please? http://www.netprosol.com/psychic.swf All the "magic " is removed here - so don't read the message if you don't want to know how the site David sent works! Firstly, the website shuffles the symbols around ea

Re: [lace] Re: IOLI Class

2005-06-13 Thread Jean Barrett
LeAnn, Finca is down on the lists as Presecia Hilatura Finca Bolillos. (You can see why it's usually just known as Finca!) the 80 is down as 43 wraps per cm. which doen't have any exact equivalents. Brok 100/3 is 44 and the Finca 80 label says use as Madeira 80. Hope this helps. Jean in Cle

[lace] Re: IOLI Class

2005-06-13 Thread LeAnn Smith
I received my class assignments as well - Attaching Lace to Fabric, and Beginning Floral Bucks - both first choices. There were so many classes I wanted to take, it wouldn't have mattered whether I got my first or fourth choices.Can't wait to get to Denver - the next six weeks are going to be

RE:[lace] Itty Bitty Booklight

2005-06-13 Thread purple lacer
Great suggestion Penelope! I forgot about mine! It's buried on the bottom of my lace tote! LOL! Anita - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Extra lighting - safety tips

2005-06-13 Thread Jane Partridge
In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes >Remember Robin's excellent suggestion for replacing your room's lightbulb(s) >with one(s) that provide more light. Whilst on a safety note, it might be worth considering whether the light bulb supplied by the hotel is kept to a low watta

Re:[lace] Royal visit to Allhallows Museum Honiton

2005-06-13 Thread Bridget Marrow
on Sat, 11 Jun 2005 Jacqui Southworth wrote: The Princess Royal recently visited the Allhallows museum in Honiton and there are some great pictures of Pat Perryman and local lacemakers here: http://www.midweekherald.co.uk/midweekherald/flatfiles/features/2005/anne/anne.aspx Dear Jacqui and ot

[lace] web site

2005-06-13 Thread Sylvie Nguyen
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[lace] thank you

2005-06-13 Thread Sylvie Nguyen
Having received a few more responses to my request for Russian bobbin lace instruction, I would like to thank you. Tomorrow I will be able to share your suggestions. Thank you so much! Sylvie, in hot and steamy Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA __ D