While "surfing" I found this lovely contemporary tatted fan that I
think all lacemakers will appreciate especially the tatters among us. A
lovely use of an old technique in a modern mode. And what a privilege to
work with another artist/craftsperson. Too bad the picture of the final
product isn'
While "surfing" I came across this site and think it will of interest to
all lacemakers but especially the tatters! What a wonderful use of an
old technique in a new way. And what a privilege to work with another
talented craftsperson. Too bad the picture of the finished product
isn't a lit
On Dec 31, 2005, at 17:44, Jane Viking Swanson wrote:
Hi All, I got "Whitework Embroidered Lace Hankerchiefs" by Elizabeth
Kurella ISBN 0-9642871-5-3 when I was in Denver.
Well, my year is ending with a book-bang; what could be better :)
Yesterday's mail brought an unexpected pleasure: Sally
Hi Everyone,
Happy New Year!
I have acquired a great bundle of old Midlands bobbins. The bobbins are used
and worn and the spangles look to be original. The wires are thick and
tarnished and plenty of years of grime in the beads. The interesting part is
the beading...most are symmetri
Beth,
Congratulations for finishing your UFO. We await a photo with
anticipation...
Block your lace before sewing on the prewashed linen. The bits of thread
left on your bobbins after cutting them off are perfect to sew your edging
to the handkerchief. To block my lace, I have a gallon glas
Beth McCasland asks...
One question, or two.. I know I need to wash it, but what's the best way to
block it? Should I sew the linen in the center before or after? The lace
is linen, and I'll use linen thread to sew it to the center. Should I
just
carefully pin the edges down while the lace is
Hi All, I got "Whitework Embroidered Lace Hankerchiefs" by Elizabeth
Kurella ISBN 0-9642871-5-3 when I was in Denver. I'm writing to arachne
because the hankies have lots of Needle Lace, drawn work and embroidered net
along with the white embroidery. Beautiful lace on the edges of the hankies
to
Dearest Spiders,
Me again... now that I have my "forever" project finished, I can photograph
and document my bobbins. Something I've been meaning to do for a while. I
was wondering if anyone knows who made the Arachne commemorative bobbins
2001-2005? I found while searching on the web for variou
Dearest Spiders,
Today I actually took the "forever" project off the pillow, and sewed the
ends together. Comparing the beginning and the end, I definitely improved
as a lacer... I did pattern no.5 (pg 57-60) from Paulis and Rutgers's
Technique and Design of Cluny Lace. Since I don't own a digit
Sue Harvey Wrote:
>Hi Barbara and all spiders,
>I am always reading about "wreath boxes" although I can imagine what
they
>are by the various descriptions I cannot say that I have ever seen one,
can
>anyone tell me whether such a creature exists in the UK?
>
Hi all,
Can't say as I've seen them he
According to Pat Earnshaw in her Dictinary of Lace, published 1982
'Point de Fee, fairy stitch, witch lace'
A twentieth century version of Binche lace, with a ground similar to
partridge eye, currently made at the Kantcentrum in Bruges.
I am going quite beserk looking for my piece of Point de Fe
I wish evry body a happy new year, hope for a lot of writing in the new
year.
Dorte the babysitter on her way to her mum, in snowy Denmark
www.spaces.msn.com/members/MrsTee
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