Re: [lace] Re: Wire as "thread" /wire as wire ;)

2006-05-23 Thread bevw
On 5/23/06, Tamara P Duvall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Indeed, you're right; plied wire does behave more like thread; probably Hmm, define 'plied wire' ? Industry refers to 2-strand wire, not 2-ply wire. As far as I know, wire isn't usually plied (twisted) when in multiple strands. The strand

[lace] Re: Wire as "thread" (was: Newbie)

2006-05-23 Thread Tamara P Duvall
On May 22, 2006, at 1:57, Jo Falkink wrote: The single plies of fine wire are quite close to (non-metal) thread in behaviour; they just do not need to be plied for strength in working as quickly as non-metal "threads" do. -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ In

[lace] Secret pal thanks

2006-05-23 Thread Mary Wiedermann
I am sorry for the delay in sending this message but I have had computer problems. Thank you for the book which I do not already have. I am already 'making purple lace' and I love the chilli pepper. The stamps will join my lace stamps ,ano going to the grandchildren. Thank you, Mary. - To unsubscr

[lace] New England Retreat Dates

2006-05-23 Thread Laurie J. Hughes
So sorry, looks like I forgot to put the dates in the message about the retreat in New England. The dates are: June 8th (or 9th) to June 11th, 2006. The weather in New England then is usually quite mild, mid to higher 70's during the day and cooling off to somewhere in the 60's at night.

RE: [lace] Collecting lace

2006-05-23 Thread Patricia Dowden
Peter wrote: There is a lace sale on the 26th June by Kerry Taylor Auctions in London. Is this any good? www.kerrytaylorauctions.com Ilske wrote: The problem is one couldn't see "enough" on these pictures. The lace-fan from number 191 seems to be a very fine piece. Greetings ===

Re: [lace] Collecting lace

2006-05-23 Thread Ilske Thomsen
Hello Peter, The problem is one couldn't see "enough" on these pictures. The lace-fan from number 191 seems to be a very fine piece. Greetings Ilske - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Invitation to the New England Lace Group Retreat

2006-05-23 Thread Laurie J. Hughes
Each spring the New England Lace Group sponsors a retreat with classes in lacemaking. We'd like to ask you to join us. There are very affordable rates to fly into Boston, MA or Providence, RI. (Check out JetBlue, you will be surprised at how little you would have to spend. And I'll bet an NELG

Re: [lace] Collecting lace

2006-05-23 Thread Tiny Dell
Hi There is a lace sale on the 26th June by Kerry Taylor Auctions in London. Is this any good? www.kerrytaylorauctions.com Peter - Original Message - From: "Jane Viking Swanson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "arachne" Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 2:52 AM Subject: [lace] Collecting lace