Re: [lace] Bolster pillow (very long)

2006-07-29 Thread Dee Palin
The pillow wanted to roll toward me as I laced I have a bolster pillow which I have on a cradle which fits on to my stand. I found that it rolled towards me as I worked, so I have tied a ribbon on to the cradle, which I then pin onto one side of the top of the bolster. This braces it and it

Re: [lace] Hot and bothered

2006-07-29 Thread Lynn Carpenter
Barb ETx [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I used to have a friend who kept a piece of white chalk in her tatting bag and used that...but it does really dry the skin. Chalk! I am going to go put a piece in my tatting box right now to try when we demonstrate with the West Michigan Lace Group at the

[lace] tree shadow

2006-07-29 Thread Jo Falkink
Hello Spiders Trees give the coolest shadow, but... While on holliday I sat under a big tree studying hiking maps for an hour or two. When I folded the maps they made a strange noise. With my most sensitive fingers I could feel a structure (very strong exagerated) like the backside of a

Re: [lace] tree shadow

2006-07-29 Thread Clay Blackwell
It depends on what kind of tree you sat under, Jo. I park my car near a Juniper tree, and it routinely drops little specks of sap on the car in hot weather... so I have to remember not to pull quite so far into the driveway in hot weather!! Still, your point is well-taken. This is a good

Re: [lace] Part 2 Vamberk again very LOOONG

2006-07-29 Thread Clay Blackwell
Dora, I am loving your report on your trip! I look forward to part 3! Clay - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [lace] Part 2 Vamberk again very LOOONG

2006-07-29 Thread Janette Humphrey
Hi Dora, I'm really enjoying reading about your adventures. I hope there are more to come. I can almost imagine myself there with you! Janette on a chilly Canberra night in Australia -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Schuette.Fifty Sent:

[lace] Perspiring hands

2006-07-29 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 7/28/06 3:57:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Sat, 2006-07-29 at 03:09 +1000, David in Ballarat wrote: Dear Jean, Can those of you who are used to the kind of heat and humidity that we're experiencing give any tips on making lace in this

Re: [lace] perspiring hands/b. soda

2006-07-29 Thread bevw
Do we mean 'baking soda' ? not baking powder? Alix mentioned 'bicarbonate' - so I think she meant bicarb. of soda ;) Please - would someone who washes hands with baking powder to reduce perspiration ... -- Bev in Sooke BC (on Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada) Cdn. floral bobbins

Re: [lace] Making a bolster pillow

2006-07-29 Thread Jenny Brandis
At 05:03 AM 28/07/2006, Miriam wrote: At one occasion a member of the class came up with a wonderful idea. She brought me two very big chicken mix cantisters In those days they were plastic and had the correct diameter. I glued them together bottom to bottom . I then made a bag big enough to

[lace] Bucks Point Oval Mat

2006-07-29 Thread tye newbery
Hello Spiders, Could anyone please help? On the front of 'The Lacemaker' magazine Issue No. 69 June 2005. There is an oval Bucks point mat, designed by Geraldine Stott. Could anyone please tell me where I can purchase this pricking in England as I would very much like to make it. I have