Re: [lace] trying to locate a german book

Hello Dianne, As far as I know this book is sold out. Here we could by it at the museum were the exhibition take place and at the museum in Dresden. Try: Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Dresden, Germany There is no street mentioned therefore I can't look for the

[lace] Embroiderers' Guild (UK) 100th Birthday , longish

Dear Jeri and Lacemakers I am pleased to be able to tell you that I have been invited to attend the the 100th Birthday dinner on Thursday 14th as a Guest of Diana Springall, a past Chairman of the Guild. Several of those who had seved as National Chairman were allowed to invite twelve Guild membe

[lace] Battery operated bobbin winder

Hi Lacemakers, I would like to ask a question of the group. Do any of you have the battery operated bobbin winder that is sold by Langendorf, and if so, is it is suitable for Midlands bobbins? Does it work well ? It looks like it is only a small unit and ideal for my needs and a cheaper alternat

[lace] Re: lace-digest V2006 #213

In a message dated 8/30/2006 9:23:39 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My thanks to all who replied in answer to my query. Today was the first that I was able to return to my newsagent. The very efficient lady phoned the wholesaler again on my behalf and was told very

[lace] Re:Bishop's Cope

My Websters defines COPE as CAPE. I agree that it is probably Not a Bishop's. Louise in Central Virginia [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Liberty Lacers

Thanks everyone for the information on this great group - but no-one has explained the pearls! (Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, but I am just back from holiday) Are the pearls mandatory to be allowed into a meeting???!!! How did it start? These are the interesting bits about grou

[lace] Re: Bishop's Cope

On Sep 12, 2006, at 21:41, Louise Hume wrote: My Websters defines COPE as CAPE. Other dictionaries do to. And I'm sure the origin of both *words* is the same or at least similiar. In English, at any rate, if not in Polish. But, while everyone else might have worn a "cape", a bishop wore a "

Re: [lace] Battery operated bobbin winder

Hello Faye, J have one since I think 4 years. I am very satisfied with this winder. Many friends of mine bought one too. I use just a little midlands bobbins but my ones are very slims too. My thread is very well place and quickly. I use what we call a chouchou in french to fix them : a hair