Re: [lace] Re: Pronunciation of Arachne

2009-02-27 Thread Norma Harris
Ah, but think, each time a question is asked it is usually by someone new to the skill who is wanting to learn.  Please continue being patient with us as we ask our questions.  I tell my students (knitting, tatting, crochet) there are no stupid questions.  When you ask it is because you want to

[lace] February 28th Raffle

2009-02-27 Thread pene piip
I currently have 22 names of arachnids who wish to have a chance at winning an old issue (Nov./Dec. 2006) of Piecework. A random name will be chosen tomorrow evening (28th Feb.). The newest Piecework issue arrived today includes some interesting articles to read an advert at the end which

[lace] Washington exhibits

2009-02-27 Thread Jeriames
If you are planning a Spring visit to Washington (perhaps to see the cherry trees in bloom?), you might like to consider these two exhibits, which were announced in The Costume Society of America's newsletter. - PREPARING FOR THE BALL: COSTUME OF THE EARLY NATION

[lace] Newbies, Questions and Arachne

2009-02-27 Thread Patricia Dowden
Hi All, While there has been quite a discussion about newcomers asking questions, I thought there hadn't been quite as much emphasis on Arachne's general willingness to entertain questions. They are the lifeblood of the art of lacemaking. I have taught many people various things in the line

Re: [lace] Re: No stupid question? Really?

2009-02-27 Thread Clive Betty Rice
Ah, yes, Gentle Spiders, We often meet the uninitiated while demonstrating. The only time I demonstrate at craft shows is when the sponsorer is a friend or it is held at a historic site or home. I was just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Cockram's Mill, a historic site that is deep on top of the

Re: [lace] Re: No stupid question? Really?

2009-02-27 Thread bev walker
Betty Ann's nice stories remind me of the time a very big tradesman working near our lace table at a public demo, stopped to pass the time of day, and then said, well I'd better go, and leave you to work on your knittin' - my mother used to knit too. Only she used a needle and thread. He was so

Re: [lace-chat] Deer: was: A Little Canadian Humor

2009-02-27 Thread Clay Blackwell
I don't *think* so... The problem is that usually deer are hit in the night, and no one wants to stop and field dress a carcass when you've got to think about getting your banged up car home. What this state does have is a group called, Hunters for the Hungry. If you're having a lot of

FW: [lace-chat] Deer on Roads

2009-02-27 Thread Melinda Weasenforth
My husband was driving and 7 come in front of him, he avoided them.all of a sudden number eight. Well it took out the two squeelers on the front of the car and left deer fur in the headlight, which got broke. Then it jumped up and ran, no venison this year either. Boo hoo. 89 bucks later

[lace-chat] crochet pattern

2009-02-27 Thread VivienneWalton
Hi again, I am well underway with my crochet now but I wonder if any one out there can help me with a crochet pattern. I want to make my son, he asked me! a round table cloth. His table is 70 inches across and then we need a drop. So I want a pattern I can just keep going round until it is

Re: [lace-chat] Deer on Roads

2009-02-27 Thread Malvary J Cole
I know I started this - unintentionally starting a long discussion about deer on the roads. Ottawa area has the highest number of deer hits in the whole province of Ontario. There are often community notices on our local tv channels warning people of how to avoid collisions (don't swerve,