Whilst it may be possible with embroidery, provided one can tell where
the starts and finishes were, to tell if the worker were left or right
handed in some cases, (dependent on which way round the worker had
worked of course I used to finish off sewing for my Mum... she
was a
Yes, I see what you're saying, and I agree, especially with bobbin lace and
knitting. I was thinking of hemstitching, blanket stitching, buttonholing;
and then needle lace. Where with each stitch you can see where it came
from. In which direction it was worked, really.
Margery.
After two months of not making any lace (mostly due to the difficulty of
getting lace stand close enough due to legs and having to get my DH to lift
in and out of the cupboard, and find everything else I might need as well as
all the other things he needed to do instead of me, or for me, g),
It so happens I have just been reading a book on Tatting: Technique and
History by Elgiva Nicholls (a Dover reprint of a book first published in
1962). In the historical introduction she describes two portraits very
similar to the one Yuko saw:
It has been said that the employment of the
My copy arrived yesterday. What serendipitous timing! Hurray universe! Thank
you, Lace!
A happy camper,
Sr. Claire
On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 21:26, Jean Nathan j...@nathan54.freeserve.co.ukwrote:
Sr. Claire was looking for a dragon. Got my copy of 'Lace' today and there
are 2 lovely dragon
I use a head-lamp (a bit like the old miners' lamps). There are several on
Amazon UK, all for under £10.00. There is even a wind-up one, but otherwise
they work on batteries. It's quite comfortable and the one I have has two
different light strengths and a couple of different positions. It means
Hello Lauren,
sorry to correct you a bit. OIDFA takes part every second year and the next, in
2012, will be held in France in Caen. But in 2014 it's the turn of Australia.
OIDFa is a worldwide association therefore the congress is every time in
another country or perhaps continent. There only
Good light is always critical especially for us sensible and mature ones
who are frequently the lace makers. Susie Johnson, the excellent Withof
teacher, spent some time with us showing the advantages of an incandescent
light bulb as opposed to a florescent light bulb, the incandescent
Sue wrote: I found an advert for a clamp on one which would do, but would
prefer something I can maybe pin to my pillow, so wonder what others in the
UK use?
I have a couple of booklights which work very well and aren't too large or
heavy. One was from my sister, Jacquie, and came from the UK.
Hello All! Finally caught up with my tatting friend by phone last night. She
lives in eastern Ohio teaches tatting in both Ohio Pennsylvania. She
commented that not only were knotting shuttles highly decorative (jeweled,
inlaid, carved etc), they were often given by gentlemen as a token of
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To: Tatman tat...@tat-man.net
Subject: Re: [lace] Fiber familiarity
Mark, what a discerning observation. I looked you up on facebook, and you're
in Illinois? Doesn't matter what you're known for, if
I find it rather discouraging that the children are not interested in bobbin
lace and the adults say it is too tedious. Is there some way we could
demonstrate bobbin lace that would not provoke the tedious response? Mind
you, these people are attending a county fair, not a rave, or a convention
The one I use is a portable one which uses batteries. Found it here on Amazon
but I got mine at Hobby Lobby. It also has a little 2X magnifier which I use
more than the light. The light has two LED and can be used with just one on,
or
both. It can clip onto things once removed from the
I get the tedious comment no matter what handwork I am
demonstrating(tatting, embroidery, etc.) General public want quick, fast,
no fuss type of projects that somehow just get done by themselves and only
require just a glance. Have you seen such a project??? LOL! Short
attentions spans for
Janice Blair wrote:
http://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Bright-Vusion-Craft-Purple/dp/B001PSMNI8
This is the one I use too. I can either clip it onto the table I use or, as
Janice says, it can sit on the back of the pillow. I find the magnifier
really useful and the light is sufficient most of the
In a message dated 8/10/2010 1:04:01 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
tat...@tat-man.net writes:
I get the tedious comment no matter what handwork I am
demonstrating(tatting, embroidery, etc.) General public want quick, fast,
no fuss type of projects that somehow just get done by themselves and
Anything I don't want to do is tedious. That includes housework and my
job (some days). I make lace to have something productive to do with my
hands. I make lace to carry on a beautiful tradition. I make lace to
watch as the finished product appears from what started as mere pieces
of thread.
I have had some really good emails about the lamp ideas and although I also
remember the thread of conversations recently I asked again because I wanted
peoples experience of them, good, bad, or indifferent as well as me just
looking at things on the internet. The feedback from you all about
I find people think we just make edgings and doilies and they aren't
interested in them - they're old fashioned. I point out that I've only made
an edging a couple of times and the same for doilies (mats). They then say,
well what do you make then? I answer with examples such as Christmas
Bobbin Lace: The Fiber Art for Puzzle solvers
Bobbin Lace: Puzzles in thread
Bobbin Lace: Fiber Art for the Active Mind.
Bobbin Lace: The Fiber Art that tests your ingenuity. You don't know where
it will take you.
In a message dated 8/10/2010 2:45:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
In a message dated 8/10/2010 3:02:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
lynrbai...@supernet.com writes:
We live in a time when people want to do 'crafts' that are quick,
frequently with glue guns. And that's fine. But there are people who are
not interested in the quick and easy. Those who
Vis a vis your observations about what appeals to children. When my
daughter was an adolescent, I found myself winding embroidery floss onto card
bobbins for easy access while she made elaborate Friendship Bracelets. Each
one was more complicated than the last. Those Friendship bracelets
I had tried to include Lyn's comment that most of us follow directions and
don't design, with the comment that following the directions is a problem
solving activity. But, for some reason her comment didn't appear in my post.
Devon
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WOW I stand corrected!! What a great websight, Lots to read,
I have to rethink and alter my own thinking and also alter my demonstrations.
From what I have read so far I am not sure when tatting was developed?? I am
goint to have to take an evening and just read more..
Thanks for the
Yoga with thread is a good description.
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In a message dated 8/10/2010 4:04:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
lhal...@bytemeusa.com writes:
As for me, not only is it the puzzle solving aspect, but I find the actual
working has an effect on my emotions. It is soothing and satisfying in a
way
that is hard to describe. The movements
No, dear Devon, though your sentiments are admirable, your slogan is not. Of
the four words in
the slogan, tedious is by far the most immediately conspicuous, and that is
what would be remembered. Try again, and maybe we can all try with you.
Aurelia
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From:
Yoga in thread! Now that's a big step forward. Until we think of something
that's
even better, Yoga in Thread sounds good. Let's try it and see what responses
we get.
Aurelia
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Subject: Re: [lace] Re: Fiber familiarity
In a message dated 8/10/2010 3:02:17 P.M. Eastern
Jean's I too am a puzzle solver took me back to the first time I spoke to
the lady who was to become my lace tutor for many years, she asked me do
you like jigsaw puzzles? I said that I did, she said then you will enjoy
lacemaking, sadly now she has Alzheimer's and all the lovely lace she made
I get the same exact reactions and comments. I do the same crafts. I find
that kids love the wheel and get the same comments from the adults regarding
the bobbinlace. And of course the usual question Oh is that tatting! LOL
Faye Hegener, Drumore, PA
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I will have to try to end a bookmark with the josephine knots... It would look
pretty
Faye
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To: lace@arachne.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 9:38:17 AM
Subject: [lace] knotting shuttles, Josephine knots
Hello All! Finally caught
That is a great idea!!! I may try that... it is small and bendable...
wonderful.. I am learning so much...
Faye Hegener
Hot Drumore, PA sitting in my AC with one of my cats laying in front of my
monitor...(she is just home from spending the night at the Vets.. we are not
sure if she is going
I think when we demo we should have a pillow with us that has a very small
piece on with as little bobbins as we can get away with. Also have a pillow
with a larger piece, one that we normally do while doing demos. Maybe let them
have a try at the small one and see how really simple it can
I am a reenactor too!! I have done my lace in front of my tent at Rev War
events. and I concur with what you say. Also this world is too much into
instant gratification..
I love your slogan !!!
Faye Hegener
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how about
Yoga to you is Thread to me
Faye
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Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 4:49:42 PM
Subject: [lace] Getting there, getting there
Yoga in thread! Now
that is a great idea. It is a form of weaving and we should demo modern,
colorful bookmarks or motifs or jewelry something that will be used and
worn everyday. And the jewelry will catch the eye of the younger generations...
Faye Hegener
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From:
In response to Lauren's request for comparison of IOLI vs. OIDFA, I
can give you my experience.
Both have 4 days of classes (optional for OIDFA), sales room, lace
exhibition, competition, and a dinner. In addition the OIDFA Congress
has 3 days (Friday through Sunday) of 3 lectures,
I found an LED lamp at a computer fair here in Oz several months ago. It is
a small rectangular base (10x4cm), folds out in a Z figure with a panel of
LED lights which shine down onto your work. The base holds 6 AAA batteries,
is quite stable, but it also runs off a USB port on a computer, and
And cheaper than a psychiatrist.
...Noelene in Cooma
nlaffe...@ozemail.com.au
Bobbin Lace: Tripping out, but legal
Bobbin Lace: Better than Glue Sniffing
Bobbin Lace: The Fiber Art that Blows your Mind
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