For what it's worth, I have tried architect's linen for both
needlelace and bobbin lace - to dismal results on *both* occasions,
because...for the needlelace, I washed the blue starch out first! duh!
The linen fabric is tough! For the bobbin lace, I used it with the
blue coating, had drawn the pric
As I posted the original query I can assure that it was only referring to
architects' linen and in the context solely of needle lace. I would not
dream of using it for bobbin lace, for which I would consider it to be
entirely inappropriate as it is not stiff enough for that purpose.
The origin
"I think the canaletto paper is more popular in Europe, but am very curious if
anyone is familiar with it for this purpose (to replace architect's linen."
Susan
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"I always connect architect's linen with needle lace, as it's reasonably soft
and
flexible..."Jacquie in Lincolnshire.
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The
The latest I have heard is that the lacemakers in Bundaberg are all well,
and safe. I don't think there are any lacemakers in Rockhampton, which is
where the worst flood is at the moment.
There is one lady not accounted for, but someone is trying to contact her.
She may have been evacuated, or
Thank you to everyone who submitted quiz answers.
The glitch I panicked about was as I thought, changes on the Orpheus server.
They are in the process of decommissioning their old server and installing two
new ones; my email is now on the new server but the website is still on the old
one whic
Susan said "Unfortunately I think the canaletto paper is more popular in
Europe, but am very curious if anyone is familiar with it for this purpose.
Perhaps those who prefer architect's paper over paper/stock covered in
plastic have run across it or can provide insight."
Did I blink and miss som
Thank you for your kind response, Alice. That is pertinent information that is
very helpful. I did think ornament size would come up as the exception (as I
am
not sure that yardage or exceptionally involved projects are as popular as
quicker projects tend to be.)
Unfortunately I think the can
The modern lacemaker seems to do a wide variety of patterns rather than
concentrating on just a few for her lifetime.
If a pattern is going to be used only once, there's little concern that the
pricking will endure. However, I have found that I will repeat some patterns
several times, or many
Hi Everybody:
If you're wondering: there is a handy paper weight converter at this link:
http://www.paper-papers.com/paper-weights.html
The system in use in North America measures the weight of (usually) 500 sheets
of paper - so obviously exactly the same paper will weigh a different amount if
So, if Architects LInen is impossible to find, and most stencil papers now seem
to get relegated to use for tatoos (with carbon paper, etc., as per the recent
trend), the question becomes, what is the modern equivalent?
What about Caneletto paper? It has cotton content (rather than linen), often
Happy New Year!
We've pulled the winners of the Advent Calendar competition out of the
electronic hat and they are
1. Pat Tinney
2. Diana Shand
The answers are now on the Lace Guild website. We've also mounted a list of
credits for the lace in the calendar .
Thank you to everyone who took par
Hello Nicky
Now is the time I wished I'd numbered the pages ;o)
The information is on the 'strange little group' - 'ladies of leisure'. I
wasn't far out with the date -the picture was taken in 1921 and the lace
makers are members of the Catforth W.I. in Lancashire.
Thank you for buying my bo
Betty et al,
I do remember seeing these lace cloths on my visit to the mansion in the
Missouri Botanical Gardens. I didn't have a camera with me at the time.
Can't remember what my conclusion was on the lace and I do recall thinking
that it would be a good post to the list. Glad Sallie piped up an
Thank you everyone for your very helpful answers to my question. Mostly
answers were in favour of sticky-backed plastic, with just one using a
pliable plastic from one of the USA craft stores. Thank you so much for such
quick responses. I have endless rolls of sticky-backed plastic so can teach
Hi Diana
The research you have put into identifying the lacemakers in the postcards
and about their lives has been fascinating, so can you please share this
snippet of information with the rest of us, I'd like to add it to my own
copy of your book.
many thanks
Nicky in Suffolk
Date: Tue, 4 Ja
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