Regina Hart wrote:
There's really no such thing as a 'bad' demonstration event. However, I've
often thought that demonstrating in 'colonial' clothing at historic sites and
events or state fairs isn't the most effective venue. People think that you're
demonstrating something that you *on
lynrbai...@desupernet.net wrote:
Also, even at $1 a bobbin, it's not possible to send them home with a student
who can't buy them on his/her own. Does anyone have an idea for homemade
bobbins? Something that's quick to make, relatively sturdy? What are paper
bobbins, are there other ide
It is certainly the strength of a timeless work like the Lacemaker that one
can look at it from many views. If I have managed to find some 'Arts and
Crafts' in the Art, well, that's a point never investigated before, and I'm
proud of the contribution. Plus it is a valuable record of the equipmen
A few weeks ago there was a photo somewhere on the list regarding a
lacemaking tool.
I think i've just found it!!
http://www.spangles4beads.co.uk/Pages_Supplies/FrameSuppliesIntro.html
Go down to wooden ring sizer!!
Sue in East yorks
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Dear Susie,
Looking at the websites, this is the method that appeals most, perhaps
with a wooden bead at the bottom for weight, but the pony beads would work
well. Except I'd like to try the 1/8" dowel first, as I like the idea of wood.
But it requires a trip to A.C. Moore, or Michaels, (
Dear Chris,
You bring up an important point. Especially for children, you need to
have follow up. You can't get people inspired to do something, and then leave
them high and dry. There is no lace 'group' here in Lancaster. While I am
aware of people who make lace in the area, within, pe
Many of you may have already done all of this but since there was an email
thread, I thought I would share what we have done for beginner supplies in
our group.  All beginners get the supplies free to use. Only requirement
is if they decide bobbin lace is not their interest, they return all i
Hello to One & All!
A very inexpensive bobbin is a round, paper lollypop stick with plastic 'pony'
glued onto the stick. (I made a batch for next to nothing when I ran out of
bobbins for a project.)
For 1 bobbin you will need:
1 round, paper lollypop stick (Craft stores usually carry these in
Devon,
Have you seen Ulrike Lohr's small book on bugs? I would think the bugs and
bettles would appeal to a boy. It's in German, but the prickings and
diagrams seem to be easy enough to understand, although I haven't tried
anything yet. The lace pieces are all motifes, not yardage of "girly"
lac
Sorry but I've somehow lost the original post asking about
designs/patterns/books, but I've seen a few replies and wanted to point out
another source:
Ulrike (Lohr) Voelcker has published two pattern booklets
for beaded lace collars--called "Colliers mit Perlen" I and II. They are
stunning. I sa
Thanks so much. Actually, I went online and googled paper bobbins. I must
admit to a partiality to unspangled bobbins, and I like the idea of the
skewer or 1/8" dowel as the basis. the beads do a good job near the thread.
I'll be going to the local craft store and see what can be found to wei
Dear Lyn, I sent you a email with the details / tips for a successful "hands
on" teaching of the fish.
You asked about a bobbinour group has
used wood clothes hanger (the single piece of wood divide). They are sold in
packets at hardware stores.
We did not give out free bobbins, bu
Fellow Spiders,
Well, now I am even more depressed. This week I got my email from Tracy about
the end of The Lacemaker, but until catching up on my Arachne reading this
morning I was unaware of Lacy Susan closing her doors. I hope the new owner
will be able to continue without too much of a reduct
Good point about Steampunk, I agree it is an exception and that is really
wonderful. I was thinking more in line of the 'average' younger person and
what they wear to high school/college. Even many offices have very casual
dress codes where quality isn't in sight.
Darlene Wainwright
darlen...@xpl
In a previous post, Darlene Wainwright decried the degradation of attire
among the mainstream, thus:
"Women don't keep their clothes for any length of time
so the idea of spending countless hours creating a trim is just not
something they are interested in doing. Cheap imports have taken the
Greetings all
On Sat, Oct 15, 2011 at 12:39 PM, wrote:
> Good Lord. Why are we demonstrating at State Fairs when we should be
> demonstrating at Steampunk events?
>
Brilliant! I can't believe this never occurred to me! There's really no
such thing as a 'bad' demonstration event. However, I'
Fantastic!! Is the fish you mention posted anywhere, so that those wishing to
duplicate your success don't have to re-invent the wheel?
Also, even at $1 a bobbin, it's not possible to send them home with a student
who can't buy them on his/her own. Does anyone have an idea for homemade
bobbin
There were 29 entries to my raffle of philatelic items on the topic lace and
today my husband drew the winner: Anne Rawlings, UK.
Thank you everyone who entered.
Kind regards from Sweden
Ann-Marie Andersson
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Convention references were not in the piece but the news reports mentioned
the event the night it aired. I thoroughly enjoyed the story.
Susie Johnson
Morris, IL
815-942-1838
cjohnson0...@comcast.net
>From Janice Blair
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| My interview was by a guy who liked to int
We are lucky to have a bit different situation in this part of Germany
(Eastern Germany, former GDR). Here is a long tradition of professional
lace making. Lace making was an offically recognized craft. Lace teacher
were paid by the state and gave lessons not only in schools, but as well
in clubs n
Thank you Janice, I did manage to add the tree I did using your pattern to
my folder and then tackled getting Daphnes Pendant onto her folder. this
way is not as user friendly as the other one and I cant rearrange things to
get the new piece easier seen, so her request is does anyone know what
Chris wrote about teaching crafts to young people in schools. I don't know
what the current situation is in the UK with the National Curriculum in
either primary of secondary schools (I retired in 1997), but when I was
teaching there was no time for "recreational" subjects. I'm not putting
lace
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