[lace] driving in france after 1st July

2012-02-29 Thread Alan Sheila Brown
To those intending to drive in France after 1st July 2012 be AWARE that you must have a BREATHALYSER in your car. Lack of one will cost you € 11. This has not been widely mentioned in the Press or TV here in GB, so make sure you have one before entering French borders. You should be able to

Re: [lace] SALs

2012-02-29 Thread hottleco
Hi Carol! Well now, doesn't that sound like fun! Too bad about the pics--maybe one of the geeks at BestBuy/or?? could help you retrieve?? I've participated in similar *events* with CQ (crazy quilting) fiber challenges. It really gets folks thinking outside a personal comfort zone results

[lace] yardage clubs for crochet or knit lace

2012-02-29 Thread C. Johnson
Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone has had experience with a yardage club for Crochet, Knitting or even Tatting lace. L.A.C.E. Guild has a yardage club for Bobbin lace but we are interested in added the other catagories as we have members who like these three catagories as well. I

[lace] Removing fold lines from a handkerchief

2012-02-29 Thread Elizabeth Ligeti
Alex, I have one of those Hankies. I was given is as a hankie!I have since been told it was to cover the face of the dead. I don't know much about the tradition, but it sounds about right. However, I have given strict instructions that neither it, nor any other lace is to be put in my

Re: [lace] no lace in the coffin

2012-02-29 Thread Lyn Bailey
I started to really think about this. I have handknit sweaters, handmade clothes for all 5 of us, including a 43 year old wedding dress. I find that until it's shredded, I can't get rid of something handmade. I don't have enough lace to think about coffin decorations or additions, but I do