Goodness, try saying that subject line a dozen times fast!
Anyhow, hello! I've been a lurker around here for many many years at
this point, but as a knitted lace type, always been quite quiet
amongst all you lovely bobbin, needle and tatting experts.
Finally, after long thinking 'oh, perhaps
Hi Heather!
Congratulations on having begun bobbin lace! Regarding your question about
bobbins, I suggest that you have a marvelous resource right near you! Richard
Pikul is a wood turner who makes absolutely wonderful bobbins. They are long
and slender, but the end is squared, and there is
Dear Heather,
We have an Arachne member in Ontario, Malvary, whom I hope you will hear
from. She will most likely be familiar with the lace makers fairly near to
you and be a very good friend in the process.
Twelve lace groups in Ontario are listed and inserted in each quarterly
issue
Hello Heather and all Arachnes,
Yes, please check the listing of the Canadian Lace Gazette to locate
the group closest to you, and if we can ever be of any help here in
Toronto, please don't hesitate to give us a shout.
Happy lacemaking and have a safe summer,
Debora Lustgarten
Toronto
Hi Heather,
I make Beds lace and use the Continental Square bobbins as they
are less expensive when buying in bulk than a lot of other bobbins. I like
the way they stay put on the pillow. I also have at least 16 pairs of Richard
Pikul bobbins as I love the feel of his bobbins. I have enough
Hi Arachnids
Iâm a little late replying and am surprised that on one mentioned blood
stains should first be soaked in salt water, 1 teaspoon to 1 pint, preferably
immediately, but even if it has dried it helps to soften the stain.
Hope it has all come out.
Alex
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Thanks Alex
Salt (in _cold_ water for a dried on stain - hot water will set the
stain) is my usual first line of attack for bloodstains. Works fairly
well on recent stains that haven't been through a hot wash
For a fresh (still wet) bloodstain, rubbing dry salt (gently!) onto the
spot will
Hello All! So glad this topic came up! I was never so surprised to find out
last winter that there are many ways to make Roseground! A sampler may be
found--I believe--in Torchon Lacemaking, A Step by Step Guide by Jan Tregidgo.
ISBN 9781847972019 She listed five: 1) UnPinned=WS+twist,
