[lace] Threads

2015-09-02 Thread Susan
Hello All! As most of you know, I never (well almost never!) met a thread I didn't like! Today, I hit the jackpot with an order that brought WonderFil Eleganza, Fonty & Thread Gatherers Oriental Linen to my mailbox. If anyone has any experience with these threads, would you please post your c

[lace] Pricking for a Cross...

2015-09-02 Thread nestalace.carol
Hi Spiders All, I am hoping that one of you can help!    My home is currently on the market, as I am the carer for my Mum, who is too frail to stay on her own now, and all my stuff - books, pillows,bobbins etc, etc, - is packed away.     I would like to make a cross for my Parish priest, as he

Re: [lace] Sea Silk

2015-09-02 Thread Liz and Ken Roberts
Thanks for sharing this! It is a very intriguing story. Liz in Missouri USA -Original Message- From: Jane To: lace Sent: Wed, Sep 2, 2015 6:02 am Subject: [lace] Sea Silk I've never heard of sea silk before, but found this article amazing. I thought others of you might be interes

Re: [lace] Sea Silk

2015-09-02 Thread Jeriames
Thank you, Jane. In 20 years, we have discussed many subjects on Arachne. You may learn more by searching 1. Sea Silk 2. Byssus in our archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/index.html Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center ---

Re: [lace] Sea Silk

2015-09-02 Thread J-D Hammett
Hi fellow Arachnids, Had never heard of this material, or the fact that the people who live in this area are of Jewish roots. This is a very interesting article and I would love to see and touch some byssus (sea silk) material. Happy lace making, Joepie, in (yet again) overcast East Susse

[lace] Sea Silk

2015-09-02 Thread Jane
I've never heard of sea silk before, but found this article amazing. I thought others of you might be interested. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-33691781 Jane New Forest, UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For he