[lace] Contemporary lace

For any interested in what a contemporary bobbin lace artist can do, Google "Pierre Fouchet bobbin lace." Amazing! Tess (in Maine USA, where winter is still trying to arrive. No snow or ice yet, very unusual, but makes for good walking weather,) - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] Knitting on planes

Dear Friends, I meant to tell you all about this a while back and have finally remembered. In October when I flew back to Australia from Vietnam on Virgin Airlines I finally managed to smuggle my knitting on board the plane and between Singapore and Melbourne was able to knit half a sock! Oh

Re: [lace] Knitting on planes

I haven't flown in a while, and have had no trouble after 9/11 bringing even a small lace pillow, loaded with pins, on board. NEVER stopped. For knitting the trick is to avoid metal straight needles. Wooden circular needles don't even really show up, and don't actually look like a

[lace-chat] 2015 Christmas Exchange

I have just received my BEAUTIFUL exchanges from Liz Baker and Jenny Brandis! I understand that Liz has sent something similar to her other exchange partner, so I won't spoil the surprise. Suffice to say I think it's ABSOLUTELY SUPERB!! And it will whet appetites for when Jenny releases the

[lace] 2015 Christmas Exchange

I have just received my BEAUTIFUL exchanges from Liz Baker and Jenny Brandis! I understand that Liz has sent something similar to her other exchange partner, so I won't spoil the surprise. Suffice to say I think it's ABSOLUTELY SUPERB!! And it will whet appetites for when Jenny releases the

Re: [lace] Knitting on planes

I regularly fly with wooden needles - usually circular, and have had no problems, just occasionally get them checked following the bag x-ray. I usually thread some waste yarn through the stitches in case the needles get confiscated. Wooden crochet hooks also seem to be ok. Sue

Re: [lace] Knitting on planes

In early November I flew in the US, and brought along a set of double pointed bamboo needles. In checking the FAQs, they said knitting needles are okay, as long as they don't set off the scanner. They were in a plastic bag in my purse, and I had no problem knitting on the flight. - To unsubscribe

RE: [lace] Knitting on planes

David That is both hilarious and ingenious. Lorelei -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of David C COLLYER - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

Re: [lace] Knitting on planes

In the UK, through Heathrow it is ok to bring metal, plastic or wooden crochet hooks through security however I'm not allowed to take them on Lufthansa planes any more. In 2013 I was and crocheted in protest on the flight to and from Munich, it was December and I made stars on the plane

Re: [lace] Contemporary lace Pierre Fouchet

This is amazing stuff. I looked at the pictures that came up on google, and WOW. Lyn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where it's cloudy and mild for the season. Tess Parrish wrote: For any interested in what a contemporary bobbin lace artist can do, Google "Pierre Fouchet bobbin lace." Amazing!