Re: [lace] Hi, New Member here.

2016-10-15 Thread Joseph Young
I have heard of it Kim, I am currently trialing a new therapy/drug regime, it seems to be helping. Only problem is the side effects. I have found that doing bobbin lace is very therapeutic. The movements repeat themselves, which is wonderful for OCD. On 16-Oct-16 10:43 AM, Kim Davis wrote: Jo

[lace] New member ..welcome

2016-10-15 Thread Brian Lemin
Hi Joseph, I just thought that you should get a welcome from one of the men on the list. There are few of us, and all of them know a lot more about lace than I do, but if you happen to have a great collection of antique lace bobbins I will promise to mither you regularly! (Now I am wondering

RE: [lace] Hi, New Member here.

2016-10-15 Thread Lorelei Halley
Joseph Welcome. Are you aware of Jo Edkins' website? She has many torchon bobbin lace patterns, with animated stitches and lots of explanation. http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/lace/index.htm -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Joseph

Re: [lace] Hi, New Member here.

2016-10-15 Thread Lbuyred
Joseph, Welcome to the group. If you understand how to wind the bobbins, CT, CTC and CTCT you have a great start. Now it is just a matter of lots of practice. It's amazing to me the variety of laces that are made with just those simple steps. I will look forward to seeing your samples as you

[lace] GroundForge

2016-10-15 Thread jo
Hello Arachnids, As a few of you might know I've been working on a new ground generator in spare time for more than a year. As I don't want to make perfection the enemy of the good and before the screen casts get too outdated, It's getting time to let you all know about it. It's an online

Re: [lace] Hi, New Member here.

2016-10-15 Thread Sue Babbs
Welcome, Joseph. We are a very varied group of lacemakers - in many different countries around the world - some of us have been making lace for many years and others are quite new to the craft. Some make bobbin lace, others needle lace or tatting or knitted or crocheted lace, and so on. You

Re: [lace] Hi, New Member here.

2016-10-15 Thread Joseph Young
Thanks everyone for your welcomes! I don't actually have a "teacher". I have been learning from books, and advice from others on the Australian online group Gumlace. I have a wonderful mentor that helps me to understand things, I contact her via emails. My local lace group is 3 hours drive aw

[lace] (Lace) Hello New Member

2016-10-15 Thread Daphne Martin
Hello Joseph Its always lovely to hear about new lacemakers. You have come to the right place to chat about and get advice from lacemakers around the world. You will get many hours of pleasure from making lace, your anxiety will hopefully will get less because you will relax. So welcome to Arac

Re: [lace] Hi, New Member here.

2016-10-15 Thread AGlez
Welcome Joseph. You will see that bobbin lace is a really good craft to fight against anxiety, as it keeps you so busy and concentrated while working it! And there is always a lot to learn. This group will surely be of great help to you! Best wishes and happy lacemaking! Antje, from Spain www.vu

Re: [lace] Hi, New Member here.

2016-10-15 Thread Helene Ulrich
Welcome to the group Joseph. There are a lot of knowledgeable people from all over the world here, so ask all the questions you want -- someone is sure to have an answer. Helene Loris, South Carolina, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace