[lace] Travel Pillow etc.

2017-05-13 Thread lizlace
I have had a similar problem of needing a pillow at Conventions, -m and have taken up the Host’s $5 offer of a foam block. I made a slightly raised fabric cover – with a variety of sized felt pieces stitched to the centre of a large square of fabric, that , when pinned on the block gave me a

RE: [lace] Lace stands

2017-05-13 Thread Jay Ekers
I have heard these called Belgian stands. My Australian made one has given many years service; it is the same as Tess described but additionally has a plate that fits over the top cross bar - this supports the pillow without needing a lap. I usually lay a rubber non-slip mat beneath the pillow for

RE: [lace] Jenny's promise fulfilled :-)

2017-05-13 Thread Jenny Brandis
Sally you have just made my Mother's Day perfect! I have been admiring your 2017 bookmark and marvelling at your innovative take on it - and now I have such a heartwarmed sense of pride that I in some small way helped you get this far in your lace making journey. Thank you so much for your

[lace] Carolina Jasmine Lacers

2017-05-13 Thread Helene Ulrich
Does anyone know how to get in touch with someone from the Carolina Jasmine Lacers in Charleston, SC. I have tried the email address listed for B.A. Bond, but I get a message stating the email address cannot be found. It is an aol.com email, that may be part of the problem since gmail doesn't

Re: [lace] Lace stands

2017-05-13 Thread Liz Roberts
I would also like to see a photo, or even instructions on how to make one. Liz in sunny and pleasant Missouri, USA *** Any chance of posting a picture of the stand on Pinterest or elsewhere? Agnes Boddington *** It is a simple adjustable column (raises or lowers to any convenient height), is

RE: [lace] Lace stands

2017-05-13 Thread Agnes Boddington
Any chance of posting a picture of the stand on Pinterest or elsewhere? Agnes Boddington Interesting that nowhere do I see the simplest form of lacemaking stand. It is a simple adjustable column (raises or lowers to any convenient height), is steadied by a flat area for one's feet, and supports

[lace] Jenny's promise fulfilled :-)

2017-05-13 Thread Sally Jenkins
Jenny wrote: My finishing paragraph read "Enough questions for my introduction email, and I promise that as I learn the art I will return the favour of newbie assistance multi-fold." I hope I have lived up to my promise. Jenny Brandis Yes, Jenny, from my perspective you have been truly

[lace] Lace stands

2017-05-13 Thread Tess1929
Interesting that nowhere do I see the simplest form of lacemaking stand. It is a simple adjustable column (raises or lowers to any convenient height), is steadied by a flat area for one's feet, and supports one edge of the flat pillow while the opposite edge rests on one's lap. With the

[lace] 2017 Arachne Motif Exchange

2017-05-13 Thread Lin Hudren
We are down to the last days for sign ups for the motif exchange but don't worry if you are a day or so behind. I will make it happen. Just contact me (*linhud...@gmail.com *) and it will be worked out. Also, if you are delayed in mailing your motif to your partner, let