Re: [lace] Re: Velvet stops the bobbins rolling

2003-08-14 Thread Barb E TX
Thank you for answering that question, ClayI had asked earlier. I think Adele may have something abut he climate affecting the cover cloths. I am certainly aware of it with the various threadsso why not. Good thinking, Adele. I will try the ultra suede...and maybe a new piece of

Re: [lace] Re: Velvet stops the bobbins rolling

2003-08-14 Thread Barb E TX
Gee. Adele..maybe I just a linty person. I love using the courdury, but green lint was on the threads. Admittedly this was years ago, but I loved that fabric. Oh well I do not have too much of a problem with rolling, anyway. Thanks for the info, ladies. BarbE - Original Message

Re: [lace] Reef knot for broken thread

2003-08-14 Thread Barb E TX
**Thank you **for sending this, Jean!!! It is the BEST knot and I use it even when not lacing. It is great for adding new beading threads. (*note, if thread is waxed it will not work, remove wax) I am *so glad* to have the diagram ,as I have tried to explain it before ,and it takes about 4

Re: [lace] Handling bobbins

2003-08-14 Thread Barb E TX
This brings up an amazing mental picture. I know I will be slow and awkward, but I must give it a tryfascinating Thanks for the insight. BarbE snip Mrs Janes, a professional Bedfordshire lace maker, taught as a little girl at the end of the 19th century. She used only her left hand to

Re: [lace] Colombian lace

2003-08-14 Thread Barb E TX
Whole new lace world to explore ! :-D BarbE - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 12:12 PM Subject: [lace] Colombian lace In the Orlando newspaper today, a local businessman whose shop features lingerie and swimwear is

Re: [lace] Needle threader on ebay

2003-07-16 Thread Barb E TX
on the other hand you can buy one just like it in most any craft or yarn store!And save shipping, at that! This ebay things never cease to amaze and amo use me BarbE snip. Hi there Jean, francine here...I do tat,...and yes indeed, that is a tatting shuttle...obviously

Re: [lace] yet abothr lace tool

2003-06-30 Thread Barb E TX
Brian that sounds right. I thought it looks like it was made to be inserted in a stand or something, but did not know hwo to describe it clearly enough to respond. BarbE - Original Message - From: Brian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 2:40 AM Subject: