[lace] Spangled and Bobbins!

moment is that spangling bobbins started after 1750 and probably quite closer to 1800.  No proofs offered, just that feeling I have having been writing about bobbins for a lot of years. -- Brian Cooranbong Australia.  If you are a bit bored, then spend a bit of time looking at my Hobbies b

[lace] Brian and Bobbins

dreams and enjoy your lace and bobbins. With love to you all (and a sudden choke on my behalf. (boo hoo!) Brian -- Brian Cooranbong Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.

[lace] Possibly a fake bobbin on ebay?

terested in having  it as an example of what could, allegedly, be a fake! smile. Thanks to Dianas sharp eye and access to the UK Ebay. Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] Odd things that are interesting me (quiet list contribution!)

ppy Easter.. It s Good Friday here! (So my sun dial does*not* tell me) smile Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] cataract surgery

Just a note to say that my wife,  a prolific hand sewer, is very happy with her implanted lenses after many years. -- Brian. (Who lives in Awabakal Country) Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

[lace] English paintings of lace makers? Oh yes and a bobbin thing too!

carved  lace making bobbins (Excluding the Honiton variety)  and together we are looking for  hand carved bobbins that have a DATE carved in them? We are are not looking for the oldest, just old hand carved bobbins with a date in the carving! Can you help us please? -- Brian. (Who lives in

[lace] Tiny spangled bobbins... does anyone collect these?

ction so I am asking of any of you collectors my have examples of these in your collections that you would be willing to share (digitally) with me please? Thanks again -- Brian. (Who lives in Awabakal Country) Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containin

Re: [lace] History of Lacemaking Coming to America

In terms of Britain's "3Rd world" colonies it was taken there by the missionaries as the main exporters of the skills.  USA?  I have no idea. I am a fan of Marian Powys, her skills and knowledge are to be wondered at. Brian. (Who lives in Awabakal Country) Cooranbong. Australi

[lace] Help with a list of laces that came with the initial migration to England... Please

r New Year celebrations first Happy New Year to all my spider friends -- Brian. (Who lives in Awabakal Country) Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com.

[lace] In the footsteps of Alan Summerly Cole Webdocs

around East Devon on my bicycle. BTW I was a competitive cyclist in my younger days, so those miles were chicken feed for me. - - Brian. (Who lives in Awabakal Country) Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] In search of information and the report of Mr White?

dge Lace makers have an archive of documents.  They may be a source (are you one of them?) Thanks again I have submitted my East Devon document to webdocs (It takes at least a couple of weeks for it to be uploaded.)  I will keep you informed. -- Brian. (Who lives in Awabakal Country) Cooranb

[lace] A Rough lot

take a couple of weeks before it goes up. Not very exciting, but a bit different for me ...in style and substance. - Brian. (Who lives in Awabakal Country) Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help

[lace] Take the Children

itoYqUz4L1AhVMTGwGHVCxBvgQFnoECAIQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.cs.arizona.edu%2Fpatterns%2Fweaving%2Fbooks%2Fba_2_2000.pdf&usg=AOvVaw13zCBtt6ARucpcpQAkGdZB> - I Hope this link works for you. It is On the Arizona webdocs site.https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/books/ba_2_2000.pdf Th

[lace] Re Alan Brown reports. (Sheila)

Lady above?  If not can anyone help me get a copy of the Nottingham report please.  It appears to be a very difficult document to to pull out of the net! Many thanks -- Brian. (Who lives in Awabakal Country) Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containin

[lace] Acknowledgement I left off my correction

I must also thank Margaret of All Hallows museum for helping me with my thinking about the Devon Laces. Brain addled Brian! -- Brian. (Who lives in Awabakal Country) Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Correction and update on Devon Laces (Brian Lemin)

New Year  (Gotta new (well old) car so I am a happy "Vegemite") See your local Australian for and interpretation of this term "Happy Vegemite" ps Marmite is best!  For sure I will lose my Citizenship for that PS! -- Brian. (Who lives in Awabakal Country) Cooranbong. Au

[lace] A preliminary biography of Alan S Cole. Many thanks to members. LONG

I am not sure how the layout of this will turn out as an email, Forgive me. Special thanks to all of you who have helped get such a good start on this bio. Brian A preliminary biography outline of*Alan Summerly Cole, 1846-1934 */(Gleaned from many web sources academic works etc. with the

[lace] Thieving Rascals or Desperately Poor?

in Ireland and Devon.  I would have thought that he was pretty important (his father was!) Anyone know where to find one? Many thanks -- Brian. (Who lives in Awabakal Country) Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

[lace] Lace as Toilet paper!

Oh dear, what life brings us! Brian (who has graduated to one crutch.) -- Brian. (Who lives in Awabakal Country) Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com.

[lace] An East Devon (Honiton) Bobbin make. Initial communication

not clutch at straws! Anyway there you are... Sillifant for starters!! Happy collecting -- Brian. (Who lives in Awabakal Country) Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.m

[lace] Helps, re pictures of spangled bobbins that are very (very) old?

nd A (?) boardroom.  Does anyone have a picture of that display please?  (I am sure one of you will be a Board Member of the V and A! smile.)  I will be happy to have that smile knocked off my face! Finally, my new hip operation has been cancelled because of covid! gr (accompanied by an

[lace] Cowper Newton Mueseum

t for her "dinner"  smile.  You see! I will talk all day! -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

Re: [lace] Hanging Bobbins

put these in a rare category. There are quite number in existence but owners tend to want to keep them Sorry Brian Cooranbong. Australia On 2/03/2021 6:44 am, thelace...@btinternet.com wrote: I think that Brian Lemin would be the best person to say how often they come up. I can't thi

[lace] Continental lace bobbins

t;procrastinator" she has ever known (well, perhaps married?) Oh I lose things! Oh yes, I have arranged for my new hip to be a "carved spangle" style! [yes a continental bobbin] -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Lace articles.. Brian

response and seems to work OK but i usually scroll down. Dictionary and collectors guide (EM) http://www.brianlemin.com/ <http://www.brianlemin.com/> Arizona is a such a broad and informative site. If you are idle at any time just explore it.  There is all sorts there. -- Brian Coo

[lace] Update from Brian

as you attribute it and do not make any changes  to them.  You must be warned that those articles reflect my journey of learning about bobbins and my early writing was based on quite sparse knowledge and research. We hope we are getting better. -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To un

[lace] Crazy ideas about how old bobbins are?

f a collector who is currently specializing in hand carved bobbins (EM)  I wonder what she thinks. I am probably crazy! Please take care of yourself and family. -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@ad

[lace] Lace Fairy archived web site.

elect all" then "copy", and when i pasted it into Word the watermarking had gone!! Then it was dinner time and food comes before bobbins, but i will explore again tomorrow! -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containin

[lace] Re Jerri Aimes... contact

I think this is the way i get a message to Jerri. I would like to email her re "glass Lace bobbins" and another topic also. brid...@bigpond.com Thanks -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscr

[lace] Met copyright update

I am in discussion with the Met. So far i have established that they do not charge for use of the images, the usual acknowledgement required.  That is fine. We will see what else will emerge -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

[lace] Metrpolitan musem bobbins link

ed "all" copyright except for special items a few years ago.  I must have been wrong or they think they will make a pile of money from selling these images? smile BTW I do accept that museums are expensive to run a need money to run them. enjoy -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubs

[lace] Lace fairy archived web site

is as generic as was Lori's? -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] The article is up on webdocs

was teasing about.  Have a look and see what you think.  I have tackled the subject before on a couple of the webdocs articles (Spangling) *Lemin*, Brian. /How Was it that Bobbins Became Interesting? /, 5 pages. Posted July, 2020. *FIRST PAGE*. File size 1,600KB PDF Have fun Here are my

[lace] Why bobbins became interesting!

ting".  This is an advert hoping to sell my new idea to you. Smile -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] Waddesdon bobbins.

K, in the same was a Honiton, Downton etc.? Oh dear, now I am getting concerned about how i categorize S Bucks bobbins? What do you guys think? -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] (progress report) and Malmsbury bobbins (Long)

apologies to the Malmsbury lace makers and their museum staff who were very nice to me about 20 years ago but i will cover their bobbins  in three paras and a picture and that is not fair. Thanks to you all take care, stay indoors, write long letters to arachne Bye Brian Coora

[lace] I would like to contact Pam Nottingham

Can anyone help please? The address below does NOT work -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos

[lace] Rare 8 gingle South Bucks. Picture wanted... p l e a s e! A possible (but not recommended prize!)

night.  At least you can laugh at me! -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

Re: [lace] Pam Nottinghams article on Thumpers.. Keeping the Record Straight. Lace #77 Jan 1995. P 31

Thanks to those who have sent me the the article. I think I need to look at the S Bucks genre.  I think I have got a thing about unspangled bobbins! Brian Cooranbong. Australia On 6/07/2020 6:39 pm, Jane Partridge wrote: Hi Brian, I've forwarded your email to Sara Shakespeare, the

[lace] Pam Nottinghams article on Thumpers.. Keeping the Record Straight. Lace #77 Jan 1995. P 31

I would love to see a copy of this article, Can anyone help please? Thanks -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http

[lace] Acheological findings in Sydney.. Australia

bobbin stuff at "Five Points" excavation.  Anyone know about their findings? -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo

[lace] A new article on Webdocs

Hello friends I have  put up an article on ships on East Devon (Honiton bobbins) on webdocs. https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/webdocs.html *Lemin*, Brian. /A Collection of Sea Going Vessels Depicted on East Devon Bobbins. (an album)/, 23 pages. Posted July, 2020. *FIRST PAGE

[lace] Bobbin Collectors notes and presentation ( Longish)

n publication along with the Dictionary ( www.brianlemin.com ) Oh yes I am still short of decorated Downtons and Inscribed Honitons Hope you are all keeping well. Take care Brian -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] Lorri Ferguson... can you email me please? Re Bookmark!

Just to say that I am sorry for not contacting you and whole page of excuses!! smile Brian:-[ -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo

[lace] Napolionic PoW bobbin?

Just to let you know my thoughts on this bobbin are on Webdocs *Lemin*, Brian. /Napoleonic Prisoners of War and Lace Bobbins/, 12 pages. Posted June 2020. *FIRST PAGE* <https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/webdocs/SAMPLES/lb_2020_07.gif>. File size 344KB PDF <htt

[lace] Heart or head? Napolionic PoW bobbins?

Since the "Springett" revolution we have become so absorbed with trying to identify the maker that I suspect we miss what our hearts tell us. The other possible Napoleonic bobbin, that i tend to call the Nelson bobbin, i have written about on Webdocs ( *Lemin*, Brian. and Smith, D./A Most Unus

[lace] Bobbin photo album... Google

Just to remind people that you can browse my bobbin post cards at https://photos.app.goo.gl/vstK8ADx3qo3KtRc6 Might pass away the time during lock-down. Even I resorted to them today!! -- Brian Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

RE: [lace] Bucks ornament & questions about false picots & Wiltshire area bobbins

Bucks bobbins were amongst the earliest used and were in use for the longest period of time. I cant prove it but people like yourself who re discover them, loves them; gives me a bit of a boost. Brian -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com On Behalf Of Angel Sent: Wednesday, 27

RE: [lace] Bobbin question ( a ?maker? responds)

satisfying material to turn and lends itself to great decorative turning. The material and work put into bone bobbins must reflect in their price; and in my opinion it reflects in the enjoyment we get from lace bobbins. I know you all enjoy these wonderful tools and may that enjoyment continue for

[lace] New Web site devoted to Lace Bobbins.

of an age when my excitement is anticipating an operation in January!!! What old people do for kicks!! Smile. (oh yes, younger people too) Fondest "strings of my heart" to you all, weave them into your work! smile Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com conta

RE: [lace] Turning Lace Bobbins

has approached David direct as I believe he self publishes sometimes?? Brian -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com On Behalf Of H M Clarke Sent: Wednesday, 10 October 2018 10:06 AM To: Lace Subject: [lace] Turning Lace Bobbins Greetings, oh wise lacemakers. I am

[lace] Franz Muller Hanging bobbin. Buyer beware

f money at auctions. Like the Springetts say. "Caveat Emptor" Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] Modern vs Tradtional

ing "modern" (sorry) Brian Blog: https://modernquiltjourney.wordpress.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

RE: [lace] Arachne Anniversary

enthusiastic group. Thank you all very much. Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] Ipswich Lace bobbin

ot; and a "Collectors Guide to English Antique Lace Bobbins". I have a few feelers out there to get help to publish these documents on the Internet. I will let you know when , (if) they get published. Have a happy time over the celebrations of this time of the year. Bria

[lace] "Continental Lace Bobbins" (Lace Bobbins of the world?)

gies to the original volunteer. Brian brid...@bigpond.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] Honiton (East Devon) antique Bobbins ? Downton's and Malmesbury Bobbins. I am "after them" !!! smile

I am not running out of areas of study, but would like to have the whole of England represented as well as I can. Thanks a lot Brian brid...@bigpond.com <mailto:brid...@bigpond.com> - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@addres

[lace] A Collectors Guide to Lace Bobbins. Now ready! and Question for you!!!

;my" publication (Please remember the generosity of the Diana Smith Collection) and be available for all web users and bobbin collectors to consult. What do you think? Thanks a lot Brian BTW, You might like to see my "other" hobby blog!! Beware, you might get a surprise! .sm

[lace] Whoops.. something went wrong with my email.

. Many thanks Brian (3D image maker….. failed!) ☹ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] 3D lace bobbin pictures. I really need help

3D image that I can manipulate in every direction with my mouse or cursor. Perhaps I have the wrong idea and I need to be put right! More than possible. If you can help it would be great. I seem to be asking for a lot of help on this list lately. Many thanks Brian (3D image makerâ

[lace] Off topic. Help with Japanese language

Hello All, I collect "traditional" Kokeshi dolls. I have one with Japanese writing on it. I can photograph it and send a kind person a jpg of it if they would kindly translate it for me. Many thanks spiders for letting me hi-jack you today. Brian - To unsubscribe sen

[lace] Jeriames, help with contact

I am trying to contact Jeriames, but I keep getting rejected by AOL. Can someone help me contact her please? I can pass a message via "your" good services. Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help

[lace] David Collyer.. please

on me that the parlous state of the lace making industry at that time, and the moral attitudes of magistrates in Britain, might well have led to a number of female lace makers being deported. I am willing to bet you have done the research already! Brian - To unsubscribe send email to m

[lace] Luton Museum Volunteers. Wardown Park. Can you help please?

and only used the Bedford Museum (Higgins) photograph in it, but I think it would be great if I could include the Wardown Park picture too, especially as they have been so kind to me over the years. A voice from the past. It will be nice to hello to you again. Smile. Brian - To unsubsc

[lace] Re Richard Dillingham... some good news

o be bored with my fanaticism. Just think, if I was a lace maker how I would be hassling you all!! So do not encourage me to take it up! Smile. Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.mode

[lace] Genealogist?

fusing picture of the man, was he married or not? Did he have children (illegitimate or not?) I think this member may be able to help me if she is not too busy. Fingers crossed! smile Your forgetful friend Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

[lace] The Lace Makers of Narsapur

http://www.spinifexpress.com.au/Bookstore/book/id=231/ The above link may be of interests to a few readers. It includes a podcast interview. Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

[lace] "Radicalism" amongst Lace makers in the 1800s! H E L P

ve written might emerge (It is bound to, you good folks know pretty well everything!) Thanks Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.

[lace] Help.....A practice bobbin I sold years ago... lost????????

hat bobbin that I had made, but I am being challenged that the picture I am using is not made by me. They could be right as I was not good at filing my collection in those days, but does anyone remember buying it off eBay from me? If so can they take a pic of it for me. Please. Many thanks

[lace] Royal Mistresses?

t;dull" article. Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] Re King George bobbin

Warley in Essex, and on 22 November reviewed the troops encamped on Coxheath, near Maidstone. This visit is the one which I believe to have been recorded on a Downton Bobbin. The owner told me a great story about it many years ago. Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Kings and Queens of England

uld be read "Richard King". Get out your collection and wow us with what you have. Give it a go. Smiles Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Pho

[lace] Re article Classification etc.

Sorry, but I failed to include the "Folder List" I mention as part of creating the folders for such a classification on you PC. I will send it to you individually as I doubt that many will want to create this on their PC. Sorry for that omission. Brian - To unsubscribe sen

[lace] The articles are posted in two sections of Arizona uni

Once on web docs (the link I have given you), the other on the Lace section Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker

[lace] Two new articles on "Webdocs" Arizona Uni

I like writing, and sharing my thoughts and ideas. They are far from perfect, but they are published at least as a starter (for 10!). Lemin, Brian. A Classification of Antique East Midland Lace Bobbins for Collectors., 25 pages. Posted October 19, 2016. <https://www.cs.arizona.edu/patte

[lace] Re Rannsom Dilligham.. transported. Botany Bay .......Inscription wrong?

only find a RICHARD DILLINGHAM VAN DIEMAN"S LAND in the convict records. Sorry about that, at the time I should have recorded it but I did not. Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, wri

[lace] New member ..welcome

if "mither" is an Australian word? Perhaps "hassle" is an equivalent?) Enjoy the list, great people and most willing to share knowledge skills, and antique lace bobbins. Happy to have you on-board Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Contact please: Pompi Parry

Hi, could you drop me a personal email please? Many thanks Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] Modern bobbin makers

' time, there will be someone like me writing a monograph about their achievements. I also need to mention particularly those artists who paint the bobbins. They are exquisite. Here is to your beautiful pillows -smiles Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachn

[lace] Bobbin restoration

on Webdocs that has some application to that topic. I will let you know when it is up on the web site. The act of restoring is not for everyone, but a horrible dirty bone bobbin devoid of its original glory seem such a sorry right. Brian PS now the price of every restorable bobbin will

[lace] restoration of antique lace bobbins?

eb docs. A bit different to what I am talking about now, but similar enough for me to raise this with you. Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.fl

[lace] Looking for a book?

7 year old French, now I only remember the rude words! Typical! I say that as I will use a translator if you write to me in French, but I also have a French "near" neighbor that might be able to help me. Keeping my fingers crossed. Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@ar

[lace] Hard disk failure... trying to remember my "Continental bobbin Member helper/Volunteer!"

years ago. I did write it up and it is on webdocs (Arizona uni). We did a few projects together, then I started to get too big for my boots and thought that I knew everything (write dictionary and discover how much you DO NOT know!!!) OK, that is about it for the time being, Apologies t

[lace] Combined thanks.

hen their work becomes vintage, the study of their skills and designs will be outstrip what I have done. Those who can do. "do", those who can't "do" write about it! Brian. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y.

[lace] Potted bio... got one!

Though I must be quick to add that the generous author has done more than just pot Gertrude! It is quite full and both interesting and absorbing. The "contract" with her is yet to be signed! :) What source this list is. Love you all. Brian - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] Gertrude Whiting - Potted Biography?

ime for it to appear on the net. (fair amount of time I think) I will be certain to let you know when it is up. Feeling good (!) as anyone who has finalized a long term project will know. Lots of thanks to lots of you good people. Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@a

[lace] Help with research please? Possibly genealogical????????

you write it up for publication. (Please) :) Many thanks. Brian PS I found a bobbin with FIVE sets of spangles on it! You may have seen it too. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.c

[lace] Wearing lace

I just thought I would brighten up the list (as it appears that some members would appreciate it) I like ladies wearing lace!! :) Sometimes they pop up on my computer screen and I have to tell Jean I was Googling "lace bobbins"! Light heartedly.With no disrespect meant.

[lace] encouraging young lace makers/artists

a "monster" by his lovely wife! :) (I think she loves me really!) Your friendly Monster Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] Looking for an antique/vintage bobbin with initials and a date?

collaboration with this lists members. :) Those were the days! Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] Do you have a "Transported" bobbin?

e are getting there. Thanks Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] Have you a "Suicide" bobbin?

me a note please. Also ask around of your bobbin collector friends.. Please:) Many thanks. Gee . I am relying on you all a lot.. Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

[lace] Flickr.... success.

I am in and registered and enjoying the pictures. Had a great "most of an hour" on the site. You guys are so clever.. Please do not ask me to learn to make lace.. I love it, I love the tools but I sincerely doubt I will take it up. :) Brian - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] Need help to get on to Flickr please

I am sorry to trouble you but I do not know how to get on to "Arachne's Flickr" to view photos. I would be glad of a helping hand. Many thanks Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

[lace] Re bead illustrations.

Thank you for your help spiders. I now have even an expanded table of beads with illustrations that have been donated to me. Many thanks Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

[lace] Lace Maker's Horse/ Pillow Horse Picture... OK

Thanks for the help. I now have a legit Pillow Horse Picture. :) Brian Beads to come _ I am using the Free version of SPAMfighter <http://www.spamfighter.com/len> . SPAMfighter has removed 75 of my spam emails to date. Do you have a slow PC?

[lace] Help again.....Stuck for special spangle beads? and perhaps a vintage pillow horse? For the Dictionary

the story correctly. The other thing I am looking for is an antique/vintage pillow horse picture please. Thanks again Brian _ I am using the Free version of SPAMfighter <http://www.spamfighter.com/len> . SPAMfighter has removed 75 of my spam emails to da

[lace] I am up to "L"!

stick" Can anyone help please? Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] Pins... pretty well sorted! but...

ged to illustrate all of Freemans pins which is very helpful. Anyway if you can help with any pics that will be good.. but I am now pressing on with the job and will review what I have when I have been through the first draft of the Dictionary. You are really good friends. Thank you Brian -

[lace] Wright on Pins (Romance of the Lace Pillow) and sort of good news

u. I am finding this fascinating!!! J Brian I have an eBook (PDF) of Wright.. the mistakes could well be the OCR difficulty Now Read ON!!! I have found a set of diagrams that cover most of the pins I need. Not the same as actual Pictures but if you look in "Pillow Lace i

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