[lace] Lace address in Paris

Thank you very much for your replies. I can see that we are fortunate here in Spain, as craft shops where to buy all type of supplies for patchwork, crosstitch, laces, knitting, and textiles have not disappear yet! Best regards. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain. -- Carolina de la Guardia

[lace] Lace address in Paris

Maybe any of our spiders in France can tell me any interesting craft shop in Paris where to buy lace supplies, books, patterns, and so.. Thank you. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain. -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/ Private apartments for rent on Spanish Coast

[lace] Spanish magazine (was webshots)

Jean Barrett wrote: . In Prague however there was a supplier from Spain, sorry I cannot remember their names, and they carried lots of back issues. They were at the NEC last December as well. Perhaps they also go to Lace events in Europe. I picked up about 3 single issues which all had several

Re: [lace] Re webshots

Here it is the link: http://community.webshots.com/album/276800987QaKjqF If does not work for you. Enter the home page of Webshots and click on Search box: Arachne Once inside, click on Rhiannon's creations. Hope this helps. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain -- Carolina de la Guardia New Witch Stitch

[lace] split cloth stitch quadrants

http://www.bigginslace.co.uk/bestbookmarks.htm and several other Torchon patterns on the same site show split cloth stitch quadrants. Te pictures are vague. I tried to immitate them as shown on http://www.xs4all.nl/~falkink/spleten.jpg It looks like happy a mutant. Can somebody tell or show me how

[lace] Spanish blonda

Hello to all spiders, I have posted up on my web only for some days a picture, (taken from the book Les puntes al coixi a Catalunya ahir i avui), which shows the hanky that the Queen Victoria of Battenberg received as a gift on occasion of her wedding with Alfonso XIII, King of Spain. The

[lace] Message for Pat Kasell

Sorry to post this to the list. Pat if you read this message, please contact me again. The mails are bounced to me. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain. -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/ Private apartments for rent on Spanish Coast http://www.winterinspain.com - To

Re: [lace] double/half (retry)

This makes sense for me. Carolina, from a frozen Barcelona. (Spain) _ Carolina de la Guardia http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego Apartments for rent on Spanish Coast http://www.winterinspain.com J. Falkink wrote: In Dutch we also have name variants for the same stitches. But it are consistent

[lace] Magna pins for holding lace

Here it is the mail that Dominique has sent to me, though I think that what she really wanted was to send it to the list. hi everyone could I suggest magnaPins as gifts for european secret pals ? I don't think they've made it to the old continent yet ... dominique from Paris, france. --

[lace] MagnaPins for Holding Lace

After a long discussion with Devon today, I've decided to tell you about MagnaPin Jewelry Fasteners, which might meet a need lace wearers have. Two sets are $26.50 + p/h. Thank you Jeri I have considered very interesting your information. It is not known here in Spain this little and so

[lace] Gran Canaria

Hello all, Arne wrote: Therefore I will ask if any of you know about places to go, or museums to visit, to see and experience bobbin lace in the island of Gran Canaria. Canary Islands have not a great tradition on laces, but there are a lot of artisans that work nowadays embroidery. I have found

[lace] Milanese

I ordered the book 50 New milanese lace paterns last 2th. October, and I received the book 2 weeks ago from Amazon co.uk. Price: 18.27 GBP including shipping to Spain. Beutiful book for all who are in love of Milanese Lace ! Regards. Carolina.Barcelona. Spain. __ Carolina de la Guardia

[lace] Ribbon gimps

I haven't seen Tahiti Ribbon, but I'd guess from its name that it is a very narrow ribbon, Here in UK we can get double sided satin ribbon that's only 1.5mm wide (made by Offray). I have used that as a gimp in torchon. Brenda Brenda, which grid size you use to work these torchon patterns and

[lace] Re: Thread and Pricking chart

Here it is the complete address for Brenda Paternoster Pricking Chart http://users.argonet.co.uk/users/paternoster/lace/threadsize/threadsize.html Carolina. Barcelona. Spain. -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/ Private apartments for rent on Spanish Coast

[lace] Problems accessing Thread and Pricking chart

I typed the address all right and added the last part of the link, in my sent folder is the mail OK. I cannot understand why it has appeared on Arachne with space after the last / again. Mysteries of the cyber Carolina -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/

[lace] lace in sculptures

Hello all, This is just to share a link to an italian page where you will find lace details of sculptures. They are gorgeous! http://www.fioretombolo.net/monumentale1.htm http://www.fioretombolo.net/monumentale2.htm Enjoy them! Carolina. Barcelona. Spain. -- Carolina de la Guardia

[lace] torchon zig zag trails

Hello Noelene, Here it is the web where you can find all the information about torchon technique, and specially zig zag trail: http://perso.wanadoo.fr/aplimouzin/torchon/ I would like to give a big thank you to this french website for their generosity, sharing with all lacemakers worldwide all

[lace] pattern copyright and adaptations

Very interested in this thread. Now here is a thought - I have a pattern which I bought last year for some free lace. Now the 'pricking' is not a pricking in the true sense of the word - it is simply a the outline drawing of the pin lines with no holes marked. (Yes, very free lace indeed).

[lace] Re: Working hands-up (v. long)

Hello all, Here in Spain, we work since ever hands-up, on a firm long pillow, or a bolster pillow. do you do half stitch as TC, instead of CT? As Gabriele explained, you don't *have to*, but it makes sense, because of the possibility of the bobbins tangling up either when they're hanging down

Re: [lace] Slovak lace site question

Helene Gannac wrote: Tamara wrote: ...click on Vzorniky, and you'll see a booklet for sale, with a selection of lace patterns from Bobova (no thongs, though g)... http://www.cipka.sk/ Nice site, Tamara. I was interested by the Cipka section. Is that a magazine? Have they got lots of patterns in

[lace] What bobbins are these?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=8121630093ssPageN ame=STRK:MEWA:IT Item number 8121630093 Hello all, The bobbins that are displayed on Ebay with the above reference are the most common spanish bobbins. You can find them actually in whatever lace supplier. It is

[lace] Re. book

Ruth Hickman wrote: I am looking for a book, it is an Italian book, now I hope this is the title as I do not know any Italian. l'aite del ricoma tombolo the ISBN # is 88-440-1383-1 Here it is the page where you can find the book you are looking for:

[lace] laces used by judges

Hello all, Some weeks ago, I put a question about which was the use of lace on attorneys or judges dress. Sure I did not express myself appropriate and my question did not make sense for you, so I had no reply. My nears say that I am obstinate, so I am here again asking you: Does it exists the

[lace] survey

I am currently working an edge for tray cover, this is one of the 10 patterns that will be included in my second book of Witch Stitch Lace, there is no date yet to be published, maybe January 2005. I usually work only a pattern at a time. Some time ago, I had 2 patterns in different pillows and

[lace] tape lace

Hello Lorelei, Devon, Ilske, I have been delayed in replying as I have been compiling information from different sources. Ilske wrote: Could you find out a bit more precise since when the Witch Stitch Lace was made in Spain. Could this lace belong to the laces they invate at the end of the

[lace] romanian point lace

This is the information taken from Peasant and erudite arts and textiles in Spain APECYL 1999, about mac-rame: The name of mac-rame is arabic in origin and means knot. The knots are made with hands and it is originated by the Assyrian people. Macrame had been worked by all Spanish communities

[lace] seven

We, here in Spain it is very common to hear that somebody has 7 lives as cats. It is said, referring to people who has survived to a dangerous situation. Regards. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain. -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/ Private apartments rent in Spanish Coast

[lace] plastic for prickings

This brings to mind the solution suggested when this subject was last on the list (two years ago, maybe?) There are little devices sold in craft shops which laminate anything you want Whereas, my question is: Is this laminate shine or matte? It is known that shined plastic is not good for sight,

[lace] lace weddings

Hello all, It is evident that things cannot be made late in night, when once feels tired and sleepy. So, thank you Bjarne for informing me that the lady wearing a very nice lace collar was H. M. the Queen of Denmark, Marguerite. I have NOW included too, the picture of the scale sailing ship

[lace] lace and weddings

Hello all, Thank you Antje, for the detailed description you made of the different laces exhibited in the Royal Wedding. As a complementary information, I have put on my web some closed pictures of the veil that the Princess Letizia wore, as well as the Spanish mantillas that H.M. the Queen

[lace] Re.:a lace story

Hello all, Sulochona wrote: The mantilla sounds so impressive . . it there a picture somewhere on the Internet ? I have added a page on my site with some pictures taken during the Lace Day in Arenys and my visit to the Mares Lace Museum. Two pictures of the Spanish mantilla, which I would like

[lace] Finca cotton thread

I got some Finca cotton thread from Biggins the other day and I think it is a beautiful thread to work with, so easy to keep a neat tension. Has anyone else tried this thread? Yes Rikki I know it very well and this is the thread I use when I work with cotton threads. It is not only cheaper

[lace] passementerie

Hello all, The word passementerie in French possibly comes from the original: pasamanería that in Spanish refers to ribbons and trims prior to laces as we know today. The meaning of the word literally expresses to pass something between hands, so in this case the ribbons and trims made only

[lace] Re: Witch Stitch

Jean Barrett wrote: Now, what do I do with my large arachne spider? t-shirt? Bag? Hat? Watch out for her at Scarborogh and Prague. Thanks Carolina it's a lovely design. Jean in Cleveland U.K. Hello Jean and all, Congratulations!!! It is great. A weekend is a record time for a first time witch

Re: [lace] question

Lynn, Just save the image to hard disk and then open it with a picture program as could be Photoshop or Photopaint. Print then from the chosen program. The actual size will be 100% Hope this helps. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain. -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/

[lace] witch stitch lace book

Hello all, This is just to let you know that Trillium Bobbin Lace is carrying now the book Witch Stitch Lace for overseas lacemakers. http://trilliumlace.ca/ My best regards. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain. -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/

[lace] arachne spider

I have been told that there have been some problems when downloading the pattern in PDF file. Just to let you know that the files have to be read with Acrobat Reader v. 5.0 or higher. If the problem persists, please contact me and I shall send privately the pattern. Thank you very much to all

[lace] Torchon history

Hello all, As far as I know, Point of Spain laces were worked ones in torchon and other as plaited laces with gold and silver threads. (S. XV, XVI and XVII), so at that time torchon technique existed yet. You can find some information on the web: Museo del Encaje de Castilla y Leon:

[lace] visit to a lace dealer

Rosemary Brown wrote: I promised that I would report back after my visit to a local lace dealer's. The visit was truly a treat, and all because one of our number (I don't remember who) had advertised the web address to us all. Thank you! It was me, who reported the web address to all

[lace] Witch Stitch lace book

Hello all, Just to let you know that Roseground Tatting Lacemaking Supplies. now provided of a secure site shop on line http://www.roseground.com/ is carrying my book on Spanish Braid Lace Witch Stitch Lace, so you can now get it from there. I hope this benefit all as I myself cannot accept

[lace] Annual Lace Day Event

Hello spiders, Just to let you know that the Annual Great Lace Day Event in Cataluña, will be held next 16th. May in Sant Adrian del Besos (just 10 Km. from Barcelona). Event with 4.500 lacemakers working open air from 10,00 to 17,00 hours. It will be located just beside the Universal Forum of

[lace] antique lace

Hello all, Browsing the net I have found this excellent web: http://www.mendes.co.uk/index.html Just for those who like antique lace it is worth to visit it and enjoy the different techniques... or buy some of the items shown on it. Regards from a sunny and warm Barcelona where more than winter

[lace] Help on lace program

Here it is the web for the German Lace Program Knipling http://www.knipling.de/knipling/knipling-kn24en.html Hope this helps. Carolina. barcelona. Spain -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/ http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/encajebrujo.html - To unsubscribe send

[lace] famous lacemakers

Roslyn wrote: I read this week a filler in the paper that said all the famous lacemakers were men. Now I don't know famous lacemakers nor if they were men or women, but I had always thought that the men associated with lace were more like middlemen. As far as I know, here in Catalonia (Spain),

[lace] Knipling program

I'm trying to reach the vendor of Knipling 2.4 (www.knipling.de) so I can purchase the software, and have not received a response. Does anyone know whether the vendor is still selling this software, and, if he is, how to reach him? Here it is the page where you can place the order and find

[lace] pillow size

Diana wrote: It is enormous- 72 cms, 28 1/2 inches. It is nice to put a whole pattern on it and not have to move it. However, it is just so big and heavy that I usually choose another block type pillow. I agree with you that it is not comfortable to work, on a round so big pillow. I am making

[lace] Witch Stitch lace booklet

For all those who were interested on the lace called in Spanish Punto Brujo (Witch Stitch Lace), I can say that finally has been finished and printed the 26 pages booklet. I have posted some sample pages of it on my web: http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/encajebrujo.html Regards. Carolina.

[lace] lacemaker monument

Hi all, Today, I have received from the Town Hall of Arenys de Munt, the picture of the lacemaker monument that just has been placed last week in the center of the village, and yes Jean, very near to the Lace Museum. I have posted the pictures of both lace monuments: That of Arenys de Mar

[lace] lacemaker monument

OOoops, sorry here it is the page: http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/arenys.html -- Carolina de la Guardia http//www.geocities.com/carolgallego http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/encajebrujo.html - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL

[lace] Dissertation about lace marketing

Look at the numbers Carolina (Gallego) gives us when she posts about the Spanish events -- hundreds come, with almost no enticement (vendors, yes; but not much in the way of workshops, if the whole thing takes place in one day). Usually there are lace day events once a year in many villages

[lace] Lacemaker monument

Hi Jean and Clay and all who have been interested on this thread: Up to the moment it has not been published any picture of the lacemaker monument in Arenys de Munt, whereas I have contacted the Town Hall and I hope I could have any in the next days. I have to say that the village is divided

[lace] Lacemaker monument

Hi all, It is not very usual that nowadays we can read on a newspaper that a monument to the lacemaker has been placed in the village of Arenys, 40 Km. from Barcelona. The village was a well known lace manufacturing center in the 17th. century, and its lacemakers have been a reference to all