Re: [lace] Looking for a source of netting for embroidery

Do you have a color preference? Sent from my iPad > On Mar 18, 2020, at 4:27 PM, Penelope Piip wrote: > > Hi, > > I am searching for a source of netting (6 squares to the inch) for embroidery. > > I found www.filetlace.net but unfortunately the website has closed down from > 29th February u

Re: [lace] Lassen question

Lassen is a technique for joining fine lace. It is done with very fine thread which is used to wrap small bundles invisibly. Corner work is continuous. It doesn't require the finer thread. I'm frustrated that I can't remember more! I also can't find my copy of "Het Lassen", which covers

Re: [lace] 25 years on Arachne

I think the t was earlier than 1998. I discovered lacemaking that year, and I believe Arachne had been active for a year or two before that! But regardless, if Arachne had not been there, I never would have gotten so hooked! Sent from my iPad > On Apr 28, 2019, at 3:07 AM, Ilske Thomsen > w

Re: [lace] Thomas Lester by Anne Buck

Hi Susan! Thanks for the book review. I am going to take this opportunity to disagree with the source of your quote regarding their assessment of Torchon. Actually, I believe that like any other lace style, Torchon is quite lovely when used by talented designers, and worked by sensitive lac

Re: [lace] Flickr account for photos

I am so sorry for all of the confusion about the funding of our Flickr account! I simply misread something and jumped to the wrong conclusion! So please. Do not try to set up an account to reimburse me! The cost is really not an issue for me, because it is very small. (Less than $20 a ye

Re: [lace] Alice Howell hacked?

Has anyone actually tried to call Alice on the phone?! Or perhaps other Arachnids in the NW would have more info... Clay Sent from my iPad > On Jan 16, 2019, at 11:13 AM, Devon Thein wrote: > > I am wondering if these messages from Alice Howell asking the list, > as though a single person,

Re: [lace] Most difficult lace

Yes, I agree? Sent from my iPad > On May 21, 2018, at 9:22 AM, Lbuyred wrote: > > I think my vote would go to Mechlin as the most difficult lace. It is not > too bad if you use pins in the ground. But I find it almost impossible to > control without the pins. > > I make Binche lace pretty

[lace] Anny’s patterns

them. “Virginia”. (A Cardinal on flowering Dogwood) “Haspengouw”. (Interesting book marker with fruits) “Etta J’sButterfly” “Winter Fairy” (One of my favorites... I’ve made it several times,) “DC’sCherry Blossoms” Clay Clay Blackwell Virginia, USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email

Re: [lace] defining lace

Sent from my iPad There are > On Apr 5, 2018, at 9:20 AM, Sue Babbs wrote: > > snip... > This made me wonder if is possible for Devon to include any historical display > boards with photos of early needle and bobbin lace (in white) and the > colourful braids from which the bobbin lace evolv

[lace] Block pillows

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Re: [lace] bobbin

When bobbins are turned on wood or bone that has not been cured (ie., allowed to dry completely), the drying process continues and warping can result. That’s because unless a bobbin comes from dead center of a branch, there will be more concentric rings on one side than the other. Sent fro m

Re: [lace] Washington Monument lace by Anny?

The last time Anny was in the US, she left all of the patterns she had with me. I sold a lot of them and was able to send her the funds. I still have a few patterns and folders left, so if anyone wants something, I can send the money to her family. Clay Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2018,

[lace] Vintage Christmas Ornaments | Christmas Tree Trimmings

/ornaments Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA Sent from my iPad - 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] Joining ends of a crown

I have found that setting up "magic threads" in the beginning allows you to make a very clean and nearly invisible join at the end. Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA Sent from my iPad > On Oct 18, 2017, at 10:35 PM, Sally Jenkins wrote: > > The joins will be mostly cloth sti

Re: [lace] Lace Group scam -- warning

Woah! Thanks for the warning! Clay Sent from my iPad > On Oct 5, 2017, at 11:13 AM, "lacel...@frontier.com" > wrote: > > This just happened to my lace group in the USA. > My treasurer received an email from "me" requesting a check mailed > immediately. When questioned, the scammer said it w

Re: [lace] Pictures added to Flickr.

Of course, we also have our card and ornament exchanges as well! This might be a good time to start the conversation about how to maintain the site should anything happen to prevent me from continuing. Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg,VA, USA > On Aug 20, 2017, at 12:27 PM, Diana Smith &

Re: [lace] mold on a velvet covered roller pillow

it goes! Clay Clay Blackwell in Lynchburg, VA, USA Sent from my iPad > On Jul 30, 2017, at 11:35 AM, 백서라 wrote: > > Hi there, this is my first posting and it's an emergency > i'm just starting to get back into lace after a long break and to my horror >

Re: [lace] pins for wire lace

I have several boxes, and I am fairly certain I hit them at my local quilt shop! Clay Sent from my iPad > On Jul 25, 2017, at 4:12 PM, > wrote: > > Quick update--I have asked a friend in the quilting/notions supply business > about the Bohin #4 30x0.85 pins that Lauran recommended to see if

Re: [lace] Winding bobbins with a string

I think that the direction we wind our bobbins is determined by the "S" or "Z" twist of the thread, not by the type of bobbins being used. Clay Sent from my iPad > On Jul 12, 2017, at 11:10 AM, Malvary Cole wrote: > > Susan wrote --how does this work with Idrija bobbins where we are winding

Re: [lace] How to wind bobbins usig just a string

Thank you Agnes! I saw this done at a convention years ago, but did not remember what she did! This is great when you just need to wind one or two bobbins and don't want to drag out the bobbin winder! Clay Sent from my iPad > Yesterday I made a short video on how to wind bobbins using just a

Re: [lace] Conneaut, Ohio lace exhibit

Good job, Susan! Congratulations! Clay Sent from my iPad > On Jul 1, 2017, at 11:01 AM, Susan wrote: > > WHEW--it is up! A bit more grade school bulletin board-ish than I had > intended but up nonetheless. The library closed yesterday at 7pm so there > were a few items that didn't get hun

Re: [lace] "age spots"

Over the years, I have read numerous articles addressing this issue. There are two "sub categories" IMHO, old collected lace and modern lace owned by the maker which has acquired the off-colors. The causes that seem most plausible to me are... Old laces have been infamously exposed to conditio

Re: [lace] Photos of my lace stand

the lacemaker. Does it get in the way? Or would it have been harder to find had it been on one side or the other under the pillow. Just curious!! I would be very interested in your printed instructions! Thanks for sharing. Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, Virginia, USA > On May 14, 2017, at 12:30

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

I agree that this is the perfect home for the Collectors Guide to Lace Bobbins! Clay Sent from my iPad > On May 6, 2017, at 4:45 AM, Jay Ekers wrote: > > You have had some articles published on the 'Arizona archives', > https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/ > > Is this not suitab

Re: [lace] Lier Lace??

Hi Mary, The short answer is that it is lace embroidered on mesh or net. It is a lovely lace. Other answers have provided links. Clay Sent from my iPad > On Apr 27, 2017, at 7:43 PM, mary carey wrote: > > Hi All, > > > Could someone please explain to this uneducated Lacemaker what Lier i

Re: [lace] Re: Convention-public day

That has always been my understanding as well. Thank you Anita, for pointing that out. Clay Sent from my iPad > On Apr 21, 2017, at 3:07 PM, Anita Hansen wrote: > > I haven't found the words with the exact policy for this year, but in the > past the vending and display rooms have usuall bee

Re: [lace] Anniversary ideas for a small guild?

Martha, I agree with Sue, and our regional guild often uses Chris Parsons (UK), who can provide a painted bobbin based on your picture, or Richard Worthen(US) for hand-turned and pyrographed bobbins. Clay Sent from my iPad > On Apr 10, 2017, at 1:28 PM, Sue Harvey wrote: > > Hello Martha,

Re: [lace] Arachne Flickr

I know this sounds like I have "lost it", but is anyone else (besides Susan?) having problems with their internet connection? I can't get online any more (but if you're seeing this, apparently I can get out as did Susan. ) If any of you has an idea about how to help someone fix this proble

[lace] Checking in...

While my email service seems to be intact, since the last update to Apple iOS the other functions of the system seem to have gone on hiatus. Has anyone else experienced this, or is it just my local service? FYI, I took it to my local service provider, and the person had no clue. I had handed

Re: [lace] Arachne Flickr

P.s. The icon that linked to Arachne looks line a "head and shoulders" icon. Sent from my iPad > On Feb 18, 2017, at 5:17 PM, Clay Blackwell wrote: > > Hi Susan, > > I went in by clicking on the Arachne link at the bottom of your email. What > popped up were pi

Re: [lace] Arachne Flickr

Hi Susan, I went in by clicking on the Arachne link at the bottom of your email. What popped up were pictures of extreme sports. I had a vertical menu beside the pictures, and scrolled down to a link farther down which brought up Arachne. Hope this helps! Clay Sent from my iPad > On Feb

Re: [lace] Lappets versus collars and cuffs

transitioned to embroidery with cut-outs, until finally someone realized how much expensive linen was being wasted, and that began the development of lace, as we know it. I believe that lappets are a later fashion development which happened to employ lace. Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA

Fwd: [lace] lily lappet - pattern?

Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Clay Blackwell > Date: February 7, 2017 at 7:25:56 PM EST > To: devonth...@gmail.com > Subject: Re: [lace] lily lappet - pattern? > > During all of my years in making lace... mostly from reconstructions... I can say withou

Re: [lace] Support pin in Binche cloth areas

I use support pins in Binche Lace primarily at take-ins and take-outs, especially where the work is in half-stitch. Without the support pin, the worker thread tends to pull the passives away from the edge, leaving an undesirable hole. I use the finest insect pins I can find, and put a dot of

Re: [lace] Support pin in Binche cloth areas

Perfect! This is my system as well! My own addition to this is a pin that indicates a temporary pin! I use insect pins for this, and paint their tops with a touch of ail polish! However you learn this, it is a crucial technique for advanced laces! Sent from my iPad > On Feb 4, 2017, at 3:33

[lace] Unexpected addition to my emails!

I sent a message to a friend today which had an attachment of a picture I had taken recently, and beneath my message was the following,. Happy Birthday, Jessica! Duis nonsequ ismodol oreetuer iril dolore facidunt, vulluptat mani volore consecte dolesed dolor se feum velit ver adionse mag

Re: [lace] Lace on my window

Beautiful! Clay Virginia, USA - 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/

Fwd: [lace] Jean and David Leader

Yay! Good news! Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Jean Leader > Date: January 19, 2017 at 4:23:13 PM EST > To: Clay Blackwell > Cc: lace@arachne.com > Subject: Re: [lace] Jean and David Leader > > Dear Clay, > Thank you for your concern. We are

[lace] Jean and David Leader

et us know? Naturally we hope they are safe! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA - 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] Christmas Lace Star has now been mounted

Sorry!I was so focused on trimming the last post that Iit the wrong button and didn't say what I wanted to say! Sue, it is stunning! I love the simplicity of the frame. How will you display this? Clay Sent from my iPad > On Jan 5, 2017, at 12:37 PM, Sue Babbs wrote: > > > http://www.

Re: [lace] Christmas Lace Star has now been mounted

Sent from my iPad > On Jan 5, 2017, at 12:37 PM, Sue Babbs wrote: > > It’s off the pillow and I am on the whole very pleased with it. It’s in a > free-standing comet-shaped metal frame (also sold by the online shop where I > got the pattern). I laid it down on black velvet to get contrast for a

Re: [lace] Russian tape lace

Yes indeed! In tight places they be used three or four times, if not more! Clay Sent from my iPad > On Jan 5, 2017, at 10:02 AM, Susan wrote: > > Does this lace ever use a pivot pin? Or are all turns made like regular tape > lace? I've got a very tight curve. Many thanks for any suggestio

Re: [lace] no longer available

Sylvie, could you maybe post a picture of some of these bobbins on Arachne's Flickr page? A picture is worth a thousand words! (See addy at the bottom of the page... Clay Sent from my iPad > On Jan 4, 2017, at 5:37 PM, sylvie nguyen wrote: > > The continental bobbins, made by Neil Keats, a

Re: [lace] Christmas Lace Star finished

Beautiful! I look forward to seeing it framed! Clay Sent from my iPad > On Jan 2, 2017, at 6:59 PM, Sue Babbs wrote: > > A while back I saw a lace comet with a Christmas scene in it on Facebook, and > knew I wanted to make it. I finally started it in September and didn’t > manage to get it f

Re: [lace] Arachne Flickr page

Thank you Geri, for your kind words! I am so grateful for Sue Babbs who has been able to preserve our Flickr page! The fact is that I had a serious head injury about 18 months ago, and this has impacted my ability to stay on top of things! Fortunately, Sue has been able to take the lead and keep

Re: [lace] Re: Arachne Flickr page

The entire site appears differently on my iPad, but it looks as though now anyone can upload now... Sent from my iPad > On Dec 30, 2016, at 5:54 PM, Sue Babbs wrote: > > Clay and I have now changed the password – email me personally if you want > to know it, as we don’t want to put it on Arach

Re: [lace] Arachne Flickr page

Sue, I haven't been in for a while,but it sounds as if I need to change the password. I'll do it tomorrow and let you know how it goes... Clay Sent from my iPad > On Dec 30, 2016, at 4:36 PM, Beth Marshall wrote: > > Hi Sue and everyone > > Has anyone but me had difficulty logging into the

Re: [lace] Pincushions

Hi Sally, Hope your Christmas has been grand! Several years ago, I found a lovely large (4" diameter, but only about 1 - 2 " high) pincushion at JoAnn Fabrics which has stood the test of time, as well as providing plenty of room for lots of different kinds of pins! The pincushion has section

Re: [lace] 2016 ornament exchange

I hope our link has not been broken! Received the following from Susan, but have not gotten from other Arachne members! I have gotten a short (and beautiful) question... (see below) My response and concern is that if you are not connected to the link immediately, don't follow unknown lin

Re: [lace] IOLI Bulletin & Membership fees.

I just received the summer issue today. I am in Virginia... Clay Sent from my iPad > On Oct 24, 2016, at 11:41 PM, Susan E Babbs wrote: > > Still not received the summer one. I wish IOLI sent out routine reminders of > membership dues. I generally subscribe for two years at a time, and was

Re: [lace] Linen thread

I have seen many fine old Binche pieces in the German Lace Guild's museum, and the threads were extremely fine. Even a tiny slub would have affected the quality of the lace! In the old flax, not only were the fibers much finer, but they were also much longer, so that allowed fine threads which

Re: [lace] Linen thread

My perspective is that there a variety of qualities of linen that give us multiple options when planning a project. Some threads are fairly smooth, and others have lots of slubs. The art of matching the thread to the design is part of the fun! Clay Sent from my iPad > On Oct 16, 2016, at 2:

Re: [lace] Hi, New Member here.

A couple of years ago, I had a TBI (traumatic brain injury) which affected my memory. I am still dealing with memory issues, but my Neurologist strongly recommended eye-hand activities, and was delighted to know I am a lacemaker. The quality of my lace suffered in the beginning, and I had to w

Re: [lace] Lace Guild UK index to Lace magazine

ugs! And Thanks! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA Sent from my iPad > On Oct 4, 2016, at 11:58 AM, Malvary Cole wrote: > > I must confess that it is me who currently does the index. I've been doing > it for 2-3 years now. Just indexing the most recent issue (163). I als

[lace] Storm!

To all of my irreplaceable friends in the path of the storm... I have room for you to come and ride it out! Batten your hatches and head north. Pets are welcome... (yes, more than one, we'll manage) but if possible, bring a crate if behavior is questioned... my cat will live under my bed, an

Re: [lace] Gertrude Whiting - Potted Biography?

Congratulations Brian, on completing this Herculean task! I am eager to see it! Clay Sent from my iPad - 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/

[lace] Re: Distressing news

relieved. I'm trusting that a life as young as this can still bond to her mother Her MIL has been there for the duration, and this has been a Godsend for her. > > Thank you for your prayers! They were heard!!! Clay Sent from my iPad > On Sep 3, 2016, at 10:32 AM, Clay Blackwell

Re: [lace] Danish 'Little Hearts'

Make that, "the smocking". Sent from my iPad > On Sep 3, 2016, at 4:56 PM, Clay Blackwell wrote: > > I agree with Nancy. I used this pattern, (gulp), almost 19 years ago to make > not one, but two gowns for two grandsons born in December, 1998! Since they > we

Re: [lace] Danish 'Little Hearts'

I agree with Nancy. I used this pattern, (gulp), almost 19 years ago to make not one, but two gowns for two grandsons born in December, 1998! Since they were boys, the stocking was more predominate than the lace, but they had lace around the neckline and on the sleeves. I hope to live long

[lace] Distressing news

For all of the Lacemakers who came to Lace at Sweet Briar, and enjoyed the expert massages that Angelic Yousef gave us... Angelic had a beautiful baby girl about ten days ago. The baby is fine, but Angelic was hospitalized yesterday with pneumonia. She has not had much contact with the baby

Re: [lace] Fw: [Superior Threads Newsletter] We LOVE Silk Threads! Save 25% on Kimono Silk

I would like to hear Brenda Patternosta's stats on this lace! It sounds good! Sent from my iPad > On Aug 25, 2016, at 6:48 PM, Sue Babbs wrote: > > Has anyone tried using this silk thread for lacemaking or sewing? I have > just been sent their newsletter and see that there are lots of colour

Re: [lace] Feast of Magazines

Lucky you!!! Sounds like several evenings worth of feasts! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA Sent from my iPad > On Aug 16, 2016, at 4:09 PM, Malvary Cole wrote: > > Just retrieved my mail from the box and found Lace Society magazine Lacemaking > and Lace Guild magazine

Re: [lace] luck to my lace pillow?

You have been blessed! Sent from my iPad > On Aug 14, 2016, at 6:45 PM, Nancy Neff wrote: > > I must tell someone about this. I had a visit this afternoon from the > tiniest spider I've ever seen--her body is the size of the head of a lace > pin (not a glass-headed pin but a regular lace pin),

Re: [lace] working with a bolster pillow

You might try to double hitch them if you aren't already. Clay Sent from my iPad > On Aug 2, 2016, at 1:36 PM, sylvie nguyen wrote: > > Hello, > Having just finished my first lace motif on a bolster pillow, I'm in need > of advice. My Idrija bobbins, wound with linen thread, repeatedly had >

Re: [lace] Lace and spider fabric

I found the fabrics in JoAnn's. It is much darker than it appears in the pictures I've seen. I doubt that the other source is copying. More likely it is buying from the same wholesale source that JoAnn's buys from. Clay Sent from my iPad > On Aug 2, 2016, at 11:18 AM, Regina Haring wrote

Re: [lace] lace and spider fabric

> do your own printing, either on paper, or on printable fabric, but you'd > be limited to the width of your printer. > > *Marianne* > > Marianne Gallant > Vernon, BC Canada > m...@shaw.ca > http://threadsnminis.blogspot.ca, https://www.facebook.com/GallantCreation/ >

Re: [lace] lace and spider fabric

It's perfect for lacemaker projects. However, I believe this is paper, not fabric... :( Clay Blackwell Lynchburg VA, USA Sent from my iPad > On Jul 30, 2016, at 3:00 PM, Janice Blair wrote: > > I can forsee some raffle prizes next year for our Arachne free raffle using

Re: [lace] Lace as Art?

Thank you so much for expressing why I have not been interested in this discussion! Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2016, at 5:16 PM, Sandi Woods wrote: > > I too, along with other lacemakers, have been rather too busy to join this > somewhat ridiculous discussion. Invited to the IOLI Conven

Re: [lace] Supporting young lacemakers

I totally agree! Sent from my iPad > On Jul 23, 2016, at 6:42 PM, Marianne Gallant wrote: > > I think this discussion is going in the wrong direction. We don't need > young 'artists' to continue the art of lacemaking. If you come right > down to it, it is not really an 'art form' like a pain

Re: [lace] Antique divider pins?

Hi Brian, I have attached a picture of an antique pin I have. It is silver, and I suspect that it may have been a hat pin! In fact, a lacemaker could use it for both, if so inclined! I know that Arachne will trim the picture, but hopefully you will be able to see it. If not, let me know and I'

Re: [lace] bobbin winders

, so you can wind while watching TV! I know that Holly carries this, but you might want to check Snowgoose as well to compare cost as well as shipping! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA. USA Sent from my iPad > On May 27, 2016, at 6:08 AM, sylvie nguyen wrote: > > Can anyone know wh

Re: [lace] Fwd: Continental metal bobbin wonder

freely again. Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA. USA Sent from my iPad > On May 23, 2016, at 9:28 PM, Dianne wrote: > > Hi, I wonder if someone can help me. > > I purchased a bobbin winder at a lacemaking event a couple of years ago. I > have been using it this winter

Re: [lace] Re happy birthday

When I first started making lace, my dear friend Tamara Duval gave me a bone commemorative bobbin which celebrated the first anniversary of Arachne. The date of the anniversary on the bobbin is 4/96. So, it would seem that the list is 20 years old!!! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA

Re: [lace] Magic threads

I have found you on Facebook and looked at the shawl! *Very* pretty! Congrats! Clay Sent from my iPad > On Apr 11, 2016, at 4:23 PM, Ann-Marie Lördal wrote: > > Hi > I have been off bobbinlace for about 10 years and have not read this list > since then. I have now found the inspiration again

Re: [lace] Biggins / Presencia

That is just so sad. I really fear for the livelihood of our precious art! Sent from my iPad > On Mar 22, 2016, at 5:45 PM, Brenda Paternoster > wrote: > > Hi Liz > > It’s because Presencia Spain are insolvent. The conditions the > administrators are imposing - big price increase, payment i

Re: [lace] Bobbin lace in Celtic nations?

Reading Brenda's knowledgeable review of the apparent absence of lacemaking in Celtic regions reminds me of something I have seen for years in Virginia! Reenactment of Civil War battles were all over the entire country in recent years, and reenactors were everywhere! The problem is, lots of w

Re: [lace] Binche Rabbits

Susan and Eve... Just to confirm, I have Folio II, and it is definitely the first pattern in the folder! A very sweet piece! Clay Sent from my iPad > On Mar 9, 2016, at 4:04 PM, Susan Roberts wrote: > > Hi Eve > > I think the pattern you want is in Memoire II by Kumiko (this one has a gree

Re: [lace] Binche Rabbits

Hi Eve, The Rabbit handkerchief was designed by Kumiko Nakazaki and is the first pattern in her "Memoire II" folio. She is a gifted designer, and one of the last (and youngest) still teaching from the Kantcentrum Master Class! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA Sent from my

Re: [lace] Recommendations for beginner Binche books

"old-fashioned" laces of Bruges, with a very solid coverage of reading and following color code and diagrams. Be still, my heart! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA,USA Sent from my iPad > On Feb 13, 2016, at 6:58 PM, Clay Blackwell wrote: > > Hi Debora, > > I read

Re: [lace] Recommendations for beginner Binche books

Hi Debora, I read your initial inquiry, and did not answer right away because I needed to think about my own path, and what worked, and what did not... I was extremely fortunate to be "adopted" by lacemaking friends on the East Coast, from Maine to Pennsylvania and Maryland, and was invited to

Re: [lace] Sari silk yarn question

the scarf off! This is all said because the colors are so bright and beautiful, I would be reluctant to change that quality in the yarn! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA Sent from my iPad > On Jan 31, 2016, at 2:57 PM, Witchy Woman > > > ... recycled sari silk y

Re: [lace] blocking silk scarf

I should have added that I start with a damp piece which has been liberally sprayed with water... Sent from my iPad > On Jan 24, 2016, at 4:28 PM, Clay Blackwell wrote: > > I have blocked several scarves, both bobbin lace and knitted lace. My > preference is to use blocking wire

Re: [lace] blocking silk scarf

loped edge used them to create a smooth line between the body of the shawl and the pointy edge treatment! The points were then defined by carefully placed pins. The result was lovely, and has lasted for years! Clay Clay Blackwell Still snow-bound in Virginia, USA Sent from my iPad > O

Re: [lace] a raffle & a request for help - needlelace collar pictures

Beth, that looks like a stunning project! My own lace pursuits have taken me in different directions, so I am not a candidate! But I sincerely suggest that you do not make this a lottery, but an offer to the best qualified! I am thinking of several regular winners in IOLI who could make this

Re: [lace] pillow infestation

g the dead vermin get poked with my pins, rather than throwing a wonderful pillow away! In my mind, a mite shell and a sea-grass bit are not so different, once both are no longer living. Clay Clay Blackwell in dreary Virginia, USA Where rumor has it we will finally see the sun tomorrow! Se

[lace] Re:

led by the prices you see from used book sellers. They offer books at inflated prices and if there is no interest, they lower the price until they get a buyer. Clay Clay Blackwell In dreary, wet, Virginia Sent from my iPad > On Dec 2, 2015, at 2:59 PM, Rick & Sharon Whiteley wrote:

Re: [lace] mounting lace

Excellent recommendations! Thanks, Sharon! Sent from my iPad > On Nov 20, 2015, at 4:01 PM, Rick & Sharon Whiteley > wrote: > > When mounting an object for framing be it picture, textiles, or whatever, > under no circumstances should the glass touch the piece. When something is > mounted and

Re: [lace] Venetian masks

Susan, the mask was designed and made by our friend Sue Babbs! I've seen it "in person" and it is stunning! Clay Sent from my iPad > On Nov 7, 2015, at 8:07 PM, Susan wrote: > > Hello All! While I was trying to sort out my Flickr issues, I ran across > some photos of a mask decorated with

Re: [lace] IOLI Bulletin

Mine arrived on Saturday. Clay Sent from my iPad > On Nov 2, 2015, at 10:42 PM, Sue Babbs wrote: > > The last IOLI bulletin I received was the Summer 2015 edition. Have others > in America received the fall edition or is there special delivery to > Australia and ours are on the way? Anyo

[lace] Yay!

So glad to see American Pharoah win the Triple Crown! Sent from my iPad - 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] Kleinhout stars

Hi Sue, I've sent you a reply with a photo attached. Yes, I used the same thread the lace was made with, tied secure knots, and cut the ends short. The result is very unobtrusive, IMO... Clay Sent from my iPad > On Oct 28, 2015, at 7:41 PM, Sue Babbs wrote: > > Has anyone worked any of th

Re: [lace] Beautiful modern lace - mainly needlelace

Very nice, Sue! This reminds me of your lace mask! Clay Sent from my iPad > On Oct 17, 2015, at 9:48 AM, Sue Babbs wrote: > > Have a look at this contemporary lace, combined with wood, ceramics, etc. > Very nicely done > > http://walldecor-laces.weebly.com/lace--wood.html > > https://www.fac

Re: [lace] International Colour Code for tallies, plaits and leaves

VBG! Yes, I looked at my copy and found it interesting for a couple of reasons. First, since color has been introduced in printing, authors usually present a section in the beginning to define their use of color. This was especially important in the early color days when different authors chos

Re: [lace] International Colour Code for tallies, plaits and leaves

There are numerous ways that color codes have been developed. It is my understanding that the use of color in diagrams is fairly "modern", and related to advances in the printing industry which made color affordable. However, different designers and different styles of lace used different "rul

Re: [lace] International Colour Code for tallies, plaits and leaves

indicates two twists, etc. Picots are indicated by a circle around the pinhole. This is the Belgian Color Code, and I'm not certain that this is the same as ICC or not. Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA Sent from my iPad > On Sep 3, 2015, at 9:26 PM, Jenny Brandis wrote

Re: [lace] Contact

Yes, and I maintain that the longer you let this build up, the more protection your antiques have from the elements, especially sunlight!!! (VBG) Sent from my iPad On Aug 9, 2015, at 10:19 AM, David C COLLYER wrote: >> Alex, >> >> Blow the dust, let's make lace > > > I heard on the Antique

Re: [lace] Croatian lacemaker story

I get the same message, and am equally eager to see it! Sent from my iPad > On Aug 4, 2015, at 5:08 PM, Sue Harvey <2harv...@tiscali.co.uk> wrote: > > I would love to have a peek at the Croatian site but it just tells me site > not found? > Sue M Harvey > Norfolk > UK > > Sent from my iPad >

Re: [lace] Re: spiders in lace

And, as Tamara was my first Guru of lacemaking, I was a solid 'flat' spider maker!!! Sent from my iPad > On Aug 1, 2015, at 9:10 PM, Tamara P Duvall wrote: > > Not having read Whiting (at the time), I used to spend a lot of time making > those spiders as flat as possible... > >> On 1 Aug 201

Re: [lace] Etsy annoyance

ce. So, with newer apps out there for social communication, even more people are being drawn to lacemaking! This is especially good for people who have no group or teacher nearby, because videos on You-Tube and the group on Facebook really are helping lots of new Lacemakers! Clay Clay Blackwel

Re: [lace] Re: [) E'Bay seller

publish/share/sell to your heart's content. In fact, many of the patterns in books today have been reconstructed from old prickings or more likely from pictures of old lace. Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA Sent from my iPad > On Jul 23, 2015, at 2:30 AM, Diana Smith > wrote:

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