sent this to Lace Chat as it is not strictly lace however I feel
it is lace related.
Thank you for any help you can give me.4
Regards
Jane Bawn in the UK
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I apologise to all for not trimming my posts and yes I got a gentle reminder
too. I don't mind the reminder, I just didn't think, sorry. I didn't take
it as not being welcome. For those people on the digest it can be a bit of
a nightmare scrolling through the same message time and time again and
Catherine
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this history of the rebirth of Needle Lace
and it is so sad that the Needle Lace Guild is disbanding just as I am enjoying
learning needle lace. If I wasn't working full time with no sign of retirement
I might have been tempted to wade in with the of
Hi
I am late to this discussion but I have to jump in at this point and say
that there are most definitely Needlelace sites on Facebook.
i.e. Needlelacetalk
Oya Needle Lace (English)
Although I was a bit put out at the title ' Lace Makers (tatters and
handmade bobbin lace makers, needle lacemaker
Janet has a blog where she has posted about the making of the casket. You
can find it here http://www.janetbrandt.com/p/casket-panels.html
I was on the Thistle Threads course too but I am still thinking about my
casket. Sigh!
Jane
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If, like me, you don't speak German you can read the Google translated version
here http://www.tiny.cc/CxgtJ
it's not brilliant, and some words don't translate at all, but it helps you to
understand how she created her masterpiece. Unfortunately you won't be able to
enlarge the photos using thi
> Are you referring to the Margaret Laton Jacket
>
> http://elizabethancostume.net/va/jacket.html
>
> this link shows lace attached to a jacket from 1610, it rang bells as soon as
> you mentioned a jacket with metallic lace.
>
> Jane
> Hampshire
> UK
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> An example of this
> > relates to
>Joy Beeson wrote
>For information about dyes, the Dharma website <
>http://www.dharmatrading.com/ > is always the first resort.
>
Unfortunately they do not ship to the UK
I think the dyes are mainly for bought or machine made lace. This was
showcased in a quilt called the Colour Purple by Jenny
Thank goodness for that I thought I was going barmy. Or de ja vue. or
something.
Jane
Hants UK
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>Is anyone else gettin
I think they are indian threads. If you zoom in on some of the pictures the
word BOMBAY is on the thread spools. Also if you go to their website you
will also find sari silk fabric for sale. Yummy!! They seem to have
several websites; an English version; American version and Australian,
possibl
In case anyone in the UK is interested Sainsbury's are now selling
traditional starch (as opposed to the rubbishy spray stuff) the company has
a website http://www.kershaws-starch.co.uk/. I don't know what it is like,
I haven't tried it yet but I always preferred to starch my linens and lace
as we
My recommendation would be to make sure you hang on to bags. We were told
there was a very low to almost non existent crime rate when we went about 10
years ago but I had my handbag stolen. I had only put it down for a few
seconds while I re balanced the tray i was carrying and when I went to pic
It's quite a while since I have made any samplers but I seem to remember the
recommendation was to wash them when they are finished to remove the oils
and perspiration rubbed off from the hands when sewing. The same would
apply to lace making. Perspiration can rot fabric overtime, lace is no
diff
> Adele Shaak Wrote
> on29 July 2005 01:13
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> Subject: [lace] Waxing thread for bobbin lace
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> If somebody has a piece that was made, say, at least 5-10 years ago,
> that had beeswax on it, it would be interesting to hear from them as to
> the current condition of the piec
For the newbies who are interested there is a description of how to make
paperbobbins on Brenda Paternoster's website.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/lace/paperbobbin/paperbobbin.html
Sorry if I am duplicating but don't remember seeing this being posted.
Jane
Portchester UK
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r best, in a sympathetic environment. Much
> nicer than the blurry, too far away shots you can find there.
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All the better to entice you and lull you into a false sense of security!?
Jane Bawn
Portchester UK
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And there is always the idea of providing DIY kits providing you can find
some kind soul to offer their pattern copyright free for the purpose.
Jane
Portchester UK
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is kept on file about yourself and
they must submit it to you within 20 working days.
Non Illegitimi Carborundum
(Don't let the B*ds Grind You)
Best of luck
Jane Bawn
PortchesterUK
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nd
you make less mistakes that way (well that's the theory) :-)
Hope this helps and doesn't confuse you even more.
Best regards
Jane Bawn
Portchester UK
Robin wrote:
> Yes. Or you can start by using cardstock, such as manila
> folders. I recommend you also get some transparen
discoloured, just gets whiter the more its washed. And it loves to be
washed so don't be afraid. Just one point to note, when you wash it don't
tug it too much to straighten it out, wait until it is nearly dry..linen
is at its weakest when it is wet..ask me how I know
Jane Bawn
i
Stick with me on this one it does have a point.
My boyfriend's ex wife is an artist and while she was studying
for her degree in "fine" art he was dragged to all sorts of "so
called" art exhibitions. One exhibition he went to the artist
of a particular display invited his comments. Nee
snug the threads up after only working a row or
two instead of remembering when you have done an inch or two by which time
it is too late!Ask me how I know.
Jane Bawn
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, and a page
on their website dedicated to lace making.
http://www.portsdown.demon.co.uk/village.htm
Jane Bawn
Portchester UK
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> i think i 'd use both ...firt say it the *learned* way then the way
> everybody in the audience can understand ... and use a little
> witty phrase
> to get people to smile to that *translation*
> Point de neige is indeed french and means snow point by the way
>
> dominique from Paris ..
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I'm i
So are you saying we will be seeing fewer and fewer websites of other
arachneans completed lace pieces, to inspire and spur us to create our own
masterpieces, simply because the owners of said websites are unable (or
can't be bothered/no time) to track down the authors of the books the lace
came fr
I couldn't make sense of this email. In fact I was so concerned I had
missed some emails that I went to the lace archives and couldn't find
anything there either.
Jane
Portchester UK
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Hi Sally
I thought your idea was very good and certainly not laughable and your lace
is beautiful. I was very interested though at what you were making at the
Kancentrum. I went there as a visitor some years back but have never been
for a course. Tell us more about the course, what you were ma
I have read this thread with interest and noted that no one has yet
mentioned one draw back of the straw pillows and that is the little visitors
that sometimes appear when using them. I personally have not experienced
this but know of a couple of people who have had to throw theirs out because
the
. Just hit the delete button.This link was originally meant to help
you in deciphering the foreign websites i.e. www.athdentelle.be
Jane
Portchester UK
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Sorry try this one http://world.altavista.com/ for other languages
Jane
Portchester UK
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If you go to http://world.altavista.com/babelfish/tr
and type the website in the section where it says "Translate a web page" and
then click which language from and to which in this case is French to
English you will be able to read it all in English (mostly). You can do
this for any foreign websi
Thanks to all who pointed me to Cathleen's website. the lace is really
pretty another book to add to my list of wants methinks.
Jane Bawn
Portchester UK
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es:-)
I am curous to learn more about this lace Tamara, why is it call
Chrysanthemum, or is that the obvious duh! question? Are there any websites
available that show pictures that you could point me towards?
Thanks
Jane Bawn
Portchester UK
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Jane Bawn
Portchester UK
Yes, my website has a section about the tatted Cluny leaves, including how
to make them and a beginners project to use them.
http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/tatting/clintro.htm
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You could try Tim Parker http://www.cyberlink.co.uk/timparker/sundries.html
they're called carrickmacross scissors ?3.75 I've got a pair and they have
a little lip/bump at the end of one blade to enable you to lift the
cordonnet? so that you can get at the thread that attaches it to the backing
t
how it
is done. I have several books on the subject but they don't show this
technique. Are there any websites that show this technique in more detail?
Jane Bawn
Portchester UK
Hi everybody!
I've posted some new pictures on my website on the pages
http://www.loreleihalley.com/needlelac
I don't think you're sad at all. I think you are amazing. I would love to
see a picture of the outfit you have made if you have one, can you post it
somewhere where we can all see. I think the the idea of recreating the old
costumes absolutely fascinating. It is probably what brought me into
l
Thanks for everyone's help I will be sending off my memberships dues as soon
as I can get to the post office.
Jane Bawn
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would be appreciated.
Jane Bawn
Portchester UK
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Have not been fortunate to receive a goody bag at a lace event but from you
description I woud imagine it is the cop nets used in machine embroidery to
prevent the thread falling off the reel during high speed machine
embroidery. If you go to http://www.barnyarns.com/detail.asp?ID=A18
hopefull
hers make their
picots as my current project has picots and I seem to do them differently
each time I do one :-)
http://www.gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/lace/picot.htm
Jane Bawn in Portchester UK
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Tamara,
Having seen your latest pictures I would definitely not use the term "dead
skunk in the middle of the road"
They are fabulous and you should be extremely proud of yourself. Your swan
design is wonderful thank you for sharing it with us. I'm going to have to
buy the Milanese Lace Book now
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