Re: [lace] magnifier/jewelers loop

2011-03-04 Thread Pat T
is that he uses head lamps (the camping kind). He says look for LED with a wide even spread. He said they have a nice white that allows for great color clarity. I strap a book lamp to my pillow some days. I'll be looking for a nice head lamp soon. HTH Pat T. -Original Message- F

[lace] Color diagramming

2011-03-04 Thread Pat T
Tratnik's Idrija Lace the instructions are based on things like Red = TCTC, Green = TC, etc. Is there a modern standard for color coding bobbin lace patterns and does anyone know a good reference to get one started. Thank you, Pat T. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachn

Re: [lace] Architects' Linen, Muslin v. Calico, pre-pricking

2011-01-11 Thread Pat T
wo initial practice patterns in Outlines and Stitches is a bunny. Well as a Texan I would have to say it looks more like a hare, but definitely a lagomorph, but not a pika. Do some of you really use bunny to mean a squirrel? One dictionary indicates such. TTFN Lacer Pat T. in somewhat cold Austin

Re: [lace] Re: Architect's Linen Comparables

2011-01-09 Thread Pat T
there was a warning about splitting, which I assume is similar to the layer coming apart like mine did. Just my feeling, and I still feel I am very much a beginner, after two and a half years. I am interested in others experience and feelings on this matter. TTFN Pat T. -Origin

Re: [lace] Bobbinlace bunny patterns

2010-12-18 Thread Pat T
classmate told me about the monthly pattern download. I will now have to spend some time looking through the rest of this beautiful, and technically advanced, website. Happy holidays everyone, Pat T -Original Message- From: bunnyrosena...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 9:34 PM

Re: [lace] Bobbinlace bunny patterns

2010-12-18 Thread Pat T
7;. I won't include the Java script so you will have to get there by your self. It is a wonderful website I download their free pattern every month. HTH Pat T. -Original Message- From: Tammy Bartholomae Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 12:45 PM To: lace@arachne.com Subjec