Archive address - was Re: [lace] Need to find a particular bobbin lace angel pattern

2015-10-27 Thread scotlace
The link worked for me and I'm on aol, too. I use Mozilla Firefox as my search engine. Hope this helps. Patricia in Wales Dear Lacemakers, I was trying to get into our archives this morning, and could not. Would someone else please test http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com

[lace] Sad news

2015-10-27 Thread scotlace
I have to report the death of Glenna Paynter lacemaker and tutor in Abergavenny and for Lace at The Hill College, also Abergavenny. That's in Wales, for non UK members. As yet we have no more details. I know there are people on Arachne who spent lovely weekends at The Hill before it was close

Re: [lace] June 21 International Lace Day

2015-06-19 Thread scotlace
The Scottish summer is even colder!! Patricia, usually in Wales I read this comment over here in the North of the UK Australia and Jo'burg may be in the depths of their winter... but we, here in the UK are purported to be in almost Mid Summer... our forecast for the weekend??? Rain and

Fwd: [lace] 20th Anniversary Commemoratives

2015-04-12 Thread scotlace
In response for the request for info I'm reposting this. Patricia in Wales Our official 20th Anniversary is on Sunday, 12th April. I'm pleased to announce that our little committee have organised commemorative bobbins and shuttles through Chris Parsons. They can be ordered direct from his

[lace] Lace and Bead Suppliers' Fair, Chepstow - UK question

2015-03-30 Thread scotlace
Can anyone tell me the date of this event in Chepstow, please? TIA Patricia in Wales - 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/se

[lace] Computer tech help if possible, please

2014-11-07 Thread scotlace
I have phoned my local computer shop but the person there is not familiar with Mozilla Firefox. Somehow my computer has gone into full screen and I lose all the directional arrows, bookmarks etc. The only way to move from one site to another is by switching off and then on again. My question i

Re: [lace] Salamander group

2014-09-02 Thread scotlace
I agree whole heartedly with Robin. atricia in Wales Joy Beeson wrote: > What do you think of this? I agree that attempting to keep all salamander postings in one thread will make the discussion easier to read -- and easier to avoid for those not interested. Robin said: Not plannin

Re: [lace] Noelene's Poems - Inspired by Lace

2014-07-22 Thread scotlace
As they all do to me! Can the techies give any advice? Patricia in Wales -Original Message- From: Catherine Barley Dear Jeri For some strange reason all your posting to Arachne come through to me in my Junk E-mail box! > > - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com conta

Re: [lace] Brok 100/3

2014-07-17 Thread scotlace
When they do have the threads in stock I am happy to report that their service is swift and efficient. The threads I ordered Sunday afternoon arrived yesterday. No affiliation, just adding information about the site/firm. Patricia in Wales Hi all, My apologies: I posted 2 days ago that I

[lace] Scottish Diaspora Tapestry - warning, no actual lace content for those who are interested only in lace

2014-06-08 Thread scotlace
I have spent this afternoon looking at the panels produced for this exhibition. Afterwards I thoroughly enjoyed the talk given by Andrew Crummy, the artist who designed all the panels, plus those in the the 'Battle of Prestonpans' tapestry and the 'Great Scottish Tapestry although this one immedia

Re: [lace] Cat and Lace

2014-05-06 Thread scotlace
Now it is my turn to say I have not received a post. Thanks to Sue I have now read the original posting. What is happening? Patricia in Wales Obviously the cats wanted to be part of the wedding!! LOL Sue in UK where it's just rained!!! On 6 May 2014, at 15:43, Barbara Bulgarelli wrote: > M

Re: [lace] Footside on left

2014-04-23 Thread scotlace
Actually the entire UK - Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - not just England, drives on the left. The reason goes back before the time of automated transport to the days of horseback travel - and highwaymen and footpads. Supposedly riding on the left allowed the right arm, the sword arm, to

Re: [lace] Care of fabrics - 1940s style

2014-04-08 Thread scotlace
Since this is the only risible paragraph in the entire book I have no idea if this was taken seriously but I suspect not. Apart from anything else, women simply didn't have the time to mess around with all these processes. if clothing couldn't be washed it may not have been worn. You have to r

[lace] Care of fabrics - 1940s style

2014-04-08 Thread scotlace
I have been reading the book Jambusters by Julie Summers which is about the role the Women's Institute played in the 1940s when everything, including food, was in short supply. On p156 of the paperback edition is the following, about clothing: "The government's hope was that people would reuse an

Re: [lace] Christian Church Lace

2014-01-27 Thread scotlace
Can anyone explain why I get the response that the site refuses to connect to 'this' server - presumably aol? That is also the response I get when I do a search and try to connect to this site from there. Patricia in Wales You can probably buy it directly form her or I have also seen it secon

[lace] Correction

2014-01-27 Thread scotlace
I'm trying to connect through Google not aol. Patricia in Wales - 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] Christmas greetings

2013-12-25 Thread Scotlace
Happy Christmas everyone. I have been given two lace related presents this year - from the same person. The first, beautiful, hand blown beads from Iceland, I wasn't expecting. These will make good bottom beads for spangles. The second I did know about as I had been asked if it was of

[lace] Knitting v crochet

2013-12-09 Thread scotlace
I can knit and have done so since my teen years but I find crochet difficult. It isn't that I don't understand as I do and it is simple. The problem lies in how I have to hold my hands to crochet; it causes problems for them and did so long before I developed arthritis in my hands and wrists. I t

Re: [lace] Storms in UK and Europe!

2013-10-28 Thread scotlace
Clay We in my part of Wales got off very lightly considering what was expected. The storm's path remained on the English side of the Severn Estuary (aka Bristol Channel) and we were deluged (nothing new there!) rather than blown to bits. According to our local news the main problem was flooded r

[lace] American Textile Museum

2013-08-24 Thread scotlace
At: http://www.yankeemagazine.com There is a well illustrated article on Lowell, Mass., concentrating mostly on the Textile Museum. It is low in text and rich in photographs. On the home page scroll down and below Shelburne VT you will find A day in downtown Lowell/A.T.M. If the link doesn

Re: [lace] Teaching lace - UK background checks

2013-07-29 Thread scotlace
crossing patrol people as well as for us reading volunteers. I see no reason for that to have changed. I assume the self employed -e.g. private music teacher - pay for themselves. Patricia in Wales -Original Message- From: Sue Duckles To: scotlace CC: lace Sent: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 19:53 Sub

[lace] Teaching lace - UK background checks

2013-07-29 Thread scotlace
I seem to remember it was said that people required a background check for each class/group taught in different locations. This morning, in the church coffee lounge I was told the system has changed. The conversation arose because volunteers for the two summer clubs - one for children and one for

Re: [lace] Will men wear skirts and lace?

2013-07-14 Thread scotlace
I don't think the big, burly men who toss the caber at Highland Games would agree that they are wearing skirts: Out of sheer modesty and decency they have to wear something under their kilts. Have you seen how those kilts rise up with the sheer effort of throwing a long tree trunk? Patricia in W

[lace] No lace content apart from the location - Honiton in Devon

2013-06-11 Thread scotlace
There is a YouTube video of the teachers of Honiton Community College playing a prank on their final year pupils. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vUmjzQyCcw If the link doesn't work search for Honiton Community College teacher dancing behind students. All I can say is, my teachers were never

Re: [lace] Lace festival in Deventer the 26th of April

2013-05-21 Thread scotlace
Dear Gon, the text was automatically translated into English for me - without any effort on my part. Patricia in Wales Gon wrote: > >Photos and a little report can be seen on my blog at >http://www.kloskant.com/blog/blog.html >It is only in Dutch, sorry for that. - To unsubscribe send emai

Re: [lace] Ruins of Lace, kindle edition

2013-05-17 Thread scotlace
On Amazon UK the Kindle price is 8 pounds 92p. On the other hand, second hand printed copies begin at 45p. No contest, really; even with 2 pounds 80p postage charge it is still half the price of the electronic version. Given it is depressing read I think I shall give even the old copy a miss.

[lace] Bayeux Tapestry copy

2013-03-24 Thread scotlace
Who saw The Antiques roadshow tonight? A man had brought along his copy, a work in progress, of the B. tapestry. He saw little pieces of copies at a reinactment event years ago and decided he could do it, too. So, he bought the cloth, started drawing the design and sewed it in the two stitches h

[lace] Flash drive/memory stick

2013-03-21 Thread scotlace
Thanks to all who explained that a flash drive is simply a memory stick. I know what memory sticks are but a flash drive sounded like something to do with photography :) Patricia in Wales - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.her

Re: [lace] What is it?

2013-01-29 Thread scotlace
When I looked at the picture my first reaction was that is was a kind of needle holder for an embroiderer using several colours. By having needles threaded in the required colours it was quick and easy to switch. Modern holders are flat and, I think, magnetic. I've only seen them in photographs

Re: [lace] Flickr

2012-10-28 Thread scotlace
This is why I couldn't sign on as arachne2003. However, now I have the photographs bookmarked there is no problem - I hope! As for Sandy I will be thinking about all east coast (and inland) members while I am worrying about my friend a few miles west of Boston. Patricia in Wales Sue, Thanks

Re: [lace] arachne2003

2012-10-27 Thread scotlace
Thank you for that! I had failed to log on to Flickr. I have a yahoo address, which I use only for the local recycle group, but couldn't get that password accepted. When I tried to log on with a different user name, as is seemingly possible, arachne 2003 and honiton resulted in no response at al

Re: [lace] OT - Webshots

2012-10-03 Thread Scotlace
That is very generous of you, Clay, and the offer is much appreciated by one who doesn't post photographs but does love to look at them. Patricia in Wales _Scotlace@aol.com_ (mailto:scotl...@aol.com) - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y.

[lace] Lace and education

2012-08-13 Thread scotlace
Please note that the comments made about education apply to England and Wales only. John Knox stated that every church should have a school master to teach the rudiments. Much later, in 1696, there was passed an Act for Setting Schools which provided that every parish which didn't have a school h

Re: [lace] Wrinkle-free

2012-06-28 Thread scotlace
All this talk about the Queen's clothes always looking wrinkle free has finally rung faint bells in my head. I wsa reading an article about HM's clothes and I think it was said that the amount one's clothes wrinkle while worn reflects your inner body temperature. Cool people keep their garments wr

Re: [lace] lace photos

2012-06-01 Thread scotlace
Is there a tiny URL for this?. I can't get it either. Patricia in Wales -Original Message- From: Lorelei Halley To: lace Sent: Sat, 2 Jun 2012 7:08 Subject: [lace] lace photos This one is under the heading "how to make an altar cloth entirely of lace and not get bored doing it". ht

[lace] Betty Rice's obituary

2012-04-14 Thread scotlace
For those who would like to read it you can find Betty Ann's obituary at: http://www.roanoke.com or simply search Roanoke newspaper Patricia in Wales - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.moder

Re: [lace] Sad news

2012-04-12 Thread scotlace
I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. I, too, am one who has always enjoyed Betty Ann's postings over many years. Clay, please add my condolences to Clive and the family to those you have already received. Patricia in Wales -Original Message- From: Clay Blackwell To: Lace Sent:

[lace] Kensington Palace Lace

2012-03-26 Thread scotlace
Google News of Kensington Palace Lace to see a dramatic photograph - after scrolling down as the article is about KP opening to the public after a 'refit'. Patricia in Wales - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, wr

[lace] Bogus traveler with Help headed message

2012-02-02 Thread scotlace
The bogus mugged traveler has surface again. This time through ' vesdaja...@hotmail.com ' Jeanette Hartman Patricia in Wales - 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:

[lace] Spider silk cape

2012-01-23 Thread scotlace
Seen on BBC Breakfast programme a buttery yellow cape made from the silk of spiders from Madagascar. Information from the programme:- The spiders are captured in the morning, attached to a harness and the silk thread is gathered for about 20 minutes after which the unharmed spider is released ba

[lace] Hacked email - WitchyWoman

2012-01-23 Thread scotlace
WitchyWoman's email has been hacked. Don't open recent mesages from this addy. Patricia in Wales - 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://community.webshots.co

Re: [lace] Spencer

2012-01-19 Thread scotlace
Children wore liberty bodices and horrible things they were, too! To me a spencer was always a fine wool garment worn next to the skin. It could have long or short sleeves, round or v neck. In the days before central heating it enabled you to be warm and yet look smart without having an extra l

Re: [lace] making lace with my granddaughter

2012-01-02 Thread scotlace
What about your local primary school? - if that does not involve a car or bus journey. Patricia in Wales -Original Message- From: lynrbailey To: Agnes Boddington CC: lace Sent: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 10:21 Subject: Re: [lace] making lace with my granddaughter >From: Agnes Boddington >S

Re: [lace] Searching for a "Popular Crafts" pattern

2011-11-10 Thread scotlace
if you look under the book list you will find a reprint of the article priced L1.00 or thereabouts. http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/djhornsby/EquipmentForBeginners.htm Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address

Fwd: [lace] Re: demonstrating lace/NY (SWAT team logo)

2011-10-24 Thread scotlace
Perhaps Noelene could write a poem to be sung to the tune of 'It started with a kiss' to go with the poster and the new wording! Patricia in Wales scotl...@aol.com -Original Message- From: pene piip To: tatman ; Arachne Arachne Sent: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 6:59 Subject: [lace] Re: demonstr

Re: [lace] Request :-)

2011-10-13 Thread scotlace
I Googled Kingston Bagpuize and found that ii is K. B with Soutworth, a village around 6 miles west of Abingdon in Oxfordshire, formerly Berkshire. Longworth is about 1 mile north of B.P. There is a great deal of information about the village on more than one site but I haven't read them through.

Re: [lace] Willow Pattern Plate

2011-09-12 Thread scotlace
Seconded! Patricia in Wales -Original Message- From: Clay Blackwell To: Jean Nathan CC: Lace Sent: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:05 Subject: Re: [lace] Willow Pattern Plate Very, very lovely! Take a deep bow!! Clay On 9/12/2011 5:15 AM, Jean Nathan wrote: > I've finally finished my ver

Re: [lace] searching for a pattern

2011-08-27 Thread scotlace
Roses in bobbin lace by Eeva-Lisa Kortelahti, pages 87 - 89 has two different birds similar to your description. patricia in Wales scotl...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Sue To: Arachne Sent: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:10 Subject: [lace] searching for a pattern I am looking to find th

Re: [lace] Great little knitting book

2011-05-01 Thread scotlace
According to a columnist in one of this last week's papers it isn't as easy as it looks! Patricia in Wales scotl...@aol.com -Original Message- From: David C COLLYER To: lace Sent: Sun, 1 May 2011 10:57 Subject: [lace] Great little knitting book Dear Friends, Some of you may be in

Re: [lace] Danish twins wearing lace

2011-04-14 Thread scotlace
I couldn't get this page to work but there are many, many photographs at: myroyal-myroyalsblogpot.com/2011/04/christening-of-danish-royal-twins.html Patricia in Wales -Original Message- From: Whitham, Irene & Steve To: lace Sent: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:07 Subject: [lace] Danish twin

Re: [lace] What???????? on ebay

2011-02-14 Thread Scotlace
I assumed that if this item was described as a bobbin it was of similar size. I then imagined it could be a novelty retirement gift for a bobby :-) As he was losing his real baton he was given a miniature one. Patricia in Wales - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com contain

Re: [lace] What???????? on ebay

2011-02-14 Thread scotlace
It simply looks like a piece of treen done for fun or for practice. Patricia in Wales - 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://community.webshots.com/user/ara

Re: [lace] Lace in Monica Ferris books

2011-01-01 Thread Scotlace
I agree with you, Devon. The butterfly 'signature' struck me as so improbable as to be impossible. I think she likes the idea of using lace as part of her needlework 'theme' but has never even observed it being made. Having said that, I enjoy her books as they are good light reading. Patr

[lace] Thread help thanks

2010-11-05 Thread scotlace
Thank you to those who responded. The Aurifil mako is actually a reasonable substitute for the pattern I want to do and now I am quite happy to unwrap it! I could only find my copy of edition 3, not the later ones, which is why I asked the list. Thanks again. Patricia in Wales - To unsubscribe

[lace] Thread help requested

2010-11-05 Thread scotlace
I am trying to find the wrap count of the following threads: Kantklosgaren Egyptisch Katoen nos. 60/2, 70/2 and 80/2 Aurifil Mako'ne 28/2 Superior threads masterpiece bt Alex Anderson 100% extra long staple Egyptan cotton I was probably told at the time of purchase what the equivalents are bu

[lace] Book advice sought, please

2010-10-24 Thread Scotlace
I have been given first refusal, long distance, of a damged copy of: Seven centuries of lace by Mrs John Hungerford Pollen, London, Macmillan, 1908. I have never seen this title and would like to hear if people think it is worth acquiring. Thank you. Patricia in Wales scotl...@aol.com

Re: [lace] bobbins

2010-09-28 Thread Scotlace
I belonged to the bobbin a month club from Shirley Gates, now retired. The detail of her painting was amazing. I also have many from Matthew Hester and decorated by Jenny. These are not only decorative but the also have excellent heads. Patricia in Wales scotl...@aol.com - To unsubscribe

Re: [lace] Unreceived messages

2010-06-02 Thread Scotlace
I've had the same problem with aol. In fact, it reached the point where more Arachne messages were going into the Spam folder than into my New Messages one. This after more years than I can remember being a member of Arachne! At the moment I am monitoring Spam messages myself because that

[lace] Turin Shroud programme

2009-12-30 Thread Scotlace
I have just finished watching a programme which basically said that the sample removed for carbon dating was a repaired section and so the dating process was inaccurate. One of the principal movers in this debate was Prof Ray Rogers of Arizona University who was working against time because

Re: [lace] glass bobbins on ebay

2009-10-30 Thread Scotlace
Yes, indeed. Bill Tuffnell is still making glass bobbins among other things. He was a speaker at our lace day a few years back and had us almost crying with laughter. A real character as well as a very skilled craftsman. Patricia in Wales - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.

[lace] Lace weekends at The Hill, Abergavenny

2009-08-08 Thread Scotlace
For about 20 years now we have been fortunate to have excellent lace weekends at The Hill, Abergavenny, South Wales. Unfortunately, The Hill is being mothballed at the end of this month, and we have lost a venue for both the weekends and a monthly private class. It has passed from autho

[lace] Lace print bag

2009-08-08 Thread Scotlace
Today I received Traidcraft's autumn catalogue. On page 36 there is a "lace print square jute bag" for sale at 7GBP. It has a kind of tape lace with fillings motif printed twice on it. I'm getting one for fun and I thought others may like it. The web address is traidcraft.co.uk and the i

Re: [lace] Merino lanolin cream

2009-05-15 Thread Scotlace
Glad I was able to help some people :-) We really have my doctor for that. While consulting her about something else I remarked that my skin as dry and so itchy that I came close to breaking the skin at times and E45 didn't seem to help. She said it wouldn't because of the lanolin and pro

[lace] Merino lanolin cream

2009-05-14 Thread Scotlace
A brief word of warning. If you are at all allergic to wool (makes you itch when wearing it) this cream will do nothing for itchy skin. I found E45 made my itchy skin worse for that reason. Patricia in Wales scotl...@aol.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing t

Re: [lace] Lace pillow supplier - UK question

2009-05-14 Thread Scotlace
Thank you everyone for your help. Church Meadow Crafts have exactly what I am looking for - a tray with moveable blocks - and they were the suppliers whose name I was trying unsuccessfully to bring to mind. Patricia in Wales - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing th

[lace] Lace pillow supplier - UK question

2009-05-14 Thread Scotlace
Does anyone know who in the UK makes square block pillows where all the blocks move, please? I'm looking for one with blocks of 3 X 3 blocks, with extra whole blocks and a supply of a half blocks. Patricia in Wales scotl...@aol.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com contai

Re: [lace] Apologies

2009-04-19 Thread Scotlace
I also received it with the A topped by a circumflex at the end of each sentence. Patricia in Wales - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Bangles

2009-04-15 Thread Scotlace
I agree. I would like to buy the patterns, too. Patricia in Wales scotl...@aol.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Various and Sundry - technical question about format

2009-04-12 Thread Scotlace
Since this message originally appeared on lace I am sending this question to lace. The vast majority of this message appeared on my screen with a line through the centre of the text in every line. This often happens with messages from Susan Reishuis but not always. I can read the text but

Re: [lace] Happy Birthday to Lace@Arachne.com

2009-04-12 Thread Scotlace
Not to forget Lee Uptegraff who used to teach lace to inner city children in ?Pittsburgh, PA. Patricia in Wales scotl...@aol.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Holding bobbins by the spangle

2009-04-11 Thread Scotlace
Margot What is a surgeon's knot, please? Patricia in Wales scotl...@aol.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Fwd: Back to Miss Channer's Mat

2009-03-24 Thread Scotlace
Jean How long did it take Malcolm to make the cope? Does he ever do anything else with his time - like housework, shopping, cooking, washing and so on? Patricia in Wales scotl...@aol.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@addres

Re: [lace] new website

2009-03-04 Thread Scotlace
Sue I love the site. I am also amused by the site's address - a play on how you feel sometimes? Patricia Runcie - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] needle lace revisited

2009-01-18 Thread Scotlace
I second that comment about being able to do cross stitch on a plane. Of course, tapestry needles aren't exactly sharp! I even had my pendant cutter admired by security staff at Cardiff Airport. Needless to say I didn't admit it had a blade in it :-) Patricia in Wales _scotl...@aol.com_

Re: [lace] Jill Salen's Corset Book and Happy Christmas

2008-12-22 Thread Scotlace
Just a brief addition to Angela's report. Entry to St Fagans is free - but parking costs. Patricia in Wales - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] A Christmas pattern

2008-12-18 Thread Scotlace
Lucy's pattern is beautiful. Thank you very much, Lucy. Patricia in Wales scotl...@aol.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Tradititonal mincemeat

2008-12-15 Thread Scotlace
Clay Is that recipe from a British or American book? I ask because the cider I have drunk in America is what we call apple juice; what we call cider is fermented and highly alcoholic - and has a different flavour. Patricia in Wales _scotl...@aol.xom_ (mailto:scotl...@aol.xom) - To unsu

[lace] Advent calendar

2008-12-02 Thread Scotlace
I have just been unable to access the lace guild advent calendar because the site is "too busy". I gather it is a runaway success. Patricia in Wales - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] IOLI

2008-10-16 Thread Scotlace
When I posed my question I expected to be told I was doing something wrong or that something had changed slightly. I did not expect to hear of the sudden, unexpected death of a young man. His family and friends much be in a state of shock and disbelief. My, subdued, thanks to all who resp

[lace] IOLI

2008-10-15 Thread Scotlace
What has happened to the IOLI website? I keep being told by Google that it can't be find. I tried this morning, before 10 British Summer Time, and I have just tried again. Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe l

[lace] Re: Trying to contacr Pat Hallam - thanks

2008-10-07 Thread Scotlace
Many thanks to everyone for their prompt replies. I must admit to being lazy and not looking up the website but I am trying to write several emails before making a phone call and I thought appealing to the list would be quicker: it most certainly was! Thank you all, Patricia in Wales [EMAI

[lace] Trying to contacr Pat Hallam

2008-10-07 Thread Scotlace
I've just had my email returned from the address in my address book. Can Pat Hallam contact me. please, or can anyone give me a functioning address for her? The address I used was @lacemaker.wanadoo etc. Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** - To unsubscribe send email t

[lace] Lace Day, South Wales, UK

2008-10-07 Thread Scotlace
The Border Lacemakers 2008 Laceday will be held on Saturday 1st November at The Beaufort Centre, Beaufort Road, Newport (off the B4596, Caerleon Road) from 10.00am to 3.30pm. The speaker is Mrs Judi Grant talking about the quilt collection at the American Museum, Claverton Down, Bath. Sup

[lace] New pc

2008-08-11 Thread Scotlace
Having changed my old pc (11 years old and a 'dinosaur') for a new one and so been able to switch to broadband I have been having a wonderful time looking at various lace sites seeing beautiful work and, in some cases, putting faces to familiar names. I've also found I don't send in Html as

Re: [lace] lace Bobbins

2008-07-21 Thread Scotlace
I have also heard Stephen Pearce talk. If I remember correctly, thanks to the new regulations about slaughtering animals younger he can get a maximum of 4 bobbins from one leg - if he is lucky. He buys them from a slaughterhous by something like the ton. He has to get the bone marrow out and

lace@arachne.com

2008-05-22 Thread Scotlace
The linen museum near Bruges (also near a university) has a wonderful modern lace gallery - the gallery is modern, the lace is traditional and very varied. That is well worth a visit. Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: u

Re: [lace] Variegated thread

2008-05-17 Thread Scotlace
Roseground had Valdani thread for sale on their stall at The Chepstow Lace Suppliers' Fair (run by Ann and Tim Parker). When I spoke to Pat about using the variegated she showed me a couple of pieces she had done. In both of them, the variegated was limited to cloth stitch trails, the rest of

[lace] Help for Swedish lacemaker

2008-03-17 Thread Scotlace
I've been told that the email I address I posted with the request for help has bounced for at least one person. I can't find my copy of the IOLI Handbook - it seems to have gone walkabout. Could someone with easy access to her (or his) Handbook look up Suzanne (or Susanne) Andersen in Sweden a

[lace] Danish/Swedish lacemaker

2008-03-16 Thread Scotlace
My phone rang a few minutes ago and when I answered a lady asked if I was Patricia? Slightly suspicious I said yes and she proceded to introduce herself as a bobiin lacemaker living in Sweden. She picked my name at random from the IOLI members handbook! However, she wanted to tlak to someone

[lace] Laurie Hughes

2008-02-28 Thread Scotlace
Can Laurie Hughes contact me, olease, regarding my IOLI membership? If she is not on the list can anyone give me her email address, please? Paricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, wr

Re: [lace] California fires OT and evacuation

2007-10-24 Thread Scotlace
Very sensible advice in the light of a news item on BBc where a lady said they had thought they were prepared but ended up just throwing things into the car. She thought they had one shoe - but didn't qualify that one. Patricia in Wales - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] conta

[lace] Border Lacemakers Lace Day

2007-10-01 Thread Scotlace
The Border Lacemakers Lace Day will be held on Saturday 3rd November from 10.00 to 3.30pm in Cwmbran Stadium, Henllys Way, Cwmbran (that's in South Wales). The speaker is Acorn Bobbins and suppliers in attendance will be: Acorn bobbins, Matthew Hester, Pandorian Beads, Sue Randall, David Sta

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2007-09-07 Thread Scotlace
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[lace] Please unsubscribe me

2007-08-17 Thread scotlace
sorry to send this to lace.? My access is down.? Can someone unsubscirbe me, please? Scotlace Get a FREE AOL Email account with 2GB of storage. Plus, share and store photos and experience exclusively recorded live music

[lace] Jackie Bowhey

2007-08-07 Thread Scotlace
I have just received a message from Jackie Bowhey's grandson, Paul, that she has died. Jackie used to be an active member of Arachne and participated in the Secret Pal exchange. Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubsc

Re: [lace] OT: flooding in England, y'all OK

2007-07-23 Thread Scotlace
Actually, Mid Wales around Welshpool, Newtown and Betwys-y-Coed is also flooded. Ann Maclean may be affected. Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Lace books

2007-06-03 Thread Scotlace
Yesterday, I went along to our bi-monthly lace day/meeting (Borders Lacemakers in Wales) thinking it would be an inexpensive day, apart from raffle tickets. I had spent a lot of money at the Chepstow Lace Suppliers Fair despite 'needing' only more pins (absolutely neccessary) and a little thre

[lace] Contacting Jenny Hester

2007-05-24 Thread Scotlace
Apologies for sending this to the list but the message makes the reason clear. Jenny, I haven't received your email again. I think my service provider may be blocking all mail from your service provider. I say this because aol blocked email from Edinburgh University a few months ago. This ch

Re: [lace] Kerry Taylor Auctions - May 29, 2007 and lace knitting

2007-05-14 Thread Scotlace
I knit 'Scottish' style with the right needle stuck ynder my arm and the left needle working against the right. I always need long needles however small my piece of knitting, e.g. doll's clothes Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing

[lace] Sad news

2007-01-27 Thread Scotlace
Those of you who know Jenny Hester, or have bought bobbins from her, will probably like to know that her husband died on Tuesday following a lomg illness. Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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