Re: [lace] On Arachne since 1996

2019-04-27 Thread Lise-Aurore Lapalme
Hi all, This lurker joined the list at the end of April 1995 and has been reading and learning since. Back to lurking, Lise-Aurore > Le 27 avr. 2019 à 13:50, Bev Walker a écrit : > > Hi everyone > Changing the subject line from spam emails, better for searching the > archive! > Quoted below

[lace] RE: I haven't got the patience

2008-07-03 Thread Lapalme, Lise-Aurore
Hi all, The patience statement as I call it, used to get on my nerves. Now, I just answer what I see as the issue: Actually, I do lace and needlework because I don't have the patience to sit doing nothing or to sit in front of a television. I then go on to explain that if I sit in front of the

RE: [lace] Befriending

2007-06-06 Thread Lapalme, Lise-Aurore
Hello everyone, For those of you who don't know me, I'm a lurker, who has been lurking since the beginning of Arachne, mainly due to lack of time in following threads and answering. Once in a while, I pop up out of the blue and let everyone know I'm still here, and still quiet. I've been

[lace-chat] Visit to Australia

2007-02-23 Thread Lapalme, Lise-Aurore
really going to happen Any suggestions will be gratefully welcomed. Lise-Aurore [EMAIL PROTECTED] In Ottawa, Canada where the sun is shining on all that white stuff and making things super bright. Lise-Aurore Lapalme, PhD [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 995-9065

RE: [lace-chat] Names and titles

2006-08-29 Thread Lapalme, Lise-Aurore
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[lace-chat] Names and titles

2006-08-28 Thread Lapalme, Lise-Aurore
distressed this spring, when everyone in France seemed to want to call me Mademoiselle. How very insulting I did speak up, and insisted on Monsieur. Lise-Aurore Lise-Aurore Lapalme, PhD [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 995-9065 facsimile/télécopieur (613) 992-8581 Natural Resources Canada/Ressources

RE: [lace-chat] Surnames

2006-08-24 Thread Lapalme, Lise-Aurore
wanted to drop his name. The lawyer told me that all I had to do was sign the separation papers with the maiden name only, and use it. There was no problem, as a matter of fact people found Lise-Aurore Lapalme much easier to handle than Lise-Aurore Lapalme-Roy. Either way, at least in Canada, it's

RE: [lace] tatting question

2006-08-11 Thread Lapalme, Lise-Aurore
Dearl, You asked about joining at the end of a round. Yep, that's a difficult one. I tried lots of things before finding an easy way, and that was explained on the list. Now, let's see if I can explain it. When you get to the point where you want to join: 1) grab the picot, and flip

[lace] Perspiring hands

2006-08-01 Thread Lapalme, Lise-Aurore
Hello all, This is going to sound silly, but it's what I used to do. Try Wet Naps. For those of you wondering I'm talking about, it's those little serviettes that you get on airplanes and chicken restaurants, to wipe your hands with. You can buy them in a dispenser, usually in grocery stores.

[lace] Covering blocks

2006-07-28 Thread Lapalme, Lise-Aurore
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RE: [lace] I've always wanted a . . .

2006-07-27 Thread Lapalme, Lise-Aurore
Hello, And the question was: Is there something lace-related that you have wanted for years but could not get either because they're very hard to come by, or you could not justify the expense? And the answer: YES. Plenty. Let's see: 1) I could use more time.

[lace] Wearing Lace

2005-01-25 Thread lapalme
Hi, As usual, I'm a little late in reading my e-mail, but I thought I would just drop into the list for a few minutes on this topic. I like making motifs, of all kinds, in tatting and bobbin lace. I have a dragon, victorian ladies, a church, butterflies, a spider web with spiders, a teapot, a

Re: [lace] pronounciation of lace names

2004-09-03 Thread lapalme
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since I mostly read lace names and rarely discuss them, I tend to say Point as we say it in English. I realize that it is pronounced Pwont in French. How should I pronounce it for the slide show. Devon, I definitely see the problem. Here's the way I do it: If I'm

[lace] RE: (lace) making laces from the Idrija book

2004-09-02 Thread lapalme
Hello, I managed to fry the motherboard on the computer and lost about two weeks worth of messages. The good news is, I'm almost caught up with the messages. I missed the original question on Idrija, but did see Bev's answer, so, I'm hoping that the following will answer the question asked.

Re: [lace] survey of storage of lace pillows!!

2004-07-16 Thread lapalme
Hello, I have four pillows, two small, one medium, one large. There is always one in use, and it is on the pillow stand. The others are usually just leaning against the wall, behind the chair that is in front of the pillow stand. I call it my lace corner. On the other hand, I have an army of

Re: [lace] Card for a new baby

2004-05-05 Thread lapalme
Hi Steph, I use the cradle in Tatting Treats by Pam Palmer. It is fun and fairly quick to make, and goes very well on a card. I use a dark dull gold, and it looks scrumptious. I usually keep one on hand, and have given several away. They are very well received. In one case, it was a second

[lace] Halifax lacers

2004-05-05 Thread lapalme
Hello, I will be in Halifax, for one day, on May 23, 2004. I was just wondering if there are any lace related events/places that I should not miss. Please do not reply to this e-mail, use the address below. Thanks, Lise-Aurore [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL

[lace-chat] Canadian news

2003-09-22 Thread lapalme
Hi, Before you read the following, a warning. I'm still pretty upset, so this will sound like an upset person speaking. A little while ago, someone from BC complained that Canadian news focuses on the east. This had to do with the reporting of the power outage and the BC fires. Well, have I

Re: [lace] Starch??

2003-08-01 Thread lapalme
Johanna, There's starch, and then there's a wee bit of starch. I make my greeting cards by tacking a piece of lace (tatting or bobbin lace) onto cards. These are small motifs, they are not heirloom pieces, and they will be given to people who have no clue how to treat lace, but who love the

Re: [lace] summer/winter lace projects

2003-08-01 Thread lapalme
alice howell wrote: Several weeks is a longish project Interesting viewpoint. I have one on-going project now in it's 4th or 5th year, and only half done. I take it to demo's -- seldom work on it at home. Well ok, I admit, several weeks does not seem that bad, BUT, you have to know

[lace-chat] Chain letter questionnaire

2003-06-13 Thread lapalme
Ok, this looks like fun. Here goes. 1. What time is it? 9:24 2. Name as it appears on birth certificate: Marie Jeannine Lise-Aurore Lapalme. 3. What is your nickname? No nickname, although a lot of people call me Lise. 4. Number of candles on your cake: Haven't had a cake since I was 10 years