[lace] Help with bobbin lace workshop

Hi all, I'm doing a small workshop on lace at a Harry Potter conference in Chicago in August (www.terminus2008.org). I was wondering if anyone out there had any pictures or scans of bobbin lace with fantasy subjects (not necessarily Harry Potter), or specific normal animals e.g. stag, wolf, la

[lace] TableMate question

Are they sturdy enough for a clamp light/magnifier (somewhat heavy) to hold onto the side without tipping? They look great on their site. I've never heard of them before. nancy in chicago -- Original Message --- From: "Jane Viking Swanson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "arachne" S

Re: [lace] Declining Lace day Numbers

I remember going to Lace Days down in Chicago with a bunch of vendors, some as far away as Quebec & barely speaking English. Then I had kids, and less time & too many pins -- now, a dozen or more years later & the Lace Day seems much smaller. It may just be my bad memory though. Also, we went

[lace] Lacemaker in Decatur, IL

Hi -- I remember reading about a new lacemaker in Decatur not to long ago. I will be at a horse show there (for my son) in September. If that person would like to get together for a bit, I may be able to arrange it, especially if you have questions that need a more hands-on approach than book