[lace] Re: motifs made with Blendables Sulky Thread

leaf. -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com FB: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats == > Here's a link to my blog with the last completed leaf in Blendable

[lace] Re: Hairwork

how to do it.  Altho it is constructing a man's wig, would work for female too. http://www.costumes.org/classes/254pages/projects/18thwigs.htm Been enjoying this arachne thread. :) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop:

[lace] motifs made with Blendables Sulky Thread

Sulky thread.  FUN! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com FB: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.her

[lace] Re:horsehoe thread lifter

> Alice in Oregon -- where I must do some house chores. Spent the past two > days just making lace and ignoring the chores. And that is a good thing!  "Lace forever, housework whenever!" :-D -- Mark, aka Tatman in Illinois (who hasn't had the chance to lace for a wh

[lace] Re: King Christian

AH! OK.  I have Doris' book and have worked just a bit on this type of snaking trail effect with my lessons.  Will have to look on the page you referenced.  Thanks for the explanations.  So fun to chat and research about all this :) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog:

[lace] Re: Tatman's lace

I scanned these at 300 dpi for closeup views and then bumped up the brightness in my Photoshop program so you can see more of the stitches.  Yes black is hard to photograph/scan.  I am getting a lot of helpful comments on this lace.  THANKS -- Mark, aka Tatman(still learning my lace types

[lace] Rescued Laces

t the patterns I would gladly share them.  Of course if you happen to find the author of the patterns then that saves me the trouble ;) Glad I can share this with you! Mark, aka Tatman  (who is going to go through his photos on his website and embed a watermark and state the copyright on them.  LOTS OF

[lace] Lace reference in Literature: LONG.......

ace for any of the costumes!!  It will take all we  can muster to get it all done, being the play is 18, 19, 20 of March. Happy reading and lacing!! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com FB: http://www.faceboo

[lace] Re:Breaking threads

Arachne is always helpful and quick with an answer.  Thank you Bev and Jacquie for explaining how to use the damp cloth on my linen thread. :) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com FB: http://www.facebook.com

[lace] Re:Breaking threads

cloth goes on top of the pillow after the lace and bobbins are completely covered with their cloths or damp cloth on the project BEFORE I lay the cover cloths?? -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com FB: http

[lace] "All laced up: Lincoln woman contributes to 17th-century jacket" article

-- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com FB: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

[lace] Re: Cranford (long)

Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com FB: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera

[lace] Re: My lace

ut who knows.  Maybe some Sunday where I "forgot" to bring costume work home I might get a chance to work on it.  Oh..forgot about that other ugly task of housework. Dishes and cat hair are taking over!  N..it can wait LOL! in a chilly foggy Greenville, Illinois, USA, M

[lace] Happy New Year and another BL project done!

ing look like the picture.  Now on to another large project from the same book.  "Blossom Time", page 95. :) in freezing Greenville, IL USA trying to stay warm in single digit F weather. -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy sho

[lace] Re:Bobbin lace project DONE!

ENJOY! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com FB: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats > Good lace Mark, > How have you been doing on your bridal tatted pieces?, we still want to > see > a picture

[lace] Re:Bobbin lace project DONE!

heritage events we do.  Plus I hope to get many projects done for gifts for next Christmas.  It was lacking this year.  Of course try as I always do every year to make thingswe end up buying ;) -- />Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy sho

[lace] Bobbin lace project DONE!

olve the floppy part. ;) Now I am back to working on a heart motif I started earlier this year from my Bruges Bloemwerk lessons my BL teacher was giving me from the book Bruges Flower Lace by Edna Sutton. Happy New Year!! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantat

[lace] Re: 2009 Arachne Card Exchange website now open

I sat down with my morning coffee and thoroughly enjoyed looked at all the lovely cards that our lace friends have made.  Thanks Clay for hosting this exchange and thank you Jenny for putting the cards on a website for us. -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http

[lace] Lace Congress in Spain

What a comprehensive report!  I enjoyed reading it and viewing all the lovely laces and images.  Thank you Carolina! Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com > Hello all spiders, > > I had the chance

[lace] Lacemaking in Norway?

s her heritage.  Mine is easier to figure out(English, German, Irish.quite the melting pot!) Thanks for any insight, Mark, aka Tatman in sunny, cool Greenville, IL USA website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com - To unsubscribe send

[lace] OT: Looking for Diane Willett

Sorry to post this onlist.  I don't have a current email addy for Diane.  Could you please email me off list.  Someone is inquiring about your knitted garter that is featured in the patterns page on the IOLI website. Thanks.  Back to lacing! Mark, aka Tatman IOLI webmaster - To unsubscribe

[lace] My Heritage Demo weekend

our booth and my demo pillow with a Bedfordshire lace edging that I continue to work on.  So far about a yard and a half done.  I believe it is a Springett pattern, but don't recall the book it came from. http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/slideshow/15456537 ENJOY! Mark, aka Tatman

[lace] Heritage Demonstration

the Goshen Trail² in Godfrey, IL. http://www.altonheritagedays.org/ Hope to see any area lacemakers, spinners, fiber artist who want to stop by for a visit! :) -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ Tatman¹s Online Shop: http://tatman.etsy.com email: tatmant...@gmail.com

[lace] Re: My Tally Video in Utube

t the celluloid/cellulite comment :-D -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ Tatman¹s Online Shop: http://tatman.etsy.com email: tatmant...@gmail.com On 9/11/09 6:59 AM, "David C COLLYER" wrote: > Dear Friends, > Mike has very kindly edited the video of me

[lace] Re:St Bridgets Cross patterns

WOW! Never thought of all those combinations. I really would like to see any samples of this lace design if anyone is inclined to give a try. And try some of Robin's really good design suggestions for the filling area. :) Thanks Robin! -- Mark, aka Tatman(in cooler and sunny Greenvill

[lace] Re:St Bridgets Cross patterns

e I posted for the pattern. Click on the DOWNLOAD HERE link: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/st-bridgets-cross-bobbin-lace-pattern/ This is the direct link to the PDF file: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/st-bridgetts_cross.pdf Enjoy and Happy Lacing!! -- Mark, aka Tatman in gloomy

[lace] Re: For the Irish lacemakers!

helps and let me know if you need me to design a more acurate pricking like this. Fairly simple. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ Tatman¹s Online Shop: http://tatman.etsy.com email: tatmant...@gmail.com On 8/25/09 11:48 AM, "Lynne Cumming" wrote: >

[lace] Re: Lace Demonstration at Historic Sites

ne event(Heritage Days on the Goshen Trail) this year. Each year I try to better my display and learn more so that I can represent lacemaking and educate the public as much as possible. -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ Tatman¹s Online Shop: http://tatman.etsy.com em

[lace] Re: Shopping help

s are to die for And we always ask how Tracy is doing and how the shops are going. Things are fine. -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ Tatman¹s Online Shop: http://tatman.etsy.com email: tatmant...@gmail.com On 8/6/09 12:24 AM, "robinl...@socal.rr.c

[lace] Re: Shopping help

e little shops are not online and we just happen upon them to our surprise. Always on the lookout! -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ Tatman¹s Online Shop: http://tatman.etsy.com email: tatmant...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Re: torchon lace query - hand or machine

while back. Enjoying this discussion :) -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ Tatman¹s Online Shop: http://tatman.etsy.com email: tatmant...@gmail.com On 6/23/09 4:22 PM, "Vicki Bradford" wrote: > I agree with Brenda. They both look handmade to me. The top

[lace] Re: D shaped pillows - Attn: Mark

an option I would toy with later on. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ Tatman¹s Online Shop: http://tatman.etsy.com email: tatmant...@gmail.com On 6/10/09 6:38 PM, "jeria...@aol.com" wrote: > Especially for Mark (Tatman), and those who'd like to vi

[lace] Re: D shaped pillows

inches tall and rounded top where the handle was and they easily set down on the flat hinged part. My mom used to have one of these and I have seen them at tag sales or flea markets. Could be a solution to a travel bag for the D shaped pillows. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http

[lace] Re: Miss Channer

That is awesome David! Done in about 3 months with other priorities in the way. You amaze me. Can't wait to see it off the pillow. Equally grand I am sure. -- Mark, aka Tatman...whose pillow is still dusty waiting for me ;) blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: ta

[lace] Re: Devon's article in IOLI bulletin

g art called bobbin lace ;) Thanks for the reminiscing.in dreary Greenville, IL USA -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: tatmant...@gmail.com On 4/29/09 7:36 AM, "dmt11h...@aol.com" wrote: > Yes, string art. > Interestingly, I was at the Cooper-H

[lace] Re: Thread choices questions

linen(crisp) e, cushion cover - cotton and linen f, baby dress trimming - silk g, pictorial piece to be framed - linen h, scarf - silk > Q2, If a new range of coloured linen became available would you like > it to be: a, about 40 wraps/cm - fine enough for point ground -- Mark, aka Tatma

[lace] Re: Bangles

Wonderful, Eve! Love the color choices and beadwork. I have yet to add beads to a project. Not much of a beader. On my to-do list ;) Thanks for sharing, -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: tatmant...@gmail.com > On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 13:35, Eve Mor

[lace] Re: Arachne anniversary

ds. You can view my progress on my blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com To see all the posts that pertain to the wedding lace, go here: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/category/christinas-wedding-lace/ Happy Lacing, -- Mark, aka Tatman..from cold and rainy Greenvill

[lace] Re: Drawing on Right Side of Brain - was:Teachers

Sherry meant for this to go to the lace list as well. Her email below. -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: tatmant...@gmail.com -- Forwarded Message From: Sherry And since I am left handedI use the right side of my brain more than the lefthave you

[lace] Re: Drawing on Right Side of Brain - was:Teachers

Alex, My art teacher in high school taught from this book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love blind contour drawing. Now just wish I could do blind lacemaking. I might get a book read at the same time HAH. Thanks for mentioning that book. Brought back good memories. -- Mark, aka Tatman blog

[lace] Re: Tatting question

to talk about how to work this out. -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: tatmant...@gmail.com On 4/2/09 9:50 AM, "Daphne Martin" wrote: > Hello everyone. > > Does anyone know of a tatting pattern in English for a mobile phone > cov

[lace] Diane Willet please email me

anyone has Diane's email handy, just let me know. Thanks, Mark, aka Tatman IOLI webmaster webmas...@internationaloldlacers.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Re: Rescued piece of lace/thread

ns. Also has cigarette smoke smell. :-\ Could have been made and just not used. There is deliberate knotting of the ends as if the lacemaker meant to end it that length. H -- Mark, aka Tatman Temporary blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: tatmant...@gmail.com - To unsubscr

[lace] Re: Rescued piece of lace/thread

eems to be the best choice and probably because of its age would likely be used(guessing again LOL!) Thanks so much for figuring out what type of thread it would be from the charts and your math. Math isn't my strong point. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman Temporary blog: http://tatmantats.wordp

[lace] Re: Rescued piece of lace

ce you have. Twice that length > would complete the 1000 many people try to make. That is funny that you took the time to count the tallies. I know I haven't reached my 1000 tallies yet, but this would help it along! Thank you Alice for this information. It is appreciated. -- Mark,

[lace] Re: Rescued piece of lace

Delores, I am pretty sure the lacer used cotton thread. I am guessing at size 40-50? It is just over 3 whole stitches per inch on the footside. There are 3 twists added in between the WS for strength. Curious to what thread size they used too. -- Mark, aka Tatman Temporary blog: http

[lace] Rescued piece of lace

-- Mark, aka Tatman Temporary blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: tatmant...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Re: My Toender Lace

OUTSTANDING! Julian, Thanks for sharing the pictures of David's accomplishment. David, Can't wait to see your work of Miss Channer's mat done in Chantilly style. -- Mark, aka Tatman.(taking a Blacing hiatus while working on my niece's wedding lace done in fine tatt

[lace] Re: Interesting Lace Find!

trying to make a living or by machine), it is still interesting to know the history. Thank you all for your thoughts on this. -- Mark, aka Tatman Temporary website: http://my.att.net/p/PWP-tatmanlace Temporary blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: tatmant...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe

[lace] Interesting Lace Find!

inyurl.com/bvncxn -- Mark, aka Tatman (who had a terrific WIPEOUT on the ice this morning, walking to work. I am sure the people in the passing car were laughing their heads off!! ) Temporary website: http://my.att.net/p/PWP-tatmanlace Temporary blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ emai

[lace] Re: IOLI website

Thank you. The ES Koon Lace page is one that still needs to be worked on. I am collecting the necessary files. So I will announce when it is up. Thanks for revisiting the IOLI website! Mark, aka Tatman IOLI webmaster On 11/11/08 8:47 PM, "Elizabeth Ligeti" <[EMAIL PROT

[lace] Re: IOLI web back

website is back up, you can be sure of that! ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman Temporary website: http://my.att.net/p/PWP-tatmanlace Temporary blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECT

[lace] Re: Honeycomb delight

years ago as a challenge given to me by my BL teacher. I think it has the honeycomb stitch if I am not mistaken: http://www.tat-man.net/bobbinlace/BLtorchonfan.html Click on image for larger view. -- Mark, aka Tatman Visit Tatman's Forum of Fun!: http://www.tat-man.net/forumoffun.html Don&#

[lace] Re: Honeycomb delight

Flower Lace": http://tinyurl.com/6mkm7y That is made entirely of HS, minus the fillings and edging. I may have shown this piece on this list before, but thought to mention it again since the HS is being talked about. :) -- Mark, aka Tatman Visit Tatman's Forum of Fun!: http://www.tat-man.

[lace] doily and possible pillow

A! Nice and neat and probably very portable. I am thinking of using this at some of my demonstrations. Interesting novelty item too ;) Happy Lacing! Mark, aka Tatman website: www.tat-man.net blog:www.tat-man.net/blog - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscr

[lace] Pics I took at IOLI convention

Morning lacers, I guess it is ok to share pictures of the IOLI convention. This goes along with my previous post. Here is the link to the slide show: http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z43/tatmantats/2008_IOLI_convention/?albu mview=slideshow Enjoy!! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: www.tat

[lace] Our quick trip to IOLI convention 2008

he Land of Lincoln Lacers for putting on this event and close enough that I could have this opportunity! Mark, aka Tatman(still in the throws of my one day at the IOLI convention) website: Www.tat-man.net blog: www.tat-man.net/blog - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the

[lace] Re: What are you doing instead of IOLI Convention

e opportunity two years ago to make all the habits and work on the set construction. The High School teachers put the play on. It was much fun! Happy Lacing!! Mark, aka Tatman (dodging from A/C building to A/C building in this smoldering heat in Greenville, IL USA) My website: www.tat-man.net

[lace] Re: Representation of lace

en with their tatting shuttles. My sources say these paintings are of jewel encrusted knotting shuttles. Another myth stated from the old tatting books. Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Re: Representation of lace (loooong post)

is about the length of an unsharpened pencil. About six inches long. Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net On 7/16/08 3:33 PM, "Clay Blackwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Mark - > > I live in Virginia, and my husband and I enjoy visiting Williamsburg

[lace] Representation of lace (loooong post)

Montpelier and the museums and to check out the tatting kits, and the questionable tatting shuttles, knotting shuttles, and the bobbin in question, I would really like to know your opinion about the representation of lace and its tools in the time of our fore fathers that started this country back fro

[lace] Re:very large tatting needle?

://www.tribbler.com/tatman/img/takaharizukai.jpg Hope that helps. Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog On 7/15/08 1:47 PM, "Francis Busschaert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hallo to all > i have a question > You all knwo that one can do frivolite (tatting) w

[lace] Re: starting a new project - was: Variegated threads

ull of pillows I made with half finished lace on them =D. Looking into making another pillow because there are more things I want to start. AM I BAD!!! Mark, aka Tatman in Greenville, IL USA Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: un

[lace] Re: Variegated thread

Sorry about that. My email program tends to pick up only the sender's email addy and not the entire lace list. Thanks, Tamara, for forwarding that. DUH on my part! Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog On 5/16/08 1:00 PM, "Tamara P Duvall" <[EMAIL PROTECTE

[lace] Re: what did you ...Torchon

if I want brainless workBut that is just me. Mark, aka Tatman in cool and sunny Greenville, IL USA Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Re: Schneeberger pattern ID

heet and used that as my pricking. Helps to see the threads and where they are going while you work. Works like a charm!!! Hope you give it a try. But I do recommend that you document where you got the pic and who the designer is so you won't have memory lapse like I did %-$ Mark, aka Tatman w

[lace] Re:pattern ID - cluny/leaves/tallies

Bev, Thanks for clarifying the cluny/leaves/tallies faux pas. It is now corrected on my blog. I tend to use the term "cluny" loosely when I work both tatting and BL and terminology is one of the many things I have to learn in my life as a lacemaker. ;) Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.n

[lace] pattern ID

that I can credit it. Thanks, Mark, aka Tatman in sunny and cool 70s F Greenville, IL USA Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Re: what did you do before bobbin lace

red! Mark, aka Tatman in sunny and 70s F Greenville, IL USA Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Re: lace on tv

presented well and I think it is great to have it advertise both the LLL website and the IOLI convention. GOOD JOB!!! Mark, aka Tatman (In icky rainy Greenville, IL USA) Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog On 4/3/08 9:10 PM, "Janice Blair" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http:/

[lace] Lace For A Cure

eenville, IL USA Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Lace brushes for Photoshop users

h set creators. There are other lace brush sets out there. Just thought I would let you know. Mark, aka Tatman(avid Pshop user in cold yet again Greenville, IL) Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace] Re: interesting book (category) on eBay... ; )

are on the lookout at flea markets and thrift shops for things that interest my hobbies. This book was fun to thumb through. Not sure I would use it for anything. But nice to have it in my library. Getting tired of this mushy, snowy weather in Greenville, IL USA Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.n

[lace] Re: Back on the list

Pauline, Nice to see you online again! Don't leave us hanging. What is the full blast new project you are working on? In drizzly snowy morning in Greenville, IL USA Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog On 2/26/08 3:26 AM, "paulinedenmark" <[EMAIL PROTEC

[lace] Re: swinging young lacemakers

LOL! Thanks for sharing a bit of your life with us. In chilly Greenville, IL USA Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog On 2/18/08 10:51 AM, "Anneke Reijs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > > Last week, our two youngest grandchildren (both 9 y

[lace] Re: lace pricking - proceeds to charity

Micki, You might be thinking of the HLG(Heartland Lace Guild) challenge to make a section of garland for Breast Cancer. Go here to check it out: http://www.heartlandlace.org/Cure.htm In breezy and VERY chilly Greenville, IL USA Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog On 2/12/08

[lace] Re: Ruffs

ome at a better time! Thanks, Adele, so much for the calculations and other info. Will make the job of designing the costumes much easier ;) In blistering cold Greenville, IL USA Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the li

[lace] Re: Fastening Honitons

with coursage pins/separator pins, pin it down. That way the bobbins are less likely to move or work their way out of the ribbon weaving. my 2 cents worth in rainy/dreary and cold Greenville, IL USA Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL

[lace] Re:60/2 linen thread

Dear spiders, Thanks to all you generous spiders for your advice on this thread. I knew this list would help me in my plight. Now to find some extra Santa money to get that invaluable thread book of Brenda's! Still chilly in the single digits in Greenville, IL USA BRR Mark, aka T

[lace] 60/2 linen thread

by bear) like 60/2. I do have lots of kinds of threads for lace (120-185 Egyptian cotton for honiton, Broks, Gutterman's, Madiera Tanne, etc)..but most of my threads are for tatting. Your help is much appreciated. In single digit Fahrenheit weather in Greenville, IL USA, Mark, aka

[lace] Re:To the lace makers.

timaccasars or arm chair doilies. Bookmarks and smaller items get given away as gifts. Mark, aka Tatman In chilly, freezing rain Greenville, IL USA Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Re: Bobbin Lace Survey

Bruges Flower Lace! ;) I am halfway done with the winding doily at the beginning of "Bruges Flower Lace" by Edna Sutton. Lots of sewings there! OHfalse plaits is another one I dislike but muttle through. Despite the dislikeswhat we will do for the love of lace Mark, aka

[lace] Re: block pillows and BL scarves

I had good intentions of making a scarf from lace weight yarn. I picked out this soft fuzzy yarn to lace with. But instead I turned it into a cover for a pouch and gave it to a friend. I added beads on the tail ends instead of working them in. Makes for good dangles. I then applied it to some c

[lace] OT: Sad news of lacemaker passing away

Tatman www.tat-man.net - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Re: Princess Lace Machine

... Happy Lacemaking! Mark, aka Tatman In cool, soon to be rainy Greenville, IL USA Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog > -- Original message -- > From: "Laurie Waters" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> It doesn't really matter whether they wer

[lace] Rescued lace and Flea Market Finds!

/i192.photobucket.com/albums/z43/tatmantats/lace/net_needlelace_1close up.jpg Large view: http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z43/tatmantats/lace/net_needlelace_1.jpg Thanks for letting me share my finds with you :) In sunny and cooling Greenville, IL USA Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog

[lace] Re: new pattern for christmas

VERY CUTE! Janice. Thanks for sharing this pattern. You are a wonder! Mark, aka Tatman Greenville, IL USA(50 miles east of St. Louis, MO) Www.tat-man.net On 9/18/07 3:12 PM, "Janice Blair" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just letting you all know that I have another patter

[lace] Re: wool fabric for pillows

to my liking and it didn't feel right. Army blankets are also great to throw in the back of a car on snowy days for emergencies. But some are allergic to wool. Which in this case, I guess the man-made material would suffice. Mark, aka Tatman Greenville, IL USA Www.tat-man.net On 9/18/07

[lace] Re: Lace Bat Patterns

Actually there IS some tatting patterns of bats. Carol Amich has several: http://www.geocities.co.jp/PowderRoom/1849/t_motifs_e.html Also I have a bat pattern on my projects page: http://www.tat-man.net/patterns/motifs.html Cute poem BTW ;) Enjoy! Mark, aka Tatman having beautiful weather in

[lace] Re:Wonderful bobbinlace find at the thrift store!

Good idea Betty. I will have to see if there is anything hidden in the framing that might tell me. Thanks all for the suggestions on types of lace and your comments. Mark, aka Tatman Greenville, IL USA Www.tat-man.net On 8/1/07 8:12 PM, "Clive ^ Betty Rice" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

[lace] Wonderful bobbinlace find at the thrift store!

know if any of you recognize the pattern and what book it came from. Thanks for letting me share my find and I am still jumping with joy about it :) Mark, aka Tatman In scortching hot Greenville, IL USA Www.tat-man.net - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubs

[lace] OT: email problems....ok now

to me again. As for the list group emailsI will have to read the back log. Thanks for baring with me on this. Mark, aka Tatman Where it finally has rained and stormed and my garden is much appreciated in Greenville, IL USA Www.tat-man.net - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] conta

[lace] Hands on demo

e camera at all cost ;) http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1284/589158763_b3e41537e8_b.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1423/589158705_963015c8fd_o.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1023/589158679_3115ce24f5_o.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1051/589158655_0405a11e94_o.jpg Thanks for letting me shar

[lace] Re: treating raw wood bobbins? other male lace makers?

on the hands will give it a nice patina. But do sand any rough spots so it doesn't snag the threads. Glad to have you on board, Mark, aka Tatman In sunny and dry(wishing for rain) in Greenville, Illinois, USA Www.tat-man.net On 6/20/07 11:46 PM, "Simon Maynard" <[EMAIL PROTEC

[lace] Re: Directions for lace patterns

Lacing! Mark, aka Tatman In sunny and breezy Greenville, IL USA Www.tat-man.net On 6/6/07 12:35 AM, "pene piip" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > May I make a little suggestion for those who like to write out > written directions for lace patterns that when numbers are needed

[lace] Re: 'Lace' flowers

as the flower of the carrot. The ladies knew that no one could rival the queen's handiwork so it became a triumph for Anne (Haughton, 1978). Other common names for wild carrot are bird's-nest and devil's-plague. This is an interesting subject and to see how it progresses ;) Mark Myers,

[lace] Re: Tear drop pattern - revised

Brenda, Thanks for bringing that to my attention. It was a typo in the URL. The file name should have an uppercase "L" as in "BLteardrop.html". H.Just now as I typed it, my spellchecker wanted to replace that letter. Hmmm.will have to watch that next time. Mark,

[lace] Re: Tear drop pattern - revised

As suggested to me by Bev, I revised the text and diagram of the pattern. I hope that it is closer to a more complete pattern. I just replaced the pattern so the link will still work: http://www.tat-man.net/bobbinlace/Blteardrop.pdf Thanks, Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net - To unsubscribe

[lace] Re: Tear drop pattern

first ya know ;) Mark, aka Tatman Greenville, IL USA Www.tat-man.net On 5/30/07 10:54 AM, "bevw" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> thread on bobbins that I needed to use for another project. You can find > it > >> on my projects page: http://www.tat-man.net/bl

[lace] Tear drop pattern

yard or so of thread on the bobbins :) Thanks for letting me share, Mark, aka Tatman In gloomy, rainy Greenville, IL USA Www.tat-man.net - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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