Re: [lace] kinds of lace

2013-03-28 Thread Sue Harvey
Alice, have you ever tried Carrickmacross, I love it, it's so dainty and quite easy, one of my favourites. Sue M Harvey Norfolk U.K. Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera.

Re: [lace] Kinds of lace

2013-03-28 Thread Lesley Blackshaw
On 28/03/2013 18:17, Susie Rose wrote: >>>The more I learn, the more I want to know.<<< My feeling too, Susie. Lesley - 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:

Re: [lace] Kinds of lace

2013-03-28 Thread Susie Rose
I forgot to add tatting.  DUH!  The more I learn, the more I want to know.   Hugs,   Susie Rose   My Etsy store:  http://www.susierosedesigns.etsy.com  Other techniques, not in any order, in my repertoire are: knitted crochet cutwork pulled thread work needlelace hardanger - To unsubscribe sen

[lace] Kinds of lace

2013-03-28 Thread Susie Rose
Hello to One and All! While bobbing lace, in the lace realm, is my true love.  I make bore bobbin lace than any other kind.  Other techniques, not in any order, in my repertoire are: knitted crochet cutwork pulled thread work needlelace hardanger   Hugs,   Susie Rose   My Etsy store:  http

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2013-03-28 Thread David C COLLYER
At 07:39 AM 28/03/2013, Agnes Boddington wrote: Since when do I "where" instead of "wear" magnifying glasses? Brain getting confused. Well I did wonder :) David in Ballarat, AUS - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For he

Re: [lace] kinds of lace

2013-03-27 Thread Bronwen of Hindscroft
I have had people who do extremely complex things themselves (just not lace) come up and say that too me. A lot of times, the people who tell me that are men who do extremely complex things like chain mail or other metal work. When I point out how much patience they have for their passion, they s

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2013-03-27 Thread Agnes Boddington
Since when do I "where" instead of "wear" magnifying glasses? Brain getting confused. Agnes Boddington Therefore I often either enlarge the pattern and work in thicker thread, or where magnifying glasses. The latter especially when I go on a Bedfordshire lace course with Christine Springett.

Re: [lace] kinds of lace

2013-03-27 Thread Agnes Boddington
Hi Lorelei and all I too have a problem with my left eye, which I damaged inside when I fell and broke my arm a few years ago. Therefore I often either enlarge the pattern and work in thicker thread, or where magnifying glasses. The latter especially when I go on a Bedfordshire lace course with

Re: [lace] kinds of lace

2013-03-27 Thread Nancy Neff
With regard to the original question, I'm also addicted to bobbin lace.  I've tried all others I know of except hairpin lace, but the only other type I really enjoy is hardanger and other lace-like embroidery--go figure!  I'd like to do more needle lace but I'm hopelessly bad at it, whereas I seem

[lace] kinds of lace

2013-03-27 Thread Lorelei Halley
Clay: your empty pillows are crying, feeling neglected and unloved. I agree with Nancy: I'd love to see more early Flemish lace. Pottenkant? Paris lace? The forgotten sisters. I agree with Maureen: bobbin lace alone can occupy several lifetimes. Add needlelace and you have several centuries.

Re: [lace] kinds of lace

2013-03-27 Thread Nancy Neff
because all my antique lace, lace pillows, bobbins, books, etc. are safely upstairs! > >From: "lacel...@frontier.com" >To: lace_arachne.com >Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 1:18 PM >Subject: [lace] kinds of lace > >"I do have a

[lace] kinds of lace

2013-03-27 Thread lacelady
"I do have a question - how many of us do more than one form of lace? " Bobbin lace is my addition... and I have dabbled in many different varieties. I currently have projects going from 16th century Flanders to very modern patterns, so any type can appear on my pillows. I've also dabbled in n