Re: [lace] OIDFA lace patterns?

Hello Susan, I don’t remember a page of patterns on the OIDFA website. There certainly hasn’t been one since the website was redesigned in 2012. Jean On 23 Oct 2016, at 19:23, hottl...@neo.rr.com wrote: > Hello All! Did OIDFA take down their page of patterns? At one point, there > was quite a

[lace] OIDFA lace patterns?

Hello All! Did OIDFA take down their page of patterns? At one point, there was quite a collection. From time to time, I've used several as learning pieces but didn't find a link when I checked today. Perhaps they are archived somewhere else?? It would be sad if they just disappeared. Sincer

[lace] OIDFA lace patterns?

Hello All! Did OIDFA take down their page of patterns? At one point, there was quite a nice collection. From time to time, I've used several as learning pieces but didn't find a link when I checked today. Perhaps they are archived somewhere else?? It would be sad if they just disappeared. S

Re: [lace] OIDFA - 2018 Congress Cancellation

Or we could do both and support all lace enthusiasts! Anna from a cloudy Sydney We have two possibilities to go to the lace festival in Bruges in 2018 or looking forward to the OIDFA meeting in 2020. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

[lace] OIDFA - 2018 Congress Cancellation

On 29 Aug 2016 Jeri wrote: ...Every dispute has at least 2 sides, and the Belgians have been politely silent about theirs Not entirely silent -- for a little bit from the Belgian side of the dispute, see the LaceNews interview with the President of the Belgian group: https://lacenews.net/2016/

[lace] OIDFA - 2018 Congress Cancellation (Memo 2)

I was taught at an early age to communicate truthfully, though I did know when adults were not being truthful to me. Also, that (without a college degree or even having taken any college courses) I was recruited by The New York Times to work on school newspapers in the early 1960s. I recei

Re: [lace] OIDFA - 2018 Congress Cancellation

Laurie Waters send us a link http://lacenews.net in which we find a lot of the details why the OIDFA meeting in Bruges is cancelled. I won’t discus this because I am not familiar with the law in Belgium about such events and I wasn’t personally involved in the discussio

Re: [lace] OIDFA - 2018 Congress Cancellation

At the 2016 OIDFA Congress's gala dinner in Slovenia, I sat at the Belgian table, surrounded by 9 very capable experts with extensive experience when it comes to Belgian laws and organization of large events. Conversation was in English. Please do not panic if you were planning to go to Bruge

[lace] OIDFA

This week I’ve been asked by a couple of people what will happen now that the 2018 OIDFA Congress in Bruges has been cancelled. If you are also wondering about this you will find a statement from the OIDFA Executive Council on the OIDFA website - go to https://www.oidfa.com/cong.html and click o

[lace] OIDFA Lace Congress 2016

Thank you Jeri! Love your descriptive comments & links to more lace resources. Thanks for sharing. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA 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...@g

[lace] OIDFA Congress

Jeri and other lace friends, I will attend both the OIDFA Congress and tour, and also IOLI this year - with husband in tow for both. At least two more from our local lace guild will also be in Slovenia. Looking forward to being with other lace enthusiasts. Karen ​in Washington, DC​ - To unsub

Re: [lace] OIDFA Congress

Hi there I am going! A male lacemaker from South Africa. Will land in Ljubljana on Saturday 19th June, and a meeting will be possible Manie Kriel +27 82 820 8311 On 17/05/2016 05:51 PM, jeria...@aol.com wrote: It is too quiet again. So, let me ask Will you be attending the OIDFA C

[lace] OIDFA Congress

Four people from my lace group are going to OIDFA this year.  The rest of us are envious.  We hear all about their plans and turn a bit green.  I did get to go to one in the past and enjoyed it very much. The OIDFA in 2020 in Estonia intrigues me.  That's far enough away, if I begin saving now,

RE: [lace] OIDFA Congress

It was quite a relief to discover that I am not the only one not going to Slovenia!! Oh, how I wish I could be there but I am also pinning my hopes on Brugge! For those of you who have not met Jeri - make an effort it will be worth the effort! Jeanette Fischer South Africa. -Original Messa

Re: [lace] OIDFA Congress

>From my perspective, a one-time invitation today of how to find me - is enough for people I'd love to meet. At the IOLI conventions in the U.S., lodging, meals, lectures, sales rooms and activities are all in one hotel, making a lunch meeting fairly easy to organize. This is not the c

Re: [lace] OIDFA Congress

Dear Jeri, me too doesn’t know any Slovenian lacemaker personally but why could we fix a time to meet each other on a certain point at the OIDFA-place and found a corner we could chat to each other. Or why not ask the ladies organizing the congress for a place. Years ago the congress took place

Re: [lace] OIDFA Congress

Dear Jeri, How I wish I could be in Slovenia attending the congress and meeting you and other Arachne members. I have made some Idrija lace and want to do more and would love to have learned more about it and the lacemakers who make it. But I am a few years ahead of you in age and not an experi

Re: [lace] OIDFA Congress

Your message, Jeri, makes me feel a bit envious of all those of you who will be in Ljubljana! I would love to attend the Congress, as I am especially fond of Idrija Lace. But unfortunately the expenses for such a trip are too high. I will have to wait for... Bruges perhaps? I will start saving from

[lace] OIDFA Congress

It is too quiet again. So, let me ask Will you be attending the OIDFA Congress in Slovenia? This is an *invitation* to meet me ! There is no one I know in Slovenia whom we could ask to coordinate a group meeting. However, I'd love to meet you individually. Look for a 5' 2" woman n

RE: [lace] OIDFA Lace translator

If anyone wishes to comment on the Hebrew lace translation on the OIDFA website, I think it would be best if they contacted me OFF-list (via Jean’s email address). Thank you, David Leader - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.h

RE: [lace] OIDFA Lace translator

ating these terms. Therefore, your notes should be addressed to the Academy committee. Yael -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Miriam Gidron Sent: יום א 05 יולי 2015 12:38 To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] OIDFA Lace translato

[lace] OIDFA Lace translator

Hi, As a native Israeli, who grew up on the Hebrew language and is using it daily, I right away checked on the OIDFA translations from English into Hebrew. I have studied graduated in translating so I guess I still can say something in this respect. Many of the words I found are old fashioned a

Re: [lace] OIDFA Bulletin/magazine?

Please remember that we are relying on volunteers, and there is a new Editor. This may also mean a new printer and mailing facility in a different country? Always takes time to get up to speed. Debra Jenny was editor of the U.S. IOLI Bulletin for quite a few years, so has experience. Hop

Re: [lace] OIDFA Bulletin/magazine?

Hi Arlene, Mine came last week, no. 2, 2015. It has a lovely green cover with lace from Slovenia this time! Hope yours comes soon, Jocelyn in Winnipeg, central Canada Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 30, 2015, at 8:31 AM, Arlene Cohen wrote: > > Hello, all - > Are there members of OIDFA here in

Re: [lace] OIDFA Bulletin/magazine?

Arlene, I am German living in Hamburg, today my OIDFA copy 2/2015 was in my post box. There is still hope for yours, good luck. Ilske - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Phot

[lace] OIDFA Bulletin/magazine?

Hello, all - Are there members of OIDFA here in the US?  Did you receive issue #2 for 2015 of the magazine?  I just realized that it is the end of June and I am pretty sure I didn't get it.  Just went to their website, hoping for a list of contents or something that might trigger my memory, but

[lace] OIDFA 2014 - Adelaide, South Australia

Afternoon Ladies and Gents, Just a reminder that OIDFA 2014 is fast approaching here in Adelaide, South Australia, in July this year. The cut-off date for early bird registration is 28th February, more expensive after this date, so if you haven't already registered then it's time to

[lace] OIDFA Bulletin error!

Good morning fellow spiders I just thought I'd let you know that I received my OIDFA Bulletin yesterday and noticed that the review of Alex Stillwell's book 'Drafting Torchon Lace Patterns' has been incorrectly priced at £28.50p plus postage! This should of course read £16.50p - quite a substa

[lace] OIDFA translator

Hello All! Thank you David, for your kind (& thorough) explanation regarding your excellent "free service". As usual, I don't know what I don't know & asked the question ham-handedly. Apologies to all who were offended! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA USA - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] OIDFA Caen

Hello, This is pictures about OIDFA congres in Caen. First link is from Michel Bouvot website, one of theorganizer. http://blondecaen.chez-alice.fr/oid01.htm#OIDFA http://www.dentellieres.com/Reportage/R2012/Caen/index.htm http://www.passion-dentelle.com/5-index.html http://sophiedentelles.ca

[lace] OIDFA pictures

Lorelei, Thanks for posting the pictures from the OIDFA congress. The first link opened nicely but not the second and third. At least , for those like me who stayed home this time , it was nice to get a glimpse of what sent on. Miriam in a very hot Arad, Israel - To unsubscribe send email to ma

[lace] OIDFA lappets book.... followup

I have some news for you. First I want to say that OIDFA sent me a copy of the missing section of Pattern 14. To forestall them getting hundreds of requests for the attachment, I want to tell you that the missing section will be printed in an OIDFA Bulletin as soon as they can fit it in... nex

Re: [lace] OIDFA Lappets book .. errata on 14

Hi Alice, I have been looking at the pattern you mention and I think you can simply join Number 2 of the first pattern with Number 3 of the second one. And this would make the whole half lappet. As the second pattern seems to be identical at the beginning and at the end, it seems that the directi

[lace] OIDFA Lappets book .. errata on 14

I love the new OIDFA Lappets book, but I have to report one problem. If you have the book, you might make a note. Pattern 14 is incomplete. There's up to an inch of pattern missing at connection 3. One side is a couple centimeters shorter than the other side of the connecting line. The rest

[lace] OIDFA book

Now that so many of you have written they received the new OIDFA book, it clarified a few things to me. I was away for two weeks and on my return I found the book waiting for me. Had no idea why I got such a lovely present and since I know the person who mailed the book I wrote her a thank you

Re: [lace] OIDFA book

I recommend the web site _http://www.oidfa.com_ (http://www.oidfa.com/) if you have questions or want to find someone with whom to correspond. Yes, this is a lovely hardback book - fourth of a series that have been published by the OIDFA Work Group - Lace in the German Folk Costumes. It i

Re: [lace] OIDFA book

Oh, phew, I only sent this to Sue Babbs without cropping. Lyn wrote: I agree. Merci beaucoup, Madame. Just got my copy, which I wasn't expecting, being a first-time OIDFA attendee. I just had time to look through it, but I found it fascinating. Especially since I've been wanting a flat lace

Re: [lace] OIDFA book

Hello Doris (I think - guessing by your e-mail!) and everyone Isn't it a special gift? Each member of OIDFA received a copy of "Lappets from Hermannsburg" in celebration of OIDFA's 30th anniversary. As with all the publications from the study groups, it is certainly thorough. The photographs and p

Re: [lace] OIDFA book

Yes, it was a lovely surprise gift! I too would like to send my thanks to OIDFA Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: d2one...@comcast.net Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 12:21 PM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] OIDFA book How can I direct my thanks for the beautiful

[lace] OIDFA Book

The book on Herrmansburg lappets is a delight. I admit that I particularly like lappets. I've already read the whole book and looked closely at all the patterns. My fingers itch to get started on one of the patterns. It was certainly a great gift that OIDFA decided to send to all members. Th

[lace] OIDFA book

How can I direct my thanks for the beautiful book the German Folk costumes group of OIDFA has gifted to its members ? What a lovely and clear depiction of the lappets...and the patterns and instructions. The book is itself a work of art. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com con

[lace] OIDFA 2011 Membership Time

Now is the time to join the International Bobbin and Needle Lace Organization. acronym OIDFA, and there's still time to receive all the 2011 Quarterly Journals (OIDFA Bulletin) including the special issue of the 2012 World Lace Congress in Caen, France. The full color quarterly Bulletins, published

Fwd: [lace] OIDFA Bulletin Jan-Mar

: [lace] OIDFA Bulletin Jan-Mar If arachne members are having trouble viewing enlargements by clicking on pictures, they need to view in Japanese. If they are in the "excite" English translation view they can quickly switch to Japanese view by clicking on blue underlined word at top

[lace] OIDFA Bulletin Jan-Mar

If you are impressed with the design and lace of Katsuko Sakagami look at her web site www.kakolace.jp I had the good fortune to meet her at her atelier in Kyoto in 2007. She is an astounding lady and lacemaker. Her dream was for OIDFA to have a congress in Japan. You

Re: [lace] OIDFA Bulletin Jan-March

Hello Diane and everyone It is really a lovely issue. There is a small photo of the front cover, and list of contents here: http://www.oidfa.com/text/toc%201%202009.htm On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 3:17 PM, Diane Zierold wrote: > I wanted to say how much I have enjoyed the current issue of the OIDFA

[lace] OIDFA Bulletin Jan-March

I wanted to say how much I have enjoyed the current issue of the OIDFA Bulletin. The articles are all very interesting. There is much on the upcoming congress in Japan, and interesting patterns. On the cover (and interior) is the most wonderful lace panel designed and made by Katsuko Sa

[lace] OIDFA Northern Contact Day (UK)

Hi The next Northern OIDFA Contact Day has been arranged for Saturday 25th October 2008 at Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham near Burnley BB12 8UA.  From 10.30 to 3.30pm.  It will cost £10 and members will be able to look at some of the lace or other textiles in the Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Collection.  I

Re: [lace] OIDFA Congress - my impressions, photos, other news

Hello Lucy Wonderful photo's from OIDFA and the Netherlands. Especially the one from the cheese shop, makes me yearn for some real proper gorgeous tasty Dutch cheese from my home country. Here in UK they only sell the rubbish that we export. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK www.sixpennybobbins

[lace] OIDFA Congress - my impressions, photos, other news

Hello Lacespiders, at the beginning of July I've visited OIDFA Congress in Groningen in Netherlands and I am still full of impressions, which I'd like to share with you. You can find a report from my OIDFA visit on my pages http://lacespider.blog.cz/0808/oidfa-congress and you can look at othe

[lace] OIDFA - Arachne Lunch

Hi, I think we were about 20 at the arachne lunch. We sat around three round tables and had lots of fun. Trouble only was that because the place was small we were'nt really able to circulate. I have pictures of the lunch if anybody is interested contact me privately. Miriam Arad, Israel -

Re: [lace] OIDFA Trip Day 15-19 Groningen: the Congress

9:34 PM Subject: [lace] OIDFA Trip Day 15-19 Groningen: the Congress OIDFA Trip Day 15-19 Groningen: the Congress The morning was spent traveling from Koln to Groningen. I caught the train that went north to Leer, then changed trains into Groningen. Because it was so hot, I took a taxi to

[lace] OIDFA trip - thanks and a question

Hello all As the list is so quiet at the moment perhaps this is the time to propose a vote of thanks (or round of applause!) to Alice for her fascinating account of her European trip. Alice I hope it was as enjoyable as it was exhausting! I had hoped to get to Groningen myself at least for a da

[lace] OIDFA Trip Days 20-24 Tours

OIDFA Trip Days 20-24 Tours There were five buses on the tours. We stayed in the same hotel for the week and went to different towns every day. Each bus' schedule was a bit different so only one bus load would be at a location at a time. A typical day would be as follows: 5:30 Get up 6:30

[lace] OIDFA Trip Day 15-19 Groningen: the Congress

OIDFA Trip Day 15-19 Groningen: the Congress The morning was spent traveling from Koln to Groningen. I caught the train that went north to Leer, then changed trains into Groningen. Because it was so hot, I took a taxi to the hotel. The taxi driver questioned that I wanted to ride that short

[lace] OIDFA Trip Day 14 evening. Koln

OIDFA Trip Day 14 evening. Koln Koln was a surprise. When you step out of the train station, the cathedral is facing you. It shares a central plaza with the train station. I walked the 3 blocks to my hotel, parked my luggage, and went back to the cathedral. After trying several doors, I

RE: [lace] OIDFA Trip Days 9-11 Paris

Alice - the most amazing organ playing I have ever heard was at the Sacre Coeur (in Montmartre) Karen in Malta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alice Howell Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 2:51 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [!! SPAM] [lace

[lace] OIDFA Trip Day 12-14 Heidelberg and the Rhine

OIDFA Trip Day 12-13-14 Heidelberg and the Rhine My travel problems were on Sundays. I got up early and took the Metro to Gard du Est. The train I wanted was full. No seats left. I had to wait in the train station for four hours to catch the next train which meant that I would arrive in He

[lace] OIDFA Trip Days 9-11 Paris

OIDFA Trip Days 9-11Paris Up at 5:30 to catch the early train to Paris, arriving at Gard du St Lazarre. Had to catch the Metro to my hotel. Having Metro tickets in my pocket made it faster. Once out of the Metro (there were four exits), I got oriented and walked about 4 blocks to my hotel

Re: [lace] OIDFA Trip Days 6-8 Bayeux

I am enjoying your descriptions of your trip so very much--your itinerary follows closely the lace "tour" I took many years ago. BTW, One of the best references I ever found on the Bayeaux Tapestry is an old National Geographic magazine dated August, 1966, vol. 130, No.2,(a lucky find at a loc

[lace] OIDFA Trip Days 6-8 Bayeux

OIDFA Trip Days 6-8 Bayeux Took an early train out of Alencon to Caen where I changed trains to Bayeux. Hotel was, for me, a half hour walk from the train station but I found it. I didn't know it at the time, but it was across the street from the back door of Hotel du Doyen (now a museum) t

[lace] OIDFA Trip - Day 4 & 5 Chartres and Alencon

OIDFA Trip - Day 4 & 5 Chartres and Alencon The Thalys high speed train carried me from Brussels to Paris. Breakfast was included in the reservation. It was a very pleasant ride...to be followed by Paris' Gard du Nord train station! I had to find the Metro to cross Paris to the train station

[lace] OIDFA Trip - Day 3 Brugge

OIDFA Trip - Day 3 Brugge Brugge is an hour by train from Brussels. I made an early start and was in Brugge before things opened. The bus goes from the train station to Centrum -- the Central Square. Kant Centrum didn't open until afternoon so I had the morning to browse. I headed out from

[lace] OIDFA Trip - Day 2 Brussels

OIDFA Trip - Day 2 Brussels Since I'm still suffering time zone adjustment, I woke up early, so wrote the next episode in my saga. It had rained, and the sky was icky gray, windy. However, this was Tour Brussels day. It was a day for my warmest clothes, raincoat and umbrella. Breakfast was

[lace] OIDFA lace trip - day 1

Greetings, I'm back home and back on the List. Four weeks of traveling in northern Europe was an experience that I won't soon forget, though some details may get mixed up in my mind as time goes on. I kept a journal each day for a reference. I flew in and out of Amsterdam. When I landed (and

[lace] OIDFA

Just back from the w/e and shall start the tale from the beginning of Frankie Anderson's and my visit. A 4am wakeup call to get to Stansted(London) for 5am- 2 hours before the flight and so had time for a breakfast. At 9am we landed at Amsterdam and after what seemed miles we arrived at the rail

Re: [lace] OIDFA video clips

Thank you, Jean, for this lovely welcome. I am just arrived, this time all connections worked properly, and found it immediately because my husband switched on my "cat" to show if everxything is ok. Ilske - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace

[lace] OIDFA video clips

Found the other clip through my internet history from today. The one on: http://www.rtvnoord.nl/nieuws/index.asp?actie=totaalbericht&pid=74385 where you click on the filmstrip at the bottom of the main picture, records as a .ivr and played straight away on Realplayer, but wasn't smooth, alth

Re: [lace] OIDFA

The word video is on the top edge of the page when it first opens - it is one of the tabs. Malvary in Ottawa. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 3:50 PM Subject: Re: [lace] OIDFA No Sue, an English moment I think. I couldn

Re: [lace] OIDFA

No Sue, an English moment I think. I couldn't find it either, then supper was ready and I decided that was more important. But Leonard never mentioned a red lace bra, or Het is niet sexy (whatever that means). I wonder why not. Thanks Clay and Tamara, I'll try again Jacquie in Linconshire

Re: [lace] OIDFA trip - Normandy & Layton Emb. Jacket

Hello, [EMAIL PROTECTED] a écrit : Dear Alice and Other Travelers to Normandy this Summer, The Embroiderers' Guild of America's June bulletin arrived in the mail today. It has a 4-page article on "Lace in Normandy", where to go and what to see. It needs be noted that many go to see the B

Re: [lace] OIDFA trip - Normandy & Layton Emb. Jacket

Dear Alice and Other Travelers to Normandy this Summer, The Embroiderers' Guild of America's June bulletin arrived in the mail today. It has a 4-page article on "Lace in Normandy", where to go and what to see. It needs be noted that many go to see the Bayeux Tapestry in Bayeux. There, th

Re: [lace] OIDFA trip...starting

riday lunchtime. Cheers, Milada in sunny Somerset, UK. - Original Message - From: "Alice Howell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 8:01 AM Subject: [lace] OIDFA trip...starting Hi everyone, I leave tomorrow on my journey to OIDFA. I will not be coming

[lace] OIDFA trip...starting

Hi everyone, I leave tomorrow on my journey to OIDFA. I will not be coming to London, so don't look for me there. Hope I have everything I need, but not a bunch of extra stuff. My suitcase is heavy enough. I'm unsubscribing for the month. I'll be back with you when I return. I hope to see

[lace] OIDFA meeting

The unaccustomed sunshine had gone to my head! Lunch is Friday not Thurs.!! Sheila in Sawbo' - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] OIDFA meeting

I f the plane /train from Stansted and Shipol are on time, I also hope to be there. Sheila in sunny Sawbo,Herts., - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Oidfa 2012

Hello, This is a link : http://blondecaen.chez-alice.fr/oidfa12.htm#OIDFA It's a very serious and wonderfull french (from Normandy) candidature for Oidfa 2012 congress organisation. Sof from France With a wonderfull weather - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line

[lace] Oidfa Contact Day U.K.

Hi to all, Just a little reminder that this Sunday, 20th. April, there is a contact day for those living in the South of England...and any visitors to the country. The day includes a supplier..Roseground and 2 speakersTamara Goulding on her visit to Groningen and Joan Lilwall Smith on Mem

[lace] Oidfa Contact Day ....South

Having just read Dianne's posting I thought I had better post a reminder about Contact Day in the South. Last year we had over 50 present so I hope to repeat or even better it. A number have contacted me but I am still waiting to hear from others. The day is being held on Sunday 20th. April in Le

[lace] OIDFA Contact Day.

Hi I would like to remind all OIDFA UK members in the north that there is a Northern Contact Day on 12th April in Preston, Lancashire. It will be held in the United Reformed Church Hall, Penwortham, Preston (on A59). It is opposite Penwortham Police Station. It will be from 10.30 to 4.00 an

[lace] OIDFA exhibit -- USA, more info

Hello USA Arachnians, I was reminded that OIDFA is only bobbin and needle laces. The lace items needed for display would be those two kinds of lace. A few people have contacted me about sharing something to go in the display. They have been welcomed. A few more would also be welcome. The them

[lace] OIDFA help needed -- USA members & friends

RE: OIDFA USA lace exhibit The person in charge of the USA lace exhibit for OIDFA recently had major surgery and isn't up to promotion of the display. A friend of mine, and I, are going to OIDFA and plan to take exhibit items with us to represent the USA along with whatever the person in charge

[lace] OIDFA in Groningen

I will also be at the OIDFA Congress in Groningen and hope to meet many of you. Please don't choose Thursday evening for the Arachne meeting, I will be attending (my last) OIDFA Council meeting. I will be at the Linenkast course and staying at the University Guest House before going on the tour.

[lace] OIDFA Congress - Arachne meeting

Yes, there is a main entrance, facing the canal. On 9 Feb 2008, at 03:45, Alice Howell wrote: Is anyone familiar with the Oosterpoort? There must be a main front entrance to use as a meeting place. Outside if the weather is good, or inside if it is wet. Margot Walker in Halifax on the east c

Re: [lace] OIDFA Congress - Arachne meeting

I was looking at the schedule. I think that Friday lunch would be the best time. The schedule is fairly full, all three days. However, it looks like there should be at least two hours between the morning session and the afternoon activities. Is anyone familiar with the Oosterpoort? There must

[lace] OIDFA Congress

I'm sorry everyone - much as I'd like to be involved in organizing an Arachne event at the Congress, I'm already tied up organizing the Canadian lace exhibit and a Canadian get-together, not to mention preparing for my last Council meeting. I hope someone else will volunteer to do it with

[lace] OIDFA cancellation

Tamara Cancellation, Whoa there Tamara , I read your cancelation posting, are you sure you are not a bit hasty in cancelling . I mostly lurk, but could not help going to the keyboard to tell you ( and I suppose that goes for others faced with full house notices, as well ) that here ar

Re: [lace] OIDFA Congress

Hello Margot, we should drop out saterday because of the OIDFA-dinner. I booked it. But friday and sunday is wonderful. Let's make a list and shortly before everybody part confess that we will meet on a certain point on acertain time and up we go. Please all interested people send a mail to Margo

Re: [lace] OIDFA Congress

On 8 Feb 2008, at 10:41, Lindy Taylour wrote: I wonder if many are arriving on the Thursday so that we could meet that day. Between the Reception on Friday and the concert there may be time to have an Arachne meal, or perhaps lunch on Friday or Saturday. I'll vote for lunch on Fri. or Sat

[lace] Oidfa

Hi Have only just heard that I have been accepted for the workshop Gravenmoere at Oidfa. I am sharing with Sue Martin who is in the tulle workshop. Are any Arrachne going to the same workshop as me. Sorry this is a little bit scrappy but I am having to work with one hand as I have had an

Re: [lace] OIDFA Congress

Saturday. It is a pity Tamara will not be there. Financial constraints are a part of life. I am not doing the classes or Tour for that reason. Lindy - Original Message - From: "Ilske Thomsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "ARACHNE" Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 1

RE: [lace] OIDFA Congress -- not

> blow: the hotel I wanted to stay in for the Congress itself > was "uavailable" (fully booked, I guess) and the only Don't focus on Groningen. Heerenveen, Leeuwarden are not farther away from the course centre. Or rent a cottage in a "cetre park" with a few friends. You are used to much longer

[lace] OIDFA Congress -- not

Gentle Spiders, After all the excitement of getting my pre-Congress workshop and the post-Congress Lace Tour confirmations, today came the blow: the hotel I wanted to stay in for the Congress itself was "uavailable" (fully booked, I guess) and the only available rooms were in two hotels which

[lace] OIDFA Congress

Hi Faye, I got the tulle embroidery course confirmed and the whole lot too. It will be great seeing you again after all those years. So we'll be together at the course and can dig up all the memories from Nottingham. Miriam in sunny Arad, Israel - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [lace] OIDFA Congress

Hello Lacefriends, there are meanwhile more than ten of us coming to OIDFA. The problem is not all are there during workshops, congress and lace-trip. So the best would be to find a date during the weekend. But on saterday we have the oidfa-dinner and sunday some of us are on their way home or

Re: [lace] OIDFA Congress

I will go for the 3 days of OIDFA congress and I will look forward to see you all if possible. Alix from Luxembourg. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] OIDFA Congress and Contact Day

Hi Sue, I too am going to Groningen this year. Have had the tour confirmed and the hotel booking. Now it is time to book the flights. You may be interested in attending a Contact Day which I am organising in Letchworth on Sunday 20th. April. There are to be 2 speakers, Tamara Goulding on

[lace] OIDFA Congress

I, too, will be attending the Congress. I won't be taking a course this time, but will be on the tour. An Arachne get-together would be fun, but a table at the Banquet won't work for me. I've always found that European Banquets are much too expensive - I can have dinner for 2 at one of t

[lace] OIDFA Congress

Hi there I do not reply very often but I do read all you people have to say and very interesting it all is. I have joined OIDFA this year so this is my first Congress and I am very excited about it. I have also got the course I wanted - the Tulle Embroidery. So Faye I look forward to see

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[lace] OIDFA Congress

Hi Lindy and Alice, I'm going to the Netherlands to the congress and it will be great to see you again. it is 10 years since Arachne 98 but I met you two on different occasions since then. Miriam in Arad, which had some snow last week. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] conta

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