Re: [lace] Question about lace coasters

The handbag mirrors are really good, and quick and easy to make , I have made one each for most of my female family and friends and all have been greeted with thanks and I notice regularly used. And they come with a nice little velvet pouch to carry them. Sue M Harvey Norfolk U.K. Sent from my

Re: [lace] Question about lace coasters

J D Hammett wrote: Framecraft (sold by several lace traders) does small ceramic and glass pots In the US, Nordic Needle and other embroidery suppliers sell lovely wood boxes with inserts in the lid for pictures, embroideries, or lace bits. The different

Re: [lace] Question about lace coasters

-Original Message- From: Shelly Subject: Re: [lace] Question about lace coasters That is a really cool idea, Adele! I am just trying to think of ways to use the small pieces I am making in decorating around the house. Only so many spots to put up framed pieces, and figured it might be

Re: [lace] Question about lace coasters

That is a really cool idea, Adele! I am just trying to think of ways to use the small pieces I am making in decorating around the house. Only so many spots to put up framed pieces, and figured it might be fun to display the lace in different and unexpected ways. Thank you - I shall play with th

Re: [lace] Question about lace coasters

Hello Shelly and everyone There are some varieties for example here: http://yarntree.com/cross-stitch/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=132_225 but if those would be too small for your lace, how about a glass plate for a temporary cover? On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 8:54 AM, Shelly wrote: > > The on

Re: [lace] Question about lace coasters

Depending on the size it might be difficult to find a pre-made coaster form that will fit a completed piece. I have been pondering how to make a coaster out of a piece of lace without harming it, and I came up with this: Couldn't you cut two pieces of Mylar - a top and a bottom - into the appro

Re: [lace] Question about lace coasters

Shelley asked: The one piece is a square and after thinking about it some I thought it would be great inside a coaster form. Does anyone know of anyplace to find such a thing? I am thinking something along the lines of acrylic cover that would protect the lace but be functional as a coaster.

Re: [lace] Question about lace coasters

Hi Shelly, I am just about to complete two coasters just as you describe. Not sure which country you are in but I am in the UK and have purchased the acrylic coasters from Clairs lace in Bournemouth. I chose her as I have purchased them from her direct at a lace day and when I ran out I purc

Re: [lace] Question about lace coasters

You can buy acrylic coasters that open to take lace (or other items). There are those of normal thickness and others that are deeper for thicker items. An internet search should quickly result in a source closest to you. Karen in Malta - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containin

[lace] Question about lace coasters

Hello spiders! I do hope everyone has survived the cold weather and snows we have had in the US and elsewhere. I have been thinking of ways to display and use my lace pieces. The one piece is a square and after thinking about it some I thought it would be great inside a coaster form. Does anyone