Dear Mary,
This reply is taking into account that you are located in Australia.
I have written several Arachne book reviews of crochet publications by
Barbara Ballantyne. She lives in your country, and has done very extensive
research on the history of Irish crochet. In re-perusing her
Hi All,
The picture of Olgemini's work makes me think of the tendency of lacemakers to
want perfection in fine work for everything they do.
Irish Crochet is one practical way to introduce new people to lacemaking, they
may then be inspired to do finer work, they may not. It would be good to see
Absolutely beautiful work! I'm going to have to deduct a point for the model's
glaring white undies!! :)
Clay
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On Aug 1, 2012, at 5:02 PM, "Lorelei Halley" wrote:
> Here is an example. Olgemini is also a member of ravelry.
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/54057130@N02/642664
What do you mean by "chemical lace"?
Karen in Malta
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David in Ballarat
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Subject: [lace] Irish Crochet NOT - ebay
Dear Friends,
Just been going through t
At 05:38 PM 10/20/2005, you wrote:
Hi all, I was browsing on eBay and saw the title "Point de Graz (sic)" and
wondered if another gorgeous Point de Gaze skirt was for sale.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8344399255
The main part of this skirt does look like crochet. It is
Hi Jackie :o),
May I ask if it is the background filling that your friend needs help with?
Smiles,
Mindy
Jacqueline Bowhey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
A lacemaker from the Queensland Gold Coast is trying to learn Irish crochet
on her own from an American School of Needlework book 'Lea
Ooops--I didn't think to add that to the description. I used a .75 mm for
the motifs (that's what I carry in my bag most of the time) and a .60 mm
for the background.
Avital
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From: John OConnor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Avital wrote: I just finished my first Irish cro
