Re: [lace] Returning to lacemaking after long

2015-05-03 Thread Sue Babbs
I'd suggest starting with the lace you most enjoyed making in the past. If you're already enjoying the pleasure of holding the bobbins again, I'm sure you'll find it'll come back to you quickly - kind of like riding a bike. Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- - To unsu

Re: [lace] lace: War Laces made in Belgium, WWI

2015-05-09 Thread Sue Babbs
Liz I have no problem enlarging them on my laptop (Windows based - via Google chrome). I can get the footside pinholes of the first one TE*T14227 to be about 3 inches apart, and it is still not pixelated. Having expanded and enlarged it, I found I had to shrink it back to small to find the

[lace] PieceWork's newest lace issue - Mothers' Day coupon

2015-05-10 Thread Sue Babbs
y! I know Mothering Sunday is in Lent for those in England, but Mothers' Day is today in the United States Sue Babbs - 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] "inlays"

2015-05-27 Thread Sue Babbs
This sounds like what I call a cable gimp. i.e.. two or more thicker threads working patterns over a piece of tape. If so , it is not a new invention, and I have never heard the term "inlay" applied to them. I'd love to see photos Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- -

Re: [lace] RE: Protect pricking from moisture.

2015-06-08 Thread Sue Babbs
and not all printer ink runs when wet. I choose my printers on that basis! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - 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://www.flickr.com

Re: [lace] Question about beads

2015-06-15 Thread Sue Babbs
As well as bugles, I was advised by a bead teacher that some of the round metal beads (not glass beads) can wear through thread. So I avoided trying them. Sue - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to ara

Re: Fwd: [lace] Holly Van Sciver's website

2015-06-23 Thread Sue Babbs
Chrome got me in fine to http://www.vansciverbobbinlace.com Do you have the address correct? Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.mod

Re: [lace] Flickr

2015-06-26 Thread Sue Babbs
Don't panic, Clay, things are not very different. I am a bit pushed for time, so I randomly selected a photo and uploaded easily. I'll send you the instructions again in a minute. Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] Arachne archives

2015-06-26 Thread Sue Babbs
You can sort by date or by thread (top left of screen) or you can use the search option to find things https://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/maillist.html Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address

Re: [lace] Lemurs on Flickr?

2015-06-28 Thread Sue Babbs
Oh sorry !! It was a quick test when Clay was having problems getting into Flickr, and I forgot to remove them. Going to see different lemurs this year! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For h

Re: [lace] New Binche on Flickr

2015-06-29 Thread Sue Babbs
It is beautiful, Clay. Well done! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com - 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://www.flickr.com/phot

[lace] Beautiful modern lace - mainly needlelace

2015-10-17 Thread Sue Babbs
Have a look at this contemporary lace, combined with wood, ceramics, etc. Very nicely done http://walldecor-laces.weebly.com/lace--wood.html https://www.facebook.com/herczegagnescsipke?fref=ts Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: u

Re: [lace] Need to find a particular bobbin lace angel pattern

2015-10-26 Thread Sue Babbs
I suggest you do what Mark says he did with it - print out the photo and work over that. It is surprisingly easy to make that sort to lace over a photo Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: Witchy Woman Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 7:06 PM To: 'Arachne Group' Subjec

Re: [lace] Need to find a particular bobbin lace angel pattern

2015-10-27 Thread Sue Babbs
Jeri The link worked fine for me: http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/index.html I don't know why you couldn't get it to work Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write t

Re: [lace] pricking size for scarf

2015-10-28 Thread Sue Babbs
I use berry headed quilting pins for large projects like scarves. Nice and long and sturdy Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - 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:/

[lace] Kleinhout stars

2015-10-28 Thread Sue Babbs
Has anyone worked any of the Kleinhout stars? http://www.kleinhout.com/GB/lace-extras/ If so, can you give me advice on how best to attach the lace to the wood frames? Do I use the thread that the lace is made in (which would show up against the frame) or one of those wretched invisible clear thr

Re: [lace] Every week an edging or an insertion

2015-10-29 Thread Sue Babbs
You are amazing for doing this. Thank you all very much Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/s

Re: [lace] Equivalence of Superior Threads' Kimono Silk

2015-10-29 Thread Sue Babbs
Sending a length to Brenda will also help other users of Brenda's books in the future, but If you can't wait to start the project while Brenda does her wraps measurement for you, then why don't you try wrapping it yourself. If you have some, also wrap some (similar) silk that is in Brenda's boo

Re: [lace] IOLI Bulletin

2015-11-02 Thread Sue Babbs
The last IOLI bulletin I received was the Summer 2015 edition. Have others in America received the fall edition or is there special delivery to Australia and ours are on the way? Anyone know? Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

Re: [lace] IOLI Bulletin

2015-11-03 Thread Sue Babbs
Many thanks everyone! I just got a bit nervous as it had arrived in Oz but not here. I'll wait as patiently as I can!! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...

Re: [lace] IOLI Bulletin

2015-11-05 Thread Sue Babbs
Mine arrived yesterday - thanks for the reassurances everyone Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacema

Re: [lace] Lace book on project Gutenberg

2015-12-02 Thread Sue Babbs
Try looking on http://www.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/lace.html Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: Helene Ulrich Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 3:44 PM To: Tess Parrish Cc: lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Lace book on project Gutenberg Tess,

Re: [lace] Knitting on planes

2015-12-09 Thread Sue Babbs
I regularly fly with wooden needles - usually circular, and have had no problems, just occasionally get them checked following the bag x-ray. I usually thread some waste yarn through the stitches in case the needles get confiscated. Wooden crochet hooks also seem to be ok. Sue suebabbs...@

Re: [lace] blocking silk scarf

2016-01-24 Thread Sue Babbs
If the scarf looks good without being blocked, consider not blocking it! I only block if it is needed I would recommend testing the waste threads for colour fastness before proceeding with this plan. Red is notorious for running, and you may not want the pink areas getting redder. Clay's su

Re: [lace] re: book enquiry

2016-02-03 Thread Sue Babbs
Thanks for that link, Devon. I love the pig snoozing on the floor in between the two lacemakers on page 6!! He's almost smiling! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com If Anna would like to see the original pattern book, Nuw Modelbuch by RM which is reproduced in Fascinating Bobbin Lace, she could see

Fw: [lace] email problems/Celtic demo

2016-03-14 Thread Sue Babbs
Forwarding the message, as requested Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ -Original Message- From: lace Sent: Monday, March 14, 2016 4:05 PM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] email problems/Celtic demo Perhaps the first person who has an account that can

[lace] Re-sizing patterns

2016-03-19 Thread Sue Babbs
I just received the link to a page on how to re-size patterns for different threads, which I thought someone might find helpful: http://letslace.com/2016/03/19/quick-guide-to-resizing-a-lace-pattern-for-dif ferent-thread-sizes/ Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...

Re: [lace] Queyras lace

2016-04-15 Thread Sue Babbs
Sylvie Have you looked at the Arachne archives? There have been some discussions of Queyras lace in the past, which may be of use to you: http://www.mail-archive.com/search?q=queyras+lace&l=lace%40arachne.com Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com c

Re: [lace] Honiton With Rectangles?

2016-05-16 Thread Sue Babbs
The picot braids in a square pattern look to me like the 'purl edged braid squares' shown on pages 75 and 25 of "Honiton Lace: A collection of rediscovered fillings" but in this case the purls are only on one side of the braid not both. I look forward to hearing what others think, as I am not

Re: [lace] threads for "Gold & Silver Edgings"

2016-06-08 Thread Sue Babbs
The gold and silver threads listed at the top of Atelier MB's page make wonderful bobbin lace. They used to be sold as "Moravia threads". They keep their color, and don't shed. I used to get them from Mayra Petretti, if you have her contact info, Susan They are my favourite metallics to use

Re: [lace] threads for "Gold & Silver Edgings"

2016-06-08 Thread Sue Babbs
To clarify things further, I only like the 40/2 and 60/2 Moravia threads. Others are more similar to various other metallics (eg DMC) which don’t handle as nicely Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the l

Re: [lace] thread anchor

2016-06-13 Thread Sue Babbs
There is a very neat hitch around a large pin worked with the whole bundle of threads, which I've seen worked by Flanders / Binche experts, but can't describe how to do it! I'd love to see a description from someone Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ - To unsubs

Re: [lace] Need help to get on to Flickr please

2016-06-30 Thread Sue Babbs
I've just sent instructions with screenshots to Vivienne and Brian so that they can get on to Flickr. Hopefully this will work for them. The crucial thing to do first is to LOGOUT of your own Yahoo a/c before trying to log in to Arachne's one with our user id and password. Sue suebabbs...

Re: [lace] Need help to get on to Flickr please

2016-06-30 Thread Sue Babbs
The link to Flickr is always at the end of all Arachne emails, and that should be adequate for viewing. You need the login and password for posting your own photos to the Arachne Flickr account. I have been told in the past not to post the login id and password to the list for security reason

Re: [lace] Supporting young lacemakers

2016-07-22 Thread Sue Babbs
Our local library now has a studio with all sorts of craft equipment for everyone to use (just need to sign a liability waiver). The library says: "The Studio features the latest technology and equipment, such as 3D printers, Adobe Creative Cloud software and a laser engraver, as well as clas

Re: [lace] Survey Request

2016-07-29 Thread Sue Babbs
1D, 2B Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

Re: [lace] ADMIN: Survey Request - please send privately

2016-07-31 Thread Sue Babbs
And yes, Helen, I have aphantasia! I guess this was at part behind your question Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera..

Re: [lace] Construction foam pillows

2016-08-13 Thread Sue Babbs
Be careful with the hot wire cutter, as I have been told that the fumes are carcinogenic Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - 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://ww

[lace] Fw: [Superior Threads Newsletter] We LOVE Silk Threads! Save 25% on Kimono Silk

2016-08-25 Thread Sue Babbs
Has anyone tried using this silk thread for lacemaking or sewing? I have just been sent their newsletter and see that there are lots of colours, and 25% off for the next few days! https://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/category/thread/?brand=Kimono+Silk Sue Babbs - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] Translation help?

2016-08-27 Thread Sue Babbs
Susan Can you upload a photo of the lace or pattern so that those of us who don't have the book can see if we can help? Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

Re: [lace] Re: Distressing news

2016-09-05 Thread Sue Babbs
That is great news! I am sure the baby will bond with her easily - many babies are in special care for this length of time. I am glad that it was only illness keeping Angel from bonding herself Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ -Original Message-

Re: [lace] Digital archives university of Arizona

2016-09-10 Thread Sue Babbs
Looks to me as if it's still there... http://www.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/lace.html Happy browsing to check, Susan! I don't have time to go play there today Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: Susan Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 11:09 AM To: lace@arac

[lace] Re: [lace-chat] Selling my lace bobbins :(

2016-09-11 Thread Sue Babbs
Forwarding for you, Ann. So sorry to hear why you had to stop making lace Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: Ann McClean Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 8:22 AM To: lace-c...@arachne.com Subject: [lace-chat] Selling my lace bobbins :( After not making bobbin l

Re: [lace] help

2016-09-19 Thread Sue Babbs
instructions have been emailed to Agnes privately Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

Re: [lace] Polish lace

2016-09-23 Thread Sue Babbs
I believe koronka klockowa is the term for bobbin lace in Polish. It certainly seems to turn up plenty of hits on Google! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...

Re: [lace] Hi, New Member here.

2016-10-15 Thread Sue Babbs
Welcome, Joseph. We are a very varied group of lacemakers - in many different countries around the world - some of us have been making lace for many years and others are quite new to the craft. Some make bobbin lace, others needle lace or tatting or knitted or crocheted lace, and so on. You

Fw: [lace] welcome & Flickr

2016-10-17 Thread Sue Babbs
suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ From: Susan Sent: Monday, October 17, 2016 8:38 AM To: Sue Babbs Cc: Clay Blackwell Subject: Re: [lace] welcome & Flickr Oh scrap! Thanks for setting me straight Sue. Sheesh. Susan Sent from my iPad On Oct 16, 2016, at 10:19 PM, Su

Re: [lace] Gon Homburg

2016-10-17 Thread Sue Babbs
Gon, and your team of lace teachers, I would like to heartily endorse Anna's vote of thanks to you all. You have given so generously to the lace community over the last few years with these weekly offerings. I have downloaded all the edging patterns, as I am sure many others have and printe

[lace] Medieval embroidery

2016-11-01 Thread Sue Babbs
For anyone who is in the London area, and interested in Medieval embroidery, I have just seen notice of this one day event mentioned on Thistle Thread ‘s blog, and also a 17th –19th century costuming course: English Medieval Embroidery Unpicked What : Conferences & Symposia When : Saturday 12

Re: [lace] Lace Equipment and subscriptions

2016-11-03 Thread Sue Babbs
Thankfully mine has now grown out of that habit! She used to lay them down in perfect straight lines on the table Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Susan Brooks Sent: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 8:41

[lace] Virginia Churchill Bath book

2016-11-23 Thread Sue Babbs
Hi I have had a paper-back copy of Virginia Churchill Bath’s book “Lace” given to me, but I already have a copy. I will happily give it to anyone who wants it, but would like to recover the costs of shipping from Illinois to the recipient. The book weighs just over 2 lb. If I get multiple

Re: [lace] Exchange update/Lace magazine

2016-11-24 Thread Sue Babbs
Thanks for the mention, Janice. Yes, I was awarded a Medal of Excellence for the Christening ensemble (dress, blanket and bonnet) which I had made. I am still waiting for it to be sent to me, along with the CD/DVD of the exhibits. When I enquired yesterday I was told by Michelle that the Guild ha

Re: [lace] a good lace day in my mailbox!

2016-11-29 Thread Sue Babbs
I've finally received my copy of the OIDFA bulletin here in the Midwest of the USA - 13 days after Arlene. Still waiting for the Lace Guild's magazine (which I know reached Janice Blair in Sand Diego some time last week ). Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ - To

Re: [lace] a good lace day in my mailbox!

2016-11-29 Thread Sue Babbs
Read "San Diego" - At times I hate spellchecker!! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com (which I know reached Janice Blair in Sand Diego some time last week ). - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.mod

Re: [lace] Re: Lace Facebook

2016-12-01 Thread Sue Babbs
Thanks, Janice, and well done for patiently working thro the Facebook pages. No, no babies in the family yet. It was part of a challenge with Bobbi Donnelly and Michael Guisiana to produce a Christening Outfit using the same dress pattern. Bobbi, of course, did Tønder lace and I believe Micha

Re: [lace] VCB book

2016-12-02 Thread Sue Babbs
This message from Alex was the first I knew that Jeri had written to the list. I had to go to the Archives to read what Jeri had written - similarly for her message re Festive Costume Auction on Dec. 12, 2016 For a while, unblocking your messages worked and I could get your messages on Arachn

Re: [lace] Re Lace Facebook

2016-12-05 Thread Sue Babbs
How puzzling and frustrating! The photos are still there on FB, but I don't really understand how Facebook works! I've added some photos to our Flickr site, now it seems clear that the Lace Guild doesn't plan to include such photos in their magazine as they didn't have enough space for them,

[lace] "Lace" Magazine Number 164 Raffle

2016-12-07 Thread Sue Babbs
I have received two copies of Lace 164 (long story) and would like to offer the second copy as a raffle item. I would like it to go to someone who is not already a member of the UK Lace Guild and thus receives their own copy. Please reply to me directly (not to Arachne) if you would like to parti

[lace] Re: "Lace" Magazine Number 164 Raffle Winner

2016-12-11 Thread Sue Babbs
address, Amanda. Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ From: Sue Babbs Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 7:52 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: "Lace" Magazine Number 164 Raffle I have received two copies of Lace 164 (long story) and would like to offer the seco

[lace] Re: Arachne Flickr page

2016-12-30 Thread Sue Babbs
I tried to upload some photos the other day for someone else and discovered this problem. I wrote to Clay asking her to change the Flickr account password, as she is the person that pays for the site for all of our use. I am guessing she is busy with family and will be back in touch once the holi

Re: [lace] Arachne Flickr page

2016-12-30 Thread Sue Babbs
Correct, Amanda. We will all have to wait politely until Clay has some time to deal with this issue. Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write t

Re: [lace] Arachne Flickr page

2016-12-30 Thread Sue Babbs
Thanks, Clay. No problem. Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: Clay Blackwell Sue, I haven't been in for a while,but it sounds as if I need to change the password. I'll do it tomorrow and let you know how it goes... Clay - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@a

[lace] Re: Arachne Flickr page

2016-12-30 Thread Sue Babbs
Clay and I have now changed the password – email me personally if you want to know it, as we don’t want to put it on Arachne where it will end up in the archives for the whole world to find! Beth, I will send it to you in a separate email Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send ema

Re: [lace] Arachne Flickr page

2017-01-02 Thread Sue Babbs
Welcome, Joseph. I don’t think we have many rules – being polite and courteous is probably the main one (and you are that!) and there are some restrictions on advertising sales of items if one owns a lacemaking business. Also it is important to trim the emails as some people receive the messag

[lace] Re: Arachne FLICKER

2017-01-02 Thread Sue Babbs
Anyone can look at the photos on Flickr – the link is posted at the end of every Arachne messages: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ You only need the login info if you want to upload or edit your photos in it Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arac

Re: [lace] Re: Arachne Handbook etc

2017-01-02 Thread Sue Babbs
Whether I'm logged into yahoo as Arachne or my own Yahoo account myself, the hyperlink takes me directly to the lace photos - but I'm in America, like Clay. Can't imagine what else but country can be affecting it - but I'm not a computer expert Sue attached photograph of a young man at a ta

[lace] Christmas Lace Star finished

2017-01-02 Thread Sue Babbs
A while back I saw a lace comet with a Christmas scene in it on Facebook, and knew I wanted to make it. I finally started it in September and didn’t manage to get it finished before western Christmas (12/25) but have finished it before Orthodox Christmas ! I still have to mount it in its frame,

Re: [lace] Christmas Lace Star finished

2017-01-02 Thread Sue Babbs
Yes, I wanted to make the wise men have richer looking clothes - hence the purple, and gold in them. The Virgin Mary is often depicted with blue and rose garments - sometimes white, but I was trying also to get a balanced effect in the piece. I also used some slubby silk threads in the meadow

Re: [lace] 2017 IOLI convention classes

2017-01-04 Thread Sue Babbs
Registration form is here: https://internationalorganizationoflace.org/Conventions/2017Convention/Registration/2017regform.pdf Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ -Original Message- From: Dianne Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2017 1:15 PM To: Anita Han

[lace] Christmas Lace Star has now been mounted

2017-01-05 Thread Sue Babbs
It’s off the pillow and I am on the whole very pleased with it. It’s in a free-standing comet-shaped metal frame (also sold by the online shop where I got the pattern). I laid it down on black velvet to get contrast for all the threads in it and have uploaded more photos to Flickr for anyone w

Re: [lace] Christmas Lace Star has now been mounted

2017-01-05 Thread Sue Babbs
I'll take down the 3-D lace dragon and hang the star from that hook in the ceiling for the Christmas season. Will be visible from lounge, dining area and even my craft area! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com c

Re: [lace] The Lace Guild website

2017-01-10 Thread Sue Babbs
I heartily second that vote of thanks to David and Jean for many years volunteer work! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

Re: [lace] Flicker member name and password

2017-01-16 Thread Sue Babbs
I've sent the latest username and password to Brownwen for Flickr, as she requested Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - 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://www.fl

Re: [lace] Black Tie

2017-01-17 Thread Sue Babbs
I spent ages looking for question marks before realising that the jumble of coloured lace on the right were what you were talking about, Malvary!! I had wondered why that multi-coloured piece was given such prominence. Now I understand! I'm looking forward to both magazines, neither of which

[lace] Beware of Gmail phishing scam

2017-01-20 Thread Sue Babbs
I’ve just been alerted to a new scam being played on gmail users: http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/originals/ct-gmail-phishing-attack-uiuc -bsi-20170119-story.html The brief details are: Gmail users receive an email that may appear to come from someone they know, including what looks like

Re: [lace] Lace on my window

2017-01-22 Thread Sue Babbs
That looks like a very attractive edging on your window, Antje. Lovely! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - 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://www.flickr.com/p

[lace] lily lappet - pattern?

2017-02-05 Thread Sue Babbs
I spotted a lovely piece of lace on page 4 of the Honiton Lace book on “the professor’s site” https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/books/archive_032.pdf Does anyone know if there is a pattern or pricking available for this piece anywhere? Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe

Re: [lace] lily lappet - pattern?

2017-02-07 Thread Sue Babbs
Thank you all for your helpful comments. Now I'm home and at a printer, I've been able to print it the photo off, and it comes out quite clearly. I've added it to my collection of lace to make at some point . Grin! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com I spotted a lovely piece of lace on page 4 of th

Re: [lace] lily lappet - pattern?

2017-02-07 Thread Sue Babbs
Yes, I was thinking of it more as a purse front or wall-hanging or some such thing – not being likely to wear a lappet!The flowers are so prettily designed – we’ll all just have to wait and see what it develops into. I was assuming that Devonia planned that 2 would be made and attached t

Re: [lace] 2017 IOLI convention registration

2017-02-09 Thread Sue Babbs
Decisions made and form in the mail. Now, what can I do while my fingers are crossed for my first choices? Hee! hee! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gma

Re: [lace] lappets

2017-02-09 Thread Sue Babbs
She is spectacular, Janice! Well done!! I remember conversing with Holly about that birth sac and what she was going to do with the design when she worked on it - a plant was our favoured suggestion. I've added her to your album in Flickr I look forward to seeing the ostrich in due course.

Re: [lace] Binche challenge

2017-02-10 Thread Sue Babbs
Neat solution to the piece you don't want to complete! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: jo Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 5:56 AM To: 'Arachne -' Subject: RE: [lace] binche challenge I'm not the only one being challenged: http://tinyurl.com/zervkav - To uns

Fw: [lace] Arachne Flickr

2017-02-18 Thread Sue Babbs
All sorted! -Original Message- From: Susan Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2017 4:17 PM To: Sue Babbs Subject: Re: [lace] Arachne Flickr Thank you Sue! I didn't get the memo about the new password . Mystery solved. Many thanks. I wanted to post some new pics. Sincerely, Susan

Fw: [lace] Arachne Flickr

2017-02-19 Thread Sue Babbs
The password to this Flickr account changed at the end of December 2016. If you have a password that includes 2017 it is the most current password. If not, and you want to be able to add photos, email me privately for the password Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to m

Re: [lace] bowing off

2017-03-01 Thread Sue Babbs
Lorelei, It's an easy technique to learn and useful if you are cutting off pairs and want them ready knotted to wind a little back and use in another part of the project. Gil, I have never been taught it in relation to any other lace where it might be useful e.g. tape laces, Milanese etc. I

Re: [lace] instructions

2017-03-20 Thread Sue Babbs
I also think the way people learn to make lace is an issue. I learned in England and was given a pricking and taught to look at the original lace / photo of lace and see what stitches were worked at each pinhole, and also taught how to start and finish in various ways. Written instructions and

Re: [lace] Fwd: The Urchins

2017-03-21 Thread Sue Babbs
I see they somehow the urls for the Urchin project somehow got stripped from the email I sent. Thanks for letting me know, Lin. Here’s the link to the installation in Singapore: http://choishine.com/urchins.html Construction: http://choishine.com/UrchinsFabrication.html Concept: http://chois

Re: [lace] Fwd: The Urchins

2017-03-21 Thread Sue Babbs
It was my whole that were sore!! That was why I couldn't do more. I've regained feeling in my fingers now, they were numb for a while. definitely a different scale from 140/2 lace thread!! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the lin

Re: [lace] Tour All Hollows Museum in Honiton

2017-04-02 Thread Sue Babbs
If you want so search Google you will probably have to use the spelling All Hallows (not Hollows) Museum TInyurl is: http://preview.tinyurl.com/k8yvkt2 or http://tinyurl.com/k8yvkt2 Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

Re: [lace] Cross with my cat

2017-04-19 Thread Sue Babbs
Oh dear, Jenny, that was a naughty session by Merlin! I thought my previous cat was enough of a nuisance that she liked to sleep on the lace pillows. I solved that by making her one of her own out of builders' foam. Present cat has now stopped pulling pins out, but she spent a year removing

Re: [lace] RE: Convention.

2017-04-23 Thread Sue Babbs
I got my first choice too!! Hurrah!! Looking forward to Philly in July Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - 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://www.flickr.com/p

Re: [lace] Translating lace books

2017-05-27 Thread Sue Babbs
It did come through to Arachne both times, but it didn't show up in the archives! http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/ Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.mod

Re: [lace] IDRIJA Lace 5-Way Join through one bead, and hanging beads

2017-06-01 Thread Sue Babbs
Even the enlarged image is too blurry for me to be able to make out details. I wonder if the the hole in the bead is meant to be large enough to thread both plaited pairs through it? As to the hanging beads, I would guess you could start and finish the flower at the point from which they hang,

Re: [lace] Book on the Ipswich Samples from 1789-1790

2017-06-06 Thread Sue Babbs
I've ordered it too! Well done, Karen Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

Re: [lace] Testing whether Italics will process on Arachne's Old Server

2017-06-08 Thread Sue Babbs
Same here! Just wondering what happens if I type Tønder, for example, Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - 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://www.flickr.com/pho

Re: [lace] Custom machine lace

2017-06-09 Thread Sue Babbs
If you pay, Devon, I'll try it !! Grin!! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

Re: [lace] exchange site now online

2017-06-14 Thread Sue Babbs
Thank you so much, Jenny, for all the work you have put into making the bookmarks visible to all of us, whether or not we were able to participate in the exchange (and, yes, once again, I was too busy). They are lovely - and such variety in them. Does Julie de Loe, CA, remember where the cat

[lace] Book for sale: New Patterns in Honiton Lace", by Caroline and Barry Biggins

2017-06-26 Thread Sue Babbs
I found when tidying my lace library that I have two copies of " New Patterns in Honiton Lace", by Caroline and Barry Biggins. This is a completely unused copy of the 2002 edition that I am selling. It does have my name written on the first page. Price ($20 USD) includes first class post shipping

[lace] Sold - Book for sale: New Patterns in Honiton Lace", by Caroline and Barry Biggins

2017-06-26 Thread Sue Babbs
Wow! That book sale was fast!! 44 minutes (and could have been shorter if I’d visited my computer earlier)! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com.

Re: [lace] posting pictures to Flickr?

2017-06-29 Thread Sue Babbs
I'll send Arlene the instructions immediately Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

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