[lace] Re Susan bobbins
I found six Susan's in my bobbin databases, surprisingly there are far more Susannah's. Diana - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Susan Bobbins
Good morning All, Of course I had forgotten about all of the Susanna's and variations. I stand corrected. I have only a few named bobbins, a couple of Jane's and A Marie, which I bought for my daughter in law whose full name is Maritha but I'm not likely to find a Fijian name on an old Midlands bobbin! Jean in Cleveland U.K. On 21 Dec 2005, at 05:34, Sue Fink wrote: Jean says that she is not sure if Susan is a name that would have been used in Victorian times. I have to say that as a Susan myself I have collected several with that name. In fact I haven't counted them up but as I do have several, I have stopped focussing on Susan, coz I began to think that if I collected them all, someone would say there were no Susans who were lacemakers in the old days! I have also been collecting family names and now have Fred, Stephen, Anne (which will have to do for my daughter Annemarie), George, Philip, Elizabeth and Daniel. However I don't think I will have much luck in collecting Veronica, Rochelle, Jorja and Chiara! Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] CD #5
Dear Clay, I'm so glad you wrote. I was about to write a little posting to Arachne to explain what has been going on. A couple of weeks ago I started to cough and after a few false starts I was finally diagnosed with whooping cough. Meanwhile all the CD orders were pouring in. I had expected that, but I hadn't expected the whooping cough. My daughter finally came over on the 18th and worked her way through what for her was new territory and she mailed the first batch on the 19th. She mailed some more yesterday, and today I only have five to go. So by tonight all the CDs ordered to date will be on their way. I could publish a list of all the names, but I didn't know whether I should do that. Please be patient, but if you are worried about an unreasonable delay don't hesitate to write me immediately. Now that I have caught up, I'll try to respond to each person as I send them out. Tess ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Susan Bobbins
On 21 Dec 2005, at 05:34, Sue Fink wrote: I have also been collecting family names and now have Fred, Stephen, Anne (which will have to do for my daughter Annemarie), No, your daughter needs two bobbins, one with Anne and one with Marie! Brenda http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] My Christmas Card To You
Enjoy the card. It kinda dumb looking,but my thoughts are sincere. The card is on my blog. The URL for that is: http://celticdreamweave.blogspot.com/ Sherry [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Archives, or The Gauzes of...
Are there archives that I can search to find the poem above? I didn't save a copy at the time, and now, I'd really like to quote it in a piece I'm writing (non-lace). Failing an archive, can someone send me this poem off list? Wishing you peace at the solstice, Madelin - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] wool lace weight thread
i really didn't even search this on the internet yet, but how common is it that you see wool being used for lace weight thread? what is the finest you have seen wool lace weight sold? also what is the best way to preshrink wool? here is a way to unshrink a wool sweater: http://www.kottke.org/00/01/like-an-idiot-i-threw it says agitation in hot water is really the cause of shrinking, so would i wrap some raw wool in a cloth and tie the ends and middle and throw it in the washing machine for a few washings? then throw it in the dryer afterwards? if anyone knows anything about shrinking wool, please reply. thank you. from suzy in tennessee,u.s.a. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] fine merino for sale/OT
i might be breaking ettiquete rules here, so i apoligize, but i got this email on another chat list for spinners and i'm sure there are some spinners here on lace who might like to at least look over this add: I have lots of fine merino roving for sale 8 oz for $10.00 1 LB for $20.00 They are white great for dye projects please email me directly to bellaitalian25 at yahoo.com 435 623 1157 Le Chateau Bleu De Faucheux http://www.tahitiannoni.com/united_states/english/public/index.html? ID=2145686 on my quest for spinning lace weight thread, i came to 48 wpi in wensleydale wool and i am hoping to spin some fine merino even thinner than the wensleydale. i put in an order for a pound tonight and thought i would share a very nice deal on wool here at lace if there is anyone interested. sorry if this offends anyone. i'm not affiliated with the company, just a very happy shopper who happened to get a lucky offer on wool. have a beautiful holiday season to every one from suzy in tennessee,u.s.a. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: wool lace weight thread
On Dec 21, 2005, at 22:44, suzy wrote: how common is it that you see wool being used for lace weight thread? Depends on the lace technique you're using; not common for Bobbin or Needle lace, but fairly standard for Knitted. what is the finest you have seen wool lace weight sold? The finest I've seen/bought (and never used, so far g) for bobbin lacemaking was a hank of cream-coloured, 2-ply wool I picked up at the Toender Festival in Denmark in 2001 (possibly from a Swedish stand, but I won't swear to it). It's very fine indeed. At the same time, I also bought (and still haven't used) some wool which was just a little bit thicker, but in colours. That wool was also 2 ply, but somewhat more tightly twisted and similiar in weight to the Medici wool used for tapestry and needlepoint also what is the best way to preshrink wool? Wool's not like cotton or linen, which you preshrink once/twice and then it stays the same size (more or less); it'll keep shrinking with every washing, until it's felted and stiff as a board, and as impenetrable. When I was a child, in wintertime I used to wear boots which had leather bottoms (about like pumps, or court shoes), with felted wool attached on top (total length mid-calf, like Wellingtons). Those were the warmest boots I ever had and pretty much impermeable (unless I stood into a deep puddle for a long time); I was told that the Soviet Army went through WWII wearing those, with never a wet sock :) http://www.kottke.org/00/01/like-an-idiot-i-threw it says agitation in hot water is really the cause of shrinking, so would i wrap some raw wool in a cloth and tie the ends and middle and throw it in the washing machine for a few washings? Please note the bit after the last slash (/)... :) Wet heat and agitation will continue to mat/felt the wool fibres until all the little hooks on one thread are fully engaged/tangled with all the little hooks on the next thead. Using the dryer will speed/solidify the process (more wet heat and agitation). If you throw a hank of wool thread into a washing machine, run it through a few cycles, then toss it in the dryer, be prepared to cut your shapes and applique them to a background of choice for a 3-D composition; forget about making lace with it g Yours, T, who buys mens' wool 3X sweaters (dirt cheap on post-season sale, even in US), tosses them in the washer (run through 2 rinse cycles), dries them flat, and ends up with lovely, thick and warm, size (women's) medium :) -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re: Christmas at the Gas Station
If any of y'all forward this, be sure to correct the typo. It's pea shooter, not pee shooter. -- Joy Beeson To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re: Christmas at the Gas Station
On Dec 21, 2005, at 20:47, Joy Beeson wrote: If any of y'all forward this, be sure to correct the typo. It's pea shooter, not pee shooter. Spoil sport :) Pee shooter was the one thing that made it worth reading... -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
