Re: [lace] Thomas Wright Footnote.... help? (again again again!) :)
Morning Brian Levi Makepeace - Born Nash in Buckinghamshire c1838. Wife Mary, born Uffington, a lacemaker. Levi was an Ag Lab later a blacksmith in a foundry. Some useless info ;o) Diana in a freezing cold Northants - Original Message - From: Brian Lemin brid...@bigpond.com To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 3:32 AM Subject: [lace] Thomas Wright Footnote help? (again again again!) :) I just came across a bobbin with the name of Levi Makepeace inscribed on it. Of course Levi is a Biblical name ( not necessarily a Jewish person) , but it reminded me of a very strange Tell on page 184 of Wrights book which involved a Jewess. I thought that I might like to look into it a bit deeper and he has footnote quoting Notes and Queries, 4th series, Vol. IV., p.8. which apparently records that this tell is sung in other parts of Lace land. I would like to see it and have googled it and get all sorts of results, none of which, seem to have what I am looking for. I thought I was pretty smart doing this sort of thing but I need someone smarter! to help me please? If it seems to be your line of research I would be delighted to have some pointers or some help in finding this reference. From what I have seen of Notes and Queries, I may well be disappointed with the results. Never mind. it is worth a try. If you can help I will appreciate it. Thanks From Brian and Jean Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@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] A suggestion for your threads.
Yes, that's a good way. I store my threads in zip lock bags according to type, size, and all and label the bag with all the relevant information. Then all the bags are in the thread drawer and that's that. Just another way . :) Sr. Claire On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 08:50, kar...@cox.net wrote: Did you ever go into your stash of threads and find just the right one and start on a project, only to run out and find that the label was gone and you didn't know the manufacturer, size, color code or dye lot? snip - 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] A suggestion for your threads.
Hi, Yes, someone after my own heart! I usually try to instil in my students that as well as writing on the inside (or outside edge if there is enough space and being VERY careful not to touch the thread) of the card or plastic insert it is quite a good idea to put left over rolls or balls of thread in small, individual plastic bags. This is especially true for balls of thread where the insert is only a little disc of paper. For Fil a dentelle and other small balls like that I use money bags. You can also put a note in with it about the thread. Hopefully the thread does not stay in the bags long enough for the plastic to affect it. Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year to all. Joepie, East Sussex, UK From: kar...@cox.net Did you ever go into your stash of threads and find just the right one and start on a project, only to run out and find that the label was gone and you didn't know the manufacturer, size, color code or dye lot? To be safe, when you get any new threads do the following: On balls of thread with a cardboard or plastic roll inside the thread, take a permanent marking pen and carefully write the information on the inside of the roll, BEING CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE THREAD. As for the spools of thread used in lacemaking - - these are very small rolls, but there is usually a small amount of the roll sticking out from the bottom of the thread. and if you are very careful you can at least write the size of the thread and weather it is cotton or linen. Some people think that just stuffing the label or packaging inside the roll will be good enough. But you would be surprised how easy those also get lost. The rolls usually stay with the thread until the end. Happy Holidays -- Patsy A. Goodman AKA Queen Tat Pat Red Hat Lacers Pres. Chula Bobbin Lacers Chula Vista, CA, USA - - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
[lace] Lok what someone sent me!
Levi Makepeace - Born Nash in Buckinghamshire c1838. Wife Mary, born Uffington, a lacemaker. Levi was an Ag Lab later a blacksmith in a foundry. Fascinating stuff. Thank you kind person. Keep warm! From Brian and Jean Cooranbong. Australia - 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] Open for viewing
Faye Owen and Jenny Brandis, Adding my admiration and thanks to that of Janice's to both of you for your hard work and dedication in organizing the exchange and display of the cards respectively. Have a very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year -with lots of time for lacemaking. ;-))) Joepie, East Sussex, UK -- From: Janice Blair jbl...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 1:06 AM Jenny, Thank you for the use of your website again. I especially like your lace title to the pages on the Arachne exchange. What a nice selection of cards and ornaments. Some really nice designs this year in a variety of laces. Without further fan fare presenting the Arachne 2010 Card http://www.brandis.com.au/arachne/2010/index.html Exchange website at www.brandis.com.au/arachne/2010/index.html Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
[lace-chat] Emails from me to Clay
Sorry to send this to the list, but I think I've got problems contacting Clay directly. Clay did you receive emails from me dated 18th December, last night 20th December from my freeserve address and a duplicate last night from my yahoo address? Think comcast might be blocking me. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com.
[lace-chat] The Parrot
Enjoy!! Sue in East Yorkshire The Parrot A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird's' mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music and anything else he could think of to 'clean up' the bird's vocabulary. Finally, John was fed up and he yelled at the parrot. The parrot yelled back. John shook the parrot and the parrot got angrier and even more rude. John, in desperation, threw up his hand, grabbed the bird and put him in the freezer. For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed then suddenly there was total quiet. Not a peep was heard for over a minute. Fearing that he'd hurt the parrot, John quickly opened the door to the freezer. The parrot calmly stepped out onto John's outstretched arms and said I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I'm sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correct my rude and unforgivable behavior. John was stunned at the change in the bird's attitude. As he was about to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior, the bird spoke-up, very softly, May I ask what the turkey did? Merry Xmas! To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com.
