[lace] Thread problem
Betty Ann wrote: You can goodle Magic Thread and probably get lots of information about using that technique. Or you could buy the 48 page book by Christine Springett 'Magic Threads' at GBP 5.00 plus postage, which explains it very clearly. They take payment by Paypal, which avoids problems paying in other currencies. http://www.cdspringett.co.uk/acatalog/Lacemaking_Books.html Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
[lace] threads fraying
Did you observe the twist in the individual threads? Sometimes your bobbins tend to roll on the pillow mainly in one direction. 50% chance that undoes the twist in the thread and they loose integrety. Retwist until the thread starts to curl, gently slide the overkill of twist into the colthwork and your threads are safe again. I had a problem with the passive threads. By the time I got to the end of the piece they were seriously fraying. I was using Brok cotton...I think size 40. - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
Re: [lace] Thread problem
Is there a size 40 Brok? If so I haven't seen it. I think that your problem is possibly a combination of the things already suggested; excessive wear on the thread from making lots of sewings and the bobbins rolling to loosen the twist. Use a magic thread and keep watching for any leash that looks as though it is untwisting. If it is only the worker threads which are suffering you could try running those threads through beeswax as you wind the bobbins - a bit tedious to do for all the pairs though. Brenda On 7 Jan 2012, at 05:14, Witchy Woman wrote: I was using Brok cotton...I think size 40. Brenda in Allhallows www.brendapaternoster.co.uk - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
Re: [lace] Thread problem
As Peg's teacher for the Milanese class I'd like to say a couple of things. I suspect the threads weren't 'wearing out', just untwisting. This was one of the things I told the class to watch out for (and if they saw it happening to retwist any affected threads), but I was giving out a lot of information at Ithaca and not all of it finds a permanent home in every brain. When doing the sewings I showed the class how to use the hook so the thread is pushed through the sewing, as distinct from pulled, so the 'stem' of the crochet hook rather than the hook itself is pushing on the thread. This minimises damage. I also showed them that that they shouldn't try to force the thread in any way as this probably means that they have either split the thread or caught the hook on part of the made lace. The loop should 'pop' through the sewing with minimum resistance. The other important technique I demonstrated was how, at least until they were proficient and confident doing sewings, to make the sewing onto a loop of the thread several inches from the finish of the lace. This has several advantages all of which stress the thread as little as possible. It allows you to hold the thread tight, balancing the pull against the hook. At the same time, once it has 'popped' through the sewing you have a loop of thread to pull through rather than needing to pull against the thread at the end of the lace as you drag enough through to make the loop for the other bobbin to pass through. If you fail to achieve the sewing first (or second, third) try, each try will almost certainly be on a different bit of thread. Finally, in the worst case scenario, if you do break the thread it will have broken several inches from the lace so the tail is long enough to knot onto and still do the sewing. Regarding magic threads. Yes, I do use them when I know the sewing is going to be difficult either because of its position or the thread being used, but in the lace Peg is talking about she was doing top sewings in every one of 14 to 16 adjacent bars along a previously made edge. While it is perfectly possible to put those magic threads in place as the work progresses it is just one more thing to remember to do every row, near the start of the design, and just as the first Milanese braid is being started. Having got the loops in place they are then making a bump under the cover cloth and bobbins as the homeward bound braid is worked. Even with the magic thread colour rotation as taught by Springett's, I have found that many students find that many magic threads, so close together, more difficult to deal with than learning how to do sewings. It sounds as if Peg's problem was definitely with the weak threads rather than having problems with getting the hook into place, so if this had occured while we were still in class together I would have firstly reminded her to twist all the threads, (apart from returning the thread to its proper strength, it means the hook is more likely to engage with all the plys) and if she was still having problems with the thread, suggested that she used a lazy susan to do the sewings. Best wishes Jacquie in Lincolnshire Sent from my iPhone On 7 Jan 2012, at 05:14, Witchy Woman wytchy...@sbcglobal.net wrote: When I finished the Isis Heart piece I started during my Milanese class in Ithaca I had a problem with the passive threads. By the time I got to the end of the piece they were seriously fraying. I was using Brok cotton...I think size 40. This made a smooth and invisible join pretty much impossible. 3 threads were so fragile they broke when I did the sewing...pulling it gently through the loop with a fine crochet hook was enough to make it break. And I made sure the thread was fully around the hook before I pulled. I've had problems before with threads fraying by the time I get to the end of a piece. On these pieces I had a combination of cotton passives and metallic passives and weavers. I had assumed the fraying was because the metallics are a bit abrasive and wore away the cotton threads as I tensioned them. But the Isis Heart piece was all one type of thread, and the thread was fairly new. Am I doing something wrong or is this a common problem? Peg in Fairview Park OH where it was a spring-like 50F today. The birds are so confused...they were singing like it's Spring. - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
[lace] Thread problem
Just a couple of thoughts, especially if this is happening all the time... Firstly, what is the climate like? It could be that the cotton threads are drying out and becoming brittle (more likely if it is happening with more than one reel of thread - though you do occasionally get a rogue reel that snaps no matter what) - in which case keeping the pillow in a moist area or with a damp tea towel over it when not in use might help. Secondly, when you lengthen the leashes on your bobbins, Peg, do you turn the bobbin in your hand, with it straight in line with the leash, or do you hold the bobbin at right angles to the leash so that you are unwinding the bobbin and not the thread? I used to have this problem with threads falling apart until it was pointed out to me what I was doing. Another cause could be that the heads and necks on your bobbins aren't perfectly smooth, causing the thread to wear as it comes off the bobbin? In message 1325913249.2003.yahoomai...@web181403.mail.ne1.yahoo.com, Witchy Woman wytchy...@sbcglobal.net writes When I finished the Isis Heart piece I started during my Milanese class in Ithaca I had a problem with the passive threads. By the time I got to the end of the piece they were seriously fraying. I was using Brok cotton...I think size 40. -- Jane Partridge - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
Re: [lace] Thread problem
Oops...sorry...I wrote that late last night. The size was Brok 30. It was a new spool and I keep them in a sealed polypropelyne container and wrapped in acid free tissue. There weren't any sewings on this piece, but the twist did loosen as I was working. I tried to re-twist when I saw them loosen. Just got Springett's MAGIC THREADS book at Ithaca...haven't read all the way through it yet. I've used the technique when I made one of the ornaments from her Christmas books. I didn't think to set up the threads for the class piece...wanted to jump right in and get started working. I like the beeswax idea for the passives. Since I do tape laces right now, it wouldn't be all that tedious. I've got a chunk around here somewhere. Thanks. Peg in sunny Fairview Park OH From: Brenda Paternoster paternos...@appleshack.com To: Witchy Woman wytchy...@sbcglobal.net Cc: lace@arachne.com Sent: Sat, January 7, 2012 3:53:44 AM Subject: Re: [lace] Thread problem Is there a size 40 Brok? If so I haven't seen it. I think that your problem is possibly a combination of the things already suggested; excessive wear on the thread from making lots of sewings and the bobbins rolling to loosen the twist. Use a magic thread and keep watching for any leash that looks as though it is untwisting. If it is only the worker threads which are suffering you could try running those threads through beeswax as you wind the bobbins - a bit tedious to do for all the pairs though. Brenda On 7 Jan 2012, at 05:14, Witchy Woman wrote: I was using Brok cotton...I think size 40. Brenda in Allhallows www.brendapaternoster.co.uk - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
Re: [lace] Thread problem
Your post is going to be printed out and put in my essential lace info folder. You're right about the information not finding a permanent home in my brain...there was so much to learn and remember. I think you're right about the threads untwisting as I worked. I tried to retwist...when I could remember. Problem was some had worn down to 1 ply by the time I got to the end. I did use your sewing technique, but the thread was just too fragile. As your Milanese student, I would like to say you are a great teacher and I hope you come back to Ithaca soon. I learned so much, but realize there is also so much more to learn. Peg who should really be getting dressed and going grocery shopping...but this is more fun. From: Jacquie Tinch laceandb...@aol.com To: Witchy Woman wytchy...@sbcglobal.net Cc: lace@arachne.com lace@arachne.com Sent: Sat, January 7, 2012 4:29:28 AM Subject: Re: [lace] Thread problem As Peg's teacher for the Milanese class I'd like to say a couple of things. I suspect the threads weren't 'wearing out', just untwisting. This was one of the things I told the class to watch out for (and if they saw it happening to retwist any affected threads), but I was giving out a lot of information at Ithaca and not all of it finds a permanent home in every brain. [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. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
[lace] Re: Meeting Rooms
Aw shucks! You don't want to meet in somebody's garage? G Best, Susan Reishus What a load of responses! Churches and libraries seem to head the list, but coffee shops, restaurants, community centers, schools, which made me think of our local state teacherââ¬â¢s college, art schools, quilting shops, LYS, (local yarn shop) town halls, virtually any place with a large room... Lyn - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
[lace] Downloading Problems (Mac)
If you are on a Mac, you can have downloading problems if you are doing it from Mozilla Firefox or other search engines. Most problems are alleviated with the newest update (version 9?), as Apple has said it is Firefox's problem to fix, and probably the converse is true. If your Mac isn't downloading properly, then you need to do it from SAFARI. That should solve problems other than reader/player ones that Jean and David addressed. If this isn't your problem, at least it will help Mac users to access more information than they have been able to in the past, as they tend to assume it is just something they have to accept, being on an Apple computer. Best, Susan Reishus - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
[lace] re: thread problem
Were they wearing thin because of the threads coming untwisted or did they appear to be getting cut? If the first query is the problem, then while making your lace you can turn the bobbin a number of times on the pillow to retwist the threads. You just have to keep an eye on the threads while you work. If it was the second query, then you should replace the worn threads as Bev said. If the passives are the same type of thread as the worker, I run another thread from a pin alongside the worn thread, twisting them together and then do an exchange of pairs, cttc, with the workers and take them out to the side so that they are twisted along the sewing edge and use the replenished bobbin as a worker. That magic cttc works in many places so long as you tension correctly. Janice On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 9:14 PM, Witchy Woman wytchy...@sbcglobal.net wrote: By the time I got to the end of the piece they were seriously fraying. . Am I doing something wrong or is this a common problem? 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. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
[lace] LOKK free pattern
The free pattern on the LOKK website has me intriqued, I have done a computer translation and it's not clear how to make this. Is there anyone that has made this Halssieraad, that would be willing to explain how it's done? http://www.lokk.nl/ look under gratis patroon, it's a robe for a bead! Irene Whitham - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
Re: [lace] LOKK free pattern
Hi Arachnids, If you look under the pattern there is a short description in Dutch. It reads;- DOWNLOAD THE PATTERN IN PDF FORMAT Materials;- 1 round shoe lace 45 to 65 cm long bead with large hole worker (or weaver) pair in DMC fil a Dentelle 80 of 6xthe length of the shoe lace 10 to 20 pairs of passives, depending on the thickness of the shoe lace. Half of these should be thick thread i.e. Madeira Glamour; Decor (dubbled up); or Gold Rush. The othe half in thin threads such as ;Venne Creafil; Madeira Metallic; DMC Fil a Dentelle 80; Supertwist METHOD; Hang the bobbins in pairs on 1 pin. Pin the shoe lace in place with a strong pin -leave this pin as long as possible-. Pins are placed on the left only, about 0.5 cm (just under quarter inch) apart. Use strips of squared paper (maths paper) for pricking. Work in whole stitch from left to right. Keep the shoe lace on top of the work. Lay the worker over the work to the left. Pin up between pair 1 (worker) and 2 on (the left) and whole stitch again from left to right. The pins are pushed down a.s.a.p. and the right hand pair is regularly pulled a little to the left. Repeat until the desired length is worked. The push the bead onto the cord. Fasten the ends together, if required with a fastener (literally a small lock). (you could also use a hook eye or a small button loop, but it does not say that). I hope that my little translation will help you. Happy lace making, Joepie in East Sussex, UK From: Whitham, Irene Steve I have done a computer translation and it's not clear how to make this. Is there anyone that has made this Halssieraad, that would be willing to explain how it's done? http://www.lokk.nl/ look under gratis patroon, it's a robe for a bead! Irene Whitham - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
[lace] Lace to see in Ireland, Summer 2012?
One of our precious Maine lacemakers and her husband are planning a trip to Ireland in the Summer - not to cities, but along the southern coast and up to Donnegal. They own a large garden center and also hope to go on garden tours and to the Ring of Kerry. They are working with a travel agent, but from experience I know that our Irish lacemakers may have some special suggestions for places where lace is exhibited and where special gardens are open to the public. This is one of the members we have that always volunteers to teach and demonstrate. Please reply to me, and I'll forward to her. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
Re: [lace] needle lace
Hi Lauren, I have spent a couple of days re-organising all my sewing, crocheting and lace-making stuff (very therapeutic and good fun too!). In the process I found my wire needle lace piece. I've uploaded the wire reticella photo on Lorelei's Ning needle lace site: http://needlelacetalk.ning.com/photo The design is one of Liz Ligeti's, I will get back to working on it and post another pic with - hopefully - more progress. And a close up so you get a better idea of how it's coming together. Jen in Melbourne, 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. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
Re: [lace] needle lace
HI Jen! The picture is wonderful! I will have to compare, but I think the wire I am using is about the same size you used. Your stitches are a lot finer that mine are right now. I'll have the push mine together, make them tighter and smaller. I love the look! Thanks for posting the picture. Needlelace in wire is possible! Lauren On 1/7/2012 3:13 PM, Jennifer Audsley wrote: Hi Lauren, I have spent a couple of days re-organising all my sewing, crocheting and lace-making stuff (very therapeutic and good fun too!). In the process I found my wire needle lace piece. I've uploaded the wire reticella photo on Lorelei's Ning needle lace site: http://needlelacetalk.ning.com/photo The design is one of Liz Ligeti's, I will get back to working on it and post another pic with - hopefully - more progress. And a close up so you get a better idea of how it's coming together. Jen in Melbourne, 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. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
[lace] staying out of trouble another sewing tool
Hello All! It's been an interesting weekend so far! Last night my neighbor I attended a painting event at Total Wine (8000 labels, so little time!). In the space of two hours we made an acrylic painting on canvas with tissue paper/newspaper collage--along with 20 other artistes. The wine flowed a good time was had by all. The teacher, a sculptor, explained that this technique works with other collage items such as fabric, LACE, yarn thread. I can hardly wait to try this out when my PA stash is at hand! Today I attended a dyeing event where we used silk ties to dye silk fabric using boiling water, vinegar an aluminum pot. WOW--the results were astonishing not at all what you would expect from the ties! A little Oya on the edges you're very fashionable. On the net, Mary Corbet's Needle 'n Thread site has been offering a giveaway for the Twelve Days of Christmas. When I checked out one of the gifts, I found that the artisan also makes custom made cr! ochet hooks in addition to laying tools (for embroidery). www.etsy.com/shop/JRCrafter?ref=seller_info (usual disclaimers!!) I've got my eye on the green black swirl that reminds me of jadeite. What I wanted to ask however--does anyone else use a crochet hook with a specialty handle? Not just from the beautiful tool perspective, but from the bigger handle is easier to hold angle? Noting Peg's frustrations with multiple sewings brought back unhappy memories of struggling with that thin shaft. :-( Just wondered if it would be worth contacting this dude to see if he will make one with a tiny hook? He offers a range of sizes (Boye) but not small enough. I'm also wondering if anyone has used a tambour hook? Suggestions? Tomorrow is Oshagatsu at Morikami--Year of the Dragon. Happy New Year to All! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 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. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
[lace] Webshots
I want to go in and change my photos, but the silly thing won't let me in for some reason. I tried with all lower case, then Initial in Upper case, neither with any success. Has the user name or password changed ? I just can't Log In. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. lizl...@bigpond.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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
[lace] Webshots
Gr!!! I got in to the Webshots (I was putting in a space in the name, which should not have been there.) Then I downloaded new photos, and named them, - and supposedly removed the old photos. Then is said an error, so do it again, Which I did, - and now find there is 2 of everything and the old stuff was not deleted. I only wanted 12 photos in the album not the 30+ that are there! If anyone can help me, please let me know how to delete what I don't want in the album!! Regards from a very frustrated Liz in Melbourne, Oz. lizl...@bigpond.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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
