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I started lace in the early 90s with the dreaded Dryad kit and plastic bobbins. Tried to teach myself, and asked husband to make me some decent bobbins, which he did. I did not do a lot of lace as I was still teaching foreign languages and English, but when they closed our department down, I really got into it and a local friend pointed me to Arachne. Since then there is no stopping me, even though I still don't have a lot of time as I still teach privately and do translation/interpreting work. Through eBay I found a local woman I'd known for years, but did not know that she had started making bobbin lace. She told me of a lace group in Hull, and about Arachne. I don't post often, but read all the messages and advice, and found "soul mates" all over. I wish Arachne and all its members a long live and keep the chat and tips coming. Agnes Boddington - 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] bobbin
If the wood has not been seasoned sufficiently, -and this can take a while for large chunks of wood-, or has a knot or similar in it, then it will probably bend. Agnes Boddington - windy and wet East Yorkshire Hi Alex While I cannot provide any insight into the bobbin, I was intrigued to notice that it appears to have a slight bend in it. I have quite a few bobbins (both bone and wood) that exhibit the same phenomenon. I have been unable to explain why this is. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks Jill - 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] Re: Hairband Magnifier
I have had mine for years. It has 3 sets of inter-changeable lenses in different strengths, which just pop out and in. Absolutely brilliant. Agnes Boddington - UK Try looking up Optivisor. I love mine. Devon - 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] Fwd: THE LACE MUSEUM LLC
Wonderful. My thanks to Catherine Barley and her friend for the link. Agnes Boddington - frosty Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Scissors for lace
I use Gingher Thread Clippers, made in Germany - that is the important bit. They are light-weight, small, but very effective. They are sharp, and have very pointy ends, so you can cut close. Just checked on the internet, only to find that they are now made in China. Here goes my praise, though I am lucky enough to have a few brand new ones tucked away, that were made in Germany. Agnes Boddington - 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/
[lace] help
Trying to put a photo in my album with arachne2003 and failing miserably. Help please. Agnes Boddington - 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/
[lace] RE: [lace] Re: [lace] Dutch Rosaline translation — relief?
Relief also means embossed or raised. Agnes Boddington Subject: [lace] Re: [lace] Dutch Rosaline translation — relief? Relief indeed has a 3d connotation for the rib and a vis is a fish, viske is something like fishlet. Susan schreef op 2017-12-18 17:06: > Is there a Dutch speaker who will confirm the “relief” on the viske - 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: Keep calm & make lace
Well said. Agnes Boddington Dear spiders, It seems that our bi-annual flame war is right on schedule -- every December and August! Please take the rants off-line. You are all adults and are expected to behave as such. Thank-you, Avital Arachne moderator - 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/ - 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/
[lace] Christmas exchange
I have now received some nice lace from both my exchange partners: Lin Hudrun sent a Christmas card with needle lace Christmas pudding and Holly branch. Liz Ligetti sent a tatted Christmas ornament and a tatted bookmark. Many thanks to both. Agnes Boddington - 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/
[lace] re: exchange
Sue Duckles has sent me an email asking to inform the recipients of the Christmas Exchange. She is on holiday in Tenerife and not back for another 2 weeks, but forgot to post her exchange pieces, which she promises to do as soon as she gets back. Agnes Boddington - 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] Re: Colour Coding
Good morning all from dreary UK. To keep track of where I am in an intricate pattern, I use the method that Christine Springett taught me and many others: I put a copy of the pattern/pricking in an A4 plastic folder (if very large, I cut the diagram into one or more A4 pages with slight overlap. Then use solidly coloured sticky plastic (something like book covering stuff), cut 3-4cm arrows with "sharp" point, and use these to mark each point of wherever I am in the piece of lace. They are easy to move and can be used again and again. When you use pins for a working diagram, it can be tricky when you put your lace in progress and working diagram away or transport to class, as all these pins are sticking out. You do not have that problem with the sticky arrows. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] LOKK Pronkrol patterns--Thank You!
Hello Susan It was designed by C.M. Bom-van Ewijk Handy when you are dutch and live in uk. Agnes Boddington -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Susan Sent: 10 September 2017 18:36 To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] LOKK Pronkrol patterns--Thank You! Hello All! Just wanted to thank LOKK for posting so many fun patterns on their site! I finished Kantje van de maand No.14 & would love to know who designed it. It's a tiny 6 pointed star with the initials c. bom '85. The Google translator is a bit wonky so I'm not sure whether the edging came first & was transformed into a star or the reverse. The working diagram was very helpful & I'm glad I worked the edging first to understand the pattern. It's about 57mm & will fit on a small holiday card. Cute & for once I owned the threads that were specified! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - 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/ - 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] Lacemaking in Ripon, Yorkshire, England
I do have a copy of the book: the ISBN is 978-0-9547077-2-9. It was published in 2010 by Ripon Local Studies Research Centre. It has some historical info (with photos) about people who were either lace makers or traders. This part covers the 16th to 19th Century with prominent lace makers and a lace merchant. Then follow a number of patterns for lace edgings, very much like Bucks Point and Beds, complete with prickings. To be honest I have not done anything with the book, it lives with my other lace books. It has 91 pages. Agnes Boddington Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Lace art by Pierre Fouche
Love the lace, not sure about the paintings. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Subject: [lace] Lace art by Pierre Fouche Pierre Fouche is an artist living in Cape Town, South Africa. One of the mediums he works in, is bobbin lace. He is exhibiting his work at the moment in Cape Town. Here is a link to the exhibition. There are about five works in lace and the other works is in diferent art forms. I went to see the exhibition and the lace is beautiful. https://www.whatiftheworld.com/exhibition/vreesaanjaende-verligting/ - 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] How to wind bobbins usig just a string
Very clever, will have to try this. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Witchy Woman Sent: 10 July 2017 15:28 To: Lace Arachne Subject: [lace] How to wind bobbins usig just a string Yesterday I made a short video on how to wind bobbins using just a piece of string. B It's up on YouTube.B https://youtu.be/hdbk3mHS2Us Enjoy! PegIn a rainy Cleveland, B Ohio Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android - 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/ - 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] Re: question
Hello Ilske flechten = to braid / to plait hair or anything else that can be braided/plaited braiding / plaiting = making braids or plaits Zopf = a hair braid / plait So both really the same. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Hello everybody especially English native lacemaker, I am always unsure which I should take braidorplate if I want say Flechter. In my dictionary for braid: they say: 1.) flechten (hair, tape) 2.) Zopf (plait) plait: 1.) Zopf 2.) flechten When do you use which or which do you use when? Ilske - 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] Beginners patterns
Hi Alison Christine Springett sells a little booklet with bookmark snakes, but if you tie off after the head you have a little fish Her website is: http://www.cdspringett.co.uk/acatalog/Lacemaking_Books.html The booklet is the fifth down: "Snakes Galore". Great for children and adults. Agnes Boddington in dreary Elloughton nr. Hull UK Hi all I remember a conversation a while ago about beginners patterns. someone mentioned a website, I think, Alex Stillwell. I bookmarked it but when my computer crashed I lost everything and I can't now find it. There was a simple fish pattern. My 5 year old grandson is fascinated by my lace stuff and I have promised to let him make something in the summer holidays. So if someone could please send me in the right direction I'd be very happy. Alison in sunny Colchester, Essex, 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] exchange bookmark received
Today I received a wonderful Torchon bookmark from Jenny Brandis. Thank you Jenny. Q: Do I post the pictures of the bookmarks I have received, or does the sender? Agnes Boddington - 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/
[lace] RE: Photos of my lace stand
I do have the instructions on paper, but can take pictures of those and send them, if interested. Or I could put the photos on Pinterest. Mike made one modification: 2 extra bars with "stops" for the pillow so it does not slide of. We are quite an inventive lot though, and come up with our own solutions/adaptations. Agnes Boddington From: Lin Hudren [mailto:linhud...@gmail.com] Sent: 14 May 2017 15:40 To: Agnes Boddington Subject: Re: Photos of my lace stand only got the one photo, but i can see. i still only have my tripod one and am content with it. i have little room and this works just great. enjoy and thanks. tell Mike he is doing a great job. Hugs, Lin and the Mali Stand tall, wear a crown and be sweet on the inside.: <https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/34/00/88/3400888376e5024dd01e3278e 561efe4.jpg> On Sun, May 14, 2017 at 7:29 AM, Agnes Boddington <ag...@weatherwax.karoo.co.uk> wrote: Now that is ingeneous! Mike made me a stand, got the pattern of the website of Ken van Dieren in USA. He used to have a downloadable plan to make your own on his site, but cannot find it anymore. However, Mike still had the photo and the instructions of "how to" - see picture attached. It folds totally flat, is lightweight, and easy to just fold open (see picture attached). I also have one of those very expensive, fancy turned wooden ones, that needs constant repairs and/or modifications. Mike put some bolts in this week, so it is now rigid but useable. The guy that made it has retired. From: Lin Hudren [mailto:linhud...@gmail.com] Sent: 13 May 2017 21:47 To: Agnes Boddington Subject: Re: Photos of my lace stand one more thought. i do demos standing as well as sitting so i am able to move around. so i got the higher tripod. i don't use it that much but the base is the same. Hugs, Lin and the Mali Stand tall, wear a crown and be sweet on the inside.: <https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/34/00/88/3400888376e5024dd01e3278e 561efe4.jpg> On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 11:23 AM, Lin Hudren <linhud...@gmail.com> wrote: These are a lot of them, but i wanted to be sure it was clear. hope this gives you an idea. it is just the most perfect stand. i use it at home, for classes, traveling and demos. i can straddle it so it gets nicely into my lap between my legs. any questions, please feel free to contact me. oh, i also carry a coin (US quarter) to use as a screwdriver to tighten the black piece (comes with the tripod to the camera or plexiglas table top. also, i use a 30" pillow on the 14"x14" table top with no problem. while i have a larger one made, i hardly ever use it.â <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sekQ5X2JGVzhBZDg/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-14-52_807.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sSFpmeENoZXlVWDQ/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-15-00_148.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sTWhQRHRxQUE2X2s/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-18-05_734.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6saUZFUVBsaERpd0E/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-18-12_851.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sTjJHaHF3Wlh0dDA/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-19-25_146.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sZS1ITjNhNDJWU2c/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-20-38_70.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sbl9DWVQ2Ny02SW8/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-20-47_281.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sZ2pyMTY1YzZBUVk/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-20-50_937.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sb1BwZGI5QlREeHM/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-22-00_851.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sS1FWalRfWGFJbWs/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-23-15_437.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sOFZ0UklpR19wRWc/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-23-26_297.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sUVd2dzNyZkFub1U/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-24-12_390.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sUUhLNDVlcEVoc3M/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-24-21_992.jpgError! Filename not specified. â Hugs, Lin and the Mali Stand tall, wear a crown and be sweet on the inside.: <https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/34/00/88/3400888376e5024dd01e3278e 561efe4.jpg> - To unsubscribe send email to
[lace] RE: Photos of my lace stand
Now that is ingeneous! Mike made me a stand, got the pattern of the website of Ken van Dieren in USA. He used to have a downloadable plan to make your own on his site, but cannot find it anymore. However, Mike still had the photo and the instructions of "how to" - see picture attached. It folds totally flat, is lightweight, and easy to just fold open (see picture attached). I also have one of those very expensive, fancy turned wooden ones, that needs constant repairs and/or modifications. Mike put some bolts in this week, so it is now rigid but useable. The guy that made it has retired. From: Lin Hudren [mailto:linhud...@gmail.com] Sent: 13 May 2017 21:47 To: Agnes Boddington Subject: Re: Photos of my lace stand one more thought. i do demos standing as well as sitting so i am able to move around. so i got the higher tripod. i don't use it that much but the base is the same. Hugs, Lin and the Mali Stand tall, wear a crown and be sweet on the inside.: <https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/34/00/88/3400888376e5024dd01e3278e 561efe4.jpg> On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 11:23 AM, Lin Hudren <linhud...@gmail.com> wrote: These are a lot of them, but i wanted to be sure it was clear. hope this gives you an idea. it is just the most perfect stand. i use it at home, for classes, traveling and demos. i can straddle it so it gets nicely into my lap between my legs. any questions, please feel free to contact me. oh, i also carry a coin (US quarter) to use as a screwdriver to tighten the black piece (comes with the tripod to the camera or plexiglas table top. also, i use a 30" pillow on the 14"x14" table top with no problem. while i have a larger one made, i hardly ever use it.â <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sekQ5X2JGVzhBZDg/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-14-52_807.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sSFpmeENoZXlVWDQ/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-15-00_148.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sTWhQRHRxQUE2X2s/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-18-05_734.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6saUZFUVBsaERpd0E/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-18-12_851.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sTjJHaHF3Wlh0dDA/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-19-25_146.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sZS1ITjNhNDJWU2c/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-20-38_70.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sbl9DWVQ2Ny02SW8/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-20-47_281.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sZ2pyMTY1YzZBUVk/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-20-50_937.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sb1BwZGI5QlREeHM/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-22-00_851.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sS1FWalRfWGFJbWs/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-23-15_437.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sOFZ0UklpR19wRWc/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-23-26_297.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sUVd2dzNyZkFub1U/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-24-12_390.jpgError! Filename not specified. ââ <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8aL8gNOJh6sUUhLNDVlcEVoc3M/view?usp=drive _web> 2012-03-30_15-24-21_992.jpgError! Filename not specified. â Hugs, Lin and the Mali Stand tall, wear a crown and be sweet on the inside.: <https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/34/00/88/3400888376e5024dd01e3278e 561efe4.jpg> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Pillow Stand.jpg] - 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] Lace stands
Any chance of posting a picture of the stand on Pinterest or elsewhere? Agnes Boddington Interesting that nowhere do I see the simplest form of lacemaking stand. It is a simple adjustable column (raises or lowers to any convenient height), is steadied by a flat area for one's feet, and supports one edge of the flat pillow while the opposite edge rests on one's lap. With the column compressed, it measures about 18" high and depending on the size of the foot plate about 8" wide. Jeannet van Ord gave me one years ago, and it fits in my suitcase. I have used it for travel and classes, and around the house when space is limited. Several friends have copied it, thanks to their woodworking husbands, and seem to find it as useful as I do. - 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] Flanders I and II by Kumiko Nakazaki
Hello Sherry Have you tried the Belgian Kantcentrum? Website is: kantcentrum.eu They have some of her books. One is titled "Paris Lace" Also:abebooks.co.uk has Memoire II Roseground.com has " Birds and Flowers" - "Christmas" by Kumiko - "Paris Lace" I have a couple of her books, but are not going to part with them, sorry. Agnes Boddington - UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Celtic Dream Weaver Sent: 30 April 2017 15:29 To: Arachne Reply Subject: [lace] Flanders I and II by Kumiko Nakazaki B B I know these pattern packs are out of print but I would really love to have both. I am willing to pay alot of money for them if you have them and they are just sitting around on your bookshelves not being used. I am also interested in buying other pattern packs by Kumiko. Please contact me off list celticdreamwe...@yahoo.com B if you have any of her pattern packs that you are willing to sell to me. I love her designs and I want to make some of them. Willing to pay...hope someone can sell me some. I do have Pay Pal.Sherry in New York Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android - 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/ - 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/
[lace] lacing alone or in group
When doing a simple lace project, I don't mind company and chat . So on Th evenings when 3 of us gather at my home, I do the easy bits. One makes Honiton lace, I am doing either Beds or Bucks point, and no. 3 does tatting. I keep my intricate work for me-time, when I can just disappear in my craft room with no disturbances - apart from Mike shouting that coffee is ready, or Tilly (the dog) banging on the door with a ball as she wants to play. Later this month I am going on a Lace Guild course, and want to try my hand at Floral Bucks, and have a fan pattern. I will take some smaller patterns with me, in case the fan is too much of a challenge. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Pincushions
So, next thought: I could put bay leaves in the centre of the wool, It works in flour, rice, and other dry foodstuffs etc. to keep vermin at bay. Trial only will tell me if I am right or not. I also keep all thread ends, and have used those to make pin cushions. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Of course, the lanolin in uncleaned wool will be kind to your pins, but you all must remember that moths like it! I have a rather new home and moths have not invaded it. But, if you have moths, you know it, and will wish to avoid feeding them. Like Antje, I have saved clean thread and yarn bits from canvas work (in an air-tight container) to use in stuffing pin cushions, though it has been years since I've made one. No metallics. Embroiderers call these scraps "orts", which is usually what you call crumbs from a meal. These, however, are "crumbs left over from projects made with thread. In our archives, you will find 28 memos about orts: - 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] Pincushions
Hello Barbara Is this wool straight off the sheep, or do you need to clean it in any way first? I also wonder whether cleaning the wool will remove much of the natural oils in it. Quite intrigued by this. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Wishing all Arachnids a good, healthy and happy 2017. Dear All, Happy new year! I like to make pincushions stuffed with sheep wool, quite firmly. The lanolin in the wool protects pins. My favourites are small rectangular embroidered linen. I have a few heart shaped ones, made as triangle with two points stitched together with extra loop that can be pinned to pillow. Barbara, Parkes 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Christmas
Wishing all my lace making friends on Arachne a good Christmas with family and friends, and a happy & healthy 2017. Your help with lace problems, your funny or interesting stories are valuable to me, and it is wonderful to be and feel part of a large group of like-minded people from all over the world. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Arachne Christmas Exchange
Hi Alice Thanks for letting me know, must have missed your message. Just glad it arrived safely and you like it. Have a good Christmas and a good 2017 Agnes -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of lacel...@frontier.com Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 9:15 AM To: Agnes Boddington; lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Arachne Christmas Exchange Agnes -- Your lovely green and gold bangle ornament was received long past.B I wrote you a thank you message, but it must have fallen in the Pond on it's way across.B It was the first one to come to me in this exchange and has held a place of honor in my Christmas display. Both the lace and the card are loved and appreciated.B Thank you,Alice in Oregon On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 1:07 AM, Agnes Boddington <ag...@weatherwax.karoo.co.uk> wrote: To date I have not received an email to say that my Christmas ornament to Alica Howell in the USA has arrived there. It was posted on 7th November. I have received hers a couple of weeks ago. Agnes Boddington - 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/ - 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/ - 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] Arachne Christmas Exchange
To date I have not received an email to say that my Christmas ornament to Alica Howell in the USA has arrived there. It was posted on 7th November. I have received hers a couple of weeks ago. Agnes Boddington - 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] Spam mail
Yes, I thought it was not right, and deleted the message without opening it. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Patricia Runcie Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 9:53 AM To: 'Arachne Lace' Subject: [lace] Spam mail today I received an email headed: [Lace]some nice things for you from: sushiis4me etattered. I looked at although I hadn't seen that sender before and it directed me to what sounded like a porn site. Patricia in Wales - 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/ - 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] List is quiet
Hi Janis and everyone else Quiet, yes, but busy also yes. Finishing my Xmas ornament for the exchange, helping husband with decorating, getting garden cleared up ready for winter. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Is the list very quit or have I somehow removed myself from it by mistake? The last message I had was on 8th October. Janis in South Africa - 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] completed
Hi all. Thanks for all the nice comments on fiknishing the Wisteris edging. In reply to several people: the pattern is by Christine Springett. She has a website with the pattern/pricking on it if anyone is interested. Although it took me 2+ years, mainly because I do not have a lot of time to make lace, though I hope to get more time now I am not working as much anymore. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Janice Blair Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 12:50 AM To: Lace Arachne Subject: [lace] completed Agnes,That is a beautiful edging. Where did the pattern come from? Nice job.Janice B Janice Blair Murrieta, CA,B www.jblace.comB - 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/ - 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/
[lace] completed
Hello all, Completed my Wisteria edging (finally, after 2+ years) and have uploaded a picture to my album at Flickr (with help from Sue Babbs). Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] help
Hello How do I get into our Flickr album to post a picture? Agnes Boddington - 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/
[lace] RE: Lace Survey Results
Hello Helen Thanks for doing this "exercise" very interesting results. May just suggest this to our local group, and see how much (if at all) the results vary from yours. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Construction foam pillows
I have a very fine, sharp fresh meat cutting knife, which is also great for cutting foam. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK The foam cutter I found at Hobby Lobby isn't a hot wire cutter. It is a very fine blade. I think someone else likened it to a cheese cutter, which is a good description of it. It sliced through the pool noodle very smoothly. Liz R in Missouri 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] (lace) Tenerife
Hello Elisabeth Nice to hear about the lace you make in Brasil. Which looks like a variant of Tenerife lace. We hear little from areas outside of Europe, Australia, Canada and USA. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton, England -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Elizabeth H Correa Sent: Monday, August 8, 2016 12:32 AM To: lhal...@bytemeusa.com; Arachne.com Subject: [lace] (lace) Tenerife - 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] Yelts lace
If you google "yelets lace", a lot of pictures come up. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Survey Request
1C and 2B for me. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] gold and silver thread
On ebay is a seller from Japan who sells skeins of gold and silver thread (used for kimono embroidery) at an acceptable price. I bought some to use in my lace, but so far have not done so, and thus cannot comment on whether it is suitable for lace. Certainly will be great for embroidery. The user's name on eBay is: <http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/antique_zelkova_japan> antique_zelkova_japan Agnes Boddington - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] bobbin winders
Does anyone have the name of the German manufacturer/supplier? Agnes Boddington Elloughton UK There is a wonderful winder made in Germany. It is made of wood and there is a power-pack that plugs in. For those of us in the US, the maker supplies the power pack for our AA batteries. It is very lightweight, takes very little space when storing or packing, and best of all is very quiet, so you can wind while watching TV! I know that Holly carries this, but you might want to check Snowgoose as well to compare cost as well as shipping! Clay - 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] Lacemakers' Hands
To Cindy and all Yes, I too am more of a lurker, but love all your messages. We had our first proper Spring day this week, so I am out and about in the garden and greenhouse: potting, seeding, clearing weeds etc. whilst husband is decorating from top to bottom. Why cannot he do one room at the time? 4 months old puppy Border Collie Tilly is "helping" both of us. Not much time for lace, though tonight I will: Th eve is my lace fix, and two friends come to my house and we chat and make lace. Still working on Christine Springett's Wisteria pattern, but have just turned the last corner. Also have a Torchon pattern for a whirly thingy on another pillow which I take to local group when we meet once a month. At a recent lace fair I bought a set of her latest Christmas ornament patterns, really beautiful ones, so must have a go at some of those. Have a great day. Agnes Boddington - from sunny East Yorkshire UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of c...@fastmail.us Sent: 05 May 2016 01:50 To: Noelene Lafferty; Arachne Cc: Cindy Comeyne Subject: Re: [lace] Lacemakers' Hands Noelene, What a lovely poem. Thanks for sharing. Cindy in Virginia where it is wet and still a little chilly for Spring. Yvette Slabbert in New Zealand has a wonderful blog size with some really good articles about lacemaking: https://letslace.com/. Her latest project is to document pictures of lacemakers' hands making lace - see her blog site for more details. So I wrote her a poem to go with the display: Hands above the bobbins Hands with bobbins held Move with speed to place a pin Move slow to tension thread Old hands, young hands Hands both dark and fair Hands young and plump with gift of youth Hands lined with time and care. Some with rings or bracelets hung And nails of polish bright Others show the scars of time In the lamp's exposing light But underneath's the product fine With twisted thread in place A joy to work, a joy to see The delight of making lace. Noelene at The Angle noel...@lafferty.com.au - 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/ - 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/ - 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/
FW: [lace] email problems/Celtic demo
I think I get all the messages, so hopefully it also gets back to you and to the list. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of lace Sent: 14 March 2016 21:05 To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] email problems/Celtic demo Perhaps the first person who has an account that can read this email and also share it to the list will do so. I would be most grateful. Unfortunately this email problem has been quite the deterrent to me posting because some people get my post and then respond and others get upset that they didn't...I am on several facebook page lists as Jane mentions. In fact, I am the editor of the International Organization of Lace's facebook page. (IOLI members, please send me news of your group with pictures!) One thought is that the medium is the message, and the facebook pages with their lavish picture possibilities become very visual, as in "look what I am making", whereas, Arachne where it is considerably harder to share pictures has been the discussion site of the philosophers of the lace world, tackling the important intellectual issues that confront us. For instance, I was dying to respond to the posts about the Celtic demonstration. I, too, favor making a Celtic design. In addition, I think that if someone were to ask too many questions, one could divert into a discussion of linen production in the Celtic areas that would suffice until the person lost interest and walked away. And yet, later, I know that someone will be at a cocktail party and hear another guest expounding on how important bobbin lace making is in the Celtic culture because they have absorbed that lesson from the Celtic festival. Hibernian societies will be puzzled when they are contacted with questions about bobbin lace making and it will be our fault. So, Clay's point that people demonstrating lace at Civil War battle re-enactments does not serve the interests of education is well taken. It is a matter of pride with me that I can think of some kind of relationship to almost any theme of a public gathering that would justify a demonstration since we are so eager to demonstrate. But, I suppose a more realistic scenario would be to show Civil War women at home making lace to while away the hours until their husbands returned, or didn't. I think it is quite likely that there were people doing this at home, as a pass time, although, not at the battlefield as Clay points out. But, the activities of women are often in the home and as a result, do not make such good outdoor festival subject matter. Also, how are the women supposed to enjoy battlefield recreations? People in Gettysburg have them yearly, and I am sure many couples would like to go together. But roles for women are very limited. There were some women who joined the army under the pretext of being men back in the day before routine physical examination was part of the intake process. Apart from that, Laundress and Prostitute come to mind. But, they were probably rather far from the actual battle themselves, and their activities would probably only reach full swing after the battle were over. One question is whether such battlefield recreations, or Celtic fairs, are primarily educational, or just a good excuse to get the kids out of the house. I am inclined to think that the organizers of such events are quite eager to have some form of display/entertainment that doesn't involve selling something. Many people do not don sun screen and costume to assemble in a field unless there is a specific economic incentive. We lacers are a happy exception to that rule. Another interesting question is how educationally accurate any of these events are, since members of the public do not flock to scholarly slide shows, but prefer a little more entertainment with their scholarship. In fact, even museums are under pressure to provide a lot of entertainment with their exhibits. Not long ago I went to a Genghis Kahn exhibit that was so weapons oriented that at least half the attendees were teen age boys, a group not usually well represented among museum goers. One response to the moral quandary of lace demonstration at a Celtic festival would be to make Irish crochet, if one had that additional skill set. Devon - 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/ - 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/
[lace] RE: [lace-chat] German word translation - non lace related
It is for rental of a machine to sand floors (wooden ones I assume). Agnes Boddington I have just seen a photograph of a German shop with a long description on top. can anyone translate the following, please? Fussbodenschleifmaschinenverleih. Thank you, Patricia in Wales. - 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] lace day in Spain
I dream that one day I can go to Spain and visit some of the lace events there, as well as go on a Hinojosa course with Marina Regueiro. For the time being, I'll just have to continue dreaming. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Subject: [lace] lace day in Spain This is just to let you know that the next 5th June will take place the "Diada", the annual open air lace event, organised by the Catalonian lace Ass. "Associació Catalana de Puntaires-ACP". This year the city that holds the faire is Ripoll, 100 Km from Barcelona or 84 Km. from Girona. Tamara, glad to read you again in Arachne. Carolina - 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] lace day in Spain
Hi Maria and all Yes, I did know that. I met her at one of our lace days in 2014, and bought her fantastic book. Just have not had time to do anything with it, as I am still beavering away at my Bedfordshire piece. I also have friends who live in the same area as she does. Antonio was my language assistant for a year, whilst he and his partner Paula were studying at Hull uni and both also attended my German classes. There is a thought: I could visit them at the same time. Something to aim and save for. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK 2016-01-21 14:11 GMT+01:00 Maria Greil <mariagr...@gmail.com>: > By the way, Agnes, did you know that Carolina is a top level expert in > Hinojosa lace? She learned it from the Cuevas sisters who came to Catalonia > from a village close to Hinojosa years ago. And Carolina is teaching and > designing this kind of lace ever since. > > Regards, > Maria > a German living in Spain - 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] pillow infestation
Store your pillows in cloth bags or similar with some dried Bay leaves, they do not smell but keep just about anything away. Also a good trick to put in your dry food jars (like rice, pasta etc. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Hi All, I can no longer ignore the fact that the lace pillow I've used for years has mites. They keep popping up among my threads. - 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/
[lace] Pattern
I am looking for a pattern, can anyone help as to where/what book I can find it? It is a Honiton pattern of two dolpins by Caroline Biggins. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Pattern
Hi Susan Thank you for the info, will try the Lace Guild. Agnes From: Susan Roberts [mailto:su...@susanroberts.info] Sent: 29 October 2015 17:24 To: Agnes Boddington Cc: lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Pattern Hi Agnes I thin it's a Barry Biggins design and in one of his two books (a friend has got mine at the moment so I can't check but I think it is in the Alphabet one). The Lace Guild should have both in the library Best wishes Susan -- Susan Roberts Newton-le-Willows, England Website: www.susanroberts.info On 29 Oct 2015, at 16:24, Agnes Boddington <ag...@weatherwax.karoo.co.uk> wrote: I am looking for a pattern, can anyone help as to where/what book I can find it? It is a Honiton pattern of two dolpins by Caroline Biggins. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Hedgehogs!
Here in UK people knit sweaters for rescued hedgehogs, especially for the young ones to keep them warm. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK I didn't know hedgehogs wore sweaters, but I guess it helps to keep them warm when they hibernate. Malvary in Ottawa where it was decidedly cooler today. - 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] Lace history timeline-correction
Thank you Devon, just found a second hand copy of this book on eBay for £5.03 + postage. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK It is in the Illustrated Dictionary of Lace, by Gwynne, not the Illustrated History of Lace. Thanks to Adele Shaak for drawing my attention to this error. Devon - 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] Wisteria!
Thank you to Susan Hottle and everyone else who kindly commented on my Wisteria piece. I keep at it, trying to do at least a bit each day, and working towards the third corner now. I bought a Wisteria plant a couple of month ago on ebay, only to find it was grown from seed (not grafted) and may take up to 20 years before it flowers. So I sincerely hope that my lace is not going to take as long as my plant. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK One of my favorite plants wrought in lace--thank you Agnes! Looking forward to your completed project. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Bobbin storage
Ex-video boxes are good for bobbin storage or for taking spare one to class or demonstration/course etc. I treated myself to a small chest of drawers. It has 11 drawers about 3cm deep, and 30cm wide. It's full! I then decided to buy a second one, but use that as a jewellery box. Only problem I have now I want a second one for bobbins, is that I cannot find the seller anymore on eBay. Agnes Boddington Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] re: wisteria edging
Thanks everyone for your comments on my work in progress - Wisteria Edging. Now for the other half, and the next project lined up. Another one from Christine springett, called Birds and Berries. Larger and more intricate, so the Wisteria Edging is a good learning curve in preparation for tackling that one. Several people have asked where I got the pattern: the Wisteria and the Birds and Berries are both available from the Springett's website. Agnes Boddington in dank and dark East Yorkshire - 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/
[lace] re: wisteria edging
Hi all, I finally got to the halfway point with my Wisteria Edging. It is a pattern which was adapted by Christine Springett, and I started it on a course with her in May 2013. Did a bit then gave up. Earlier this year I decided to have another go, and I am now hooked. It is a good learning curve if you want to do Bedfordshire lace. I have uploaded a picture to my album on Flickr. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Copying a brown pattern-clear contact paper
For quite a while I have used brown card and matt clear film Office suppliers (in UK Staples) sell both. The blue film is no longer available as the company that made it went out of business last year. It was a German company that sold all kinds of sticky film for decals, shop window banners etc. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Where it actually felt like Spring today after all the cold and wet weather. Subject: Re: [lace] Copying a brown pattern-clear contact paper Blue film is no longer being made. Vendors are offering a gray instead. The gray contact paper is expensive just as the blue was. But why not switch to clear matte which is very inexpensive and sold all over instead? I sincerely think that the reason that blue contact paper isn't being made anymore is due to the fact that copies on colored paper are so easy and inexpensive to make that there is no market for it outside the lace world. - 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] Questions for those who use bobbins
The booklet is available on the Springett's website for £3.50 plus p/p: www.cdspringett.co.uk/acatalog/Lacemaking_Books.html I was at the lace fair at Haydock Park yesterday, and bought Christine's latest pattern. It is huge, will need to retire to get time to do this. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Christine Springett published a fantastic booklet called spangles and superstitions which is worth reading if you can get hold of a copy. Her introduction talks about the movement from fine thread to corse and the idea that then it was needed to have more weight for the domed pillion. - 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/
[lace] RE: [lace] Lace Arachne Commemoratives
Janet This sounds like a good idea to me. I like Chris Parson's bobbins. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK I have just spoken to Chris Parsons regarding the Commemoratives, He is willing to do these for those who wants them , What Chris as suggested he will do a couple of designs and send a picture with what he comes up with , This process will take about a week, Chris also suggested putting them in is online shop so who ever wanted them can buy direct , But it will take time . - 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] The Royal Lacemaker
I read it, then gave it away. Too much Mills Boon for me. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK I managed to get a copy of The Royal Lacemaker from my local library. At first I found it a bit tedious with all the evil squire has his wicked way bits but I persevered and once our heroine had developed a bit of backbone I enjoyed the book. Ann 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace-chat] Health news
Pam, that is great news! Having lived through and survived lung-TB as a child, I can imagine how relieved you must be. I hope your health will go from strength to strength, and you'll find the spark to make lace (or anything else crafty) again. Agnes Boddington UK I don't that many of you remember me, but I have news so big I just have to tell everyone. After 5 years of treatment, including spending 11 weeks last year in the hospital (2 weeks on a respirator, they didn't think I was going to live) I have just been declared free of the MAC infection (a non-contagious cousin of tuberculosis, so they tell me) that I have been battling. I have spent most of this year in pulmonary rehab and physical therapy, and have gotten strong enough to live on my own, without any help. For the first time in years, I have absolutely no doctors appointments scheduled...I don't know what I'll do with all my time. Maybe I'll try making lace again! :) Pam Dotson 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. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Computer tech help if possible, please
Hello Patricia Have you tried system restore? When you swtich the computer on, you get a screen with shortcuts etc. There should be a search bar (mine is bottom left). In it type system restore, and a list of programmes comes up incl. system restore or some similar name. Click on it and on the screen you'll get open system restore. Next screen says something like: Restore system files and settings. There should be a list of several restore points. Choose one and click on next, and it will say Confirm your restore point. Cliock Finish and the computer should go back to an earlier point in time. This may solve the problem. Agnes Boddingon Elloughton UK Subject: [lace] Computer tech help if possible, please I have phoned my local computer shop but the person there is not familiar with Mozilla Firefox. Somehow my computer has gone into full screen and I lose all the directional arrows, bookmarks etc. The only way to move from one site to another is by switching off and then on again. My question is does anyone know of a key or combination of keys which will restore the status quo? I waa told to try F10 but that doesn't work and I had already tried Escape before phoning. Patricia in Wales - 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] Salamander group
I was introduced to Escher's (a compatriot of mine) art work at a young age and even met him once at a gallery and have been fascinated by his works ever since. I have several books on Escher's works, and have a long standing intention of trying to turn some of these into lace patterns. If time and talent permitted me ... Here you find a lot of his mathematical drawings: http://www.mcescher.com/gallery/symmetry/ Including the salamander or lizard (as he called it). Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Looking at the salamander picture reminded me of this picture. http://www.mcescher.com/gallery/switzerland-belgium/development-iii/ Joke Sinclair - 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/
[lace] lace maker/teacher wanteed
Does anyone know of a lace teacher or lace group in the Highlands of Scotland? I had some contact with a woman up there, who is trying to teach herself. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] bobbins
I believe number 4 is indeed a Springett bobbin, tail and head are very typical of David's bobbins. This is what Wikipedia says about Horn: A horn is a pointed projection of skin on the head of various animals consisting of a covering of keratin and other proteins surrounding a core of live bone. It is flexible to some extent, and may therefore distort over time. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Hello All! My bobbin pics are posted. Can anyone share additional info? The first is the Arachne bobbin with spider bead spangle. Next is Stephen Pierce (Pearce?). Next is The Lace Hall Nottingham with a terrific painted cat spangles. The last looks like Tonder gimp fingers may be Springett? I also posted a pic of some horn bobbins for Brian. They are not old but quite pretty. I've not used them much because they become semi-flexible when handled frequently. Not sure I understand why--perhaps they should have been treated/coated with varnish?? Any thoughts? Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - 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] Book Search
Found a copy here: http://www.grosshandel.org/detail2_141203419908_RaritaetBuchAlte-flandrische -Spitzenvon-Erdmute-Wesenberg.html#.U-tcymMa4dU Not sure whether it is an active offer. Rather expensive and the postage cost is for Germany only. Second link: http://www.vss-fds.ch/deutsch/concours-d/jury-d/wesenberg-d.html The page is actually written by the author, and there is a contact button schreiben sie uns Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Helen Clarke Sent: 12 August 2014 07:59 To: Lace Subject: [lace] Book Search Hi, I'm really hoping that someone out there in Arachne land can help me. I've been searching for a copy of a book for years but have never found a copy. Does anyone know of a copy lurking out there in need of a good home? The book is: Alte Flandrische Spitze by Erdmute Wesenberg Many thanks in advance, - 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/ - 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] Come On Lacers
Adele, you told us quite a bit, even though they were your personal experiences at the convention, and personal. Still loved to read them. Maybe I could start saving up and come over to the USA to one of the future conventions, just have to put that first penny (or pound) into a little pot. I'd love to adn we'll see. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Agnes Bodidngton - Elloughton UK What happens at Convention stays at Convention? ;-) Seriously, it's a subjective experience, and hard to put words to it. The vendor table that sent me reeling with delight might only warrant a ho-hum from somebody else, while another person might have found the perfect thread they've been searching for forever while I walked right by it. It's not that there aren't stories, but that there aren't stories worth broadcasting. I thought the food was really good but somebody else might not have liked it so much. I liked the spread-out nature of the venue but many of the ladies really aren't pleased at having to walk very far. So what can I say? - 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] IOLI Convention Get together
Oh, how I wish I could be there! One of our local lace makers is: Janet Theaker. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Hi, If anyone reads this and is attending convention, we are meeting on Tuesday evening in the Grand Ballroom at 6:30 pm. It is listed in the convention handbook. We have the room until the tat off. Today was the opening dinner and the meal was very good for a hotel meal. The fruit dessert was really nice. Shopping was good and I have not completely spent up yet. Our hotel room is very spacious and comfortable. Looking forward to my Ipswich class tomorrow. Janice Janice Blair - 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/
[lace] Thread
Thank you so much all those that contacted me with offers of some Brok 100/3. I am buying some from Joepie Hammett. Just show how good this forum is, and what a tight-knit community we lace makers are. Thank you all, Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Brok 100/3
Hi all, My apologies: I posted 2 days ago that I found a source for Brok white 100/3 thread ( Gavand.co.uk). I ordered 6 spools and paid online, but received an email this morning that they do not have any stock left. Still an interesting site, with lots of other needle craft items. So I am still hunting for a couple of bobbins in this thread to finish my project. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] found this site
Whilst working away on my Bedfordshire Wisteria Edging, I realized that I may not have enough thread to finish it. I am using Brok 100/3 in white, which I have been told is now out of production. However, I googled it and found this site: http://www.gavand.co.uk/index.html So I have just ordered 6 reels, should definitely be enough. Have a look, as they have quite a few other threads and bits and bobs. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] lace style sheet, was lace proof readers
Lace = a collective noun, meaning all lace taken together or used in a general sense. Laces = the plural of lace when talking about many different varieties of lace. e.g. Cheese (in general), Edam Cheese (a particular variety of cheese), but the Dutch cheeses (meaning all the different ones as a group). My bit of wisdom as a Dutch person, and an English language teacher. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK If I were to refer to the many different kinds of lace in France, I would say the laces of France as in The laces of France are many and exquisite. If I were to buy an auction lot of different pieces of lace, I would say I bought a box of lace. - 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/ - 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] lace style sheet, was lace proof readers
I had to laugh: a knitted lace maker, conjures up a strange picture. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Hi All, Ilske's note made sense to me - I would never write knittedlace maker. But I would go for knitted lace maker. - 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] Milanese Books (Read Kincaid)
I googled Anova books, but just get an error page. Does anyone have a website address? Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Lucky enough to have all three books that were mentioned, and to look out and see the blue sky and sunshine. For anyone interested in Milanese lace, I have some insider information. I have, in my hand, a letter from Anova Books, the company that owns the Batsford imprint. They are about to add the Read Kincaid books to their Print on Demand service and also make them available as ebooks. The planned schedule is Milanese Lace: An Introduction - July New Braids and Designs in Milanese Lace - August 50 New Milanese Patterns - December - 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/
[lace-chat] social media
Social Media Wedding Daughter: Dad, I am in love with a guy I met on a dating site, we became friends on Facebook, and talked a lot using What's app. He proposed via Skype, and we discussed this on Viber. Are you giving us your blessing for our marriage? Father: Wow fantastic, I say: Say yes via Twitter, have your wedding night via Webcam, order children from Ideal World. And when you get sick of him: sell him on eBay! Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Help, Please!
I have actually seen a bobbin lace pattern for a lighthouse, but cannot remember where or when. Possibly in a German publication or pattern. However, if you search for lace light house, some pictures of crocheted ones come up, and you may be able to convert these simple designs to a lace pattern in Torchon. Sorry, I am not much help. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
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As a professional translator and interpreter, I would like to point out how expensive it is to get a book or article professionally translated. Many books on very specific topics, such as lace and history, will sell a limited number of copies, so translating these would make them prohibitively expensive. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK I usually hate the 'me too' comments BUT on this occasion I agree with both writers. I am passionate about history especially scholarly histories and it pains me that most good ones are not in English. Please could authors of such works write or have their work translated into English. OR failing that why not write everything in Latin! At least I could then translate it myself Anna from a wet Sydney - 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] This is cute! How to make a ball of lace.
Have just emailed the designer and author asking whether the book is still available or whether a reprint may be possible. Will let you all know if I get a reply. Some of the patterns could be worked using the instructions on her website, but I don't fancy sitting in front of my computer with a lace pillow on my lap. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Just check out the other pages on her website - definitely worth a look - and you'll get at least an idea of what kind of pattern you need. Regina Haring Nanuet, NY 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/ - 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] Posting to list
Well Hazel, this message came through ok. I am not a computer expert, so cannot help with your problem. Don't lurk again, just keep trying, and maybe find a friend who knows a bit about computers to have a look for you. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton, EYorks UK, where we escaped the recent floods too. Hello all For many years I only lurked on this list never posted. The reason was there used to be some sort of problem with some people's e-mail (HTML or something?) that meant their posts came out as gobbledegook and I was afraid mine would be like that and people would complain. Then it was announced that something had solved this problem so I was confident enough to post the occasional comment. Now my last post a couple of days ago about crediting designers is showing as almost unreadable owing to odd characters and erratic line changes even though the original message in my sent folder is perfectly OK. Presumably that's why no one has commented on what I said - I don't blame you. But I don't know what's causing the problem so it looks like it's back to lurking for me Hazel - 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/ - 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] dermatological irritation
Yes, my husband wears gloves when he turns Cocobolo wood. The only wood that irritates him. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK I have heard of coco bolo wood being allergenic for some people, but not gautambo. What about citrus oil from orange or grapefruit skins? Lorelei - 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/ - 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-chat] Phone number reveals your age
OK, David, and next year the number to add is 1764, then 1765 etc etc Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Subject: Your phone number will reveal your age LADIES BEWARE. YOUR WELL GUARDED SECRET WILL SOON BE OUT !! Do not believe? Try it... I do not know who discovered this? Found it to be accurate. It will take about 15 seconds. So read and do it at the same time so that you will not lose the pleasure of finding out. [1] Take a look at your last digit of your cell phone number [2] Use this figure and multiply by 2 [3] Then add 5 [4] And then multiply by 50 [5] And then add the number 1763 [6] The last step; with this number, subtract your birth year. Now you see a number. The first digit is the last digit of your phone number, the next digits is your actual age! Surprising? This is a very interesting math problem. David in Ballarat, AUS 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. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace-chat] RE: Wood worker
Yes, it is briliant, but NO , my husband is not going to do his turning in the kitchen! Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Dear Friends, I reckon this bloke could become a lace maker without too much difficulty! Perhaps a new project for Max Shirl? https://www.youtube.com/embed/1yWmqbltB-c David in Ballarat, AUS 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. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Another lace bobbin on Ebay - any ideas on what it is?
It says it has a hollow centre, so one must be able to open it: a needle case? Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Another I don't know what it is so I'll call it a lace bobbin on Ebay. Bone, turned, around three and a half inches long with a hollow centre. Any ideas? My first though was to wind yardage as it's worked, but that would be straight across the middle and not dip in. 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/ - 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] What is the biggest and the hardest piece of lace you have ever done?
David, have you not trained the cat? My most challenging piece is still on the pillow: Wisteria Hankie Edging. It is a Bedfordshire pattern which was trued up by Christine Springett, and I started it on her course last May. Since then it has been sitting there, and I stare at it, and think: one day I am getting you finished. One more comment: Christine does the most wonderful enlarged working diagrams. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK I'm really proud of that piece. Shame the cat had to go and piss on it. David in Ballarat, AUS - 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] continueing on with Miss Channer discussion...how about other....
Oh yes, very nice book. Just got it for Christmas. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Diana Smith Sent: 05 January 2014 07:44 To: Arachne Subject: Re: [lace] continueing on with Miss Channer discussion...how about other What about the superb newly published book by our very own Alex Stillwell. Diana - 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] FW: Channer's Mat
Hi Rosemary et all. Not sure which I prefer. The lower photo looks more dense than the top one. I do have the later pattern and pricking, and one lady in our lace group worked it about 2 years ago in 6 months or so! Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Lace Fairy has two mats for view. One is Miss Channer's original and the other done by Janice Savage. http://lace.lacefairy.com/Lace/Gallery/Channersmat.htm Rosemary - 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] Flickr account
Hi David and everyone else too: I agree that Facebnook would be so much easier. You post the photos on your own timeline, and anyone can see them. I have already done this with a few photos of my lace. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK I personally don't do Flickr at all and reckon it would all be far simpler just to set up a closed group on Facebook where most of us are already anyway. David in Ballarat, AUS - 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] Disposing of Files. Comment-a-Day for Next 7 Days
Hi Jenny et all When demonstrating I get asked some strange questions, and will try to remember to write them down in future. Mostly, people whisper in the background to each other, and often it is: that woman is doing tatting. To which I pipe up and say that I have no idea how to tat. The latter is true, though our group has a tatting workshop in January, so I won't be able to say that any longer. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK (where we have some watery sun, but it is damp and dank). I found a few tidbits in some quite old Embroiderers' Guild newsletters that might amuse, to share 7. When I was giving a lecture, I wore an antique lace shawl. After commenting that it was at least 100 years old, one of the students asked, Did you do the work yourself? unquote LOL, I would have said Yes, I was just 13 at the time just to see if they really meant the question. Then again I am prone to answer stupid questions with non nonsensical answers. - 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/
[lace] organisation
Talk about being organized on your lace pillow. Have a look at this lace maker: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYJVgKyj470feature=c4-overview-vllist=PL22B 1A50D49D0F648 Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] History and Conservation - Lace Prickings Past Present
Geesh Maureen Had to look up what heelball is! You taught me something today. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Then I went to a teacher who taught me to draw out patterns on graph paper and never looked back. I Even have some heelball in a box somewhere. Maureen E Yorks 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - 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] Fw: blue film - summary
Have you tried: http://www.x-film.com/products/bookmapdocument-covering/?L=1 They do this in all kinds of colours. I have thought about asking for a sample to see whether it would be suitable. Agnes Boddington- Elloughton UK Thanks to all who replied, on the List or directly. Some people did name a dealer who has blue film. So far, only one English dealer lists rolls as well as small pieces of blue film (SMP Lace). I'll do some more research on the possible suppliers, and then decide if the cost plus shipping is worth getting a roll. Alice in Oregon -- Dry, but night temps are below freezing. Cold and windy. Winter is here. - 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/
[lace] uploading photos on flickr
Help please, never seem to get this right: How do I upload a photo to the Arachne album on Flickr, and into my own set? Agnes Boddington- Elloughton Uk PS the storm stayed south of the Humber, just got very wet here. - 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/
[lace-chat] new grandma
Just to let you all know that Sue Duckles (on this list) is now Granny Duckles: her daughter had a little girl named Aurelia earlier today. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Name the Good Teachers, Please!
My first lace teacher in 1994, was a very bad one. After 2 lessons myself and and elderly woman decided to try and teach ourselves. She gave up, I muddled for a while and gave up until about 2005-6, when after having been made redundant from one job, I had time on my hands. I was lucky to find another much better teacher through a friend. Her name is Maureen Bromley, and she is on this list! Agnes Boddington-Elloughton UK Subject: [lace] Name the Good Teachers, Please! Dear Spiders, It occurs to me that very few teachers have been referred to by name in the memos of the past few days. No need to name the bad ones. That is frowned on at Arachne.. But, please name the GOOD ones! Even if they are deceased, good teachers may receive your praise, and it may help newbies to determine what old lace instruction books are best to buy. 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - 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] DKV mailander spitze question
The pattern was reduced by 71 per cent. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Der kloppelbrief wurde auf 71% verkleinert. No I can't translate it but from experience working with Gutterman's silk for Milanese, I would think this means the pattern is at 71% of what it should be. The braids aren't wide enough on the pattern sheet as they are for that thread; they need to be wider. - 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] Lace story
Could this be the story by the Grimm Brothers Rapunzel? Or: Rumpelstiltskin? - also by the Grimm brothers. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Hello everyone, Here school started again today. So my children are away and suddenly the house seems so much more quiet. :-) Anyway, I know there is a story about Blonde lace. A Princess was captured in a castle and made lace from her very long Blonde hair to escape. Does anyone has an image, drawing, photo of this story? I have been looking on the internet. But to no avail. Is someone able to direct me to a drawing/pic or image? Thank you beforehand! - 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/ - 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] Lace story
Hi Rapunzel originates from Italy (old folk tale). As you said she braided her hair and so escaped from the tower. Braiding is kind of lace, isn't it? Somewhere have the total works of the Grimm brothers in Germnan. Used bits of it in my German language teaching in the past. Made a change from teaching grammar. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace-chat] brilliant idea
I could think of some politicians her in UK too to name floods after. http://www.upworthy.com/this-is-probably-the-funniest-most-effective-way-to- deal-with-people-who-ignore-science-facts-ever-2?c=upw1 Agnes Boddington - Elloughton 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. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace-chat] Handy Hint
Yes, why did not you. But then, neither did I. Good tip! Agnes Boddington- Elloughton UK Dear Friends, I just learned a very useful tip from facebook. When attempting to hammer a nail in, in order to prevent hitting your fingers with the hammer, use a comb to hold the nail!!! How simple is that? And why didn't I think of it before? David in Ballarat, AUS 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. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace-chat] English
I cam across a much longer version of this, which I often use with my students: http://aclassen.faculty.arizona.edu/english_language_crazy_inconsistencies Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK, in the middle of a thunder storm. 9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes. This doesn't work in British English as we say 'dived into the bushes' PS. - Why doesn't 'Buick' rhyme with 'quick'? Ah, but Loch 'Muick' (near Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland) does rhyme with 'quick'. But it isn't properly an English word/name. Patricia in Wales, 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. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Lurker Learning Lace
Hi Andy and welcome to the list (even lurkers are welcome) You'll find us a very helpful bunch of people, even if we live far away like myself. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Hi, I have beena lurker for the past 5 years while I have been learning to make torchon lace. I only today found the photo site and was so very impressed with the lace you all are making. Andy Blodgett in Texas - 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/ - 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-chat] Caring for needles
I think the problem lies in the fact that a lot of needles, pins and crochet hooks etc. (sewing, knitting etc.) are no longer made in stainless steel, but instead are nickel-steel. These will not only rust, but also flake (the outer steel layer comes off) etc. So be sure to buy proper 18/8 stainless steel- if you can find them. they are generally more expensive, but worth the extra. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Subject: [lace-chat] Caring for needles This is a general question about sewing needles but also tatting needles and keeping them in good condition. I recently went to use some sewing needles that have been stored in a little cloth carry case and they look rusty at the point where they stick through the cloth so not something I would use to sew with, particularly not lace. This particular case has been sitting in a cupboard in our caravan so may have got damp at some time so understandable I suppose. 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. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
