RE: [lace] Re: Sad news - Jacqui Southworth
Dear Friends I too am sad to hear of Jacqui's death. I never did get to meet her but she taught me a lot over the last 20 or so years. I still have some of that very fine silk she sent me. David Downunder 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] Spam emails
Me too Shirl!! I believe next year, 2020, will be the 25th anniversary of Arachne on the internet!!B Wow, that's a long time for group on the web. Wonder how many 'first timers' are still with us.B I joined in 1996. David Downunder 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/
[lace] USA Meet & Greet
Dear Friends, It's only a couple of weeks now till I'll be in New York singing at Carnegie Hall, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to remind you of the Meet and Greet which Stormy Lee has arranged for me. It's on January 26th at Amy's Yarn Shop in Kelso, WA. I think it's going for most of the day and sometime during that day I will be giving a talk on my lace making history. I will of course also bring as much lovely lace as I can fit in for you to enjoy. I do hope some of you can make it. David Collyer 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] Biennale of Australian Art
Sorry Susan. No-one asked me and I didn't know about it :( David in Ballarat, AUS A friend just sent a note that this exhibit is on view in Ballarat until Nov. 6 with 150 Australian artists showing work. Please tell me that lace is represented at this event! 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] Book recommended
Dear Jeri The Subject line of David's memo says "Book recommended". Searched, and only found Kindle references to The Lace Weaver by Lauren Chater. Please forgive my ignorance, but can it be purchased as a REAL book - by my definition? Iâm sure itâs a paper back because Iâve seen the cover photo. I do still enjoy reading ârealâ books but mainly use kindle as they are so much cheaper â usually one third the price in Australia David Downunder 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/
[lace] Book recommended
Dear Friends Last night I bought a book on kindle which has been highly recommended. It's called "The Lace Weaver" by Lauren Chater. It'll be a while till I get to it but I'm always a bit wary when the author calls it weaving. I don't know any lace makers who do. We'll see David Downunder 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] Black lace
G'day Alex, I think if you were making it all day, and also by candle light, you would prefer to make lace using white thread and then dying it. No doubt, but I'm lucky enough to have a fabulous LED light and terrific magnifiers :) David in Ballarat - 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] Thresds
G'day Friends, > > Because black is so difficult to work with, much of the black lace was > made using white thread and subsequently dyed black. Well I certainly have never found black any more difficult to work with than white so have trouble understanding this. David Downunder 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/ - 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] More on Maeve
Dear Friends, I see there have been no replies yet about the whereabouts of Maeve. Apart from making travel pillows she also made the most beautiful hand painted porcelain bobbins. I have a pair of Australian Galahs by her but alas the bobbin necks have broken. Iâm fairly sure Maeve also wove her own tartans as well as playing bagpipes. Now if only I could remember her maiden name!! Last heard of in Florida about 15 â 20 years ago. David Downunder 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/
[lace] New Beginning
Dear Friends, FINALLY I've wound some bobbins and begun some lace. It's been 2 years now since I've made any bobbin lace. I've chosen a simple Toender edging and later on will be having some maths questions as I'm planning on gathering this straight edging around a corner. Something which I've not done before. As I'm off to Belgium and Vietnam on July 2nd I thought I'd get out a travel pillow I've had for many years and never used. I know it was made for me by Maeve who moved to Florida. I think her surname became BROWN while she was on Arachne. Does anyone know what became of Maeve?? I do know she played bagpipes! In the meantime I'm struggling a bit with this pillow. It looks delightful but the central barrel shaped part keeps rising up out of its slots because of the weight of the bobbins. I'm only using some 36 pairs. Will keep you all posted David Downunder 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] Machine lace and its manufacture
Devon, I suppose that as we enjoy the lavish handmade flounces of mid-century royal lace, we should spare a thought for the English machine lace makers who were collateral damage, forced to become farm hands in Australia. My understanding is that there were 3 shiploads of lace makers from Calais. The people from them settled in Adelaide, Sth Australia and Maitland in NSW. Their intention was to establish a lace making community but then in 1851 the gold rushes happened and they all dispersed. David Downunder in 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] mathematicians, IT engineers and lacemaking
G'day Nancy, It would be interesting to do a survey of the bobbin-lacemaking members of IOLI about area of education, highest degree obtained and when, career field, types of bobbin lace specialized in, maybe things like primarily self-taught or not, others?, and compare the stats from that to stats Along with that I think it would be interesting to include such things as ability to read music, play an instrument, sing in a choir etc. I just have a feeling that many of us do. 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] Introducing myself
Dear Friends, Generally with laces, as with other fragile items, you donb Here's another one with similar problems to those which Devon had. I'm hoping you're seeing what I'm seeing - just the one sentence ending with a "b" David Downunder 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/
[lace] West Coast USA lacemakers
Dear Friends, Now here's a date to put in your diary if you live somewhere near the west coast of the USA. On Saturday 26th January 2019, our dear friend Stormy Lee Van den Houten would like to host a Meet and Greet for me. If more than a few would like to visit we will hold it at Amy's Yarn shop in Kelso, WA. It is just a bit down the road from Castle Rock, and Amy has lots of space and an Espresso bar :) Bottom line, Stormy says I can invite both Portland Guild and Lacemakers of Puget Sound, Seattle, or the whole west coast if I am so inclined :) (and I am so inclined). We can make lace or just tell stories. I'll certainly have lots of show and tell which I'll bring with me from Australia. This is just the preliminary announcement. I'll keep you informed of details and pass on our numbers to Stormy. After my performance at Carnegie Hall, NY, I shall be staying at the Timberland Inn at Castle Rock, WA from January 22nd till 28th and then flying home to Australia. I do so hope many of you can make it. David Downunder 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: 'Clifhangers' with some postings eg [lace] 20th century bobbin lacegrounds
Me too Jay, David in Ballarat I am receiving messages from me like this as well. Any suggestions from our more computer literate members about what is happening or how I could fix it? I only get part of Devon's messages. The last character received is nearly always a 'b'. Jay in 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] Arachne Anniversary
Dear Miriam, I think I joined Arachne in 1998, not sure any more. I have met a lot of lace makers this way,visited them in their homes while travelling and made many new friends. I will always treasure the beautiful bookmark you made for me back around 2000. You even worked my name into it.\ Many thanks David Downunder 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] How did Arachne start?
I remember when I first discovered Arachne, exploring "lace" through an internet searcher as Yahoo, it was back in 2000. It was around that time I think. I wonder how many of us will never forget Susan from Tennessee??? :) David Downunder - 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] 23 years
Dear Susan and other interested friends, David, since you are the only person I have ever known to play Carnegie Hall, please provide details! Some Arachneans may want tickets. Be sure to put in some lace content so it's legal. LOL. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA I shall be taking lots of my Point Ground laces with me when I go to New York next January. We arrive on Jan 14th and will be staying at the Park Central Hotel. I think 17th and 18th are taken up with rehearsals and then performance of Karl Jenkins' "Amadeus" with him conducting. On Jan 22nd I fly to WA to visit Stormy Lee. David Downunder 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] Arachne Anniversary
Dear Friends, I joined Arachne in late 1995 and made lots of friends throughout the world. B I even visited their homes in Canada, Denmark, New Zealand and the UK This comment from Janice reminded me that I've often meant to tell you all that now that I am retired, if ever anyone wants to mind my house here in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia for a month or 6 just ask. The main responsibility would be to feed and cuddle the cat (Rocket). The house is on 0.25 of an acre of forest with permanent Australian bush behind and is only a 10 minute walk from the centre of town. I'll go away at the drop of a hat. David Downunder - 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] My AOL message failed to get past Arachne's panix block this morning
Dear Friends, The problems here, however, are almost certainly with using an AOL email account It seems to me that the only person I have trouble receiving is Devon. I'm using Outlook and usually only get the first 3 or 4 words of her emails. I have to wait for someone to reply (and forget to trim) before I can read them. Any ideas? David Downunder 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/
[lace] 23 Years
Dear Friends, I just can't say how thrilled I am that next January after some 23 years I shall finally be meeting a wonderful lace making friend for the first time. Yes it's Stormy Lee!!! I'm sure many of you will remember her too. Stormy and I have become great friends over the years but have still never met. After my performance in Carnegie Hall, NY I am flying to Portland OR and hiring a car to drive up to Castle Rock, WA where I'm staying for 6 days before flying home to Australia. Tongues will wag I'm sure. Love to you one and all David Downunder 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] Arachne Anniversary
G'day Karen, I still have your most beautiful solid silver tatting shuttle which I'll treasure for life. I reckon I got that in 1996 and believe it was the first one you'd sold outside the USA. Nice to know you're still here too. David Downunder in Ballarat, AUS (No ranting/ravving/crying over the loss of the 'old Arachne' in this post!) I got involved with Arachne in the mid 90's, pretty close to it's arrival on the internet and it has been a vital part of my life for all these decades. | - 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] Happy Anniversary
4/12 is the Arachne anniversary. hope everyone is having a good lace day. That's 23 years then. Wow! Some of us have even become a bit older O:) David Downunder in Ballarat, AUS Hugs, Lin and the Mali - 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] Color in lace
Dear Friends Dyes have not been known for fastness until recently I vividly recall that back in 1979 at an auction in Melbourne my friend bought a beautiful bright scarlet velvet dress from the 1860s. We placed it gently in the back of her car and by the time we got home to Belgrave (about 90 minutes) the entire rear seat of the car was bright red!! Goes without saying that no water ever went near that dress! David Downunder 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] Re: Lace Revival of the 1970's
Dear Jane and other Friends, Grandma retired. By now, Mum had a family and spent 4 years abroad. We were in Tasmania and I remember Mum being interviewed on TV (ABC?) about her lacemaking and I thought she did some teaching (I must check this!). I've sometimes wondered what happened to lacemaking in Tasmania in the '60s. I smiled when I read this as it was in Tasmania that I bought my first pillows. That was years before I could maker bobbin lace but I knew what they were. It was in a big old barn of an antique shed out at New Norfolk where I spied TWO Princess Pillows from 1903. There was a scrap of lace but only 3 bobbins. I reckon that was about 1981. A couple of years earlier I'd bought Miss Tebbs' book and a reel of very fine thread at a shop in Riversdale Road, Camberwell in Melbourne. I'm sure many here will remember that shop. However it wasn't until early in 1996 after I'd joined this Arachne List that I began to learn Bobbin Lace. In fact I'm probably the first person to learn it online! Wow that's already over 20 years ago and I've learned a lot more since then. Davide Downunder 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] re vintage pattern books
Dear Friends, > I wonder how many of us have copies of the classic DMC *Encyclopedia > of Needle work*? and who has the oldest? Mine is 1928 David Downunder in Ballarat, AUS I also have 2 copies. One is marked 412, April of 1912. The other is older. The beginning is laid out the same except that the page in the newer book which has the 412 on it is blank in the older book. However, the older book is signed "N. L. Paul Nov '09" making it at least 2 and a half years earlier. - 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] S vs. Z Threads
Dear Jeri and other Friends, She has often wondered why no one has written something comprehensive on S vs. Z I've never really bothered checking my threads as it hasn't been a problem for me. However, I always remember back around 1995 or 96 when I showed my very large antique table cloth to Rosemary Shepherd she told me it's most unusual because it is worked in a Z twist. I am aware of the difference. This shawl is black lace worked at Le Puy in France, and I found it in a box of doilies in an antique shop in Hobart, Tasmania back in the early 80s. I recall that it cost me a mere AUS$20!! Each of the 4 sides is over 2 metres in length. David Downunder 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] Threading needles
Dear Susan. To easily thread most needles, lay a length of thread over the shaft of the needle & pull sharply, grasping both thread ends firmly between thumb & forefinger. Slide the crisply folded thread off the shaft & lay the eye of the needle over the fold you are pinching. If the thread doesn’t pop up thru the eye, flip the needle over & try the other side. My mother taught us this and said it was the way a blind person could thread a needle (that was back in the 50s)!! 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] Re: Block pillow question
G'day Joseph, I have two main pillows which I love working on. One is an ordinary cookie pillow - a large one about 60cm diameter - which I was told was the last one made here in Victoria, AUS stuffed with horse hair. The other one for larger pieces I had specially made by an old friend now deceased. You see I really HATE having to move lace up. So he made me a lace desk which consists of 6 polystyrene blocks each 30cm square. i.e. a 2 rows of 3. They fit very tightly into a 10cm frame of the same polystyrene. All is covered by navy blue drill (stiff cotton) and set into a wooden border. The base is a ply wood. The whole thing is very light and easily transported from room to room. Oh each block has a round hole under it so I can push it up to move them round when needed. I just love it. Many thanks Len Purcell of Mt. Eliza. Oh and BTW the best thing I ever bought was a large hand made wooden Lazy Susan on which to sit the cookie pillow. I can turn it at will with one finger. It sits on a round foot stool. David in Ballarat, AUS 30" might be too big for comfort. I find that I have trouble seeing up close because the lace is so far away even in a 23" one. I for sure wouldn't want one any bigger. Nancy - 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] Victoria
Dear Friends, Here is South Africa I am enjoying watching the TV serial on the life of Queen Victoria. Probably a couple of years after you have seen it in the UK! There are some lovely lace collars and berthas on the costumes I recently watched the 4 series of the Spanish Drama "Gran Hotel" on Netflix. Just loved it and all the lace was genuine. It was set around 1910. David Downunder 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] Twelve years is a long time
See ya mate, David Downunder in Ballarat, AUS Thank you is inadequate, but I sincerely thank so many of you who have made my lace making journey such an wonderful and educational adventure. I have learned so much from you. Jenny Brandis - 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] Sudeley Castle
I saw the collection back in 2002, and remember that there's a fair amount of lace, but exactly what, I don't remember at this point. I'm pretty sure I took pictures back then. Usually they don't mind if you don't use flash. Alas not these days Lynn. Thanks 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/
[lace] Sudeley Castle
Dear Friends, Does anyone know anything about the lace collection at Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire? My sister saw it today but was not allowed to take any photos!! Thanks 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] Black Chantilly lace tie
Dear Jean, Hmmm... I feel a design project coming on :) David in Ballarat, AUS I have added a new page to my website about a black Chantilly lace tie which you may have seen elsewhere until earlier this year. You can see it at https://www.jeanleader.net/collection/blacktie.html - 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] More on our exhibition
Dear friends, I've just come across the email I sent to Arachne on the night of the opening of our Exhibition back on 15th January 1998 at 0130hrs. It brings back lots of memories and I'm sure you'll enjoy reading it (again) after some 19 years. Just noticed that back then I even signed emails with "love" What a hoot. David in Ballarat, AUS Dear Friends, What a wonderfully exciting day we've had here in Ballarat today! Yes, the Arachne International Lace Exhibition was formally opened in spectacular fashion. Richard McGarvie (our former Governor) and his wife came up from Melbourne to perform the official duty, and (I shouldn't perhaps say it) but fortunately, decided not to stay the night. The day was a scorcher with the temperature hovering around the 40C (104F) mark and huge banks of thunder clouds building ever higher on the horizon. Richard and Lesley came to my place first for some final information regarding Arachne and its organisation. Cousin Pam was also here from Geelong, as well as my friend Maureen - the one with the super fine nose who could detect whether there was any cat smell left in the house. We all then set off for Montrose Cottage for the opening at 4:00 p.m. Everybody assembled in the private barbeque area (about 50 people in all) and what a thrill it was to meet again with Pam Lloyd and her DH Ian, as well as Chris Hancock and her parents from Adelaide. Ballarat's Town Crier performed a special opening cry honouring all those most generous members of Arachne who had loaned us their treasures for this wonderful exhibition. Then the local head person for the Tourism Board gave a short speech, and this was followed by Richard McGarvie's speech. Although Richard is now 72 years old, his speech was just incredible. As a seasoned performer in his former roles of Governor and Supreme Court Judge, he had memorized his speech and tempered it with a delightful smattering of history, fact, and humour. I know he really knows nothing about lace, yet he had studied our Bios thoroughly and was able to summarize just what sort of people lace makers seem to be. He also came up with a couple of very clever definitions of lace which have not been discussed here before. I know that both Chris Hancock and Pam Lloyd took a video of the entire opening and one of them is going to do us the honour of typing out Richard's speech in full for us all to relish. Drinks and horses doovers were served and then the rain (which we have prayed for here for sooo long) came pelting down, suitably accompanied of course by crashes of thunder and flashes of lightning. I think it has been a good three months since Ballarat had a decent shower at all. I shall leave this here as I know that both Pam and Chris want to write their impressions as soon as they are back home. Pam should be online tomorrow night and Chris on Friday. So you have that to look forward to. I can tell you that all who were present were simply over-awed with what they saw, and I was so impressed with the number of husbands who had never noticed lace before. I do hope some of their comments have been recorded, because they certainly had their eyes opened today - and knew it! Bye now Love David Downunder - 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] About OUR Exhibition of 1998
Dear Janis, I so enjoyed reading that speech. The Hon. Richard Mcgarvie sounds like a very human person with a great sense of humour as well as appreciation of the lace exhibition. Cousin Dick (as we called him) was a hoot. Sadly he died in 2003 from Motor Neurone Disease. I wish I had seen the exhibition. Are there any pictures on the net for us to see? I only joined arachne in 1999 after my children clubbed together and got me a start-up kit to get online. I can put some on Bobbin Lace Makers in Facebook. 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/
[lace] About OUR Exhibition of 1998
Dear Friends, Today I was looking through some old files on Arachne and was reminded of the Exhibition I organised back in 1998. It was held here in Montrose Cottage, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia and I'm sure was the first such exhibition organised solely through the internet. I thought you might be interested to read the speech given by The Hon. Richard McGarvie when he opened the exhibition, so I'll reproduce it here in full. He did this all off the top of his head. In another email I shall post the details of the lace work for your interest. David in Ballarat, AUS The speech made by The Hon. Richard McGarvie at the opening of the International Lace show, January 14th, 1998. Richard was a former Governor of Victoria and my mother's 2nd cousin. "Thank you Brian, thank you Tom. Lesley and I are always delighted to be in Ballarat, we are particularly delighted today. We think that this unique International lace show could not have found a better home than Ballarat, in all of Australia it is the obvious place to be held. "Lacework is a craft of great beauty, we all come to have what today will be for us a feast of beauty which has quite definite indications of pleasure. Lace has been part of our culture for many, many years and that famous supreme court judge in the United States, poet and philosopher, Oliver Wendell Holmes wished to illustrate discord he said "discord is like hedgehogs dressed in lace, a great contrast". When Samuel Johnson wanted to emphasise Greek, he said: "the great value of Greek, sir, Greek is like lace, a man gets as much as he can." "This exhibition is symbolic of world cohesion. The fact that it is being held here in Eureka Museum and Montrose Historic Cottage reminds us that there is on exhibition today lacework which was made in Australia in the 1850s and modern lacework from all around the world, modern lace from Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, from Israel and Denmark. "The Macquarie dictionary tells us that lace is a net-like ornamental fabric made of threads and that makes us reflect that we have had very great advantage of a net like communication fabric made of electronics, because without the internet and without Arachne, the internet association, it would not have been possible to organise this. "It's not only part of our culture, lacework is part of world culture, and when Lesley and I in October 1983 were in that beautiful city of Bruges in Belgium during the Festival of the Canals, one of the things we delighted in seeing was the laceworkers of Bruges doing their work out on the footpath; men, women with centuries of experience behind them. "When we read the programme we learn a bit about laceworkers. One can't but read those biographical details in the programme without realising that laceworkers enjoy making lace. There's another feature; lace of course is used in another way: to lace someone's coffee is to put spirits in it either with their knowledge or without, and we find from those biographies that there is a very real spirit that permeates laceworkers, and it's a humourous self-mocking spirit. You can't help reading those biographies without realising that those people are very good people who enjoy laughing at themselves, and I suppose there is nothing more valuable for us all than to realise how inherently ridiculous we are, and enjoin in the general laughter about that. It is I think very fortunate that people like that have been brought together through the Arachne organisation that is involved and we all owe a great debt, the whole community not only those of us who are here, to David Collyer who has been the moving spirit in getting this together and we owe a great deal to co-operation which has come from well around the world. "Now, it's always useful in opening an exhibition of some craft or some particular skill if one can claim to have some connection. I can claim to have a connection to lace. I was a judge of the Supreme Court for 16 years and on a formal occasion, the opening of the legal year when the Supreme Court judges went in their robes to St Pauls, in addition to our full bottom wigs, and our Windsor breeches and our black stockings we had a lace jabot (Brian has one got almost the same) and lace cuffs. So I have had the benefit of lace workers over the years. I congratulate everyone who has been involved and with great pleasure I now declare open the International Lace Show and I will now be led inside and symbolically I will lift the chain so that you can all go into see the exhibition without being pole vaulters." - 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] Lacemaker Cross Stitch Picture
Many thanks for that Vickie. I'll printed the 31 pages and think I'll work it on silk base at 40 sts per inch using single ply DMC threads. Goodness only knows when though :) David in Ballarat For those of you who also enjoy counted cross stitch, there is a free chart called "A Lacemaker," which is adapted from artwork by Myles Birket Foster, at the following site: http://www.artecy.com/free.html The lacemaker is sitting in front of a cottage. The chart will be available until May 14. - 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] China in April
Dear Friends, In April I shall be doing a 12 day tour of China performing with Melbourne's Heidelberg Choral Society. Only 4 of those nights are performances do there's a fair bit of free time. I was just wondering whether anyone knew any special lace venues in Shanghai; Beijing; or Xi-An? After the concerts are over I shall be spending 10 days in Saigon and 19 days in Hoi An to enjoy the food, relax, lose weight and perhaps bring home some more silk thread :) Thanks 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] torchon ground / gimp writing
G'day Jenny, wanted to use torchon ground with gimp writing words like Love, Hope, Joy. My problem is that I am not sure how or even if gimp can do cursive writing - can you direct me to a book, website or person who may have the alphabet and or words already sorted out? I could do it but haven't tried for many years now. I know I used the classic point ground grid of 53 degrees. Of course the finer the grid, the more leeway you have in moving the gimp. All you do is print out the grid, then do your writing in 2B pencil on this grid making changes with a rubber until you've got it right. I probably would rule horizontal lines to ensure accuracy unless the writing is on a curve of course. Then you can add whatever edging you want around it. Just go for it Jen. I'm sure you will David in Ballarat - 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] David Collyer.. please
OK Brian here I am. I acquired only 2 old Tasmanian bobbins back around 1980 when I bought 2 Princess Pillows (one had work on it). One of those bobbins has since broken but the other is OK. However, I know that these pillows date from 1903 so I doubt they belonged to convicts. David David, could you drop me a line please, particularly about your Tassie bobbins. The Richard Dillingham research has led me to the Female Convict Factories in van Diemen's Land, and lace makers have been mentioned by one researcher. It had dawned on me that the parlous state of the lace making industry at that time, and the moral attitudes of magistrates in Britain, might well have led to a number of female lace makers being deported. I am willing to bet you have done the research already! Brian - 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] Dividing pins help
Dear Friends, Over the years I have found the best dividing pins to be ordinary sewing needles with a middle sized bead glued on the top. I recently broke my second last one and tried making new ones but when I used the acid free craft glue it didn't hold. Could someone please tell me what glue they would recommend? I also use these for the occasional bit of pricking in a tight spot. Many thanks 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-chat] IT help
Dear Friends, Actually it was far easier than any of you have suggested. When I opened Chrome it TOLD me it wasn't my default browser and asked if I wanted it to be. I simply had to choose it from a list produced. many thanks for all your replies. 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] Knipling's Festival in Tonder
At 04:24 AM 6/24/2016, Carolina de la Guardia wrote: If you have any problem to watch the video on my web, there is also a You Tube version at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8q2rME9NSQ=share Apart from all the lovely lace, I just loved the ay the normals were so natural and normal looking - not like those plonking waifs we usually see on fashion shows!! 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] spanish lace pins
Linda, When working point ground the "Ulrike" way, we are advised to use fat pins for honeycomb and picots and thin pins for the rest. Different heads would be nice, so I would know which is which during the work, and especially while sorting the pins afterwards. While I don't follow all Ulrike's ideas religiously, I do use a thicker pin for starting the work and also all round the edge for picots. That way there's no real hassle in sorting them at the end. The bigger pins for the starting line make such a difference in fine work when it comes to joining the lace after many months of work. 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-chat] David
Dear Vivienne. David has told me he is still around, I am delighted. I could do with a bit of cheer. David do you remember years ago you bought one of our remembrance bobbins? Ebony with a crucifix carved in it. I think it might have been for Princess Diana but not sure. Yes, I bought a pair of them and use them most days. They're lovely. 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] Antique divider pins?
Brian, I do not have a picture of an Antique divider pin. can anyone help please? Long, specially decorated. You know best I think I once sent you a pic of my antique Striver Pins. Are they the same thing. Or do you need a new one? I might even know where they are :) David in Ballarat - 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] RIP Catherine Linda Walton
Dear Chris, Many thanks for letting us all know about Linda's death. I'm sure you are being held close all around the world. David in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia This is to let you all know that Linda Walton, a member of this group and my wife passed away on the 23rd March. The breast cancer which she had about 30 years ago came back and spread. By the time we realised there was nothing that could be done. - 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] Sari silk yarn question
Dear Friends. > Salt sets dyes too, but I prefer to use vinegar. The rule of thumb I was taught as a child was that vinegar was for animal fibers (silk and wool), while salt was for plant ones (cotton and linen) While it's been many years since I did any dying, when I did (and it was always homespun wool) I used Alum as a mordant with good effect - certainly much better than salt. I haven't heard it mentioned here yet, but I think if it's OK on wool it's probably OK on silk as well. 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] hints on Google searching
G'day Jenny If I type in "Jenny Brandis" arachne to Google.com.au I get 1,500 results So you can see, choosing your words carefully can impact your results. Adding the inverted commas in front and behind my name forces the search to only give results that have the 2 words in a phrase. This rule about the inverted commas is vital for easy searching. It also applies of course to an entire phrase or sentence (in the case of poems or songs). To add a little more to your comments: when your first page of results appear you can then click on "advanced search". There you will find a window which says something like "exclude these words". Then if you were searching say the surname FLEMYNG for family history, you can type FLEMING, FLEMMING and Jason. He's a popular UK actor who drives me crazy when Im researching my FLEMYNGs!! Just thoughts David - 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] Knitting on planes
Dear Friends, I meant to tell you all about this a while back and have finally remembered. In October when I flew back to Australia from Vietnam on Virgin Airlines I finally managed to smuggle my knitting on board the plane and between Singapore and Melbourne was able to knit half a sock! Oh what a pleasure to while away those horrible hours. Here's how. In Saigon I found the correct size in a set of bamboo knitting needles. I put the ends of the 4 needles inside large eucalyptus seed pods with a length of elastic between to keep them firm. Then shoved them inside a ball of wool and wrapped the whole thing in a plastic bag and placed it deep inside my hand luggage. This bag was scanned twice in Saigon and 3 times in Singapore with no questions asked. Also inside my wallet alongside a seam I had blue-tacked a darning needle for sewing in the ends. Just thought some of you might find this useful 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] Contact
Alex, Blow the dust, let's make lace I heard on the Antique Road Show this week that dust is merely face powder for old furniture!! 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] Transparent Film
Alice, In the USA, it's Back To School time in the stores. I found transparent film book covers in my local dollar store. They come in various colors, some quite bright, and some of them are light enough to use over patterns. I've been using this stuff for 20 years now. It seems to be getting hard to come by so I always buy a roll when I see it. I prefer the pale blue for white thread and the pale green or yellow for black thread. The orange works well for either. Don't forget that a great idea (after you've stuck it on to your pricking) is to give it a quick scrub with a brand new dish washing scourer pad. This will get rid of the gloss in a matter of seconds and makes a world of difference when you're making your lace. 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/
[lace] Old Friends
Dear Friends wherever you are, This is just a cheery note to brighten up the chatter. Nearly 20 years ago now I was involved with my first exchange on Arachne (late 1995) and was terrified as I'd only been making bobbin lace for a couple of months. However, I took the bull by the horns and managed to produce something acceptable. The recipient was Stormy Lee of Castle Rock, Washington, USA. Funny thing was that I thought with a name like Stormy, she was probably some young child of a hippy! But no. She is mainly Native American and it's her real name :) What's more she's a couple of years older than I am. Stormy and I have become and remain very close friends, but it was only this week that I learned she was just as terrified as I was and was also just a beginner!!! So thank you Arachne for helping create sincere and lasting friendships all over the world. xxx to my dear friend The Perfect Storm. 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/
[lace] UK book help
Dear Friends, Recently my older sister returned from a trip to the UK and gave me a delightful little book on lace which I haven't heard mentioned before. It's called The Little Lace Book of Flowers by Jean and Mary. That's all you get - no other publishing information. It's only 13 pp long and says it has a partner called The Little Book of Christenings. Does anyone know who Jean and Mary are? thanks 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] UK book help
Dear Friends, For those of you who are interested, my sister bought this Little Lace Book of Flowers at Much Ado Books, 8 West St., Alfriston, East Sussex, UK, BN26 5UX www.muchadobooks.com It's called The Little Lace Book of Flowers by Jean and Mary. - - 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] Plastic film
Dear Friends, this is just a handy tip (or reminder because sometimes I forget to do it). When you cover your prickings with coloured plastic film (or Contact) don't forget that if you use a brand new kitchen scouring pad on it for about 20 seconds, it will become matt. This makes such a difference when you are working the lace - no glossy reflections. 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-chat] Re: [lace] To our Aussie and NZ spiders
At 03:49 PM 24/04/2015, Tregellas Family wrote: Dear Liz, Think I might miss the dawn service as I've never been very good at dawn times :) and it promises to be rather cold here in Ballarat. I will, however, be marching at 1030hrs. Will have to polish up the medals shortly. 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-chat] Re: [lace] To our Aussie and NZ spiders
At 03:49 PM 24/04/2015, Tregellas Family wrote: Dear Liz, Think I might miss the dawn service as I've never been very good at dawn times :) and it promises to be rather cold here in Ballarat. I will, however, be marching at 1030hrs. Will have to polish up the medals shortly. 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] Commemoratives
Noelene, Does anyone know what date is our 20th anniversary? I think Tamara night know. I reckon it was around May and I joined in Nov 1995. Might I suggest Chris Parsons in the UK be approached to do a commemorative While he's great I reckon Stuart JOHNSON is better. Here's his website:- http://www.stuartjohnsonslacebobbinshop.co.uk/bobbins.html 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/
[lace] Wool - embarrassing
Dear Friends, I have an embarrassing question. Last year one of you very kindly sent me some beautiful cream coloured wool to knit up. The cardigan is now finished and I promised to send pictures. Only trouble is I can't remember who sent it to me. Please own up so I can send the pics. thanks 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] Point ground question
At 08:15 PM 27/10/2014, Achim Siebert wrote: Yes. You're missing the fact that there's one or sometimes 2 gimps between the areas of half stitch - but that's all. Accoring to Ulrike Voelcker, this should be done with 2 twists before the gimp and 1 twist behind to give the best looks. The threads will keep their direction and the gimp will not move incontrollably when doing it like that. Oh yes. I'd forgotten she said that. It's so long since I actually looked at her techniques. My gimps seem to stay in place OK though. thanks 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] Point ground question
Adele, I would have to see a picture of the two techniques to understand exactly what you're talking about. It seems to me that if you have, say, a half-stitch diamond next to another half-stitch diamond and you don't put on at least 1 extra twist, the two half-stitch areas would just become one big area. So I know I'm missing something here. Yes. You're missing the fact that there's one or sometimes 2 gimps between the areas of half stitch - but that's all. It works OK either way, but I just feel it's better if the pair which crosses the gimp to become part of the other motif, or other side of a leaf, does not receive an extra twist just because it crossed a gimp. The leading bobbins either side of the gimp don't alter their function, but the pair that have crossed over keep their original direction. Like I said - it's very hard to put something into words which takes about half a second to actually do thanks 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] Point ground question
Clay, However, I have found that in Binche, when I have long stretches of half-stitch, punctuated by gimps, the more pressing need is to be certain that the same bobbin is leading through all of this, so that giant holes don't appear when tensioning downstream, so to speak. In cases like this, I may even add two twists. I fully agree with all you wrote. However, if you imagine a large leaf with a gimp or pair of gimps acting as the vein, it is a passive pair passing from one side to the other, so the leading bobbin is unaffected. It is this passive pair which I am wondering was given a twist as it passed through the gimp. Actually I've found it doesn't make a whole lot of difference, except that I reckon the work just looks better if I don't twist it. That way both threads in the passive pair will keep going in their original direction. There are no great holes because of the gimp and the leading bobbin going round a pin. Gosh it's far easier just to DO it than try and talk about it in mere words!! :) 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/
[lace] Point ground question
Dear Friends, I have a question which I think will prove difficult to put into words. If you are working 2 half stitch motifs side by side, or perhaps passing a pair of bobbins backwards and forwards over the vein in a leaf, do you give that pair a twist or not before including it in the other motif? I used to and found that handy to get bobbins which were running low on thread over to the edge. But this year I've taken to not giving them that twist thus ensuring continuity in the direction of the traveling threads and the work does seem to look better. Comment most welcome. 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/
[lace] Fwd: Lace lamp lens
Dear friends,
A friend of mine has been intrigued by how the old lacemakers lamps
actually worked - you know the candle behind the glass sphere filled
with distilled water. He put this problem to a scientists friend who
replied with this formula. It's way beyond what I can remember of
maths. I just hope it appears on arachne as I see it here.
David in Ballarat, AUS
I think if you put some water in the bowl you'd get something like this:
T = \int _{(r_{1},\theta_{1})}^{(r_{2},\theta_{2})}\frac{n(r)}{
Making it a Luneburg lens...
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Re: [lace] Lace-like art piece
Oh don't tempt me Vicki. I feel a chandelier coming on :) David in Ballarat, AUS Heres an amazing artwork that isnt lace (though it could be replicated in lace?). It is from an exhibition in Michigan and this was the winning entry in a competition. http://hyperallergic.com/154971/anila-quayyum-agha-sweeps-artprize-winning-both-jury-and-public-grand-prize-awards/ - 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] The Royal Lacemaker
Dear Friends, Last night I reluctantly finished reading The Royal Lacemaker. What a lovely read: such an unusual topic and also a page turner. It certainly informs you about the lifestyles of the poor women who made lace in Devon in the 1830s. 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] The royal lacemaker
Dear Friends, 'The Royal Lacemaker is an overseas book not available here. As soon as it's out, we could do an overseas order, but it will be close to thirty US dollars for a paperback. I have just bought this book on my Kindle for AUD$6.32 Should be able to start it in a few days. Dave - 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] Help with sewing with thread
G'day Friends, Sue, I was also about to say try threading the needle from the other end of the thread. Liz, I'd forgotten that trick because I never do it myself. However, I do distinctly recall learning it back in '75 when a tapestry teacher was looking at my work. She stressed how important it was to be able to feel the twist in your wool and thread the needle accordingly. 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] Help with sewing with thread
At 07:01 AM 30/08/2014, Clay Blackwell wrote: Sue, I always give one twist with each stitch and that should stop it either knotting or unravelling. The trick is to figure out which way to twist and then to be consistent. David in Ballarat, AUS I am sewing two pieces of lace together using the same thread as I made the lace with. Broder machine 50 and it keeps knotting although so far i have managed to undo it. Is there a knack to is, ie maybe is there a way the thread needs to be use? - 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] Michigan license plate
Carol, Here in Australia it cost me about $500 about 4 years ago and we can choose what we want but no more than 6 characters; providing it hasn't been taken and also that it's not suggestive. For tears I'd been hoping theyd extent it to 7 characters so I could have LACEMAN, but alas no. So I put it to Arachne to come up with 6 characters that inferred male lace maker and lo and behold it was our own Avital who did it. So now my car registration is LACEXY and I can keep it for life. That has 4 double entendres. See if you can work them out. David in Ballarat, AUS In the UK, we can't choose a license plate registration - - 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] Need a picture of a bobbin made from any type of antler?
At 07:57 PM 4/08/2014, Brian Lemin wrote: Can anyone help me with a picture of the above please. Brian I was hoping I could. I've had an antler from an Indonesian Deer here for about 10 years waiting for someone to turn it. A few months back I gave it to my brother-in-law who was over from Hobart, Tasmania. He turns bobbins and was keen to have a go. Alas, he told me that when he cut it the entire inside was like sponge and as such, useless. However, if you're interested, last week at the Victorian Lace Day in Melbourne, I did buy an antique bobbin which I'm sure is horn. It's quite long and may just be antler for all I know. I'll photograph it if you want David in Ballarat - 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] Deadly Victorian Fashions
Dear Friends, some of you may find this interesting. If an Ad appears first, just close it. David in Ballarat, AUS http://www.macleans.ca/culture/arts/deadly-victorian-fashions/ - 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] Janice Blair's Poppies
Thank you Janice and thank you David for showing the way and thank you Elizabeth for publishing. No worries Anna 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] lace style sheet, was lace proof readers
Bev, you could add:- I can knit lace in a variety of styles, but mainly Shetland. David in Ballarat, AUS Have to play with this: Maker of knitted lace. Knitter of knitted lace? I make knitted lace. I am one who makes knitted lace. I knit lace? I do lace knitting. There is a difference between knitted lace and lace knitting. I make both. - 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] Family History help USA
Dear Friends, Sorry to write to both lists but I wanted to make sure I caught everyone. I would dearly love to find a Marriage Certificate or Registration for one of my forebears. Thomas OWEN m. April 1852 in New York to Catherine BOYD. If anyone has access to the American records on Ancestry.com could they please check this out for me Many thanks 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] Chantilly Lace
Clay, I have been asked to make a wedding dress for my niece, and started looking on the Internet to see what fabrics might be available. Imagine my surprise when I discovered Handmade bobbin lace from the city of Chantilly France! Judging from the pictures, some of it is awful, some not bad (but expensive), and I would wager that it is all machine made and possibly hand-finished. http://www.housefabric.com/Chantilly-Lace-C285.aspx H. My first thought was how come they've got pictures in a slightly blurry shade of pink. That's certainly no way to show off hand made lace these days. Or is it to hide the fact that it's machine made? 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] Re: Lace with and without an end use
Clay, I fall into the process group as well. I can't think when I've worn my lace, and I can count on one hand the pieces I've made as gifts. Like Robin, I love the process and the challenge. But beyond that, I am also rather obsessive, and I can't bear *not* to finish something - that feels like defeat to me! I have two pieces on display in my house, but most of my lace is in a notebook. Several years ago! I started a difficult piece and was never happy with the way it was going. I finally decided it needed to be worked with a larger thread. I cut the bobbins off, and put the fragment away (in the notebook). I am now eyeing the pattern again, because I *will not* be defeated by it! While you and I have very similar attitudes to tackling a pricking, I'm afraid my walls are covered with framed pieces of my lace. I've worn a bow tie and jabot a couple of times. 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] Janice Blair's Poppy
Janice, I've now assembled the 2 poppies I made and thought I'd tell folks what I did. Having drawn the black stamens on each of the 4 petals, I selected the 4 longest threads on each and made a Beds plait for about 4cm. Then I stitched the 4 petals together up the lower half of each side, and cut the remaining threads to about 1cm long. After that I took some acid free craft glue and thoroughly glued all those 1cm ends together to make a mat for the hole between the petals. As soon as it was dry I used 3 strands of DMC black thread and using that mat as a base, fill the area with bullion stitches. Lastly I took the 4 plaits and tied them into 2 reef knots forming 2 arches about 1cm high, glued that knot and trimmed off the remainder of the plaits. The poppy is now easily attached to my suit jacket with a safety pin from the back through the 2 U shaped arches. Thanks again Janice. David in Ballarat, AUS. Off to Adelaide, South Australia in about 5 hours!! - 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] A poppy story
Dear Friends, Herebelow is the link to my little sister Christine Gascoyne telling our grandfather's story when he was at Gallipoli. She does a wonderful job. This was recorded for ABC radio last year and will be played in many schools this year. http://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2011/07/05/3261341.htm Next year on April 25th it will be the 100th anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand landing at Gallipoli, Turkey. Enjoy David - 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] Janice Blair's Poppy
Dear Janice and other Friends, April 25th is ANZAC Day here in Australia and so I've spent today making one of your red Remembrance Day Poppies. It's really come out well, so tomorrow I shall make another for my best mate Des which we can then wear as we march in Adelaide, South Australia where our entire Battalion is having its first ever reunion since Vietnam in 1970. I have to say though, that as I worked it, I couldn't help but think what a great project this would make for a beginner!! You can easily finish one in a day; you'd learn hanging on and throwing out pairs; cloth stitch and twists and end up with a useful object. Plus, for me, it finally got rid of some thick old red crochet cotton I'd been hanging on to for years awaiting the right project. :) I'm sure Janet won't mind me mentioning her website again:- www.lacemakersofillinois.org 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/
[lace] For Shirley Tregellas
Shirl, can you please email me here for I can fill you in on ANZAC Day movements etc. thanks 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/
[lace] St. Pauls Ú.K. Altar embroidery by WW1 soldiers
Dear Friends, you might find this interesting as I did. http://www.stpauls.co.uk/News-Press/Latest-News/Art-from-war-descendants-of-WWI-soldiers-sought-for-St-Pauls-commemoration 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] What is the biggest and the hardest piece of lace you have ever done?
Sherry, I am curious as to what people have made out there in Lacingland that you would call the ultimate piece of lace you have ever made or felt good about when finished. Mine would have to be the large edging in Toender which I made a few years ago. The pricking was very skew-whiff and that's all there was to go by. 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] Crowood books
Dear all, I can tell you it's NOT Anna because I bought it from them a couple of weeks back and they later told me it was unavailbale and that nothing would be deducted from my Master Card, which it wasn't David in Ballarat, AUS I've just checked the book is available at the Book Depository http://www.bookdepository.com/Cause-English-Lace-Anne-Buck/9780903585262 free postage to Australia Hope this helps 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/
[lace] Crowood books
Dear Friends, publication details of In the Cause of English Lace (which, of course, they already have) in the hope they can find it. I added that there are some lacemakers who would sell their grandmothers to get their hands on a legal copy! I bought this book from Crowood about 2 weeks ago with full Master Card details etc. Then just a couple of nights ago I received an email from them saying that the book is no longer available and that nothing will be deducted from my Master Card! What a pain!! 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] Torn veil - help needed
Dear Sue, A friend's granddaughter is getting married in September, and thinking of wearing the Brussels Lace veil, which has been worn by 50 or so brides in the family. So it has been brought out for inspection, and a jagged edge tear discovered in it. I was sent photos today to see what I thought could be done with it, and don't really know what to suggest. I have uploaded these photos to Flickr, and am hoping that someone can give me advice on what to tell them. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/72157639451992576/ Oh what a shame. Still, it's there now so let's fix it! I think if it were me, I would first match the thread as best I could. Then make a small pricking of plain point ground of the appropriate size and rework an ample square of it. I would then sew this over the hole securely and finally neatly trim away the torn edges from the underside. Should only take a day or two. Others may have a completely different idea though and I shall look forward to hearing their suggestions. 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] Miss Channer's Mat, by David, on Julian's site
Jeri, In reading all the Channer correspondence, I wondered why no one remembered we were able to see David's mat while it was in progress. David? Do you know where the pictures at various stages of making are - at the present time? Well they're certainly still here on my computer, but I would have no idea where they are online. I also recall seeing another Channer in progress in white by Michelle Long of Australia. This was shortly before mine and inspired me to get cracking 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] Flickr account
Clay, I wanted to reply to you privately but comcast hates my PC and will only allow my iPad :) 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. I am in half a dozen of so fo these groups and it's just so easy for everyone to post their photos, tell their stories and view everyone else''s posts. Just my twopeNnyworth David in Ballarat, AUS Flickr temporarily suspended the arachne2003 account because they believed it had been hacked. - 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] Miss Channer's mat
Marianne, However, I can still do Bucks, and my goal is to eventually tackle Miss Channer's mat. However, I can't seem to find a source for the pattern. Can anyone tell me where I could obtain it? There is only a pricking, no working diagram, and I have a feeling that it's out of print right now. Someone will know. I must say how much I enjoyed making it when I did. I reduced the pricking to about 75% and used a fine black silk. It's framed and hanging on my wall. 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] Flickr account
Clay, Having said that, there is no reason you couldn't set up a group as you suggest, and see if it works! The Flickr account is still there for those who like it. I don't need to as there's already a number of Lace groups on Facebook where I've been putting my pictures. The one I subscribe to is called Bobbin Lace Makers and is so easy and just wonderful to use. There is no need for any paranoia regarding privacy. You can easily lock down your own homepage to be private. Personally I have nothing to hide and haven't felt the need. 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] lace bobbins?
At 03:16 PM 31/12/2013, Jenny Brandis wrote: Are these actually lace bobbins? What would you use them for? http://www.rubylane.com/item/370063-004620/9-Antique-Chinese-Hand-Carved They look more like mini recorders, flutes or pan pipes to me David in Ballarat, where it's now 2014!! - 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 bobbins?
Jane I'm wondering if, as each would make a different sound and there are eight notes in an octave, these are actually from a wind chime? Me too, but then I remembered that the Chinese use the Pentatonic scale which requires only 5 holes :( David in Ballarat, AUS 0103 hrs on Jan 1st 2014 - 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] Great new lamp
Dear Bev, thanks for that. I did a hunt and couldn't find a pic. But that's it all right. David in Ballarat, AUS The model you have is I think the one on this catalogue page: http://www.discountstoresau.com/aldi-catalogue/aldi-christmas-2013-products-online-catalogue-14.html - 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] Great new lamp
Dear Friends, today when I was in Aldi I spied an interesting little lamp and at $17 thought it worth giving a try. It's called the BBQ Light by Coolabah so is probably only available in Australia. The globe itself contains 12 small LEDs and they are mounted on a long aluminium swivel neck. The whole devise has a sturdy clamp to go on a desk or coffee table, and then underneath the clamp there are 3 very strong magnets. I can't really see the necessity for the magnets, but have to say they are simply marvelous for holding my cigarette tin!! It runs on 3 AAA batteries. So it will be interesting to see how long these last. I'd say probably quite a while or the whole thing wouldn't be worth manufacturing as it's entirely aluminium. The beauty of the neck is that it is so long that I can pull it immediately over where I'm working on a complicated piece of Chantilly lace. 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] Blue film
Dear Friends, It is not always necessary to use blue film on a pricking. I photocopy onto blue card and do not cover it with film. I find the film too shiney when making lace. I have always bought the cheap shiney blue film from the newsagents or the Reject Shop for about AUD $1 a roll. These days I often forget to treat the shininess. However, if it worries you, it can be removed in about 20 seconds by simply scrubbing with a brand new dishwashing scouring pad. 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] Lace poppies
Sue, I think this might be a pricking I need, as I don't have one yet. Tell how Janice. thanks David in Ballarat, AUS The other day I pinned my lace poppy to my coat in advance of remembrance sunday and has already been admired by a couple of ladies working in our local shops. Just thought I would say thank you again to Janice Blair for her gift of the pattern so we could make them and I continue to wear it every year as well as putting money in tins obviously. I wonder how many others still wear their lace poppy. Sue T - 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] Old Beds
Dear Lorelei, I'm sorry to say this, but the clothwork parts in David's piece look a little suspicious. The passives make vertical ridges. That happens in machine made laces, not handmade cloth stitch. And the picots on the edge are rather peculiar, too. Far too long. But I'm not certain. My first impression was the same, but after careful study with a magnifier, I am now convinced it is handmade. 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/
[lace] For Lyn Bailey
Dear Lyn, On numerous occasions I've tried to reply to your emails privately but your server won't let me. Tonight I tried to send you some pictures of the Poppies. Alas they were returned. Can't you possibly change this set up? 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/
