[lace] Vamberk Lace

2005-04-26 Thread Karen Bovard
I'm looking for information about Vamberk Lace. I know that it is made in a town called Vamberk in the Czech Republic and that is has been made there for years. I looking for info on what is unique about Vamberk lace---such as what style of bobbin lace it is most closely related to. Is there

Re: [lace] Jenny's Progress

2005-04-26 Thread Clay Blackwell
I'm looking for one that says, A bad day making lace beats a good day in the office and time! I know that's been used for everything - golf, sailing, tennis, etc., but I really BELIEVE it when it says lace!! Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Bobbin holder

2005-04-26 Thread Margot Walker
Jenny's bobbin holder reminded me of an alternative that I've used. It's particularly good for non-sewers. At a photography store, buy loose-leaf pages to hold strips of negatives. You can fit 2 bobbins in each strip, and they're already punched for a binder. Doesn't protect the bobbins as

[lace] Re: encouragement for novice

2005-04-26 Thread Tamara P Duvall
On Apr 26, 2005, at 9:46, Jenny Brandis wrote: Hi everyone, just last month as a total novice to bobbin lace, I was making very bad bandages. But this month I feel I have improved. Indeed you have - took off like a rocket :) Congratulations! the best encouragement is to see someone else has/is

[lace] Bobbin mottoes

2005-04-26 Thread Tamara P Duvall
On Apr 26, 2005, at 14:15, Helen wrote: :o) The other one I've seen is Blow the dust, let's make lace. I want one on a similar theme about studying and lace, but I can't think of anything Helen who should be writing a Physics report Relatively speaking... ^:) An A lasts a semester; an inch of

[lace-chat] Secret Pal Thank You

2005-04-26 Thread Cindy Rusak
Dear Secret Pal, I should have emailed a couple of days ago but our cat decided to have her kittens under the computer desk so we have tried to minimize the use of the computer. It has been quite exciting especially for the children. I don't know how many chances they will have to witness a