[lace] Designing and Mounting Lace Fans. Christine Springett

Aurelia wrote: As to the length/width ratio of fansticks to fanleaf, you will find a very precise description along with diagrams in Christine Springett's ever-so-helpful little booklet Designing and Mounting Lace Fans. This was published in 1985, but as it is really the authoritative word on

Re: [lace] Designing and Mounting Lace Fans. Christine Springett

When I saw Christine a year ago, she had instructional CDs for making fans. The CD incorporates the information in her booklet, but she said that it also has some new information which she has developed since publishing the booklet so many years ago. I bought the CD and have watched it, and

Re: [lace] Scottish Lace - Hamilton lace

My husband checked out on the internet and found reference to the Duchess of Hamilton who brought in a lace teacher from Europe to teach the children a trade, he says that was later taken on by the Duchess of Argyle. Sue T, Dorset UK Hi Jean and spiders, I forgot you were in Glasgow. What

RE: [lace] Pitsligo lace

I have added Diana's wonderful Information and picture on lacefairy here: http://lace.lacefairy.com/International/Scottish%20Lacemaking.html Lori the Lacefairy [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lace.lacefairy.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the

[lace] Portable light for workshops

This subject comes up every year as people gear up for traveling to conventions, workshops, and lace days. I'm a little early off the mark this year, but just ran across a bargain, so thought I'd mention it. We're always looking for a good lamp which is portable and provides enought light to

[lace] The Fans collection - Hampshire Museums Service- collections

As there has been discussion on fans, I though I would send the Web site which shows many fans from the 1750. There is a page about looking after fans. Jean in Berkshire http://www.hants.gov.uk/museum/fans/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] OT: Batavia shipwreck info

A while ago I mentioned the Batavia Lace that was salvaged from the wreck of the Batavia. While doing a bit of online research I came across the following that may be of interest http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/collections/maritime/march/shipwrecks/Batavia/batavia.html WA Maritime Museum

RE: [lace] The Fans collection

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[lace-chat] Re: How to get rid of perennial Forget-me-Not - not cornflowers?

Trust me - it's Brunnera or perennial Forget-me-not that's giving me grief. Regards, Ann - Original Message - From: Edith Holmes To: Ann McClean Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 10:18 PM Subject: Re: [lace-chat] How to get rid of perennial cornflowers? I'm not sure what plant

[lace-chat] cider vinegar

Alice Howell wrote: We don't have cornflowers, but we do have dandelions. My DH uses cider vinegar on them. I wonder whether this would work on weeds growing between paving stones too... I'll have a go, as there are no other plants around to be damaged. I tend to use boiling water left over

[lace-chat] Marriage

Marriage - (Part I) Typical macho man married typical good-looking lady and after the wedding, he laid down the following rules: I'll be home when I want, if I want and at what time I want and I don't expect any hassle from you. I expect a great dinner to be on the table unless I tell you

Re: [lace-chat] How to get rid of perennial cornflowers?

On 2/5/07 3:06 PM, Ann McClean wrote: My front flower bed is being over run by perennial cornflowers - Cornflowers sound a lot like bindweed -- save that bindweed doesn't have sharp leaves, but does have a root that goes down well beyond any human's ability to dig it out. I went down

[lace-chat] Seniors Humour

An elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the doctor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed him to hear 100%. He went back in a month and the doctor said, Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really

[lace-chat] Killing weeds

If you don't mind using weed killers, the one I find best is Deep Root Tree Stump Weed Killer by Growing Success. This area is infested with Mare's (Horse) Tails, and the roots of that apparently go down five or six feet and can lie dormant just waiting to strike. As soon as someone has a

[lace-chat] Sorry for the awful typos

Sorry for the awful typos in my email on weedkillers. I'd just finished banging it out, and was about to check it and correct, when my dog jumped up and caused me to hit the left button on my laptop while the mouse pointer just happened to be over the Send/receive button. A couple of months