Re: [lace] 2018 OIDFA Congress in Bruges cancelled

hallo if you say i quote: More posts will follow including an Open Letter to OIDFA recommending changes in the organization. from whom to whom is that letter then exactly? form oidfa towards the belgium delegation i am curious now kind regards francis - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] Help with research please? Possibly genealogical????????

Hello all, 1. There is an intimation in Whiting that the bobbins of East Devon (Honiton bobbins) were all decorated in "Workshops" dedicated to that function. 2. Theses could possibly be associated with lace dealers or shops dealing in lace making needs; but not necessarily so.

Re: [lace] luck to my lace pillow?

I would have enjoyed hearing the conversation between you two! Did she teach you any new lace moves? -Original Message- From: Clay Blackwell To: Nancy Neff Cc: Arachne Sent: Sun, Aug 14, 2016 6:29 pm Subject: Re:

RE: [lace] Bobbin Lace 12 Months Challenge Project

I greatly enjoyed seeing your blog. Especially the close up photos, and the comparison photos between the different styles of tape lace. Lorelei -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Olga IEROMINA Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2016 3:11 AM

Re: [lace] luck to my lace pillow?

You have been blessed! Sent from my iPad > On Aug 14, 2016, at 6:45 PM, Nancy Neff wrote: > > I must tell someone about this. I had a visit this afternoon from the > tiniest spider I've ever seen--her body is the size of the head of a lace > pin (not a glass-headed pin

[lace] luck to my lace pillow?

I must tell someone about this. I had a visit this afternoon from the tiniest spider I've ever seen--her body is the size of the head of a lace pin (not a glass-headed pin but a regular lace pin), She walked all over the lace I was working on, climbing up individual pins and weaving through the

RE: [lace] Hermitage Russia

Hi Nathalie When I was there a few years ago now, there was one single item of lace on display and no catalogue to buy with anything further unfortunately. Annette in a sunny Wollongong Australia. ] On Behalf Of Nathalie Hello everyone, A dear friend of mine is visiting Russia. She wondered

[lace] Bobbin Lace 12 Months Challenge Project

Jeanette, Diana, Thank you! Dear Gon, Thank you! Hope to see you too! Your project "Every week an ending or insertion" is also one of sources for inspiration! Dear Joepie, I understand that one month and one lace piece is not enough to master the technique. But it really helps to structure

Re: [lace] Construction foam pillows

I needed to make a bunch of large pillows for a workshop just a few months ago. I went to a local store that sells hot tubs. Every hot tub is shipped with a Styrofoam cover on top. I was able to get the foam for free because it was just destined for the dump. If you choose this route, be aware

Re: [lace] Construction foam pillows

I really like that idea! I never would have thought of it. My mom used to use strong thread to cut cheese, especially Velveeta. Liz R in cloudy, windy Missouri, USA where the temperatures have cooled down enough to be comfortable today. Subject: Re: [lace] Construction foam pillows When

Re: [lace] Hermitage Russia

Hi I was there in June, there was one piece of reticella in a display case and I think one other piece. No catalogue that I saw but we were on an organised trip. Well worth the visit though. Maureen E Yorks UK > On 14 Aug 2014 Nathalie wrote: > > > A dear friend of mine is visiting

[lace] Bruges without official OIDFA support

Without blaming or shaming anyone for the incompatible Belgian laws and OIDFA regulations, or whatever more contributed to the problems, reading the interview "canceled" was a wrong subject line in my opinion. The content of the message may explain more, but the first blow is half the battle. Some

Re: [lace] Hermitage Russia

I seem to remember that there was quite a bit of lace on display in the ethnographic museum. Can anyone confirm this? It is a few years since I was there! Best wishes Kathleen In Berkshire, UK, where we have summer at last! Sent from my iPad > On 14 Aug 2016, at 13:04, Nathalie

Re: [lace] Construction foam pillows

Second reply - I meant to include that when I have finished cutting my pillows, there is a strip of foam left over. I have used these pieces to make several block pillows. Try not to waste anything and only the shavings go into the garbage/land fill. Malvary in Ottawa where we have a much

Re: [lace] Hermitage Russia and Buckingham Palace, London

Hello Nathalie, We visited the Hermitage Museum 3 years ago and I only saw one piece of lace, and that was a simple Torchon edging to a cover of some description. Unfortunately I don't read or speak Russian so I can't say what it was for. The museum is vast and very busy. We were on a guided

[lace] Hermitage Russia

Hello everyone, A dear friend of mine is visiting Russia. She wondered if there's lace on display in the Hermitage. If so, is there also a catalogue? Thank you! - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

RE: [lace] Bobbin Lace 12 Months Challenge Project

Hi Olga, A mammoth project and I admire you for it. However, do you think you are doing enough of each project to learn the techniques of each type thoroughly or are you trying out the techniques in order to specialize a little more later on? You are obviously an accomplished lacemaker already.

Re: [lace] Construction foam pillows

When I make my pillows I have always Dental floss or dental tape , It works well. Cut a length and use like a saw. Janet Theaker in East Yorkshire. From: owner-l...@arachne.com on behalf of Agnes Boddington

RE: [lace] Bobbin Lace 12 Months Challenge Project

What an inspiring blog!!! Makes me feel quite the sloth! I will keep an eye on your progress. I wish I had the opportunity for some more courses! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. The progress of making lace I document in Instagram on daily basis:

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

[lace] Bobbin Lace 12 Months Challenge Project

Dear Arachnids, I was silent reader of this community for quite a long time but I finally decided to introduce myself and share my project. My name is Olga and I am making lace for 7 years now. Initially I studied Russian lacemaking and work on a bolster pillow. But lace world is much bigger.

Re: [lace] Construction foam pillows

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 -Original Message- From: Sue Babbs

[lace] Construction foam pillows

I have purchased the foam pillows at the last two conventions then cut them down so I could hand carry the section with the lace, pricking and bobbins.  Last month, I used a straight edge to score the foam and then used a serrated knife to cut the foam.  It fit perfectly into my block pillow at