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2018-04-16 Thread Agnes Boddington
making bobbin lace. She told me of a lace group in Hull, and about Arachne. I don't post often, but read all the messages and advice, and found "soul mates" all over. I wish Arachne and all its members a long live and keep the chat and tips coming. Agnes Boddington - To unsubscribe

RE: [lace] bobbin

2018-03-15 Thread Agnes Boddington
If the wood has not been seasoned sufficiently, -and this can take a while for large chunks of wood-, or has a knot or similar in it, then it will probably bend. Agnes Boddington - windy and wet East Yorkshire Hi Alex While I cannot provide any insight into the bobbin, I was intrigued to notice

RE: [lace] Re: Hairband Magnifier

2018-03-12 Thread Agnes Boddington
I have had mine for years. It has 3 sets of inter-changeable lenses in different strengths, which just pop out and in. Absolutely brilliant. Agnes Boddington - UK Try looking up Optivisor. I love mine. Devon - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

RE: [lace] Fwd: THE LACE MUSEUM LLC

2018-02-14 Thread Agnes Boddington
Wonderful. My thanks to Catherine Barley and her friend for the link. Agnes Boddington - frosty Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http

RE: [lace] Scissors for lace

2018-01-03 Thread Agnes Boddington
am lucky enough to have a few brand new ones tucked away, that were made in Germany. Agnes Boddington - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com

[lace] help

2017-12-30 Thread Agnes Boddington
Trying to put a photo in my album with arachne2003 and failing miserably. Help please. Agnes Boddington - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http

[lace] RE: [lace] Re: [lace] Dutch Rosaline translation — relief?

2017-12-18 Thread Agnes Boddington
Relief also means embossed or raised. Agnes Boddington Subject: [lace] Re: [lace] Dutch Rosaline translation — relief? Relief indeed has a 3d connotation for the rib and a vis is a fish, viske is something like fishlet. Susan schreef op 2017-12-18 17:06: > Is there a Dutch speaker

RE: [lace] ADMIN: Keep calm & make lace

2017-12-07 Thread Agnes Boddington
Well said. Agnes Boddington Dear spiders, It seems that our bi-annual flame war is right on schedule -- every December and August! Please take the rants off-line. You are all adults and are expected to behave as such. Thank-you, Avital Arachne moderator - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Christmas exchange

2017-12-02 Thread Agnes Boddington
I have now received some nice lace from both my exchange partners: Lin Hudrun sent a Christmas card with needle lace Christmas pudding and Holly branch. Liz Ligetti sent a tatted Christmas ornament and a tatted bookmark. Many thanks to both. Agnes Boddington - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] re: exchange

2017-12-01 Thread Agnes Boddington
Sue Duckles has sent me an email asking to inform the recipients of the Christmas Exchange. She is on holiday in Tenerife and not back for another 2 weeks, but forgot to post her exchange pieces, which she promises to do as soon as she gets back. Agnes Boddington - To unsubscribe send email

RE: [lace] Re: Colour Coding

2017-09-16 Thread Agnes Boddington
be tricky when you put your lace in progress and working diagram away or transport to class, as all these pins are sticking out. You do not have that problem with the sticky arrows. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscr

RE: [lace] LOKK Pronkrol patterns--Thank You!

2017-09-10 Thread Agnes Boddington
Hello Susan It was designed by C.M. Bom-van Ewijk Handy when you are dutch and live in uk. Agnes Boddington -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Susan Sent: 10 September 2017 18:36 To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] LOKK Pronkrol

RE: [lace] Lacemaking in Ripon, Yorkshire, England

2017-08-05 Thread Agnes Boddington
and a lace merchant. Then follow a number of patterns for lace edgings, very much like Bucks Point and Beds, complete with prickings. To be honest I have not done anything with the book, it lives with my other lace books. It has 91 pages. Agnes Boddington Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord

RE: [lace] Lace art by Pierre Fouche

2017-07-31 Thread Agnes Boddington
Love the lace, not sure about the paintings. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Subject: [lace] Lace art by Pierre Fouche Pierre Fouche is an artist living in Cape Town, South Africa. One of the mediums he works in, is bobbin lace. He is exhibiting his work at the moment in Cape Town. Here

RE: [lace] How to wind bobbins usig just a string

2017-07-10 Thread Agnes Boddington
Very clever, will have to try this. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Witchy Woman Sent: 10 July 2017 15:28 To: Lace Arachne Subject: [lace] How to wind bobbins usig just a string Yesterday I made

RE: [lace] Re: question

2017-06-21 Thread Agnes Boddington
Hello Ilske flechten = to braid / to plait hair or anything else that can be braided/plaited braiding / plaiting = making braids or plaits Zopf = a hair braid / plait So both really the same. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Hello everybody especially English native lacemaker, I am always unsure

RE: [lace] Beginners patterns

2017-06-06 Thread Agnes Boddington
Hi Alison Christine Springett sells a little booklet with bookmark snakes, but if you tie off after the head you have a little fish Her website is: http://www.cdspringett.co.uk/acatalog/Lacemaking_Books.html The booklet is the fifth down: "Snakes Galore". Great for children and adu

[lace] exchange bookmark received

2017-05-18 Thread Agnes Boddington
Today I received a wonderful Torchon bookmark from Jenny Brandis. Thank you Jenny. Q: Do I post the pictures of the bookmarks I have received, or does the sender? Agnes Boddington - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] RE: Photos of my lace stand

2017-05-14 Thread Agnes Boddington
th our own solutions/adaptations. Agnes Boddington From: Lin Hudren [mailto:linhud...@gmail.com] Sent: 14 May 2017 15:40 To: Agnes Boddington Subject: Re: Photos of my lace stand only got the one photo, but i can see. i still only have my tripod one and am content with it. i have l

[lace] RE: Photos of my lace stand

2017-05-14 Thread Agnes Boddington
ade it has retired. From: Lin Hudren [mailto:linhud...@gmail.com] Sent: 13 May 2017 21:47 To: Agnes Boddington Subject: Re: Photos of my lace stand one more thought. i do demos standing as well as sitting so i am able to move around. so i got the higher tripod. i don't use it that much bu

RE: [lace] Lace stands

2017-05-13 Thread Agnes Boddington
Any chance of posting a picture of the stand on Pinterest or elsewhere? Agnes Boddington Interesting that nowhere do I see the simplest form of lacemaking stand. It is a simple adjustable column (raises or lowers to any convenient height), is steadied by a flat area for one's feet, and supports

RE: [lace] Flanders I and II by Kumiko Nakazaki

2017-04-30 Thread Agnes Boddington
a couple of her books, but are not going to part with them, sorry. Agnes Boddington - UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Celtic Dream Weaver Sent: 30 April 2017 15:29 To: Arachne Reply Subject: [lace] Flanders I and II by Kum

[lace] lacing alone or in group

2017-03-07 Thread Agnes Boddington
patterns with me, in case the fan is too much of a challenge. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker

RE: [lace] Pincushions

2017-01-01 Thread Agnes Boddington
So, next thought: I could put bay leaves in the centre of the wool, It works in flour, rice, and other dry foodstuffs etc. to keep vermin at bay. Trial only will tell me if I am right or not. I also keep all thread ends, and have used those to make pin cushions. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK

RE: [lace] Pincushions

2017-01-01 Thread Agnes Boddington
Hello Barbara Is this wool straight off the sheep, or do you need to clean it in any way first? I also wonder whether cleaning the wool will remove much of the natural oils in it. Quite intrigued by this. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Wishing all Arachnids a good, healthy and happy 2017. Dear

[lace] Christmas

2016-12-25 Thread Agnes Boddington
over the world. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

RE: [lace] Arachne Christmas Exchange

2016-12-13 Thread Agnes Boddington
, December 13, 2016 9:15 AM To: Agnes Boddington; lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Arachne Christmas Exchange Agnes -- Your lovely green and gold bangle ornament was received long past.B I wrote you a thank you message, but it must have fallen in the Pond on it's way across.B It was the first one

RE: [lace] Arachne Christmas Exchange

2016-12-13 Thread Agnes Boddington
To date I have not received an email to say that my Christmas ornament to Alica Howell in the USA has arrived there. It was posted on 7th November. I have received hers a couple of weeks ago. Agnes Boddington - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

RE: [lace] Spam mail

2016-11-16 Thread Agnes Boddington
Yes, I thought it was not right, and deleted the message without opening it. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Patricia Runcie Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 9:53 AM To: 'Arachne Lace' Subject

RE: [lace] List is quiet

2016-10-13 Thread Agnes Boddington
Hi Janis and everyone else Quiet, yes, but busy also yes. Finishing my Xmas ornament for the exchange, helping husband with decorating, getting garden cleared up ready for winter. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Is the list very quit or have I somehow removed myself from it by mistake

RE: [lace] completed

2016-09-20 Thread Agnes Boddington
to make lace, though I hope to get more time now I am not working as much anymore. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Janice Blair Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 12:50 AM To: Lace Arachne Subject: [lace

[lace] completed

2016-09-19 Thread Agnes Boddington
Hello all, Completed my Wisteria edging (finally, after 2+ years) and have uploaded a picture to my album at Flickr (with help from Sue Babbs). Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help

[lace] help

2016-09-19 Thread Agnes Boddington
Hello How do I get into our Flickr album to post a picture? Agnes Boddington - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] RE: Lace Survey Results

2016-08-25 Thread Agnes Boddington
Hello Helen Thanks for doing this "exercise" very interesting results. May just suggest this to our local group, and see how much (if at all) the results vary from yours. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscr

RE: [lace] Construction foam pillows

2016-08-14 Thread Agnes Boddington
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

RE: [lace] (lace) Tenerife

2016-08-08 Thread Agnes Boddington
Hello Elisabeth Nice to hear about the lace you make in Brasil. Which looks like a variant of Tenerife lace. We hear little from areas outside of Europe, Australia, Canada and USA. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton, England -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l

RE: [lace] Yelts lace

2016-07-31 Thread Agnes Boddington
If you google "yelets lace", a lot of pictures come up. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos

RE: [lace] Survey Request

2016-07-30 Thread Agnes Boddington
1C and 2B for me. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] gold and silver thread

2016-06-12 Thread Agnes Boddington
. The user's name on eBay is: <http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/antique_zelkova_japan> antique_zelkova_japan Agnes Boddington - UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site

RE: [lace] bobbin winders

2016-05-27 Thread Agnes Boddington
Does anyone have the name of the German manufacturer/supplier? Agnes Boddington Elloughton UK There is a wonderful winder made in Germany. It is made of wood and there is a power-pack that plugs in. For those of us in the US, the maker supplies the power pack for our AA batteries. It is very

RE: [lace] Lacemakers' Hands

2016-05-05 Thread Agnes Boddington
rner. Also have a Torchon pattern for a whirly thingy on another pillow which I take to local group when we meet once a month. At a recent lace fair I bought a set of her latest Christmas ornament patterns, really beautiful ones, so must have a go at some of those. Have a great day. Agnes Boddington -

FW: [lace] email problems/Celtic demo

2016-03-15 Thread Agnes Boddington
I think I get all the messages, so hopefully it also gets back to you and to the list. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of lace Sent: 14 March 2016 21:05 To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] email

[lace] RE: [lace-chat] German word translation - non lace related

2016-02-04 Thread Agnes Boddington
It is for rental of a machine to sand floors (wooden ones I assume). Agnes Boddington I have just seen a photograph of a German shop with a long description on top. can anyone translate the following, please? Fussbodenschleifmaschinenverleih. Thank you, Patricia in Wales. - To unsubscribe

RE: [lace] lace day in Spain

2016-01-21 Thread Agnes Boddington
I dream that one day I can go to Spain and visit some of the lace events there, as well as go on a Hinojosa course with Marina Regueiro. For the time being, I'll just have to continue dreaming. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Subject: [lace] lace day in Spain This is just to let you know

RE: [lace] lace day in Spain

2016-01-21 Thread Agnes Boddington
assistant for a year, whilst he and his partner Paula were studying at Hull uni and both also attended my German classes. There is a thought: I could visit them at the same time. Something to aim and save for. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK 2016-01-21 14:11 GMT+01:00 Maria Greil <mari

RE: [lace] pillow infestation

2015-12-02 Thread Agnes Boddington
Store your pillows in cloth bags or similar with some dried Bay leaves, they do not smell but keep just about anything away. Also a good trick to put in your dry food jars (like rice, pasta etc. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Hi All, I can no longer ignore the fact that the lace pillow I've

[lace] Pattern

2015-10-29 Thread Agnes Boddington
I am looking for a pattern, can anyone help as to where/what book I can find it? It is a Honiton pattern of two dolpins by Caroline Biggins. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help

RE: [lace] Pattern

2015-10-29 Thread Agnes Boddington
Hi Susan Thank you for the info, will try the Lace Guild. Agnes From: Susan Roberts [mailto:su...@susanroberts.info] Sent: 29 October 2015 17:24 To: Agnes Boddington Cc: lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Pattern Hi Agnes I thin it's a Barry Biggins design and in one of his two

RE: [lace] Hedgehogs!

2015-09-26 Thread Agnes Boddington
Here in UK people knit sweaters for rescued hedgehogs, especially for the young ones to keep them warm. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK I didn't know hedgehogs wore sweaters, but I guess it helps to keep them warm when they hibernate. Malvary in Ottawa where it was decidedly cooler today

RE: [lace] Lace history timeline-correction

2015-06-30 Thread Agnes Boddington
Thank you Devon, just found a second hand copy of this book on eBay for £5.03 + postage. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK It is in the Illustrated Dictionary of Lace, by Gwynne, not the Illustrated History of Lace. Thanks to Adele Shaak for drawing my attention to this error. Devon

RE: [lace] Wisteria!

2015-06-28 Thread Agnes Boddington
take up to 20 years before it flowers. So I sincerely hope that my lace is not going to take as long as my plant. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK One of my favorite plants wrought in lace--thank you Agnes! Looking forward to your completed project. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA USA

RE: [lace] Bobbin storage

2015-06-27 Thread Agnes Boddington
have now I want a second one for bobbins, is that I cannot find the seller anymore on eBay. Agnes Boddington Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http

RE: [lace] re: wisteria edging

2015-06-23 Thread Agnes Boddington
that one. Several people have asked where I got the pattern: the Wisteria and the Birds and Berries are both available from the Springett's website. Agnes Boddington in dank and dark East Yorkshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] re: wisteria edging

2015-06-22 Thread Agnes Boddington
curve if you want to do Bedfordshire lace. I have uploaded a picture to my album on Flickr. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site

RE: [lace] Copying a brown pattern-clear contact paper

2015-06-08 Thread Agnes Boddington
. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Where it actually felt like Spring today after all the cold and wet weather. Subject: Re: [lace] Copying a brown pattern-clear contact paper Blue film is no longer being made. Vendors are offering a gray instead. The gray contact paper is expensive just

RE: [lace] Questions for those who use bobbins

2015-04-19 Thread Agnes Boddington
The booklet is available on the Springett's website for £3.50 plus p/p: www.cdspringett.co.uk/acatalog/Lacemaking_Books.html I was at the lace fair at Haydock Park yesterday, and bought Christine's latest pattern. It is huge, will need to retire to get time to do this. Agnes Boddington

[lace] RE: [lace] Lace Arachne Commemoratives‏

2015-03-16 Thread Agnes Boddington
Janet This sounds like a good idea to me. I like Chris Parson's bobbins. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK I have just spoken to Chris Parsons  regarding the Commemoratives,  He is willing to do these for those who wants them ,  What Chris as suggested he will do a couple of designs and send

RE: [lace] The Royal Lacemaker

2014-12-28 Thread Agnes Boddington
I read it, then gave it away. Too much Mills Boon for me. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK I managed to get a copy of The Royal Lacemaker from my local library. At first I found it a bit tedious with all the evil squire has his wicked way bits but I persevered and once our heroine had

RE: [lace-chat] Health news

2014-11-14 Thread Agnes Boddington
Pam, that is great news! Having lived through and survived lung-TB as a child, I can imagine how relieved you must be. I hope your health will go from strength to strength, and you'll find the spark to make lace (or anything else crafty) again. Agnes Boddington UK I don't that many of you

RE: [lace] Computer tech help if possible, please

2014-11-07 Thread Agnes Boddington
Hello Patricia Have you tried system restore? When you swtich the computer on, you get a screen with shortcuts etc. There should be a search bar (mine is bottom left). In it type system restore, and a list of programmes comes up incl. system restore or some similar name. Click on it and on the

RE: [lace] Salamander group

2014-09-02 Thread Agnes Boddington
and talent permitted me ... Here you find a lot of his mathematical drawings: http://www.mcescher.com/gallery/symmetry/ Including the salamander or lizard (as he called it). Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Looking at the salamander picture reminded me of this picture. http://www.mcescher.com

[lace] lace maker/teacher wanteed

2014-08-17 Thread Agnes Boddington
Does anyone know of a lace teacher or lace group in the Highlands of Scotland? I had some contact with a woman up there, who is trying to teach herself. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

RE: [lace] bobbins

2014-08-13 Thread Agnes Boddington
bone. It is flexible to some extent, and may therefore distort over time. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Hello All! My bobbin pics are posted. Can anyone share additional info? The first is the Arachne bobbin with spider bead spangle. Next is Stephen Pierce (Pearce?). Next is The Lace Hall

RE: [lace] Book Search

2014-08-13 Thread Agnes Boddington
/jury-d/wesenberg-d.html The page is actually written by the author, and there is a contact button schreiben sie uns Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Helen Clarke Sent: 12 August 2014 07:59

RE: [lace] Come On Lacers

2014-08-12 Thread Agnes Boddington
Adele, you told us quite a bit, even though they were your personal experiences at the convention, and personal. Still loved to read them. Maybe I could start saving up and come over to the USA to one of the future conventions, just have to put that first penny (or pound) into a little pot. I'd

RE: [lace] IOLI Convention Get together

2014-08-04 Thread Agnes Boddington
Oh, how I wish I could be there! One of our local lace makers is: Janet Theaker. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Hi, If anyone reads this and is attending convention, we are meeting on Tuesday evening in the Grand Ballroom at 6:30 pm. It is listed in the convention handbook. We have the room

[lace] Thread

2014-07-14 Thread Agnes Boddington
Thank you so much all those that contacted me with offers of some Brok 100/3. I am buying some from Joepie Hammett. Just show how good this forum is, and what a tight-knit community we lace makers are. Thank you all, Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Brok 100/3

2014-07-13 Thread Agnes Boddington
still hunting for a couple of bobbins in this thread to finish my project. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com

[lace] found this site

2014-07-12 Thread Agnes Boddington
ordered 6 reels, should definitely be enough. Have a look, as they have quite a few other threads and bits and bobs. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

RE: [lace] lace style sheet, was lace proof readers

2014-05-20 Thread Agnes Boddington
as a group). My bit of wisdom as a Dutch person, and an English language teacher. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK If I were to refer to the many different kinds of lace in France, I would say the laces of France as in The laces of France are many and exquisite. If I were to buy an auction lot

RE: [lace] lace style sheet, was lace proof readers

2014-05-20 Thread Agnes Boddington
I had to laugh: a knitted lace maker, conjures up a strange picture. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Hi All, Ilske's note made sense to me - I would never write knittedlace maker. But I would go for knitted lace maker. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

RE: [lace] Milanese Books (Read Kincaid)

2014-04-18 Thread Agnes Boddington
I googled Anova books, but just get an error page. Does anyone have a website address? Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Lucky enough to have all three books that were mentioned, and to look out and see the blue sky and sunshine. For anyone interested in Milanese lace, I have some insider

[lace-chat] social media

2014-03-27 Thread Agnes Boddington
via Twitter, have your wedding night via Webcam, order children from Ideal World. And when you get sick of him: sell him on eBay! Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write

RE: [lace] Help, Please!

2014-03-26 Thread Agnes Boddington
in Torchon. Sorry, I am not much help. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[no subject]

2014-03-06 Thread Agnes Boddington
expensive. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK I usually hate the 'me too' comments BUT on this occasion I agree with both writers. I am passionate about history especially scholarly histories and it pains me that most good ones are not in English. Please could authors of such works write

RE: [lace] This is cute! How to make a ball of lace.

2014-02-21 Thread Agnes Boddington
with a lace pillow on my lap. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Just check out the other pages on her website - definitely worth a look - and you'll get at least an idea of what kind of pattern you need. Regina Haring Nanuet, NY To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

RE: [lace] Posting to list

2014-02-14 Thread Agnes Boddington
Well Hazel, this message came through ok. I am not a computer expert, so cannot help with your problem. Don't lurk again, just keep trying, and maybe find a friend who knows a bit about computers to have a look for you. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton, EYorks UK, where we escaped the recent floods

RE: [lace] dermatological irritation

2014-02-07 Thread Agnes Boddington
Yes, my husband wears gloves when he turns Cocobolo wood. The only wood that irritates him. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK I have heard of coco bolo wood being allergenic for some people, but not gautambo. What about citrus oil from orange or grapefruit skins? Lorelei - To unsubscribe send

RE: [lace-chat] Phone number reveals your age

2014-02-06 Thread Agnes Boddington
OK, David, and next year the number to add is 1764, then 1765 etc etc Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Subject: Your phone number will reveal your age LADIES BEWARE. YOUR WELL GUARDED SECRET WILL SOON BE OUT !! Do not believe? Try it... I do not know who discovered this? Found

[lace-chat] RE: Wood worker

2014-02-06 Thread Agnes Boddington
Yes, it is briliant, but NO , my husband is not going to do his turning in the kitchen! Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Dear Friends, I reckon this bloke could become a lace maker without too much difficulty! Perhaps a new project for Max Shirl? https://www.youtube.com/embed/1yWmqbltB-c

RE: [lace] Another lace bobbin on Ebay - any ideas on what it is?

2014-01-31 Thread Agnes Boddington
It says it has a hollow centre, so one must be able to open it: a needle case? Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Another I don't know what it is so I'll call it a lace bobbin on Ebay. Bone, turned, around three and a half inches long with a hollow centre. Any ideas? My first though was to wind

RE: [lace] What is the biggest and the hardest piece of lace you have ever done?

2014-01-12 Thread Agnes Boddington
day I am getting you finished. One more comment: Christine does the most wonderful enlarged working diagrams. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK I'm really proud of that piece. Shame the cat had to go and piss on it. David in Ballarat, AUS - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

RE: [lace] continueing on with Miss Channer discussion...how about other....

2014-01-05 Thread Agnes Boddington
Oh yes, very nice book. Just got it for Christmas. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Diana Smith Sent: 05 January 2014 07:44 To: Arachne Subject: Re: [lace] continueing on with Miss Channer

RE: [lace] FW: Channer's Mat

2014-01-05 Thread Agnes Boddington
Hi Rosemary et all. Not sure which I prefer. The lower photo looks more dense than the top one. I do have the later pattern and pricking, and one lady in our lace group worked it about 2 years ago in 6 months or so! Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Lace Fairy has two mats for view. One is Miss

RE: [lace] Flickr account

2014-01-03 Thread Agnes Boddington
Hi David and everyone else too: I agree that Facebnook would be so much easier. You post the photos on your own timeline, and anyone can see them. I have already done this with a few photos of my lace. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK I personally don't do Flickr at all and reckon it would all

RE: [lace] Disposing of Files. Comment-a-Day for Next 7 Days

2013-12-04 Thread Agnes Boddington
is true, though our group has a tatting workshop in January, so I won't be able to say that any longer. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK (where we have some watery sun, but it is damp and dank). I found a few tidbits in some quite old Embroiderers' Guild newsletters that might amuse, to share

[lace] organisation

2013-11-29 Thread Agnes Boddington
Talk about being organized on your lace pillow. Have a look at this lace maker: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYJVgKyj470feature=c4-overview-vllist=PL22B 1A50D49D0F648 Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

RE: [lace] History and Conservation - Lace Prickings Past Present

2013-11-22 Thread Agnes Boddington
Geesh Maureen Had to look up what heelball is! You taught me something today. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Then I went to a teacher who taught me to draw out patterns on graph paper and never looked back. I Even have some heelball in a box somewhere. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe

RE: [lace] Fw: blue film - summary

2013-11-21 Thread Agnes Boddington
Have you tried: http://www.x-film.com/products/bookmapdocument-covering/?L=1 They do this in all kinds of colours. I have thought about asking for a sample to see whether it would be suitable. Agnes Boddington- Elloughton UK Thanks to all who replied, on the List or directly. Some people did

[lace] uploading photos on flickr

2013-10-29 Thread Agnes Boddington
Help please, never seem to get this right: How do I upload a photo to the Arachne album on Flickr, and into my own set? Agnes Boddington- Elloughton Uk PS the storm stayed south of the Humber, just got very wet here. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace-chat] new grandma

2013-10-24 Thread Agnes Boddington
Just to let you all know that Sue Duckles (on this list) is now Granny Duckles: her daughter had a little girl named Aurelia earlier today. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help

RE: [lace] Name the Good Teachers, Please!

2013-10-21 Thread Agnes Boddington
another much better teacher through a friend. Her name is Maureen Bromley, and she is on this list! Agnes Boddington-Elloughton UK Subject: [lace] Name the Good Teachers, Please! Dear Spiders, It occurs to me that very few teachers have been referred to by name in the memos of the past few days

RE: [lace] DKV mailander spitze question

2013-09-28 Thread Agnes Boddington
The pattern was reduced by 71 per cent. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Der kloppelbrief wurde auf 71% verkleinert. No I can't translate it but from experience working with Gutterman's silk for Milanese, I would think this means the pattern is at 71% of what it should be. The braids aren't

RE: [lace] Lace story

2013-09-02 Thread Agnes Boddington
Could this be the story by the Grimm Brothers Rapunzel? Or: Rumpelstiltskin? - also by the Grimm brothers. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Hello everyone, Here school started again today. So my children are away and suddenly the house seems so much more quiet. :-) Anyway, I know

RE: [lace] Lace story

2013-09-02 Thread Agnes Boddington
teaching grammar. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace-chat] brilliant idea

2013-08-30 Thread Agnes Boddington
I could think of some politicians her in UK too to name floods after. http://www.upworthy.com/this-is-probably-the-funniest-most-effective-way-to- deal-with-people-who-ignore-science-facts-ever-2?c=upw1 Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

RE: [lace-chat] Handy Hint

2013-07-29 Thread Agnes Boddington
Yes, why did not you. But then, neither did I. Good tip! Agnes Boddington- Elloughton UK Dear Friends, I just learned a very useful tip from facebook. When attempting to hammer a nail in, in order to prevent hitting your fingers with the hammer, use a comb to hold the nail!!! How simple

RE: [lace-chat] English

2013-07-28 Thread Agnes Boddington
I cam across a much longer version of this, which I often use with my students: http://aclassen.faculty.arizona.edu/english_language_crazy_inconsistencies Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK, in the middle of a thunder storm. 9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes. This doesn't work

RE: [lace] Lurker Learning Lace

2013-07-23 Thread Agnes Boddington
Hi Andy and welcome to the list (even lurkers are welcome) You'll find us a very helpful bunch of people, even if we live far away like myself. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Hi, I have beena lurker for the past 5 years while I have been learning to make torchon lace. I only today found

RE: [lace-chat] Caring for needles

2013-07-21 Thread Agnes Boddington
stainless steel- if you can find them. they are generally more expensive, but worth the extra. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Subject: [lace-chat] Caring for needles This is a general question about sewing needles but also tatting needles and keeping them in good condition. I recently went to use some

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