RE: [lace] taste of cattern cakes

2008-10-22 Thread Carolyn Hastings
it has been done before, but would it be possible for someone(s) to post a recipe for Cattern Cakes, for us who have never gotten to it to try? Perhaps this will be the year! Carolyn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of bev walker Sent:

RE: [lace] fine linen Nottingham

2008-09-29 Thread Carolyn Hastings
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julie Ourom Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 9:04 PM To: Lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] fine linen And heres a lace quote I came across recently: ...not to have remembered that though

RE: [lace] Re: midlands bobbins and spangling

2008-09-28 Thread Carolyn Hastings
indicates the universal appeal of the idea). So there's another speculative and unproveable theory for Midlands bobbins. Chose the one you like, and let that be your explanation. As long as you don't say that lace is made by winding thread around pins, I'll like it. Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow

RE: [lace] Midlands bobbins - handspun thread

2008-09-28 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Also, the staple of linen thread was much much longer than today, so it was far stronger than any thread that is now available. Carolyn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of bev walker Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 12:36 PM To: M. L.

RE: [lace] Re: Miss Channer

2008-09-13 Thread Carolyn Hastings
anything that I consider irreplaceable or very valuable. Even less valuable items I cover up, tie down, put away, etc. etc. Sad, but life eventually knocks some sense into even the most naïve of us. Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto

RE: [lace] Miss Warren

2008-09-13 Thread Carolyn Hastings
I suspect you could rule out both Mary (widow) and Elizabeth who is listed as married, as these two would have been Mrs. Warren. Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Malvary J Cole Sent: Saturday

RE: [lace] Newsletter

2008-08-12 Thread Carolyn Hastings
and is posted to the account -- the same way as a debit card. However, I have that extra protection against fraudulent use. Of course, this is just one state. I believe that laws in the UK are less consumer-friendly, and I guard my Barclay's card with my life. Worth checking into. Carolyn Carolyn

RE: [lace] lace novel

2008-07-28 Thread Carolyn Hastings
I'm so glad you posted the link! The lacemaker is a member of our New England Lace Group, and also a volunteer (one of three) at the Ipswich Historical Society Museum's effort to catalog their lace collections. She is also an experienced and capable lacemaker, and gives lacemaking classes at the

RE: [lace] The Lace Reader

2008-07-28 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Agnes, are you sure it was a year ago? or perhaps a different book? The book hasn't been officially published (July 29) although there have been reviews copies around, and maybe a book club published it early?? Carolyn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [lace] The Lace Reader

2008-07-28 Thread Carolyn Hastings
lace. There was a full-page author's disclaimer which I thought would lead to confusion. Hopefully, the connection with Ipswich that Carolyn Hastings has written about, and the involvement of Linda Lane (New England Lace Group) has led to improvements. In February, Lacefairy sent me

RE: [lace] using a roller

2008-07-26 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Not a bad idea at all, since I also need whatever I use to be transportable. I'll see what I can find in the way of a box. Might also be able to attach the box right behind the work, but on top of the pillow. One problem is that I tend to shove the work to one side or the other, depending on

RE: [lace] Textile Conservation Centre - update

2008-07-14 Thread Carolyn Hastings
-- museums not least -- are endangered at this time. Truly alarming. Best, Carolyn Carolyn Hastings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 12:56 PM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Textile

[lace] Bob bob bobbing in lace ;-)

2008-06-19 Thread Carolyn Hastings
While looking for information about lace conservators, I came across this on a lace web site, and thought I would share it: Bobbin lace is more common [than needlelace] and was used in linens and lingerie. It is made on a pillow by twisting many threads around pins. This is called bobbing,

RE: [lace] Ithaca? or Camp Gotta-Lace?

2008-06-11 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Ithaca Lace Days are Oct. 10-13 this year. More information at http://www.vansciverbobbinlace.com/LaceDay2008Announcement.html#Top Best, Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Beth McCasland Sent

[lace] RE:

2008-05-22 Thread Carolyn Hastings
classes could have access to lace after the machines became the norm. Just my 2 cents worth, thank you for the interesting quote, Su. Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Su Carter Sent: Wednesday, May 21

RE: [lace] Keeping the pillow in place

2008-04-21 Thread Carolyn Hastings
For those of you who live near enough to an Ikea, they also sell something very similar as a shelf liner, and it is quite inexpensive. It's also great to put underneath a sewing machine or a serger to keep them in place and to absorb vibration. Carolyn Carolyn Hastings, Stow, MA USA

RE: [lace-chat] Point Ground Patterns from Australia

2008-03-09 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Funny thing about this kind of pattern -- years ago when I was in Nottingham for the Arachne get-together, I asked about gimp loops as shown in the Australian point ground/Bucks pattern books. I was told that anything using gimp loops is not a traditional Bucks technique, and that Bucks never had

RE: [lace] Ipswich Lace ( UK USA)

2008-02-26 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Adkinson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 10:59 AM To: Carolyn Hastings; 'Katrina longmuir'; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Ipswich Lace ( UK USA) Hi Katrina, Jeri, Carolyn and All, Was the Ipswich tapestry the one designed and made

RE: [lace] Ipswich Lace ( UK USA)

2008-02-26 Thread Carolyn Hastings
No idea why I phrased the last email that way -- I meant those to be statements, not questions. Carolyn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carolyn Hastings Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 4:48 PM To: 'Carol Adkinson'; 'Katrina longmuir

[lace] Ipswich Lace ( UK USA)

2008-02-24 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Dear Katrina, I'm sorry that you were disappointed to find that the Ipswich lace of my message was from Ipswich, USA. Add to that the fact that I really wasn't referring to what we Americans call Ipswich Lace, but rather to the lace that is currently housed at the museums operated by the Ipswich

RE: [lace] Puritans in silver and gold lace? Plimoth project

2008-01-18 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Hi Devon, It might be a race that you are so excited about that we got four identical messages. ;-) I think you must be the first with a sample (other than the sample designer -- me). I'm relieved to know that someone has managed to finsih the sample and that my directions didn't cause a giant

[lace] Fastening Honitons -- was Bundling bobbins

2008-01-11 Thread Carolyn Hastings
A reply by another Arachnean about bundling has led me in another direction, chasing a different rabbit. Does anyone have a successful way of fastening Honiton bobbins while traveling? Everything I've tried has failed, I think because there isn't any waist on the bobbins. I have tried to use

RE: [lace] Re: Bundling bobbins

2008-01-10 Thread Carolyn Hastings
, and the bobbins stay organized. And certainly a lot cheaper than this new method we're discussing. So ... what am I missing here? Well, the bands **are** a very pretty color, maybe htat is it? Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [lace] Judging Criteria

2007-12-13 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Not sure about other fairs, but the ones I've entered do ask for level of expertise. I assume that information is factored in by the judges in some way. I usually put down advanced lacemaker but I might add new to this technique or some such descriptor. Something that might be a bit of an

RE: [lace] Judging criteria

2007-12-13 Thread Carolyn Hastings
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Ligeti Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 10:24 PM To: Arachne Subject: [lace] Judging criteria I would not accept anyone else doing the mounting for the lacemaker. Most copetitions state

RE: [lace-chat] Mince Pies

2007-12-13 Thread Carolyn Hastings
I believe coffin in this case just means a box. Boxes at that time were often called coffins -- you can see this term used to describe, for instance, some embroidered boxes of the period. Carolyn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL

RE: [lace] Old lace

2007-12-12 Thread Carolyn Hastings
. In an ideal world, I think we would have judges for different types of lace, just as we have different judges at dog shows for different breeds. That's my two cents worth for today, Regards, Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing

RE: [lace] judging criteria

2007-12-12 Thread Carolyn Hastings
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 3:31 PM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] judging criteria In the US, of course, we have so few lacemakers, and so few judges, and

RE: [lace] Abusive response from eBay seller

2007-10-31 Thread Carolyn Hastings
I agree that eBay doesn't seem to take much interest. I bought an American girl doll pattern. The description stipulated no box, which sounded fine as I wanted to sew, not collect. When the item arrived, it was a photocopy. Ebay didn't seem interested, the guy still sells the photocopies.

RE: [lace-chat] Re: Cell phone numbers and do not call registry

2007-09-05 Thread Carolyn Hastings
since its inception. I was getting up to four calls a day -- a sure way to turn off a customer. Solution: I'm switching to the local cable company for telephone service. Now I won't be a Verizon customer, and I hope they will have to stop the phone solicitations. Carolyn Carolyn Hastings in Stow

RE: [lace] IOLI Membership Message

2007-07-23 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Well I just paid my dues via paypal, the account was there and the money withdrawn. I don't think I can call it back. I put my member number and name in the comments section. They're going to get a crash course in this, I'm afraid. The feature is there, maybe they just weren't going to use it

RE: [lace-chat] first grandma quilter gift?

2007-07-22 Thread Carolyn Hastings
This is the best idea ever!! I have just become the great-aunt of twin girls, born about a month ago. One weighed 2 pounds, the other one 1 3/4 pounds. I love the idea of the bobbins -- particularly if I can make some edging and put it on bonnets ... Carolyn -Original Message- From:

RE: [lace-chat] Altoid tins

2007-07-21 Thread Carolyn Hastings
I learned something useful last week at a voice workshop about Altoids. Apparently have menthol in them, and are thought to be not good for the vocal chords if you are singing or doing a lot of speaking, particularly public speaking. This was from a ear, nose and throat specialist at Leahy

[lace] New England Lace Group Retreat

2007-03-28 Thread Carolyn Hastings
be contacted directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to answer questions or send information. Regards, Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [lace] Machine embroidery for lacers - spider

2007-03-27 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Jean -- Thanks for taking the trouble to repost about these designs. They are indeed very nice. I didn't see your original announcement, so I appreciate the second go-round. I'll certainly buy some. Regards, Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace] NELG Lace Retreat in May

2007-03-14 Thread Carolyn Hastings
on the retreat can be found on the web site of the New England Lace Group, www.nelg.us We can also be reached at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I hope that we'll see some of you in May. Be sure to let me know if you have questions, or if there is anything I can do to assist. Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA

[lace-chat] NELG Lace Retreat in May

2007-03-14 Thread Carolyn Hastings
on the retreat can be found on the web site of the New England Lace Group, www.nelg.us We can also be reached at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I hope that we'll see some of you in May. Be sure to let me know if you have questions, or if there is anything I can do to assist. Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA

RE: [lace-chat] Names and titles

2006-08-27 Thread Carolyn Hastings
first! For the last five or so years I've used a computerized tax preparation program, it never messes with me. ;-) Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jean Nathan Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 3:41 AM

RE: [lace-chat] Re: Surnames

2006-08-24 Thread Carolyn Hastings
wondering about changing my name to his. Wouldn't it look better on the tombstone if the names matched? Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tamara P Duvall Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 1:17 AM To: chat

RE: [lace] Fan Making

2006-08-10 Thread Carolyn Hastings
!!! That definitely doesn't work! Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA Maker of four and a half fans (the last half is the miniature and will probably take longer than two normal size fans) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [lace] Fan Museum Greenwich

2006-08-10 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Yes, you can, and you even have time to finish several -- but, you should give up non-essential activities such as housework to make it possible. ;-) I can testify that this method works wonderfully! Carolyn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

RE: [lace] Fan Making -- time

2006-08-10 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Alice, I notice that you don't mention pulling out hair time. ;-) In my own case, I don't really want it to finish up fast -- why in the world would I do lacemaking if that were the case. But I do love making fans, and every one has been worth the effort! What's a Witch Stitch? Carolyn

RE: [lace] IOLI arachne luncheon and convention (long)

2006-08-01 Thread Carolyn Hastings
. Regards, Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patsy A. Goodman Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 4:05 PM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] IOLI arachne luncheon and convention (long) Hello Everyone

RE: [lace] RE:IOLI Table ribbon contest

2006-07-31 Thread Carolyn Hastings
stunning creation. For me (and I'm not one who very often **really** likes modern lace) it succeeded on every imaginable level. I'll look forward to seeing it again in the Bulletin. Congratulations to all the winners -- your work was fantastic! Best, Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA

RE: [lace] Re: Convention - Money

2006-07-20 Thread Carolyn Hastings
On the off chance that this proves helpful to someone, I thought I'd pass this along: When I went to my bank branch this morning to try to obtain some Canadian currency, I learned that my bank (BankAmerica) has a relationship with a bank in Canada (ScotiaBank), whereby I won't have to pay any

RE: [lace] New England Lace Retreat

2006-07-10 Thread Carolyn Hastings
dates, etc. Let me know if I can help with any other questions. Regards, Carolyn Hastings Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of CLIVE Rice Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2006 8:39 PM To: arachne Subject: Re: [lace] New

RE: [lace] Fan exhibition at Holyrood Palace - Edinburgh

2006-04-14 Thread Carolyn Hastings
. http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/eGallery/exhibition.asp?exhibition=FANS There is a (nearly invisible) link on the fan (just below the pink letters) that will take you to five pages of fan images. Regards, Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA, USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

RE: [lace] Bone/ivory lace bobbins on Antiques Roadshow

2006-01-18 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Hi, Several years ago I bought a box of about 30 lace bobbins from Skinners. They are the auction house that is often seen on Antiques Road Show, at least the US version. It is also right down the street from my house. They also designated the bobbins as ivory. I really don't think that

RE: [lace] Fwd: lace tablecloth

2005-11-22 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Hello, I see a chance at getting some education here. The seller says that there is raised princess tape in the figurals. Can someone explain this so that I can recognize it? I don't seem to be able to see it. I do see raised parts (as the wreath on the head) but it doesn't fit my idea of

RE: [lace] aussie bobbin winder THE ANSWER

2005-11-17 Thread Carolyn Hastings
I replaced my bands years ago. I purchased with (here in the US) Sparco size 31. 2 1/2 x 1/8. If you can't find them in a big box store (they only carry the most common, best selling items) try a smaller stationery store. My box was huge. I still have 3/4 of the original quantity (I had to

RE: [lace] Re: aussie bobbin winder THE ANSWER

2005-11-17 Thread Carolyn Hastings
! Carolyn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tamara P Duvall Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 8:11 PM To: lace Arachne Subject: [lace] Re: aussie bobbin winder THE ANSWER On Nov 17, 2005, at 7:57, Carolyn Hastings wrote: I replaced my

RE: [lace] OT, yarn question

2005-10-14 Thread Carolyn Hastings
The link takes you to the German manufacturers of Opal wool yarn. They list links for all over the world. Stockists in the UK for this yarn are listed at http://www.sockenwolle.de/index2-eng.html There are quite a few, and some do mail order. Regards, Carolyn Carolyn W. Hastings Stow, MA USA

RE: [lace] Re: handmade bobbin lace sold for 35 dollars yard

2005-10-14 Thread Carolyn Hastings
In the context of the message, I believe that the lace was purchased by an Israeli dealer, not that a dealer purchased Israeli lace. Carolyn Carolyn W. Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of suzy Sent: Friday, October 14,

RE: [lace-chat] Scary site - National Drivers' license

2005-09-10 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Sue, Did you try to look at your own or another license? I did, because I thought that you had, and I wanted mine removed. It is a prank. Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sue Babbs Sent

RE: [lace] Mounting lace fans

2005-09-06 Thread Carolyn Hastings
problems. Why do some people take all those hours to make lace, and then refuse to spend a little extra money/time to safeguard their investment? Regards, Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL

RE: [lace] craft vs. art/valuing contemporary lace

2005-09-06 Thread Carolyn Hastings
worth, and wondering why, Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [lace] craft vs. art/valuing contemporary lace

2005-09-06 Thread Carolyn Hastings
, Carolyn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 1:13 PM To: lace@arachne.com; Carolyn Hastings Subject: RE: [lace] craft vs. art/valuing contemporary lace On 6 Sep 2005 at 10:38, Carolyn

RE: [lace] Mounting lace fans

2005-09-06 Thread Carolyn Hastings
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alice Howell Wheat paste IS flour and water, cooked together. Use plain, unbleached flour that has no additives, plus water, and you have pure wheat paste. One part flour to five parts water,

RE: [lace] IOLI entries (short retorts)

2005-09-05 Thread Carolyn Hastings
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bev Walker If I've spent hours and hours making a piece of lace, I want it to reach its destination. If that doesn't happen, insurance money won't replace the item. Spot on. However, I

RE: [lace] General Fans Information

2005-09-05 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Malcom Cox's web site is: http://www.connect.ie/users/mcox/ I have a set for a large fan I made for my daughters to use in their weddings. They are lovely, but very heavy. He offers alternate MOP, also abalone (which I have), as well as other materials. There is someone in the US from whom

RE: [lace] General Fans Information

2005-09-05 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Malcom Cox's web site is: http://www.connect.ie/users/mcox/ I have a set for a large fan I made for my daughters to use in their weddings. They are lovely, but very heavy. He offers alternate MOP, also abalone (which I have), as well as other materials. There is someone in the US from whom

RE: [lace] IOLI contest entries

2005-09-03 Thread Carolyn Hastings
, and was told that the same applied. A word to the wise, Regards, Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brenda Paternoster Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 7:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Jeri Ames

RE: [lace] US postal insurance -- packing info

2005-09-03 Thread Carolyn Hastings
AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] US postal insurance Carolyn Hastings wrote: In the US, people should know that they will not be paid one cent unless they have either a sales slip, or else an official appraisal. This sad lesson was something I learned when I shipped some

RE: [lace] IOLI contest entries - Insurance

2005-09-03 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Not in my experience. I have recieved other people's tax refunds, jury summons, and credit cards, to name a few. It took three tries for the Social Security disability form to reach our house (this was for my daughter, who nearly missed her renewal deadline due to the problem). I've called

RE: [lace] US postal insurance -- packing info

2005-09-03 Thread Carolyn Hastings
I love your sense of humor. Wish I had had some myself when I found all this stuff out. vsg I used to naively pay for extra insurance for fancy dresses I'd made for my nieces. What a waste, however small -- I was later informed the most I'd have been reimbursed would be the purchase price of

[lace] insurance for lace events

2005-09-03 Thread Carolyn Hastings
I used to be active in a Revolutionary War re-enacting group. Being around guns and fire a lot made us very aware of liability. We got an insurance policy for our group and its members for several hundred a year, and it covers all of our marches and other events. Of course, lacemaking is a

RE: [lace] US postal insurance -- packing info

2005-09-03 Thread Carolyn Hastings
I used to re-deliver misdelivered mail, until the woman whose credit card I'd recieved was rude to me, in response to my complaint that her kid had been pretty rude to me when I asked if this was the residence of Mrs. X.X. XXX. Possibly he thought it was a sales person, but I didn't enjoy having

RE: [lace-chat] Katrina/petrol

2005-09-03 Thread Carolyn Hastings
I keep reading how the oil reserves are to be tapped, and I've read about international contributions. I also keep wondering about the sense of this -- I've heard several times that the difficulty is not supplies of crude, but the capacity to refine the crude. Apparently 25% of the refining

RE: [lace] katrina

2005-09-02 Thread Carolyn Hastings
by Americans here -- just tempered by a lot of sympathy and dismay. We do need to confront reality, and it **is** going to be painful. Regards, Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eva Von Der Bey Sent

[lace-chat] RE: Hoax emails (was, Fwd: It may save your life)

2005-08-24 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Ditto ditto. Another excellent web site which includes hoaxes and chain letters: http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/ In the more than five years since my daughter told me to check this sort of email, I have **never once** found a real case -- they were all on this site! Sadly, even when people are

RE: [lace] RE: LAce history - US

2005-08-23 Thread John Slinn Carolyn Hastings
Dagmar, Either this suggestion (Native American lace), or even the Montana lace (at the Billings house) would be more appropriate than Ipswich lace. Ipswich lace was made only during a very narrow period, in a very specific place. I'm pretty sure Michigan wasn't even settled by anyone except a

RE: [lace-chat] sewing machine for artist daughter

2005-08-13 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Devon, Linda has a great idea, and here is one step further -- they now have rolling carts with a case at the bottom end designed specifically for sewing machines. If Linda's idea appeals then you might want to take a look at these. JoAnn's carries them, among others. If you sign up for their

RE: [lace-chat] decorating bobbins (for people who can't paint)

2005-08-13 Thread Carolyn Hastings
One further idea: I bought a bunch of unpainted plain midlands bobbins for next to nothing, then had a great time buying stamps to use to decorate them. It is wonderful if you aren't artistic, because there are stamps that fit nearly every interest. In my case I bought flowers and butterflies of

RE: [lace-chat] decorating bobbins (for people who can't paint)

2005-08-13 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Modge podge is a white glue-consistency liquid (I've often wondered if it really **is** white glue) that is brushed over something to be coated, paper especially, and the coats can be built up successively to give something like a decoupage effect. It gives some protection to the article in

RE: [lace-chat] RE: sewing machine for artist daughter

2005-08-13 Thread Carolyn Hastings
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joy Beeson Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 5:15 PM To: lace-chat@arachne.com Subject: [lace-chat] RE: sewing machine for artist daughter At 09:25 AM 8/13/05 -0400, Carolyn Hastings wrote: . . . take a look at Consumer Reports in you library, Many years ago, when I

RE: [lace] IOLI convention - more comments

2005-08-09 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Yes, and don't forget, Weronika, that we were saved from quite a long wait on Friday afternoon by using the freight elevator (I rationalized that we were both carrying freight, with all the pillows, stands, and supplies). The uncomfortable thing was that the hotel had booked the room for use

RE: [lace] S and Z - Choosing caring for unusual materials

2005-07-31 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Brenda -- This is probably nothing to do with the price of beans in China (that is, not significant) but on a lot of sewing machines (I have a Singer, a Viking, and a Bernina) the spool is not free to rotate; therefore the thread revolves around the spool as it is pulled off. Which is

RE: [lace] Re: Catastrophy

2005-07-30 Thread Carolyn Hastings
I remember a story David (Downunder) told us some years ago, about having his pillow dumped upside down (at a demo? I think it was), with a Bucks (if I remember a-right) pattern on it, and close to 100 pairs (and some of the threads broke too, all in the same place)... I had something

RE: [lace] Waxing thread for bobbin lace and threading the needle -- just twist

2005-07-30 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Hello, Here's another viewpoint to think over: It is really important to wind bobbins so that the thread is not pulled off the top of the spool. You need to devise a method that will allow the spool to turn as you remove the thread. Any other way will either add or subtract twist, which will

RE: [lace] S and Z - Choosing caring for unusual materials

2005-07-30 Thread Carolyn Hastings
This is getting more complicated than my small brain can absorb, but if I understand your thrust -- You need to consider that (at least in hand spinning, I don't know about commerically produced thread) that the fibers are spun one way, then plied from the last end back again. And then wound

RE: [lace] Lace stuff

2005-07-24 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Hi, Jenny put in one extra lace in her web address (she must really love lace, I guess ...) I think her link is meant to be: http://www.brandis.com.au/craft/lace/block.html At least that is what seems to work for me. Regards, Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message

RE: [lace] Silly price for a lacemaking book on ebay

2005-07-22 Thread Carolyn Hastings
For those of you in the US, I notice that IOLI owns a copy for members to borrow. I tried to check the Lace Guild for those of you in the UK but can't find a listing of library holdings on their web site. But that sure would beat that crazy price. Regards, Carolyn Carolyn W. Hastings Stow, MA

RE: [lace-chat] cluny towels

2005-07-21 Thread Carolyn Hastings
For what it's worth, I grew up in coastal Virginia and we never experienced dry rot or any kind of rot of towels, and our house was brick and we didn't wash down the walls and we didn't grow mold on them either. Or anywhere else, either. My mother would never have stood for that. Norfolk is hot

RE: [lace] Orange Blossom lace

2005-07-16 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Hello, Thank you all for the suggestions. I am going to Denver so will try to pick up a copy from Holly. Also, a copy of Louise Colgan's wedding portfolio is on the way. So I think I've made a good start on my way to producing my garter! Thank you all again, Carolyn Carolyn W. Hastings Stow,

RE: [lace] antique lace vestments for sale

2005-07-16 Thread Carolyn Hastings
It's worth looking at this web site just for the portrait of the French lace maker!! Do any of you recognize the artist? Regards, Carolyn Carolyn W. Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

RE: [lace] antique lace vestments for sale

2005-07-16 Thread Carolyn Hastings
It's worth looking at this web site just for the portrait of the French lace maker!! Do any of you recognize the artist? Regards, Carolyn Carolyn W. Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

RE: [lace] antique lace vestments for sale

2005-07-16 Thread Carolyn Hastings
that the body of your email is addressed to her ... I was just wondering about the painting of the lacemaker that appears on their lace web page. Best, Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

RE: [lace] Antique vestment artist

2005-07-16 Thread Carolyn Hastings
? Or is this the exact same painting with a lot more light in it? Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2005 9:36 PM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Antique vestment

RE: [lace] popular uses for lace

2005-07-10 Thread Carolyn Hastings
One thing not mentioned yet: many times I've seen lace made for weddings -- garters, veils/headpieces, etc. I made a very large Bucks fan designed by Bridget Cook which my daughter carried with her bouquet at her wedding. And fans are very popular, just for display, wedding not needed. Lace is

RE: [lace-chat] London

2005-07-07 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Jean, I know that the thoughts and prayers of the American people are with all of you in Great Britain, most especially for those who were caught on the trains or the bus, and their families, as well as for those who are anxiously awaiting news of loved ones. And of course all of us on this list

RE: [lace-chat] FYI knitting on planes

2005-04-21 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Yes, I also took mine to the UK. I think that often forbidden items are not noticed. On the knitting forum where I first learned of the changes for knitting needles, there was post after post after post where knitting needles had gone through security despite the rules. Finally the question

[lace-chat] FYI knitting on planes

2005-04-20 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Hello Everyone, Pursuant to a lively discussion on Arachne a couple of months ago... Just thought that some of you might be interested to know that on my flight to the UK three weeks ago, I took my knitting along with me, and encountered no problems from anyone -- just lots of amazed comments

RE: [lace-chat] Travelocity - a cautionary tale (US)

2005-02-09 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Try Expedia. They include taxes and other charges, so at least what you see is what you get (but the same caveat about booking if the fare is good and not waiting applies). Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [lace-chat] :-) Quotes from our local radio presenter

2004-12-26 Thread Carolyn Hastings
Jean, I think he said the Lone Ranger -- the tv show? It's funnier the way you wrote it, though. Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jean Nathan Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2004 3:26 AM Only

RE: [lace-chat] Black Squirrels

2004-10-25 Thread Carolyn Hastings
years ...). For those of you who are interested, there are also White Squirrels -- the photo of the little rodent is very cute -- but I haven't time to get into that! Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

[lace-chat] Luton Lace Treasury II

2004-09-20 Thread Carolyn Hastings
on the Lace list, would you be kind enough to let them know (I have already unsubcribed prior to departure for UK) Thank you, Best, Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL

[lace] Sally Barry's book in the UK

2004-09-18 Thread Carolyn Hastings
to the posting on Arachne from someone in the UK looking for the book. Sally also has paypal from her website, but then there is postage to pay from the US. Regards, Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL

RE: [lace-chat] Outlook address bar

2004-09-18 Thread Carolyn Hastings
, but there is no text box associated with it. The space after Address is a uniform grey. Thanks for your help, Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Judy McCarty Sent: Friday, September 17, 2004 11:40 PM

[lace-chat] Outlook address bar

2004-09-17 Thread Carolyn Hastings
thing has happened as a result of some software I have loaded recently -- but I didn't give it my permission [EMAIL PROTECTED] Suggestions? I will be eternally grateful! Regards, Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace-chat] FYI emergency cell phone numbers, Ontario and others

2004-09-01 Thread Carolyn Hastings
and Maryland. There is a national (US) list of emergency numbers at http://www.911dispatch.com/911_file/mobilenumbers.html Regards, Carolyn Carolyn Hastings Stow, MA USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of lynn Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 8

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