Re: [lace] Quiet?/what lace

2012-11-26 Thread Claire Allen
I was struck by how lace like the very modern Christmas tree in the shopping centre is. Feeling a bit inspired to get the sketchbook out. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 26 Nov 2012, at 16:48, Bev Walker wrote: It's quiet. Time for a lace quiz! what

Re: [lace] Round tallies

2012-11-09 Thread Claire Allen
Do your tallies go thin or have raggedy edges or both? Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 9 Nov 2012, at 15:59, Sue Harvey wrote: Hi Bev, I mean the flat ones, I have tried so many times but just cannot make them keep the round shape. Thanks Sue

Re: [lace] Honiton lace shop

2012-10-10 Thread Claire Allen
I was in Honiton earlier this year and the Lace Shop is now a Chinese restaurant. :o( All that's left is the words carved into the stonework of the building and a plaque on the wall with a very brief history. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 10 Oct

Re: [lace] Fibre Optic cable

2012-08-29 Thread Claire Allen
radius or thereabouts. I would imagine fibres would work better in a half stitch ground rather than sections of cloth stitch. Good luck with your project. Claire Kent, UK Where the stormy atmosphere is making me feel decidedly off centre. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want

[lace] Lacemaker search for information

2012-03-18 Thread Claire Allen
her, or of her and might be able to help please contact me off list. Many thanks Claire Kent,UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

Re: [lace] In defence of speed

2011-06-24 Thread Claire Allen
Question is Jacquie am I a tame one or a picky one that's what I want to know ;o) Claire Kent,UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 24 Jun 2011, at 10:11, Jacquie Tinch wrote: Another aspect of speed which hasn't been mentioned is the difficulties

[lace] Antique Bedfordshire tea cloth set ebay

2011-06-18 Thread Claire Allen
Pretty. But not what it says it is. http://goo.gl/73Meg Claire Kent,UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

Re: [lace] Query about exclusively for you

2011-06-12 Thread Claire Allen
Yes. It's another spam email with a random link in the middles of the text. Seems to be a lot of it about at the moment. Claire Kent,UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 12 Jun 2011, at 08:27, laceandb...@aol.com wrote: Before I open

[lace] Bucks Booklet.

2011-06-08 Thread Claire Allen
for work in another 3 hours. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. - 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://community.webshots.com/user

Re: [lace] Carrickmacross motifs

2011-05-02 Thread Claire Allen
be interested to get a closer look at the veil as I suspect the 'embroidered' flowers round the edge may well be close to the Carrickmacross techniques which is after all an embroidered lace. Regards Claire Kent, UK.. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 2

[lace] Beautiful Vintage Lace Jewelry... (beadinggem.com)

2011-05-01 Thread Claire Allen
weekend in a row with good weather. Must be a record. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.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://community.webshots.com/user

[lace] Kate's Dress may go on public display

2011-05-01 Thread Claire Allen
http://goo.gl/VKD9W I shall certainly be visiting if they do. Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

[lace] The Dress!!!

2011-04-29 Thread Claire Allen
Lots of lace by the looks of things. Can't wait to see the whole dress now. Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

Re: [lace] The Dress!!!

2011-04-29 Thread Claire Allen
A little more information about the lace. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13235599 Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 29 Apr 2011, at 11:16, lynrbai...@desupernet.net wrote: Wonder when we'll find out what kind of lace, or can any of you tell us just

Re: [lace] The Dress!!!

2011-04-29 Thread Claire Allen
Look here for a press release from the Royal School of Needlework who worked on the dress. http://www.royal-needlework.org.uk/ Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 29 Apr 2011, at 14:02, Nancy Neff wrote: The BBC article said while her

[lace] Royal wedding related

2011-04-29 Thread Claire Allen
Jane Rowton-Lee being interviewed on BBC as she was involved in the floristry at the Abbey. And a very talented needlelace maker and teacher too, not to mention a lovely lady I have had the privilege to learn from. Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want

Re: [lace] Architects linen? on ebay

2011-04-09 Thread Claire Allen
Looks very much like architect's linen to me. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 9 Apr 2011, at 08:21, Jean Nathan j...@nathan54.freeserve.co.uk wrote: This seller has quite a few lacemaking lots for sale. Says he/she isn't a lacemaker. Not being

Re: [lace] lace days

2011-03-04 Thread Claire Allen
Swanley in Kent has it's lace day on the 2nd Saturday in September. Details should be in the Lace Guild magazine I think. Feel free to contact me off list if you are interested Jenny. CLaire Kent, UK Where it's sunny and bright this afternoon. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff

Re: [lace] What???????? on ebay

2011-02-14 Thread Claire Allen
How bizarre! Very odd. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 14 Feb 2011, at 08:06, Jean Nathan wrote: Ebay Item number 120684810020 http://tinyurl.com/65wmcgr Is this a joke? - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

Re: [lace] What???????on eBay

2011-02-14 Thread Claire Allen
Curiosity got the better of me and I sent the seller a question. It was an error in the title which she says she has now corrected. It is indeed as I suspected, just an old police truncheon. Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 14 Feb 2011

Re: [lace] What would you do?

2011-02-13 Thread Claire Allen
Or they concluded it was just an accident I suppose. Not something that seems to be acceptable in this day and age though. Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 13 Feb 2011, at 19:54, vilan...@austin.rr.com wrote: EIther no evidence, could

[lace] Show and Tell

2011-02-12 Thread Claire Allen
it with the world. If you are interested have a look here. http://bonitocraft.wordpress.com/ if not. Please feel free to ignore my ramblings. Claire Kent , UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

Re: [lace] App for lace designers with Macs

2011-01-30 Thread Claire Allen
I have had a look at eazydraw this weekend and I must admit it's really not for me. I have an old version of Illustrator which I shall stick with and as I am a student at present I shall take advantage of the Adobe 80% student discounts and get CS5 very soon. Claire Allen

Re: [lace] App for lace designers with Macs

2011-01-30 Thread Claire Allen
Apologies for not trimming my last post people. I just hit reply without thinking. Doh! Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

Re: [lace] App for lace designers with Macs

2011-01-29 Thread Claire Allen
That definitely sounds worth a look. Thank you for the heads up on this. Claire Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 29 Jan 2011, at 11:32, Achim Siebert wrote: For those that use a Mac and are still looking for an alternative to the expensive Adobe

Re: [lace] lace photos

2011-01-24 Thread Claire Allen
I saw that one too. The texture from all those packed together leaves is beautiful. So evenly sized and shaped too. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 24 Jan 2011, at 20:39, Sue Babbs wrote: And on this site, there is an amazing piece full of leaves

Re: [lace] Modern Square Cut beads.

2011-01-23 Thread Claire Allen
Really sorry Jacquie. I've no idea. Also the 80's are well before my time, lacemaking wise. Peta would be far better placed to know this. Might be worth asking her at the next class. Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 23 Jan 2011

[lace] Re: Glass beads at Swanley

2011-01-23 Thread Claire Allen
Aha! That sounds like it could be the very person Jacquie means Sandi. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 23 Jan 2011, at 11:38, Sandi Woods wrote: Hello Claire, I have some glass square cut beads made by Barry Adams, bobbin maker, who attended

Re: [lace] Niggles about Larkrise to Candleford lace

2011-01-17 Thread Claire Allen
over the lodger ;o) Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 17 Jan 2011, at 17:59, Jean Nathan wrote: I do hope that wasn't directed at me. I wasn't carping. I'm fully aware that we should be pleased that lacemaking was shown - in fact my last sentence was I'm

Re: [lace] Lace in Larkrise to Candleford

2011-01-16 Thread Claire Allen
And it looked to have been rather well laundered with a little age to it rather than being fresh off the lace pillow too. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 16 Jan 2011, at 20:13, Jean Nathan wrote: Wasn't that Maltese lace that Queenie described

Re: [lace] Showing lacemaking on Larkrise to Candleford

2011-01-16 Thread Claire Allen
particularly as the bobbins she was working with would have been in the ground section of the lace. Still nice to see lacemaking shown on TV. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 16 Jan 2011, at 20:38, Jean Nathan wrote: Queenie has just been shown actually

Re: [lace] Lace in Larkrise to Candleford

2011-01-16 Thread Claire Allen
Looked more Maltese than Beds to me definitely. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 16 Jan 2011, at 21:40, Sue wrote: It could have been Maltese, I just noticed the leaves and thought it might be Bedfordshire but it was too quick to study further

Re: [lace] Architect'a Linen Comparables

2011-01-10 Thread Claire Allen
. Any thoughts? Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com

Re: [lace] Re: Architect's Linen Comparables

2011-01-10 Thread Claire Allen
is made of I'm afraid. I'd be interested to know. Off to google it now. Claire Kent, UK. Was lovely and sunny this morning. Normal service has been resumed now sadly. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 10 Jan 2011, at 15:47, Sue Babbs wrote: I'm talking

Re: [lace] Hand-made lace on ebay - no chance

2010-12-06 Thread Claire Allen
She says that they took at least 80 hours to make not including design time. She won't win any prizes for speed that's for sure ;o) Claire Kent,UK Where thankfully the snow is disappearing. Lora wrote The gloves (glovettes?) are beautifulI but hardly worth the price, and aren't

Re: [lace] Edwardian Farm

2010-12-02 Thread Claire Allen
a silver lining. My idrija mat is coming on a treat. snip I wonder what sort of lace Ruth will try? Linda Walton, Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace-chat] Re: [lace] Edwardian Farm

2010-12-02 Thread Claire Allen
a silver lining. My idrija mat is coming on a treat. snip I wonder what sort of lace Ruth will try? Linda Walton, Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write

Re: [lace] Lace guild magazine

2010-11-09 Thread Claire Allen
Hooray. It's arrived! Now I just need time to read it. Claire Kent,UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 9 Nov 2010, at 18:32, J-D Hammett wrote: Hi, My 'Lace' was on the mat waiting for me when I got home today. It will have to wait until I have

Re: [lace] Lace Guild magazine

2010-11-08 Thread Claire Allen
Still waiting for mine. Claire Kent,UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. Hi All For those of you living in the UK, have you all received your copy of Lace this quarter? I have just had a phone call from a friend saying that she and several others

Re: [lace] Lace guild magazine

2010-11-08 Thread Claire Allen
cold wet and miserable and it took me 2 hours to get home from teaching my class today. (It usually takes 25 minutes) Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 8 Nov 2010, at 19:35, Angela wrote: Looking forward to the bumper edition and Jill you said page 40

Re: [lace] The Lace Guild of England

2010-11-05 Thread Claire Allen
it arrives I shall enjoy reading it. Claire Allen Kent,UK www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 5 Nov 2010, at 19:48, Sister Claire wrote: Indeed. I have never complained about the price, nor about the fact that international members do not have access to the library

[lace] Fan Adhesive question

2010-11-01 Thread Claire Allen
using wallpaper paste as the adhesive. Bearing in mind this was written back in the eighties I was wondering what the current thinking was on this and are there any other adhesives that I should be looking at in preference to wallpaper paste? Any advice would be gratefully received Claire

[lace] RE: Fan Adhesive question

2010-11-01 Thread Claire Allen
Hi All. Thank you for all your fan adhesive tips. Much appreciated. Sorry I couldn't reply to you all individually. Regards Claire Allen Kent, UK www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

Re: [lace] Copyright etc.

2010-10-02 Thread Claire Allen
. Just my two pennyworth. Claire Allen Kent, UK staying in and having a lazy day with my son. Might even get my lace out in a minute. www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. That's exactly the questions that came up in a discussion about her on a german lace list

Re: [lace] Re: Bobbin makers

2010-09-29 Thread Claire Allen
( painter of bobbins) SMP Chris Parsons Mr Archer Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 30 Sep 2010, at 05:23, robinl...@socal.rr.com wrote: Alan Sheila Brown alan.d.br...@tesco.net wrote: It would be nice if we posted the names of bobbin makers from whom

Re: [lace] Spangling with beading wire and crimp beads

2010-09-24 Thread Claire Allen
Looks a great spangling method to me. Think I shall have to give that a go. I hate spangling. Claire Allen Kent, UK www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 24 Sep 2010, at 14:42, Rebecca Mikkelsen wrote: How to spangle with beading wire (tiger tail) and crimp beads

[lace] Spangle sizes was:Spangling wire

2010-09-23 Thread Claire Allen
I like my spangles small and neat, just big enough to stop the bobbins rolling and give a little tension on the thread but small enough to not make sewings in my Milanese lace harder. I struggle with continental bobbins and don't enjoy my lace as much when I use them. I like my bobbins smooth

Re: [lace] Claire's lace

2010-09-17 Thread Claire Allen
Thank you so much for your kind compliments. I am looking forward to seeing it again tomorrow. I have quite missed it. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 17 Sep 2010, at 21:44, Lorelei Halley wrote: Claire Your flower is pretty, but your waterlily mat

Re: [lace] LaceNews Blog - new

2010-08-29 Thread Claire Allen
I know what you mean Lorri, but you can subscribe and it will send you a message when it's updated. I like the idea myself. Each to their own. Regards Claire Claire Allen Kent, UK www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 29 Aug 2010, at 18:03, Lorri Ferguson wrote

Re: [lace] Lace Guild Competition

2010-06-28 Thread Claire Allen
Well done! That's fab. It's an amazing feeling isn't it? Congratulations. Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 28 Jun 2010, at 01:11, Jane Partridge wrote: Congratulations, Claire, I'll see you at the presentation For anyone

[lace] RE; lace Guild Competition - Thank you

2010-06-27 Thread Claire Allen
to have had the most fabulous teachers. This really has been an incredible few days. Claire Kent, UK Where her head has grown so big, she not sure if she can get out of the front door. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Lace Guild Competition.

2010-06-25 Thread Claire Allen
I'm so thrilled. I have just received a letter from the Lace Guild to say that I have won a Medal of Excellence for my entry into the Lace Guild competition. Claire Kent, UK Jumping up and down with glee! Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. - To unsubscribe

Re: [lace] Lace Guild Competition.

2010-06-25 Thread Claire Allen
I have posted on my blog about my lace, with pictures. Here if you would like to see. www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Claire Kent, UK Where I still can't quite believe it. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 25 Jun 2010, at 14:00, Ilse Depaepe wrote: Dear

Re: [lace] Lace Guild Competition.

2010-06-25 Thread Claire Allen
I think she meant has used waterlilies in designs as opposed to used mine. No I don't have the pattern for sale or in a book. Well not yet anyway. Would be nice to in the future. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 25 Jun 2010, at 20:36, Agnes Boddington

Re: [lace] Lace Guild Competition.

2010-06-25 Thread Claire Allen
Pictures are on my my website at www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 25 Jun 2010, at 22:07, Sue wrote: Congratulations Claire, always nice to see good work rewarded, any chance of pictures on webshots? Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK

Re: [lace] Apology

2010-06-21 Thread Claire Allen
. Hear hear Daphne. I hope all those who helped themselves will see the error of their ways and make a donation at least equal to the pattern price. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

Re: [lace] Pricking card and cereal boxes

2010-05-28 Thread Claire Allen
for many years having been superseded by drafting film many years ago. Claire Kent,UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera

Re: [lace] Silk thread

2010-05-26 Thread Claire Allen
at the time. It looked like a crumpled tangle of threads where the lace has collapsed in on itself. It was beautiful when I used it for my wedding though so I suppose that's all that really matters. Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off

Re: [lace] Bus shelter poster

2010-05-25 Thread Claire Allen
does them. Claire, Kent, UK. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 25 May 2010, at 21:41, lynrbai...@desupernet.net wrote: OK, so I went and saw the picture you took. Yup,it's a lace pillow!! Then I went to the site, and tried to understand the language

[lace] The Lace Guild - Movement

2010-05-25 Thread Claire Allen
Well, I've gone and done it. My entry for the Lace Guild competition is heading to the Lace Guild in the morning after much encouragement from my fellow local lacemakers. Am feeling a bit lost without my piece of lace that I worked so long on. Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen

[lace] Sri Lankan Lacemakers

2010-05-01 Thread Claire Allen
of Hands' I thought people might be interested in looking at their website. www.powerofhandsfoundation.org Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

Re: [lace] Shawl

2010-03-30 Thread Claire Allen
That is beautiful. A real family keepsake for your new grandchild too. Congratulations on your creation and your impending granparenthood. Claire Kent, UK Wet and windy...Again!!! Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 31 Mar 2010, at 05:04, Maxine Diffey

Re: [lace] Belgian Color Code

2010-03-14 Thread Claire Allen
It may well be they are one and the same thing, but personally, I would say a chevron is deeper and a heart is more heart shaped like a chopping a corner out of one side of a diamond. Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 14 Mar 2010, at 16

Re: [lace] Tanne 50

2010-03-04 Thread Claire Allen
Finca 60 is an excellent alternative in my opinion. Most UK suppliers stock this. Regards Claire Kent,UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 4 Mar 2010, at 17:30, Diana Smith wrote: Please can anyone recommend an equivalent to Madeira Tanne 50

Re: [lace] fantastic Binche

2010-02-21 Thread Claire Allen
I think this is the point. If you don't want people to use and abuse your images etc then don't put it in a publicly accessible place. There are a lot of good and friendly people in the world and there are a lot of unscrupulous ones out there too. As long as we realise this before baring our souls

Re: [lace] fantastic Binche

2010-02-19 Thread Claire Allen
don't read Dutch I don't know whether the blog author mentions anything about pictures being or not being her own. Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 19 Feb 2010, at 10:54, Brenda Paternoster wrote: We've had discussions about this site

Re: [lace] Early lace

2010-02-17 Thread Claire Allen
Just googled this magnifier and found that QVC have this in stock in the UK for £51.36 inc PP. Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 17 Feb 2010, at 07:11, Alex Stillwell wrote I recommend the Veho x400 magnifier that connects to a computer

Re: [lace] Oxfam books

2010-02-13 Thread Claire Allen
in the Canterbury shop. Also if you have books that are in high street stores round the country and on the website you run the risk of someone trying to buy them online and finding the books have already been purchased in the stores. Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I

Re: [lace] Trimming posts

2010-02-11 Thread Claire Allen
Guilty as charged. I hadn't realised I was leaving some of my replies so long. Situation dealt with ;o) Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 11 Feb 2010, at 16:06, Susan Reishus wrote: People don't trim their posts, (1-3 seconds of cut

Re: [lace] Re: Breaking and Twist to Thread

2010-02-08 Thread Claire Allen
and find from time to time I need to give my bobbins a twist the other way to put the twist back on the thread. Claire Kent,UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 8 Feb 2010, at 17:32, Susan Reishus wrote: With all due respect, I have to disagree, Francis

Re: [lace] Old lace books for sale

2010-02-07 Thread Claire Allen
It was I who bought the lace books at Oxfam, and yes, it was Canterbury. Thank you for the info on their website too. Claire Kent,UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off On 7 Feb 2010, at 23:41, Linda Walton wrote: Recently, someone - but I'm afraid I've

[lace] Re: [lace-chat] miss channers mat

2010-02-06 Thread Claire Allen
I never tire of looking at this wonderful lace when people have made it. I would love to make it one day. Just need to come across the pattern. One must always live in hope I suppose. Claire Kent, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off. On 6 Feb 2010

[lace] RE: Yippee

2010-02-05 Thread Claire Allen
That was quick. I got mine in the UK on Tuesday this week. Claire Kent, UK. Still going through my stack of new (to me) lace books. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] RE: Needle lace and colors

2010-01-31 Thread Claire Allen
When I work my cordonette I usually lay in a couple of threads in the colour I am buttonholing with. These threads and the snugly worked buttonhole over the top will more than cover the base thread you have used for the foundation I would think. Hope this helps Claire Kent, UK. Leonore

[lace] RE: Loopy scarf

2010-01-19 Thread Claire Allen
, UK Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off I'm working on a variety of torchon corners for Lace Guild Convention - and picking brains as to how a scarf was made. DD was given a scarf for Christmas, but it's really not her colour so she gave it to me at the weekend

[lace] Napoleonic lace

2009-10-02 Thread Claire Allen
ultimately the question is can she legitimately make torchon lace for them? Many thanks in advance Claire, Kent,UK. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] Lace software thanks

2009-07-07 Thread Claire Allen
then. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Lace design software

2009-06-28 Thread Claire Allen
for my liking. Claire Allen www.bonitocrafts.co.uk Crafty stuff I want to show off - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] RE:Seven Competition Visitors Award

2007-09-29 Thread Claire Allen
Jacquie said I know she won't 'blow her own trumpet' but I am happy to do it for her. Thank you to everyone who voted for her! She certainly wouldn't. That's Jill for you. I am so pleased for her it truly is a beautiful piece of lace and I aspire to creating work as lovely as hers.

Re: [lace] round grids

2005-10-23 Thread Claire Allen
All you Mac users out there. I use Illustrator for my lace pattern drafting. The current version creates tailored polar grids. Anyone who is interested and has illustrator email me and I can give you some pointers. Claire Kent, UK On 23 Oct 2005, at 7:27:pm, Jo Falkink wrote: Hello

Re: [lace] Paper string

2005-10-20 Thread Claire Allen
Hi Irene, You can buy paper string in the shops for gift wrapping but in my experience it is not suitable to use for anything other than a gimp thread as it generally doesn't open up as nicely as the stuff you can get from Tim Parker. Also if it does open out the colour is often only on

Re: [lace] Re: That Tonder book on ebay

2005-09-30 Thread Claire Allen
There was only one person bidding. Claire Kent,UK On 30 Sep 2005, at 2:26:am, Tamara P Duvall wrote: On Sep 29, 2005, at 12:18, Claire Allen wrote: It actually sold for £75!! /rushes to check that own mint condition copy is still on bookshelf Yikes! That's over $130, before postage

Re: [lace] From a newbie to lace.....

2005-09-30 Thread Claire Allen
Unfortunately the lacemaking world is not large enough for the big publishers to consider it worthwhile to keep these books in print. However, Batsford do seem to be re issuing quite a few recently and commissioning new ones, so maybe they have got the hint. I bought my issue of that

[lace] That Tonder book on ebay

2005-09-29 Thread Claire Allen
It actually sold for £75!! /rushes to check that own mint condition copy is still on bookshelf http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=8337319454 Claire Kent, UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write

Re: [lace] Italian website

2005-09-24 Thread Claire Allen
It was interesting to see all the different bobbins in the catalogue too. Under Fuselli in catalogo section. Didn't someone have a web page ll about bobbins? This might be of interest to them. Claire Kent, UK On 24 Sep 2005, at 6:28:am, Bev Walker wrote: This is a nice website, clear

[lace] London Bombings Personal Emergency List

2005-07-08 Thread Claire Allen
it happened. This country has seen this type of attack many times over the years from the IRA and others they will not beat us no matter how hard they try. Claire Allen Kent, UK On 8 Jul 2005, at 12:20:am, Dora Smith wrote: I wouldn't be TOO worried! London is a huge city! One

[lace] plea for mystery lacemaker

2005-07-06 Thread Claire Allen
Hopefully Claire Allen Kent, UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Birthday Honours list

2005-06-11 Thread Claire Allen
this for 'Services to the art of lacemaking' Claire Allen Kent,UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] 1st Piece

2005-05-26 Thread Claire Allen
Well done you. I can see that you have improved as you went round the piece. Quite a challenge for your first piece I think, roseground can take a little getting your head round, if it's your 3rd or 4th piece of lace but on your first!? I for one am very impressed. Regards Claire

Re: [lace] Re: crazy idea

2005-05-02 Thread Claire Allen
Or an even more crazy idea. Get him away from computers altogether for the duration of the holiday. It won't kill him, and he might even enjoy the change. On 2 May 2005, at 4:20 am, Eileen Lee wrote: One last thought on ideas for your teenage son who plays computer games: make sure that

Re: [lace] laminating

2005-04-16 Thread Claire Allen
Hear hear. I have been using a laminator for some time now. I thought I had discovered a great new idea , then I saw on your website that you do them too. Great minds think alike I suppose. I believe Staples in the UK often have good deals on laminators. It's certainly where I go for my

Re: [lace] the start of Finca

2005-04-16 Thread Claire Allen
One of the benefits of a thread made specifically for lace. I too love it. It makes the nicest lace. Claire, Kent UK On 15 Apr 2005, at 10:04 pm, Maureen Harvey wrote: Hi Vivienne and all spiders, I totally agree with you, I first purchased Finca thread from you at a lace day after seing lots of

Re: [lace] laminating

2005-04-16 Thread Claire Allen
No such worries with laminate. It pricks though beautifully, you have no need to lube with beeswax and you don't get any sticky residue like you can get with blue tacky. Claire Kent,UK On 16 Apr 2005, at 6:58 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 15/04/2005 15:01:13 GMT Daylight Time,

Re: [lace] Laminating patterns

2005-04-16 Thread Claire Allen
I got my pouches from Staples. Matte finish A4 were the ones that I bought. They were about £17 for a pack of 100. That should last me a fair while. I use them when I am doing workshops and they have been welcomed greatly. Claire Kent, UK On 16 Apr 2005, at 5:45 pm, Christine Lardner wrote:

Re: [lace] I was stuck, but now it's done

2005-04-04 Thread Claire Allen
That's lovely. I love your purple people eater. Claire Kent, UK Dull and looking like rain so trying to find things to occupy my 7 year old. On 4 Apr 2005, at 11:09 am, Patty Dowden wrote: Hi Spiders, I was working on a wire interpretation of one of Tamara's 2 Pair Inventions, but I got stuck

Re: [lace] threads

2005-03-13 Thread Claire Allen
I feel that Brenda Paternoster's book might be just what you need to answer all of these questions. She explains very clearly how the thread counts work and also is the most comprehensive thread comparison list I have ever come across. I would say that broder machine is the same as the

Re: [lace] Barry Biggins new desing book on ebay

2005-03-09 Thread Claire Allen
It never ceases to amaze me how daft some people can be when it comes to ebay. Like they say. There's one born every minute. Claire Kent,UK On 9 Mar 2005, at 6:23 pm, Jean Nathan wrote: You'll never believe that Barry Biggins new design book on ebay (currently available direct from him at

Re: [lace] block pillow making

2005-03-08 Thread Claire Allen
Smaller tummies would too ;o) But if you're anything like me that's not very likely. Doesn't matter what I do my tummy is as stubborn as they come and just stays put. But then as a lady once said to me, I am built for comfort not for speed. Claire Kent,UK On 8 Mar 2005, at 3:56 pm, Sue Babbs

Re: [lace] How old are Patricia Read and Lucy Kincaid?

2005-03-06 Thread Claire Allen
I'm sure that would make Pat Read chuckle. I don't know if Jane is currently subscribing to the list to see this. Claire Kent,UK On 5 Mar 2005, at 10:28 pm, Jean Nathan wrote: There's a copy of NEW BRAIDS AND DESIGNS IN MILANESE LACE. By Patricia Read and Lucy Kincaid on ebay described:

Re: [lace] Danish Flower Thread

2005-03-01 Thread Claire Allen
I'm afraid they discontinued flower thread several years ago. In the UK at any rate. Claire Kent,UK On 1 Mar 2005, at 12:01 pm, Bridget Marrow wrote: Reading about DMC's new linen thread reminds me that they seem to have given up supplying Danish Flower Thread. Does anyone know of another

  1   2   >