Re: [lace] History of Lace Knitting

2011-02-09 Thread Clay Blackwell
, and influenced the development in other countries, but she believes that the art actually developed much earlier, perhaps in India or Greece. Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA On 2/9/2011 8:59 AM, David C COLLYER wrote: Nathalie, Also I am on the lookout for information on the history

Re: [lace] Steam Irons that Leak

2011-02-08 Thread Clay Blackwell
Actually, there is such a think already on the market. Mine was made for quilting, specifically applique quilting where the creases have to be just perfect. It is made of a silicone material and is semi-transparent. It also does not adhere to any bonding material that might be used on the

Re: [lace] Steam Irons that Leak

2011-02-08 Thread Clay Blackwell
I stand corrected! Mine is also teflon, not silicone! Clay On 2/8/2011 8:05 AM, Margot Walker wrote: I have something similar, made of teflon. It works beautifully. You can see it here: http://tinyurl.com/4h4rpxr On 8 Feb 2011, at 08:46, Clay Blackwell wrote: Actually

[lace] Colorful lace shawl on ebay

2011-02-08 Thread Clay Blackwell
on the item, but it passed my established figure well before the auction was over. I congratulate the winning bidder! Their price really wasn't too high - just more that I was ready to spend today! I hope I get to see this sometime! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA Lace at Sweet Briar

Re: [lace] lace on ebay

2011-02-06 Thread Clay Blackwell
Yes, sadly enough this is true. And increasingly couples are divorcing before the wedding bills have been paid off! Clay On 2/6/2011 4:32 PM, dmt11h...@aol.com wrote: Anything that can be worn by a bride brings the price up, as you are then in the bridal market, not the lace collectors

Re: [lace] RE: [bobbinlace] Chantilly lace fan

2011-02-06 Thread Clay Blackwell
One reason you sometimes see fansticks described as faux when they could be real is that in many countries it is illegal to sell, or ship out of the country, real tortoise shell, and while the faux may diminish the price they can get, the real could get the entire auction canceled, or the

Re: [lace] textile versions of Judith and Holofernes

2011-02-04 Thread Clay Blackwell
I had just read Devon's post about Judith and Holofernes lace when I went to Netflix to check my queue. To my surprise, one of the films recommended for me was One Night with The King, a 2006 film about Judith and Holofernes. And, it's available for streaming, if anyone is interested. Clay

Re: [lace] Puncetto Valsesiano tutorial - Web pattern

2011-02-03 Thread Clay Blackwell
Wow! That's a lot of work, but just keep in mind how many lacemakers will benefit from this!! I'm fascinated with the dancing threads in your Flash animation, and with the little tiny bit of needle-lace experience I've had, I really think I could do this! Now, to carve out the time...

Re: [lace-chat] Belgium

2011-02-02 Thread Clay Blackwell
I spent two weeks in Belgium in September of last year, and can attest to the fact that there is something to be seen anywhere she finds herself!! While Belgium is a relatively small country, one could still spend a day or more in each place, just exploring all there is to be seen. So it

Re: [lace-chat] Valentine customs

2011-02-01 Thread Clay Blackwell
I'm not aware of any customs like this in the area I live in the US (Mid Atlantic region - Virginia specifically). What *is* traditional is for children to make (the old days) or buy valentines to share with all their classmates and friends. Sadly, I think that some schools now have stopped

Re: [lace-chat] Very smart CSI question ..

2011-01-30 Thread Clay Blackwell
I did not get the correct answer either (and after reading through, was relieved!!). I posed the question to my DH, and he had absolutely no idea about an answer. So, I'm sleeping soundly tonight, as usual. On the other hand, I suspect with all of the CSI episodes out there, if your DH

Re: [lace] RE: [bobbinlace] App for lace designers with Macs

2011-01-29 Thread Clay Blackwell
the trusted programs I use. *However* it has struck me that many, many more of my friends on Arachne are also far more computer literate than I am, and I just want to say... Thank you for paving the way for those of us who just make lace!!! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA On 1/29/2011 4

Re: [lace] lace photos

2011-01-24 Thread Clay Blackwell
Well, now I feel positively, absolutely inadequate! What stunning work!!! Clay On 1/24/2011 2:44 PM, Lorelei Halley wrote: Hello Here are some Russian (I think) bobbinlace clothes, evening wear. http://picasaweb.google.com/116123880781256601574/201002# - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] Tatting with Bobbins

2011-01-22 Thread Clay Blackwell
What I find interesting about this is the fact that the mix-up occurs in a translation of a foreign language. We've all encountered people who insist that what we're doing is tatting! For all we know, there was a long-held belief in some foreign countries that the terms tatting and bobbin

Re: [lace] How do you feel about Restored Bobbins?

2011-01-20 Thread Clay Blackwell
Thank you for bringing up this thread, Brian! Many years ago, I was fortunate to hear a lecture about old bobbins. The speaker was Holly VanSciver, and I consider her a knowledgeable and sensible resource! Her advice about restoring bobbins (in response to a question from the audience) was

Re: [lace] How do you feel about Restored Bobbins?

2011-01-20 Thread Clay Blackwell
Well, Malvary... here's an idea that just popped into my head! How about you get some colorful FIMO, and work that into the ridges of the bands/plugs, and then let it dry. I think that once it's dry, it's fairly durable. But, if you ever wanted it off, it could be chipped out. If you got

Re: [lace] How do you feel about Restored Bobbins?

2011-01-20 Thread Clay Blackwell
Well, scratch *that* idea! But the FIMO drys at room temperature, so that could work. Clay On 1/20/2011 10:12 AM, Sue Babbs wrote: A LOT of heat is required to use the silver clay. I went to a workshop in it once, and then discovered you would need a min-kiln at least to cook it. - To

[lace] Lace Bicycle basket

2011-01-19 Thread Clay Blackwell
Just what we've all been waiting for: a lace-y bicycle basket! It actually looks functional! http://www.plasticashop.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRODStore_Code=PProduct_Code=CARRIEBICBASKTCategory_Code=SG or - *http://tinyurl.com/6ry2jn* Clay - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace-chat] Mexican TV

2011-01-19 Thread Clay Blackwell
Absolutely astounding!!! I would love to see this film!!! I remember when Penny was much more active on the list, and it is obvious to me that she is absorbed in other things at the moment. If anyone learns when these films are shown on U.S. TV, please alert us!! Clay On 1/19/2011 5:04

Re: [lace] lace photos

2011-01-18 Thread Clay Blackwell
. A friend was able to scan the prickings and print them so they have a white background. But I'm happy to have learned this interesting bit about Tonder! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA On 1/18/2011 9:24 AM, lynrbai...@desupernet.net wrote: Fascinating pictures. Lovely lace, done

Re: [lace] Showing lacemaking on Larkrise to Candleford

2011-01-16 Thread Clay Blackwell
How envious I am that you are all able to see this show! We don't get it in the US until the shows are released in video format, and then I can get it from Netflix. DH and I devoured the first two seasons in very short order last year, and are eagerly awaiting the release of season 3. What

Re: [lace-chat] Names

2011-01-14 Thread Clay Blackwell
One of my husband's best friends from childhood was named James Dick (Dick was his last name). His father was Dr. Dick (and he was a proctologist). James met a woman who refused to even go out with him at first, but finally agreed, and they ended up getting married. Her name was Anita. She

Re: [lace-chat] Re: [lace] English English

2011-01-12 Thread Clay Blackwell
I used to think how nice it would be to see my weight, written in kilos, not pounds!!! Somehow, I think the novelty would wear off, the it would seem even harder to lose weight Clay On 1/12/2011 4:59 PM, Lora wrote: In Scotland it's quite common, in order to make complaints about the

Re: [lace] Lacemakers in Queensland, Australia

2011-01-04 Thread Clay Blackwell
Thank you, Jeri, for addressing this to the entire list. I stand ready to assist in helping fellow lacemakers. Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA On 1/4/2011 1:17 PM, jeria...@aol.com wrote: Dear Lacemakers in Queensland, The flooding of such a huge area of the Australian continent

Re: [lace] Lace in Monica Ferris books

2011-01-01 Thread Clay Blackwell
Actually, quite a few years ago when she had only published three of four of her books, I wrote to her and encouraged her to do something with bobbin lace. She replied that she needed to learn more about making bobbin lace before she attempted that, but was very interested. She had learned

Re: [lace] Kitty Mason, MBE

2010-12-31 Thread Clay Blackwell
This is not a first, but is still a wonderful recognition! In 1997, Elsie Luxton was awarded this honor for her work in Honiton Lace. There may have been others prior to that, but it would have been before my time! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA On 12/31/2010 7:31 PM, Linda Walton

Re: [lace] Kitty Mason, MBE

2010-12-31 Thread Clay Blackwell
And, prior to that (thanks to Google!), Pat Read and Pamela Nottingham were also recipients! So, this seems to bring the total to four. Clay On 12/31/2010 8:14 PM, Clay Blackwell wrote: This is not a first, but is still a wonderful recognition! In 1997, Elsie Luxton was awarded this honor

Re: [lace] Wondering about Tamara Duvuall

2010-12-30 Thread Clay Blackwell
Tamara is very much alive and well, and spending a lot of time with other projects. She does post from time to time, but far less frequently than she used to. Clay On 12/29/2010 11:42 PM, Celtic Dream Weaver wrote: I haven't seen anything coming to the list in a while now from Tamara.

Re: [lace] Big postal delays to the USA

2010-12-28 Thread Clay Blackwell
Hi Cearbhael, The Post Bag, essentially, looks a bit like an old fashioned ditty bag used by men for many years... only theirs were made of leather and very stiff and hard. The shape is much like a shoe box! A zipper goes through the center of the box from the bottom of one end to the

Re: [lace] Big postal delays to the USA

2010-12-27 Thread Clay Blackwell
In response to Jean's post, I have to say that she was far more worried than I was! Admittedly, I have not had to wait this long for a package from any point outside the US... and I've had a lot of international shipments since discovering PayPal!! But clearly this has been an unusual year,

Re: [lace-chat] Did I read that sign right??

2010-12-22 Thread Clay Blackwell
This is absolutely my favorite!! I shall tootle with vigor the next time someone obstacles my passage!!! Clay On 12/22/2010 2:30 PM, Lora wrote: From a brochure of a car rental firm in Tokyo: When passenger of foot heave in sight, tootle the horn. Trumpet him melodiously at first, but if he

Re: [lace] Correspondence on some bobbins on eBay

2010-12-18 Thread Clay Blackwell
Doesn't surprise me that the wife of a person like this sees prostitution as something productive. Clay On 12/18/2010 7:21 AM, Laurie Waters wrote: Don't take it too bad Brian. I once dared to suggest privately to an Ebay seller that a 'handmade white Chantilly shawl' was actually machine

Re: [lace] Metropolitan Museum of Art's lace collection on line

2010-12-18 Thread Clay Blackwell
Since you've had access to much of this collection for a long time, and your cup runneth over, just imagine how those of us in the backwoods of this country must feel!! Thanks so much for giving us a heads-up on this, and let the MOMA know that they have just given the lace world an

Re: [lace] bobbin lace in print in English

2010-12-18 Thread Clay Blackwell
I think it is important for us to differentiate between what *we* have always thought, and what the writers of the particular books which were searched thought! I'm curious how the search works too... is it looking for word combinations that are exact, as in bobbin lace but not lace bobbin?

Re: [lace] Correspondence on some bobbins on eBay

2010-12-17 Thread Clay Blackwell
Dear Brian - Thanks for sharing this! Sadly, my experience in recent years has been that too many of the sellers on eBay are cut from the same cloth as this seller. However, I think your note to him/her was well put, and your response to him/her was brilliant! I shall avoid this seller.

Re: [lace] Final note on the eBay thing

2010-12-17 Thread Clay Blackwell
Dear Brian, You may go away with your head held high! You are not silly, but simply have a much more refined standard with regard to the historic relevance of things than this person who is only interested in profit. Even so, he hasn't a clue, since the set of four would probably draw far

Re: [lace] Re: Question

2010-12-12 Thread Clay Blackwell
Do you mean to post to the website? Jenny Brandis is the one who gathers the pictures and prickings, and she posts them to her website for everyone to see. Send your picture and pricking to Jenny at je...@brandis.com.au. Clay On 12/12/2010 10:03 AM, Ilske Thomsen wrote: Hello

Re: [lace] Crystal Palace bobbins?

2010-12-10 Thread Clay Blackwell
Well, I hadn't thought to look at the Springett book, but when I did, there it is... (page 73) And David identifies this as ivory - saying it is a rare example. But... he also says it was made in the early 20th Century, so if this is true, then it had nothing to do with the Crystal Palace

[lace] Crystal Palace bobbins?

2010-12-09 Thread Clay Blackwell
, I'm curious about whether these were, in fact, made specifically for this Exhibition. Does anyone know any more about them? Tiny Url: *http://tinyurl.com/25jnogz *Clay* *Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA* * - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

Re: [lace] Lace bobbin...and types

2010-12-09 Thread Clay Blackwell
customer, and wish the best for another lacemaker! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA On 12/9/2010 5:00 PM, Celtic Dream Weaver wrote: I still have some bobbins on ebay. I have decided I am not going to paint anymore. It takes me a long time to paint the bobbins I paint. I don't know how

Re: [lace] Christmas Lace arrived

2010-12-09 Thread Clay Blackwell
You are indeed lucky, Alice!! I am eagerly waiting for a package posted to me from the UK sixteen days ago!! I'm suspecting that it may be log-jammed in customs. It is, however, larger than a flat packet, so that may be part of the problem. But every day, I'm just *sure* this is the day it

Re: [lace] Lace Makers Lamps, and Books with Information on Tools

2010-12-07 Thread Clay Blackwell
I cannot agree more with Jeri on her assessment of this book! I bought it immediately after it was released (with the translation), and have enjoyed it over and over again. It is a beautiful resource. However, it is my understanding that the book has long been out of print. Those vendors

Re: [lace] Fw: lace nails

2010-12-07 Thread Clay Blackwell
Oh yeah! Now I know what to do with the scraps after I do a join!!! I'll have two pieces to cut to fit hmmm... big decision... which two fingers will wear the lace? : p Clay On 12/7/2010 6:57 PM, Janice Blair wrote: Saw the following on the Rachel Ray website, usually I go there for

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

2010-12-03 Thread Clay Blackwell
Some of those dregs of humanity use TiVo (or similar technology) to record what they're watching, and then transfer it to a DVD. Just saying... And it isn't illegal if they're doing it for their own enjoyment, and do not profit from it. I thoroughly enjoyed the Larkrise to Candleford

[lace] Fwd: FW: Lightning in a Jar

2010-12-03 Thread Clay Blackwell
I think this is an amazing perspective on our world, and our lives. It's one of those things that is good enough to see over and over. So... pass it on! Clay [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/vnd] - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

[lace] RE: Lace: FWD: Lightening in a Jar

2010-12-03 Thread Clay Blackwell
Sorry everyone... my computer had a mind of its own when it selected Arachne to receive this... I know that photos can't be sent via the list. If anyone is burning to know what it was, let me know and I'll send it directly. Clay On 12/3/2010 7:14 PM, Clay Blackwell wrote: I think

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

2010-12-03 Thread Clay Blackwell
Some of those dregs of humanity use TiVo (or similar technology) to record what they're watching, and then transfer it to a DVD. Just saying... And it isn't illegal if they're doing it for their own enjoyment, and do not profit from it. I thoroughly enjoyed the Larkrise to Candleford

Re: [lace-chat] :-) Fw: Benefits of green tea

2010-12-03 Thread Clay Blackwell
I don't like that doctor at all... The Benefits Of Green Tea ... The Doctor replied, Excellent ... so now you can see why keeping your mouth shut is such a good idea!!! To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat

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

2010-12-02 Thread Clay Blackwell
I am also frustrated that we can't access these shows! I recently learned about Hulu.com, where all sorts of movies and TV shows can be watched whenever you want over your computer. If you pay a fee, you can also watch on your TV, iPod, iPad, etc... They have all sorts of obscure stuff, but

Re: [lace-chat] Quilt on eBay

2010-11-27 Thread Clay Blackwell
It's a lovely quilt, and a wonderful cause. I hope it draws many more bids!! And here's a tiny url, in case the link came through on two lines... *http://tinyurl.com/36s7l2x* Clay On 11/27/2010 5:54 AM, Margery Allcock wrote: Pleas have a look at item 250729331607 on eBay. It's a quilt

Re: [lace] Cheers

2010-11-23 Thread Clay Blackwell
Excellent work, Betty Ann!! The lace is beautiful, and the article is extremely well done! Hugs, Clay On 11/23/2010 1:21 AM, Clive Betty Rice wrote: Dear Jaboteers and Other Lacemakers, I told you all about my being intervied last summer for my Bridgewater College alumni magazine. The

Re: [lace] treating hands for handling silk

2010-11-20 Thread Clay Blackwell
I've discovered a very nice solution: It's called Gloves in a Bottle and is wonderful for smoothing the hands. It should be applied beforehand, to give it time to absorb. It leaves no greasy residue, and, in fact, once it has absorbed, it won't wash off (because it's in the skin). So put

Re: [lace] Silk threads

2010-11-19 Thread Clay Blackwell
I can only imagine the challenge of working tallies in silk!! better with practice would definitely be applicable here!! Clay On 11/19/2010 12:02 AM, Noelene Lafferty wrote: I've recently acquired a copy of Cluny de Brioude dentelle polychrome by Odette Arpin. It inspires me to persevere

Re: [lace] the lacemakers of Artois

2010-11-19 Thread Clay Blackwell
That was delightful! Thank you for sharing it, Tess! I'll look forward to seeing the knitting, etc., if they come your way! Clay On 11/19/2010 11:57 AM, tess parrish wrote: Even if you don't understand French, please go through this whole film:

Re: [lace-chat] 16th century gift of the sable

2010-11-16 Thread Clay Blackwell
Oh my... looking at the women holding those little dead animals made me shudder to think what the animal rights people would do with that fashion now!!! Clay On 11/16/2010 11:06 AM, Linda Walton wrote: Tatman wrote: [snip] I have a friend who is reading a book that takes place in the 16th

Re: [lace] right vs wrong sides

2010-11-09 Thread Clay Blackwell
In Flanders and Binche, the lace is worked with the wrong side up. In Binche, this is because we add pairs and throw them out frequently, and when the lace is taken off the pillow and the threads trimmed, the tiny little whiskers are on the wrong side. And my argument for Flanders is that

Re: [lace] Lace Days in the UK!

2010-11-08 Thread Clay Blackwell
/ /I live on the east coast of the US in Virginia, don't like airports at all (although once air-borne, I'm fine...), and I definitely don't have a bottonless wallet. But it *is* a nice fantasy! And then there's the issue of the currency exchange, which right now doesn't inspire me to buy a

[lace] Lace Days in the UK!

2010-11-07 Thread Clay Blackwell
lace days within that travel time! What a luxury, to be is such a place!! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA - 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-chat] Has anyone bought a good dishwasher lately

2010-11-05 Thread Clay Blackwell
We had to replace a 10 - 15 year old dishwasher three or four years ago, and at the advice of a friend, bought a Kitchen-Aid, which was also highly rated by Consumer Reports. It claimed to be energy-star, and to be ultra-quiet. It actually cleans dishes better than any dishwasher I've ever

Re: [lace] Visit to Brussels

2010-10-27 Thread Clay Blackwell
Like Brugge, Brussels has a lace shop on every block, it seems. But most are tourist places, with lace made in China and/or by machine. Still, if you wander in and ask for the hand-made lace, they usually have a section in the back somewhere, or on display on the walls. (eek... poor

[lace] Lace hats!

2010-10-26 Thread Clay Blackwell
Look what you can do it you use an old felt hat as a pillow!! I love the results... http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16315/beautiful-bobbin-lace-hats Clay - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] Lace hats!

2010-10-26 Thread Clay Blackwell
I agree! But something that I noted was that this was apparently a rogue fiber artist who saw bobbin lace being done, and then flew off in her own direction. I'm impressed with her ability to pull this off! Clay On 10/26/2010 7:58 PM, dmt11h...@aol.com wrote: As marvelous an idea that it is

Re: [lace] Lace hats!

2010-10-26 Thread Clay Blackwell
Exactly... please note my previous reply to Devon. Now *here* is a serious fiber artist!! Clay On 10/26/2010 8:16 PM, Sue Babbs wrote: Having worked lace on the face of a polystyrene head, I can tell you that it is challenging and very awkward to do. I can imagine the hat would be similar

Re: [lace-chat] Cell phones

2010-10-22 Thread Clay Blackwell
Internet connection here is done via cable in many instances. This is what provides the high-speed connection for us, and comes in on a line which used to provide television programming (that is now provided by satellite service). In some parts of the city, there is a blazing high speed

Re: [lace] lace use for iTouch?

2010-10-21 Thread Clay Blackwell
I find that when I'm in a workshop, I'm distracted by the activity and sounds around me, so I load my iPod Touch with music and listen to it while I'm making lace. It masks the sounds around me and I can stay better focused. There is an app for a clock which includes a timer. You can set it

Re: [lace-chat] Cell phones: was: Re: Truths for mature adults

2010-10-21 Thread Clay Blackwell
On 10/19/10 2:55 PM, dmt11h...@aol.com wrote: Then your husband won't be able to locate you when you get separated in the mall, one of the most important advantages of cell phone use. Mall? Me and him? Together, on the same day? I laughed out loud!! DH would rather have a root canal than

Re: [lace-chat] Cell phones

2010-10-21 Thread Clay Blackwell
I love all of the features of my iPod Touch, and wouldn't mind having the phone as well, but I absolutely can't justify the expense of the phone or the monthly fees when I don't use the phone that much. However, I'm looking in to getting a used iPhone which has been unlocked, and then I could

Re: [lace-chat] Re: Cell phones

2010-10-21 Thread Clay Blackwell
Mark, I have to admit that I got my iPod Touch from my DD when she absolutely *had* to have the newer model. So I got it for half price, and she was happy to apply that to her new Touch. I've had it a couple of years now, and I still use it quite a bit... I never go to the doctor's office

Re: [lace-chat] Re: Cell phones

2010-10-21 Thread Clay Blackwell
I think I understand the attraction of texting... although I personally hate it and don't have a text plan. You can sit in a deadly boring meeting and text with the object of your affections for hours without disturbing anyone... especially if you sit in the back, alone. I suspect that on

Re: [lace] Spangled Bobbins

2010-10-20 Thread Clay Blackwell
Jacquie, is the book you're referring to Lace and Bobbins by T.L. Heutson? I've just pulled my copy off the shelf, and have discovered two interesting statements... First, he refers to, ... some wooden bobbins which did not have any spangles. These were called 'dumps' and they are smaller

Re: [lace] Spangled Bobbins

2010-10-20 Thread Clay Blackwell
I have about 500 Binche bobbins that I bought from Holly, and they are smaller than the usual Binche bobbins... but not by much. Still, I love working with these bobbins when I'm doing a large Binche project. I'm not sure my fingers could cope with anything smaller than the 3 3/8 fine

Re: [lace] Regarding spangling

2010-10-18 Thread Clay Blackwell
Somewhere in the back of my mind, I have a vague recollection of a discussion of Danish bobbins. The bulb on the end of the bobbin helped the lacemaker pick up the shank of the bobbin easily and quickly, but because it (and the head) were the only part of the bobbin which rested on the

Re: [lace] Origin of spangles (English)

2010-10-17 Thread Clay Blackwell
There is some evidence that not all English bobbins were spangled by running the spangle through a hole. Some old bobbins have the spangles attached by a collar wound around the end of the bobbin. Clay On 10/16/2010 9:38 PM, Brian Lemin wrote: The significance of the bobbins being drilled or

Re: [lace] Tying thread on bobbins

2010-10-10 Thread Clay Blackwell
There is another kind of tape which I find useful for taming those wild fibers that don't want to hold a hitch... It is called, Hugo's Amazing Tape, and does not have any adhesive at all. Instead, it is a stretchy, clear film which sticks to itself when stretched. So a wrap around the

Re: [lace] Tying thread on bobbins

2010-10-10 Thread Clay Blackwell
tangled very easily, if you can't fasten off the end Sue - Original Message - From: Clay Blackwell clayblackw...@comcast.net To: Marji Sakievich marjidee...@yahoo.com Cc: lace@arachne.com Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 7:53 AM Subject: Re: [lace] Tying thread on bobbins

Re: [lace] Tying thread on bobbins

2010-10-10 Thread Clay Blackwell
That generic packing stuff may be thinner, and harder to work with on bobbins. The packing stuff I'm familiar with is like a giant roll of plastic wrap for food. This tape stuff is probably four-times thicker, and a lot more sturdy... it hold up to a lot of stretching and releasing. Clay

Re: [lace] thread clamp... was tying thread on bobbins

2010-10-08 Thread Clay Blackwell
! ; ) Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA On 10/8/2010 2:40 PM, Janice Blair wrote: I have been collecting fancy hackle pliers and love the ones made by Richard Worthen. I usually try to buy them when he is at conventions. I have seen his work on www.Etsy under bobbin lace and he calls them

Re: [lace] Tying thread on bobbins

2010-10-08 Thread Clay Blackwell
And I would call that a very smart exception to the rule!! Clay On 10/8/2010 4:13 PM, C Johnson wrote: Hi All, I tie my thread on my bobbins, for three reasons. * Demonstrating at my favorite park (Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area) in Morris, Illinois, I am sometimes in the Cragg

Re: [lace] thread clamp... was tying thread on bobbins

2010-10-08 Thread Clay Blackwell
My guess is that unless a supplier in UK has seen them at IOLI while vending, or had someone show them a clamp they bought in the US, they wouldn't know about them. However, I suggest that you refer them to Janice's information on Richard Worthen, and once they see what the swivel-hackle

[lace] Re: Posh Bags

2010-10-07 Thread Clay Blackwell
one. Does Janette still make them? Did anyone have any success contacting her? And... if all else fails, is there anyone who *has* one of these bags who doesn't use it and would like to sell it? Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace] Bobbin makers and decorators

2010-10-02 Thread Clay Blackwell
Well then... the website Bobbi proposed a few days ago and that I promised yesterday, and sealed the deal for today will not be necessary. Take it away, Jenny! You have far more time and energy for this that I probably do... Clay On 10/2/2010 9:03 AM, Jenny Brandis wrote: The last few

Re: [lace] Bobbin makers

2010-10-01 Thread Clay Blackwell
Thanks for this nice list, Janice! Except for Mike Bester, I am not familiar with any of them! All the more reason to set up a website! I have access to web space, and I will be seeing someone tomorrow (I hope...) to discuss the feasibility of setting up a website of my own, and if it's

Re: [lace] Bobbin makers

2010-10-01 Thread Clay Blackwell
I have to agree with you 100%!! Her painting just boggles my mind!! I don't have many of them, but the ones I have are precious to me. Clay IMHO, Janet Retter (England) is the best bobbin painter in the universe! I have 39 of her bobbins - 28 of which I commissioned and which I call My

Re: [lace] bobbin makers

2010-10-01 Thread Clay Blackwell
Thanks, Eve, for adding Mr. Gates first name!! He is definitely the one, and they are wonderful bobbins. Thanks also for the additional names! Clay On 10/1/2010 8:57 AM, Eve Morton wrote: I believe they were made by Harry Gates, Shirley's husband. I am also enjoying this thread. To add

Re: [lace] bobbin makers

2010-09-30 Thread Clay Blackwell
Excellent list, Bobbi!! A couple of edits... Alison T is Alison Tolsen, I believe. Mr. Archer is now Ben. (His father was A.R.) Matthew Hester is the bobbin turner, his wife Jenny is the one who does the wonderful pyrography. And the name Shirley Gates suddenly rang a bell for me. Is

Re: [lace] Bobbin makers

2010-09-28 Thread Clay Blackwell
I think this is an absolutely brilliant idea! I'd like a section of our webshots to be devoted to bobbins, so when we find a bobbin that we can't identify, we can go look for similar bobbins there! Clay On 9/28/2010 6:37 AM, Alan Sheila Brown wrote: It would be nice if we posted the

Re: [lace] Bobbin makers

2010-09-28 Thread Clay Blackwell
Yes, I have a lovely set of Out of Africa bobbins made by Mike Bester! He does beautiful work. And John Beswick is known to me because of his wonderful little travel winder. The others, I don't know... Clay On 9/28/2010 10:17 AM, David C COLLYER wrote: I've really enjoyed this thread,

Re: [lace] lace and glue

2010-09-28 Thread Clay Blackwell
I agree, Carol... Except that I would be specific about the number of hours it took to make it, and give a reasonable rate for skilled work... $15 per hour is not unreasonable. When the total is computed, it will have the desired effect, and you won't see glue dots again! Clay On

Re: [lace] lace and glue

2010-09-28 Thread Clay Blackwell
I totally agree with you on the value of our work! I think that the difference is, car mechanics and plumbers and electricians provide services that we find hard to live without when we need them... but a lacemaker is an expendible luxury. That's why you rarely (if ever...) see a lacemaker

Re: [lace] Bobbin makers

2010-09-27 Thread Clay Blackwell
Does anyone remember ... I've really enjoyed this thread, with names I've not heard in a long time - if ever!! More recently, I've missed bobbins made by Gentle Folk, and another husband and wife team (the Hudsons?) and those wonderful spliced bobbins made by a man whose name escapes me

Re: [lace] bobbins... and now, teaching?

2010-09-26 Thread Clay Blackwell
When I first started making lace in the late '90s, I was able to borrow, from my guild, two or three dozen very plain bobbins, spangled with very plain beads as well as a pillow and cover cloths and pins... for up to three months in order to determine whether I would be interested in

Re: [lace] chip carved bobbins from France?

2010-09-21 Thread Clay Blackwell
called, Dentelles du Queyras et des Vallees Voisines, written by Claire Le Goaziou. I can't find a publication date, but the ISBN is 978-2-914866-13-2. There are many pictures of these beautiful chip-caarved bobbins in this book. Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA On 9/21/2010 12:30 AM

Re: [lace] purists, was accidents

2010-09-19 Thread Clay Blackwell
The longer I make lace, and the more I study with people who know what they're doing, the more I realize that the reason we became hide bound with rules about how to make lace was that someone wrote a book or taught a group of people, and the rules they gave became the standard. The fact is,

Re: [lace] fiber familiarity

2010-08-12 Thread Clay Blackwell
I have been interested in the response people have for the ever-present comment, I don't have the patience Rather than argue with them, I tell them that for me, this is an activity I can enjoy for hours and hours. Then I tell them, What takes patience, for me, is cleaning the bathroom.

Re: [lace] Re: Yoga in Thread

2010-08-11 Thread Clay Blackwell
Very nice Mark! Clay On 8/11/2010 11:00 AM, Tatman wrote: These slogans have conjured up a picture for me. So I had to draw it up and share with you. :) Would be nice on a T-shirt! http://www.tat-man.net/yoga-in-thread.jpg - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace] Re: Yoga in Thread

2010-08-11 Thread Clay Blackwell
Having read the other positive comments, Mark... I suggest you scout around for a t-shirt printer, and put yourself into the business... Bethesda awaits you!! Clay On 8/11/2010 11:00 AM, Tatman wrote: These slogans have conjured up a picture for me. So I had to draw it up and share with

Re: [lace-chat] broken wrist

2010-08-07 Thread Clay Blackwell
All this talk about the spoiling you're getting, and we'll lose our sympathy and become envious! Just kidding... it's good to hear you're being taken care of. Enjoy it while you can! Clay On 8/7/2010 3:03 PM, Agnes Boddington wrote: the news that i have broken my wrist brought a lot of

Re: [lace] Christine and David Springett bobbin collection sale

2010-08-04 Thread Clay Blackwell
I'm sure we're all going to be very interested in these sales! It would be nice to be able to buy one or two, but I'm thinking the sales will establish, quite clearly, the real value of the old bobbins we collect. Clay On 8/4/2010 3:27 AM, Jean Nathan wrote: I see from the adverts in 'Lace'

Re: [lace] doily art, Jane Austen, Arles bodices, Aylesbury Vale embroidery

2010-07-30 Thread Clay Blackwell
Dear list... I am so sorry that I hit the wrong button!! My reply yesterday was meant to go to Susan Hottle only... Sorry for cluttering the list with personal stuff] Clay - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

Re: [lace] mid-Summer Raffle...

2010-07-29 Thread Clay Blackwell
Dear Spiders - Apologies to all... I promised a draw on the Crazy Daisy booklet last week - on the 21st, to be precise - and completely overlooked it as DH and I were setting off next day for a long weekend away with friends. So, now home and back to normal (a relative term for me...), I've

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