[lace-chat] Hair Dye

I had my first grey hairs at 9 years old! It has slowly turned from dark brown to white - and it has taken 70 years to get it This white - so I don't colour it at all!! :)) I did try going blonde once - but wound up with carrotty coloured hair - which did not suit me at all!!! I use a

[lace-chat] TV shows

I like any satirical political show. We have some really good ones in the UK. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK I think Yes Minister, and Yes, Prime Minister were just the best ever. We got them here in Oz, and our Pollies are just the same as yours over there in UK!!! In fact Real events copy

[lace] Tablet of Memory

Wow! Jenny B. I never thought of looking it up on the web Well done for finding it. The E-bay one for sale (so far at £49.99) is the 1809 edition, and has added material to 1803, I see. Beyond my pocket, I am afraid. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To

[lace] 8 Times its Weight in Gold

I seem to remember from arachne several years ago the statement that at one stage lace was worth up to 8 times its weight in gold. Could anyone help please with the source of this quote? I think the one you are referring to is the following, which was typed out and given to me, stuck into the

[lace] Visit to UK by Bridget Fairchild from Australia

Jean, Lovely to hear that Britt has arrived safely, and has made contact with lacemakers! Did she show you any of her own, handpainted bobbins? She does a marvellous job, and paints anything you can wish for on the bobbins. ( I can vouch for that - I have been shopping recently with some

[lace-chat] Hungarian town

DH thinks you might mean Kecskemet - a town of over 100,000 (remember - he left Hungary about 50 years ago!!) Pronounced ketch - as in the boat - as Tamara said, and 'kemet' as it looks - with short e's ( as in 'help') Hope your Granddaughter has a great time over there. Regards from Liz in

[lace-chat] To those born in the 1940's, 50's, and 60's !!

I can remember the rationing in England, too. (That dates me, doesn't it?!!!) I remember that Auntie had a big biscuit tin, and each time we got our sweets ration we each had to put one sweet in the tin, then at Xmas we had a feast. I can remember the excitement when she opened the tin on

[lace] Tatting lady

Sounds like the Tatting person is everywhere!! They are just the same here in Oz - Look at the lady tatting! - when there are 2 or 3 signs up - in Large Letters - saying Bobbin Lace! I have decided 90% of the population cannot read!! :)) I did one demo with a tatting lady

[lace] Tatting everywhere!

Jane P saidSometimes, when the person concerned is grinning ear to ear, you can tell it is another lacemaker having you on.. Yes, I have had that happen a couple of times, too!!! --- and I was a bit naughty and did that to someone once. I used to knit for a wool company, checking the

[lace] What is everybody up to?

Well, I am Nearly finished working on my Table Ribbon for ILOI, - and I have 2 weeks to finish a NL butterfly for the Guild branch competition,. Added to that, I am half way through an NL piece for the Oz Lace Triennial, with a BL piece to be started as soon as I finish the Table Ribbon - and

[lace-chat] strange places to meet other lacemakers

I think the strangest place I meet a lacemaker was way out in the outback, miles from anywhere up in the vast North of Oz. There was a small caravan park on the edge of the road where we pulled in for the afternoon/night, as it was too far to travel to the next place (which was why this tiny

[lace] International Postage.

Noelene said In Australia, international postage vouchers are available for sale through the local post office I didn't know that, Nolene! Never heard of them! I Must investigate them!! Thanks for the Info. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send

[lace] Lacy Top

Tamara said But I left a 28 *bust* in the dust at about 14... :) Me too!! Still - I will never fall Flat on my face!!! I carry all before me, -- as my little sister remarked once, many many years ago!!! :)) Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz, where we have an icy wind blowing - straight

[lace] Ruskin Lace

I was recently given a book on Linen Cut-Work by Onone Cave. It was the gift-giver's Mother's book, and as she was not into NL she thought I might give it a good home, - rather than throw it away! (Could I Ever!!! :)) ) Chapter 2 is titled The Nineteenth-century Revival and is about John

[lace] Egyptian Cotton 50/3

My local suppliers - Lace Inspirations, has a Comparative Thread Sizes chart (Guide Only) and they show Egyptian Cotton 50/3 in the same column as Madeira Tanne 50, Zwicky silk 100/3, and Brockens Fresia linens 80/2. Hope this helps. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz, where is is cold, and

[lace] Lacemakers census

I have been asked by a friend up in Queensland, if there was ever a census of Lacemakers for Scotland. She said:- my Great grandmother made lace but she was born in Kirkmabreck, Scotland about 1835 and at the time of the 1851 census she was listed as a scholar aged 16. I would dearly like to

[lace] Bedfordshire lacemakers

What an interesting list of Lacemakers names, dates, etc. However, I could not see my Great Grandmother's name there. Her surname was Parrott. Later she married into the Sanders family. She was born in the late 1850's I guess, as Grandma was 20 in 1899. I have a bobbin with her name on and

[lace] Umlaut

Tamara , I am not much good on the 'puter, either, however on my machine I hold down the alt key (next to the space bar), and, while still holding down the key with the left hand, I type in 0246 on the Numbers on the right side of the keyboard (Not the ones along the top). and hey presto!! up

[lace] Cloth St etc

Jenny B. - There are many names for the same thing, in lacemaking, due to it evolving in various parts of the world - Take Workers - or Walkers, Weavers, lLeaders or Runners - 5 names for the same thing - the pair that works along a row, and back again!!! Some people call CTC a whole

[lace] Z-twist and S-twist threads

I'm with you, Betty Ann! I had not heard of the different twists in threads either, so I just wound the bobbins, put on a ½ hitch, and made lace!!! I still do it that way, too!! I have never bothered about the twist on the thread! I occasionally have a rogue bobbin hitch - but

Re: [lace] Heavy heart

I would like to add my condolences on the passing of Jean Barrett. Like most of you, I feel you all are my friends. We really are one big family, and the loss of any one peron leaves a big hole. On a brighter note - Tamara - I Love your expression of turning a lemon into lemonade!

[lace] Springett workshop

In the mid 1980's the Springetts came to Australia (Twice), and gave us workshops. When tensioning up carefully, christine told us to Milk Fairy Cows (How do you do that? - Very Carefully!) I wonder if she still tells students that!! It is such a silly phrase, - that one Never, Ever forgets

[lace] Tambour lace

Margot saidInstead of a stand to hold the frame, I take a leaf out of my dining room table and lay the frame over the opening. Works like a charm! What a clever idea! - but doesn't it bother your back as you lean over it? I have a 14 inch quilting hoop on a U frame which sits on my lap, and

[lace] Tambour Lace Interview.

Jo Ann said I am just finishing up an interview with Greet Rome-Verbeylen for the summer issue of the IOLI Bulletin which will feature tambour lace Ooooh! Can't wait to read that article! Thank you for letting us know what to look out for.(Only trouble with that is that the 'Summer

[lace] Tambour Lace

I am thinking of trying my hand at Tambour lace. I believe there are 2 books available - one by Fukuyama, and the other the Liers lace by Greet Rome-Verbeylen. I am told Liers Lace and Tambour lace are the same thing. Please can anyone give me book reviews, and/or advice on which would be the

[lace] Tallies/Rocking horse

Thank you all for your replies. How Interesting! I always was told that the fat tallies were Maltese, and the long thin ones were Cluny. Beds people made them to fit the space. I was shown 2 ways of making tallies - on the pillow, and holding the passives in the hand. I tried both ways - and

[lace] rocking horse

Sue, I have just been to have another look at it - and I Must find a copy of the book and make it!! Gee, you make nice tallies!! However I did not realize Russian tallies are made differently to Beds. ones. How do you make them 'differently'? Surely one thread weaving over and under the

[lace] Bridal handkie

Lovely Lace, Sue. -- Especially that gorgeous Rocking Horse! Where did you get the pattern, please? I would Love to make it. I made the Honiton rocking horse, from the Biggins Honiton Book, - but I made it in Needlelace, and it looks great. I would love to have a friend for it! Regards

[lace] Long Lace

Yes, I am making a yard+ of lace - a Table Ribbon for the IOLI competition - If I ever get it finished I seem to be getting too many interruptions lately! Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz Where we have had a spell of Hot humid weather, with heavy rain this afternoon - at last. We

[lace] Aficot - help please

A friend has asked a bobbin maker to make her an aficot, and we have found some pictures of them - but nowhere does it give the size of them. Please could someone who has one, measure it for us! (I am hoping he will make 2 so I can have one as well!!! ) My suggestion that it was a bit

[lace-chat] American Football.

You understand rugby don't you?. I said I did. Well, he said think of it as being exactly the same, but with the health and safety people having had a go at it. Very well put!! We understand that!!! DH watched the 2nd half live ( I was busy making lace - much more constructive!!!) Regards

[lace] Relay

Yes, Australia will still be on winter time in September. This sounds like it could be a lot of fun!! Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL

[lace-chat] How to stay young

I thought this quite applicable. Oh Noelene - did you really mean that pun??!!! :)) Regards from Liz in Melbourne,Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Second virtual meeting

I just sent to Margot Off list, but obviously I am far too late for the Virtual meeting. I think it happens in the early hours, pre-dawn our time. Pity! .. It would have been fun to participate. It is a Great idea. We had a Lace Day here in Melbourne on Saturday, and the guest speaker was

[lace] lacemaker-magnet

At IOLI in Denver last July we were each given a lacemaker fridge magnet with the words Life without Lace? I'm a frayed knot surrounding a picture of a lacemaker. I have no idea which group donated these or where they came from. I would love a t-shirt, or sweat shirt with it on, though!

[lace] hosting an on-line lace meeting

I hope you will give a bit more notice of these Virtual Lace Days, as some of us are in a Very different time zone, ! I missed this one as I have just received the Digest form of Arachne, and although it is 4.30pm here in Melbourne, I know it is 10.30 in Denver. No idea what it is in Sooke at

[lace] Changing a photo to a pattern

Thanks Malvery. I will give it a go - and see what happens! I am glad to know it is not such a stupid idea after all!!! :)) I had a browse through your lace as well. I Love the Trillium. Beaut colours and a great design. Is it you own design? Regards from Liz, in a very hot, humid

[lace] Changing a photos...

Very many thanks to those kind ladies who have given me lots of help regarding changing a photo to a graphed pattern. I now have Lots of ideas!! Re Oya lace, - Helen the Aussie in Denver will be able to put you in touch with Gretchen, formerly of Beggars Lace, or I can give you her email addy

[lace] Changing a photo to a pattern

Can anyone tell me the best way to change a photo into a Cross stitch/filet lace pattern, please? I am sure it is not at easy as getting the photo printed onto graph paper!! Life is Never that easy, -- is it? (said Hopefully!!! :)) ) Cross stitch patterns transfer into filet lace Very well,

[lace] White hair, Pene's books

Margot said young desk clerks take a look at my white hair and don't ask any questions!!! What is the old saying:- If you've got it - Flaunt it! It is nice to have useful hair - I find the same thing, too!!! I don't get asked to prove I am of a certain age (Oh! I Love that

[lace] IOLI Bulletin

The incorrect caption did not worry me much (life is Far too short to get in a tizz about such little things), but Carol Williamson might not have such a warped sense of humour as to accept some Radical Reticella!!! :)) I pulled apart the rose spray she put in Lace 59 (I think) and

[lace] IOLI Bulletin

Well, the Bulletin has reaches Oz today!! Just had a very quick glance through it, and see a piece of my Radical Reticella is shown inside the front cover. Unfortunately, the caption mentions that it is an adaptation of a Carol Williamson design from Lace - but this is wrong. The neckband I

[lace] Greetings from DownUnder

I am about to Unsubscribe for the holiday period as I will be away, and no access to a computer! (Yuk!!) I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the Very Best for the Festive Season, and I hope you all have a vey Happy New Year. Stay safe, and Stay well. Regards from Liz in

[lace-chat] Teddy bear game

Does anyone know the URL for the stack of teddy bears that you click on and they fall down? An inane game that keeps tiny minds occupied for a while!! I have the bubble wrap game, but can't find the teddy bear stack. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send

[lace-chat] guildlinks

Dorte, The Australian web site can be found at www.austlaceguild.org Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Marg. Hamer Books.

Helen referred to the Margaret Hamer booklets. There are 6 of them, 2 each in Torchon, Beds, and Bucks laces. They are designed for complete beginners, and some have pattern sheets at the back. There is also a similar booklet on Mounting and Finishing Lace, by Hamer and Waller. Regards from

[lace] BEWARE - Gorgeous Antique Beaded Bone Lace Bobbin * Circa1830

I, too, don't think it looks That old! If it is - well it has not made much lace! :) I browsed the sellers other stuff (clicked on the Elegant ArtsAntiques, - Needlework tools)- and on Page 2 of the list, I came across another bone bobbin dated 1850 which Does look to be that age.

[lace] Cards for lace

Have a look in the Scrapbooking supplies. Here in Oz, I found some 3fold cards with either a square or an oval cut out ready for your lace/embroidery/whatever to be added, in amongst the scrapbooking paper, kits etc.. They were $6.99 Aut for a packet of 4 cards, in either all one colour or a

[lace] getting my lace stuff organized???

I put all my things in a Safe Place in this, my sewing room. Trouble is the Safe Place is so safe I can't find it!! :)) However I know that it is here within the 4 walls of this room, so can't be too far away!!! I have a chest of drawers with NL things in the top draw, BL

[lace] Filet Lace

I have just completed my first serious piece of filet lace. - and enjoyed it!!! However, instructions in one of the 2 books I have on that type of lace tell me to wash and/or bleach the lace, - to matt it up a bit. That gives me a fit of the horrors!!! My question is - should this type of

[lace] Cutting off lace

I have had no problems with just cutting off a length of lace from my pillow. I remember the first time I did it - I had to shut my eyes and chomp with the scissors!!, but now I am not worried about it at all. As others have said - that is what they did in the old days. 'faffing about'Oh

[lace] bobbin winder

Try making a rubber band with a length of narrow elastic. Stitch the ends together flat (one laid over the other) and it will last Much longer! Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL

[lace-chat] an before an H!

Tamara, I think it is just which way is easier, really. Your main surmise regarding the a or an before a vowel or consonant is correct, but, as Always with English there are the exceptions!!! Definitely keep sounding your H's where you usually do ( don't start sounding Cockney!!!) But,

[lace-chat] Pins in feet

Do I have the only spouse in the world whose feet act as magnets to brass pins? No, I have one of those types of DH's too!!! Like you, I never get my feet stuck with a pin, but he Always does - and I try hard to make sure none are lying around!! Most of my Lacemaking is done

[lace] Anita Wilkinson Books

To Diana in Northamptonshire Oh! They sound nice!! I had not heard about them. Please let us have a brief review of them - and the price if you find them out! Are they on general sale. I wonder? (As if I need More books!!! :)) But then, there is always Just one more

[lace] Tatted Bookmark

To Lynn Carpenter - what a pretty bookmark. Unfortunately I did not get it!!! I would have been happy to give it a good home!!! Did you use a variegated/space dyed thread for the centre part? It is So pertty. Regards from Liz in Melbourne,Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send

[lace] Latest Lace magazine

Congratualtions, Rosemary, on your beautiful lace, and your City Guilds success. You should feel very proud of yourself. The enlargement of your piece, that was featured on the front cover, shows how beautifully even your stitches are. I wish mine were that good!! Very Well Done. My orchid

[lace] Dowagers etc

Why don't you call your selves 1st decaders? Then those who joined during the second set of ten years could be 2nd decaders!! etc. Non Sexist all round Would that make us all Decadent? !! :) Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL

[lace] Honiton, New Zealand.

Thank you all for your replies to my question about the Honiton Museum. I am glad I was correct when I passed on the information to the lady who commented!! She then said she would browse the web before she went to England again, and check Honiton more thoroughly, so I hope she find the

[lace] Trafalgar

Greetings to all for the 200th anniversary. There is a small town about 2 hours drive from Melbourne called Trafalgar, and they are celebrating too!! I believe the Naval Band was going there to perform. We drove through town last week on our way back from a short holiday, and flags were

[lace] Honiton lace

I have been demonstrating at a Bush Festival all day (and more tomorrow!), and a lady visited our stand who was recently back from England. She went to Honiton, but could not find any lace to see. she asked at the Tourist bureau where she could find some lace, and they said nowhere. She knew

[lace-chat] Congratulations

Brenda - who's just passed the website design module of the CG Diploma for IT Practitioners with flying colours!! Congratulations, Brenda. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL

[lace] Rope bags

Well! Well! Well! The things one learns on a Lace List :)) :)) :)) I had never heard of Rope bags before Thanks for the tiny url, and now I know all about them!! (Instant expert!!) What a good idea for a pillow bag. I made mine from upholstery

[lace] Robber Barons.

Yess, Anne M., Devon's talk and slide show was wonderful.She is a most entertaining speaker, with a vast knowledge. I was enthralled. Devon said I don't have any immediate plans to visit Australia --- Well, we Aussies better do something about that!!! (Eliminate the word Immediate - I

[lace] 3 Lacemakers

Is the ladybug on the rose leaf, and eating it away, just leaving a skeleton of veins? It is hard to see, as I could not get the picture to enlarge. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace

[lace] Life Membership

Many of you may know Pat Milne, or know of her through her patterns. - the Orange Blossom Lace book which has just been published is of her designs. She has been sharing her designs for many years in Australian Lace (the quarterly magazine.) teaching, and gives the most interesting talks,

[lace] Lace worth more than gold

The Late Gabrielle Pond signed my copy of her book, and gave me an insert for it, which states:- Extract from the Tablet of Memory. London 1787 p66. LACE. - more valuable than gold - one ounce of fine Flanders thread has been sold in London for £1. Such an ounce made into Lace may be

[lace] Commiserations! Red Hats.

Thanks Jean! As I have a foot in Both camps, I was a Sure Winner!!! As the matches were played (mostly) in the spirit of the game I feel it was a good series. It is just not cricket when bad feelings get involved! When I get all the competition lace made (When!!!) I plan to make myself

[lace-chat] : Finished list

Knee high to a Grasshopper is another phrase quite often heard in Oz. Meaning a very short person, or small child. Regards from Liz in Melbourne [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to

[lace] to Janice Savage

So sorry to hear of the passing of you Mother, Janice. It is nice that there has been something to occupy your mind in these sad days, and I hope the Exhibition of Czech lace eventuated, and that you enjoyed it. Best wishes, Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To

[lace] IOLI Mail

Now you have me Really worried about posting my entry for next year's contest! I seem to have been lucky, so far - Touch Wood - with posting lace to Helen for the Co. State Fair. - and posting gifts for the family for birthdays and Xmas. I was warned ages ago, Not to register items, as it

[lace] Table Ribbon

I am another one why Might enter - if I can only get one of my many ideas to work - drawing patterns is usually put in the too hard basket, as I cannot draw to save my life!! I plan to enter a piece - for the first time ever, - if I can just get my idea down on paper!! Up till now, I

[lace] Post Katrina

So glad you are safe, Beth, and I do hope your home has survived, to. My heart goes out to everyone in this devastated area, and all Australians wish you well. We have some terrible cyclones here, so can understand some of what you are going through. I hope there are not any other

[lace] Table Runner - IOLI

I also have to add that I believe the requirements say Symmetrical. That puts another aweful aspect on it! Floral Beds is Out - it is Never symmetrical! I wonder if the lovely rounded/curved/pretty ends that are typical of Beds lace will be allowed. - There would be one at each end!!! As I

[lace] Help, please

I have received the following letter, and wonder if someone can help with the address that is asked for:- I have had a newsletter returned to me. Could you please ask Arachne for the postal address for the Puget Sound Lacemakers. I suspect that the newsletter never left Australia as the PO

[lace] Home again

Well, I am home again, - safe and sound - and managed to get all my goodies from the IOLI convention through customs without any hassels! When I declared the Lacemakers bobbins I bought,(square continental ones) the Customs Officer thought for a moment, then asked if they were those spindle

[lace] Off to Denver

I am about to Unsubscribe for a month, while I take my trip to Denver. I look forward to meeting many of you there. Stay safe, and stay well, and I will 'see' you all when I get home in about a month's time. Hooroo, from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] Orange Blossom lace

Yes, I believe Holly van Sciver will have a few copies of Orange Blossom Lace for sale at Denver. I was the person who suggested Ina la Bas contact her regarding selling the book in the USA! (Guilty as charged!!! :)) ) I agree, It is pretty lace, and the basic design is adapted to

[lace] RE:Vermeer's lacemaker

Helen said she did not remember if she worked the hands in Petit Point or not - I have the answer - and the completed tapestry here!!! - and the answer is No, they were not worked in the smaller stitch! It was a wonderful gift, and I treasure it. Apparently I put up a pin in just the same

[lace] Old Lace

Some years ago, the late Gabrielle Pond sold her lace collection at Sotherby's (I think). Afterwards, she told me she was So pleased that most of her collection went to Collectors not dealers, as the collectors would leave the pieces whole, but the dealers would cut them up into lengths and

[lace] Children of Straw

What an interesting book, Linda. Thank you for mentioning it. I will look for it, but doubt it is available her in Oz!! I remember there was a Morris Dancing Group from Luton, named The Hatters - or The Luton Hatters. - and they all wore straw boaters (I think)! Straw Hats, anyway. Luton

[lace] the tatted lace by Shelagh Bailey

Gosh!! I have a pattern for Bucks Point that is very similar, except it is a straight edge, and is so very pretty, too! Still, the piece of lace is very pretty - whatever is it called!! Regards from Liz in Melbourne,Oz. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Old Lace patterns

Thanks, Linda, for the C16 Lace patterns site. Lots of ideas there...!!! And, also - Yes, here in Oz the weather men name cyclones - usually with female names - till someone complained a year or so ago, so they included a male name to keep the peace!!! :) Regards from Liz in

[lace] popular uses for lace

I use my lace - collars, doilies, added to quilts (Miss Mouse's dress trims!), pictures. - wherever I can use it and flaunt it!! Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For

[lace-chat] Great Aunt

To Jean in Poole - Congratulations on the safe arrival of your 2 great-nieces. Give them a welcome from Down-Under!! Now don't go spoiling them Too much - a little is OK though!!! :)) Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing

[lace] right or wrong

Tamara - Let you dumb part over-ride the Clever pert of you!!! :)) Just name your lace Flanders Type, or Flanders Style - or Radical Flanders, or some such!!! That is what I did with my Radical Reticella. It uses the basic Reticella techniques, - but is not in the form of a Square!

[lace] Bombing

My heart and prayers go out to all in London, too. Man's Inhumanity to Man is never ending, is it? I cannot get my mind around someone with so much hatred, and being so wicked. Our TV stations picked up the BBC transmission, and had a continuing Live connection, so we got it all as it was

[lace] ebay book, IOLI Bulletin

Simon, the book: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=19158item=8202985060; rd=1 by Rosemary Parkin in an excellent beginners book. BTW she is now called Rosemary Shepherd, and some copies of her book are under that name. If you can buy it - go for it. It is as good a way

[lace] Stage 3 Proficiency

Silly me - I should have added that it was the Stage 3 'Needlelace' Proficiency! I have had the Beds. lace one for quite a few years, but have just managed to complete the Needlelace one - at last!! Now I can settle down, and make the lace that I want to make - not just what will fit into

[lace-chat] Canada Day

Congratulations, and Happy Canada Day to you all. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz, where it is cold, and grey, and Very winter-y - but I saw some Magnolias starting to bloom - already! [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] Celluloid bobbins

Celluloid bobbins - they look like Fibre Glass ones to me - just using the mix in a mould, I have heard of them - but a long time ago. Regards from Liz in Melbourne [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For

[lace] Foreign currency etc.

Does anyone know what the limit is for bringing Currency into USA? I know I am not allowed to leave Australia with more then $10,000 !!, but I am wondering what I am allowed to bring in to the States. (I intend having a big shopping spree, - but not That big!!! :)) ) Also - are there

[lace-chat] Honours List

We have 2 ladies honourd here in Oz, with the Oz version - The Order of Australia. Rosemary Shepherd, and Norah Benopath(?) Sorry - Ignorant me - I cannot remember her correct surname. I believe she was a tatter. I know the Oz members of Arachne will set me right Very quickly! Actually, I

[lace] Birthday Honours list

Congratulations to Pat. That is great news - that a Lacemaker has been recognised for her skills in the craft. So many others get noticed for doing strange things with other crafts, that it is uplifting to know Lace has been recognised. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Keeping labels with spools of thread

With Gimp thread spools, or Crochet Cotton spools, I use a bit of Sticky tape, and stick the labels too the inside of the spool. I try to get the number of the thread positioned so that I can read it!! Other than that, I use a permanent marker and write the number on the spool, or on a sliver

[lace] Valenciennes ground.

I have an old International Lace Magazine, that I purchsed 2nd hand (it is dated 1991), and is featuring Valenciennes lace. It shows round and square ground, and the square ground diagram says : Made with 4 pairs: with the centre pair, make a linen stitch, and throw in 5 times The diagram

[lace] Bibilla Lace

I think Bibilla lace is also sometimes called Armenian Lace. It is a knotted needlelace. Elena Dickinson has published a book on Armenian Lace, and there is also a video of her instructions. She makes it look So easy, - and it is Not!! It is hard to get all the loops the same size, and nice

[lace] Needlelace

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[lace] Pins angled

Andy Blodgett askes about putting in pins straight or angled. Well, I Always angle my pins - slightly backwards for the Internal pins, and 'Back and Out' for the edge pins. However, if working trails, I sometimes ease the pins Back and Out to keep the work down on the trail pricking.

[lace] Brenda's new site

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