Re: [lace] There's never enough room

2012-05-29 Thread Janice Blair
Was it Neill? Richard's are less than 1/4 on the stem but do open out to a little less than 1/2 which is less than spangles take up. I just like the feel of them. Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org

[lace] Coats Ophir Gold Thread

2012-05-18 Thread Janice Blair
use instead, that would be good to know also. Thanks! Jen Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] modesty panel

2012-05-09 Thread Janice Blair
can hide the tacking stitches along the seam line. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] knitted coffee stirrers lace fan

2012-04-22 Thread Janice Blair
stirrers used for the ribs. I created my own by cutting them out of a cereal box. Then painting them. Had lots of fun knitting it. looking forward to my next project. http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2103267240107311195NZKaPK Donna near Chicago. Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest

Re: [lace] Scarf progress

2012-04-20 Thread Janice Blair
to make tensioning easier. Hope I don't lose interest too soon. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org From: Trish Fisher wvtrishf...@yahoo.com To: Janice Blair jbl

[lace] Scarf progress

2012-04-19 Thread Janice Blair
the colors are working out. I decided to add a fringe later if I want one and if I have enough thread left over, otherwise I might do something decorative at each end. http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/149126673AmIpMo?start=12 Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago

[lace] Sad News

2012-04-12 Thread Janice Blair
were lucky to know her. http://community.webshots.com/album/149126673AmIpMo?start=12 Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace] Christine Mirecki pattern help

2012-03-24 Thread Janice Blair
of thread from Lacy Susan last year so I am assuming it is enough to complete the project. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace] Fw: Christine Mirecki pattern help - found!!

2012-03-24 Thread Janice Blair
. Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site

Re: [lace] Christine Mirecki pattern help

2012-03-24 Thread Janice Blair
the scarf on. Might have to make my own roller pillow for it if I make it the full width and in one go. The pattern is divided into 3 pieces which can be worked in strips with sewings but I would prefer to make it all at the same time if I have 82 pairs of bobbins to spare. Janice Janice Blair

[lace] OOP Books

2012-03-24 Thread Janice Blair
but to ask for these ridiculous prices when abook is still currently available is just apalling! Catherine Barley UK Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

Re: [lace-chat] A bird of a different feather!

2012-03-24 Thread Janice Blair
Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org From: Agnes Boddington ag...@weatherwax.karoo.co.uk To: lace-chat@arachne.com Sent: Sat, March 24, 2012 10:58:13 AM Subject: [lace-chat

[lace] lace photos

2012-03-20 Thread Janice Blair
chose the autumn colors. Now if I can put them together maybe I will finally have a lace scarf. I made the link into a tiny one with a preview window. Janice http://preview.tinyurl.com/89wr39z Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http

[lace-chat] Fw: men's helpline

2012-03-09 Thread Janice Blair
Letter to a men's helpline... Hi Bob, I really need your advice on a serious problem: I have suspected for some time now that my wife has been cheating on me. The usual signs: if the phone rings and I answer, the caller hangs up; she goes out with the girls a lot. I try to stay awake to look

Re: [lace-chat] Lace Eyes

2012-03-03 Thread Janice Blair
Wish my hands were steady enough to do something like that. Nowadays I can't even manage eyeliner at all and eye makeup irritates my eyes. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org

[lace] Yardage

2012-02-26 Thread Janice Blair
://www.lacemakersofillinois.org Susie Johnson (Arachne) has given it a new look at a new host site. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace-chat] Fw: Mrs Brown

2012-02-22 Thread Janice Blair
Here is one I liked http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeI2xxaJ-hYfeature=relmfu Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y

[lace-chat] Fw: Good News and Bad News from Oz

2012-02-20 Thread Janice Blair
David may have heard of this one. Janice A bloke's wife goes missing while diving off the West Australian Coast He reports the event, searches fruitlessly and spends a terrible night wondering what could have happened to her. Next morning there's a knock at the door and he is

[lace] LACE #145

2012-02-11 Thread Janice Blair
as the center spine of the fan, all of them gathered together, and the pointed end is the outer part of the fan stick. Clever idea. Lacemakers are amazing at repurposing things. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http

Re: [lace-chat] Green thing

2012-02-03 Thread Janice Blair
In the US food people are supposed to wear gloves and change them often but I have also seen them accepting money with the gloves on in food courts. Wonder if those gloves are recycled or go into the trash. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA

Re: [lace-chat] Green thing

2012-02-01 Thread Janice Blair
recycling only takes paper, glass and plastic containers. So far we don't have curbside composting in this area. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org From: Agnes Boddington

Re: [lace-chat] Green thing

2012-01-31 Thread Janice Blair
, we still can get bags if we forget to bring our own. Shopping is becoming a real chore these days. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA where we had a small earthquake last evening. I heard a noise and DH said it was the tv. Wrong! I dislike

[lace-chat] Fw: Military Wives Choir------beautiful!

2012-01-27 Thread Janice Blair
You may have to highlight, copy, and paste to your browser. Get out the Kleenex. This should bring a tear to your eyes. Wives Choir This video was taken from a British series where a conductor named Gareth Malone takes a group of people and turns them into a choir. This time he's

Re: [lace] Spencer

2012-01-19 Thread Janice Blair
version of vest which to us Brits is a v-neck sleeveless sweater) was a liberty bodice. It was made of cotton had taped seams and cloth covered buttons Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send

[lace] another sewing tool

2012-01-08 Thread Janice Blair
range but are pretty to look at. Given that kind of money, I would rather buy a book. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace] re: thread problem

2012-01-07 Thread Janice Blair
got to the end of the piece they were seriously fraying. . Am I doing something wrong or is this a common problem? Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace] lace groups and meeting rooms

2012-01-03 Thread Janice Blair
free. Do you have a park district that might have a room available? Sometimes health centers have rooms available for the local community. All of the rooms we use are just for meetings, no sales allowed. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA

[lace] Fw: A Great Loss.....

2011-12-30 Thread Janice Blair
/obitlist.php_ (http://www.dahlfuneralhome.com/obit/obitlist.php) Devon Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Needlelace question

2011-12-29 Thread Janice Blair
helpful answers Jill @ London Heathrow - where the wind is getting up! Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] With apologies to Longfellow

2011-12-26 Thread Janice Blair
Christmas All! I made some lace today wanted to share the results--a new WIP (work in progress)! I've posted pics to webshots so hum along to the tune of I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http

[lace] yarn used

2011-12-18 Thread Janice Blair
Agnes Boddington Elloughton UK Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

[lace] Shawl finished

2011-12-15 Thread Janice Blair
slippy and I used standard English bobbins with spangles. I have uploaded some photos on Webshots in the Arachne album. Go to : webshots; log in as Arachne 2003 and password is honiton. Back to my Chantilly practice pieces now. Agnes Boddington Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest

[lace] Fw: Card exchange and free pattern

2011-12-14 Thread Janice Blair
in the inside of the card. Thanks Anne. BTW, Anne and Trenna, did you send scans of your cards to Jenny. If you want me to send a picture, email me. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - Forwarded

[lace] roller pillows

2011-12-08 Thread Janice Blair
 which is about 6 wide. Janice  Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA, but still in Chicago in the Executive lounge.  For some reason my computer got disconnected in the bedroom, so I am using one belonging to the hotel in Chicago.  Now to go and try the free

[lace] Re: roller pillow and lace

2011-12-07 Thread Janice Blair
it is a permanent ink. I don't worry about yardage lace getting dirty, it is probably going to be attached to something washable anyway. I am a firm believer in chucking the finished item with lace into the washer and dryer. Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA

Subject: [lace] Roller pillow and lace

2011-12-07 Thread Janice Blair
, and the roller. the bobbins are pinned up inside the cover cloth the other side of it. Sue T Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

[lace] Card exchange and free pattern

2011-12-07 Thread Janice Blair
our acknowledgments here. Thanks Trenna. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA but sitting in a 9th floor room at the famous Drake Hotel in Chicago, overlooking the beach and lake and watching the lights of the rush hour traffic. Did about an hour of BL

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2011-12-06 Thread Janice Blair
it, so in the end I have a thin layer of foam with a couple of layers of cotton fabric pulled tight around it and the pattern fits beautifully around that. I am using up the spare left over silk threads left on the bobbins from my finished garter. Sue T Dorset UK Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles

[lace] Lace projects for children

2011-11-10 Thread Janice Blair
the rain!!) Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA where today was brrry cold, with snow flurries. Can't wait to fly to Miami on Saturday. www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

Re: [lace] Lace projects for children

2011-11-10 Thread Janice Blair
Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org From: Kim Davis k...@wirelace.net To: Janice Blair jbl...@sbcglobal.net Cc: lace lace@arachne.com Sent: Thu, November 10, 2011 5:58:03 PM

[lace] Re: lace at jury duty

2011-10-28 Thread Janice Blair
all the woodwork. Good to keep busy. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] Lace display question

2011-10-25 Thread Janice Blair
nothing of the light-fingered. One person suggested putting the lace piece between two pieces of glass. Seems like a winner to me. Lyn Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] double or triple digests plus other items

2011-10-19 Thread Janice Blair
is not large so I chose the smaller size print and pretend I have the real thing. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] More Determined

2011-10-15 Thread Janice Blair
us know when to start looking for you, but please don't be the bitchy one. I always root for the underdog. Not sure I like any of the 3 left in it so far. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org

[lace] Halloween cat pattern

2011-10-15 Thread Janice Blair
with my needlelace Paul Revere in the Technical and third with my bobbin lace Santa Maria, which also won Popular Vote. I got my Bulletin today so I can now do a bit of boasting. :-) Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http

[lace] Webshots

2011-10-15 Thread Janice Blair
entries at IOLI convention. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

Re: [lace-chat] Brain Study

2011-10-03 Thread Janice Blair
1 D1N7 H4V 3NY PR0BL3M 2 Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org From: Jean Nathan j...@nathan54.freeserve.co.uk To: Chat lace-chat@arachne.com Sent: Mon, October 3, 2011 12:16

[lace] demo question

2011-09-25 Thread Janice Blair
Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http

[lace] New pattern for Halloween

2011-09-15 Thread Janice Blair
to remake it. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - 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] Under the sea-ice

2011-08-22 Thread Janice Blair
Incredible. They must really like mussels. :-) Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org You would not catch me doing this! Very interesting what natives have done

[lace] conventions

2011-08-13 Thread Janice Blair
conventions that are scheduled for Minnesota in the next year or two? Anyone know? Curious minds want to know Cearbhael Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Arachne lunch

2011-08-11 Thread Janice Blair
or give us a meal that equals the cost of the food and room. The staircase worked out well this year for the photo. If anyone has pictures of past luncheons maybe they can post them on the same Arachne Personal page. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois

[lace] Arachne Lunch

2011-08-09 Thread Janice Blair
/85972876GuqKKW I see the photo from the arachne-meeting from august 2003. The year I attended the IOLI meeting. Ilske Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[lace] Arachne Lunch

2011-08-08 Thread Janice Blair
. Jeri Ames is center front in her red spider hat. http://community.webshots.com/album/85972876GuqKKW Hope this link is correct. It should go to the Arachne Personal page. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http

[lace] Wesbshots

2011-08-08 Thread Janice Blair
. I was so pleased as I have only been doing needlelace for two years. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention Lunch

2011-07-22 Thread Janice Blair
Yes, you are included in the 27, but I was referring to the fact that the hosts do not have any Arachne attending the lunch. If they had, they could have organised anything we might want, such as our free raffle. That was all. Sorry if I panicked anyone. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake

[lace] IOLI Convention Lunch

2011-07-21 Thread Janice Blair
a sparkly number to add to the prizes. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] Royal lace

2011-07-19 Thread Janice Blair
this well. Jean Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - 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

[lace] new lace pattern

2011-07-14 Thread Janice Blair
http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org/memnews.html We may be able to put that pattern online after the event. If anyone emails me, please be patient as I don't know when I will be able to check my mail again. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA

[lace] Exclusively For You

2011-06-30 Thread Janice Blair
Look what I've found http://goo.gl/H8X47 Here is a very nice offer. Enjoy! - 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/arachne2003

[lace-chat] With Best Regards

2011-06-30 Thread Janice Blair
What a nice offer http://goo.gl/hSz5m I enjoyed it! To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003

[lace] Washing lace

2011-06-28 Thread Janice Blair
out all the wrinkles. This is at least the second teeshirt it has been on. It is one of Bridget Cook's designs and I love the way it sits on the neckline. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org

[lace] Scarf Pictures online

2011-06-26 Thread Janice Blair
. You can see them at:- http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 In the folder called David Collyer's Shawl Enjoy David in Ballarat, Australia Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace] Jean's Floral Bucks Book

2011-06-10 Thread Janice Blair
Dear David, Okay, no working diagrams but how about telling us if you experience any difficulties or places where you had to fudge it. Can we expect a finished photo by Christmas? Enjoy your vacation in Fiji and avoid getting beaten up. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest

[lace] Teaching at IOLI convention

2011-06-10 Thread Janice Blair
The database is made up of teachers that have already taught at previous conventions, but there has to be a way to be included for those that have not done that yet. Barbara will tell you if I am wrong in my assumption. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA

Re: [lace] Jean's Floral Bucks Book

2011-06-10 Thread Janice Blair
, or maybe Jean has made it and can post it to the Arachne web shots. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org From: Sue 2harv...@tiscali.co.uk To: Janice Blair jbl

[lace] Jean's Floral Bucks Book

2011-06-09 Thread Janice Blair
you send us updates with photos, especially one of the finished lace that we can put with the book. There are so many wonderful pieces in the small book and I will definitely be using it for show and tell during the beginning bucks class I am teaching in July. Janice Janice Blair Crystal

[lace] When do you tension in Torchon?

2011-05-29 Thread Janice Blair
, I love any poem that Noelene writes about lacemaking. Thank you for your rhyming efforts. Not something I could do so I appreciate them. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send

[lace] Article on Brazilian bobbin lace with cactus pins

2011-05-22 Thread Janice Blair
. Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - 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

[lace] New book of floral Bucks Point patterns

2011-05-19 Thread Janice Blair
lovers of Bucks Point lace. All the profits Maggy and I make from the sale of the book will be donated to further cancer research. You can find out more about the book and how to order it online on my website at http://www.jeanleader.co.uk/publications/floralbuckspoint.html Jean Janice Blair

Re: [lace-chat] needle covers

2011-05-18 Thread Janice Blair
, although those not on Chat might wonder where the conversation started. I get reflected Chat messages but digest Lace ones, so I still have to see the post on Lace. The digests are taking their time to come these days, so IMHO, anything that might help send one my way is good. Janice Janice

[lace] Re state fair exhibit (was Handmade)

2011-05-05 Thread Janice Blair
county fair as it always seems to coincide with the IOLI convention, but the piece I mentioned above did win Best in Show when I entered it. By then it was in a frame. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http

[lace] Travel pillow

2011-04-23 Thread Janice Blair
little room - even in a caravan. Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

Re: [lace] First Lace Pillow

2011-04-16 Thread Janice Blair
Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http

[lace] Bulletin

2011-04-07 Thread Janice Blair
choose either one depending on how I feel on the day, and I have just designed and started making a Buckspoint edging as a sample for a local guild class later this year. It is so simple, I feel that it could become another demo pillow. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest

[lace-chat] Happy St. Pats Day

2011-03-17 Thread Janice Blair
heritage. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com

[lace] Excalibur sword

2011-03-16 Thread Janice Blair
Ilse, I am not familiar with the Jourdan piece, but I thought you might like to see the lace on a gallery page of lace done by Sue Raymond. I think the one with the sword is her own design. http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org/gallery5.html Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest

Re: [lace] lace imprinting

2011-03-16 Thread Janice Blair
that washing would make all right again. Lyn in Lancaster, PA, US, Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

Re: [lace-chat] Satellite Tsunami Photos of Japan

2011-03-15 Thread Janice Blair
to, but today I came across the sunami escape route map for the area, and I am having second thoughts. Maybe we will look for a more sheltered area. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org

[lace] Leeks in lace

2011-03-01 Thread Janice Blair
could put a leek in a hatband. I would have to lash it to the hat, probably with some form of wire, or bungie cord. I am now wondering whether there have been times that I have seen a poorly rendered lace leek and assumed it was a thistle, or possibly a palm leaf. Devon Janice Blair Crystal

[lace] decorative textiles

2011-02-20 Thread Janice Blair
://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/i336475/star-snaps-helena-bonham-carter.html Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

Re: [lace-chat] :-) Apple Season

2011-02-06 Thread Janice Blair
I think I might have got more if I didn't move the basket. :-) My mouse kept moving off the page. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org From: jeanette jeane

Re: [lace-chat] Italian soup

2011-02-06 Thread Janice Blair
Romano cheese. Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org The soup is potatoes, sausage and some greens (spinach? chard?). The name starts with Zup I think. It's really good

Re: [lace-chat] Valentine customs

2011-02-02 Thread Janice Blair
and eleven when we moved over here. Nowadays DH and I usually exchange a card and that is all. In fact, I think he has given me the same design card on a number of occasions, he must like it. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA where I can't leave

Fw: [lace-chat] sending messages

2011-01-31 Thread Janice Blair
As my reply to Agnes did not come back to me from Lace Chat, I don't think I hit Reply All. I would like to know how to do Undisclosed Recipients if anyone knows. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org

[lace] App for lace designers with Macs

2011-01-30 Thread Janice Blair
key with the delete key to get rid of my mistakes. I had a glitch once when I exited in the wrong order but Mac has a built in Time Machine which made it easy for him, in Seattle, to restore it to working order. Thanks for geekie kids. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest

Re: [lace-chat] Norwegian Royal Guard

2011-01-26 Thread Janice Blair
Day parade in November. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org From: Agnes Boddington ag...@weatherwax.karoo.co.uk To: lace-chat@arachne.com Sent: Tue, January 25

Re: [lace-chat] Dried fruit, was Fabric widths

2011-01-22 Thread Janice Blair
Joy, I have never thought of keeping my dried fruit in the freezer as they seem to keep okay in the cupboard. Is there a reason why you do that? Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org

[lace-chat] Cactus recipes

2011-01-22 Thread Janice Blair
of seeds, which you eat. It is also what they use to get red and shocking pink dyes. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace-chat] Mexican TV

2011-01-19 Thread Janice Blair
photographs. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

[lace] Needle lace - architects' linen substitute

2011-01-04 Thread Janice Blair
? Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - 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] Kitty Mason, MBE

2011-01-01 Thread Janice Blair
, this seems to bring the total to four. Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

Re: [lace] Lace in Monica Ferris books

2011-01-01 Thread Janice Blair
making bobbin lace before she attempted that, but was very interested. She had learned about a lace day somewhere, and was planning to go to that. Now that I mention this, I can't remember how on earth I found her via email! Maybe she had an email address in one of her books? Janice Blair Crystal

[lace] Monica Ferris and USPS

2010-12-30 Thread Janice Blair
thinking of ways on how to make more money if they see what Canada charges to import mail!! :-) Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[lace] Card site updated, please refresh

2010-12-29 Thread Janice Blair
recently. I will try to get to the downloads later today. For those who asked, the title picture is made with the Kathryn lace http://www.brandis.com.au/craft/Lace/freebies.html behind the transparent text, I then added a drop shadow, 1 pixel stroke and inner shadow to complete the look. Janice

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

2010-12-22 Thread Janice Blair
Re; In a London department store: BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS We have a bargain clothing store here in Chicago called Filene's Basement which is up a very long escalator. Don't know if the original store in NY was, or is in a basement. Happy Christmas, Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50

[lace] Open for viewing

2010-12-19 Thread Janice Blair
://www.brandis.com.au/arachne/2010/index.html Exchange website at www.brandis.com.au/arachne/2010/index.html Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[lace] Card exchange

2010-12-14 Thread Janice Blair
. Thank you Noelene, Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA, where my drive is covered with ice, temperature of 16F and almost -9 Celcius. www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace] Christmas exchange

2010-12-13 Thread Janice Blair
in, but there is plenty of lace on the tree. Thank you Barbara. Merry Christmas, Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Fw: lace nails

2010-12-07 Thread Janice Blair
on their nails next convention. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org How do I dress up my manicure? Add texture to your summer manicure for some added glam. Rach's buddy Gretta Monahan shows you how

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