[lace] Tatman

Does anyone know where Tatman is? I've heard that his website is down. Lorelei - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

RE: [lace] Jo Edkins website is unavailable

At some point in the last year Jo redesigned her website, and it now has different urls. Here is a current link. https://www.theedkins.co.uk/jo/lace/index.htm Lorelei -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com On Behalf Of Penelope Piip Sent: Monday, February 8, 2021 2:28 AM To:

RE: [lace] Historical bobbins

There are several coronavirus patterns, mostly tape laces, being shown on facebook now.Mostly in a group called Bobbin Lace Makers. -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com On Behalf Of Devon Thein Subject: [lace] Historical bobbins I am struck by the value put on bobbins that

RE: [lace] Re: Why is Burano mesh very rectangular looking?

Laurie That is a very interesting account. I would never have thought that the manner of holding thread and the use of a pillow could make so much difference. A valuable point of view. Also, regarding "Old Flanders". I think that is a term concocted by lace dealers and those trying to promote

RE: Re[2]: [lace] Our mail list software

Sue I think part of the problem with facebook as a host is their software itself. It doesn't encourage lengthy answers. I wrote a whole page on an unrelated subject and their software said they would make it invisible to others after 24 hours. I think there are lots of people on facebook lace

RE: [lace] Clippykit Bag Patterns by Jane Atkinson

Susan Not knowing the specific pattern you are working, I can say this. It is usually possible to do some extra stitches before or after a pin, where the threads are bunched together so closely. You can use those "mistakes" to set which pair will be the weaver. Lorelei Subject: [lace] Clippykit

RE: [lace] In search of Mikhaylov pattern

Gon I have looked at your website many times. But I am struck once again by your generosity and the effort involved in posting all these patterns. Thanks. Lorelei Subject: Re: [lace] In search of Mikhaylov pattern Dear Jean, On my website https://kloskant.com are still

[lace] threads

What can you all tell me about these threads: Klasklogaren, Fil au Chinois I have a question from a member of laceioli. Thanks Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

RE: [lace] Arizona free library

Alex This link works to get to the list of available documents: http://www2.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/lace.html Lorelei Subject: [lace] Arizona free library - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

RE: Re[2]: [lace] Agnes Herzog work

I have admired her work for a long time. Lorelei - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

RE: [lace] Lassen question

Ann Bucks book on the Thomas Lester laces shows many Bedfordshire designs with turned corners, dating from the last half of the 19th century. I have seen Tonder patterns with turned corners, but have no way to date the examples. So I am not sure if they are 19th or 20th century, but they do

RE: [lace] Lassen question

Jane -- As I understand it the technique of attaching strips of Chantilly or other laces together, to make a large object, is called "point de raccroc" (spelling??) It attempts to imitate the same thread path as the ground, but there is no overlap. Lassen overlaps the end of the lace onto the

RE: [lace] Lassen question

Flanders also uses lassen. -Original Message- Subject: Re: [lace] Lassen question I think that lassen is something that you do with Binche and point de Paris. Are there any other laces that use "lassen"? Nancy, did you see any other handkerchiefs of interest? I might have photos. -

RE: [lace] Valenciennes by Whiting, was: Point Ground Lace

Jo There is a book by N. Andries and G. Vroom VALENCIENNESKANTJES, 2011, published by the authors. It is the same format as Caroluskantjes -- loose sheets, one for each pattern. The collection starts with a bunch of grounds used in Valenciennes at various times. They are sorted chronologically. If

RE: [lace] English point ground lace

I was about to mention this book. But Diane beat me to it. It deals with issues like how many passives in the foot. Relative size of the gimp. Very nit picky little details. But in broad terms it is very difficult to distinguish the place and nation of origin of any point ground lace. Everybody

RE: [lace] What is the best way to start bobbin lace?

Many years ago Elizabeth Kurella designed some dinosaur patterns, very simple, but just the thing to entice a boy. I don't know if the patterns were ever published or where one could find them. I would love to see them readily available. Lorelei -Original Message-Subject: Re: [lace]

RE: [lace] Re: What is the best way to start bobbin lace?

Devon I belong to that group on facebook, and Bev is right. Lots of beginners asking advice. It is useful. The other alternative is laceioli, which also has a beginners group. http://laceioli.ning.comBoth are free to join. I like the ning software better. Both allow posting photos, so

RE: [lace] Alice Howell hacked?

I got the same message Lorelei On Behalf Of Devon Thein Subject: [lace] Alice Howell hacked? I am wondering if these messages from Alice Howell asking the list, as though a single person, to buy a gift card - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line:

RE: [lace] Book title

Alex Congratulations on your newest book. Do you have any idea when it will be printed? I do have a suggestion, believing that your most recent is on Mechlin. There is a lack of adequate books on pottenkant and the laces of the late 16th century. There have been a few books on revival era Paris

RE: [lace] Armenian Lacemakers?

of work by our members. http://needlelacetalk.ning.com/photo/albums/oya-bebilla-armenian-turkish-ken e-igne-oyalari-needle-oya http://needlelacetalk.ning.com/photo/albums/oya2-edgings http://needlelacetalk.ning.com/photo/albums/oya3-flowers Lorelei Halley Administrator needlelacetalk

[lace] Belgian war lace

Try this link http://laceioli.ning.com/forum/topics/beligan-war-lace-from-wwi?xg_source=ac tivity Lorelei - 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] an identification question

Devon I've posted a reply to your ID question on laceioli http://laceioli.ning.com/group/identification-history?xg_source=activity My answer should be visible to everybody, even non-members. I've included links to some of my pinterest boards, for comparison purposes. Lorelei

RE: [lace] Lace, not Lace, progress

Devon It is great to hear about all the behind-the-scenes work for an exhibition. Including how you try to create information for docents to use. Fascinating. You'll do great. Lorelei Subject: [lace] Lace, not Lace, progress Tomorrow I am supposed to give a tour to volunteers and docents so

RE: [lace] Lace teacher in Venice

Olga There is an Italian language group on Facebook. Perhaps someone there might know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/264891343672134/ Lorelei Subject: [lace] Lace teacher in Venice My friend is looking for a bobbin lace or a needle lace teacher in Venice or nearby. She has found out that lace

RE: [lace] 12 pair crossings

Sharon >From a verbal description it is impossible to say with any real reliability. Cluny, or its precursor Genoese are possibilities. If you are a member of laceioli you could post the photo there, and then you could get some real answers. Lorelei Subject: [lace] 12 pair crossings I have a

RE: [lace] Mystery thread

Lorri I have used their thread and liked it very well. The thread of theirs that I have used is linen. I am not aware that they made cotton threads. Their 80/2 linen is comparable in size to tatting cotton #80. Bockens 80/2 would be a bit finer, because Bockens tends to twist their threads more

[lace] Corbet

This is an excerpt from a private email that I sent to Susan. Don't jump to conclusions too quickly about what other people are thinking. "But I should also say that I understand this issue from an author's/designer's perspective. When writing a book one often comes up with 2 versions of a

[lace] Corbett's Flanders

doesn't go all the way to the ring pair. The green rings are turning stitches midway through the cloth work. Lorelei Halley - 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] Re: Demise of Fine Linen Lace, was Faery Lace

Back in the 1980s there was a brief period when linen thread in 140/2 and 120/2 was available, but only for a few years. It has since disappeared. Since 1980, when I started lace making, there hasn't been anything finer, thinner. I don't know what the finest size threads were available for antique

RE: [lace] Cilaos needle lace

Susan I think the distinction between needle lace and embroidery is quite clear, at least in my own mind. But I am thinking of the structure of the finished object, and the working methods while it was under construction. If there is any background woven fabric still existing in the piece, it is

RE: [lace] Faery Lace?

Nancy I don't disagree at all. What I found interesting was your statement about "extinction of the cultivars" for super fine linen thread. I have been thinking along those lines for a long time, but never came across any corroboration. However, I thought it happened in WWI, not the French

RE: [lace] Faery Lace?

Lynn It is my impression, perhaps imprecise, that "fairy lace" was just another name for Binche. More specifically, the kind of Binche that has lots of little spots. From my website, go about 40% down the page. http://lynxlace.com/bobbinlacerevivalerastraight.html Here is a specific example --

RE: [lace] Help needed

Alison I don't have a video link for you but I do have diagrams on my website that show what to do. http://lynxlace.com/learningbobbinlace-basics.html#sewings In this next one, about half way down begins another description of sewings. And about 90% down the file is a description of false plaits.

[lace] Cilaos

then filled with elaborate star of flower motifs. Somebody figured out how to dispense with the woven fabric entirely, and just work the fancy corners. Lorelei Halley - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] oya

Does anyone know anything about the history of Oya - knotted Mediterranean needle lace? Particularly how old it is. History prior to 1900. Lorelei Halley - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] RE: [lace] New postings on the "Arizona" site

Tess I have her 1st book and it is superb. I highly recommend those books for download. Out gratitude to Suzanne for making them available. Lorelei Halley From: owner-l...@arachne.com On Behalf Of Tess Parrish Subject: [lace] New postings on the "Arizona" site. .. We are all ver

RE: [lace] early lace video

I wonder if some sort of injury or neurological disorder has her using her dominant hand so little. I assume that her right hand sets the pins because she has better control; but she is only using 2 fingers of that hand. The others aren't doing anything. Also, being right handed, I could never

RE: [lace] 2018 Arachne Bookmark Exchange

In addition to Lin's photos, there are some really nice Duchesse and Carrickmacross. The latter has some really good closeups which allow the viewer to see the layers of work. Lorelei From: owner-l...@arachne.com On Behalf Of Lin Hudren Subject: [lace] 2018 Arachne Bookmark Exchange

RE: [lace] Happy International Lace Day

Jeri As I understand it, this International Lace Day idea first appeared on the facebook in 2015, by Bolillera Maribel (that is the name she uses on facebook). This is the thing about the internet; anyone and everyone has equal freedom to create or post anything they like, without a bunch of

RE: [lace] Lace projects

Alice Honor to your courage in attacking that particular piece!! Please be sure to post a photo on flickr whenever you get it finished. Lorelei Subject: [lace] Lace projects The project at hand is finishing Miss Channer's Mat. I have about 5 square inches left to do. It's been a 3 year project.

[lace] Comprehensive list of lace books

I forgot to post the last link. This one deals with structural differences (working methods and thread paths) of different styles of bobbin lace. http://lynxlace.com/bobbinlace2structuralclasses.html This one compares laces that look similar, but are very very different in structure and

RE: [lace] Comprehensive list of lace books?

a sufficient length of time, you will be able to identify laces. Lorelei Halleylynxlace.com http://laceioli.ning.com Hi all, I'm newer to the lace world, and am very interested in reading about its history. I'm also interested in learning how to visually identify the different types

RE: [lace] wonderful resource-machine lacemaking

Devon The echoes of this issue may yet rise again. In the matter of AI, robots, etc. I keep thinking that the clever boys who invented these machines weren't thinking about consequences. Lorelei Subject: [lace] wonderful resource-machine lacemaking ...these are the people who displaced the

RE: [lace] Rosaline progress & misc.

Susan A pretty little piece. I'm so glad you are continuing to pursue Rosaline lace. Lorelei Subject: [lace] Rosaline progress & misc. I finished a small piece of Rosaline designed by Ghislaine Moors. A pic is posted to Flickr & in spite of its many mistakes, I’m pleased that it resembles the

RE: [lace] Modern vs Tradtional

Brian - Your quilts are very interesting. I had no idea you made quilts. How did you get from quilts to historical bobbins? Lorelei Hi all, You will know that I am not a lace maker, but in my patchwork hobby life, we are experiencing the same slow evolution away from traditional patchworking.

RE: [lace] West Coast USA lacemakers

David - I have posted your event on laceioli in the EVENTS section. Let me know about updates. Lorelei Subject: [lace] West Coast USA lacemakers On Saturday 26th January 2019, our dear friend Stormy Lee Van den Houten would like to host a Meet and Greet for me. If more than a few would like to

RE: [lace] New Grounds

Devon I am convinced that the motive behind the prevalence of point ground in the 19th c was speed of working. So much that went on during that time was aimed at speeding up the process, to compete with machine lace (a hopeless prospect). Even the clothwork was simplified. Lorelei Subject:

[lace] reporting lace news

The description Devon gives of her lace reporting activities was interesting. I am doing much the same thing, collecting information form the 20 odd facebook lace groups that I belong to and posting the best parts to laceioli and needlelacetalk. Interesting photos are posted to my pinterest pages.

RE: 'Clifhangers' with some postings eg [lace] 20th century bobbin lace grounds

I also get only part of Devon's messages. So I have created a tab for the arachne archive and immediately go there to view the full text. Annoying, but it solves the problem. Lorelei From: owner-l...@arachne.com On Behalf Of Jay Ekers Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 8:22 AM I

RE: [lace] Cantu, Carrickmacross, Chantilly, Cluny, Coggeshall, Coralline

Sue Coralline was a Venetian needle lace, fairly old, but I am not sure of its date. Supposedly its designs were reminiscent of branching coral. Lorelei From: owner-l...@arachne.com On Behalf Of Sue Harvey Hi Jeri, had never heard of Coralline so did a Google search and

[lace] defining lace

I just want to throw in my 2 cents worth - I have Jill Nordfors' book from long ago, before I even started making lace. Personally I would not regard most of that book as lace. She focuses on detached buttonhole stitch laid on top of the base fabric, and that fabric remains as part of the finished

RE: [lace] Re: Lace, Not Lace Reaction to Needle Lace Revival Arachne comments 3/28/18

Amy Your discussion about Instagram was very interesting, and I was almost ready to join up and start using them. Until you said they are owned by facebook. Perhaps I will join and see how it works, cautiously. However with search engines and hashtags -- I deliberately set up the opening page for

RE: [lace] Weaver's knot

Sue That kind of tool is also used by jewelers. In the U.S. Rio Grande in Albuquerque sells them. Lorelei Subject: Re: [lace] Weaver's knot Another useful tip I collected a while ago from Arachne was to purchase a fly tying tool from the fishing shop for a few pennies Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK

RE: [lace] Re: Lace, Not Lace Reaction to Needle Lace Revival Arachne comments 3/28/18

Marianne The facebook page I set up for needle lace has as its sole purpose to direct people to the ning site, where all the action occurs. I belong to nearly 20 facebook lace sites of various kinds. So I am familiar with how it works. I deliberately chose not to use facebook for my own network

RE: [lace] needle lace types

Marianne Needlelacetalk has a set of videos by Michael Dennis and links to some other good online lessons for needle lace. http://needlelacetalk.ning.com/page/tutorials-1 We also have a BEGINNERS group. http://needlelacetalk.ning.com/group/beginners Lorelei Subject: [lace] needle lace types All

RE: [lace] Re: Lace, Not Lace Reaction to Needle Lace Revival Arachne comments 3/28/18

Marianne I have a page on facebook which has links to the needlelacetalk site. https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=needlelacetalk http://needlelacetalk.ning.com You should take a look at the photos on that site. There is some very spectacular needle lace by its members. But there is a reason

[lace] contemporary needle lace

Elena A very interesting perspective. Personally I value needle laces in all 3 categories: those exhibiting all the characteristics of the antique laces in both scale and technique and design. Those using the best techniques of antique laces, but with modern design Those enlarged in

RE: [lace] Weaver's knot

Nancy Very useful. Thanks Lorelei To: Arachne Subject: [lace] Weaver's knot Because there have been questions about weaver's knots in the past, and because making this knot would often give me fits before my recent epiphany, I've put together a series of rough photos that shows

[lace] Margaret Stephens

Here are some of Margaret's photos, from needlelacetalk. http://needlelacetalk.ning.com/photo/photo/listForContributor?screenName=08a ktr41n729u Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

RE: RE: [lace] Lace Revival of the 1970s

Lyn I did talk with Doris Southard many years ago and she told me that she first heard of bobbin lace from an article in a women's magazine. (I don't remember which one -- one of the grocery store kind.) She had been a weaver and did many other textile crafts, but she was essentially

RE: [lace] Aurifil 80

Lyn This is the first I have heard that Aurifil comes in 80. The finest I know about is Aurifil 50. Lorelei From: owner-l...@arachne.com On Behalf Of lynrbai...@supernet.com Subject: [lace] Aurifil 80 I received my Threads for Lace 7 recently, and Aurifil 80 is not

RE: [lace] Rosaline Perle

Susan Will you post a photo on flickr so we all can see? Lorelei -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com On Behalf Of hottl...@neo.rr.com Subject: [lace] Rosaline Perle Hello All! With counseling from Bev, I was finally able to finish a small Rosaline

[lace] fashion history

There is a fashion history book in 4 volumes (I think) that I have heard about. But I can't remember the author & title. Can anybody help? Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

RE: [lace] Question about early English lace

side the lace itself to pinpoint dates and geographical origin. An example of this is Levey's use of weavers' sample books (when they have dates attached to the book or to the samples) as a way of dating a design. Lorelei Halley -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@ar

RE: [lace] Tonder bobbins

Helen There is a group on facebook dedicated to buying and selling bobbin lace related stuff. People sell off their bobbin collections, books, etc. You can post a request for just a few, and see what happens. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Bobbinlacemarket/ Lorelei -Original Message-

[lace] Anny Noben-Slegers

Try this link. I hope it works. https://www.facebook.com/anny.nobenslegers/photos_all Lorelei - 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] Anny Noben-Slegers

Try this link instead https://www.facebook.com/groups/559079074247095/permalink/965090436979288/ Lorelei - 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] Anny Noben-Slegers

Here are some photos of one of her pieces. I think it is eagles and their nest. https://www.facebook.com/saved/?cref=53 Lorelei - 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

RE: [lace] Identification of Dutch lace needed

Flemish, probably very very late 17th c or early 18th c: https://www.pinterest.com/lynxlacelady/early-brussels-flemish-milanese/ Lorelei Halley -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Devon Thein Sent: Friday, February 9, 2018 12:04 PM

RE: [lace] Identification of Dutch lace needed

Devon I'm afraid my usual complaint applies here, too. That is a really bad photo, impossible to tell anything about the structure from the photo. I can't even tell if it is a part lace or a straight lace. However, I don't think it is pottenkant. That form does have the mirror image in the design.

RE: [lace] scissors for lace?

Susan Thanks for the info on websites. Mary Corbett has several pages on tambour embroidery, a form of lace. She is quite good. Lorelei From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of hottl...@neo.rr.com Two of my favorite sites are Mary Corbet's Needle 'N Thread &

[lace] lace timeline

Lorri Some time ago I wrote up a brief summary of bobbin lace history. It is not exactly a timeline. http://lynxlace.com/bobbinlacehistoryoverview.html Lorelei Halley - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help

RE: [lace] Walter Evans and Co.'s Mecklenburg thread No. 20

Joseph I have collected some links which might be useful to you. http://needlelacetalk.ning.com/group/filetlacis Lorelei Halley -Original Message- Subject: Re: [lace] Walter Evans and Co.'s Mecklenburg thread No. 20 The thread is used in a few old Filet Lacis books. I want to use

RE: [lace] Bucks point

studying medieval history, so I understand how historians think and how they use evidence. I also understand how evidence can be misused. Of course, then I was dealing with written documents. Lace history uses a different kind of evidence, but the principles are the same. Lorelei Halley -Original

RE: [lace] Picots and rules

Halleluyah I agree. Lorelei -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Alex Stillwell Subject: [lace] Picots and rules My rules of lace making go - 1 You MUST enjoy making it 2 Your lace MUST look as beautiful as you can manage 3 Your

RE: [lace] Left or right sewing edge

Susie I learned from Doris Southard's book, and as a result have always worked with the footside on the left. But if I am trying to follow a Bucks diagram I may set up in the English manner so my pillow matches the diagram. Lorelei --- Just a reminder that Doris Southard's book LESSONS

RE: [lace] Footside on left or right?

Janice Interesting theory! Lorelei -Original Message- Subject: [lace] Footside on left or right? The question of why the footside of yardage lace is either on the right (mainly English laces) or on the left (mainly European continent laces) ... answer other than the Brits do everything

[lace] snow art

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Avantgardens.org/photos/?tab=album _id=1704517309562023 Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

[lace] Ipswich

I have been collecting photos of laces for lace identification purposes. I have a pinterest board with some of Karen Thompson's photos. If I remember correctly they were originally posted on facebook. https://www.pinterest.com/lynxlacelady/ipswich-bobbin-lace/ Lorelei Halley - To unsubscribe

RE: [lace] Please Share Lace Experiences and Questions

I think so, too. Lorelei -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of N.A. Neff Subject: Re: [lace] Please Share Lace Experiences and Questions One other thought: I'm finding some of the Arachne-like discussion is now happening on Facebook,

[lace] Ipswich pillow

Here is a direct link to the article and photos. It is a long url, and you will have to paste it together. http://api.ning.com/files/dsLPsteu3YwIHRdbk4JpFXXwvn2aELu9broqmoU5sYRNCckoBj A0KeuVOjaJBGf1CMmyvx3GVS24aqvFL*urmZz2C0gcHCib/JeriAmesIpswichPillow.pdf Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] Ipswich pillow

I have posted it on laceioli. Here is the link. It is there as a pdf file. Text in red. If the copyright holder objects, I will take it down. http://laceioli.ning.com/forum/topics/ipswich-pillow Lorelei Halley laceioli.ning.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord

RE: [lace] Bucks point - on Ipswich-style Pillow at Smithsonian

Devon You could post it on laceioli.ning. Since I set it up as a public site, even non-members can see everything that is posted. Then post a link here. Lorelei -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of DevonThein Sent: Thursday, December

[lace] tells

I found this url on Facebook. I can't remember if anybody has already posted it. http://torch.ox.ac.uk/themes/tellings-reconstructing-repertoire-songs-used-e nglish-lace-schools Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

RE: [lace] Rosaline perle

Jeri Here is a link to the book list for duchesse and Rosaline on laceioli. The bottom part of the list are the Rosaline books. http://laceioli.ning.com/group/duchesse/page/6475898:Page:38 Lorelei Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 4:28 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Rosaline perle Dear Susan, Please

RE: [lace] Rosaline perle

Susan A rolled bundle also plays an important part in Withof, and many pieces start with a bundle that defines a central vein in a leaf. And Cantu (called punto Venezia in Italian) uses a variation on the bundle to move threads around internally as the lace proceeds. Both Duchesse and Honiton

[lace] Spanish lace makers

Here are some links to facebook sites, Spanish language. For some of these you have to join in order to see the photos. https://www.facebook.com/groups/291232274411760/photos/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/307447226277549/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/286640145093769/ Lorelei - To

RE: [lace] Spanish lace makers

ink they're mainly Spanish, but there's some Russian and eastern European work, too, Some of it's really wonderful. Cynthia On Oct 8, 2017, at 3:32 PM, Lorelei Halley <lhal...@bytemeusa.com> wrote: > Devon > > A few days ago you asked about Spanish lace makers and what they wer

[lace] Spanish lace makers

Devon A few days ago you asked about Spanish lace makers and what they were doing. There had been a large group on google with many Spanish lace makers participating. A huge number of photos were posted. Unfortunately google decided to cancel their "groups" feature, I think because facebook was

[lace] ghost pillow

I use one also, for Flanders & Binche. I couldn't do those complex designs without one. And losing track of where I am is the primary reason. Like Nancy, I like to call it the "voodoo board". I think of it as murdering the design invented by a wicked sorcerer. And who is going to be defeated, me

RE: [lace] Lace samples

Helen I have lots of these little sample strips. I stick them into 3 ring binders, sorted by structural type and stylistic group. (Cluny & Bedfordshire in one, Flanders Binche and Val in another) I keep them in this fashion so I have examples to show students when they have questions about various

RE: [lace] Fw: Sad News

Sue Thanks for the information. She was too young, much too young. She made a very great contribution. Lorelei Halley -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Sue Babbs Subject: [lace] Fw: Sad News I have just received this message

RE: [lace] Lepovka Lace

Glad to hear about those books. Didn't know there were any. Author? Lorelei Subject: Re: [lace] Lepovka Lace two lace books related to tape laces in Lepoglava in Croatia which I acquired from Susan Wenzel's shop before she sold her business 'Lacy Susan'. I just checked the new owner's site and

RE: [lace] Lepovka Lace

Mary This pinboard has some photos. You will have to look at the descriptions under each photo. Maybe half dozen are Lepoglava. I think you mean Lepoglava, Croatian bobbin lace. https://www.pinterest.com/lynxlacelady/modern-part-lace/ This link will show you comments on laceioli regarding

RE: [lace] IOLI Convention photos on Flickr

Arlene Thanks for posting the wonderful photos. Lorelei - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] missing emails

Those of you who are checking the archives to find missed posts - I have noticed what appeared to be missing posts. But when I clicked on DATE, which causes the software to list the emails strictly by date and time, then all the missing ones showed up in order. Try that and see if it works.

RE: [lace] Lace ID (Susan H's question)

I think Sally is right -- the designer/creator used whatever techniques pleased her, and it doesn't fit into a particular niche. Also I do now see the needle lace filling stitches inside the loops made by the narrow braid. Lorelei From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On

RE: [lace] lace ID?

Bev As I understand it, Romanian point lace has a tape made by crochet. But the empty spaces between the tapes are filled with needle lace stitches. This piece has no needle lace stitches. Lorelei From: Bev Walker [mailto:walker.b...@gmail.com] Susan and Lorelei, Bunches of grapes with the

RE: [lace] lace ID?

Susan An interesting piece. That wide outer border tape is something used in something called "Bruges crochet". But I don't think it actually has anything to do with Bruges. The Irish crochet elements are very interesting, especially the maple leaf shaped ones. Lorelei From:

RE: [lace] Re: question

My understanding is that the terms are used differently in the U.S. and in Britain. U.S. Britain Braidplait Tape braid (for a

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