*I count myself as one of the most fortunate lacemakers. In the late
1980's I purchased Doris'*
*book from her via the mail, With no teacher at tha time, Doris undertook
to help me. what a *
*very patient person. Later on she suggested I contact Ellinor Steingazner
who put me on to*
*my late
Hello Everyone!
For all things concerning the history of shoes, I would contact the
following either by the internet or if you ever in Toronto
visit: www.batashoemuseum.ca OR The Bata Shoe Museum
. 327 Bloor Street
West (just past St.
Hello Everyone!
I don't know who came up with the idea that Canadian lacemakers should or
would consider the International Old Lacemakers
the umbrella for Canada. Sorry about the hesitation but the steam coming
out of my ears was fogging my pc screen.
I was once a member of that group about 20
Happy Hallow e'en Everyone!
Sorry to see such a childish temper tantrum. Surely if one has a problem
with another person, teacher or not, it is more
suitable and dignified to confront the situation with the teacher or
whomever personally and in as cool and calm manner
as possible even if one's
Many years ago when I studied traditional Japanese embroidery, I was advised
by my teacher to use a piece of
plexiglass to shield the embroidery whenever I was not working on it. That
plexiglass now is used to cover my
lace display..no more coffee or tea dribbles, sticky fingers or pieces
of
Hello Dianne!
What a wonderful surprise hearing from you. Last I heard from you was just
before your move to the States. Had to retire
from JE as I came down with Rhumatoid arthritis...I could still do the
stitchig but not twisting my threads, especially that
long special thread for the
A very old fashion remedy for this problem comes from my late great
Victorian era aunt Ina, soak item whether
it be of cotton or linen content in cold highly salted water. Has worked
wonders for as long as I can remember.
Margeret from a beautiful warm, picture postcard autumn day in the
