[lace] HS leaf

2010-04-09 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
side of the leaf.  Any suggestions on how to work this kind of pattern any better would be appreciated.  This is one of many first trials as I try to design things myself.  So I use what knowledge I have and resouces and figure things out as I go. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat

[lace] motifs made with Blendables Sulky Thread

2010-04-08 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
.   It is called Midnight Sky.  You can barely see the subtle hues of dark blue and purple.  Much better in person ;) It measures 6.3cm(2.5 inches). http://www.tat-man.net/bobbinburg/BLgallery/Idrija_motif.jpg Now to select another little motif to try with the Blendables Sulky thread.  FUN! -- Mark, aka

[lace] Re: Hairwork

2010-04-08 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
of how to do it.  Altho it is constructing a man's wig, would work for female too. http://www.costumes.org/classes/254pages/projects/18thwigs.htm Been enjoying this arachne thread. :) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http

[lace] Re: motifs made with Blendables Sulky Thread

2010-04-08 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
leaf. -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com FB: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats == Here's a link to my blog with the last completed leaf in Blendables 30wt

[lace-chat] The Role of the Costumer

2010-03-20 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
I thought I would share our experience of the last two night's performances of the high school version of Les Miserables from a costumer's point of view.  Too long to post here, so I wrote it on my blog. http://tatmantats.wordpress.com Have a good read! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http

[lace] Re:horsehoe thread lifter

2010-02-25 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
Alice in Oregon -- where I must do some house chores. Spent the past two days just making lace and ignoring the chores. And that is a good thing!  Lace forever, housework whenever! :-D -- Mark, aka Tatman in Illinois (who hasn't had the chance to lace for a while.  Too busy making costumes

[lace] Rescued Laces

2010-02-23 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
the patterns I would gladly share them.  Of course if you happen to find the author of the patterns then that saves me the trouble ;) Glad I can share this with you! Mark, aka Tatman  (who is going to go through his photos on his website and embed a watermark and state the copyright on them.  LOTS OF WORK

[lace] Re: King Christian

2010-02-23 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
AH! OK.  I have Doris' book and have worked just a bit on this type of snaking trail effect with my lessons.  Will have to look on the page you referenced.  Thanks for the explanations.  So fun to chat and research about all this :) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http

[lace] Lace reference in Literature: LONG.......

2010-02-04 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
muster to get it all done, being the play is 18, 19, 20 of March. Happy reading and lacing!! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com FB: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Re:Breaking threads

2010-02-03 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
Arachne is always helpful and quick with an answer.  Thank you Bev and Jacquie for explaining how to use the damp cloth on my linen thread. :) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com FB: http://www.facebook.com

[lace] Re:Breaking threads

2010-02-02 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
cloth goes on top of the pillow after the lace and bobbins are completely covered with their cloths or damp cloth on the project BEFORE I lay the cover cloths?? -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com FB: http

[lace] All laced up: Lincoln woman contributes to 17th-century jacket article

2010-01-21 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
-- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com FB: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] Re: Cranford (long)

2010-01-20 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
My wife and I have been avid watchers of this series.  We are costumers as well and always looking for inspiration.  Of course I am always on the look out for lace or lace references with these type of programs.  Thanks, Jeanette,for posting that hilarious exerpt from the book. :) -- Mark, aka

[lace] Re: My lace

2010-01-19 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
Sunday where I forgot to bring costume work home I might get a chance to work on it.  Oh..forgot about that other ugly task of housework. Dishes and cat hair are taking over!  N..it can wait LOL! in a chilly foggy Greenville, Illinois, USA, Mark, aka Tatman website: http

[lace] Happy New Year and another BL project done!

2010-01-01 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
on to another large project from the same book.  Blossom Time, page 95. :) in freezing Greenville, IL USA trying to stay warm in single digit F weather. -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com FB: http

[lace] Bobbin lace project DONE!

2009-12-31 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
. ;) Now I am back to working on a heart motif I started earlier this year from my Bruges Bloemwerk lessons my BL teacher was giving me from the book Bruges Flower Lace by Edna Sutton. Happy New Year!! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop

[lace] Re:Bobbin lace project DONE!

2009-12-31 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
hope to get many projects done for gifts for next Christmas.  It was lacking this year.  Of course try as I always do every year to make thingswe end up buying ;) -- /Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com /FB

[lace] Re:Bobbin lace project DONE!

2009-12-31 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com FB: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats Good lace Mark, How have you been doing on your bridal tatted pieces?, we still want to see a picture of that when done. Happy

[lace] Re: 2009 Arachne Card Exchange website now open

2009-12-12 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
I sat down with my morning coffee and thoroughly enjoyed looked at all the lovely cards that our lace friends have made.  Thanks Clay for hosting this exchange and thank you Jenny for putting the cards on a website for us. -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http

[lace-chat] Re: Aussie lifestyle

2009-12-03 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
the NOW generation I have to second think myself knowing what they term as a thong and I might get a funny look LOL!! Thanks, David, for the fun read. -- Mark, aka Tatman (living in USA still calling them thongs) website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop

[lace] Lace Congress in Spain

2009-11-23 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
What a comprehensive report!  I enjoyed reading it and viewing all the lovely laces and images.  Thank you Carolina! Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com Hello all spiders, I had the chance to assist last

[lace] Lacemaking in Norway?

2009-11-12 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
heritage.  Mine is easier to figure out(English, German, Irish.quite the melting pot!) Thanks for any insight, Mark, aka Tatman in sunny, cool Greenville, IL USA website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com - To unsubscribe send email

[lace-chat] Re: Love and marriage

2009-10-30 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
Kim what she thought if we got married.  She said..so are you asking??  I said yes, I am.  Not really romantic, but in a strange way and coincidence. We have been married for 22 years and plan on the rest of life :) Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http

[lace-chat] Re: dom in paris any other French chefs

2009-10-23 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
://www.recipezaar.com/Authentic-French-Onion-Soup-Courtesy-of-Julia-Child-356428 Enjoy! Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com etsy shop: http://tatman.etsy.com Dear dominique, As I was cooking tonight I thought of you (despite not having a clue

[lace] OT: Looking for Diane Willett

2009-10-09 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
Sorry to post this onlist.  I don't have a current email addy for Diane.  Could you please email me off list.  Someone is inquiring about your knitted garter that is featured in the patterns page on the IOLI website. Thanks.  Back to lacing! Mark, aka Tatman IOLI webmaster - To unsubscribe send

[lace] My Heritage Demo weekend

2009-09-29 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
and my demo pillow with a Bedfordshire lace edging that I continue to work on.  So far about a yard and a half done.  I believe it is a Springett pattern, but don't recall the book it came from. http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/slideshow/15456537 ENJOY! Mark, aka Tatman website: http

[lace] Heritage Demonstration

2009-09-21 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
on the Goshen Trail² in Godfrey, IL. http://www.altonheritagedays.org/ Hope to see any area lacemakers, spinners, fiber artist who want to stop by for a visit! :) -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ Tatman¹s Online Shop: http://tatman.etsy.com email: tatmant...@gmail.com

[lace] Re: My Tally Video in Utube

2009-09-11 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
/cellulite comment :-D -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ Tatman¹s Online Shop: http://tatman.etsy.com email: tatmant...@gmail.com On 9/11/09 6:59 AM, David C COLLYER dccoll...@ncable.net.au wrote: Dear Friends, Mike has very kindly edited the video of me making a tally

[lace] Re:St Bridgets Cross patterns

2009-08-31 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
WOW! Never thought of all those combinations. I really would like to see any samples of this lace design if anyone is inclined to give a try. And try some of Robin's really good design suggestions for the filling area. :) Thanks Robin! -- Mark, aka Tatman(in cooler and sunny Greenville, IL

[lace] Re:St Bridgets Cross patterns

2009-08-28 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
for the pattern. Click on the DOWNLOAD HERE link: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/st-bridgets-cross-bobbin-lace-pattern/ This is the direct link to the PDF file: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/st-bridgetts_cross.pdf Enjoy and Happy Lacing!! -- Mark, aka Tatman in gloomy, possibly

[lace] Re: For the Irish lacemakers!

2009-08-25 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
it helps and let me know if you need me to design a more acurate pricking like this. Fairly simple. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ Tatman¹s Online Shop: http://tatman.etsy.com email: tatmant...@gmail.com On 8/25/09 11:48 AM, Lynne Cumming pigscanfl...@ntlworld.com

[lace] Re: Lace Demonstration at Historic Sites

2009-08-21 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
on the Goshen Trail) this year. Each year I try to better my display and learn more so that I can represent lacemaking and educate the public as much as possible. -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ Tatman¹s Online Shop: http://tatman.etsy.com email: tatmant...@gmail.com

[lace] Re: Shopping help

2009-08-06 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
! -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ Tatman¹s Online Shop: http://tatman.etsy.com email: tatmant...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Re: Shopping help

2009-08-06 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
are to die for And we always ask how Tracy is doing and how the shops are going. Things are fine. -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ Tatman¹s Online Shop: http://tatman.etsy.com email: tatmant...@gmail.com On 8/6/09 12:24 AM, robinl...@socal.rr.com robinl

[lace] Re: torchon lace query - hand or machine

2009-06-24 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
. Enjoying this discussion :) -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ Tatman¹s Online Shop: http://tatman.etsy.com email: tatmant...@gmail.com On 6/23/09 4:22 PM, Vicki Bradford twohappyb...@aol.com wrote: I agree with Brenda. They both look handmade to me. The top one

[lace] Re: D shaped pillows - Attn: Mark

2009-06-11 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
be an option I would toy with later on. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ Tatman¹s Online Shop: http://tatman.etsy.com email: tatmant...@gmail.com On 6/10/09 6:38 PM, jeria...@aol.com jeria...@aol.com wrote: Especially for Mark (Tatman), and those who'd like to view

[lace] Re: D shaped pillows

2009-05-11 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
inches tall and rounded top where the handle was and they easily set down on the flat hinged part. My mom used to have one of these and I have seen them at tag sales or flea markets. Could be a solution to a travel bag for the D shaped pillows. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http

[lace] Re: Miss Channer

2009-05-05 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
That is awesome David! Done in about 3 months with other priorities in the way. You amaze me. Can't wait to see it off the pillow. Equally grand I am sure. -- Mark, aka Tatman...whose pillow is still dusty waiting for me ;) blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: tatmant

[lace] Re: Thread choices questions

2009-04-21 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
) e, cushion cover - cotton and linen f, baby dress trimming - silk g, pictorial piece to be framed - linen h, scarf - silk Q2, If a new range of coloured linen became available would you like it to be: a, about 40 wraps/cm - fine enough for point ground -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http

[lace] Re: Bangles

2009-04-15 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
Wonderful, Eve! Love the color choices and beadwork. I have yet to add beads to a project. Not much of a beader. On my to-do list ;) Thanks for sharing, -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: tatmant...@gmail.com On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 13:35, Eve Morton e

[lace] Re: Arachne anniversary

2009-04-14 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
progress on my blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com To see all the posts that pertain to the wedding lace, go here: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/category/christinas-wedding-lace/ Happy Lacing, -- Mark, aka Tatman..from cold and rainy Greenville, IL USA blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com

[lace] Re: Drawing on Right Side of Brain - was:Teachers

2009-04-08 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
Alex, My art teacher in high school taught from this book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love blind contour drawing. Now just wish I could do blind lacemaking. I might get a book read at the same time HAH. Thanks for mentioning that book. Brought back good memories. -- Mark, aka Tatman blog

[lace] Re: Drawing on Right Side of Brain - was:Teachers

2009-04-08 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
Sherry meant for this to go to the lace list as well. Her email below. -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: tatmant...@gmail.com -- Forwarded Message From: Sherry celticdreamwe...@yahoo.com And since I am left handedI use the right side of my brain more

[lace] Re: Tatting question

2009-04-02 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
to talk about how to work this out. -- Mark, aka Tatman blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: tatmant...@gmail.com On 4/2/09 9:50 AM, Daphne Martin ladylace...@msn.com wrote: Hello everyone. Does anyone know of a tatting pattern in English for a mobile phone cover please

[lace] Diane Willet please email me

2009-03-20 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
Or if anyone has Diane's email handy, just let me know. Thanks, Mark, aka Tatman IOLI webmaster webmas...@internationaloldlacers.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Re: Rescued piece of lace/thread

2009-02-24 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
to be the best choice and probably because of its age would likely be used(guessing again LOL!) Thanks so much for figuring out what type of thread it would be from the charts and your math. Math isn't my strong point. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman Temporary blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email

[lace] Re: Rescued piece of lace/thread

2009-02-24 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
and just not used. There is deliberate knotting of the ends as if the lacemaker meant to end it that length. H -- Mark, aka Tatman Temporary blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: tatmant...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] Re: Rescued piece of lace

2009-02-23 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
Delores, I am pretty sure the lacer used cotton thread. I am guessing at size 40-50? It is just over 3 whole stitches per inch on the footside. There are 3 twists added in between the WS for strength. Curious to what thread size they used too. -- Mark, aka Tatman Temporary blog: http

[lace] Re: Rescued piece of lace

2009-02-23 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
the 1000 many people try to make. That is funny that you took the time to count the tallies. I know I haven't reached my 1000 tallies yet, but this would help it along! Thank you Alice for this information. It is appreciated. -- Mark, aka Tatman Temporary blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com

[lace] Re: My Toender Lace

2009-02-12 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
OUTSTANDING! Julian, Thanks for sharing the pictures of David's accomplishment. David, Can't wait to see your work of Miss Channer's mat done in Chantilly style. -- Mark, aka Tatman.(taking a Blacing hiatus while working on my niece's wedding lace done in fine tatting) Temporary blog

[lace] Interesting Lace Find!

2009-02-03 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
/bvncxn -- Mark, aka Tatman (who had a terrific WIPEOUT on the ice this morning, walking to work. I am sure the people in the passing car were laughing their heads off!! G) Temporary website: http://my.att.net/p/PWP-tatmanlace Temporary blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: tatmant

[lace] Re: Interesting Lace Find!

2009-02-03 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
trying to make a living or by machine), it is still interesting to know the history. Thank you all for your thoughts on this. -- Mark, aka Tatman Temporary website: http://my.att.net/p/PWP-tatmanlace Temporary blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: tatmant...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe

[lace] Re: IOLI website

2008-11-12 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
Thank you. The ES Koon Lace page is one that still needs to be worked on. I am collecting the necessary files. So I will announce when it is up. Thanks for revisiting the IOLI website! Mark, aka Tatman IOLI webmaster On 11/11/08 8:47 PM, Elizabeth Ligeti [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Welcome

[lace] Re: IOLI web back

2008-11-12 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
can be sure of that! ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman Temporary website: http://my.att.net/p/PWP-tatmanlace Temporary blog: http://tatmantats.wordpress.com/ email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write

[lace] Re: Honeycomb delight

2008-08-29 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
://tinyurl.com/6mkm7y That is made entirely of HS, minus the fillings and edging. I may have shown this piece on this list before, but thought to mention it again since the HS is being talked about. :) -- Mark, aka Tatman Visit Tatman's Forum of Fun!: http://www.tat-man.net/forumoffun.html Don't miss

[lace] Re: Honeycomb delight

2008-08-29 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
years ago as a challenge given to me by my BL teacher. I think it has the honeycomb stitch if I am not mistaken: http://www.tat-man.net/bobbinlace/BLtorchonfan.html Click on image for larger view. -- Mark, aka Tatman Visit Tatman's Forum of Fun!: http://www.tat-man.net/forumoffun.html Don't miss

[lace] doily and possible pillow

2008-08-10 Thread Mark aka Tatman
. I am thinking of using this at some of my demonstrations. Interesting novelty item too ;) Happy Lacing! Mark, aka Tatman website: www.tat-man.net blog:www.tat-man.net/blog - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write

[lace] Pics I took at IOLI convention

2008-08-08 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
Morning lacers, I guess it is ok to share pictures of the IOLI convention. This goes along with my previous post. Here is the link to the slide show: http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z43/tatmantats/2008_IOLI_convention/?albu mview=slideshow Enjoy!! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: www.tat

[lace] Our quick trip to IOLI convention 2008

2008-08-07 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
on this event and close enough that I could have this opportunity! Mark, aka Tatman(still in the throws of my one day at the IOLI convention) website: Www.tat-man.net blog: www.tat-man.net/blog - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace] Re: What are you doing instead of IOLI Convention

2008-08-05 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
to make all the habits and work on the set construction. The High School teachers put the play on. It was much fun! Happy Lacing!! Mark, aka Tatman (dodging from A/C building to A/C building in this smoldering heat in Greenville, IL USA) My website: www.tat-man.net My blog: www.tat-man.net/blog

[lace] Re: Representation of lace

2008-07-17 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
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[lace] Representation of lace (loooong post)

2008-07-16 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
shuttles, and the bobbin in question, I would really like to know your opinion about the representation of lace and its tools in the time of our fore fathers that started this country back from 1608 and beyond. Thanks for your patience, Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog

[lace] Re: Representation of lace (loooong post)

2008-07-16 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
is about the length of an unsharpened pencil. About six inches long. Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net On 7/16/08 3:33 PM, Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Mark - I live in Virginia, and my husband and I enjoy visiting Williamsburg as often as we can. I have had

[lace] Re:very large tatting needle?

2008-07-15 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
://www.tribbler.com/tatman/img/takaharizukai.jpg Hope that helps. Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog On 7/15/08 1:47 PM, Francis Busschaert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hallo to all i have a question You all knwo that one can do frivolite (tatting) with needles i have seen somewhere

[lace] Re: starting a new project - was: Variegated threads

2008-05-20 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
on them =D. Looking into making another pillow because there are more things I want to start. AM I BAD!!! Mark, aka Tatman in Greenville, IL USA Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help

[lace] Re: Variegated thread

2008-05-16 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
Sorry about that. My email program tends to pick up only the sender's email addy and not the entire lace list. Thanks, Tamara, for forwarding that. DUH on my part! Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog On 5/16/08 1:00 PM, Tamara P Duvall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This came

[lace] Re: what did you ...Torchon

2008-05-05 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
brainless work But that is just me. Mark, aka Tatman in cool and sunny Greenville, IL USA Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Re: Schneeberger pattern ID

2008-04-22 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
. Helps to see the threads and where they are going while you work. Works like a charm!!! Hope you give it a try. But I do recommend that you document where you got the pic and who the designer is so you won't have memory lapse like I did %-$ Mark, aka Tatman where tulips abound Greenville, IL

[lace] Re: what did you do before bobbin lace

2008-04-21 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
. Embroidery and silk ribbon embroidery I enjoy. Learned those at the same time as tattingwhich is my first love for lace. But at the moment can't decide which is first or second love as far as lace. I like both tatting and bobbin lace. I switch often enough I don't get bored! Mark, aka

[lace] pattern ID

2008-04-21 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
credit it. Thanks, Mark, aka Tatman in sunny and cool 70s F Greenville, IL USA Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Re:pattern ID - cluny/leaves/tallies

2008-04-21 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
Bev, Thanks for clarifying the cluny/leaves/tallies faux pas. It is now corrected on my blog. I tend to use the term cluny loosely when I work both tatting and BL and terminology is one of the many things I have to learn in my life as a lacemaker. ;) Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat

[lace] Re: lace on tv

2008-04-04 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
presented well and I think it is great to have it advertise both the LLL website and the IOLI convention. GOOD JOB!!! Mark, aka Tatman (In icky rainy Greenville, IL USA) Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog On 4/3/08 9:10 PM, Janice Blair [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://tinyurl.com/yvaqqy

[lace] Lace For A Cure

2008-04-01 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
didn't realize we had so many. Two cousins on my dad's side, two cousin's on my mom's side, and a great aunt on my mom's side. There may be more. Had I known this, I would have made six of them. Not sure I would have had time though. :-\ In breezy and chilly Greenville, IL USA Mark, aka

[lace] Lace brushes for Photoshop users

2008-03-24 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
creators. There are other lace brush sets out there. Just thought I would let you know. Mark, aka Tatman(avid Pshop user in cold yet again Greenville, IL) Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace] Re: interesting book (category) on eBay... ; )

2008-02-29 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
are on the lookout at flea markets and thrift shops for things that interest my hobbies. This book was fun to thumb through. Not sure I would use it for anything. But nice to have it in my library. Getting tired of this mushy, snowy weather in Greenville, IL USA Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net

[lace] Re: Back on the list

2008-02-26 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
Pauline, Nice to see you online again! Don't leave us hanging. What is the full blast new project you are working on? In drizzly snowy morning in Greenville, IL USA Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog On 2/26/08 3:26 AM, paulinedenmark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone

[lace] Re: swinging young lacemakers

2008-02-18 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
LOL! Thanks for sharing a bit of your life with us. In chilly Greenville, IL USA Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog On 2/18/08 10:51 AM, Anneke Reijs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Last week, our two youngest grandchildren (both 9 years old) were over for a couple

[lace] Re: lace pricking - proceeds to charity

2008-02-12 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
Micki, You might be thinking of the HLG(Heartland Lace Guild) challenge to make a section of garland for Breast Cancer. Go here to check it out: http://www.heartlandlace.org/Cure.htm In breezy and VERY chilly Greenville, IL USA Mark, aka Tatman Www.tat-man.net Www.tat-man.net/blog On 2/12/08

[lace] OT: Sad news of lacemaker passing away

2007-10-27 Thread Mark aka Tatman
husband a year ago and then struggling herself and just recently has been battling many illnesses. She is now in a better place and with her maker and will be making the best and prettiest lace ever with her heavenly pillow. Please take a time of silence and prayer for her family. Mark, aka

[lace] Fresh off the pillow!

2007-05-28 Thread Mark aka Tatman
Hi all, Just have to show you what I got finished recently. A Russian Tape Lace heart and to use up the left over threads on the bobbins, I made up some simple leaf earrings. You can view it from my blog: http://www.tat-man.net/blog Thanks for letting me share :) Mark, aka Tatman in very

[lace] Re: Tatman's doily

2006-04-06 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
in tatting. http://www.tat-man.net/eyecandy/zigzagtat_flower.html Much more to explore! :-D Mark, aka Tatman In gloomy rainy Greenville, IL USA NEW BOOK! http://www.tat-man.net/tat1shuttlebook/tat1shuttlebook.html Tatman's Chatline: http://www.tat-man.net/blog I was blog-surfing during a quiet

[lace] BLacing with hair

2005-05-26 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
;) This is probably not a new idea, but thought I would share that. :) Mark, aka Tatman www.tat-man.net - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Re: BLacing with hair

2005-05-26 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
those curls! So the weave on the back of the head kind of hid some :( A bit dissappointed, but was still fun to do ;) But oh the possibilities! Mark, aka Tatman www.tat-man.net This is great -- how much more personal can you get wearing lace. Your inspiration really sets the imagination

[lace] Re:curious find

2005-02-10 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
stores) VBEG Mark, aka Tatman www.tat-man.net - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] diagram of my find

2005-02-10 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
thought. www.tat-man.net/tatmanblog/lacepaneldiagram.jpg I think I will turn it into a working pattern with pin dots and you are welcome to try it out. Mark, aka Tatman www.tat-man.net - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace] Curious find

2005-02-09 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
the trails just out of curiousity. Could be one of those round tuit projects for a table cloth or curtains if I have an empty bolster pillow ;) Mark, aka Tatman www.tat-man.net Greenville, IL USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace] IOLI Pattern inquiry

2005-01-31 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
. If anyone of you could help her out we both would appreciate it. Her email is below. Thanks, Mark, aka Tatman IOLI webmaster www.internationaloldlacers.org -- From: jgiarritano [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 16:32:09 -0600 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [POM inquiry] Hi, I am

[lace] Brok 36/2 thread comparison

2004-05-18 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
! Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. Happy Lacing! Mark, aka Tatman www.tat-man.net Greenville, IL USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Re: Brok 36/2 thread comparison

2004-05-18 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
Thank you all that made suggestions on what to use. Will come in handy for other thread comparisons as well. This group is GREAT!! and fast with the responses ;) Mark, aka Tatman www.tat-man.net Greenville, IL USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line

[lace] Re: New lace poem

2003-11-07 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
effort between two lacers LOL!! I have done illustrations for a children's book before. Never heard if they got it published. But I enjoy it. :) Cheers, Mark, aka Tatman www.tat-man.net Thank you, Noelene!! I really think you need to start looking for a publisher. An illustrator would be fun