[lace] Re: IOLI Convention

2013-04-26 Thread Susan Reishus
place while there as more 'bang for their buck,' as Alice shared. Best, Susan Reishus    - 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] Re: Graph Paper

2013-04-20 Thread Susan Reishus
is great to have around in various sizes (I tend to use 8 and 10 the most), as you never know when the creative urge will hit in various media.  For instance, you can even chart your hardanger on it.  I use it all the time for so many different things. HTH, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] Re: What Kind of Lace Is This?

2013-04-09 Thread Susan Reishus
Thank you, Adele!  (And to Janice, what a blessing to share lace with that school!) Best, Susan Reishus A little confusion is that the title Bronwen quotes (SIngulier et nouveaux pourtraicts ...) is not the title the book was published under when the facsimile copy that is on the Arizona website

[lace] Re: Dogs Cats (Sympathy)

2013-04-08 Thread Susan Reishus
for the perimeter of a yard, but the same would work inside when/where applicable): http://www.wikihow.com/Keep-Dogs-off-Lawn HTH, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com

[lace] Re: What Kind of Lace Is This?

2013-04-08 Thread Susan Reishus
Just lovely!  Thank you for sharing.  Have any of you worked Reticella as a curved piece?  More complicated math, no doubt... Best, Susan Reishus http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Portrait_of_a_Woman_by_Cornelius_Janss en_van_Ceulen,_1619_-_Cleveland_Museum_of_Art_-_DSC08862.JPG http

[lace] Re: What Kind of Lace Is This?

2013-04-08 Thread Susan Reishus
Have any of you worked Reticella as a curved piece?  Susan Reishus  I don't recall ever having seen curved reticella (as created) from woven cloth...You could (the stitches, or) would have made a straight piece and just shaped it to fit.  (If you) laid in foundation threads (then it would

Re: [lace] Re: What Kind of Lace Is This?

2013-04-08 Thread Susan Reishus
can't find the book on the link you provided, though.  Going to the Arizona site always ends up in hours of fun (or wasted productive time), as does Antique Pattern Library. :) Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Re: What Kind of Lace Is This?

2013-04-08 Thread Susan Reishus
through the forwarded link, http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/vinciolo/ and didn't find the curved piece.  May have gone too fast. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com

[lace] Re: Cats (Sympathy Needed)

2013-04-07 Thread Susan Reishus
to lace itself. HTH, Susan Reishus - 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] Re: Lurkers vs. Volunteers

2013-03-16 Thread Susan Reishus
Jeri’s point is well taken.  There are those who are used to taking and keeping things to/for themselves.  There are those who give (in the smallest percentage - scientifically only 8%), and must understand that they must consider the source of the nastiness is really someone showing you who

[lace] Re: Wedding veils

2013-02-03 Thread Susan Reishus
.  After all, any wedding dresses have been made of silk over time...I would also think about compatibility with the dress, as there is a strong likelihood that they will be kept and passed on down, together. HTH, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace] Re: Linen Christening Gown

2013-01-29 Thread Susan Reishus
to be temperamental and break.  My background is haute couture, French Heirloom and all forms of needlework, so was sharing sewing insights from practical esthetic, to timeless ease with best results (of which sewing machines do very well). Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Re: Threads for sewing christening gown

2013-01-26 Thread Susan Reishus
construction, but also outcome with all pieces merged, and endurance for generations to come, of which cotton or silk thread would well serve. HTH, Susan Reishus  - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] Re: Linen Christening Gown

2013-01-26 Thread Susan Reishus
, also.  As I mentioned, handkerchief linen typically requires 80 (and often 90) thread. I hope you let us know how it works out, as it is always nice to get more info. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] Participating on the list

2012-11-27 Thread Susan Reishus
limiting open hearted sharing on the list, so we all suffer.  It is important to get over this kind of thing, rather than spreading the drama within one's self, on to others as it only makes things worse.  We lose people and content...very sad, even tragic. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send

[lace-chat] Re: Personal Privacy Concerns

2012-10-28 Thread Susan Reishus
sites have your email address (including much other pertinent info) on people.  It is a valid concern for people as the internet grows and changes, and it was shared on one knitting list that they can find everything about you excepting every personal habit. Best, Susan Reishus .Privacy

[lace] Re: Lace making and blindness

2012-10-27 Thread Susan Reishus
, and no matter how bad, it could always be worse. Things like Dr. Christopher's eye treatments (info available online), and acupuncture, have been amazing in countering and remedying as much as possible.  Best, Susan Reishus    - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace] Re: Straw Workk Macrame

2012-10-10 Thread Susan Reishus
seeing these things! Thank you again for sharing. Best, Susan Reishus - 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/albums/most

[lace] Re: Queen's Outfit with Lace

2012-06-28 Thread Susan Reishus
, but is hand applied machine made trim for embellishment. Best, Susan Reishus - 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/albums

[lace] Re: London Auction of Interesting Fashions

2012-06-23 Thread Susan Reishus
(http://kerrytaylorauctions.com) Thanks for sharing, Jeri!  I don't have to eat today, as I am totally satiated! Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com

[lace] Royal School of Needlework featured on CBS Sunday Morning! (6/3/12)

2012-06-03 Thread Susan Reishus
If you get this message in time, hope you can watch the feature, tied to the Queen's Jubilee, today.  Some shows are available for those on Xfinity or other providers.  Don't know if it can be viewed online by those Across the Pond but you can search on CBS.com Best, Susan Reishus

[lace] Royal School of Needlework Video

2012-06-03 Thread Susan Reishus
.  It is a repeat of an April feature.  If you go to YouTube, and enter Royal School of Needlework, you will see there are others. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

[lace] Re: Video with Brief Feature of Alencon Lace

2012-06-01 Thread Susan Reishus
Oops!  :) Janice wrote me that the link didn't work (cut and pasted from where I viewed it). This should!   (the Alencon visual is near the end, but you will enjoy the whole thing).  http://www.youtube.com/v/AmrCH0AhbDg?version=3autohide=1 Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] Re: Thin Bobbins - There Is Never Enough Room

2012-05-31 Thread Susan Reishus
and cost a bit more but you may be surprised at the prices.  These have been finished for knitting, so may be worth the savings in time and frustration.  Most you can reach the distributor directly, and they may consider selling them wholesale if you buy quantities. Best, Susan Reishus

[lace] Re: Arthritic Hands and Picking Up Bobbins

2012-05-31 Thread Susan Reishus
and cure or limit pain and further damage. HTH, Susan Reishus  - 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/albums/most-recent

[lace] Re: Arthritic Hands and Picking Up Bobbins

2012-05-31 Thread Susan Reishus
to people who can improve it.  It is frustrating, but not terribly painful (though other areas can be).  If you accept it that is fine, but it tends to degenerate without attention and modalities to control or improve it, which are possible. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] Video with Brief Feature of Alencon Lace

2012-05-31 Thread Susan Reishus
This video is for tourism to Normandy, but I thought you might enjoy not only it, but esp. the brief visual of Alencon lace toward the last section of the video. Of course you can stop it to study it more: http://us.mg6.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.rand=8njo5fge5ahtu Best, Susan Reishus

[lace] Re: Talking to Bobbins

2012-05-29 Thread Susan Reishus
whether plants are really inanimate... :) Best, Susan Reishus (Who believes that the magic ingredient in very successful cooking is love, and that this is verging on Lace Chat subject matter). - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] Re: Aluminum Bobbins

2012-05-29 Thread Susan Reishus
that are considered by practitioners (Dr.'s) like aluminum, lead, nickel, etc.  It does interfere with some things we blame on aging like mental function, and other concerns linked to anemia, but those are only two of many. HTH, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[lace] R: There's never enough room

2012-05-28 Thread Susan Reishus
it reliably, and without magnetizing pins, which are all pretty delicate adjustments. If more ideas come up, I will write. Best, Susan Reishus www.SusanReishusDesigns.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] Re: Laundering Lace

2012-05-25 Thread Susan Reishus
, for that matter). Best, Susan Reishus - 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/albums/most-recent

[lace] Re: Kalocsa lace (dye bleeding)

2012-05-22 Thread Susan Reishus
, Susan Reishus - 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/albums/most-recent

[lace] RE: Question about appearance of messages on Arachne??

2012-04-23 Thread Susan Reishus
Lyn or lrb, You still aren't getting it.  It doesn't matter if the message is kind or rude...no one wants the message, and not every single time one writes...so people stop writing.  You are the only earthlink person I have ever known, who doesn't take the time to pass people through so they

RE: [lace] Question about appearance of messages on Arachne?? (was:Re: [lace] To Lynn...)

2012-04-22 Thread Susan Reishus
, and that they have abundant time to fill out forms.   That you have your say, but we don't get to respond back (only via an endless loop message that comes over and over and over again). Best, Susan Reishus  - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Re: Sad News - Betty Ann Rice

2012-04-19 Thread Susan Reishus
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/roanoke/obituary.aspx?n=betty-ann-phillips-r icepid=156973036fhid=5754 I am so sorry to hear this news.  Betty Ann was very kind and generous, and unconditionally so.  She often wrote me off list when I wasn't getting answers, and gave thorough details referring

[lace] Re: Raffle winners (White Lace Hot Pads for holiday table)

2012-04-06 Thread Susan Reishus
of the same crochet thread (same dye lot even!) that a Bernina dealer gave her but she doesn't crochet, so I may end up with them all conjoined into a coverlet or huge doily centerpiece!   :) Happy Pesach and Easter, everyone! Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Re: Lace Stands

2012-03-14 Thread Susan Reishus
Alice, Would you mind sharing links for some of these things?  Googling hasn't been productive, TIA, Susan Reishus *** 1. adjustable folding stand from Kenn Van Dieren   2. adjustable Rubbermaid table...adjusts to four heights, and is flat.   3. adjustable table with L shaped legs (cheap

[lace] Re: Lace Trimmed Shoes

2012-03-03 Thread Susan Reishus
' (or perhaps a string of 'pearls' but think of something timeless, will wear and can be 'cleaned' later).  I have designed knitted shoe covers that were really very pretty, and stretch to fit many sizes (amazingly). Best, Susan Reishus www.SusanReishusDesigns.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Lacis

2012-02-22 Thread Susan Reishus
FWIW, when you call Lacis in SF, they answer the phone, Lay siss' (with emphasis on the latter). HTH, Susan Reishus - 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-chat] Re: Green Thing

2012-02-01 Thread Susan Reishus
...seems to have gone to the wayside. Best, Susan Reishus 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/albums/most-recent

[lace] Re: Galoon (galloon, galon, with some fulfilling segues)

2012-01-29 Thread Susan Reishus
or forgotten needlework techniques, for those who love creating legacies with their hands.  It is a huge work in progress.  Some basic…others like you have never or rarely seen before…   Best, Susan Reishus www.SusanReishusDesigns.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Re: Spencer

2012-01-23 Thread Susan Reishus
, or shared similar.  Jenny shared a great link about historical lingerie with references to all but spencer, also. Best, Susan Reishus - 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] Re: Spencer

2012-01-22 Thread Susan Reishus
with mixed applications, but as a barrier between outer garment and skin. Thank you for opening the discussion up, as we have had the opportunity to read more interesting history and expand perceptions and understanding.  S Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Re: Polyethylene in UK

2012-01-22 Thread Susan Reishus
or portion thereof, from). If I am off-base, I am sure someone will let me know. I would guess there may be some US distributors that may also ship abroad. HTH, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help

[lace] Re: Polyethylene in UK

2012-01-22 Thread Susan Reishus
this product, will now decide to start up a little business making them up.  It is kind of fun!  HTH Best, Susan Reishus  - 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] Re: Spencer

2012-01-19 Thread Susan Reishus
is best, as camisole is typically viewed as something with straps, often narrower. These terms keep getting reused or misused, which really causes confusion for historians and authors.  Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] Re: Spencer

2012-01-19 Thread Susan Reishus
, and now to something quite different. There are many other examples, but I will let this suffice. Best, Susan Reishus - 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] Re: Meeting Rooms

2012-01-07 Thread Susan Reishus
Aw shucks!  You don't want to meet in somebody's garage?  G Best, Susan Reishus What a load of responses!  Churches and libraries seem to head the list, but coffee shops, restaurants, community centers, schools, which made me think of our local state teacher’s college, art schools

[lace] Downloading Problems (Mac)

2012-01-07 Thread Susan Reishus
it is just something they have to accept, being on an Apple computer. Best, Susan Reishus - 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

[lace] Re: Meeting Rooms

2012-01-04 Thread Susan Reishus
they are in that day. People who rent apartments or own condo's and townhomes, often have party rooms for free.  Perhaps someone in your group lives in such a place, or even senior/assisted living? Best, Susan Reishus  - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Skips a Generation

2012-01-03 Thread Susan Reishus
that, any time, any place, anyone.  Best, Susan Reishus www.SusanReishusDesigns.com - 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] Re: lace groups and meeting rooms

2012-01-03 Thread Susan Reishus
a bit later for a cup of tea and/or dessert before the lacemaking breaks out.  (Of course you have to have a tidy place and things covered when food has previously been about).  Best, Susan Reishus  - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Varied and Sundry

2011-12-31 Thread Susan Reishus
. Delayed and ganged response, as I went home for Christmas in time to drive my father to the ER/ICU, and he is home now and hopefully will greatly improve.  I had to return to my home for business. Happy New Year to everyone! Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Re: Manos Laceweight Yarn (Reading Charts Lace Knitting Tips)

2011-12-19 Thread Susan Reishus
really amp up, as they learn to read their knitting better, as well as the charts! HTH, Susan Reishus www.SusanReishusDesigns.com - 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] Re: Muslin

2011-12-08 Thread Susan Reishus
Since we have had a discussion about muslin on the list before (different meanings across the pond since we use it in various ways to subsidize our lace making), I thought I would share the A.Word.A.Day information that came today, that you might find interesting. (below) Best, Susan

[lace] Uses for Lace (Some Inspiration?)

2011-12-08 Thread Susan Reishus
I thought this was a pretty presentation worth viewing, and provides some inspiration (though cut lace doesn't appeal, perhaps folded does). S http://www.womenbeforeus.com/aterforsaljare.aspx Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace] Re: Crochet Hooks

2011-12-04 Thread Susan Reishus
I tried one (Tulip Etimo) in place of the Clover hook I'm using in my current project, and didn't get on with it.  Jean Wow, you are the first person I know of that didn't care for them!  Nice to hear more feedback. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Re: Crochet Hooks

2011-12-03 Thread Susan Reishus
in lace making!  S HTH, Susan Reishus - 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] Oh! Is it too late to start the Christmas Pudding?

2011-12-01 Thread Susan Reishus
that Chanukah begins Dec. 20, 2011 (sunset). Thanks and best, Susan Reishus 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] Re: Crochet Hooks

2011-11-30 Thread Susan Reishus
can buy individually. As far as compatibility (Hook to Thread Size), you can google it.  Here is one chart to start: http://crochet.about.com/library/blthreadhook.htm Best, Susan Reishus www.SusanReishusDesigns.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace] Lace Rain Boots from Delia's

2011-11-30 Thread Susan Reishus
I thought some might like these...cheap Wellies in lace.  I just ran across them in searching for my daughter, and have no idea of the quality, but the price seems right!  They also have a sale for two days... http://store.delias.com/item.do?itemID=57939categoryID=556 Best, Susan Reishus

[lace] Re: Brides Garter (perspiration query)

2011-11-28 Thread Susan Reishus
, for babies that often ensue. Best, Susan Reishus www.SusanReishusDesigns.com - 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] Re: St. Catherine, our Patron Saint of Lacemakers

2011-11-20 Thread Susan Reishus
of French Lace Cookies, which are easy to make and keep, and very delicious! Best, Susan Reishus - 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

[lace] Re: Lace Class

2011-10-29 Thread Susan Reishus
ways to execute a task, but I doubt that the staff was doing things the way this woman had learned, probably 60 years ago.  Whether it is math or lace making, there is more than one way (and surely many perspectives for the brain) to grasp the concept/s.  Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send

[lace] Re: Lace Classes

2011-10-29 Thread Susan Reishus
laughed and said that that is probably what it really takes in life...a bit of fortitude!  And so with lace!  (grinning) Best, Susan Reishus  - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

[lace] Lace PR and Underlying Threads

2011-10-28 Thread Susan Reishus
yet, so be warned if it is not completely lucid.  ;) Best, Susan Reishus - 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] Wow

2011-10-28 Thread Susan Reishus
Three digests in one. Deja vu, over and over. :)  Susan - 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] Re: Lace Display Question

2011-10-25 Thread Susan Reishus
...and according to the servers...it was!  They had never had a child have manners before, and wait their turn.  Argh! again!  End of rant. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

[lace] Re: Ring Sizer

2011-10-19 Thread Susan Reishus
I am not familiar with the term lade.  Can you explain please? TIA, Susan Reishus - 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

[lace] Re: Ring Sizer

2011-10-18 Thread Susan Reishus
.) to set the size, then re-set it to finish?  I haven't done them to my memory (or this way) so trying to wrap my head around doing this technique with a ring sizer.  Best, Susan Reishus  - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] Re: Ring Sizer - Hedebo Technique

2011-10-18 Thread Susan Reishus
the finial), so one would have to be making the same size circle, and sans finial at the other end.  Best, Susan Reishus - 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] Re: Ring Sizer

2011-10-17 Thread Susan Reishus
stores, to girls junk jewelry stores, to fulfill my needlework needs in unusual ways, as I am sure we all do. Best, Susan Reishus (Must we send entire digests back to the list?  It creates a false sense of dejavu and even causes concern for alzheimers...)      :) - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Re: More Determined

2011-10-15 Thread Susan Reishus
many have the energy to do a show that can easily take 80 hours a week, and end up not doing much of the thing they love the most, lace?  As some of the perhaps more mature lacers who may have the most knowledge, really up for such an energy investment?  Maybe Jeri is interested?  :) Best, Susan

[lace] Re: Jewelry Designing

2011-10-15 Thread Susan Reishus
, and draw designs if they have to.  It is just nice to have supplies available and for others to be able to make a living, also.  Making fine thread of high quality though, I am not up for.  LOL I am dropping out of the subject, since I have already written lengthy messages.  :) Best, Susan Reishus

[lace] Re: Sign of the times - call for action?

2011-10-14 Thread Susan Reishus
think we need not only to make lace, but take it out in the public (such as wearing it) so people see what is possible to make/do.  The kindness and customer service from Lacy Susan and Lacemaker USA, will leave a big void. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Re: Sign of the times - call for action?

2011-10-14 Thread Susan Reishus
.  Though lace is fashion forward still, one often needs large pieces for a garment, vs. using it as embellishment. Best, Susan Reishus PS:  Can we PLEASE remove complete repeats of referred to posts?  Digests recently have only about 25-30% new content - the rest is lengthy repeats of the old and a fight

[lace] Re: Blood on Lace

2011-10-10 Thread Susan Reishus
like enamel.  Best, Susan Reishus - 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] Re: Bobbins Music

2011-10-03 Thread Susan Reishus
to the conscious mind for insight and fulfillment, so we can better execute or express our gift. Happy lacing! Susan Reishus - 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] Re: lace knitting + supplies + dying wool

2011-10-02 Thread Susan Reishus
) or microwave (works better with smaller batches, and you have to WATCH for burning, etc. Hopefully there is something here that is of help, as it is only briefly touches on the subject.  :) Best, Susan Reishus www.SusanReishusDesigns.com it, as people can get uneven dyeing and burn wool. - To unsubscribe

[lace] Re: Library Loan Wool for Pillows

2011-09-18 Thread Susan Reishus
for some, but long term is worth considering when putting work into something and $20 boxes of pins, and repetitive stress kinds of issues.  It would be worth it to me to go and buy pure wool and felt it in the washer, imho. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Re: Lulu and others

2011-09-18 Thread Susan Reishus
But keep an eye on your bank/card account for unauthorized charges.  I had several that were done monthly, no idea how it could have happened nor what they were for, though the powers that be set it right and rectified the situation when Lulu didn't respond to queries. Best, Susan Reishus

[lace] Re: Who Would Like a Needlelace Book?

2011-09-16 Thread Susan Reishus
an incredible knitting journey with this book. Best, Susan Reishus  - 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] Re: Silk Thread

2011-09-07 Thread Susan Reishus
Perhaps an overly simplistic approach, and my memory may have slid, but I thought there was a reference to Corticelli Buttonhole Twist? My rough guess (without getting out my supply) would be that it is very roughly comparable to #8 perle cotton, or perhaps #12?  Of course perle cotton would not

[lace] Re: Silk Thread (purse)

2011-09-07 Thread Susan Reishus
for thread.  Hopefully from all the responses, you can find a satisfactory solution. HTH Susan Reishus - 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

[lace] Re: Silk Thread

2011-09-07 Thread Susan Reishus
how it turns out!  S Best, Susan Reishus - 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] Re: Silk Thread

2011-09-05 Thread Susan Reishus
or Amazon.co.jp and click English (if applicable) to ferret out other things.  (Deb at Stitchville also has silk threads from Japan in many sizes, or will order). Hopefully your problem has been remedied already. Best, Susan Reishus www.SusanReishusDesigns.com  - To unsubscribe send email

[lace-chat] Re: (Ship US to UK) knitty gritty, bone weaver's song, lace instruction postcards

2011-09-04 Thread Susan Reishus
it is not now possible to send parcels surface mail from the USA, only by airmail which is massively expensive.  That ends my massive book buying when over there.  Patricia in Wales *** The postal service here has become very expensive, and service, more and more lax.  They give us the reasons

[lace] Re: Wedding Hankie - Baby Bonnet (or converse)

2011-08-19 Thread Susan Reishus
.  Best, Susan Reishus www.SusanReishusDesigns.com - 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] Spider Sock pattern

2011-08-17 Thread Susan Reishus
Arachne members may be interested in a new spider and web sock pattern offered by Jackie Erickson. http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/a68.shtm Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] Re: Lacemaking in Tignes

2011-08-16 Thread Susan Reishus
..  The only downfall to sedentary work, and a slightly rounded back and neck. Best, Susan Reishus (behind on digests, as gone for a couple of weeks).  - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

[lace] Re: Kate's gown on display

2011-07-25 Thread Susan Reishus
museum standard.  I think that a smaller light could have been set where the head was but again, it would damage the dress. Best, Susan Reishus www.SusanReishusDesigns.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] Re: Kate's Gown on Display

2011-07-25 Thread Susan Reishus
never stored things in an acid paper. Best, Susan Reishus - 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] Re: Catherine's Comments (Wedding Dress)

2011-07-25 Thread Susan Reishus
I heard Catherine similarly, but there was a bit of mumble where I left dots: A bit severe don’t you think….expect to see without my face there. Unfortunately she turned her head, or you could read her lips (which was helpful and fun at the wedding). Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send

[lace] Re: Royal Wedding Lace Available

2011-07-23 Thread Susan Reishus
mos. ago). Best, Susan Reishus - 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] Re: Lace - White

2011-07-18 Thread Susan Reishus
(as in queen for a day LOL)... Best, Susan Reishus - 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] Re: Lace - White

2011-07-17 Thread Susan Reishus
the opposite.  My sister got similar comments to her queries about why most things were white, when buying heirloom pieces for all the family in Belgium.  The sales clerks said you can get white really clean and remove stains, but really hard with anything else.  Best, Susan Reishus

[lace] Re: Kate

2011-07-10 Thread Susan Reishus
behavior.  Overall, the best of it is that she seems like a truly nice person.  We need more stellar examples of that to the world. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

[lace] eBay item for those who love the Arachne theme...

2011-07-10 Thread Susan Reishus
Item number is: 230644356692 Best, Susan Reishus - 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] Re: Lace in Fashion

2011-07-05 Thread Susan Reishus
been appliqued/applied to the sheer, but on first viewing and in the smaller picture, it appeared that it could have been machine embroidered on the sheer layer).  Best, Susan Reishus  *** I think that the black sheer by her hand is part of the tail of the sash. Brenda *** I looked quickly

[lace] Re Chantecaille Lace

2011-07-04 Thread Susan Reishus
through fashion, as they do in needlework. When I first saw the term, I thought of it being from a place in the first portion of the root words, and the latter relating to cutting, but was just a quick reaction, fwiw. Best, Susan Reishus (who is only half way to her caffeine ratio so far

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