It's my sincere hope that all members are in good health and enjoying extra
time for making lace.
Sylvie, northern Illinois, USA
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Thank you for sharing the information for volunteering to help Australian
animals, which I do appreciate.
On a lace note, I've been working through the lace lessons in Syllabus
Binche 1, as well as some Idrija and Hinojosa motifs.
Sylvie
in ice-covered Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA
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Thank you kindly, Australian lace makers, for your responses regarding
helping fire fighters, human, and wild life victims. I've begun reading
through the suggested web sites in which assistance can be offered.
Eventually, as you become aware of lace makers in need, perhaps they can be
helped in
Being greatly concerned about people and animals in Australia, can someone
please suggest ways of helping?
Thank you,
Sylvie
norther Illinois, USA
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Is anyone aware of lists of available workshops, particularly Flanders and
Binche, in the USA?
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The continental bobbins, made by Neil Keats, are no longer available.
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One of my former lace making students would like to down-size her bobbin
collection. To begin with, she'd like to know if anyone is interested in
her bobbins made by Neil Keats, in a variety of beautiful wood types.
Please respond to me privately; off the list.
Sylvie
in very cold Cherry
Hello,
Having just finished my first lace motif on a bolster pillow, I'm in need
of advice. My Idrija bobbins, wound with linen thread, repeatedly had
"growing" leads (distance between the bobbin and the pillow) on them. What
do people advise, to maintain shorter leads?
Thank you, in advance,
1 C
2B
Sylvie
in rainy Cherry Valley, Illinois
USA
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Can anyone know what models of bobbin winders are still made, beside the
small black plastic ones?
Sylvie
Cherry Valley, Illinois
USA
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Meeting together, in the food court, for an Arachne gathering during the
IOLI convention is a very nice idea! I look forward to it.
Sylvie
in very warm Cherry Valley, Illinois
USA
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Thank you for the suggestions made, regarding names of several lace making
magazines/journals. I have subscribed to one and am in the process of
selecting another.
A friend of mine is returning from a trip to Estonia, in which she had a
wonderful experience. How nice it is, to know that an
Janice,
Thank you for bringing up the subject of an Arachne Gathering. While I
have missed the gathering the past few years, I would like to meet with
Arachne members.
Sylvie
in warmer and sunnier Cherry Valley, Illinois
USA
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What lace magazines and bulletins do people particularly enjoy reading?
I've just sent in my membership to OIDFA, but am interested in additional
publications.
Sylvie
Cherry Valley, Illinois
USA
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Gon,
Because I also receive your weekly notice, of the newest edging, along with
a photo, on Facebook, I tend to compliment it there. But, I do look
forward to seeing it.
With intensive work on a lace bolero vest, I haven't been working on much
other lace. As I approach the last portion of the
Jeri,
Thank you, kindly for the email regarding Lori Howe. During my early years
of lace making, much was learned from browsing Lori's web site. Through
the years, I frequently suggested that new lace makers visit her web site.
Lori made great contributions to the publicity, of lace making
Hello,
I'm wondering if some of the lace makers are familiar with or make Queyras
lace.
Sylvie Roy Nguyen
very sunny and warm Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA
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Having started out with wire lace bobbins from Lenka,
I wanted to purchase more. Later I found that Simon
Toustou made and sold lovely bobbins; similar, yet
with a lovely finish.
You might want to try contacting him.
Sylvie A. Roy Nguyen
in extremely cold Cherry Valley, IL, USA
Jean, you web site has been very nicely put together.
Having browsed through it, I found it to be attractive
and interesting.
Sylvie
in stormy Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA
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As was mentioned, the web site of medicalert.com, is
quite easy to navigate. There is a reasonable variety
of medic alert jewelry. My suggestion is for working
with the same company.
To everyone, I wish good health and happiness for the
new year of 2007.
Sylvie
Having knitted several projects with bamboo, as well
as soy silk, I can it is strong, holds color well, and
feels lovely. My father also uses both fibers in
weaving and shares the same thoughts about the fibers.
I'd really like to try wearing some other garments
made out of bamboo and soy silk,
Hello Jean,
Yes, cheaters are reading glasses, exactly what my
husband starting wearing when his arms were no longer
long enough to hold a page at the right distance for
reading.
Sylvie
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David, what beautiful photos! Thank you so much for
having shared them.
Sylvie
in Cherry Valley, shut down yesterday by a tremendous
snow storm
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Like a couple of the list members suggested, I also
work with unplied wire, which maintains its
flexibility, fills spaces nicely, yet is stronger than
single strands.
Sylvie
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Hello Elizabeth from Atbaia,Brazil and everyone else,
Welcome to the Arachne list. Having looked at the
lace on your web site, I must say it's quite
interesting and pretty. Perhaps someone on our list
can tell more about it.
I also place pins as far as I can reach on my roller
pillow, as
My husband has five sisters and two younger brothers.
Since one brother is only a little older than my sons,
the title of uncle is not always used.
Anyway, being that my older son, when small, saw his
five aunts more often than his other uncle, he was in
the habit of using the title aunt.
Slight correction: Among the wonderful entries to the
IOLI lace contest, was Janice Blair's ribbon, which
won first place in original design.
Sylvie
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I would most sincerely like to thank all of the people
involved in hosting the IOLI convention in Montreal.
The convention was very well organized, interesting,
educational and offered delicious meals.
Furthermore, I found Montreal to be a wonderful city
to visit with so much to see, do, and
Being that I have signed up for the morning Russian
lace class at the 2006 IOLI convention, I'd like to
network with others regarding thread. If you have
received this class, please contact me privately.
Thank you in advance,
Sylvie
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While looking for light bulbs at a home building
supply store, I was amazed to find a few different
types of full spectrum lights and light bulbs.
Now that I have been using a bulb and a desk light
that were purchased from the store, I can honestly say
that they work very every bit as nicely as
What a cat story? Glad to hear that the cat survived
and lived a long life.
Sylvie
in sunny Cherry Valley, IL, USA
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Having read Janice Blair's posting regarding the
workshop with Jean Leader, I agree that it was a
wonderful time. Not only was I introduced to
Bedfordshire lace, but I found it to be a nice lace to
make. I'm just completing my second bookmark will
start a small motif next.
If you have the
Outi,
Thank you for the suggestion of looking at the web
site. The photos of lace are lovely and
inspirational.
Sylvie
Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA
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Now that I have large cylinder of ethafoam, 15 cm (6)
x 90cm (3 ft.), I have a question. It is my plan to
make a large bolster, perhaps not using the entire
length, in order to make large lace pieces.
Has anyony had any experience or does anyone have a
suggestion as to how to secure a large
I'd like to let IOLI members know that my home phone
number that is listed in the current handbook is no
longer valid. Having experienced too much frustration
with the infamous broadband phone service, I've
returned to my previous local phone company. Being
the supply chairman, I do receive some
I'd like to let IOLI members know that my home phone
number that is listed in the current handbook is no
longer valid. Having experienced too much frustration
with the infamous broadband phone service, I've
returned to my previous local phone company. Being
the supply chairman, I do receive some
Hello,
While I own the bobbin lace book, Russische Kant, I
don't believe that a sheet of prickings came with it.
Can anyone refresh my memory?
Thank you in advance,
Sylvie
Cherry Valley, IL, USA
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Thank you to the list, as I now know what my coffee
makers are called in English.
To add to the variety of coffee makers that we've
mentioned, I can describe one more. In the past, my
father and husband have used single-serving makers
that are placed on top of coffee cups. First coffee
is
In response to a request that was posted, I
participated in Lenka's Punta de Espana wire lace
class, which was what I'd hoped for. I found the
class to be informative, interesting, pleasant,
motivating and creative. In the event that such a
class were to be offered again, I would suggest taking
Having returned from the IOLI Convention, I would like
to say that it really was terrific. The Denver group
did a great job in preparing a wonderful week. From
my classes, to panning for gold, to meeting people, it
was a memorable week. It was a pleasure to talk with
Vasna Zago, Cindi Tiger,
Hello Helene,
While there are some Americans who fry a great deal of
their food, others do not. Having eaten among
friends, I have seen both. American dinners are quite
often baked in ovens.
As for myself, I only fry eggrolls, which I make a few
times per year. Because they are more work to
Hello Carolina,
Thank you for the suggestion of the book Russian Lace
Making. It's always nice for a beginning lace maker
to have instructional materials in the native
langauge.
Does anyone know if Russian instructional web sights
exist?
Many thanks,
Sylvie, in stormy Cherry Valley, Illinois,
Hello Luda and welcome to the Arachne list. I am sure
that through the list, you will find a great wealth of
information and support in your lace making.
Sylvie
in rainy Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA
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Being that plenty of suggestions have been offered
regarding internet/computer usage in Denver, I have
other suggestions. While my sons would also suffer
withdrawal symptoms if deprived of internet usage, we
have always found interesting activities that we have
all enjoyed.
During the summer,
In recent postings to Arachne there has been
considerable information pertaining to the ages of US
lace makers, particularly ages of those attending the
IOLI conference.
Being the youngest of my local guild, and generally
one of the younger lace makers (I am not that young,
as my younger son is
Tamara,
It's good to know that Vlad is out of critical care
and well on the road to a healthy recovery. I had
been thinking of him, as well as your family.
Sylvie
Cherry Valley, IL, USA
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Dona, thank you for posting the web site regarding
Balinese lace. While I found it to be interesting and
attractive, I would like to know a bit more about it.
I hope that your next trip there, to make lace, will
be very pleasant.
The web sites containing photos of the wire laces are
also very
On the rare times that our skylight becomes covered
with snow, my DH just walks up over that back of the
house (hill) and cleans away the snow. You're right,
Sue,the snow covered skylight diminishes the good lace
making light.
Sylvie
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From Devon's posting of American urban sprawl, through
the discussion of of bungalows, I've found all the
discussions quite interesting.
My home is located in a village/suburb of the second
largest city in the state of Illinois. While the
village is quite pleasant and interesting, people find
my
Since most of my other VN desert recipes are for sweet
soups, I'll just pass on the following.
Chinese Almond Jello
1/4 ounce agar-agar3/4 cup evaporated milk
6 cups water 1 tablespoon almond extract
1 cup sugar1 1-pound can fruit
Lightly rinse the
Having recently purchased Kloppel-Kurs, Fur
Selbststudium Und Unterricht by Ulrike Lohr, I have
found the book to be well illustrated. What I am
wondering is whether English or French translations
exist, even just small parts of the text. I am
interested in what Ulricke has written.
Thank you
My point of view is in agreement with most of the
people who have posted. I feel that it's best to use
the true pronunciation of the name of a lace, and make
my best attempt to do so.
I certainly know how it feels to have my name
mispronounced as it has been most of my life. While I
naturally
While I have always spangled bobbins using wire, I
would like to try using fishing line. Advice
regarding the thickness of line and specific knots
would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance,
Sylvie
Cherry Valley, IL, USA
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Chelle,
It's nice to hear that you are now situated in
Suriname and have gotten your bobbins out. It would
be nice to hear how you're doing in Suriname and if
you are able to meet other lace makers.
I tried looking at your photos, but the web site
wasn't working at that time.
Sylvie
in warm
Janice, enjoyed viewing the photo of the lace-painted
cow.
My current projects include the following:
1. painting of the final wall in the living room,
2. sewing,
3. angel in wire lace,
4. torchon being done in linen,
Not working full time during summers, provides more
time for extra projects.
JoAnne Pruitt,
Please contact me privately.
Thanks,
Sylvie Nguyen
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I was interested in getting some information
concerning how close I
might be to IOLI meetings/Saturday afternoon
workshops. I live in
Alexandria, Virginia
Avital,
So glad to hear that the unexciting event turned out
so well. I think that you deserve to have a few very
quiet days.
Sylvie
in pleasant, though unexciting Cherry Valley, IL, USA
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Steph,
Thank you for sharing the addresses of the web sites.
While so many things are lovely, I particularly
enjoyed viewing the fans.
It is a pleasure to view the contributions of Arachne
members in the newest issue of Lace. Your work
continues to be greatly inspirational.
Sylvie
Cherry
Hello,
Not having had replies to email that I've sent to
Lenka, I am wondering if you know of a possible email
address change or if Lenka is away. I really need to
purchase more wire supplies.
Thank you in advance,
Sylvie
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Hi Veronika,
Because I do enjoy working with linen, as well as
silk, I sometimes use 35/2. In order to secure the
thread on the bobbins, I suggest that you use a
double, rather than a single hitch.
Sylvie, Cherry Valley, IL
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The translation from the French description of the use
of the bobbins is:
24 bobbins made of olive tree wood which were
used to manufacture lace on a lace making loom
Sylvie Nguyen
Cherry Valley, IL, USA
where it's cold, but sunny
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somewhat new in the lace world, I enjoy reading and hearing
about lace makers and their work from more than one source.
Now that I have a little quiet time, I am going to read more of my copy of the newest
lace bulletin.
Sylvie Nguyen
Cherry Valley, Illinois
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Tamara,
The photos of your lace fan in the newest IOLI
Bulletin are splendid. What a beautiful fan!
Sylvie
in sunny, though cold, Cherry Valley, Illinois
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Tamara and gentle spiders,
Thank you for the suggestion of mystery books to read.
Like you, I have trouble remembering titles and
authors not long after having read the books. I have
even been known to have checked a book out of the
library, start reading it, then remember that I had
read it a
A completely different subject:
Can any of you give suggestions as to the care of
lambskin items? My SIL just sent me a beautiful
lambskin, with fleece on the backside, vest and a hat
that she purchased in New Zealand. I am concerned
about the hat getting wet outside and keeping them
both clean.
limiting patterns to
the use of just a few colors in addition to types of
lines might be the best compromise.
Sylvie Nguyen
Cherry Valleyk, Illinois, USA
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It will be very nice to hear about the lace fair in
Slagelse. The list agenda and participants sounds
wonderful.
For those who will attend the lace fair, I hope that
you will have a nice time.
Sylvie Nguyen, in Cherry Valley, Illinois, where we
enjoyed another lovely fall day
Tamara,
I encountered no difficulty in viewing your web page.
The thumb-nail sized photos are of a good size. Your
lace is lovely, particularly you Milanese lace! Thank
you for sharing photos of your work.
Sylvie Nguyen
Cherry Valley, IL
USA
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. My recently
finished projects include a bracelet, choker, an egg,
and Lenka's mermaid.
Yesterday a wire lace book arrived, which I had
ordered from Canada. While I must wait a few days to
start, I look foward to my next wire lace project.
Sylvie Nguyen
Cherry Valley, IL
USA
measure will be
used regularly, as I use one frequently while sewing.
Thank you for the thoughtfully chosen gifts.
Sincerely,
Sylvie Nguyen
Cherry Valley, IL
USA
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like lavender.
Sincerely,
Sylvie Nguyen
Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA
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