[lace] Early Laces

2017-08-21 Thread Elizabeth Ligeti.
I have just started an Early Lace from Rosemary Shepherd’s book. It is an edge- but I have repeated it, (footside to footside) to make a double si9ded piece. It seems to be working OK!! Gil Dye has another book out now, I think - #5 in the series? Where can one get it? – Can one get it

Re: [lace] Early laces book errata - Thanks!

2012-09-10 Thread Jeriames
Thank you, Liz! Really valuable for those who own the book. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center -- In a message dated 9/9/2012 11:23:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lizl...@bigpond.com writes: I have just

Re: [lace] Early laces book errata

2012-09-10 Thread AGlez
Thank you very much, Liz, for this information. I have already printed the pages. So, in the future, if I want to make something of the book, I will have the corrections there. On the other hand, although it is very probable that I never do anything of the book, I must say that it is an excellent

[lace] Early laces book errata

2012-09-09 Thread Elizabeth Ligeti
I have just found out that there are some alterations available for downloading and printing off for the Rosemary shepherd book An Early Lace Workbook. Go to http://www.lacedaisypress.com.au/publication1.html And scroll down below the book, and you will find 6 PDF pages you can print. Some

Re: [lace] Early laces. - also frustration !!!

2009-08-16 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Carol It may be that the thread has gone a little brittle. Try putting the thread in a steamy bathroom for a few hours to see if this revives it. I have done this on a number of occasions and it has helped. I was at a course doing Honiton lace a few years ago when it was very hot. At

Re: [lace] Early laces. - also frustration !!!

2009-08-14 Thread Carol
less trouble! Carol - in Suffolk UK 'Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day.' - Original Message - From: Elizabeth Ligeti lizl...@bigpond.com To: Arachne lace@arachne.com Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 4:55 AM Subject: [lace] Early laces. Gina, I like

[lace] Early laces.

2009-08-13 Thread Elizabeth Ligeti
Gina, I like a challenge too, - but not one that gets me too frustrated. I am prepared to go back, and undo to a certain extent, but when it constantly happens at every repeat or every few minutes, then the Fun goes out of it, - and the lace goes out the window - well almost! :)) I

Re: [lace] Early laces....and Oregon!

2009-08-13 Thread Vicki Bradford
I'm anxious to see Rosemary's new book too as I am another early lace enthusiastand I second the mention of Lenka's wonderful interpretations in fine silver and copper. I was one of the lucky ones who got to take two classes with her (Ithaca and Denver) before she stopped teaching. But I

[lace] Early laces

2009-08-12 Thread Elizabeth Ligeti
Gina, Noelene, has got in first!! I was about to mention Rosemary Shepherd's new book on the Early laces. It has a few patterns and very clear working diagrams, and a lot of history about the early laces, threads, etc. A very interesting read. Like Noelene, I am trying out one of her patterns, -