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Sorry, I forgot to tel you that Torchon lace in Germany also often is used as a beginner's lace. Because lots of patterns are for thicker thread and I think the logic is quicker to get for someone who starts. I knew people in the Netherlands which start with Flandres. So in a way it doesn't

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I went to England for some lace courses. Learned Bucks and Beds. Torchon I learned on my own and then went several more time to England to learn Honiton. Miriam in Israel You learnt Torchon AFTER Bucks and Beds? I was firmly told I had to learn Torchon before I could attempt any other lace

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Jenny Brandis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You learnt Torchon AFTER Bucks and Beds? I was firmly told I had to learn Torchon before I could attempt any other lace type as the rest are based on Torchon! In the US, it seems that torchon is generally considered a beginner's lace. This may

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On May 3, 2008, at 21:17, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In the US, it seems that torchon is generally considered a beginner's lace. This may be because some of the others Beds, Bucks, Honiton) are associated with the really fancy, old-time laces, or it may be because the few early books (70's)

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That brings back memories, Tamara: Tamara's still on Flanders Her progress is just rotten And tatting in her pocket Is definitely forgotten Noelene in Cooma [EMAIL PROTECTED] Nah; *Flanders* is like Baroque music :) Very precise, very orderly, but nothing simple about it... Tamara P Duvall

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On May 3, 2008, at 22:58, Noelene Lafferty wrote: That brings back memories, Tamara: Tamara's still on Flanders Her progress is just rotten And tatting in her pocket Is definitely forgotten Yeah... My Battles of Flanders were something else, no? Truly mock-heroic... All bean and pea soups

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Hi Angel and fellow spieders May I just say that you are an inspiration to all of us. We may not have perfect eyesight and or a bit of arthritis, but we are able-bodied. Agnes Boddington - warm and sunny Elougthon UK Angel Skubic wrote: Haha Clay... What don't I do? I do anything and

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hurting me. Never say neverkeep on lacing guys!!! Cearbhael -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Agnes Boddington Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 1:10 PM To: Angel Skubic; lace Subject: Re: [lace] what did you do before bobbin lace Hi Angel

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Haha Clay... What don't I do? I do anything and everything, short of weaving when it comes to textiles/fiber. Not that I wouldn't like to weave but where would I stick a loom? My house is already so overcrowded!!! Ah to weave an oriental rug or two...or a tapestry... I spin (and I buy the fleece

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I did crochet, lots of knitting, every sort of embroidery working with paper, wood and other materials. Photographing started with a very simple camera a Box today I do it with a dig.camera. A long time pottery was my favorite and I would like to do so still today but than came lacemaking,

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Although no one in my family was particularly interested in crafts, I was often taking art classes as a child. I learned how to sew in junior high school, and got taken up by that for a while. When I was 14, I met someone who crocheted, and asked to learn. From there, I initially made afghans,

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Hi Bev et al, It is hard to remember what happened before BL ... But - I used to do fine embroidery, Hardanger and blackwork, as well as crochet and tatting, but although I still take embroidery or crochet on shorter holidays, as they are a lot more portable, I still take lace pillow(s) on

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For years I was a tatter with shuttle, thread and hook. I made quite lovely pieces All copied from a book. But then one day I came across A bobbin lacy braid. I tried the skill and caught the bug And was thrilled with what I made. So now I practice both the crafts, And each one has its place. The

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Clay wrote: I'll be curious to hear what others do in addition to their lacemaking! Did more quilting and embroidery. Still do both. Guess the only thing I dropped was crocheting lace. Still have the wide edging for a table cloth only half finished. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New

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What did I do before bobbin lacemaking - a lot more housework, the dust only gets to a certain height or so I have been told. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]