Re: [lace] Rauma lace

[Susan]

Thank you Karen!  I think I understand your explanation.  It sounds like you 
are disguising the beginning of the new thread at a point where leaf tallies 
are clustered.  That would make sense because there's a lot happening in a 
tally "flower".  You are clearly fearless in the tally department while I still 
need to make at least 985 more to be proficient!  Thanks again for your 
suggestion.  Sincerely, Susan Hottle

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Re: [lace] Rauma lace,

[Janis Savage]

Hi Susan

If your lace with tallies has plaits as well, like Bedfordshire, I find that a
new thread can be hidden in a plait.

Just add the new thread to the plait along with the old one. Do 2 or 3 cross,
twists. depending on the length of the plait then throw out the old thread and
continue. Cut off the end of the old and beginning of the new threads later
when no tension will pull on it. If your plait is tensioned nice and tight,
the join will not show and it will be held very firmly.

I hope this helps
Janis in Honeydew, South Africa



Hello All!  For the past few weeks, I have been slowly working my way thru the
Kustaa Adolflai pattern for an exhibit of Finnish lace.  It has been quite a
challenge because I've never worked this type of lace AND it has an abundance
of leaf tallies.  At long last, I am getting the tallies under control thanks
to Jean Leader's video & Practical Skills! Today, one of my bobbins is running
out of thread.  What to do?  The lace is so skinny, there really isn't a good
spot to exchange a thread. I looked in my Bedfordshire books but did not see a
specific reference for this issue.  Do the experts have a "best case" solution
for this problem?  Many thanks for any suggestions.  Sincerely, Susan Hottle

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Re: [lace] Rauma lace,

[Susan]

Many thanks Janis!  Yes, there are MILES of plaits in Rauma lace, hence my
reference to Bedfordshire.  Although I own some Bedfordshire books, I've never
actually worked that lace.  Rauma lace is new to me as well so this has been a
steep leaning curve!  Another Arachnean also recommended hiding the new thread
in a plait so I will try that idea first--especially since I'm not near a leaf
at the moment.  My first inclination was to hide it in a giant crossing as I
just came thru a six-pair & could easily back up a bit.  I can never imagine
what the best solution might be, but going forward instead of backward sounds
like a better plan.  Thanks for lending a hand. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA.

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> On May 4, 2017, at 1:13 PM, Janis Savage 
wrote:
>
> Hi Susan
>
> If your lace with tallies has plaits as well, like Bedfordshire, I find that
a new thread can be hidden in a plait.
>
> Just add the new thread to the plait along with the old one. Do 2 or 3
cross, twists. depending on the length of the plait then throw out the old
thread and continue. Cut off the end of the old and beginning of the new
threads later when no tension will pull on it. If your plait is tensioned nice
and tight, the join will not show and it will be held very firmly.
>
> I hope this helps
> Janis in Honeydew, South Africa
>
>
> Hello All!  For the past few weeks, I have been slowly working my way thru
the Kustaa Adolflai pattern for an exhibit of Finnish lace.  It has been quite
a challenge because I've never worked this type of lace AND it has an
abundance  of leaf tallies.  At long last, I am getting the tallies under
control thanks to Jean Leader's video & Practical Skills! Today, one of my
bobbins is running out of thread.  What to do?  The lace is so skinny, there
really isn't a good spot to exchange a thread. I looked in my Bedfordshire
books but did not see a specific reference for this issue.  Do the experts
have a "best case" solution for this problem?  Many thanks for any
suggestions.  Sincerely, Susan Hottle

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[lace] Snip snip

[Susan]

Oh dear, I failed to trim!  Mea Culpa Avital!!  :-(   Susan Hottle USA 

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[lace] Final lace and embroidery tours in Italy - last places!

[Angharad Rixon]

Greetings from Spain where I have just completed a textile tour with a
wonderful group of ladies.
I still have a couple of places available for my embroidery and lace tours
in Italy this September and wanted to announce that these will be the last
tours I will be taking due to family reasons.
If anyone would like to join us please get in touch!
Best wishes,
Angharad

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[lace] A Collectors Guide to Lace Bobbins. Now ready! and Question for you!!!

[Brian Lemin]

Hello all,

 

Many will be aware that I have compiled (at the editing stage) A Dictionary
of English Antique Lace Bobbins appropriate for web publication. 

 

I have also written "A Collectors Guide to Antique English Lace Bobbins"
which is complete and ready for web publication.  I need to say that this
guide could not have been created without my being given total access to the
Diana Smith  Collection,  (Lace bobbins) and her advice and guidance so
freely and expertly given.  I acknowledge her help with deep gratitude as it
is the pre-eminent lace bobbin collection in private hands that I am aware
of. 

 

This document is based on a classification first published by Charles
Freeman in a booklet published by the Borough of Luton Museum and Art
Gallery (1958 and reprinted until 1980) Its title is "Pillow Lace in the
East Midlands" and  possibly the book that started my education and building
of knowledge on Lace Bobbins.

 

I am biased, but it is a great starter for collectors, it is totally and
beautifully illustrated in colour and covers all the genres a beginner or
even an average collector would need.  It has excellent examples from the
Diana Smith Collection illustrated in each genre.

 

I am really looking for a suitable and willing web site to host this
document.  "Proudly" (all authors have big egos about their work! Smile) I
would like it on a site of significance to Lace and one which the webmaster
keeps a reasonable eye on the content and presentation of their site.
Perhaps you would be kind enough to share your suggestions on this list
please.  I need to say that this document is not suitable for one such lace
archive lace web site that is in preparation.

 

I am not guaranteeing I will follow your advice, but I will consider all
suggestions as I believe in the process of consultation as two heads are
better than one.

 

I have considered hosting my own page, but I am erratic, up and down,
procrastinate and not madly interested in running a web site [a bit bipolar
I think] So that is out of the question.

 

I am not at all interested in commercial print publication, besides I think
it is difficult, expensive and not necessarily "profitable" in the end;
besides which this is my hobby not my job.

 

Summary.

I am looking for a reputable "lace" based web site that would care for "my"
publication (Please remember the generosity of the Diana Smith Collection)
and be available for all web users  and bobbin collectors to consult.

 

What do you think?

 

Thanks a lot

 

Brian

BTW, You might like to see my "other" hobby blog!! Beware, you might get a
surprise! .smile

https://modernquiltjourney.wordpress.com/ 

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