Re: [lace] mathematicians, IT engineers and lacemaking

I'm not 100 percent convinced of a math/engineering link with bobbin lace. First of all, I noticed years ago a lot of other sciences in lacemaking--biology (my field), chemistry, psychology, etc. Also science fiction fanatics who never went into science (or math, computers, etc.). I think

Re: [lace] mathematicians, IT engineers and lacemaking

Hi Elena, It would be interesting to do a survey of the bobbin-lacemaking members of IOLI about area of education, highest degree obtained and when, career field, types of bobbin lace specialized in, maybe things like primarily self-taught or not, others?, and compare the stats from that to stats

Re: [lace] mathematicians, IT engineers and lacemaking

Hello all, The seemingly natural attraction of those in the STEM field to lacemaking has fascinated me for some time. I remember attending Ithaca Lace Day a couple of years ago and after repeatedly hearing that so-and-so was a mathematician or scientist, and I was intrigued by the connection. My

[lace] Lace and Math

Daddy was a farm boy who ended up a thermonuclear physicist. I do not like numbers, but math without numbers is easy. Logic, making triangles congruent, seeing patterns, noticing differences, Easy peasy. My kids aren't any better with numbers, but they had calculators, so my daughter is an

Re: [lace] Beiderman and Kliot (Verify surname Bei? Bie?)

PS: Google books lists the senior author of her book as Gertrude Biedermann (...ie... and two n's): https://books.google.com/books/about/Traditional_Bobbin_Lace.html?id=dwcZCAAJ > > On Fri, May 18, 2018, 14:39 Jeri Ames wrote: > >> ...In the interest of clarity for present

Re: [lace] mathematicians, IT engineers and lacemaking

A few observations: First there were indeed computer engineers who were lacemakers in the 1980s. I started programming in the mid-1960s (well before PCs or Macs or the Internet), and I was mesmerized by making bobbin lace from the first time I saw it done in the mid-1980s. For the first several

Re: [lace] mathematicians, IT engineers and lacemaking

It seems to me that lacemaking provides many things to many people. Small children can learn simple Torchon patterns quite easily. Adults with no particular math skills may make lace their whole lives without ever finding a need to go dig out their trig tables (yes, I know that dates me, but

Re: [lace] Duchess of Sussex veil

Yes, Queen Elizabeth’s coronation gown had Commonwealth emblems embroidered on it. It was designed by Hartnell & embroidered at the Royal School. Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad > On May 19, 2018, at 4:08 PM, Sue Harvey wrote: > > The embroidery on it was the

Re: [lace] mathematicians, IT engineers and lacemaking

Marjory Carter, who I mentioned as my Bucks point tutor, had been a maths teacher in a grammar school, until she retired. She learned her lace from a lady with whom she lodged when she was training as a teacher. I started to take courses with her in 1980, so I guess she would have retired in

[lace] Veil

I saw a program at the Royal School of Needlework.  They said they could not comment on any project but they would not deny working on the wedding. I assume they  made the veil. We should hear more about it soon. Alice in Oregon T-Mobile, America's First Nationwide 4G Network - To

Re: [lace] Duchess of Sussex veil

The embroidery on it was the emblems of the 53 Commonwealth countries,we we told the queens veil also had the Commonwealth emblems on It too but at that time they were only 8 in number. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK Sent from my iPad > - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] mathematicians, IT engineers and lacemaking

I have heard this mentioned before too that many lacemakers are in these fields. I, myself, have a Mathmatics degree and worked as a software engineer for 20+ years. However, I really don’t think my math skills have anything to do with my ability to make lace. I sorely lack in artistic skills

[lace] mathematicians, IT engineers and lacemaking

Friends Both Devon and Alex Stillwell have pointed out to me that some of the finest lacemakers are mathematicians and computer engineers. It makes intuitive sense. I have a math learning disability so I wouldn't be able to follow more than superficially, but allowing for that, does anyone have

Re: [lace] The veil

I actually heard about the 53 Commonwealth flowers but didn’t pick up that they were on the veil. Must have been pouring myself more tea. Thanks Susie! Lyn from Lancaster PA From: Susie Rose Hello to One and All! Here's what I've found out about the veil. The veil was the real show-stopper!

Re: [lace] Duchess of Sussex veil

On Sat, 19 May 2018 at 5:11 PM, Susan wrote: > What a knock out veil! I thought so too. Karen in Malta > > > - > To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: > unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to >

Re: [lace] The veil

Sent from my iPad Catherine Barley Needlelace www.catherinebarley.com > On 19 May 2018, at 15:11, Brenda Paternoster > wrote: > > TV commentary said that it is embroidered with the national flower from each > Commonwealth country. 53 of them. > I guess that's

[lace] Duchess of Sussex veil

What a knock out veil! I immediately wondered if the flowers were tamboured? So far, all I’ve seen online is “hand embroidered” & absolutely no mention of the Royal School. Curious to know what others know about this piece; how & where it might have been made. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA

Re: [lace] The veil

TV commentary said that it is embroidered with the national flower from each Commonwealth country. 53 of them. Brenda > > What do we know about the lace veil? Brenda in Allhallows paternos...@appleshack.com www.brendapaternoster.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace] The veil

BBC said "embroidered flowers" on the veil. The flowers representing all of the 53 members of the Commonwealth. I hope we'll be able to see some close-ups. Very elegant dress! Jane in Vermont, USA who has enjoyed the festivities so far jvik...@sover.net > Beautiful wedding. Sadly no lace on

[lace] The veil

Beautiful wedding. Sadly no lace on the dress, but a beautiful one nonetheless. What do we know about the lace veil? Lyn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, where it is pouring rain and chilly. "My email sends out an automatic message. Arachne members, please ignore it. I read your emails."

RE: [lace] Traditional and modern

Hi fellow Arachnids, Well said Alex! Just my sentiments. Always remembering that one does need to be able to use the tools and techniques of yesteryear as well as the NEW tools and techniques to create modern beauty for the future. Happy lace making, Joepie, East Sussex, UK on a beautiful sunny

Re: [lace] Traditional and modern

Sent from my iPad Catherine Barley Needlelace www.catherinebarley.com > On 19 May 2018, at 08:09, Alex Stillwell wrote: > > Surely what > matters is producing something that is beautiful and will stand the test of > time, I think Marjorie thought the same way.

[lace] Traditional and modern

Hi Arachnids Re: Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 22:40:48 +0100 From: Kathleen Harris Subject: [lace] Traditional and modern lace. I started making lace in 1970, and in 1980 I started to learn Bucks point I agree. I teach traditional lacemaking but will also help students develop