[lace] Pillow Stand

[Lin Hudren]

About 10-11 years ago, I took a camera tripod and made it into a pillow
stand.  I got some plexiglas at the hardware store and cut it into two
pieces - one about 14 square (used the most even for larger pillows - I
have a 30 pillow that sits well on it) and the rest for a larger support
for larger pillows.  I screwed on a flat piece of wood that holds a metal
piece for screwing the tab on the tripod (which goes on the bottom of your
camera).  The tripod should be tall enough to crank up for standing to lace
if you like as that is really a great demonstration level.  You can also
set an angle for the pillow for lacing.

I use those 4 squares/rounds that you open jars with to keep the pillow
from slipping on the plexiglas for when I tilt it for comfort.  When I have
the larger pillows on it, I can walk around to work on it but the pillow
can easily be turned.

This is very light weight and if you put a strap on it, you can carry it
over your shoulder.  I also added a cup holder so I can have my tea at the
ready.  The plexiglas piece goes into my tote with my pillow.  With this on
my shoulder, i can carry my antique piano stool with a back for my chair
(demos and classes).  It allows me to twist sideways when warranted and my
last hand holds my tea cup as I go into a meeting or to a demo.  The
flexibility of this is awesome - height and angle unlimited.

At home I don't go to a lot of trouble for it.  It goes into the closet
folded up nicely and it can wait in my car for transport to meetings.  I
never have to worry about where to sit or stand to lace.

At lace demos, I have a piece of fabric with elastic at one end (like a
skirt) that i put on the plexiglas so it looks like a long tablecloth and
is classy.  It is long enough to cover the tripod when extended for lacing
while standing up.

I also use it for my camera when i want to get photos and videos at demos,
classes and meetings.

One other thing I carry with me is two pieces of wood for under my feet.
They are slightly smaller than bricks but need the height of a brick for
ease on back stress.  It is amazing to go home with no back ache just for
putting your feet up 2 or so.  You can rig this on any stand, but I like
the opportunity to move them around at will.

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*WE DON'T STOP LAUGHING BECAUSE WE GROW OLD*;* **WE GROW OLD BECAUSE WE
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Re: [lace] There's never enough room

[Lin Hudren]

Wow, talking about the meat trays, those styrofoam trays are not very deep,
but they are smooth and will hold weight.  you can get a few free from
butchers but collect the right size to suit you.  If you cover it with
cloth and also have the side flaps mentioned above, that would serve for
travel as well as holding them for use.  I would be tempted to have the
flaps extra long so several trays could be stacked and then secured
together.  The edge would allow scooping without actually changing the
configuration.  But if you wanted smaller ones that would only hold maybe
10-12 bobbins each, you can cut them in half and use the lack of the lip as
the scoop.  I will have to test this out myself as a rubber band can secure
the bobbins in the tray and altho it would suffer, you can use divider or
hat pins to secure the tray to the pillow.  these can be disposable after a
few uses.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali
Overton, NV USA





On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 9:42 AM, David C COLLYER dccoll...@ncable.net.auwrote:

 Dear Robyn,


 Some interesting ideas here which could inspire others to take them
 further.


  A thin wood dowel ought to work just as well as coathanger wire and be
 easier to make up.  And wood will grip the thread beginning, making them
 much easier to wrap.


 As soon as I read that I immediately thought of those cheap wooden meat
 skewers. I recall in my early days when I didn't have enough bobbins I used
 them with just a rubber band wound round the head and no spangle at all. It
 was a pain though. However, if I glued a small metal nut on to the end,
 they could work. The only disadvantage I can see with such think bobbins is
 that they'd be a pain to wind.


  An alternative magnetic bobbin is carriage bolts, if they come in a thin
 enough size for you.


 Love that idea - and I hadn't thought of it. I'll check them out at the
 hardware store.
 thanks
 David in Ballarat, AUS


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Re: [lace] There's never enough room

[Lin Hudren]

Joan, i emailed him and he gave me his web site url.  He just got it up and
running and is still working on it but it exists.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali
Overton, NV USA



On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 4:42 PM, Joan Wilson joanwils...@gmail.com wrote:

 Hi,
 Richard Pikul does not have a web site just email. His bobbins are a dream
 to work with, the wood finish wonderful.
 Joan in Ontario.

 On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 7:04 PM, Janice Blair jbl...@sbcglobal.net
 wrote:

  Was it Neill?  Richard's are less than 1/4 on the stem but do open out
 to
  a
  little less than 1/2 which is less than spangles take up.  I just like
  the feel
  of them.
   Janice Blair
  Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA
  www.jblace.com
  http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org
 
 
 
 
  
 
   I have some, but they aren't that narrow. They take just as much space
 as
  most
  of my other bobbins. The most slender I have were made by the Perrins'
 son
  (SMP
  lace, his name escapes me, starts with N?) and lots of them would fit on
 a
  pillow in one layer.
 
 
  On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 10:53 AM, Janice Blair jbl...@sbcglobal.net
  wrote:
 
  If you want narrow bobbins but with a square end, you should check out
 the
  bobbins made by Richard Pikul in Canada.  They are as slim as a midlands
  but
  flare out at the bottom.
  
  
  --
  Bev in Shirley BC, near Sooke on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast
 of
  Canada
 
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[lace] Richard Pikul's Web Site

[Lin Hudren]

Hi All,

Sorry for not doing this immediately.  Thanks Sally for reminding me.
 Happy viewing   http://richardpikul.com/home.html

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Overton, NV USA
*Inside every older person is a younger person -- wondering what the hell
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Re: [lace] Participating on the list

[Lin Hudren]

IT IS THE HOLIDAY SEASON.  LET'S ALL HONOR THAT.  BE KIND AND OF GOOD CHEER
TO OUR ARACHNE FAMILY, PLEASE.  [?]

Happy Holidays and Hugs,
Lin and the Mali in Overton, NV USA

On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 6:13 AM, Susan Reishus elationrelat...@yahoo.comwrote:

 **Everyone - it is important to stop lurking and expecting  others to do
 the
 writing.  Any list like Arachne is only vital if everyone  participates.
 It
 seems that there are fewer members trying  to keep lace alive around the
 world.   We must correct  this.  Please step up to the challenge and
 actively
 participate.**  Jeri


 I very much agree with this statement, but I must share
 that there are reasons that are well known as to why it is difficult to do
 so
 here (and many people state that is why they have left the list, or do not
 share here).
 Best,
 Susan Reishus

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Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the road.

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Re: [lace] website Testing needed today

[Lin Hudren]

Jenny,
This comes through on my Motorola xyBoard (tablet) very nicely.  I use
Google Chrome and it works on both the Win 7 computer and the Android
xyBoard.  Works good on my Motorola Razr smart phone.  Hope this adds to
your list of nicely going along.  Happy.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali
Overton, NV USA

On Sun, Dec 9, 2012 at 8:18 AM, Margery Allcock margerybu...@o2.co.ukwrote:

 Windows XP, IE8, all looking good!

 Margery.
 
 margerybu...@o2.co.uk in North Herts, UK
 

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Re: [lace] Portrait of an Unknown Man and Woman

[Lin Hudren]

Thank you so much.   He is wearing tatting.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali
Overton, NV USA

On Sun, Dec 16, 2012 at 9:43 AM, Linda Walton 
linda.wal...@cherryfield.me.uk wrote:

 I've just come across this portrait, and I couldn't resist sending you all
 the link, so that you can enjoy the beautiful lace that the lady is
 wearing:-

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/**yourpaintings/paintings/**
 portrait-of-an-unknown-man-**and-woman-223066http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpaintings/paintings/portrait-of-an-unknown-man-and-woman-223066

 (you can click on the image to get a better reproduction).

 Enjoy!
 Linda Walton, (in cool, showery High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, U.K.).

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Re: [lace] 20th anniversary

[Lin Hudren]

Perhaps a small catalog would allow persons to pick their need.  usually
i buy it all but that isn't always true for others.  When i started lacing
about 13 years ago, i bought more bobbins and used antique/vintage cloths.
 i, too, have few but my bobbin count is over 1,000.  either would be a
smile each time i went to my pillow.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali
Overton, NV USA





On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 8:12 AM, David C COLLYER
dccoll...@ncable.net.auwrote:

 Dear Friends,


 Personally I think a 20th anniversary on the Internet deserves something a
 lot more substantial than merely a nice cover cloth.
 - a beautiful bobbin by Stuart Johnson
 - a panel made by all of us (perhaps in each continent)

 David in Ballarat, AUS



  Maybe it would be a good idea for each country (?) to have their own
 cover cloth made and despatched by their 'local' manufacturer


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Re: [lace] 20th anniversary

[Lin Hudren]

Sorry.  Maybe a charm could be put together as well.  that could go on a
pin format, or a spangle, or even just pinned to the pin cushion.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali
Overton, NV USA






On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 8:25 AM, Lin Hudren linhud...@gmail.com wrote:

 Perhaps a small catalog would allow persons to pick their need.  usually
 i buy it all but that isn't always true for others.  When i started lacing
 about 13 years ago, i bought more bobbins and used antique/vintage cloths.
  i, too, have few but my bobbin count is over 1,000.  either would be a
 smile each time i went to my pillow.

 Hugs, Lin and the Mali
 Overton, NV USA





 On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 8:12 AM, David C COLLYER
dccoll...@ncable.net.auwrote:

 Dear Friends,


 Personally I think a 20th anniversary on the Internet deserves something
 a lot more substantial than merely a nice cover cloth.
 - a beautiful bobbin by Stuart Johnson
 - a panel made by all of us (perhaps in each continent)

 David in Ballarat, AUS



  Maybe it would be a good idea for each country (?) to have their own
 cover cloth made and despatched by their 'local' manufacturer


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 reason to smile.




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Re: [lace] Replies to many!

[Lin Hudren]

At one time - when a very green newbee - somewhat still a newbee - i didn't
realize that the thickness of the thread would work better with more or
less weight on the spangles appropriately.  i too decided to compensate but
went for fishing pole weights.  you can get them really small so they add
just the weight of an extra bead or two.  it doesn't look so grand unless
you decide to paint them, but they can be added and removed easily for the
duration of the project without damaging the bobbins.  it sure saves time
on the spangling which can be mostly uniform except for colors and shapes.
 just a thought.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali
Overton, NV USA





On Sun, Mar 17, 2013 at 4:54 AM, Alex Stillwell
alexstillw...@talktalk.netwrote:

 Hi Sue

 I only use one pillow at a time. I have two more on the go with a pretty
 cover
 cloth on each, but I only have one pair of hands and one brain to work
 them.
 (One is the clock face that is on the front cover of my Bucks book.)
  However
 I sometimes have as many as 240 pairs on one pillow so more bobbins are
 always
 useful. As I use different thicknesses of threads I need bobbins and
 spangles
 of different weights to suit them and it is not fun respangling 100 bobbins
 because I need them lighter or heavier for a particular piece.  I have
 recently been playing this game when I found some 240/2 and needed very
 light
 spangles.

 Perhaps you are not so impressed now, especially as the clock face has not
 moved for over 6 years.

 Happy lacemaking

 Alex






 - Original Message -
   From: sueba...@comcast.net
   To: Alex Stillwell
   Cc: Arachne reply
   Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 11:19 AM
   Subject: Re: [lace] Replies to many!



   Arachne 20 years - a Stuart Johnson bobbin please, I have a cupboard of
 cover
   cloths and I can only use one decorative one at a time. 



   Wow! Alex, I'm impressed - I presume only one decorative one means you
 have
 only one pillow on the go at any one time!!






   Sue

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Re: [lace] tote bags

[Lin Hudren]

A few years ago, i purchased the recycle store bags (usually about $1-2
each) in a variety of colors depending on the store.  They had their own
logos on them.  Some were even fold-a-way ones.  i brought them home and
covered the logo with a block of fabric (in my case different mallard
designs) which i then embroidered onto it and in some cases added a few
lines of embroidery floss for more decoration as a frame.  i gifted these
to family and friends since they turned out quite nice - could weather rain
and could be a variety of sizes as well.

i mention this because what is to say we could not enjoy doing a 20th
anniversary gift exchange as well.  I am not artistic, but i do have a lot
of imagination and skill elsewhere.  the main theme could be a tote bag
that can be improved/personalized, etc. or it can be something else that
the gifter would make to reflect their talents.

i am still for a variety of items with a catalog to purchase what works for
your needs and price range.  Once the items has sold out, it is gone so the
early bird . . . . . .  Most manufacturers have a minimum order and you
would not need to buy 1,000 of something and end up with 565 still on the
shelf afterwards.  altho, you do have 365 days in which to sell it when it
is fresh.

there are so many good ideas out there, i am glad i am not on a deciding
panel.  i will have more fun over these two years hearing (and smiling at -
with an aha too) other ideas than just reading.  i am easily entertained
tho.  Thank you.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali
Overton, NV USA
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reason to smile.

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Re: [lace] Tatting question

[Lin Hudren]

If you go to *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtMR_XtTvTk* you will see
needle tatting in progress.  for shuttle tatting:  *
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljXBGDVwEIU*.  This is just to show you
the difference.  I am self taught tatting (both shuttle and needle) and
while probably not more than a beginner after many, many years, i can make
a lot of things.  i don't have all the newer known tricks under my belt,
but this is very easy to carry.  the needle is a bit different because it
is longer which makes a bigger carry-with project.

for instructions, i found a book from the 1950s-1960s which i cannot
remember the name of but it is a multi-craft learning guide.  the tatting
instructions are illustrated and very simple.  you get the basic 3 stitches
and you can grow from there.  with today's technology, you might find
youtube videos that will serve.

this is ebay and you can see the book i love best for tatting instructions
- the top right - but the one to the left of it is also the same but a
newer version.  *
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-How-To-LEARNING-Books-for-Crochet-Knit-Tat-Embroide
r-Weave-/171012901547?pt=US_Nonfiction_Bookhash=item27d129caab
*

Would love to have you as a part of the tatting neighborhood.  happy
tatting - it is easy to carry and you always can do it even in a group of
chatting.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali
Overton, NV USA
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Re: [lace] glasses

[Lin Hudren]

I purchased several pairs of clip-on and flip-up magnifiers in varying
degrees of intensity for my off-the-shelf magnifiers.  i can put them up
out of the way when not needed but have them handy at a flip with my hand.
 i use this with regular sunglasses when i drive and need to read something
rapidly and it is much easier than taking the sunglasses off and putting on
the magnifiers to read which usually are either on my head, in the
neckline of my blouse/shirt or in my backpack.  that really comes in handy
having the convenience readily available.

i tried this for some close work lately (turning 70 next month) but found
using my regular intensity magnifiers (2.25) with a half glass pair in
front (2.0) is just perfect.  I found some half glasses with no rims so it
is like wearing bifocals.  i don't need the intensity and try to make my
eyes work with less help as much as possible.  guess that is why my eyes
are so good on their own.  i can do most crafts with just a bit of help.
 now that phone book (and thank goodness we have the internet now for
avoiding using them) it is a totally different matter - i go and find very
high intensity glasses or grab that magnifying glass - you know the one
they use as an icon for search?

the best thing i just discovered the last couple of months is that some
magnifier glasses have the intensity etched on the bottom corner of the
lens so i can know what i am grabbing.  i wear the same pair(s) all the
time - some are 1.75, 2.00 or 2.25 - and never know which is which.  i keep
pairs everywhere too.  i found the Dollar Tree, 99 Cent Stores and such
carry off-the-shelf magnifying glasses and so when they are scratched or
well worn, i can replace them or lose them without too much worry.  i have
folding up one in cases places that i might need to grab them for lack of
the usual ones.  i keep a 4.0 pair in my bathroom for slivers and such.

well, we are very fortunate to have this tool available to us.  i just
recommend you try to keep your eyes working for you.  my daughter 20 years
younger is wearing 3.5 intensity because she would not believe her mother
knew best.  i watch for 3.5, 3.75 and 4.0 for her but wish she had taken
care earlier in life.  another trick is wearing sunglasses all your life.
 it keeps your eyes healthy later in life and also avoids crow's feet from
squinting.

happy lacing.

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Re: [lace] Re: Cats (Sympathy Needed)

[Lin Hudren]

Great to know.  Is there anything like that for dogs?

Hugs, Lin and the Mali
Overton, NV USA


On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 9:27 AM, Susan Reishus
elationrelat...@yahoo.comwrote:

 Cats hate the smell of grapefruit.  (Not only is it a deterrent, but it is
 used in commercial cleaners for animals stains as it has bacteria killing
 properties).

 Perhaps you can find a way to put the smell outside of the
 cabinet, even cotton balls in small fabric bags, hung from door knobs or a
 dozen other variations.  Not sure that a 'potpourri' would be appropriate
 inside the cabinet as it could affect lace much later.


 I had a very old
 cat going into kidney failure and she used a spot.  I cleaned it thoroughly
 with a composition I made up that included vinegar and baking soda, then
 placed grapefruit peels around an upside down laundry basket I had set
 over it
 to allow it to dry.  She never went back there and though it could have
 been a
 through cleaning (I could never get a whiff of cat thereafter), the
 grapefruit
 likely did the trick.  I also used it on a corner of a kitchen rug she had
 piddled on after washing it, and she never went back there, either.


 At
 times I used grapefruit oil instead (where it was safe to use oils), and
 have
 used grapefruit seed extract for safe disinfecting of non-bleachable
 things.
 Of course most of this info is generally non-applicable to lace itself.


 HTH,
 Susan Reishus

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Re: [lace] Lace Convention flights

[Lin Hudren]

If you arrange with the hotel, they will hold packages for you.  I used to
travel quite a lot and i just shipped stuffs ahead that i could not fit on
carry-on.  I did this before 9/11 so i don't know why it would not work
now.  even your pillow can go on ahead.  just a thought.


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 The big problem with getting off the plane at a midpoint stop is that your
 checkthrough luggage will not get off the plane with you.  I can't imagine
 an attendee at a lace convention making do with only what's in her carryon.
 Those things don't necessarily arise to the surface when first considered.
 But there it is.

 Lyn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, where the sun is supposed to shine
 for the weekend, which is good, because I'm camping near the Maryland Sheep
 and Wool, taking a class in Estonian knitted lace, and camping at a state
 park for 3 nights.  More money for yarn that way.  Yum
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Re: [lace] books vs kindle

[Lin Hudren]

Hello All,

I am a full time RVer and am always looking for a new book to read.  I have
space and weight concerns.  my security blanket is a book.  to make room
for those extra pillows and bobbins, tatting shuttles and threads, etc., i
invested in an eReader (kindle keyboard) a bit over 2 years ago.  i was
able to replace all those stored books in epub or mobi format and have
purchased thousands of others.  i have about 45,000 books in my library
(stored on 12 DVDs).  i have a book no matter where i am.  since i read 6
or 7 books a week (entertainment), it was a blessing to be able to have so
many at my fingertips.  i wish i had had this technology many years ago.  i
have several lace books, pattern books for my favorite crafts, etc. usually
in pdf format.  the unit i purchased will handle these formats.  i can read
and have music playing in the background (mostly classics for the dedicated
reader) which cuts out road and other RVer's noises.  if i am tired of
reading i can enable the book from text to speech and listen with my eyes
closed (no music tho). the third blessing is that it has a built-in
dictionary which allows me to look up any words i am unfamiliar with - we
don't use our language to its fullest.

eReaders are not for everyone.  the one i purchased does not have a back
light so i can go for 2-3 months without having to charge it up as long as
i am conservative about the music.  i also am not exposing my eyes to blue
light which is now being discovered to be a problem.  i have to have light
on it like a regular paper book but the weight is so easy to hold for long
periods - much lighter than even a paperback book.  i do not have glare in
the outside daylight like my phone or xyboard so i can see better in
daylight and a light clipped onto it at night is great.

when i have a lace project, i can photograph the diagrams with my phone and
convert a collage of the pattern into a pdf document and load it onto the
eReader and carry that with me rather than a book.  i save wear and tear on
my books - i do have two boxes of lace books i refuse to give up.  maybe
some day i will scan those in and make them into a pdf documents to put on
the eReader.

last idea is that i carry this with me everywhere.  i do not carry a purse
or even a backpack any longer.  i have tummy pockets (like those on hooded
sweatshirts) on most of my shirts and it fits nicely in there.  i can
attach a earphone to it and listen to a book while i do yard work, ironing,
walking for exercise and even standing in line at the grocery store (no
bluetooth).  again, it is not for everyone but it sure has made my life
more pleasant and it keeps on giving.

enjoy everything you do and all the benefits our times allow us.  i don't
text on phones tho.  i can do email on the kindle keyboard with wifi
connection, but i use my xyboard, cell or computer for that.  i like a full
keyboard for typing.  Happy trails.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali
Overton, NV USA
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more
painful than the risk it took to blossom. - Anais Nin


On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 4:25 PM, lynrbai...@desupernet.net wrote:

 Dear Doris, et al,
 Personally, I doubt that anyone alive today will need to worry about
 living without books, because they are all some sort of electronic.  I
 usually choose paper books, but it must be admitted that a book or two on
 the phone is a comfort and space saver, especially ones I already have that
 are way, way outside the copyright laws.  Pride and Prejudice on my phone,
 Ruins of Lace is there, to see if I want to read it again before forking
 out any more money than less than a ride on the subway in New York.

 For the last 500 years, humankind has been dealing with paper books.  I
 don't think we've seen the end of those yet.  We may yet, but not right
 now.  And, who knows, maybe digital books are enticing those who don't read
 REAL books to read.  Only time will tell.  I do know that reference books
 are easier to use as books, and more reliable in a way.  Paper books don't
 crash.

 While libraries are wonderful, it is good to have certain books, Tolkein,
 Jane Austen, Harry Potter, those we read over and over, on the shelves.  It
 gives a sense of security.  And then there are the lace books, which
 libraries and digital books don't have, so you get them the old fashioned
 way.  Old fashioned can be very, very cool.  lrb

 Doris wrote:
 How will the quotations change when we have only kindle editions? A room
 without books is like a body without a soul: When I get a little money I
 buy books: and if any is leftover I buy food and clothes.


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Re: [lace] books vs kindle

[Lin Hudren]

Sorry all,

I have a book stand i secure to my pillow (along with a magnifier and a
clip on light which attaches to my tripod pillow stand) which holds the
reader for easy reference (a bit heavier than a couple sheets of paper) but
i do have to use a rubber band to make sure it doesn't accidentally fall
off.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali


On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 8:59 PM, Lin Hudren linhud...@gmail.com wrote:

 Hello All,

 I am a full time RVer and am always looking for a new book to read.  I
 have space and weight concerns.  my security blanket is a book.  to make
 room for those extra pillows and bobbins, tatting shuttles and threads,
 etc., i invested in an eReader (kindle keyboard) a bit over 2 years ago.  i
 was able to replace all those stored books in epub or mobi format and have
 purchased thousands of others.  i have about 45,000 books in my library
 (stored on 12 DVDs).  i have a book no matter where i am.  since i read 6
 or 7 books a week (entertainment), it was a blessing to be able to have so
 many at my fingertips.  i wish i had had this technology many years ago.  i
 have several lace books, pattern books for my favorite crafts, etc. usually
 in pdf format.  the unit i purchased will handle these formats.  i can read
 and have music playing in the background (mostly classics for the dedicated
 reader) which cuts out road and other RVer's noises.  if i am tired of
 reading i can enable the book from text to speech and listen with my eyes
 closed (no music tho). the third blessing is that it has a built-in
 dictionary which allows me to look up any words i am unfamiliar with - we
 don't use our language to its fullest.

 eReaders are not for everyone.  the one i purchased does not have a back
 light so i can go for 2-3 months without having to charge it up as long as
 i am conservative about the music.  i also am not exposing my eyes to blue
 light which is now being discovered to be a problem.  i have to have light
 on it like a regular paper book but the weight is so easy to hold for long
 periods - much lighter than even a paperback book.  i do not have glare in
 the outside daylight like my phone or xyboard so i can see better in
 daylight and a light clipped onto it at night is great.

 when i have a lace project, i can photograph the diagrams with my phone
 and convert a collage of the pattern into a pdf document and load it onto
 the eReader and carry that with me rather than a book.  i save wear and
 tear on my books - i do have two boxes of lace books i refuse to give up.
  maybe some day i will scan those in and make them into a pdf documents to
 put on the eReader.

 last idea is that i carry this with me everywhere.  i do not carry a purse
 or even a backpack any longer.  i have tummy pockets (like those on hooded
 sweatshirts) on most of my shirts and it fits nicely in there.  i can
 attach a earphone to it and listen to a book while i do yard work, ironing,
 walking for exercise and even standing in line at the grocery store (no
 bluetooth).  again, it is not for everyone but it sure has made my life
 more pleasant and it keeps on giving.

 enjoy everything you do and all the benefits our times allow us.  i don't
 text on phones tho.  i can do email on the kindle keyboard with wifi
 connection, but i use my xyboard, cell or computer for that.  i like a full
 keyboard for typing.  Happy trails.

 Hugs, Lin and the Mali
 Overton, NV USA
 And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more
 painful than the risk it took to blossom. - Anais Nin


 On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 4:25 PM, lynrbai...@desupernet.net wrote:

 Dear Doris, et al,
 Personally, I doubt that anyone alive today will need to worry about
 living without books, because they are all some sort of electronic.  I
 usually choose paper books, but it must be admitted that a book or two on
 the phone is a comfort and space saver, especially ones I already have
that
 are way, way outside the copyright laws.  Pride and Prejudice on my phone,
 Ruins of Lace is there, to see if I want to read it again before forking
 out any more money than less than a ride on the subway in New York.

 For the last 500 years, humankind has been dealing with paper books.  I
 don't think we've seen the end of those yet.  We may yet, but not right
 now.  And, who knows, maybe digital books are enticing those who don't
read
 REAL books to read.  Only time will tell.  I do know that reference books
 are easier to use as books, and more reliable in a way.  Paper books don't
 crash.

 While libraries are wonderful, it is good to have certain books, Tolkein,
 Jane Austen, Harry Potter, those we read over and over, on the shelves.
It
 gives a sense of security.  And then there are the lace books, which
 libraries and digital books don't have, so you get them the old fashioned
 way.  Old fashioned can be very, very cool.  lrb

 Doris wrote:
 How will the quotations change when we have only kindle editions? A
 room without books is like a body

Re: [lace] books vs kindle

[Lin Hudren]

I use my bookmarks in my craft books - which are the only treasurers i keep
in that format.  i convert patterns for projects for the reader, but i like
to have places marked for future projects - the lace bookmarks work
perfectly.  And i get a fond smile when i see them again.  a walk down
memory lane.



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Overton, NV USA

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Re: [lace] Lace and math, was Teaching children

[Lin Hudren]

Just a note that when we label people or try to slot folks into a groove,
there is always the exception.  while it makes good fodder, we usually are
narrow minded ourselves to think that only certain capabilities create
certain things.

last was the folks who lurk now it is mathmatically inclined.  if you
have a strong opinion great but please try not to force or defend your
opinion on the others who may have their protective talents get their hairs
up.  let's share the positive and the good and the tips that you earn (not
just learn) in making our craft wonderfully rewarding. i read this new
thought and considered it in relation to my close family and friends and
could see correlation.  wonderful brain activity for me and a few smiles -
not chuckles tho.  now there seems a war developing in the list - my energy
is better spent at the pillow.


On Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at 6:55 AM, lynrbai...@desupernet.net wrote:

 Dear Clay, et al,

 That is not what was said.  The point is that many women whose minds are
 mathematically, etc. inclined are drawn to lacemaking.  That is, of course,
 not the only group drawn to the craft, but there seems to be a fairly large
 number of such math, etc. types who are drawn.  There are, of course, other
 aspects of lacemaking which draw other people to the art, but that argument
 will not go nearly as far in promoting lacemaking in children, as there are
 so many other disciplines, areas, that do that.  Music, the arts, painting,
 to name a few.  But since those areas do not involve lace, I was
 emphasizing the mathematical connection.  And note, I mentioned Torchon in
 particular.  Flanders would be another mathematical lace.  Binche went
 beyond that, and while it incorporates Flanders in some ways, it went on to
 other areas as well.  lrb



 I am astonished that no one has challenged the notion that people with
 superior math/science/computer programming skills make the best
 lacemakers!!  It may be that those who are making the claims happen to
 have those skills, but being able to execute a lace pattern is not the
 same as making it a thing of beauty, which separates the competent
 lacemaker from the extraordinary one.  And it take an artist to design
 the lace in the first place.
 


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Re: [lace] Background checks for lace teachers in the US--cost

[Lin Hudren]

when my children were in school, i am not sure background and other checks
were made but mostly the proof was in the pudding and i was blessed that my
children were able to get a very good education in a smaller school system.
 it allowed for more personalization than i believe teachers today are
allowed.

With this discussion, i am also glad that an opinion such as slotting
students into groups by instructor personal evaluation (even if taught)
would allow the child to grow that my children had the opportunity for.
 the instructors for my children worked with us parents as we did with them
for the benefit of the child.  they were given the opportunity to blossom
in their own way rather than be slotted and directed in only a limited
direction for preconceived notions that only math talented people were
equipped to do certain things.

have we reverted to the dark ages of learning/teaching?  i am glad i can
delete this thread because it is tiresome and is just showing that we too
have limited our own creativity by not just learning but deciding what
future lacemakers require.  ugh.  glad my group is so talented we are all
able to learn from others without having to be a mathematician.  hopefully
others out there are given the freedom to grow without judgment.


On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 6:16 AM, Agnes Boddington 
ag...@weatherwax.karoo.co.uk wrote:

 The stupidity about CRB checks in England is that I cannot get one, because
 I am self-employed.
 I contacted the authorities, and was told that I could have an enhanced
 security check instead, but ..
 as I am self-employed I cannot have that either.
 How silly can it be.
 As Sue Duckles said here before, it is a very good money-spinner for a
 particular company
 which shall remain nameless here.
 Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK


 Subject: Re: [lace] Background checks for lace teachers in the US--cost

 CRB checks are not only for teaching children.  When I was teaching at a
 local seniors centre I had to have one done.  Luckily they paid for it, so
 I

 really don't know how much it costs.

 Malvary in Ottawa where it isn't too hot today (so far).

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Re: [lace] Who's Who in Lace

[Lin Hudren]

I think everyone on Arachne is important and should be included in Who's
Who.



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Re: [lace] Re: [lace-chat] Caring for needles

[Lin Hudren]

Vacuum pack air tight bags work well for this. Who says only food/frozen
are to be used. I forget what unit is called but i use it for everything–
even just to keep very small things from getting lost for being so small.
On Jul 22, 2013 3:58 AM, Sue su...@talktalk.net wrote:

 Some of the needles I have have been around quite a time and the ones I
 have left in their plastic insert seem to be ok, just this other lovely set
 which I thought would be a good emergency kit in the caravan has obviously
 got damp and rusted.   I not remember ever seeing the option of either
 stainless steel when buying but I understand what you mean, so will keep my
 eyes open in the future.
 I would like to set up a little kit to take about with me but avoiding
 this in the future in the same way you keep a first aid kit and dont want
 to find rusty scissors inside if you ever need to use it, so if anyone has
 other suggestions for a way they successfully store and carry small amounts
 like this around, crochet hooks, tatting hooks or whatever.
 I have had a couple of very good suggestions thank you, but still haven't
 cracked this storage problem for the future.
 Sue T


 I think the problem lies in the fact that a lot of needles, pins and
 crochet
 hooks etc. (sewing, knitting etc.) are no longer made in stainless steel,
 but instead are nickel-steel. These will not only rust, but also flake (the
 outer steel layer comes off) etc.
 So be sure to buy proper 18/8 stainless steel- if you can find them. they
 are generally more expensive, but worth the extra.
 Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK

 Subject: [lace-chat] Caring for needles
 This is a general question about sewing needles but also tatting needles
 and
 keeping them in good condition.
 I recently went to use some sewing needles that have been stored in a
 little
 cloth carry case and they look rusty at the point where they stick through
 the
 cloth so not something I would use to sew with, particularly not lace.
 This
 particular case has been sitting in a cupboard in our caravan so may have
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 damp at some time so understandable I suppose.

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Re: [lace] IOLI convention in SLC

[Lin Hudren]

Thank you Robin.  Not too bad.  Maybe people could identify themselves by
row and space and then all of us non-attendees could also put faces to
names?  Pretty please?

Great thought tho, Jeri


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Re: [lace] First Lace iPhone App

[Lin Hudren]

is this an android app?


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 yet and I have deleted the link, can you repost details please
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Re: [lace] Music to Make Lace By

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i do use music for a lot of different areas, but i, too, need not to be
distracted.  i found several MP3 albums on Amazon for dedicated readers
which only have music and no lyrics.  it is classical.  my favorite
provider just came out with album #10 which is very good.  a bit uplifting
- not charging - and so you keep up a good pace and don't mellow out too
much.  each of the albums i have purchased has been a bit different enough
that getting a new album (about 99 cents US for 24-25 songs/tracks) can
allow me to pick the pace it will set to suit my task.  cleaning the
bathroom requires a bit of a celtic stomp the foot type.  you can test them
out by listening to the samples.  you don't get much but it gives you an
idea about the spirit of the music.  i have all 10 and have found the ones
i like best for what i am doing.  i think they are range from an hour to at
least two hours.  i download them to my computer, cell phone and my tablet.
 just a thought and something to give you pleasure.  i play the samples on
my computer while i do something else on the computer and it is a
distraction but i find my shoulders do stay low while i am doing the tense
seek and find missions.


On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 6:30 PM, Earl  Ruth Johnson
ejohn...@magma.cawrote:

 I was listening to a new CD the other day and thinking that I liked it but
 could not make lace while listening to it.  This got me wondering.  I
 don’t remember the list ever discussing music to make lace by.  Do you
 listen to music while lacemaking?

 When I am starting a new pattern and concentrating on learning it, music
 can
 sometimes be distracting or even annoying, however, once I am confident in
 what I am doing, a little background music is wonderful.

 Television – well that is another topic altogether!

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Re: [lace] Lace Demo in the News

[Lin Hudren]

Me too, but most i did not get before so welcome getting them, but what
happened to the delay?  it is more manageable when done on a daily basis
and not in a group send.  hope i am getting all the best ones too.


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 Dear Arachne

 I've just received in the past 10 minutes over 20 emails from Arachne that
 I've already received.  This is a sample.  You can see it is post marked
 8Aug but it just arrived.

 Kind Regards

 Liz Baker

 On 8 Aug 2013, at 03:57, Vicki Bradford twohappyb...@aol.com wrote:

  Dear friends,
 
 
  Tonight I met with my local lace group and was told about one of our
 members
  who demonstrated at an event which was covered in a local newspaper. The
 story
  is entitled (Re)enacting History and the photo of my friend (Jan
 McKee) is
  on page 5. The story begins on page 4  5 and is continued on page 24.
 It is
  an annual event which is done at Benjamin Banneker Park in Maryland. I
 think
  the photo of Jan at her pillow in colonial costume is especially nice!
 
 
  http://www.e-pages.dk/postnewsweekmedia/292/
 
 
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Re: Fwd: [lace] Piecework

[Lin Hudren]

Good to hear. Do not have it yet (operative word) for my Xyboard or RAZR
but now know to keep watching. Made my day. Thanks.
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wrote:

 Thank you for that news.  I'll have to see if it's available on the Kindle.

 Bronwen,
 who just bought some pretty cotton for future lace projects yesterday, and
 who hopes she'll be able to make something out of it before 2020.


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 wrote:

  Dear Friends,
  Today I found the Piecework Ap on my ipad. It's really great in that you
  are able to buy any particular issue of Piecework for AUS$8 rather than
  having to subscribe and receive numerous issues which are of little
  interest.
 
  David in Ballarat, AUS
 

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Re: [lace] American Arachnids, How will you spend October 1?

[Lin Hudren]

There is news that the congress has approved a delay to the Obamacare
plan's effective date.


On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 10:19 AM, dmt11h...@aol.com wrote:

 Lyn writes:

 I am planning to go to the local mall, sit in the central area where  there
 are
 chairs, and make lace. In the afternoon I go to my weekly knitting  group,
 and I will be bringing my lace instead of my knitting. How are you
 planning to spend October 1?

 I am planning to spend October 1 hiding under my lace table as  millions of
 Americans try to sign up for Obamacare while the US government shuts  down
 and the world economy prepares to enter a maelsrom of self-destruction.

 Please, please, US lacemakers, if you are planning to  demonstrate lace in
 a Federal building, have a back up plan :-)

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Re: [lace] Point ground laces

[Lin Hudren]

Thank you Jacquie.  It is so nice to hear someone praising other skilled
persons.


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 Talking about Point Ground Laces, which we were as Jenny has just started
 doing Bucks Point, this month's Artefact of the Month picture from The Lace
 Guild (free to everyone who asks) is a beautiful black machine lace
 Chantilly
 shawl.

 Absolutely stunning and it demonstrates that we shouldn't turn our noses up
 at lace that's not made by hand.  Don't forget that humans designed it and
 programmed the machines to be able to make it (punch cards are not a new
 thing), operated the machines and almost certainly did a lot of hand
 finishing
 before to was ready to be sold.  Different skills to ours maybe, but highly
 skilled none the less.

 To receive the artefact of the month send your email address to
 off...@laceguild.org.  You do not need to be a Lace Guild member
 (although we'd love
 you to join us), and the photos will be send to you near the start of each
 month.  They all feature lace from the collection and can be anything from
 antique to contemporary, from a grand piece like this to a small motif.  A
 lace
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Re: [lace] Old beds

[Lin Hudren]

Liz, you said it best.  I was fortunate and had two of the best instructors
and the bestest mentor when i started out.  my mentor taught herself
Milanese for me to learn from her.  what better foundation could anyone
get?  i will never forget either person and have remained in contact even
after moving many miles away.  i think so fondly on what i was gifted.  i
have only had a minimal encounter with future lacers so far, but i try to
gift as i was gifted.  thank you, Stormy, Honor and Denise.


On Sun, Oct 20, 2013 at 10:32 AM, The Lacebee thelace...@btinternet.comwrote:

 Funny how a thoughtless word can hurt and influence us so much when we are
 starting out.  I saw a pattern in a book and went to my lace teacher with
 it.  I said that it would be perfect as a present for my mother as a piece
 for her dolls house.  It was pattern 106b from Pamela Nottingham's bucking
 lace book.

 My teacher said with a well remembered sneer, oh you can't do that for
 ages yet as you have to master torchon before you move into bucks.

 I asked about honiton and she could nearly get the words out; honiton?
 Not for years yet.

 Let's see, I made my first piece of honiton 6 weeks later and that bucks
 piece?  That would be the one that took me 2 hours to make last week.

 As a teacher it is your duty to guide and encourage every student to make
 the best of their abilities and ensure that they enjoy and continue in
 their chosen craft.  To tell someone that they can't do something now or
 ever or to disparage what they have done is unforgivable.  What is worse,
 such teachers take money off people to teach them.

 If, as Adele did, someone makes a piece of lace that has good tension,
 looks like it should do and has taken effort to make, then the right
 response should be 'that is beautiful'.

 Kind Regards

 Liz Baker

  On 20 Oct 2013, at 17:35, Adele Shaak ash...@shaw.ca wrote:
 
  I remember as a very new lacemaker, being haughtily told that a piece of
 Honiton I had made was actually something else (Whithof? Brussels?) because
 of the way I had done a join. I had taken the pattern from the Devonia
 book, which didn't have the best instructions, and I'd had to figure out
 that bit as best I could. I had no idea that my little efforts had 'ruined'
 the lace. I thought it looked nice.

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Re: [lace] Pricey lace books

[Lin Hudren]

Clay, you hit it on the head.  Great caution.  Thanks.


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Re: [lace] Fw: lace boot socks

[Lin Hudren]

If you go to Pinterest.com, you will find lots of boot topper suggestions
in all crafts.  Just top a pair of socks with this - knee socks are easiest
but may be too high depending on the boots.


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Re: [lace] progress-was blue film

[Lin Hudren]

Walmart also carries the matte clear contact paper for under $5 a roll
which will last years.



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Re: [lace] prickings

[Lin Hudren]

i found many years ago while demonstrating that if i put my feet up on a
flat brick, that little bit saved not only my feet but my lower back too.
 it is tense work sharing our lovelies.  because of the weight, i didn't
want to carry 2 bricks with me so i got styrofoam and used that.  you can
cover the pieces (one for each foot - or one longer one) but the damp from
the ground makes it look tacky.  one old timer saw this and made little
foot stools for each of us demonstrating and while a bit heavier, blends
great with our costumes of being pioneer women/men.

i am sure you can look around and find something to help ease your later
aches.  i never feel the pain until afterwards because it is too much fun.
 now i don't have to be concerned and with my tripod table, piano stool
with a full back, my tote with my pillow and supplies (including my little
stool), i go and come home having not only the pleasure of the day but the
glow afterwards for the benefits sharing always grants me.  Happy lacing.

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Re: [lace] Putting my feet up.

[Lin Hudren]

You only need to elevate 2 for the relief - surprisingly enough.  anything
else is like an ottoman at home which does not lend itself to working
comfortably.  i use my stool during tax season in the office under the desk
to alleviate a but of stress and tension.  they used to have angled units
in the office supply stores for this.  but, believe me, the foam is hardly
costly and if you only have sheets of thin stuffs, cut them up to shoe size
and glue them together.  probably will only cost you pennies.

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Re: [lace] Demonstrating strategy

[Lin Hudren]

I set up the Springett snake because it gives an alternative color down the
middle and can be made rapidly even for new triers.  it lets them follow
the path of the bobbins.  it has few bobbins and i use a metallic thread in
the middle to give glitter to it which also is appealing.  i pre-wind
bobbins in sets and take at least 3 pillows with me so hopefully they will
take the time to work on it and finish it to take home.  i also make sure i
have a bead for the eye.  it is fast and is lovely.  if you have time
beforehand, you can make up some in the colors you take as kits and let
them work until they have to go and then just give them the one you made
in those colors and another trier can finish it up and take home the one
made by two people.  i like to send them home with something because then
they admire it and think i can do this.  a list of supplies needed to get
started (only for this simple pattern as supplies can get overwhelming if
they see all the will eventually use as they develop can also be handed
out.  you also can have 3-4 triers doing it at the same time.

i frequently set up a card table at the library and give 4 people at a time
the opportunity.  i have 2 pieces of square thick foam covered totally in
cloth for triers and then carry 7 cookie pillows for 2 more.  light weight
and small.  my prickings are also prepared and pricked ahead.  i carry at
least 10 with me when i go to a demonstration.  i use a tripod table which
i can elevate for them to stand and see me work but also lower so i can sit
down on my piano stool which has a back and glass claw feet.  if i don't
carry my cup of tea, i can carry all of the above in one trip.  i haven't
made a cup holder to drape over my shoulder yet.  but the tripod has a cup
holder and if i can keep it upright over my shoulder, i can put my
spill-proof cup in it.  that tho is iffy.

one other thought is to start the snake and go until you have the bead for
the eye in place and let them go from there.  this pattern also lends
itself to roller pillows that have narrow rollers.  i make the same pattern
so i have a supply of finished ones for the next demo.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali
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Re: [lace] Cymbal bags for carrying lace pillows

[Lin Hudren]

this is the time of year when you can find wreath storage bags almost
everywhere.  i have a plastic box that holds 2 pillows.  I have a wreath
storage bag that holds 3 and i have two 36 cookie pillows it in along with
a third pillow.  I also think i got a grey pillow bag from Holly Van Sciver
in 2001.  but the wreath storage bag is found around and not expensive.
 after the holidays you will find them for half price.  i got the plastic
box from JoAnne Fabrics at half price by accident but having about 22
pillows, most are stored.  my pillows range in size from 7 up to 36.
 just a thought.

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Re: [lace] Cymbal bags for carrying lace pillows

[Lin Hudren]

This is a great idea.  you can also use two chop sticks glued into a very
small piece of wood with two pin holes which will go into your pillow to
hold your pattern.  if you laminate the pattern or print it on card stock
you only need one set for this.  i made two because it works better for me.
 corsage pins will secure it nicely or you can use doll needles and make
divider pins with decoration to suit your pleasure.

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Re: [lace] Demonstrating

[Lin Hudren]

Since we older lacers using paper books and such are geared to that, it is
not surprising the younger generation has no interest.  I found if i can
trust my Xyboard not to fall, i have my pattern and pricking on it.
 Younger people wonder how you can use a tablet with a pillow so wander
over and check it out.  Even using a cell phone on some holder can make
people look.  if you have a really loud looking color cover, that draws
the eye too.

I wear a very simplistic pioneer outfit including the bed cap and wire
rimmed reading glasses perched on the end of my nose.  if nothing else, you
get a smile but it is something that draws people to you.  my table is
a camera tripod with a plexiglas top where i put jar opener/shelf liner on
so the pillow will stay put when i tilt it and i elevate the pillow to work
on while standing.  i have one small one and one larger one which i only
use for demos.  i can use a medium sized pillow and have room on the
plexiglas to hold a light/magnifier/tablet.  this can get uncomfortable so
i have my piano stool at hand to sit.  if you have one of those folding
stools that are higher, that is a bit easier but also a bit harder on the
back than regular height but not as bad as standing.  anything unique and
eye catching will bring people close to see.  Happy lacing.



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Re: [lace] Demos

[Lin Hudren]

I agree.  Tatting is 3 movements to doing it.  I say the same for bobbin
lacemaking even tho technically it is 2.  once you master these movements,
you can grow into all else.  I shuttle tat and have demonstrated and held a
class where i gift kits (ready wound shuttles, etc.) at Americana Days -
historical society events.  one year i even had my picture in the paper
with my night cap stringing a dipped candle.  i have more fun and people
just love being near a new thing being done with a smile.

i just believe that a project should be fast for trying and if you finish
it, you get it to take home.  that way you are still thinking about the
doing.  I do this for the pillows that others play with and try out.

But so there is adult interest as food for thought, i have a Milanese motif
that i work.  When doing an Americana Day event, i have a table with 6-12
pillows with a start of different laces that caters to more folks.  I do an
owl in Honiton on a Honiton pillow, have several sizes of cookie pillows.
 I made a place mat pillow to show travel opportunities. I made a pillow
that started out like a honiton pillow but ended up more like a basketball
that sits nicely in a salad bowl where i have a project on the top and one
on the side (yardage).  then i got a spool from braid at the store and
topped it with a 7 cookie pillow which with an elastic cover on the pillow
keeps it together so the bobbins can hang down like icicles.  when i was
thinner, the spool went under my thighs and my thighs slipped into the
braid space so it sat on my lap securly.  you can never demonstrate all the
various opportunities for this craft.  we are only limited by our
imagination and this is on craft that affords lots of creative license.
 the variety tho will appeal to someone.

the snake is instant gratification, useful as a bookmark and because i use
metallic thread in the middle, it is appealing and eye catching.  do you
need it, probably not and my mother who was deathly afraid of snakes
would not appreciate it other than to look at it.  but you might be able to
take it home if you work and master the method.  yes, provide the look of
more beautiful lace making but also cater to the doer that will remember
with a token in hand afterwards.  once i was found by a youngster with
snake in hand a year afterwards.  they wanted to show me they loved having
it even after a year.  what better reward.


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Re: [lace] Flickr account

[Lin Hudren]

For my own 2¢ worth - i like that i can see additions to the Flickr site
in my Arachne emails.  when a new photo is posted, i can look at it and
enjoy and dream.  it makes it so wonderful.  there are times when
discussion leaves me with - wish i could see this.  but with a click of
the picture, i get a full size and can enlarge for detail.  i don't have to
go to another place.  if it ain't broke - don't fix it.

thanks for having this available for me because i am blessed with how it is
and greatly appreciate the work involved for my pleasure.


On Fri, Jan 3, 2014 at 7:17 AM, Agnes Boddington 
ag...@weatherwax.karoo.co.uk wrote:

 Hi David and everyone else too: I agree that Facebnook would be so much
 easier.
 You post the photos on your own timeline, and anyone can see them. I have
 already done this with a few photos of my lace.
 Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK

 I personally don't do Flickr at all and reckon it would all be far simpler
 just to set up a closed group on Facebook where most of us are already
 anyway.
 David in Ballarat, AUS

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Re: [lace] 2015 IOLI convention July 27 - Aug 2

[Lin Hudren]

Glad you gals are figuring this out.  i think more details will be
available for involving others when the 2014 convention is closer to being
attended.  why are we working on 2015 when 2014 is needed to be focused on
for attendance.  you are disrupting the focus on 2014 and they need
attendance to offset their expense in making that event happen.  come on
people, gift those working so hard to put on a good event for you in 2014
and let 2015 evolve in sync.  thank you.


On Fri, Jan 10, 2014 at 6:18 AM, Karen Bovard k.bov...@yahoo.com wrote:

 Coralville is a suburb of Iowa City, Iowa.

 Karen Bovard
 The ShuttleSmith
 Omaha, Nebraska (just down the road, I-80, from Coralville)
 http://www.theshuttlesmith.com/
 blog:  http://theshuttlesmith.blogspot.com/

 On Thursday, January 9, 2014 7:54 PM, purple lacer 
 purplelace...@hotmail.com
 wrote:

 What is the closest airport for Coralville?

 I would imagine most
 people will want to use the Eastern Iowa Airport, which
 I still think of by
 it's original name, the Cedar Rapids Airport.  The airport
 symbol is CID which
 I think stands for Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Dubuque.
 The Iowa City airport
 is closer, but it is a very small airport.  I'm not sure
 what commercial
 flights, if any, are available there.  There is a shuttle
 service at the
 Eastern Iowa Airport that will bring you to the hotel.  The
 price goes down if
 more people reserve it together.  We will be looking into
 that and have more
 details later.

 There is also an AmTrak stop about an hour south at Mt.
 Pleasant, Iowa.  If
 there is enough interest we might be able to arrange some
 transportation
 to/from the station.
 Anita Hansen

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Re: [lace] Book translations

[Lin Hudren]

There has been a lot of discussion of translating.  i am sure we all agree
it would be ideal to have all books in our own native tongues.  a while
back, one of our dedicated members was collecting translations of words in
different languages.  i do not have the info at hand, but has anyone
contributed to that collection of words lately?



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Re: [lace] pin use question

[Lin Hudren]

I am sorry to hear of your difficulties.  i found when i use my sea grass
pillow my finger tips get too sore to work as well, so i got some of those
rubber finger tips we old secretaries used to count pages of papers.  also,
there are metal and leather thimbles which help temper the tenderness.
 best to use them right off before tenderness hits.  hope you are back to
lacing comfortably soon.



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Re: [lace] Footside on left

[Lin Hudren]

From a bit of European travel, i believe the only country that drives on
the right consistently is US and possessions of the US.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

“If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the
habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing
attitude.― Colin Powell


On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 6:19 AM, Jill j...@myhawkins.co.uk wrote:

 England isn't the only country that drives on the left.  Japan is another
 place, and Malta as well as the US Virgin Islands and there are others.

 Jill


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 Date:23/04/2014 13:23 (GMT+00:00)
 To: alexstillw...@talktalk.net, lace@arachne.com
 Subject: Re: [lace] Footside on left

 I think it is the same reason why the English drive on the  left, while
 everyone else drives on the right. But, I don't know what that  reason is.
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Re: [lace] Messages Not Getting Through

[Lin Hudren]

I am having the same difficult with Jeri's emails to me as well but they
are routed to me as spam and i can change them but they have kept falling
into the spam folder.  today i had another and will wait and see if that
one automatically is corrected as several others have been.  it is just
Jeri's that isn't getting corrected.

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and the deeper it sinks into the mind.*”  **― Samuel Taylor Coleridge*

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Re: [lace] The new bobbin and Full bobbins

[Lin Hudren]

I cut the drinking straws - fat ones if the neck is very full - the height
of the neck and then cut a line down it so it goes around the neck and
threads.  this keeps it clean and can be easily removed or replaced at
will.  you can use colors or clear.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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  mary carey d...@hotmail.com wrote:
 Must try the narrow cling plastic used by machine embroiderers to stop
 their thread from unwinding while not in use.  Also used by
 overlocking/serging sewers is a type of mesh used on the thread coming off
 the spool.


 Yes, that stuff (in the US it's called 'Wonder Tape') seemed like a great
 idea for bobbins but I did not find it useful.  I tried narrow strips to
 just cover the area near the hitch and I tried strips as wide as the neck
 is long.  Neither worked well.  I think the issue is that the neck of a
 bobbin, even full of thread, is just not big enough around.  I couldn't get
 the tape to stick to itself on such a tight turn.  The tape is rather thick
 and may be too stiff to wrap around such a narrow cylinder.

 Just my experience, maybe others had more luck.

 Robin P.
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[lace] Spring Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

Wow, what a wonderful response so far and many days yet to join the fun.  I
have both feet in the water now and thank those who have been responsive so
far for your faith in me doing the job.  i hope many more of you will join
in the fun.  There is nothing like the sense of accomplishment for making a
project happen.  Bookmarks are necessities in life and bring smiles to all
who use them and share the pleasure of a gift from afar with those near.

If you are curious, you can go to:
http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2012bookmarks/index.html or
http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2013bookmarks/index.html to view previous
years' exchanges.  There are many more browsing opportunities for ideas
and/or just to drool.  Jenny graciously devotes her time and energy to
allowing all of us to see what, as a group, we accomplish.  If you have not
signed up yet, come join in the fun.  The carousal has lots of room and is
just starting to turn but the music is on.  Let me know if you want the
lion, giraffe, unicorn or a colorful horse as well as many other creatures
available.  There are lovely sleigh bench seats awaiting too.


The schedule will go like this:

May 4-12  Sign Ups

May 15 Exchange partner assignments made and emailed out

June 13All bookmarks should be in the mail



Same rules apply as the Christmas card exchange:  send in name, snail mail
address, how many bookmarks you want to make and any geographical
preferences to me at *linhud...@gmail.com linhud...@gmail.com*.  After
making your bookmark(s) please take a picture and email directly to Jenny
Brandis (je...@brandis.com.au) who once again is a Dear heart and will be
posting all on her web site or to me (linhud...@gmail.com).  If you wonder
if your partner was able to send in a photo of their bookmark to you, just
send one upon receipt and Jenny will make sure everyone is represented.


If you have any questions or preferences, please feel free to email me
linhud...@gmail.com.  This is just too much fun for one person to hog.
Come take a bit of it for yourself.  Happy lacemaking.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

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[lace] Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

We are down to the last days for sign ups for the bookmark exchange but
don't worry if you are a day or so behind.  I will make it happen.  Just
contact me (*linhud...@gmail.com linhud...@gmail.com*) and it will be
worked out.  Also, if you are delayed in mailing your bookmark to your
partner, let your partner and me know so we can take the worry out of the
wonderful anticipation.  This is to be FUN not a job or chore.  I will be
sending out the exchange partner pairings in a day or so - no later than
5/15 but sooner if able.  I am always anxious to know who will be getting
my bookmark and what far away place I will be receiving mail from.  But if
you were on holiday or didn't see the announcement until the last minute -
join in anyway.  Nothing ventured, nothing gained.  I hope there is time to
get a bookmark made and in the mail even after this week.



The schedule is going like this:

May 4-12  Sign Ups

May 15 Exchange partner assignments made and emailed out

June 13All bookmarks should be in the mail (if possible)



There is still room on the carousal.  No one has claimed the lion yet.  The
critters are all whimsical creatures and so very colorful - much like
lace.  How exciting.  Come and join in the fun.  If this is your first
time, you are going to have lots of fun.  If you have been doing this for
years, you know how much fun it can be.  Any type of lace and pattern is
appropriate.  Any skill level is welcome.  This is creative license at
its best.  Don't be shy.  Remember, this is your time to shine.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

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[lace] Bookmark Exchange Partners 2015

[Lin Hudren]

All Exchange Partners have been assigned and emails sent out.  If you
signed up and did not receive notice of your partner, please contact me
personally (linhud...@gmail.com).  I may have typed your email address
incorrectly but I can reply to you accurately.



I found during the holidays that there is such a thing in the USA of a
global stamp which then cost $1.15.  My ornaments and bookmarks mail out
overseas using this.  Just ask for it rather than have them make you fill
out the forms and/or even weigh the envelope.  I use a card as padding
for them.  These go for one regular stamp intercontinental as well.



If you still want to participate, contact me and I will work it out.



I do hope you have fun.  Please let me know if your partner is not
responsive and remember to send photos to Jenny Brandis at
je...@brandis.com.au.  To see why we share our photos with Jenny, check
this out:  http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2012bookmarks/index.html or
http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2013bookmarks/index.html.  Thank you for the
fun, enjoy and happy lacemaking.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

I wish i could but i don't want to.

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[lace] Bookmark Exchange Partners 2015 - Second Try

[Lin Hudren]

All Exchange Partners have been assigned and emails sent out.  If you
signed up and did not receive notice of your partner, please contact me
personally (linhud...@gmail.com).  I may have typed your email address
incorrectly but I can reply to you accurately.



I found during the holidays that there is such a thing in the USA of a
global stamp which then cost $1.15 which my ornaments and bookmarks mail
out overseas.  Just ask for it rather than have them make you fill out the
forms or even weigh the envelope.  I use a card as padding for them.
These go for one regular stamp intercontinental as well.



If you still want to participate, contact me and I will work it out.



I do hope you have fun.  Please let me know if your partner is not
responsive and remember to send photos to Jenny Brandis at
je...@brandis.com.au.  To see why we share our photos with Jenny, check
this out:  http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2012bookmarks/index.html or
http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2013bookmarks/index.html.  Thank you.  Enjoy
and happy lacemaking.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

I wish i could but i don't want to.

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Re: [lace] Questions for those who use bobbins

[Lin Hudren]

One is to get a fat drinking straw the next time you're in a restaurant
that has them.  Cut sections of the straw roughly the size of the neck, and
then slice the straw open from top to bottom.  The straw can then be
slipped over the neck and thread and hitch, and keep it under control.

i have those hook headed bobbins which work really well for metallics.  but
the straw i use for covering pre-wound bobbins to keep the threads clean
and if i have a project that i know i cannot work on for a while, i cover
those for both clean threads and holding the thread in place.  i like using
metallic threads.


Hugs, Lin and the Mali

Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.
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[lace] Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

Thank all of you for participating in the 2015 bookmark exchange and making
it such a success.  I hope by now that you have received a bookmark from
your partner and you have enjoyed a new smile.


If there are any problems, please feel free to contact me personally (
linhud...@gmail.com) so we can make this a positive and fun endeavor all
around.


Hope you will participate again next year.  Thanks again for your good work.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] Bookmark Exchange Web Pages for 2015

[Lin Hudren]

Jenny has miraculously finished and perfected - improved and enhanced - the
2015 Bookmark Exchange Web Pages.  It is truly awesome.  If you have not
checked it out, please do so.  A wonderful display of talent. A hardy thank
you to all the participants for working so hard and participating in what
has evolved into a fun project.

http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2015bookmarks/index.html

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

Don't write your name on sand, waves will wash it away.

Don't write your name in the sky, wind may blow it away.

Write your name in hearts of people you come in touch with.

That's where it will stay.

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[lace] Bookmark Exchange Web Pages

[Lin Hudren]

I am so pleased to announce that Jenny has wonderfully set up an awesome
web site that is a tool as well as the panorama of all the lovely lace
presentations.  I think she went an extra mile this time and does all of us
proud to have her as a member of Arachne and be so supportive.  So as she
aptly states sit back, relax and enjoy.  I am sure all of us will whether
or not we participated.  I hope it encourages all to participate next
year.



http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2015bookmarks/index.html



With the postal wars out there, your bookmark may still be in transit.
Thanks for your patience.  Please check back on the web site in a week or
so to see the missing scans/photos and often times during the year to get
inspiration.  They are so lovingly created and shared.  Jenny will add the
missing scans/photos as they arrive.  We are dealing with
vacations/holidays and scans not done in the rush to mail so recipients are
carrying the load - thank you.  But I am anxious to see what is missing
when it is added.  Thank all of you who shared in this adventure with a
purpose and new home for our lace endeavors.  Sharing lace is what keeps us
happy to be lacing.  I had a grand time and hope you did as well.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

Mistakes are beautiful.  Mistakes are part of the fun.

In the end, so much of it turns out not to matter.

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Re: [lace] Mangling Lace

[Lin Hudren]

In a special-interest publication, I have come across a  long review of a
new book about mangle boards, used for smoothing damp  linens.   The book is
$185, so I thought the review would be an  inexpensive substitute.  It will
give those who are interested a  jumping off point for printing pictures,
etc. from the internet.   It is the last book reviewed at this site:

http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/books-received-october-2015/5287

If you do not know about this subject, go to our archives and put
"Mangling Lace" in the subject line.

http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/index.html

Would someone please comment briefly about this subject so that those who
do not receive my notes to Arachne will be alerted to go to the archives to
read  it?  Thank you.

Jeri Ames in Maine USA
Lace and Embroidery Resource Center


Hugs, Lin and the Mali

The end of all of our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know
the place for the first time.  -T.S. Elliott

On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 7:28 AM,  wrote:

> In a special-interest publication, I have come across a  long review of a
> new book about mangle boards, used for smoothing damp  linens.   The book
> is
> $185, so I thought the review would be an  inexpensive substitute.  It will
> give those who are interested a  jumping off point for printing pictures,
> etc. from the internet.   It is the last book reviewed at this site:
>
> http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/books-received-october-2015/5287
>
> If you do not know about this subject, go to our archives and put
> "Mangling Lace" in the subject line.
>
> http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/index.html
>
> Would someone please comment briefly about this subject so that those who
> do not receive my notes to Arachne will be alerted to go to the archives to
> read  it?  Thank you.
>
> Jeri Ames in Maine USA
> Lace and Embroidery Resource Center
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Re: [lace] Cookie pillow question, and digest

[Lin Hudren]

let's not forget the block pillow and all those that have drawers or
storage for tools in them.  i just love the variety and i have a "ball"
pillow that i put a yardage pricking on the sides and a motif on the top
and/or bottom.  it is great for when you are finishing up a motif and want
to have the next one ready to lace when traveling.  i have a roller/bolster
pillow that has openings on both ends to stow scissors, extra bobbins and
threads, etc.  if we are only limited in our creativity by our imagination,
think how many opportunities for different pillows that suit our
imaginations.


Hugs, Lin and the Mali

The end of all of our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know
the place for the first time.  -T.S. Elliott

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Fwd: [lace] bobbin winders

[Lin Hudren]

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

When you can't lower expectations you only have one thing you *can* do -
you have to meet them.  ~~Unknown

-- Forwarded message --
From: Lin Hudren <linhud...@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, May 27, 2016 at 8:38 AM
Subject: Re: [lace] bobbin winders
To: sylvie nguyen <sylvieroyngu...@gmail.com>


do you have a power drill?  mine is a little $10 one from Walmart and you
can use it to wind bobbins by putting the bobbin in the space where the
drill bit goes.  i got a larger one but it is harder because it is a bit
too powerful.  the little rechargeable one does a nice job and isn't too
bulky.  sorry, i forgot about this one.  i only have these three.  if you
want photos or such, let me know as i will gladly share.


Hugs, Lin and the Mali

When you can't lower expectations you only have one thing you *can* do -
you have to meet them.  ~~Unknown

On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 3:08 AM, sylvie nguyen <sylvieroyngu...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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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Fwd: [lace] bobbin winders

[Lin Hudren]

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

When you can't lower expectations you only have one thing you *can* do -
you have to meet them.  ~~Unknown

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Date: Fri, May 27, 2016 at 4:04 AM
Subject: Re: [lace] bobbin winders
To: sylvie nguyen <sylvieroyngu...@gmail.com>


if you go on eBay and search for bobbin winders, there is a guy in Utah who
lists a small wooden one that is a dream for about $15.  i have purchased
two - one for me and one for a friend.

the other one i have is Plexiglas and is made by a guy in Australia.  Holly
Van Sciver used to carry his as well but not sure she still does.  it is
even smaller and very rugged.

if you need more info, let me know and i will help research and get more
details.  these are the two i have had for 16 years.


Hugs, Lin and the Mali

When you can't lower expectations you only have one thing you *can* do -
you have to meet them.  ~~Unknown

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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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[lace] 2016 Bookmark Exchange Wrap-Up

[Lin Hudren]

Thank all of you for participating in the bookmark exchange and making it
such a wonderful success.  I look forward to working with you again next
year.  I hope by now that you have received a bookmark from your partner
and you have enjoyed a new smile, excitement that this might be a lace
skill you wish to achieve and just are so thrilled you can tuck this into a
favorite place.  If there are any problems, please feel free to contact me (
linhud...@gmail.com) so we can make this a positive and fun endeavor all
around.  Thank you.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] Bookmark Exchange Web Pages

[Lin Hudren]

Wow, Jenny outdid herself once more.  this was a major task for her and she
came thru like the champ she is.  i hope everyone will take the time (a bit
more than usual) to peruse the web pages and note all the wonderful
bookmarks shared and winged over the miles this last couple of months.  we
have 106 bookmarks to enjoy and be inspired by.  Jenny does such a
wonderful job of presenting everyone's talent in the best of lights.  I do
hope you will all take the time to peruse the web pages
http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2016bookmarks/index.html


she has provided us.  please take a moment to enjoy and then let Jenny know
 (je...@brandis.com.au)


 how much you enjoyed being able to take this time and just enjoy some
relaxing time seeing what others have accomplished this year and hopefully
be inspired to participate next year.  she not only provided the book
covers of the pattern sources, but she also gave comments by the creator of
how it was worked and with what threads.  it is amazing how many provided
their own designs - so inspirational.  it is very inspiring to see what
others create.  thanks for being involved and to those who participated, i
hope all will get involved next year.  this is sharing lace and enjoying
making something special for another to enjoy 24/7.

i thank all that signed up for the exchange and hope others will plan and
think about being a participant next year.  the schedule will be spread out
much like this year so should give everyone an opportunity to enjoy the
involvement, plan and take the time to create.  i am always willing to
accommodate your preferences to the best of my ability.  just tell me and i
will work it out.  thanks again to all.  enjoy the opportunity to have eye
candy from this year's exchange.


Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] 2016 Arachne Lace Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

Hello Everyone.



Firstly, I would like to thank all those participants in the bookmark
exchange last year as it was rushed and everyone managed to make it
happen.  So, this year I am compensating by stretching it out a bit
longer.  We had an awesome turnout which just adds to the wonderfulness of
Aracheans.



This year the schedule will go like this:

March 1-18   Sign Ups

March 20  Exchange partner assignments made and emailed out

June 1  All bookmarks should be in the mail (receipt 7-10 days
after this)



Same rules apply as the previous bookmark and card exchanges:  send in
name, snail mail address, email address, how many bookmarks you wish to
make and any geographical preferences to me at *linhud...@gmail.com
*.  After making your bookmark(s) please take a
picture and email directly to Jenny Brandis (je...@brandis.com.au) who once
again is a dear heart and will be posting all on her web site and/or to me (
linhud...@gmail.com) and I will forward to her.  If you wonder if your
partner was able to send in a photo of her bookmark to you, just send a
photo upon receipt and Jenny will make sure everyone is represented
accordingly.  We will be following up to make sure we get photos of all of
them so if you think you will have a problem, just let me know.  Thanks.



Last year Jenny updated all the patterns submitted to her on the bookmark
and card exchange web pages.  If you submit your pattern to her, I am sure
she will be most happy to add that to the accumulation from over the
years.  These are much appreciated for inspiration and eye candy.  Thank
you.



Any problems, just let me know.  If you are going to be late, please let
your partner and myself know.  If you have to drop out for some reason,
please personally contact me (linhud...@gmail.com) as soon as possible so I
can ensure everyone has a partner.  Thank you.


If this is your first time or you are participating for an additional time,
you are going to have lots of fun.  Any type of lace and pattern is
appropriate.  Any skill level is welcome.  This is creative license at its
best.  Don't be shy.  This is your time to shine.

Thanks and enjoy as much as I plan to.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

The universe gave us three things to make life bearable, hope, jokes and
dogs - the greatest of these is dogs.

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[lace] Leap Year Lace

[Lin Hudren]

An extra day of lacing because:
bissextus

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Audio Pronunciation]




\bahy-SEKS-tuh s, bi-\
noun
1. February 29th: the extra day added to the Julian calendar every fourth
year (except those evenly divisible by 400) to compensate for the
approximately six hours a year by which the common year of 365 days falls
short of the solar year.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

The universe gave us three things to make life bearable, hope, jokes and
dogs - the greatest of these is dogs.

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[lace] 2016 Arachne Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

Hello Everyone.



Firstly, I would like to thank all those participants in the bookmark
exchange last year as it was rushed and everyone managed to make it
happen.  So, this year I am compensating by stretching it out a bit
longer.  We had an awesome turnout which just adds to the wonderfulness of
Aracheans.  Let's let the fun begin again.



This year the schedule will go like this:

March 1-18   Sign Ups

March 20  Exchange partner assignments made and emailed out

June 1  All bookmarks should be in the mail (receipt 7-10 days
after this)



Same rules apply as the previous bookmark and card exchanges:  send in
name, snail mail address, email address, how many bookmarks you wish to
make and any geographical preferences to me at *linhud...@gmail.com
*.  After making your bookmark(s) please take a
picture and email directly to Jenny Brandis (je...@brandis.com.au) who once
again is a dear heart and will be posting all on her web site and/or to me (
linhud...@gmail.com) and I will forward to her.  If you wonder if your
partner was able to send in a photo of her bookmark to you, just send a
photo upon receipt and Jenny will make sure everyone is represented
accordingly.  We will be following up to make sure we get photos of all of
them so if you think you will have a problem, just let me know.  Thanks.



Last year Jenny updated all the patterns submitted to her on the bookmark
and card exchange web pages.  If you submit your pattern to her, I am sure
she will be most happy to add that to the accumulation from over the
years.  These are much appreciated for inspiration and eye candy.  Thank
you.



Any problems, just let me know.  If you are going to be late, please let
your partner and myself know.  If you have to drop out for some reason,
please personally contact me (linhud...@gmail.com) as soon as possible so I
can ensure everyone has a partner.  Thank you.


If this is your first time or you are participating for an additional time,
you are going to have lots of fun.  Any type of lace and pattern is
appropriate.  Any skill level is welcome.  This is creative license at its
best.  Don't be shy.  This is your time to shine.

Thanks and enjoy as much as I plan to.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] 2016 Arachne Lace Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

We are down to the last days for sign ups for the bookmark exchange but
don't worry if you are a day or so behind.  I will make it happen.  Just
contact me (*linhud...@gmail.com *) and it will be
worked out.  Also, if you are delayed in mailing your bookmark to your
partner, let your partner and me know so we can take the worry out of the
wonderful anticipation.  This is to be FUN not a job or chore.  I will be
sending out the exchange partner pairings in a day or so - no later than
3/20 but sooner if able.  I am always anxious to know who will be getting
my bookmark and what far away place I will be receiving mail from.  But if
you were on holiday or didn't see the announcement until the last minute -
join in anyway.  Nothing ventured, nothing gained.  I believe there is time
to get a bookmark made and in the mail by June 1st.



This year the schedule will go like this:

March 1-18   Sign Ups

March 20  Exchange partner assignments made and emailed out

June 1  All bookmarks should be in the mail (receipt by 7-10 days
after this)


Please send me your name, snail mailing address, email address, how many
bookmark(s) you wish to make and any geographical location(s) you prefer,
if any.  Thank you.



If this is your first time, you are going to have lots of pleasure.  If you
have been doing this for years, you know how much fun it can be.  Any type
of lace and pattern is appropriate.  Any skill level is welcome.  This is
"creative license" at its best.  Don't be shy - shine.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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Re: [lace] Happy Birthday, Arachne!

[Lin Hudren]

Happy Birthday, Arachne and thanks to Liz for this awesome gift to us all.
Slept in late so Jeri beat me to the punch but not to the wishes anyway.


Hugs, Lin and the Mali

*“*Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the
quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized
by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and
treasure the most precious gift I have - life itself.*”  **― Walter
Anderson*

On Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 9:52 AM, Carol  wrote:

> > On Apr 12, 2016, at 9:40 AM, jeria...@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > My calendar says today, April 12, is our birthday.
>
> Happy Birthday!  And many happy returns of the day, Arachneans!
>
> My thanks also to Liz for providing the server that lets us talk about
> lace and to Jeri for the reminder today is our birthday.
>
> Best regards,
> Carol Melton
>
> Valley of the Sun
> Goodyear, AZ, USA
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[lace] Bookmark Exchange Thank You

[Lin Hudren]

I would like to take a moment to say I am thankful, amazed and so pleased
at the participation in this year's bookmark exchange.  Your participation
has made this the most active exchange according to Jenny's web pages since
2006.  It just is one more example of how wonderful and sharing Arachneans
are.  It is going to be a lot of work for Jenny but she will show us once
again just how great she is.  I cannot wait to see what she does this year
(she doesn't allow me a sneak peek - boo hoo!).  Each year she goes one
step further to not only show us what has occurred but to help us learn as
well.  Please share kudos with her as you share your projects.  Thank you.



Thank you, again, for participating and I hope you will continue to do
so.  I know I have expanded my learning and been inspired with the
exchanges of the past.  Fortunately bookmarks are 24/7/365 so there are
memories all year long.  I use more than one at a time as they go into lace
books, cook books, novels and even magazines.  When I open that book or
magazine, I get a treat and remember fondly where that one originated and
can admire the awesomeness of the lacing.  Enjoy and please watch for
Jenny's web page availability announcement.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

*“*Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the
quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized
by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and
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[Lin Hudren]

We are down to the last days for sign ups for the bookmark exchange but
don't worry if you are a day or so behind.  I will make it happen.  Just
contact me (*linhud...@gmail.com *) and it will be
worked out.  Also, if you are delayed in mailing your bookmark to your
partner, let your partner and me know so we can take the worry out of the
wonderful anticipation.  This is to be FUN not a job or chore.  I will be
sending out the exchange partner pairings in a day or so - no later than
3/20 but sooner if able.  I am always anxious to know who will be getting
my bookmark and what far away place I will be receiving mail from.  But if
you were on holiday or didn't see the announcement until the last minute -
join in anyway.  Nothing ventured, nothing gained.  I believe there is time
to get a bookmark made and in the mail by June 1st.



This year the schedule will go like this:

March 1-18   Sign Ups

March 20  Exchange partner assignments made and emailed out

June 1  All bookmarks should be in the mail (receipt by 7-10 days
after this)



Please send me your name, snail mailing address, email address, how many
bookmark(s) you wish to make and any geographical location(s) you prefer,
if any.  Thank you.



If this is your first time, you are going to have lots of pleasure.  If you
have been doing this for years, you know how much fun it can be.  Any type
of lace and pattern is appropriate.  Any skill level is welcome.  This is
"creative license" at its best.  Don't be shy - shine.  May the lace bug
bite for lots of fun.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

The universe gave us three things to make life bearable, hope, jokes and
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[lace] 2016 Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

I have been blessed with more participants wishing to exchange bookmarks.
 they are the wise ones that know that bookmarks are 24/7 for 365 days of
the year which means fond memories every time you open a book (including
that recipe book).  Several people have commented that they have had
computer difficulties in the last weeks so were not able to sign up
previously.  So, if anyone wishes to participate now, i am willing to work
it out and make all those new and lovely bookmarks fly thru the mails.  if
you have been on the fence or have just not been aware for the Lace Digest
coming in, please give me a chance to allow bookmarks to go elsewhere for
you to have new memories with fondness.  just email me at
linhud...@gmail.com and I will make this happen.  thanks for your further
consideration.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

*“*Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway.*”  **―
John
Wayne*


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[lace] Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

I am thrilled with the response to participate in this bookmark exchange.
 if you did not get a response from me, please email me again.  i am
prepared to pair up partners and wish to be sure i have everyone who wants
to participate included.  if you have started your bookmark and decided you
wish to do a an additional one, just let me know in the next day or so.  i
will be sending out partnerships within the next 24 hours but i can
accommodate anyone who has been on the fence and wants to jump into the
pot.  this is not a hard formed schedule.  the lace bug is biting and it
might only have nibbled.  thank you all who have signed on to the exchange
so far.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

*“*Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway.*”  **―
John
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Re: [lace] Fwd: Finca threads

[Lin Hudren]

Holly Van Sciver (vansciverbobbinlace.com) also carries Finca threads.


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*“*Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway.*”  **―
John
Wayne*

On Wed, Mar 23, 2016 at 11:13 AM, J-D Hammett  wrote:

> Hi fellow Arachnids,
>
> Do not worry too much about the Finca threads in the UK. I am sure that
> some
> of the general lace traders will take up the slack. Try Claires Lace,
> Roseground (has already stocked some Finca) or SMP Lace.
>
> Happy lace making,
>
> Joepie, East Sussex, UK
>
>
>
>
> From: Susan
> Sent: 23 March 2016 17:41
> To: lace@arachne.com
> Subject: [lace] Fwd: Finca threads
>
> Hello All!  Just sending this along because a friend sells Finca thread at
> her
> shop in Ohio & I was concerned about losing access to 16 perle.  While it
> eased my mind to know there is plenty of inventory in the US, I wonder
> what's
> causing a problem in the UK.  Obviously I would be happy to help facilitate
> if
> anyone on Arachne needs Finca threads.  Please contact me off list.
> Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL USA
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> >
> > Hi Susan -
> > I just got off the phone with Colonial and am pleased to say that your
> information is incorrect.  Presencia changed hands many years ago, but is
> going strong in full production.
> >
> > They may have mistaken the part of the world (Spain) where Presencia is
> based with the Turkish company Altin Basak which makes threads, perles and
> metallic/perle cotton combination.  They have closed.  I am looking for a
> substitute for a designer and she is going to audition Rainbow Gallery
> "Highlights" and "Silk Lame Braid" for a class kit.
> >
> > To quote Colonial "we have a whole tracker trailer full of thread".
> >
> >
>
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[lace] 2016 Arachne Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

Wow, what a wonderful response so far and many days yet to join in the
fun.  I wish to thank those who have been responsive so far for your faith
in me doing the job.  I hope many more of you will join in the fun.  There
is nothing like the sense of accomplishment for making a project happen.
Bookmarks are treasures in life and bring smiles to all who use and/or
admire them and share the pleasure of a gift from afar with those near.



If you are curious, you can go to:
http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2012bookmarks/index.html or
http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2013bookmarks/index.html or
http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2015bookmarks/index.html to view previous
years' exchanges.  There are many more browsing opportunities for ideas
and/or just to drool and get inspired.  Jenny graciously devotes her time
and energy to allowing all of us to see what, as a group, we
accomplish.  If you have not signed up yet, come join in the fun.



As a reminder, this year the schedule will go like this:

March 1-18   Sign Ups

March 20  Exchange partner assignments made and emailed out

June 1  All bookmarks should be in the mail (receipt by 7-10 days
after this)



Same rules apply as the previous bookmark and card exchanges:  send in
name, snail mail address, email address, how many bookmarks you want to
make and any geographical preferences to me at *linhud...@gmail.com
*.  After making your bookmark(s) please take a
picture and email directly to Jenny Brandis (je...@brandis.com.au) who once
again is a dear heart and will be posting all on her web site or to me (
linhud...@gmail.com).  If you wonder if your partner was able to send in a
photo of her bookmark to you, just send one upon receipt and Jenny will
make sure everyone is represented.



If you have any questions or preferences, please feel free to email me at
linhud...@gmail.com.

This is just too much fun for one person to take by themselves.  Come take
a bit of it for yourself.  Happy lacemaking.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] 2016 Arachne Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

All Exchange Partners have been assigned and emails sent out.  If you
signed up and did not receive notice of your partner, please contact me
personally (linhud...@gmail.com).  I may have typed your email address
incorrectly but I can "reply" to you accurately if I know.



I found during the holidays that there is such a thing in the USA of a
"global stamp" which last year cost $1.15 which I request for my cards and
bookmarks to mail out overseas.  Just ask for it rather than have them make
you fill out the forms or even "weigh" the envelope.  I use a card as
padding for them.  These go for one regular stamp intercontinental as well.



If you still wish to participate, contact me and I will work it out.



I do hope you have fun.  Please let me know if your partner has not yet
been responsive and remember to send photos to Jenny Brandis at
je...@brandis.com.au.  To see why we share our photos with Jenny, check
these out:  http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2012bookmarks/index.html or
http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2013bookmarks/index.html or

http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2015bookmarks/index.html
 Thank you.  Enjoy
and happy lacemaking.  Thank you for participating.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

*“*Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway.*”  **―
John
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Re: [lace] pillow carrier

[Lin Hudren]

i have a Christmas wreath storage bag that works for up to 28" of pillow.
 i got it at Walmart many years ago and it is still perfect.  Also, Joanne
Fabrics had plastic containers for wreath storage that holds two of my
larger pillows.  Just a thought.


Hugs, Lin and the Mali

*“*Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the
quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized
by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and
treasure the most precious gift I have - life itself.*”  **― Walter
Anderson*

On Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 5:54 AM,  wrote:

> Hello All!  Last fall, I bought a new 22" foam cookie pillow at Ithaca &
> this week I found that I didn't have a bag in Florida that was big enough
> to carry it.  Even the beach bag I bought at Publix was not large enough.
> What to do!  Then I remembered that I had saved the plastic bags from new
> bed pillows that I bought.  These bags are heavy plastic, have a gusset,
> fabric bound seams & handles--thank you Martha Stewart!  After zipping up
> the end, I made a slit in the top gusset & voila!  Hope this helps others
> who might need a large, weather-resistant bag for lace supplies.
> Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL USA
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[lace] Happy Anniversary

[Lin Hudren]

Happy Anniversary, Jenny, and thank you so much for ten years of awesome
web pages for the Arachne group and for all of us to have the pleasure of
your sharing with us.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

*“*Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the
quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized
by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and
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Re: [lace] Bookmark exchange

[Lin Hudren]

I add my thanks to Jenny's.  she has 102 bookmark scans/photos to work with
so however we can make this a bit easier for her, it is greatly
appreciated.  also good to hear that the bookmarks are winging their way
around the globe.


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you have to meet them.  ~~Unknown

On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 9:41 PM, Jenny Brandis  wrote:

> Thank you so much to all the people who are using the subject "bookmark
> exchange" when sending their scans to me - it is awesome that this is being
> done as my email software automatically sorts it into its own Arachne 2016
> Bookmark folder based on the subject line - and so far EVERYONE of you have
> done this.
>
>
>
> Thank you, thank you
>
>
>
> Regards
>
> Jenny Brandis
>
>
>
> je...@brandis.com.au 
>
> www.brandis.com.au    online since 1995
>
>
>
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> parents generation invented it!!
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[Lin Hudren]

Arachneans, it is almost time to be sure your bookmarks are ready to mail.
Please remember to scan or photograph your bookmark before sending it off
in the mail and please send a copy of it to Jenny Brandis at
je...@brandis.com.au.  An acknowledgement of Jenny's hard work in your
email of your scan will be greatly appreciated by me.  She earns it for her
talented work, thoughtfulness and generosity.  If you have mailed it and
did not scan or photo it, please ask your partner to send Jenny a scan or
photograph.  If you have received one and are not sure if your partner
scanned it before mailing, please just scan or photo it and send a copy to
Jenny.  Better to have two rather than none.  Jenny has skills that make
this awesome.  Thank all of you for making this the most active exchange so
far.  I greatly appreciate your confidence and support in my doings.  Any
info you wish to share with Jenny about the bookmark you made will augment
the web pages and possibly teach a few of us a bit more about lace
techniques.  This definitely is optional and not required - just a thought
as Jenny makes her web pages more informative each time she gifts us with
her skills.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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you have to meet them.  ~~Unknown

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Re: [lace] Gifts - Why we should say Thank You

[Lin Hudren]

​Dear Gon,  i have missed your postings and have enjoyed receiving your
weekly challenges and awesome examples.  thank you and please be assured
you are well appreciated.  unfortunately, i did not receive your inquiries
and not sure why.  we corresponded the time i had difficulty with getting
the example for a couple of weeks in the transition of your changes but you
were most helpful to me.  thank you again and, i especially, would greatly
appreciate your continuance.

thanks, Jeri, for your kind words.  i have incurred the lack of "please and
thank you" in our daily lives these days.  i am gratified, tho, that with
the bookmark exchange, i have been thanked for organizing it.  i incurred
the blessing of such a great response this year that it speaks of
appreciation two-fold.  it is amazing what these little words do to one's
spirit.

thank you all for sharing your knowledge and experiences.  also, a thank
you to those who ask questions as it triggers memory and/or creativity for
me.  i mostly respond to individuals and not the group as i am not usually
sharing knowledge - i often wonder if i even have any - but i do try to be
upbeat and positive in all situations and am thankful that the postings
have not been negative in the last months.​


Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized
by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and
treasure the most precious gift I have - life itself.*”  **― Walter
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Re: [lace] membership

[Lin Hudren]

great things to look forward to doing, Susie Rose.  enjoy.  thanks for
sharing and i agree when it comes to following instructions, the printed
word is best but with most magazines, there are only a couple of pages that
appeal so i just print those from the digital version - room and weight
considerations for me.


Hugs, Lin and the Mali

*“*Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the
quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized
by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and
treasure the most precious gift I have - life itself.*”  **― Walter
Anderson*

On Sat, May 7, 2016 at 7:37 AM, Susie Rose 
wrote:

> Hello to One and All!
> I have an idea regarding magazines, offer digital and/or printed versions.
> Then the member can choose to get a digital mag to their inbox for less
> cost.  A higher cost would be for the print version with the digital
> delivered as an extra bonus.   The quilting magazine, Fons and Porter For
> the Love of Quilting, offers this type of subscription service.
> Personally I
> like the printed version.   (I'm old fashioned that way.)
> Regarding getting new members.  That's an interesting situation.  I can
> apply for a funding grant from my state's arts council.  The problem is
> that
> I don't have any apprentices.
>
> Now that my daughter will be graduating from high school in a couple of
> weeks,
> I'll have a little more time to participate in the SCA (Society of Creative
> Anachronism).  It's a non profit historical reenactment group that plays
> from
> 650-1600 ad.  I've taught several classes on lacemaking and now that I have
> the time, will do so again.  We have events at public parks and people will
> see what I do and may want to learn. Hugs, Susie Rose
>
> My stores:
> https://susierosedesigns.zibbet.com
> https://mountainrosefood.zibbet.com
> https://SusieRose.Blujay.com
> http://www.craftsy.com/user/49409/pattern-store
> Blog:  http://fiberismybag.wordpress.com
>
>
>   From: Anna Binnie 
>
> I would like to comment on Jane's comment. I believe that membership of
> many Lace Guilds is down and that there are fewer members willing to
> take on the role of 'running' things. The question of subscriptions is
> also a major problem for many groups, printed magazines cost, they cost
> to produce and they cost to mail These costs are rising further as
> members age and few new members come to take their place membership
> drops leading to a rise in subscriptions leading to a further drop in
> numbers.
>
> Sounds like a chicken and egg situation. But let us look at the
> sociological changes that have occurred in the last 40 years. In the
> 1970's when most guilds were established, many women did not work
> outside the home, many young women were at home with children and
> importantly had the time to learn crafts and serve on committees. Today
> young ones have to work to afford their first child, most return to work
> within a year of that child's birth and try to juggle work, home
> children. These women do not have time for guilds in the traditional
> sense. However, from my own family experience these women do access the
> web to learn their crafts! They form themselves into stitching groups
> outside the guild structures.
>
> So as we age and fail to attract the young we have to rethink the whole
> notion of the future of guilds and organisations. We also have to look
> at us, many of us are aging, I laugh when I consider that 30 years ago I
> was one of the youngest in the local guild and I still am.
>
> Those of us post retirement age have a heap of issues to deal with
> starting with our own health, family members health and need for our
> assistance and in general spreading ourselves amongst all the community
> groups many of us are involved with.
>
> Sadly I have no solutions BUT I think that we collectively can come up
> with local solutions and it will be these that will inspired others.
>
> Anna in a sunny Sydney where Autumn is trying hard to arrive.
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[lace] Bookmark Exchange 2016

[Lin Hudren]

We are down to the last 4 weeks of the bookmark exchange.  If you are
saying "I should have" or "Bummer, I wish I had", send me your snail mail
address (linhud...@gmail.com) and join in the fun.  There is still plenty
of time to make a bookmark and mail it off to one who will most assuredly
love to receive it.  The exchange is meant to inspire and to enjoy and
share pleasure and inspiration.  It is a way to plan, work and gift to
another like-minded planner, creator and giver.  I eagerly await hearing
from you members of a wonderful group.

thank all of those who have signed on earlier to share with others and the
pleasure that is in the creativity and the awesome receipt of a gift that
is so unique and awesome.  The skies are being filled with bookmarks
winging their way abroad.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

*“*Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the
quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized
by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and
treasure the most precious gift I have - life itself.*”  **― Walter
Anderson*

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[lace] What if - Little Lace Event

[Lin Hudren]

so sorry that i didn't include my email address to get this going.  was on
that rainbow.  might still be sailing.  just send me your info (snail mail
address, any preferences, email) to linhud...@gmail.com.  i will create a
spreadsheet and give you a partner who loves to play too.  wonder how many
ideas we will get to see.  i might be able to make that duck i have coveted
for years.  i love mallards and my dog is named Mali for one.  she has a
tough life.  fortunately, she only knows the sound.  LOL

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] What if?

[Lin Hudren]

Who wants to join a "what if" event?  my pillow is lonesome.  what can i
make and send off to a new home?  is there a pumpkin i think i would like
to create but have no one to share it with?  maybe that shamrock that
calls?  maybe that heart given with love?  what about that rainbow?  what
have you seen that you would enjoy making but don't have a place to gift
it?  let's play.  maybe we can get Jenny to share on her web pages.

we are all so talented and have time to create and gift.  does anyone want
to play?  join in to me and i will host a fun time at linhud...@gmail.com.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] What if

[Lin Hudren]

well, seems to be an interest.  want to make that butterfly, lady bug,
bumble bee, daisy?  that little motif that appealed to you but no where to
send?  let's play.

send me your name, snail mail address, email address and let's get
something happening.  we will send off our fun to another who loves to play
too.  lots of time.  i guess i should make this a bit formal.

do you think signing up from July 21 to July 31 would work?  we can lace
until October 15-30 and mail off on October 30?  good for spiders or
pumpkins (gremlins???).  Gosh how many fun things can we think up?  my
creative juices are flowing.  i had best check with Jenny to see if she
will display our fun and creativity.  she is so good about showing us what
we do.

waiting to hear from you.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] 2017 Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

Hello Everyone.



I would like to thank all those participants in the bookmark exchange the
last years.  We had an awesome turnout which just adds to the wonderfulness
of Aracheans.  Let's let the fun begin again.  Bookmarks can be used all
year long so they are cherished all year with fond memories.



This year the schedule will go like this:

March 1-18   Sign Ups

March 20  Exchange partner assignments made and emailed out

June 1  All bookmarks should be in the mail, please



Same rules apply as the previous bookmark and card exchanges:  send in
name, snail mail address, email address, how many bookmarks you wish to
make and any geographical preferences to me at *linhud...@gmail.com
*.  After making your bookmark(s) please take a
picture and email directly to Jenny Brandis (je...@brandis.com.au) who once
again is a dear heart and will be posting all on her web site.  If you
wonder if your partner was able to send in a photo of her bookmark to you,
just send a photo upon receipt and Jenny will make sure everyone is
represented.  We will be following up to make sure we get photos of all of
them so if you think you will have a problem, just let me know.  Thanks.



Last year Jenny updated all the patterns submitted to her on the bookmark
and card exchange web pages.  If you submit your pattern to her, I am sure
she will be most happy to add that to the accumulation from over the
years.  These are much appreciated for inspiration and eye candy.  Thank
you.



Any problems, just let me know.  If you are going to be late, please let
your partner and myself know.  If you have to drop out for some reason,
please personally contact me (linhud...@gmail.com) as soon as possible so I
can ensure everyone has a partner.  Thank you.

If this is your first time or you are participating for an additional time,
you are going to have lots of fun.  Any type of lace and pattern is
appropriate.  Any skill level is welcome.  This is creative license at its
best.  Don't be shy.  This is your time to shine.

Thanks and enjoy as much as I plan to.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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Re: [lace] Linen Thread Storage

[Lin Hudren]

i live in the desert in southern Nevada USA and at the most humid we get to
about 45%.  we only get 12" of rain each year (mostly within two months).
 storing threads like linen (and cotton) is a challenge so i mostly use
silk and when i need the others, i only order what i need so i don't have
to "store" too much.  i have not had any difficulty with cotton so far and
the silk seems to "not care".  i think the advice for wrapping is awesome.
 we have grit from the winds stirring the grit from the area is a
troublesome consideration for me.  i like plastic bags for protection from
this, but they rot easily and have to be replaced.  in the dryer climes, i
just open the bags up for a month and replace them.  this might not compare
to your area.


Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] Holiday Lacing

[Lin Hudren]

I just completed a bookworm and bead bookmark to gift to an 11 year old
boy.  i have been gifting him a bookmark and eBooks for several events a
year in the hopes he will become a reader rather than always playing on the
computer or his Fire.  I am easing back into bobbin lace after several
years of watching the covers on my pillows collect dust.  it is fun to find
bobbins again i have not used in a very long time.  Stormy (my original
mentor for bobbin lacing - and what a fantastic foundation she gifted me in
2000) gave me two new bobbins (see Jenny's web pages) so i am looking to
set something up for when my new outside "great room" is set up for
enjoying lacing in the outdoors while in the desert and having sort of
spring/fall type weather all winter (we don't have but a couple of weeks of
spring and fall each year if we are lucky).

i want to wish everyone a happy holiday season and many blessings for the
New Year.

as an aside, if you subscribe to NetFlix, they have a "movie" that is
called "Fireplace and Melodies for the Holiday Season".  it runs for two
hours.  i have a 24" television i use as a monitor and in full screen, it
is like having a fireplace in my small environment.  there are no lyrics so
it is a nice "background" to visiting.  also Amazon sells the 2011 video
for $3.99 USD and offers a couple of others.  i prefer this one having
tried the rest.  this one is soothing to me.

Enjoy your holidays.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] Thank You

[Lin Hudren]

to all who have signed up to participate in this year's bookmark exchange.
 i hope you will be pleased with your partner's bookmark to you.  please
remember to send a photograph to Jenny je...@brandis.com.au  o
​f​
 your bookmark to your partner.  if you are unsure if your partner was able
to send in a photo of her own, please send one to Jenny so she can make
sure everyone is represented on her web pages.  thank you.  your help makes
sure Jenny has the best web pages available to all of us to peruse for
ideas and just to drool.

for those who were not able to join in the fun this year for extenuating
circumstances, i do hope you are able to vicariously enjoy the activity by
viewing Jenny's hard work in providing us with a view of the awesome work
of lacers world wide.  i also hope your difficulties are lessened soon.
 there is no down side to sharing lace or even enjoying the results.

thank all of you for being a part and making this year's bookmark exchange
worthy.  your continued support encourages hosting this event.

​
Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] 2017 Arachne Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

We are down to the last days for sign ups for the bookmark exchange but
don't worry if you are a day or so behind.  I will make it happen.  Just
contact me (*linhud...@gmail.com *) and it will be
worked out.  Also, if you are delayed in mailing your bookmark to your
partner, let your partner and me know so we can take the worry out of the
wonderful anticipation.  This is to be FUN not a job or chore.  I will be
sending out the exchange partner pairings in a day or so - no later than
3/20 but sooner if able.  I am always anxious to know who will be getting
my bookmark and what far away place I will be receiving mail from.  But if
you were on holiday or didn't see the announcement until the last minute -
join in anyway.  Nothing ventured, nothing gained.  I believe there is time
to get a bookmark made and in the mail by June 1st.



This year the schedule will go like this:

March 1-18   Sign Ups

March 20  Exchange partner assignments made and emailed out

June 1  All bookmarks should be in the mail (receipt by 7-10 days
after this)



Please send me your name, snail mailing address, email address, how many
bookmark(s) you wish to make and any geographical location(s) you prefer,
if any.  Thank you.



If this is your first time, you are going to have lots of pleasure.  If you
have been doing this for years, you know how much fun it can be.  Any type
of lace and pattern is appropriate.  Any skill level is welcome.  This is
"creative license" at its best.  Don't be shy - shine.  May the lace bug
bite for lots of fun.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] Happy Anniversary Arachne

[Lin Hudren]

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] 2017 Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

I would like to take a moment to say I am thankful, amazed and so pleased
at the participation in this year's bookmark exchange.  Your participation
has made this a most active exchange according to Jenny's web pages since
2006.  It just is one more example of how wonderful and sharing Arachneans
are.  It is going to be a lot of work for Jenny but she will show us once
again just how great she is.  I cannot wait to see what she does this year
(she doesn't allow me a sneak peek - boo hoo!).  Each year she goes one
step further to not only show us what has occurred but to help us learn as
well.  Please share kudos with her as you share your projects.  Thank you.


I hope your bookmarks are evolving to your satisfaction.  I do so love
making bookmarks because they are gifts that are enjoyed all year long by
yourself and others.  I am doing a project I have wanted to do for many
years for two lovely people and their bible study groups.  This has been
slow in the doing but I believe will be happily received.



Thank you, again, for participating and I hope you will continue to do
so.  I know I have expanded my learning and been inspired with the
exchanges of the past.  Fortunately bookmarks are 24/7/365 so there are
memories all year long.  I use more than one at a time as they go into lace
books, cook books, novels and even magazines.  When I open that book or
magazine, I get a treat and remember fondly where that one originated and
can admire the awesomeness of the lacing.  Enjoy and please watch for
Jenny's web page availability announcement.  Thank you.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] Kathy Hensel

[Lin Hudren]

I received this thru IOLI and wanted to pass it on.  i am including her
email because i sent a get well card in that manner.  kathhen...@yahoo.com


Hello Everyone,

I just received word that Kathy Hensel, wife of John Hensel who does the
DVDs of lacemaking and the IOLI Conference, has ha d a stroke.  She would
love to receive a card or a message from you.  Her address is:  P.O. Box
825, Marcvola, OR 97454-=0825.
John says that she is doing better and would LOVE to rfeceive a card or
messageand keep her in your prayers.

Thanks,
Sylvia Fellows, Southwest Regional Director

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] 2017 Arachne Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

Wow, what a wonderful response so far and many days yet to join in the
fun.  I wish to thank those who have been responsive so far for your faith
in me doing the job.  I hope many more of you will join in the fun.  There
is nothing like the sense of accomplishment for making a project happen.
Bookmarks are treasures in life and bring smiles to all who use and/or
admire them and share the pleasure of a gift from afar with those near.



If you are curious, you can go to:
http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2015bookmarks/index.html
 or
http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2016bookmarks/index.html
 or
http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2013bookmarks/index.html
 to view previous
years' exchanges.  There are many more browsing opportunities for ideas
and/or just to drool and get inspired.  Jenny graciously devotes her time
and energy to allowing all of us to see what, as a group, we
accomplish.  If you have not signed up yet, come join in the fun.



As a reminder, this year the schedule will go like this:

March 1-18   Sign Ups

March 20  Exchange partner assignments made and emailed out

June 1  All bookmarks should be in the mail



Same guidelines apply as the previous bookmark and card exchanges:  send in
name, snail mail address, email address, how many bookmarks you want to
make and any geographical preferences to me at *linhud...@gmail.com
*.  After making your bookmark(s) please take a
picture and email directly to Jenny Brandis (je...@brandis.com.au) who once
again is a dear heart and will be posting all on her web site or to me (
linhud...@gmail.com).  If you wonder if your partner was able to send in a
photo of her bookmark to you, just send one upon receipt and Jenny will
make sure everyone is represented.



If you have any questions or preferences, please feel free to email me
linhud...@gmail.com.

This is just too much fun for one person to take by themselves.  Come take
a bit of it for yourself.  Happy lacemaking.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] 2017 Arachne Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

We are down to the last days for sign ups for the bookmark exchange but
don't worry if you are a day or so behind.  I will make it happen.  Just
contact me (*linhud...@gmail.com *) and it will be
worked out.  Also, if you are delayed in mailing your bookmark to your
partner, let your partner and me know so we can take the worry out of the
wonderful anticipation.  This is to be FUN not a job or chore.  I will be
sending out the exchange partner pairings in a few days - no later than
3/20 but sooner if able.  I am always anxious to know who will be getting
my bookmark and what far away place I will be receiving mail from.  But if
you were on holiday or didn't see the announcement until the last minute -
join in anyway.  Nothing ventured, nothing gained.  I believe there is time
to get a bookmark made and in the mail by June 1st.



This year the schedule will go like this:

March 1-18   Sign Ups

March 20  Exchange partner assignments made and emailed out

June 1  All bookmarks should be in the mail (receipt by 7-10 days
after this)



Please send me your name, snail mailing address, email address, how many
bookmark(s) you wish to make and any geographical location(s) you prefer,
if any.  Thank you.



If this is your first time, you are going to have lots of pleasure.  If you
have been doing this for years, you know how much fun it can be.  Any type
of lace and pattern is appropriate.  Any skill level is welcome.  This is
"creative license" at its best.  Don't be shy - shine.  May the lace bug
bite for lots of fun.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] 2017 Arachne Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

Hello Everyone.



I would like to thank all those participants in the bookmark exchange the
last years.  We had an awesome turnout which just adds to the wonderfulness
of Aracheans.  Let's let the fun begin again.  Bookmarks can be used all
year long so they are cherished all year with fond memories.



This year the schedule will go like this:

March 1-18   Sign Ups

March 20  Exchange partner assignments made and emailed out

June 1  All bookmarks should be in the mail, please



Same rules apply as the previous bookmark and card exchanges:  send in
name, snail mail address, email address, how many bookmarks you wish to
make and any geographical preferences to me at *linhud...@gmail.com
*.  After making your bookmark(s) please take a
picture and email directly to Jenny Brandis (je...@brandis.com.au) who once
again is a dear heart and will be posting all on her web site.  If you
wonder if your partner was able to send in a photo of her bookmark to you,
just send a photo upon receipt and Jenny will make sure everyone is
represented.  We will be following up to make sure we get photos of all of
them so if you think you will have a problem, just let me know.  Thanks.



Last year Jenny updated all the patterns submitted to her on the bookmark
and card exchange web pages.  If you submit your pattern to her, I am sure
she will be most happy to add that to the accumulation from over the
years.  These are much appreciated for inspiration and eye candy.  Thank
you.



Any problems, just let me know.  If you are going to be late, please let
your partner and myself know.  If you have to drop out for some reason,
please personally contact me (linhud...@gmail.com) as soon as possible so I
can ensure everyone has a partner.  Thank you.

If this is your first time or you are participating for an additional time,
you are going to have lots of fun.  Any type of lace and pattern is
appropriate.  Any skill level is welcome.  This is creative license at its
best.  Don't be shy.  This is your time to shine.

Thanks and enjoy as much as I plan to.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] 2017 Arachne Motif Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

The motifs are now starting to wing themselves across oceans.  Hopefully
all will be sent off by September 1.  Progress has been reported to be
right on track with lots of pretty lace pieces finding new homes and
bringing pleasure.  Don't we enjoy receiving and seeing new lace techniques
to add to our collections with love.

I am receiving details on each piece so we will be tempted in new venues.
Thank you participants for spreading more lace ideas across our
membership.  I look forward to another exchange again next year.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

*Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'! - Audrey
Hepburn*

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[lace] 2017 Arachne Card Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

Hello Everyone.



Firstly, I would like to thank all those participants in the exchanges of
previous years as it is always awesome to see what wings across miles on
Jenny's web pages.  So, this year I am  stretching it out a bit longer
hopefully to have less of a holiday conflict with personal gifting and
visiting.  We have had awesome turnouts, which reflects the wonderful and
generous Aracheans.  Let's allow the fun begin once again.



This year the schedule will go like this:

August 14-31Sign Ups



September 1 Exchange partner assignments to be made and emailed out

December 1 All cards hopefully will be in the mail



Same rules apply as the previous bookmark, motif and card exchanges:  Send
in name, snail mail address, email address, how many cards you wish to make
and any geographical preferences to me at *linhud...@gmail.com
*.  After making your card(s) please take a picture
and email directly to Jenny Brandis (je...@brandis.com.au) who once again
is a dear wonder and will be posting all on her web site.  If you wonder if
your partner was able to send in a photo of her card to you, just send a
photo upon receipt and Jenny will make sure everyone is represented.  We
will be following up to make sure we get photos of all of them so if you
think you will have a problem, just let me know.  Thanks.



Jenny has updated all the patterns submitted to her on the bookmark and
card exchange web pages.  If you submit your pattern to her, I am sure she
will be most happy to add that to the accumulation from over the years.
These are much appreciated for inspiration and eye candy.  Thank you for
sharing.



If members of your lace group(s) or lacing friends wish to participate,
they only need to be a member of Arachne and can sign up by emailing:
majord...@arachne.com requesting to be included in the membership.   Please
let them know they can have daily emails, the Digest and/or the Chat emails
sent to them.  Both the Digest and Chat come sporadically in groupings.
The Digest is for lace related topics and the Chat will cover non-lace
related topics and will be items of interest to share with the group.
Membership is free and open to all lacemakers.



Any problems, just let me know.  If you are going to be late, please let
your partner and myself know.  If you have to drop out for some reason,
please personally contact me (linhud...@gmail.com) as soon as possible so I
can ensure everyone has a partner.  Thank you.

If this is your first time or you are participating for an additional time,
you are going to have lots of fun.  Any type of lace and pattern is
appropriate.  Any skill level is welcome.  This is creative license at its
best.  Don't be shy.  This is your time to shine.



Thanks and enjoy.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] 2017 Arachne Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

I would like to take a moment to say I am thankful, amazed and so pleased
at the participation in this year's bookmark exchange.  Your participation
has made this a most active exchange.  It just is one more example of how
wonderful and sharing Arachneans are.  It is going to be a lot of work for
Jenny but she will show us once again just how great she is and how
creative her web pages turn out.  I cannot wait to see what she does this
year (she doesn't allow me a sneak peek - boo hoo!).  Each year she goes
one step further to not only show us what has occurred but to help us learn
as well.  Please share kudos with her as you share your projects.  Thank
you.



I hope your bookmarks are evolving to your satisfaction.  I do so love
making bookmarks because they are gifts that are enjoyed all year long by
yourself and others.  I am doing a project I have wanted to do for many
years for two lovely people and their bible study groups.  This has been
slow in the doing but I believe will be happily received.



Thank you, again, for participating and I hope you will continue to do
so.  I know I have expanded my learning and been inspired with the
exchanges of the past.  Fortunately bookmarks are 24/7/365 so there are
wonderful memories all year long.  I use more than one at a time as they go
into lace books, cook books, novels and even magazines.  When I open that
book or magazine, I get a treat and remember fondly where that one
originated and can admire the awesomeness of the lacing.


It is awesome to have responses already that bookmarks are being received
this early.  Oh what fun.  Mine will be posted this week.  It will be a
great time watching the mail from now on.


Once more Jenny has gifted us with another new and wonderful touch.  She is
letting us know who is sending in photos of the bookmarks already made.
Please do not feel pressured tho because your bookmarks do not have to be
mailed until "only by June 1st".  She is just telling us how her web pages
are developing.  What a tease.  😉


Enjoy and please watch for Jenny's web page availability announcement.
Thank you.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

[image: Design Works - Cross Stitch Kits - 123Stitch.com:]

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[lace] 2017 Arachne Bookmark Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

I received two lovely knitted lace bookmarks from Heather Bogart (Jazmin)
of Ontario Canada today.  Details will be on Jenny's web pages.  since
today is my birthday, it was a wonderful surprise.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

[image: Design Works - Cross Stitch Kits - 123Stitch.com:]

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[lace] Last Call for 2017 Arachne Motif Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

Last call.  We are down to the last days for sign ups for the motif
exchange but don't worry if you are a day or so behind.  I will make it
happen.  Just contact me (*linhud...@gmail.com *) and
it will be worked out.  Also, if you are delayed in mailing your motif to
your partner, let your partner and me know so we can take the worry out of
the wonderful anticipation.  This is to be FUN not a job or chore.  I will
be sending out the exchange partner pairings in a day or so - no later than
5/20 but sooner if able.  I am always anxious to know who will be getting
my lace and what far away place I will be receiving mail from.  But if you
were on holiday or didn't see the announcement until the last minute - join
in anyway.  Nothing ventured, nothing gained.  I believe there is time to
get a motif made and in the mail by September 1st.



This year the schedule will go like this:

May 1-18 Sign Ups

May 20 Exchange partner assignments made and emailed out

September 1All bookmarks should be in the mail, please



Please send me your name, snail mailing address, email address, how many
motif(s) you wish to make and any geographical location(s) you prefer, if
any.  Thank you.  Once you have your motif(s) made, please send a photo to
me (linhud...@gmail.com) with your partner's name to present the array of
motifs flying across the oceans.



If this is your first time, you are going to have lots of pleasure.  If you
have been doing this for years, you know how much fun it can be.  Any type
of lace and pattern is appropriate.  Any skill level is welcome.  This is
"creative license" at its best.  Don't be shy - shine.  May the lace bug
bite for lots of fun.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

[image: Stand tall, wear a crown and be sweet on the inside.:]

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[lace] 2017 Arachne Motif Exchange

[Lin Hudren]

We are down to the last days for sign ups for the motif exchange but don't
worry if you are a day or so behind.  I will make it happen.  Just contact
me (*linhud...@gmail.com *) and it will be worked
out.  Also, if you are delayed in mailing your motif to your partner, let
your partner and me know so we can take the worry out of the wonderful
anticipation.  This is to be FUN not a job or chore.  I will be sending out
the exchange partner pairings in a day or so - no later than 5/20 but
sooner if able.  I am always anxious to know who will be getting my lace
and what far away place I will be receiving mail from.  But if you were on
holiday or didn't see the announcement until the last minute - join in
anyway.  Nothing ventured, nothing gained.  I believe there is time to get
a motif made and in the mail by September 1st.



This year the schedule will go like this:

May 1-18 Sign Ups

May 20 Exchange partner assignments made and emailed out

September 1All bookmarks should be in the mail, please



Please send me your name, snail mailing address, email address, how many
motif(s) you wish to make and any geographical location(s) you prefer, if
any.  Thank you.  Once you have your motif(s) made, please send a photo to
me (linhud...@gmail.com) with your partner's name to present the array of
motifs flying across the oceans.



If this is your first time, you are going to have lots of pleasure.  If you
have been doing this for years, you know how much fun it can be.  Any type
of lace and pattern is appropriate.  Any skill level is welcome.  This is
"creative license" at its best.  Don't be shy - shine.  May the lace bug
bite for lots of fun.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

[image: Stand tall, wear a crown and be sweet on the inside.:]

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