Re: [lace] lace templates

2007-12-06 Thread Sue Babbs
to produce beautiful and unusual greeting cards. It involves making a pattern of cuts and folding the loose edges over and under each other revealing both sides of the duo-colour card. A great effect! Sue Babbs - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe

Re: [lace-chat] instant yeast

2007-12-03 Thread Sue Babbs
It makes the dough rise much faster than traditional yeast. You still need to keep the dough in a warm place, but I have always found this fast yeast to be effective - as long as it hadn't passed its use-by-date Sue To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:

Re: [lace] Postage costs - was Arachne pin badge

2007-11-29 Thread Sue Babbs
No GBP21.06 would be about USD 42.30. The exchange rate is just over $2 to £1 at present. I think US postage is more reasonable and can be checked at http://www.usps.com/ if you know the weight of the books etc. For instance a parcel weighing 1lb (pound) would cost $10.40 (USD) to send

Re: [lace] beginner supplies

2007-11-13 Thread Sue Babbs
My favourite are LAcy Susan's international square pear bobbins - continental but don't roll! $17.95 per dozen. they are nice and smooth too Online lace suppliers in the USA, which spring to mind quickly are: http://www.lacysusan.com/index.html http://www.vansciverbobbinlace.com/

[lace] Point de Fée

2007-11-03 Thread Sue Babbs
I am demonstrating at the Chicago Botanic Garden this weekend and had a query about some Point de Fée lace which one of the ladies had been given. I'm afraid I didn't have any knowledge of this lace. Can anyone give me some info on it? Sue [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] Help- sore finger!

2007-10-31 Thread Sue Babbs
Help! I have started using a new box of pins, which has made my finger really sore - and won't be using them again, as they have horrid fine, sharp heads - but I am about to demonstrate for two days on Friday and Saturday (and then maybe Sunday afternoon), so I can't just leave my finger to

[lace] Re: Help- sore finger!

2007-10-31 Thread Sue Babbs
Thanks for all your help - I now know the name to look for - Thimbleits. Meanwhile I am trying superglue, which is comfortable and I can work with it on much better than elastoplast /bandaids (which always make me hold my finger away from the lace)! Sue - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace-chat] Left or right brain?

2007-10-12 Thread Sue Babbs
I have not a clue how you make the figure look as if it is going anti-clockwise. I am the most right-handed of people, and should therefore be left-brained! Logic was my specialty in gaining my MA in mathematics, and I am VERY detail oriented. I don't think I fit this page very well Sue

[lace-chat] Folding a t-shirt

2007-10-07 Thread Sue Babbs
I have just received a book art email from Carol Barton (who makes wonderful pop-up books) and in it was some advice on folding a t-shirt: Whether you're packing for your next trip or just doing a routine laundry, this Japanese method of folding a shirt can simplify your efforts. Those of you

[lace-chat] Re: Folding a t-shirt

2007-10-07 Thread Sue Babbs
Rats! It stripped the you-tube link! Try http://youtube.com/watch?v=IbTnRkEn8U8 - Original Message - From: Sue Babbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: lace-chat@arachne.com Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2007 9:07 AM Subject: Folding a t-shirt I have just received a book art email from Carol Barton

Re: [lace] Nottingham

2007-09-01 Thread Sue Babbs
Jane It wasn't me! Happy hunting! Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] help please

2007-08-29 Thread Sue Babbs
Mouline is the same as Anchor or DMC stranded embroidery threads. If you are using all 6 strands it is probably the gimp in the pattern. perigarn rings a bell, but not loudly enough for me to recall it!!! I can't easily track it down in Brenda's book either. How recent is the pattern? I have

Re: [lace] lace pillow cover

2007-08-29 Thread Sue Babbs
Dearl got a bit enthusiastic with her posting!! Consequently the pictures didn't come up. the following seems to work: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 Wow! It's an amazing pillow cover Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace

[lace] Fans

2007-07-30 Thread Sue Babbs
I recall that Springett's used to sell fan sticks and patterns to fit those sticks. Does anyone still sell these or equivalent patterns and fansticks? Sue [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help,

Re: [lace] Help with Mounting sought

2007-07-26 Thread Sue Babbs
Why not print on the OHP film to get the colour and effect you would like? You can buy sheets that will go through your printer. Or try chiffon and use a soldering iron to seal the edges so that it won't fray Sue in Chicago - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the

Re: [lace] Help with Mounting sought

2007-07-26 Thread Sue Babbs
You hadn't mentioned the size! Yes that would be rather hard to get though a printer. OHP film is also called acetate sheets. I can find that in 50 inch wide sheets at Dickblick, but at a quick glance it is only clear. Some acetate is smooth on one side so that you can color it

Re: [lace] IOLI Membership Message

2007-07-23 Thread Sue Babbs
Unfortunately when I tried to renew on the website, I could find no mention of paying by Paypal - only the lovely statement in the magazine. I wrote to Laurie and guess that in due course they will get a link set up for Paypal. Meanwhile it's back to pen, paper and snail mail Sue Hi Dona -

Re: [lace] Find a thread/yarn

2007-07-17 Thread Sue Babbs
Hello Jane Patty has already suggested Aurora silks. Their Nm 20/2 Fine 2 ply tussah silk is 12 wraps/c; similar thickness to cotton Perle 5. Is that what you are looking for? or do you want a very fine thread? If you are happy with cotton perle 5, you can get some lovely colours from:

[lace] Re: [lace-chat] Find a thread/yarn

2007-07-16 Thread Sue Babbs
Treenway silks say that they can dye all their silk yarns and ribbons in any of 100 colours: http://www.treenwaysilks.com/colours.html They do sell Tussah silk 20/2 Sue - Original Message - From: Jane O'Connor To: lace@arachne.com ; lace-chat Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 7:13 PM

Re: [lace] Re: summer is here

2007-07-06 Thread Sue Babbs
it might not feel like summer but I just got in my IOLI summer bulletin [...] jenny barron not so summery Scotland It takes less time to get to *Scotland* than to Virginia??? From Wisconsin??? The vagaries of the PO are beyond understanding :) Mine's not here yet... -- No sign of mine

Re: [lace] Re: summer is here

2007-07-06 Thread Sue Babbs
Well I hit the jackpot today - the IOLI OIDFA bulletins both arrived this afternoon . It's going to be a quiet weekend :) Sue (in Illinois) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Midwest Fiber Arts Fair

2007-07-03 Thread Sue Babbs
The website for the fair is www.FiberAndFolk.com/home.html It's in a couple of weeks time. I only know about it from the website, and have no direct knowledge of it Sue I apologise, it is being held in Crystal Lake, Illinois, which is in the Midwest of the USA, but in my defense I did say

[lace] Spiders

2007-07-02 Thread Sue Babbs
the surrounding pins are in place, but before I do the tweaking of the pairs, as this has the effect of removing the bump in the middle of the spider which can sometimes appear around the central pin. Sue Babbs - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL

Re: [lace] Spiders

2007-07-02 Thread Sue Babbs
I was always taught to leave in that pin, but the spiders are much nicer when I remove it. Sometimes going against the rules works :) Sue Babbs - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] German lace site

2007-06-30 Thread Sue Babbs
I wonder if it is simply taking a long time to load. I have fairly fast broadband provider, but it is still noticeable that the pictures load a little bit after the text Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write

Re: [lace] Perils of Denim Dyes, and others

2007-06-27 Thread Sue Babbs
I covered a pillow with a red plush fabric, started a project, and then it sat for quite a while. When I went back to it, the pattern had started to turn red. In my early days of lacemaking, I had 4 red bone bobbins which bled into the white thread I was using, so I had some pink strands in

[lace-chat] Language problem

2007-06-27 Thread Sue Babbs
Hi I've been listening to some American books on tape recently while making lace, and don't understand a frequently used phrase. The speaker is a lady from one of the southern states, and she uses the phrase she cut her eyes at ... to refer to some sort of way of looking at someone, and I

Re: [lace] lacing right this minute

2007-06-20 Thread Sue Babbs
This is the one for the exhibition in Darwin in November. It is taking me about a month to draft as there are 25 A4 pages of pixels to graph and I'm working about 12 ours a day 7 days a week on it. Once that's done, I shall start designing the lace to go over the top of the portrait. David

Re: [lace] Two Questions ...

2007-06-20 Thread Sue Babbs
1) Has anyone made the lace heart in Bridget Cook's Weddings, Christenings Anniversaries in Lace book? I worked two of these hearts (cover picture) in the working diagram size in Madeira Metallic no. 40 colour gold 7 - then intertwined them to make a card for my parents Golden Wedding. Their

Re: [lace] OIDFA anniversary bobbin

2007-06-18 Thread Sue Babbs
Here in the USA I got a lovely Midlands spangled bobbin. What a wonderful surprise! Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] mystery bobbin

2007-06-15 Thread Sue Babbs
a picture is worth a thousand words!! (especially to those of us who find it hard to translate words into images) Sue If it would help, I could post a picture on webshots... Debbie in Florida [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:

Re: [lace] crochet lace?

2007-06-13 Thread Sue Babbs
Oh dear, poor Susie! My spellchecker turns 'lacemaking' into 'lovemaking' if I misspell the word! I try to be very careful:) Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Outdoor lace

2007-06-12 Thread Sue Babbs
Not being a skier, I usually take a bobbin lace pillow on vacation with me, but have never tried doing bobbin lace outdoors there. I have taken needlelace to the top of an Austrian mountain and stood there, in the snow, stichiing one of my CG pieces ! I was only required to look up whenever

Re: [lace] Lurex Thread

2007-06-12 Thread Sue Babbs
suggested contacting Bart and Francis in Belgium. Their web page is _www.bart-francis.be_ (http://www.bart-francis.be) . I could send the chart if you wish. I just love the English translation on their page: Shopping Place you're online orders Command all you're threats online It took me

[lace] Fw: Weather in Denmark in September

2007-06-10 Thread Sue Babbs
I tired sending this to chat last week, but didn't get any answers, so I guess our Danish members are not on chat. I hope no one minds me sending forwarding this to lace. If anyone knows of lace shops /suppliers on Sealand, I would be also be very interested to know about them! Sue My

Re: [lace] (lace) Ex-pat lacemakers - an apology and a question. (Rather long)

2007-06-04 Thread Sue Babbs
Firstly I must apologise for the wussy, self-pitying message I posted the other day on this subject. I must have been having a bad day. don't worry - we all have days when we feel sorry for ourselves, and then up-days. Glad you're feeling cheerier now! yes, lace-days and groups are easier to

[lace-chat] Weather in Denmark in September

2007-06-04 Thread Sue Babbs
My mother in law is expressing an interest in being taken on vacation to Denmark when we visit her in mid-September. my husband and I have already visited Jutland and Funen several times, so we are thinking of going to Sealand with her - also it is easy to fly into Copenhagen from London. She

[lace-chat] Ex-pats

2007-06-01 Thread Sue Babbs
Do other ex-pats feel as isolated as I do? I don't mean those of you have lived years in their adopted country but more recent emigrants. Or is it just a language thing? (I speak just about enough Dutch to do my shopping but anything more would be a problem). Sorry, this probably should move to

Re: [lace] Mixing midlands sizes on one pillow?

2007-05-26 Thread Sue Babbs
Yes, it's feasible, but it will probably slow down your working, as you have to handle bobbins of significantly different size. There may also be very slight differences in the tension on the threads as the bobbins will weigh differently. But if your pattern needs amore bobbins and you

Re: [lace] fashion doll

2007-05-23 Thread Sue Babbs
Tess This is a wonderful project and it is so kind of you to share it with us all. I am in awe of your talent - woodworking and lacemaking. And then you have written a how to do it booklet as well. Congratulations, and many thanks! Now all I need is someone to make a wooden Queen Anne doll

Re: [lace] Re: does anyone know

2007-05-17 Thread Sue Babbs
I have worked a bookmark in the shape of a Dachshund. I first saw that pattern in Lacemaker no. 21 page 21 - by Jane Partridge. Young lacemaker 68, has a cute dog in tape lace by Roope Koira from Finland. Sue Babbs - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line

Re: [lace] What to do before/after OIDFA

2007-04-30 Thread Sue Babbs
You have to add Bruges to your list - canals, old buildings, lace chocolate, fruit beer, moules-frites. What more could you want?! In England, Oxford is much more beautiful than London - and only an hour outside it. Full of colleges going back to the 1200s - and every age between then and

Re: [lace] moving lace - pillow idea

2007-04-18 Thread Sue Babbs
these extra tops for them. You go to the camping section of your local Wal-Mart or other sporting good store and look for a roll of this liner that you put under your sleeping bag. It's blue foam that is a little less than 1/2 thick. It's been a couple years since I bought mine, so I can't

Re: [lace] Ultra fine silk thread

2007-04-17 Thread Sue Babbs
Before I made lace with it, I'd want to know if this silk dissolved , as some sutures do! - Original Message - From: Brenda Paternoster To: Lace Arachne Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 12:12 PM Subject: [lace] Ultra fine silk thread I've just been Googling and found a possible

Re: [lace-chat] Lace Guild Convention at Reading

2007-04-12 Thread Sue Babbs
I dare say Malvary is already in England, but just in case you're not I've downloaded your route from Google. 5. Make sure you leave enough time for step 23. 6. See you in Reading Brenda I don't think your assistance will get Malvary there in time, if she hasn't already left! Swim

Re: [lace] Re: Lace Moire lamp

2007-04-06 Thread Sue Babbs
It could, indeed, look messy rather than intriguing, if the grounds weren't closely related. I do think it might be possible to have two different grounds which share the same essential geometry give interesting results, but I'd suggest experimenting with printouts before investing a lot of

[lace] Horror kit re-born?

2007-04-05 Thread Sue Babbs
I was just searching Amazon for a lace book and top of the list when you search for bobbin lace, is this kit from Jo-Ann fabrics: http://tinyurl.com/3y3gl8 I never met the horror kit but looking at the pillow in this set, wondered if this was the horror kit, being retailed through Amazon. Sue

Re: [lace] thread help please

2007-03-30 Thread Sue Babbs
Lucie Ariane 60/2 Coton egyptien mercerise Ne 36/2 (egyptian mercerised cotton) I can't see it in Brenda's book. Probably the easiest way for you to find the wraps per cm, is to wrap some thread round a ruler or pencil or bobbin for 1 cm and count for yourself. If you let me know what the

Re: [lace-chat] elictricity

2007-03-25 Thread Sue Babbs
It is worth checking each individual electrical implement they plan on bringing.Many appliances work in both countries without a converter eg laptop hairdryer. They may need to change a setting on these appliances to get the correct voltage. Other small appliances however will need a travel

Re: [lace] Exciting News - Exhibition.

2007-03-24 Thread Sue Babbs
The exhibition is to be called Erotica Botanica, Erotica?? Try googling the fungus David is planning to use! - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] A Request for Assistance, from Lacefairy

2007-03-23 Thread Sue Babbs
Lori It's looking more beautiful and useful than ever - if that's possible! It worked fine with IE on my computer, apart from the final button contact, which came up with a The page cannot be found message. Thanks for maintaining this site and all its wonderful contents Sue - To

[lace] Fw: we are the manufacturer and exporter of the sewing thread and lace products

2007-03-05 Thread Sue Babbs
I've just received the following message from Eric selling lace sewing threads. I guess he somehow got my name from Arachne and more of you might also have received it. I was amused by the spelling in it! I didn't think my lace was so bad that I should be addressed as dear MESSER Note

Re: [lace] Handkerchief edgings

2007-03-01 Thread Sue Babbs
It's much easier to alter the linen to fit the lace, than the lace to fit the linen. So work the lace, and then cut the linen to fit. I either buy fabric - or sometimes a men's white handkerchief. These can be large enough for the centre to fit the lace. You can also buy handkerchief sized

Re: [lace] making lace for a historical costume

2007-02-28 Thread Sue Babbs
Very pretty piece of lace - well done! You worked it very quickly. It seems no time at all since you were asking for pattern advice. Where did you find the pattern in the end? Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For

Re: [lace] Finished garter!

2007-02-28 Thread Sue Babbs
May. It will be much easier to fold flat and carry in my bag -hand bag- as I'm certainly not going to take a chance of having it in my luggage and lost just before the big day! Congratulations on finishing the lace - another very pretty piece. I'm sure it will be much appreciated. Just

Re: [lace] Re: What are you working on?

2007-02-22 Thread Sue Babbs
I'm not surprised you don't want to do anything other than sleep eat - it is a beautiful piece you are working there Sue Here's a scan of my currrent progress, about halfway done (the harder half!). http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/campanula.jpg Barbara Snoqualmie, WA USA - To

Re: [lace] New Ulrike Voelcker book

2007-02-19 Thread Sue Babbs
To get the site to open, I needed to use: http://www.kloeppelbuch.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=649SESS=862676ab696c49640562facd1d08a659 or http://www.kloeppelbuch.de Sue (in sunny but cold Illinois) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe

Re: [lace-chat] Re Cleaning perplexity

2007-02-13 Thread Sue Babbs
I recall in England that veterinary surgeries carried an enzyme solution which worked on carpets etc to neutralize animal urine. So it may be worth contacting your veterinarian Sue I am faced with a perplexity on how to clean something, and I'm hoping our vast reservoir of cumulative

Re: [lace-chat] Why is it .....?

2007-02-09 Thread Sue Babbs
of one, and you have to be even more gentle on yourself than I expected. Take good care - and don't feel guilty about not even making lace. Sue Babbs To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] The Tudor Tailor and Patterns of Fashion - 2 Book Reviews

2007-02-01 Thread Sue Babbs
Amazon has it for $27.49, including free shipping if you can wait for 5-9 days. I assumed Jeri Devon had been communicating with each other - not just mind-reading! Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write

Re: [lace] Replacement pillow blocks

2007-01-29 Thread Sue Babbs
Try SMP lace: http://www.smplace.co.uk/sfr_cat.htm Sue - Original Message - From: beth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 10:41 AM Subject: [lace] Replacement pillow blocks Does anyone know of a UK supplier who sells five-and-a-half inch

Re: [lace] miniature lace pillow

2007-01-27 Thread Sue Babbs
Annelies de Kort springs to mind when I think of miniature lace settings. Maybe she'll be able to help you if you email her http://www.anneliesdekort.nl/en-poppenhuizen.html Sue (in Chicago) - Original Message - From: stevie nixed [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: lace@arachne.com Sent: Saturday,

Re: [lace-chat] ecxitement

2007-01-26 Thread Sue Babbs
Sorry Dora, but this doesn't seem to work - the page won't open for me. I tried http://[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ as well but no success Sue - Original Message - From: Dora Northern [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry Spiders, Ecxitement got the better of me and I forgot to give you my new address.

Re: [lace] Spanish lace in You Tube

2007-01-23 Thread Sue Babbs
What is very peculiar is the spool on the right... where the skein is put. On the video they say that it is made of cane. Many greetings, from Antje, in Guadalajara, Spain The spool on the right is swift - used to hold a skein of thread / wool so that it can easily be wound into a ball. See

Re: [lace] Fwd: JMK Arts Center Exhibition

2007-01-22 Thread Sue Babbs
Here is the date when Kathy Kauffman and Sandy Hauman will be demonstrating: Sunday, March 4, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Bobbin lace making and tatting demonstrations will be given by Kathy Kauffman and Sandy Hauman in The ARTery from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FREE! Kathy Kauffman has been making

Re: [lace] Re: 1996 Rauma Collar Can be Viewed

2007-01-13 Thread Sue Babbs
Lovely collar, Jeri. Your friend shopper chose well. And for those who are puzzling over the non-90 degree corners in Rauma lace, have a look at the lace coming off the roller pillow in the picture below Jeri's collar. It looks like a corner which is much more than 90 degrees! Sue -

[lace] Re: visit to Florida

2007-01-08 Thread Sue Babbs
Just found this link too http://www.flheritage.com/preservation/folklife/awardDetails.cfm?id=28 It has the usual good(!) description of lacemaking, but more info about the lady who founded the group Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace

[lace] Re: visit to Florida

2007-01-08 Thread Sue Babbs
The latest IOLI magazine has an article on a lace making day in Kissimmee on October 15 2006. The article was written by Patsy Anderson, Florida. Libby, have you heard from her directly? It says it was organised by Mundillo en Orlando (Spanish for Lace in Orlando). They are a Puerto Rican

[lace] Re: visit to Florida

2007-01-08 Thread Sue Babbs
Eva has kindly sent me a correction to my running translation of Mundillo en Orlando. The word Mundillo referring specifically in Spanish to the wooden roller lace pillow, rather than just lace. So now I know the difference between encaje and mundillo, which I have heard used interchangeably

Re: [lace] Winter Lace Conference

2007-01-08 Thread Sue Babbs
Try this link instead: www.Hedgehoglacers.org not so many letter ss Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Re: tourist question from me

2007-01-05 Thread Sue Babbs
Yes my husband when at home! Read granola for muesli, but he prefers semi-skimmed Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Re: tourist question from me

2007-01-04 Thread Sue Babbs
No idea about lace in Kissimmee, but a guess at the most popular breakfast is bacon and pancakes and maple syrup, with or without eggs (and your son daughter-in-law should be able to translate all the names for cooked eggs for you) Sue - Original Message - From: Libby Inglis To:

Re: [lace] Re: lace in 16th century Salisbury

2006-12-27 Thread Sue Babbs
Here's the link for anyone who wants to listen via the computer: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/history/childhood/ The site has all 6 hour-long episodes on it Sue - Original Message - From: Leonard Bazar [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 10:56 AM

[lace] Fw: Thread site

2006-12-16 Thread Sue Babbs
I've just been sent the following website by a weaver friend, and it ties in very closely with the recent discussion on Arachne of various unusual thread mixes eg bamboo silk. Has anyone used threads from them? Sue http://www.bart-francis.be/ The above site was mentioned on a weaving blog

Re: [lace] Advent calender 16th

2006-12-16 Thread Sue Babbs
for modern prickings. Sue Babbs - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] bobbins

2006-12-11 Thread Sue Babbs
Lynn I guess we can advise you best if you tell us what sort of bobbins you are looking for - Honiton, Midlands, continental, square etc and if you have a preference for wood, plastic or bone. Sue Gentle Spiders, Hello all, my sweet hubby has informed me that I can have what I want for

Re: [lace-chat] Reactions to eating prawns?

2006-12-11 Thread Sue Babbs
I seem to recall craving prawns when pregnant (sounded a good excuse to me!!) and a bio-chemist friend telling me that it was probably because of the high zinc content in them. Do you know if zinc triggers your pains? Sue To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:

Re: [lace-chat] Looking for UK publisher's address

2006-12-11 Thread Sue Babbs
My google search came up with: CREMER PRESS. 45 HARRISON STREET BLACKBURN LANCASHIRE BB2 2JE, Classified Directory Get More Records. DB Classification. Line Of Business (LOB): ... www.192.com/directory.cfm/PRESTON/PUBLISHER/X177FF2B37A07435FADCA9837AD532265/AID861825 - Original Message

Re: [lace-chat] Looking for UK publisher's address

2006-12-11 Thread Sue Babbs
And yellow pages has their phone number as: Cremer Press 45, Harrison St, Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 2JE Tel: 01254 664774 Sue To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Re: Start spreading the news....

2006-12-04 Thread Sue Babbs
It even kept my cat glued to the screen! Sue Brilliant! - I'v e no sound card in my work computer but it kept me glued to the screen!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6ZjMWLqJvM - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For

Re: [lace] ...one more thing

2006-11-30 Thread Sue Babbs
Mischiefs!!! You had us all worried with your earlier message. Thanks for doing it once again, it does brighten up every December Now I've got to be patient till tomorrow :( Sue - Original Message - From: Jean Leader [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Friday, November 30,

Re: [lace-chat] 'Downtown'

2006-11-30 Thread Sue Babbs
Can someone in the US tell me what you mean by downtown? That's easy downtown means the city centre ie where everything is.. So if you were going up to London (which we did from Bromley, Kent) , you would be going downtown! I too was surprised by the term, but have got used to it after 7

[lace] Wire plying?

2006-11-28 Thread Sue Babbs
I have a question. I occasionally dabble in making lace in wire, but have never had any formal lessons to help. I know that some of you have a lot more experience, and will be able to answer this question. I know that people talk of working with two or three strands of fine wire, in

[lace] Next wire question!

2006-11-28 Thread Sue Babbs
Sorry to bother you all again. I have found in my stash a small spool of fine silver wire which I bought from Lenka Suchanek a couple of years ago. unfortunately it is not marked with the gauge of the wire, and her site no longer exists for me to check that gauge. Does anyone remember what was

Re: [lace] Knitting vs lacemaking

2006-11-22 Thread Sue Babbs
I solve this by knitting or crocheting when travelling (obviously not while driving myself!), and also while taking part in various board meetings of a voluntary nature. It helps to keep me calm if the issue at hand is inflammatory - and awake if it is boring Sue - To unsubscribe send email

Re: [lace] Christmas Spiral

2006-11-18 Thread Sue Babbs
I'm using continental bobbins, would spangled bobbins roll less? Spangled bobbins don't roll at all, which is why I switched to them many years ago. On the other hand, you can't really flip them around like you can the continental ones. What about square ones? They don't roll and don't

Re: [lace] glues for fabric and lace stiffening

2006-10-30 Thread Sue Babbs
will try adding a drop of dishwashing liquid when I next stiffen something, as breaking the surface tension might help with the film over holes Sue Babbs - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Jana Novak question

2006-10-21 Thread Sue Babbs
Hi Clay I haven't seen this book, but have used her stiffening before on other pieces. I have always just used the usual blue plastic film (or Walgreen's equivalent) and not found any problem. I suspect this is just a translation problem Sue - Original Message - When you make the

Re: [lace] Unsubscribe

2006-10-20 Thread Sue Babbs
Please don't worry about these unsubscribe messages. They pop up now and again as people hit the wrong key when they try to unsubscribe. They are not bogus emails - just addressed to the wrong email address. Sue BAbbs - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line

Re: [lace] Ithaca Lace Days

2006-10-06 Thread Sue Babbs
Yes, I really wanted to go too, but it wasn't to be this year. There were so many classes I wanted to take. Oh well! Let's all make lace at home instead Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL

Re: [lace] Italian Lace

2006-09-27 Thread Sue Babbs
Idrija Lace by Bridget Cook Metka Tratnik has a few straight edgings in it - more are circular or doilies Sue - Original Message - From: Sue [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Antje González [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Arachne lace@arachne.com Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 11:38 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [lace] Lace in fashion

2006-09-22 Thread Sue Babbs
Aurelia Loveman wrote: Bags (purses) being the hot fashion item this year, one of us ought to come up with a design for a lace bag. -- Aurelia Especially as bags are the theme of the next OIDFA competition Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe

Re: [lace] lace tool

2006-09-05 Thread Sue Babbs
Sorry I don't know where you got that one - looks useful, but I couldn't get your [picture to load from the link you gave and found this one worked for me (and may do for others) http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/tool Sue - Original Message - From: Carolina de la Guardia [EMAIL

Re: [lace] PieceWork Magazine

2006-08-31 Thread Sue Babbs
And as a new subscriber you get one free issue! https://subscribe.pcspublink.com/magazine/Intw/subscribeForm.asp?track=JENB6pub=PCWKterm=6 It seems to be $22 for 6 issues and the postage to international destinations seems quite reasonable at $10/year. Sue - Original Message - From:

[lace] Sad news

2006-08-28 Thread Sue Babbs
Tamara Goulding's husband, Ray, sadly passed away on August 14th. Many of you will remember him in his traditional English smock worn for OIDFA Gala dinners. I am sure that Tamara will be in your thoughts at this sad time. Sue [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL

Re: [lace] beginning a big (for me) project

2006-08-26 Thread Sue Babbs
for your daughter's wedding garter, but I can tell you that it will look nicer if it is gathered more, so you should at least double the length you make. Therefore 42 is needed. I've never made a garter but suspect that Pene is correct. When making curtains (!!) one is advised to make them

Re: [lace] Re Unfolding pictures

2006-08-22 Thread Sue Babbs
Try: http://www.lacefairy.com/ The email address has got tangled in the name of the website Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace-chat] thread colour conversion

2006-08-22 Thread Sue Babbs
Andrea This maybe what you need: http://www.aion-needlecrafts.co.uk/info/conversions.htm It seems to have links to a lot of conversion charts there. The ones I looked at had numbers on them Sue To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL

Re: [lace-chat] a question about surname

2006-08-22 Thread Sue Babbs
It's your choice! You can keep your maiden name, use your husband's surname, or one or both of you can choose to use a double-barrel name made as a combination of both last names Sue - Original Message - From: LiduinaAD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lace-Chat lace-chat@arachne.com Sent:

[lace-chat] Capilano College

2006-08-14 Thread Sue Babbs
for somewhere for him to live also Sue Babbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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