[lace] [LACE] battenberg tape

2015-06-15 Thread Donna Fousek
Has anyone made their own battenberg tape? Been think of trying it. Or would it be better to buy pre made. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com.

[lace] Re: Arachne question

2015-06-04 Thread Donna Fousek
Thank you all for the info. I was leaning toward Bockens. Just wanted to make sure before ordering it and find out that there is a different thread that is used and I would need to adjust the pattern. On Wednesday, June 3, 2015 2:44 PM, Donna Fousek ibal...@yahoo.com wrote: Need a little

[lace] Arachne question

2015-06-03 Thread Donna Fousek
Need a little info. I have Bridgette Bellon's Christmas book and is says use Linen thread 50/2. My question is which manufacture. Bockens has a rap of 24, Fresia is 22 and Campbell Irish is 17.  Can someone let me know which is the thread that works best. Donna F.Near Chicago - To unsubscribe

[lace] thread question

2014-02-26 Thread Donna Fousek
Hi. I hope I can find out what is the wraps for Madeira Aerofil No. 35. I have looked in Brenda's book but could not find it. I wish to substitute with a thread I have in my stash. Any information would be helpful. Thank you all in advance. Donna  Frozen Chicago area. - To unsubscribe send email

Re: [lace] DP - IOLI Arachne lunch 2014

2013-10-28 Thread Donna Fousek
I to do not know if I can make to CA. next year but I hoping to make to15. But I do like the idea of just meeting in an area for a get together. Does it have to be at lunch. Why not a cocktail hour in the evening.  Donna Near Chicago. On Friday, October 25, 2013 6:51 PM, Lin Hudren

[lace-chat] Re: [lace] DP - IOLI Arachne lunch 2014

2013-10-28 Thread Donna Fousek
I to do not know if I can make to CA. next year but I hoping to make to15. But I do like the idea of just meeting in an area for a get together. Does it have to be at lunch. Why not a cocktail hour in the evening.  Donna Near Chicago. On Friday, October 25, 2013 6:51 PM, Lin Hudren

Re: [lace] Translation of Lace Terms

2013-10-22 Thread Donna Fousek
Thank your husband for doing that. I gave it a dry run and found it works. It will come in handy for us all at sometime in the future. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com.

Re: [lace] Peeps bobbins

2013-04-29 Thread Donna Fousek
OK ladies and Gents lets fess up. How many of us thought when we read the word Peeps of the Easter candy treat painted on bobbins... I did, but I like the sight peep better. Donna near Chicago where spring has finally come. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

Re: [lace] Peeps bobbins

2013-04-29 Thread Donna Fousek
...@gmail.com To: Donna Fousek ibal...@yahoo.com Cc: lace@arachne.com lace@arachne.com Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 3:45 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Peeps bobbins And now you need to explain to those of us who aren't American, what the peeps of Easter candy are?  After 13 years of living in IL, I've heard

Re: [lace] blue film for needlelace

2013-04-24 Thread Donna Fousek
I don't know about the blue film that this site is selling, but I have bought it in the past from a different vender and the grid is on the backing paper so when it is on your pricking or pattern outline it does not have a grid. Donna near Chicago where the rain has stop and the rivers are

Re: [lace] Flanders

2013-02-25 Thread Donna Fousek
My theory it resembles a rose stain glass window in old churches. D. From: stevieni...@gmail.com stevieni...@gmail.com To: Lace Dg lace@arachne.com Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2013 5:26 AM Subject: [lace] Flanders Hello! Flanders lace meshground is

Re: [lace] lace clothing

2013-02-06 Thread Donna Fousek
They look sad because they have not had a think to eat for years.. From: Bertrans1 bertra...@gmail.com To: Clay Blackwell clayblackw...@comcast.net Cc: Sue Duckles s...@duckles.co.uk; Lorelei Halley lhal...@bytemeusa.com; lace@arachne.com lace@arachne.com Sent:

Re: [lace] Needlelace Covers on IOLI Winter 2013 Bulletin

2013-01-21 Thread Donna Fousek
It looks like the UK is receiving theirs before many in the US. No mail delivery hear today because MLK day. Enjoy.. From: Cath catherinebar...@btinternet.com To: Jill Hawkins j...@myhawkins.co.uk Cc: sueba...@comcast.net sueba...@comcast.net; jeria...@aol.com

Re: [lace] Needlelace Covers on IOLI Winter 2013 Bulletin

2013-01-21 Thread Donna Fousek
Liz's design is the Valentine on page 14 From: jeria...@aol.com jeria...@aol.com To: lace@arachne.com Cc: lizl...@bigpond.com Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 10:39 AM Subject: [lace] Needlelace Covers on IOLI Winter 2013 Bulletin No one has mentioned our

[lace] crochet term question HELP

2012-10-16 Thread Donna Fousek
Hi all, I have a crochet pattern from Japan. the pattern is in symbols only and no translation.  My question is which crochet lingo is used. Is a double a US standard or European? Donna From near Chicago. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

Re: [lace] Bayeux Tapestry in needlelace

2012-09-24 Thread Donna Fousek
The Spicy book is the Needle in the Blood by Sarah Bower. I have just started reading it. Page 30. She is a local writer from the town 5 miles from me. Donna near Chicago From: jeria...@aol.com jeria...@aol.com To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Monday, September 24,

Re: [lace] Teneriffe book

2012-08-29 Thread Donna Fousek
Kudos to Mary for offering such a book. At the outrages prices of book out there it is a nice to see that a good home is the criteria for this book.   Donna near Chicago From: Alex Stillwell alexstillw...@talktalk.net To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Saturday,

Re: [lace] Lace Magazine

2012-07-14 Thread Donna Fousek
HI Sue, We are at the hands of the postal service  when it comes to our magazines. I am not sure how it works out side of the US. Here magazines are considered 3 class mail so it sits in a bin  there is room on the planes. First class has priority. Once it gets to the destination it can go

[lace] FWD:

2012-06-01 Thread Donna Fousek
this is crazy you should check the out http://www.granews.net/biz/?employment=4769621 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Re: [lace] There's never enough room

2012-05-29 Thread Donna Fousek
I to have a few bobbins made by Richard Pikul.  I agree with Janice about the feel and balance of them. They are very a pleasure to use.\ Donna Near Chicago. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] Piecework

2012-05-01 Thread Donna Fousek
Hi All, There is a little confusion on the lace issue of Piecework. Mine is the May/June 2012. Donna near rainy Chicago. From: Bridget Marrow bridgetmar...@msn.com To: Arachne Lace Digest lace@arachne.com Sent: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 10:14 AM Subject: [lace]

[lace] knitted coffee stirrers lace fan

2012-04-22 Thread Donna Fousek
HI, I thought that I would share my finished fan. I used the pattern from the LACE magazine. Being that I am in the US and unable to find the coffee stirrers used for the ribs. I created my own by cutting them out of a cereal box. Then painting them. Had lots of fun knitting it. looking

Fw: [lace] Translation - breif history lesson

2012-04-20 Thread Donna Fousek
From 1914 to 1917 Future President Herbert Hoover and his family lived in London. When war broke out Lou (his wife) was Herbert's trusted partner at this crucial time. She commuted back and forth between her husband in London and her boys in California during the war years (1915-16). She was

Re: [lace] Lace in coffins

2012-03-01 Thread Donna Fousek
I am glad to hear that we all agree not to destroy our hartfeld work. My suggestion is to make it well know to the loved ones who would be making our arrangements this. This sounds very morbid but I had a family member write out in detail what they want and did not want at there wake and

Re: [lace] beautiful website

2012-02-07 Thread Donna Fousek
for those on Facebook there page is just as great as the website. Donna from near Chicago, Il From: Arlene Cohen abcohen1...@yahoo.com To: arachne lace lace@arachne.com Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 6:36 AM Subject: [lace] beautiful website Hello, all -

Re: [lace] Re: New bobbin lace magazine!

2011-12-27 Thread Donna Fousek
I just got my issues of Twist and Cross. all Three look great can't wait to look at them better. Well worth the $53 dollars for all three back issues. On the lighter side with it in two languages I think I might learn a different languge. Happy Holidays to all.     Donna - To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace] St. Catherine, our Patron Saint - for Newbies

2011-11-20 Thread Donna Fousek
Thank you for list the sites. and to all the lacers out there. I will be lacing friday in honor of our Saint. My Saint Catherine look over all of us.   Happy Thanksgiving to our everyone celebrating. From: jeria...@aol.com jeria...@aol.com To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011

[lace] [LACE] pattern sharing helpful hint.

2011-11-20 Thread Donna Fousek
Hi All,   I know we all like to share or download free patterns over the internet. I have noticed that they do not always come across to the scale sent. I have an idea that might help stop the madness. I began putting a 1 inch scale line on the pricking before sending so the recipient can tell if

Re: [lace] to wash or not to wash?

2011-09-12 Thread Donna Fousek
I know this will not help you Vila, but it does bring up a good question on how we are going to use the lace we make. I was thinking of inserting some stripe lace onto a summer top to cover up a stain that I  ware around causally. My husband does the wash (No he does not fold) and he pit 

[lace] Pillow holder

2011-08-12 Thread Donna Fousek
I recently got a plastic Christmas wreath storage bin. It looks like it would work great with a little modifications for storing and transporting a pillow with a project on it. Has anyone tried to use one?   Donna, near Chicago - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

Re: [lace] The LaceNews Channel on YouTube - correction

2011-07-18 Thread Donna Fousek
I would like to thank Laurie for making this site available. I thought I have seen all of them but there are many I have not found until now. Thank you  From: Laurie Waters lswaters...@comcast.net To: lace@arachne.com Cc: Laurie Waters lswaters...@comcast.net Sent: