[lace] IOLI Convention

Hello from Reno. I am un-lurking to say what a pleasure it was to meet with the Arachne group last night at the IOLI Convention. Thank you to Janice Blair for setting up the meeting. It was good to see people I first met in Arachne’s early days. I am enjoying Convention and taking Holly Van

[lace] IOLI Convention 2022

We finally had an in person meeting.There were seven of us who got together and had a good chat. It was lovely to see people who I had not seen for many years, including Penny Boston and Nancy Neff. I managed to recognise both even though we were wearing our masks. Rosemary Horr couldn't join us

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention Get Together

Kenn Van-Dieren sold the Arachne pins at one of our lace days. I had one already, so did not buy one then. > On 06/29/2022 9:17 AM Janice Blair wrote: > > > Someone many years ago arranged for an Arachne pin. It is an inch square with > a red circle on blue enamel and a spider and web over the

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention Get Together

Someone many years ago arranged for an Arachne pin. It is an inch square with a red circle on blue enamel and a spider and web over the square and at the bottom is LACE@ARACHNE.COM.  Wonder how many are out there Janice Blair Murrieta, CA, jblace.com On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 05:21:44 AM

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention Get Together

I purchased my pin many years ago and have no memory how or who got them. Maybe someone with a better memory can help. I may have some old Arachne commemorative bobbins on my sales table. I am trying to divest myself of items I no longer use and just use two types of bobbins I like these days.

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention Get Together

Thanks, Janice, and also to Jean, for finding a place and time for us to get together. I will participate in the free raffle. I don't have an Arachne pin. Is there a way to get one? Ruth Lyon ruthlyo...@gmail.com On Mon, Jun 27, 2022 at 1:54 PM Janice Blair wrote: > I have arranged with

[lace] IOLI Convention Get Together

I have arranged with Jean Doig, local convention organiser, that we can have our get together on Wednesday meeting directly after the lace talk at 8:00 pm. All those types of events are taking place in the Atrium so we can just find a corner afterwards where we can meet up. If you want to

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention

Janice, I will be at the IOLI Convention and would love to meet up with everyone. Liz Redford > > I am going to the IOLI convention in Mesa, Arizona and wonder how many > Arachneans will be attending and whether it is worth us getting together for > lunch as we have done in the past. - To

[lace] IOLI Convention

Like Ilske, I found Arachne has been quiet. Finally got a Digest but only two emails. I am going to the IOLI convention in Mesa, Arizona and wonder how many Arachneans will be attending and whether it is worth us getting together for lunch as we have done in the past. Please reply to the list if

[lace] IOLI Convention Arachne Get together lunch

I have heard from the hotel that we can hold our luncheon Tuesday, here is an excerpt from the email: "We have decide to put your “informal” lunch get together in our Max Lounge, the number of the area will be what we call the 600’s (it is a raised area where we have our entertainers perform

[lace] IOLI Convention Get Together

Thanks Janice! Will need to start thinking about what to bring! Always a fun time and nice opportunity to put faces with names! Anita Hansen Cedar Rapids, Iowa - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

[lace] IOLI Convention Get Together

Anyone who is attending IOLI convention this year might like to know that I am in contact with the hotel about finding an area where we can meet, maybe over lunch on Tuesday.  They are probably going to have lunch boxes or grab and go meals that we can purchase and take to someplace where we can

[lace] IOLI convention

I am doing a Happy Dance – here in chilly, damp, wintery Melbourne, Oz., as I have just received a letter from the Convention Registrar to tell me I have been entered in my First Choice class – mornings with Karen Bovard Sayre, and also we got into our first choice of tour on the Wednesday –

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention 2019

It’s a weird thing - but try checking on different days of the week. Honestly! Tuesday is a really good day to check. Plus it’s a lng time until Convention, and there are often seat sales in the winter-time. I’m no expert; these are just things I’ve noticed over the years. Adele West

[lace] IOLI Convention 2019

This is a heads up for anyone who wants to attend. Recently, I started checking airfares & there were several convenient, well priced flights. When I checked again at the end of last week, I was stunned to see that flights from Pittsburgh had increased by MORE than $100 round trip! Ouch—that’s

[lace] IOLI Convention 2019??

Does anyone have a list of proposed classes for next year? Usually there is a tentative lineup available at the current year’s event. Since I couldn’t attend this year, I didn’t pick one up. Nothing has been posted yet to the IOLI site. If you have one, please post it to Arachne Flickr for

[lace] IOLI Convention

We are home, safe and sound, after a Great week in San Antonio, Texas, -- although it was “Mighty Hot” – especially after leaving our very cold Aussie winter!! Thank you, Janice , for again organizing an Arachne Lunch, although a few people missed the announcement of the lunch venue and

[lace] IOLI Convention & Magazine

We are gearing up for our trip first to Texas and then on to Seattle to visit family! We get to San Antonio a couple of days early, to give us time to get over Jet-lag, so we will have a look around, Janice, to see if there is room for an Arachne lunch! I have already purchased a small gift to

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention

I am also gathering bobbins. threads, etc. and preparing prickings classes at the IOLI convention. I've cleared a pillow to take with me. The more pillows I buy, the more unfinished projects I have! My classes are Flanders morning and afternoon with Kathy Kauffman, and Buttons and Braids with

[lace] IOLI Convention

Well, it is almost here. I spent the afternoon gathering my bobbins and threads from my stash for my classes at the IOLI convention in San Antonio, Texas. Taking Hinajosa, Amelia Ars and the Idjria jewelry class on Wednesday. What are you taking? Unfortunately I have not heard back from the

[lace] [lace] IOLI Convention roommate wanted. — Found!

My friend has found a roommate for the convention! I’m looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new ones too! I just finished the lace for my fan and it is resting in the pins until I get in the right frame of mind to mount on my fansticks from John Aebi. See you in San

[lace] IOLI Convention roommate wanted

I have a friend who is looking for a roommate for the IOLI convention in San Antonio. Please contact me and I will pass along her contact information. Thanks! Anita Hansen - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help,

[lace] IOLI Convention

Nancy Neff asked a question on Bobbin Lace Makers Facebook page about whether there will be a Facebook or Arachne gathering this year at convention. Do we have any local San Antonio members on Arachne? If so, please let us know who to contact about finding a meeting place for us. Last year was

[lace] IOLI convention photos & San Antonio

Thanks Arlene! We definitely have some dedicated shutterbugs among us. Between Arlene's pics on Flickr & Devon's on IOLI FaceBook, everyone can see what a good time was had by all. Prabha R., our new Bulletin editor also took many photos so they will surely appear in an upcoming issue. She

[lace] IOLI Convention photos

Thank you for sharing your convention pictures on flickr: wonderful, especially for those of us who could not be there. Doris O'Neill, Chicago area - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

[lace] (Lace) IOLI Convention

I have just spent two hours going through the photos and videos of the convention on IOLI Facebook. The photography is marvellous and very clear. The videos are brilliant. I was singing along with the Mummers. At the end I felt as if I had really got the atmosphere of it all. Everyone looked

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention photos on Flickr

an area for the Arachne lunch, and do hope those who attended, appreciated the time an effort spent on your part to organise this for them. Many thanks Catherine Barley UK Catherine Barley Needlelace www.catherinebarley.com Original message-- Subject : [lace] IOLI Convention photos on Flickr

RE: [lace] IOLI Convention photos on Flickr

Arlene Thanks for posting the wonderful photos. Lorelei - 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: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] IOLI Convention

In answer to Jeri's plea, I finally received the digest in which Arlene's and Susan's reports arrived. Arlene is featured first, so Susan was second to get her report in, and finally having some time after dealing with laundry and putting away all my lace goodies, I am sending my report. I

[lace] IOLI convention musings

This year my husband tagged along with me to the IOLI convention in order to spend a couple of days before the convention in Boston visiting our daughter. I warned him I would be busy with activities throughout the week so he needed to make plans to keep himself amused. He visited Valley Forge

[lace] IOLI Convention Report

I was in the wire lace class along with Susan and I agree that we had a wonderful time. I think the organizers did an excellent job. The food was good, the rooms were comfortable, the shopping was great and the entertainment at the closing banquet was the best! There were literally people

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention

Dear Devon, You did not receive the Arlene Cohen memo, even on your gmail account. I did not receive it on my aol account. Further, though a wonderful 7/23/17 account of the IOLI convention from Susan Hottle to Arachne was received as new mail, I could not find it in the Arachne archive

[lace] IOLI Convention

I am not sure whether Arlene mentioned this because I think I did not get the email. (Is yahoo a source, like aol where things get hung up?) But, Lorelei was thanked by Loretta Holzberger, IOLI Vice President and chairman of the Media Committee for her work on the LaceIOLI Ning site. Since I was

Re: [lace] IOLI convention news

Right again! I was just saying to a friend that it would be Susan Hottle who would be the first to share her experiences at the IOLI Convention. Should have put money on the prediction. Where are all of you who have been so helped here on Arachne? Some additional feedback would be

[lace] IOLI convention

What an invigorating, whirlwind week! The classes were great & everyone was pleased with their choices. Lovely earrings, strand of pearls & serenading Mummers were just a few of our perks. IOLI generously donated packets of back issues of the Bulletin so I was able to return home with

[lace] IOLI convention venue

Thank you Arlene! I appreciate the extra effort to share a sneak peek before we arrive. SYS. Susan Hottle USA 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. Photo site:

[lace] IOLI convention--free lecture

Thank you Devon & Jean! I found Candace Perry online & knew she was associated with a textile museum so this is great additional information. Her topic lends itself to more than just IOLI members, so it's perfect for what I had in mind. SYS. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad -

Re: [lace] IOLI convention

> On 5 Jul 2017, at 23:12, Susan wrote: > > I was thinking about inviting a cousin-by-marriage to visit IOLI on Wed. > 19th, the day designated for the public to attend. There is a speaker, > Candace Perry, at 7pm but I did not find a description of the topic. Does >

RE: [lace] IOLI convention-free lecture

The topic is Just for Nice: The use of Lace in Pennsylvania German Textiles. Here is the blurb she provided: Just for Nice: The Use of Lace in Pennsylvania German Textiles The Pennsylvania Germans are known for practicality, but did love embellishment. Whether it be painted furniture, the vibrant

[lace] IOLI convention

I was thinking about inviting a cousin-by-marriage to visit IOLI on Wed. 19th, the day designated for the public to attend. There is a speaker, Candace Perry, at 7pm but I did not find a description of the topic. Does anyone know? Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad

[lace] IOLI convention

Hello All! Is anyone familiar with the Radisson? The restaurant info posted to IOLI does not mention a lite bite kiosk or the grab & go lunch service that was so convenient at Marriott in Coralville. I'd like to spend more time making lace & shopping for supplies & less time eating! Do I

[lace] IOLI Convention - Arachne Lunch

Dear Arlene, I am testing to see if you receive a copy of this letter from me directly, as well as a cc from Arachne. That would be 2 copies in your mail. I did not receive your original posting of the Arachne gathering, though I found it in the Arachne archive because Jane wrote to

[lace] IOLI Convention - Arachne lunch

Hello, all - As mentioned in a previous message, I am working on organizing a gathering for any interested Arachne members at the IOLI Convention in July. This will happen during the lunch time on Tuesday of that week In considering options for where we should gather for lunch, it would be really

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention

When I was flying to take a Lier class, I had the same dilemma. I ended up with a simple, but spendy, solution. I took two of the larger (10 x 15) Instand tables with the foldup tripod legs. I put one on each side of my frame, and the middle was completely open for working. The Instand

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention

Good idea Kim.  Especially with plumbing parts that can be used for pipe bombs.  Janice Janice Blair Murrieta, CA, jblace.com On Thursday, April 27, 2017 1:20 PM, Kim Davis wrote: Janice,      That is going to be so much fun!  I have a suggestion for the

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention

Janice, That is going to be so much fun! I have a suggestion for the transport of your pipes. This might be a good time to put a photo of the finished apparatus in your suitcase with the pipes. I sometimes do that with my wire because it looks like bomb making material to the TSA people,

[lace] IOLI Convention

I got my first choice, Lier, with Greet. Obviously I can't haul my huge wooden stand for my frame on a plane, so DH is going to make me a pvc plumbing parts one that I can take apart and stash in my suitcase. I upgraded to first class so I think I am allowed two pieces of luggage if necessary, or

[lace] IOLI Convention

Holy cow--my confirmation came in the mail today! I'm dancing in the streets & hope everyone else is too. The Registrar gets an "atta girl" for getting all that paperwork sorted before May. Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] IOLI convention, airport to hotel ride share?

Hello lacemakers, Is anyone arriving at Indianapolis Airport on Saturday, July 16 around 9:30 am? I would like to share the taxi ride with other lacemakers. It appears that the shuttle service organized by convention hosts is only on Sunday. Irene ir_st_w...@shaw.ca - To

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention Arachne Get Together

Thanks for your suggestions for an Arachne get-together at the IOLI convention. I think that having lunch together in the food court would work better. Ruth Lyon In Iowa Sent from my iPhone > On May 21, 2016, at 8:11 PM, Janice Blair wrote: > > Found out that we

[lace] IOLI Convention Arachne Get Together

Found out that we might have two options for our get together this year as the hotel has a small restaurant and not much room in the lobby, and would charge us if we wanted to use a room.  As I understand it, the shopping mall is attached to the hotel with an overpass bridge and they have a food

[lace] IOLI convention

I will be there, too, for an Arachne meeting, if one can be arranged!! They are such fun, - and so nice to meet others Arachneans face to face. I even have a gift ready for a raffle, - if we have a meeting and include a raffle!! I, too, have found the ethafoam pillows a wonderful $5

[lace] IOLI convention classes

I am happy to say I received class confirmation for my first choice! I will be learning about various needlelace techniques in the Needlelace practicium with Laurie Waters. I was originally bummed that Kumiko wasn't teaching Binche again this year because I would have had plenty of room for a

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention

I also thought that the IOLI convention was wonderful. My thanks to all the people who put in so many hours of hard work to make it successful. I enjoyed every bit of it. Liz R Raleigh, NC, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

[lace] IOLI Convention

Good morning, all. The convention in Coralville was wonderful. I had a great time. My morning class was Hinojosa with Sylvie Nguyen. Learned yet another tape lace - seems those are my favorites. My afternoon class was Russian Tape Lace again with Sylvie. She helped me fix a problem on an old

[lace] IOLI Convention Hotel

I heard on the grapevine today that the Anime convention ends on Sunday afternoon and they are allowing late 5:00 pm checkouts.  If you are planning on arriving on Sunday rather than Monday, please be patient while you wait for your room.  Sit down, take it easy and enjoy people watching,

Re: [lace] IOLI convention

I can hardly wait! Looking forward to seeing all you arachnids in the great state of Iowa. Liz R, Raleigh, NC, USA The Arachne Lunch will be on Tuesday, - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

[lace] IOLI Convention dates

Sue is correct. The dates for the IOLI convention are set in mid to late July or early August depending on venue availability. Hotel contract negotiations begin as soon as the host group is approved, but sometimes other groups or events require that the dates be moved around. For Indianapolis

[lace] IOLI convention

The I.O.L.I. convention will soon be here. It is not too late to sign up! The convention dates are July 27-August 2, and it will be in Coralville, Iowa, at exit 242 off Interstate 80. There are still openings in some of the classes. Check the website for all the convention information:

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention Arachne lunch

Hey Janice! We will be spending a lot of time together at convention as I am in the same classes! Yes, we are excited to be able to provide an affordable option for the Arachne lunch. (and similarily for OIDFA on Friday). You will be able to select your concessions and take them to section of

[lace] IOLI Convention Arachne meeting

By now, most students will have received their class information.  I got the classes I wanted. Binche with Kumiko Nakazaki and Intro to Blonde with Ulrike on Thursday. As I understand it, there will be a concession stand where you can buy lunches and Arachne members will be allowed to eat in part

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention Arachne lunch

Thanks, Janice, for telling us about the Arachne lunch at the 2015 IOLI convention. Yes, It will be on Tuesday, July 28th. By separately purchasing our food at the hotel concession, we can enjoy a meal together at the convention hotel at a lower cost than having a formal luncheon. Please

[lace] IOLI Convention Registration

I heard on the grapevine that some folks have not received their Bulletin copy yet. Mine came over a week ago. The date to send in applications for classes is February 1, so time is getting short if you want to make sure you get the first choice. If you or your friends have not had the

[lace] IOLI Convention

The IOLI Bulletin will be arriving in mail boxes soon but for those who are not members already, and for those who are anxious to read all the details, the IOLI Convention website is now available for viewing. We are still waiting for a few more photos of the laces being offered but decided to

[lace] IOLI convention 2015 lunches

Thank you for posting the class info--I'm eagerly awaiting photos! Many thanks also for reconsidering lunch options for lacemakers rushing to fro!! It's been a few years since I've attended an EGA seminar but the grab go lunches worked well. Sandwiches, wraps, salads etc. were Packed in

[lace] IOLI Convention information

There was an announcement on Arachne about the class information being available on the IOLI website, but the photos and class supply lists will be available later. I have yet to receive some photos from teachers as they are still working on their samples. I will let everyone know when there

[lace] IOLI Convention 2015

I know it is a little early to be thinking of next summer and another great convention, but I did want to let you all know that next year there are 3 Arachne members on the co-host committee and they will be planning our get-together.  We are hoping that there will be a concession stand where we

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention 2015

-Did everyone like the fact that I included a more detailed class description, photos and supply lists, where available, online last time?  If so, I will do it again but I have not received much feedback on that.   HI, Janice, Okay, I didn't get to go to convention and don't expect to get

[lace] IOLI Convention

Good afternoon all - This was my third year attending convention. Once you go you will always want to go! I live in Lincoln, NE USA and I traveled to Sacramento, CA on Amtrak. It was a long trip but I enjoyed it thoroughly. I downloaded some audio books from the library onto my iPad so I

[lace] IOLI Convention

Hello All! Whew--what a week in Sacramento! IOLI rocks!! My wire lace class with Lauran Sundin was beyond my wildest dreams as to content, creativity challenge. So many techniques, tips, tricks hints--many of which could be applied to other textile endeavors. Did we make something in

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention

Hello Janice, Thank you for letting us know a bit about the convention. It has been sometimes since I attented a convention but I miss them. Did you take Ulrike's class this year? The Barjac ombrée is intriguing. Nicole Gauthier - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

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Hi Nicole: I took Ulrike's class this year, but it wasn't Barjac, it was the drawing class. I'm coming home with two Chantilly prickings that I designed and drew myself. Ulrike intends to teach Barjac at next year's IOLI convention in Coralville, Iowa (near Cedar Rapids). Her book on Barjac is

[lace] IOLI Convention

Boddington ag...@weatherwax.karoo.co.uk Subject: RE: [lace] IOLI Convention Get together Oh, how I wish I could be there! One of our local lace makers is: Janet Theaker. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK   Janice Blair Murrieta, CA, 60 miles north of San Diego www.jblace.com

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention

Hi Arachnids, I am sóóó jealous. ;-D Have a great time all of you who are lucky enough to be able to attend either of the conventions! Happy lace making, Joepie in East Sussex, UK -Original Message- From: ADELE SHAAK Subject: [lace] IOLI Convention Well, here I am

[lace] IOLI convention

I am hoping to see a lot of messages written by those that are attending the IOLI convention. I lust to read about everybody's adventures. I think I am not alone...so please tell us your stories. Example the lace that was on display. What was in your registration package/bag. How were the

Re: [lace] IOLI convention

Hello Sherry and everyone Perhaps they are too busy yet to write...I did find some excellent photos of the teacher display at https://www.facebook.com/iolilace On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 6:06 AM, Celtic Dream Weaver celticdreamwe...@yahoo.com wrote: I am hoping to see a lot of messages written by

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention

I too am hoping for some reports from IOLI and I'd love some from the OIDFA convention in Australia too!! I love reading all about lace events and was inspired to go to a few after reading about them! Quite a treat but reading about them is the next best thing!! Happy Lacing, Jane in Vermont

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention

Ditto all of the above! Eager to hear personal experiences from anyone attending these wonderful conventions! Clay Sent from my iPad On Aug 5, 2014, at 3:10 PM, jvik...@sover.net wrote: I too am hoping for some reports from IOLI and I'd love some from the OIDFA convention in Australia

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention

Check out the Facebook page for International Organization of Lace for photos of the convention as it happens. Devon Sent from my iPhone On Aug 5, 2014, at 4:11 PM, Clay Blackwell clayblackw...@comcast.net wrote: Ditto all of the above! Eager to hear personal experiences from anyone

[lace] IOLI Convention

Well, here I am at Convention. The Arachne get-together just finished, and it was fun to put a face to the names on the list. Sunday evening was the get-together dinner - fantastic food!, and last night we had the teacher showcase. Today we had a lunch with a talk and visual presentation on the

[lace] Ioli convention and the OIDFA

Thank you Aldele for your post. Keep us informed...and anybody going to Lacis or the Lace Museum I would love to read about that too. I will never be in California to go to the museum. If somebody can get pictures to share..I hope you do and please tell us where we can go and look. Please keep the

RE: [lace] IOLI Convention Get together

Oh, how I wish I could be there! One of our local lace makers is: Janet Theaker. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Hi, If anyone reads this and is attending convention, we are meeting on Tuesday evening in the Grand Ballroom at 6:30 pm. It is listed in the convention handbook. We have the room

[lace] IOLI Convention Get together

Hi, If anyone reads this and is attending convention, we are meeting on Tuesday evening in the Grand Ballroom at 6:30 pm.  It is listed in the convention handbook.  We have the room until the tat off. Today was the opening dinner and the meal was very good for a hotel meal. The fruit dessert was

[lace] IOLI Convention Arachne Get Together.

Is Lace really quiet these days?  I haven't had a digest for over a week. I thought I would mention that I haven't given up on a get together for our Arachne group at the convention in Sacramento in August.  I have been trying to arrange a meeting area for our group with the co-hosts. I suggest

[lace] IOLI Convention Arachne Get Together.

Hi Janice, I will be there at Sacramento, and Yes, I will also come to the Arachne Get-together! (Wouldn't miss if for quids!!) My DH will be with me, too, I expect, - so 2 seats, please if you are counting chairs!!! I am going to do the gold silver Early laces with Gil Dye, and am looking

[lace] IOLI convention

Hello All! Is there a FAQs section for newbies interested in attending the Sacramento convention? So far I haven't received the Bulletin, Handbook or convention info by snail mail. When I searched online, I didn't find any pictures of the various class projects. Am I looking in the wrong

Re: [lace] IOLI convention

Hi Susan: The latest Bulletin has lots of information about the convention. I just got mine the other day so I expect yours will come any day now. Adele West Vancouver, BC (west coast of Canada) On 2014-01-21, at 6:28 PM, hottl...@neo.rr.com hottl...@neo.rr.com wrote: Hello All! Is there a

Re: [lace] IOLI convention - on line

Go to IOLI, then click on Conventions.  Click on Conference information.  It brings up the class listings.  Click on the one you want and you get the description.  Across the top of this page are four boxes.  The first is the class number.  The second is the class name.  Click on this name and you

[lace] IOLI convention in SLC

Hello all, Well the week is over and I hope everyone attending the convention in Salt Lake has survived. I'm sure pics and things will start showing up. I uploaded a pic to my flicker of all who came from Arachne, but it's blurry. :( ah well. Maybe if I took my glasses off it would be better

Re: [lace] IOLI convention in SLC

Thank you, Robin. A suggestion for next and following years at IOLI luncheons: A sign-in sheet, so we can know who was present - by first name and last initial. Then, some of us can match names to the faces. For example, Devon T. can be seen in front row far right. I think I

Re: [lace] IOLI convention in SLC

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 -- Hugs, Lin and the Mali If we concentrated on the really important stuff in life, there'd be a

[lace] IOLI Convention

Hi, I am not in class this afternoon and was making lace in my bedroom when a huge moving van parked in front of my ground floor window and blocked out all the light, so I am taking the opportunity of reading all my emails in the hotel lobby in Salt Lake City while it is fairly quiet.  Classes are

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention

Bronwen of Hindscroft welshw...@gmail.com wrote: Many SciFi/Fantasy Conventions are much less than $150, and have the programming (classes) as part of the entrance fee. Now, there are a few differences though:- Another difference, I believe, is in the size of registration. Those comic

Re: [lace] Lace: IOLI Convention

- Original Message - From: Ruth Budge Subject: RE: [lace] Lace: IOLI Convention So then I wrote to the boys' boarding schools, and found one very nice school who were in the process of building a beautiful new boarding house, and who were so excited about it, that they agreed

[lace] Lace: IOLI Convention

So much so, Catherine, that they make big business and charge the earth for it! In researching possible venues for The Lace Guild's AGM and Convention, I went to the Academic Venues Show in London last year, where many of the UK universities had displays to show off their facilities - all far

[lace] Lace: IOLI Convention

I enjoy attending a week long lace conference. It gives time for classes and other activities. The shopping opportunity is great. The type of facility will make a difference in cost for rooms and classes. Also for food. Some years my budget just can not support a hotel conference.

Re: [lace] Lace: IOLI Convention

Catherine Barley Needlelace www.catherinebarley.com - Original Message - Subject: [lace] Lace: IOLI Convention So much so, Catherine, that they make big business and charge the earth for it! In researching possible venues for The Lace Guild's AGM and Convention, I went to the Academic

Re: [lace] Lace: IOLI Convention

In the Uk have you tried the Girlguiding Training venues - there are 5 houses. Foxlease nr Lyndhurst Hants is my local one - thereare many rooms good basic food and a few downstairs bedrooms and plenty of large rooms for lacemaking. -- Kind Regards Rosemary Hemmett

[lace] IOLI convention

Once you get beyond one styrofoam pillow, beginner bobbins and a manual, lace can get pretty expensive. I cannot speak to needlelace, as I don’t do it. There are other pillows, decorated bobbins, the gorgeous Midlands bobbins, and, above all, books. And taking classes, especially in the US,

[lace] IOLI Convention

Should the tour day be kept in the middle of the week where it requires extra nights and meals whether you want to participate in a tour or not? Should the IOLI think about having the Convention every other year? If so, alternating years to OIDFA? I feel bad for all the organizers, who put in an

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