RE: [lace] Shangai Lace Shop

We went to Shanghai about 2 years ago in the spring. I saw a lot of cheap machine made lace, but nothing handmade. Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nathalie Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 5:06 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace]

RE: [lace] Bedfordshire Lace teachers/classes

There is an event in Costa Mesa, California in January. I have not yet been, but know a few people that have gone. They both raved about it being very well put together. Holly Van Sciver is teaching all levels of Beds at the event. Here is a link to the flyer:

[lace] Fascinating Bobbin Lace

I am looking for a copy, new or used, of Fascinating Bobbin Lace by Claire Burkhard. It is a 3 volume set in a little box. One of the books is the reprint of the Nuw Modelbuch. I have been searching for about two years with no luck, and my husband has asked to try and locate a copy for

[lace] dachsund pattern

HI! I am looking for a pattern for a Torchon dachshund. I purchased the most adorable bobbin lace bookmark of a dachsund at the Lace Museum in Sunnyvale, CA yesterday. Does anyone know where I might find this pattern? I am interested in making another one. Thanks, Kim - To unsubscribe send

[lace] looking for Teneriffe teacher

A local friend of mine passed this information along to me. She is part of the Embroiders' Guild of America. You can find their website and general info here: http://www.egausa.org/ My friend said, this person will write and teach a course by correspondence - could have classes all over the

RE: [lace] Re: Thread Identification

1) Venus crochet cotton 70, which is a 6-ply (2S/3Z) cord and clocks at 27wraps per centimetre. Its equivalents are many, but the most common include: Fresia (linen) 70/2; Peellava (Finnish linen, used by Kortelahti) 90/3; Presencia Fica Bolillos (cotton) 30; Gutermann (silk) 100/3. DMC

RE: [lace] Bobbin Lace Jewelry in sterling silver??

Here are several links to get you started: http://home.earthlink.net/~slambiris/ http://www.lacedaisypress.com.au/rosegallery.html http://www.lenkas.com/ http://www.ideaship.com/CAA/contacts_artists/lievejerger.html Susan is offering a class at the IOLI convention this year in Illionois. She

RE: [lace] Bobbin Lace Jewelry in sterling silver??

I think this might be called PMC, which stands for precious metal clay. I met someone in a metal weaving class who makes jewelry this way. Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Aurelia Loveman Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 4:50 PM To:

RE: Subject: RE: [lace] Bobbin Lace Jewelry in sterling silver??

will be just as delightful. Tina - -Original Message- Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 18:28:31 -0700 From: Kim Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [lace] Bobbin Lace Jewelry in sterling silver?? I think this might be called PMC, which stands

[lace] Lace Magazine spring 1987

I have been trying to read the information written by Berthilda Vandoren chronicled in the Lace Magazine. The second installment is in the spring 1987 issue. I have gotten a hold of several copies, yet they are all missing pages 17-29. Does anyone have a copy that is complete? I am interested

[lace] help with Knipling 3.0

I am hoping someone out there can help meJ I purchased Knipling 3.0 about 18 months ago, but my computer died a few months back. I could only get Vista, which does not seem to be working with Knipling. I have searched the net but can't find any updates for it, etc. Does anyone know if it has

RE: [lace] Silk and Stainless Steel Thread

I work mainly in wire and have used stainless quite a bit. It will not shine the way silver or copper will, but it is incredibly strong. In the finer gauges it is great to ply with whatever thread you are using to give a little body to a piece. Kim -Original Message- From:

RE: [lace] Re: Early laces

Here is the link to buy it directly from the author who is in Australia. http://www.lacedaisypress.com.au/pubs1.html For those in the states, Lacy Susan carries it. Her link is: http://www.lacysusan.com/Books/books.html I don't see it listed on her book page but I know she carries it and had

[lace] grids

I am looking for some information about grid terminology as I have received conflicting info in the past. The footside measurement seems to be consistent to me. It is basically ½ of the squares per inch since you are counting every second dot. The “straight” measurement is what I have heard

RE: [lace] grids

of the information! Kim -Original Message- From: Brenda Paternoster [mailto:paternos...@appleshack.com] Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 2:42 AM To: Kim Davis Cc: 'Lace Arachne' Subject: Re: [lace] grids Hi Kim I am looking for some information about grid terminology as I have received

[lace] question

A friend of mine has posed this question for which I have no answer: I wonder what ever happened to the Dolores Roche memorial award for excellence in bobbin lace design and execution? Does anyone happen to have an answer I could forward on to her? Thanks, Kim - To unsubscribe send email to

RE: [lace] Hackle Pliers

Susan wrote: An assortment here, I assume the fourth offering would be best (of the first few offerings): http://www.thefind.com/sports/info-hackle-pliers Best, Susan Reishus I have used these for several years and they work very well. The length is the same as a midlands bobbin and also has

[lace] new Belgian publication

Hi all! I recently found out there will be a new art publication in Belgium that will be running articles on the Spieghel lace collection. If you are interested in obtaining a free sample copy which will have this article in it, you can go to www.kantinvlaanderen.be You have to fill out the

RE: [lace] Venetian lace

Aurelia, Have you tried looking in Ricci's Old Italian Lace? I don't have either book in front of me, but Ricci and Tebbs were contemporaries, I believe. You will find Old Italian Lace (volumes I and II) on the professors site. I know much of the information came from a slightly earlier

RE: [lace] Demonstration Using Bobbin Lace Cords

I have plaited my daughters hair before, it is quite fun. Kim -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of jeria...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 11:58 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Demonstration Using Bobbin Lace Cords

RE: [lace] Re: Thanks Jeri

The book mentioned here is by Sandi Woods, not Louise Colgan. The pieces are stunning. The techniques used are a bit different, there is a lot more in and out of pairs. I have the book and just love it! Kim -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com]

RE: [lace] Book advice sought, please

Patricia, You can view an electronic copy of this book at: http://www.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/lace.html#books Scroll down to the book section, past the books listed by title, and down to p for Pollen under the authors names, and you will find the book in several pdf files. I have

RE: [lace] Question concerning metalic thread.

Hi! I took a class from Jutta Klein, co author of the DK Metallspitzen, a few years back. She had us use low tack masking tape to tape the end down to the bobbin. It does depend on which metallic thread you are using. A lot of the very soft ones will stay on without a problem, like the ones

RE: [lace] Question concerning metallic thread.

The hair clips are great for the top, I have used those many times. I think people have been responding to this thread in 2 different ways. The clips, straws, hooks, etc are good for the thread in lieu of a hitch. If I understand the original question, she was struggling to get the very end of

[lace] magnifier/jewelers loop

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good magnifier or jewelers loop that is good for viewing lace? It is time for me to get a new one, and I have never really been happy with the one I have anyhow. Kim - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

Re: [lace] Catalogue of 16th and 17th Century Portraits

Thanks for posting this, it will be great fun to go through them all in detail. I do not have it blown up to full size so am missing most of the lace, but plate 10 is very similar to a pattern in Nuw Modelbuch. The pattern is on page 18 and is titled Fadermodel mit XXVI. This translates roughly

Re: [lace] conventions

I use some for the same purposes you do. When I accumulate too many, I take some down to a knitting shop locally. There are woman that gather who do not have any extra income, but love to have a bag to carry their knitting on the bus! Kim On Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 1:31 PM, L.Snyder

[lace] help with info

Hello! Does anyone have the book from The Poldi Pezzoli Museum in Milan? Here is a link to what the cover looks like on amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Poldi-Pezzoli-Museum-Milan/dp/8842209074/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=1313203998sr=8-1I believe there are a couple of different versions, this

Re: [lace] Announcement - Lace exhibit opening August 20, 2011 Atkinson, IL Museum

Thanks for posting this! I am in CA and will not be able to make it out to the event. Will there be any sort of publication or web images associated with the opening? I love to study laces even when I can't see them in person. Thanks, Kim On Sun, Aug 14, 2011 at 9:28 AM, Chris Brill-Packard

[lace] bringing in new lacers- Netting the Small Fry

I have been following the discussion about the future of lace and the importance of bringing in new membership. I know that here in the states I am usually the youngest person in a class, and I just had my 40th birthday a few weeks back. I see it both locally and on the national level; we are

Re: [lace] lace diagrams

I think people come to lacemaking the same way they do to anything else in the world. There are some people who love to be creative and will want to dive in immediately to see how the lace works. There are also lots of people that want to learn enough of the language to be able to work a certain

Re: [lace] Skype lace classes?/was making Lace opinion

Devon, I think there are different types of formats. Some classes are completely remote, others you have occasional meeting times, and other times you all meet regularly. This is how I would imagine it: I would envision a teacher putting out a class at a certain time/day of

Re: [lace] Lace projects for children

I have this curriculum binder,and I love it. It is a bit pricey, but if you think you will be working with kids much it is well worth the price. It is very well thought out with a lot of diagrams of basic stitches and things to help illustrate a point. It uses the techniques it covers in

Re: [lace] Lace projects for children

LInk for LOKK http://www.lokk.nl/index.php Kim in CA - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003

Re: [lace] LePompe

Yes, isn't it fun to discover those! This was also put out in print some years ago by Editha Fischer, although I am not sure if it is still available.  It is a small half sized paperback with a bright yellow cover. I believe I got mine from Barbara Fay Verlag. KIm Le Pompe - Ein venetianisches

Re: [lace] Lace Fence

Lynn, I would recommend taking a wire class lace if you are ever able, to get your feet wet. It would help you figure out the properties of the wire as well as how to adapt a pattern for use with wire. Then, move forward with the plan you outlined below. I would imagine a fence is probably

[lace] Youn Lacemakers magazine

I am now working with children, and have just received my copies of Young Lacemaker from the Guild. I am in the US and resources for teaching children are very hard to come by. The kids are especially enjoying the puzzles, along with the patterns and other information. I am interested in

Re: [lace] wire thread

Brenda, Using the micrometer is really the best way to find out about the wire. The companies who coat wire refer to the wires size prior to coating it. Sometimes it will have multiple coats, sometimes coats of varying thickness, and sometimes even bare. For this reason you always need to

[lace] help finding someone in Greece

HI! I am trying to locate Despina Forou-Kousika for some research I am doing. Does anyone have current contact info for her, or know where I might find it? Thanks, Kim Davis - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help

[lace] Netting the Small Fry

I wanted to send out an email to anyone that I was communicating with regarding Netting the Small Fry. If you have not heard from me in the past week, please send me an email. I had several folders in my email become corrupted, and I have tried to make new lists of everyone I was discussing

Re: [lace] Translation

The CRB did a lot to help the unemployed lace makers in Belgium. Many of the laces were sold in the US, but they also went to European countries and further east. Devon wrote an aritcle that is in the Bulletin from a few years ago, although I don't have the time at the moment to look up which

[lace] sand dollar

Does anyone know of a bobbin lace pattern for a sand dollar? Thanks, Kim - 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] Brownie Emblem pattern

I have a copy of an old Young Lacemaker magazine with a pattern for a Brownie Emblem. I would love to get a hold of this pattern, as my daughter's Girl Scout troop is just about to bridge over to Brownies. It says that I can send 50pence to Mrs. M Hall in Harrogate, England. Knowing this was

[lace] Thanks!

Thanks to all who responded to my queiry about the sand dollar and the girl scout emblem. I have located the sand dollar and am still working on the girl scout pattern. The piece showed in Young Lacemaker is just the finished piece, there is not a pattern there. When I am able to track down the

Re: [lace] Brownie Emblem pattern

Jackie, A picture of the finished piece of lace is in issue 24, which appears to be from approximately 1990. The photo appears with a name, Mrs. M. Hall, and her address to which are you to send 50 pence for the pattern. It does not appear the pattern was given to the guild, but it has been

[lace] pin under 4 edge

Hi! I am doing some research abouot the pin under 4 edge, and can not seem to find any information about where it may have come from. I have consulted with multiple books, seasoned teachers, lace experts, etc. Before giving up, I thought I would post to the group to see if anyone might know

Re: [lace] pin under 4 edge

Lorelei, Thanks! I have heard a number of terms for it, pin under 4, pin after 4, sewing edge, etc. I just can't seem to find anything relating to where or when it started. I will keep hunting. I suspect it may be a little like Torchon, no one really knows for sure. Kim - To unsubscribe

Re: [lace] pin under 4 edge

Thanks to everyone for all of the ideas! Kim - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent

Re: [lace] pin under 4 edge

Lorelei, Yes, this was what I had meant, although the other answers were also helpful. I am coming at this from the point of view of the early laces, and I am looking at how it evolved. I am interested in the why part of it. The problem of the curling up edge is one possibility. Another

Re: [lace] pin under 4 edge

Robyn, These edges do not actually have square holes, so no bars, they just come to a basically triangular point. They were definitely sewn upon fabric, though, Kim - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help,

Re: [lace] Lace Magazine

I am on the west coast of the US, and received mine about three weeks ago. I have to admit I have been so busy I didn't even notice it was late! Kim On Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Jane Partridge jpartri...@pebble.demon.co.uk wrote: Sue, Please accept the Guild's apologies for the long

[lace] trying to reach Brian Lemin

HI! I am sorry to post like this, but the email I have for Brian Lemin is no longer working. Does anyone have a current email address that they could share with me privately? Better yet, Brian, if you are on the list, could you contact me? Thanks, Kim - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] Trident edge

Elizabeth, I am not familiar with the term Trident, but wonder if it is the same as a trefoil or little crown. Did you run into either of these terms? If so, they are made differently depending upon what type of thread you are using. Kim On Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 6:57 PM, Elizabeth Ligeti

Re: [lace] Trident instructions.

Liz, I think the structure you are talking about has come to be known as the fir tree. Do you have Rosemary Shephards book on early lace, by chance? It should be well diagramed out there as well. Kim On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Elizabeth Ligeti lizl...@bigpond.com wrote: I have

[lace] lace at the Vatican

I am wondering if anyone out there has ever toured the Vatican and seen their laces? I would be especially interested if you saw any metal or metallic lace. If you think you have info that would not be interesting to the group or would like to contact me directly, I can be reached at

Re: [lace] Making lace in public places

On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 7:08 AM, dmt11h...@aol.com wrote: I will be interested to hear any feedback on these attempts. My suspicion is that a lady sitting on a park bench tatting, crocheting, knitting or doing needle lace, which is held in the hand is tolerated, but a lady setting up a

Re: [lace] RE: wire on lace

HI! I would just like to point out that those in England are likely using wire which is measured on the SWG, or Standard Wire Gauge. Those in the US are likely using wire which is measured on the AWG, or American Wire Gauge. If you look around online you can find a conversion chart. The

[lace] Re: wire on lace - coated

- From: Kim Davis k...@wirelace.net HI! I would just like to point out that those in England are likely using wire which is measured on the SWG, or Standard Wire Gauge. Those in the US are likely using wire which is measured on the AWG, or American Wire Gauge. Secondly, wire

[lace] looking for a bobbin lace fox

Hi! Does anyone know where I might find a pattern for a fox? Thanks, Kim - 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] looking for musical note pattern

HI! I have a student who is working on a treble cleft, and I believe she will want to work a series of notes next. I recall seeing a pattern for a musical note in the past, but I have been through my entire library and can not find it. Does anyone else recall seeing a bobbin lace pattern for a

Re: [lace] Seventeenth-Century Women's Dress Patterns - Book Two

I have just received my copy, and gone through to look at the lace. I have to say that I am surprised the lace patterns are once again done hastily. When I opened to page 24-25 I was completely titillated, not believing what I saw in the x-ray. It is common knowledge amongst lacemakers lace

[lace] Seventeenth-Century Women's Dress Patterns II

My email set up does not allow me to trim off old posts, so I am having to start a fresh email. Rosemary, I agree wholeheartedly with this statement, you expressed my feelings well: I think it’s just a sad fact that given the group of people involved, the lace will never be treated as

[lace] Lace Lady Designs

HI! I have recently purchased a used copy of a LaceLady Design. It is a very cute torchon heart that I would like to adapt for wire and use in my wire class. I would never do this without asking for permission, but I can not seem to locate her. I have tried the number on the pamphlet and it

[lace] Lace Express Karpenko reindeer pattern

Hi! I am looking to find which issue of Lace Express the tape lace reindeer pattern is from. The pattern is dated 1994, so I know it is from one of the magazines from that year. I am looking to find which issue and page number it appeared on. Thanks, Kim - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] Lace balloons

I would treat it like paper mache. Put vaseline or lotion onto the blown up balloon, dip lace in starch, cover the balloon. After waiting a couple of days to dry thoroughly, either pop the balloon with a pin or cut the tip. Kim On Aug 29, 2013 11:29 AM, jeanette jeane...@maxitec.co.za wrote:

[lace] Beswicks

Hi! I am wondering if anyone knows if the Beswicks are still making bobbins? I have an email address @raincitylace.com, but the website seems to be gone now. Thanks, Kim - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

Re: [lace] Pin update- still seeking

I have had similar issues with wire, and checked in with a wire maker. I found out that the core wire measurement is what is used. For example, a supa wire which is a copper core, at least one coat of color, and then a coat of silver is still gauged at the copper core size. Two or more coatings

Re: [lace] DP Arachne meeting at convention

I think that is smart to not schedule a lunch if there are not many people willing to attend at a given price. I would like to point out that when you are having lunch in a room, most often you are paying for use of the room and having the chairs and tables set up as much as you are paying for

Re: [lace] progress-was blue film

When I first began making lace I experimented with a lot of materials. I have a very hard time looking at certain colors without developing a headache, so tried darker shades of green, blue and even red. During this time I decided to try the clear contact paper. I found that it leaves residue

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

If you are interested in the Flour Sacks, Stanford also has a number of them, which you could visit in California if you attend the Sacramento convention. It is about a two hour drive from Sacramento. A two year study would be a lot of fun! Kim On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 6:39 AM,

[lace] sad news: Elaine Merritt

Today at The Lace Museum we have received this sad news from Elaine's daughter. Her memorial will be held in Albuquerque this weekend. If anyone needs the information please email me directly. Kim Davis Mother died in her sleep Dec 31, 2013 of the complications of Alzheimer's, but her passing

[lace] lace exhibit at SFO

For anyone who may be headed to or through the San Francisco Airport, here is some information on their exhibit. As a teen I noticed their exhibits were really quite nice, something I didn't expect in an airport. As the decades have rolled by I have realized I am lucky to have a home airport

Re: [lace] philosophical questions re: Milanese

I also can not claim to be an expert, but have made my fair share. In the patterns I have worked it is definitely part of the experience that you will need to add or subtract pairs when going from one braid to the next. This can be further complicated if you are using colors and need more/less of

[lace] Brugge Kant

Hi! I am wondering if anyone is aware of an English translation of Brugge Kant by Martine Bruggeman, 1985? I have a few pages with some information I am after for my research, but I only speak English fluently. Thanks, Kim - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

[lace] Kniplebrevat

I am interested in finding the Danish website for Kniplebrevat. Does anyone know the address? Thanks, Kim - 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] Girls Scout/Guide lace badge

There is a girl guide project which was published in the UK guilds Young Lacemaker. I had contacted them about using it stateside, and someone was working on it about 2 years ago. However, I have lost touch with them. I am not sure if it was finished or not. The one that is published is a

Re: [lace] cuff bracelet video tutorial

Susan, This is a great way to make a sturdy cuff. I am always looking for new ideas, I will be filing this away with my others. I am wondering if there is a way to cover it in velvet without having the velvet fray terribly? The plaited bracelet you appliqued to it would have been worn

Re: [lace] cuff bracelet video tutorial

picot edge finish on linen yardage? Either would work as a foundation fabric that could be decoratively finished with a lining. Just saying--we've got options here!! Thanks for the historical perspective Kim. Wire lace rocks! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA USA Kim Davis k

Re: [lace] Cuffs for lace bracelets

I have made my own attempt at mounting a lace to a cuff bracelet. You will find a picture in the Kim Davis folder. While I would love to do this with better materials, I did not have much time and went with what I could find in the house when I found myself with an hour to kill on Saturday. I

Re: [lace] Fall IOLI Bulletin?

Amanda, It is due out in about a month, I believe. Kim On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 11:23 AM, Amanda Babcock Furrow la...@quandary.org wrote: I let my IOLI membership lapse and just rejoined 8/31. I'm wondering if I missed the Fall Bulletin, or does anybody know when it's expected? Thanks!

[lace] inlays

Hello all! I have found an intriguing file recently which contains inlays for bobbin lace. It is from a lacemaker who has passed, and I was going through the mountains of prickings and other paper items. The only time I have come across this in my own studies is in tape lace, but I don't

Re: [lace] Ma's Lace

Janis, You are so fortunate. A small group of us have been studying war laces over the past few years, and have also encouraged the family to reprint. I hope they will. Kim On Jul 4, 2015 1:23 PM, Janis thelacepl...@hotmail.co.za wrote: I would like to tell you about a wonderful talk I

Re: [lace] Mystery objets from Iowa

I use stretchy bands to bundle bobbins when I need to work with multiple bobbins as a single. Kim​ On Wed, Aug 5, 2015 at 10:27 AM, Susan hottl...@neo.rr.com wrote: Laundry is done so now I'm sorting the bags of loot that I received at convention. There is a tiny packet of fuzzy, stretchy

Re: [lace] Wire lace mini discovery

This also works well with a bobbin winder, attaching the ends of the bobbins to a bobbin. When I don't have another pair of hands around I duck tape the free ends to my granite counter top. Kim​ On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 6:41 PM, Susan hottl...@neo.rr.com wrote: Hello All! At the 2014 IOLI

Re: [lace] pillow infestation

When I taught pre-school we ran into issues like this with some children with lice and scabies now and again. Parents would frequently ask what to do with stuffed animals. The best thing I have heard is to put the pillows into a plastic bag for an extended period after getting out the air and

Re: [lace] Lace8

​Mine updated to 5.1 a few nights ago. When I fired up the program it gave me the message that there was an update, and I gave it permission. Today, when I just went to update to 5.2, it checked for updates but did not find any. Kim On Thu, Nov 19, 2015 at 10:42 AM, Ruth Budge

Re: [lace] Early lace etc

Tamara, It is going to work; I have great confidence! Kim​ On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 5:35 PM, Tamara P Duvall wrote: > Dear Spiders, > > Thank you so much for the warm "welcome back" I received from many of you, > both in public and in private. This is my third

Re: [lace] Dog pattern(s)

Here are some I know about: These are beautifully done, very realistic dog heads: http://www.ateliermb.ch/shops/dentelle/eu/contents/en-uk/d63.html http://www.kloeppelshop.de/en/Pattern/Animals/Others/ And, in the interest of full disclosure, I put this book together to benefit The Lace Museum

Re: [lace] Memo from IOLI Bulletin Editor?

It is not legitimate. From what I can tell, it was mainly sent to board members, although it could be everyone in the Bulletin editors communications. We did get a warning from our Google apps administrator not to open it. Kim On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 8:25 AM, Nancy Neff

Re: [lace] torchon ground / gimp writing

I have written something in cursive for a design and used the cursive font on my computer. I typed up the word I wanted and printed it out. If you have a lace design program, graphics can be imported and then a grid placed on top of the word. Kim On Sat, Dec 17, 2016 at 1:18 AM, Beth Marshall

Re: [lace] Lace Express

I have noticed, on Pinterest, what language you search for things has a huge impact on how many and what quality you get. It is possible that entire markets were wiped out, but we may not be feeling it in our own. As someone who designs, it is very, very sad. It is not the money that bothers me,

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,

Re: [lace] travel pillow

Irene, The thinner stuff can bow a bit in the middle, I would go with 1.5" if you can get it. Kim On May 9, 2017 12:37 PM, "Irene & Steve Whitham" wrote: > Hello lacemakers, > > > > I'm thinking ahead to convention in July..I need to take a pillow for > Louise >

Re: [lace] CA. fires.

cer, tatter, needle lacer, crocheter, knotter or knitter) who has lost everything due to the fires, can you please contact me privately? Thanks, Kim Davis - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera.

Re: [lace] Jeri's Narratives

​I have found over the past year that I do not get most of Jeri's postings. I have found out about them when someone else replies, or when Devon posts them, but do not get them when Jeri posts them. As I recall, there was some sort of issue with this for many people which was discussed a few

Re: [lace] questions for you lace makers living in California in the 1980s

He probably would have met up with Kaethe Kliot (please double check spelling of her first name) from Lacis in Berkeley. It is known as Lacis now, but was first called The Lace Place. I do not know when the name changed precisely offhand, but you should be able to search that easily enough.

Re: [lace] questions for you lace makers living in California in the 1980s

In case anyone ever wants to look at hard copies, we have the complete set at The Lace Museum in Sunnyvale, CA. Kim​ - 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] questions for you lace makers living in California in the 1980s

set in our archive at The Lace Museum, in Sunnyvale, CA. Kim On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 9:05 AM, Kim Davis <k...@wirelace.net> wrote: > In case anyone ever wants to look at hard copies, we have the complete set > at The Lace Museum in Sunnyvale, CA. > > Kim​ > > >

Re: [lace] Fwd: Lace Magazine #169

​"​ Adele Shaak wrote:Back when I was doing embroidery, I recall there was a place in London where they sold real gold threads and purls, etc, for use in uniforms. Does anybody know if that company is still running - or better still, ​" Yes, I think you mean Benton and

Re: [lace] Question about early English lace

Elena, I would take this with a grain of salt. Some of the inventories that actually mention bone lace are likely to have been metal laces, which were certainly not "fine" in terms of diameter of the thread. Kim In Thomas Wright’s “Romance of the Lace Pillow,” on page 8 he makes a

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