Re: [lace] hand made paper bobbins
Wow! I might play over my Easter holiday if my brother's still got his technic lego around :oD I tried looking at the Lace Fairy page about using some sort of pulley system with a bit of string and I couldn't get my head around it at all - it didn't help that if I followed a link to the pictorial description, it appeared to be describing a different method. Unless I was extremely deluded, which is entirely possible. Randomly, I've just looked at the Lego homepage - for me in the UK, it's cheaper to buy a real winder but I would imagine that it's easier to find a Lego supplier that will deliver to the wilds of Australia or a local toyshop that will order stuff in than it is to order lace bits and bobs. Hlen At 15:13 09/03/2005, Sue Babbs wrote: Now if you are seriously into making your own equipment and happen to have Lego round the house: http://www.geocities.com/atatter.geo/kieth_enevoldsen.html -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.6.4 - Release Date: 07/03/2005 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lacemaking classes
Many thanks to everyone who emailed me regarding Ofsted inspection of lace classes. It was good to get so much advice from those who had already been through it! I'm sorry that I haven't had time to reply to you all individually (too much paperwork to do!). I was inspected this week. The inspector, who specialized in textiles (and had done a one-day workshop in lace!) spent about 30 mins going through my paperwork and making notes. I tried to explain that I didn't have a session plan, as it is impossible to know at what stage each student will be (ie if they have had time to reach that corner etc), or even which piece of lace they will bring in (some have more than one piece on the go and bring in whichever they are stuck on-or just fancy doing). I tried to explain that my students work through a sequence of patterns, each introducing new techniques, and that I kept a record of where they were at. She then went and spoke to each student. They were brilliant, showing her their files of samples, and she seemed very interested. Then she asked me to go outside for some feedback. These are the main points, it is important to keep this craft alive my beginners are learning very quickly my advanced students are producing exceptionally high quality lace I am flexible, allowing students to digress from the programme if there is something they wish to make, and that I judge them capable of tackling so far so good (I was beginning to relax) BUT I must have a session plan! although my students are learning, I am not planning their learning! I asked her to explain, as I just could not understand what she was saying. She got very red and agitated and said she was not allowed to give advice, I must speak to my line manager. I repeated that I was not asking for advice, but did not understand, she just said that her time was up and scuttled off to Dressmaking! I have asked my manager to explain it all when she gets her report. Apparently I will be graded, but not permitted to know my grade! Its like some sort of secret society. My students have been most supportive and if necessary we will set up a private class. I'm sorry this has been such a long message, but I feel much better having got it off my chest! Best wishes Christine (Oxford) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace Days (In Amherst New York USA?)
In a message dated 3/10/05 10:02:43 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: To let you all know the Amherst Museum Lace Guild is having a seminar June 4th and 5th 2005. Louise Colgan will be teaching Milanese Lace. There will be one day classes in begining lace net darning with Mary Lou Soulecki and Polymer Clay Beads with Kathy Fiete. For more information contact Joan Sulecki at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear - Judi? Thank you for sharing this information. My guess is that some people are wondering: Amherst? In what state/country? My old atlas gives the following possibilities: Nova Scotia, Canada Colorado USA Florida USA Maine USA (Of course, I know it is not in Maine!) Massachusetts USA Nebraska USA New Hampshire USA New York USA Ohio USA South Dakota USA Texas USA Virginia USA Wisconsin USA My guess is Upstate New York near Buffalo(?), only because I did a search for Amherst Museum Lace Guild. Please *everyone* remember that Arachne is *international*! Please include complete location information when you share important Lace Day notices. With more precise information, more people may decide to attend. And, some lace newsletter editors in neighboring areas may give your information to their members. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lace Day in Shrewsbury this Sat
Hi All, just a quick reminder of Shrewsbury Lacemakers' Lace Day on Sat 12th March at St Nicholas Church Hall, English Bridge, Shrewsbury. 10.00 to 4.00 Suppliers and speaker Heather Toomer. All welcome. Libby in currently sunny Shrewsbury, Shropshire UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lace Days
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Judith Bongiovanni [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Just an add on to the previous message about the Amherst Museum Lace Seminar. From the list of tutors, I assume that Amherst Museum is in the United States of America? Please remember that not all Arachnes are in the US, so wouldn't know where it was unless the country, and in your case, state, was mentioned - this information would also help those who are likely to be there on holiday (from other countries) know that there is something of lace interest going on, who may not know of the venue's existence otherwise. I think at times we all forget that we are not in the next room! If anyone will be in England (Staffordshire) at the beginning of June, and is interested, I am organising a lace day - email me for further details, or look in the current issue of Lace (117 - think that was January's - I'm proof reading 118 at the moment!). -- Jane Partridge -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.7.1 - Release Date: 09/03/2005 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Using Polyester thread
Catching up on back issues, but I don't think this point has been covered. One of my students made lace to go down the front of a polyester blouse and used polyester thread. No particular problems making the lace, but the reason for choosing the thread was that she was able to throw the blouse in the washing machine, and the lace then ironed up a treat with the same cool iron heat as the blouse. Jacquie - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Insect pins
Some while ago I ordered insect pins for lace making (I love them!) from the Checz Republic. I have just received an update in which they are offering stainless steel insect pins. Not sure I should forward the whole file to the lists, but will gladly forward to anyone interested enough to email me off list. Linda the one-handed string-a-holic in Oregon where the weather is t nice. Great for the orchids - scary for the forest - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Lacemaking classes
I asked her to explain, as I just could not understand what she was saying. She got very red and agitated and said she was not allowed to give advice, I must speak to my line manager. I repeated that I was not asking for advice, but did not understand, she just said that her time was up and scuttled off to Dressmaking! I have asked my manager to explain it all when she gets her report. Apparently I will be graded, but not permitted to know my grade! Its like some sort of secret society. Far be it from me to advise you regarding your job but you might like to have a read of the Freedom of Information Act which was first introduced in 2000 http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/2036.htm and which has now been updated and fully implemented to include the General Right of Access for all Information by public authorities which only came into force in January this year. http://www.cfoi.org.uk/foi311204pr.html You will have to check the facts but I believe that providing you only want information about yourself and you submit the request in writing you are entitled to find out information that is kept on file about yourself and they must submit it to you within 20 working days. Non Illegitimi Carborundum (Don't let the B*ds Grind You) Best of luck Jane Bawn PortchesterUK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Thread for Idrija Lace
Noelene A few weeks ago Anne Drew sent me some samples of cotton thread which she'd bought in Yugoslavia/Slovenia. One of them is size 30 - the words on the label are: Idrija Sukanec za Klekljanje, Mojka Jemc which I think translates to cotton thread for 'Idrija bobbin lace, made by Mokja Jemc'. Does anyone on the list speak/read Slovak language? Anyway the size 30 measured 3S/25 and it's in Addendum 2 list on my website. Brenda On 9 Mar 2005, at 20:05, Noelene Lafferty wrote: I'd like to try the pricking in Indrija Lace by Cook and Tratnik called Brains, because it looks like A Round Tuit, and I really must have A Round Tuit. But can anyone tell me exactly what Thread 30 cotton means. They say in the Description pag under threads that the numbering of cotton threads used in lacemaking is similar worldwide. But 30 Broder Machine is differerent to DMC Cordonnet is different from Coton a Broder is different to Finca and so on. And there is no 30 in Brok or Egyptian which are the most commonly used cotton threads in bobbin lacemaking. Noelene in Cooma I have a tatted Round Tuit, but that's not enough these days [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~nlafferty/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brenda http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/paternoster/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] For [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dear Helen, You have sent me a personal message with hair weaving as the subject. This has an attachment, and AOL has sent me a warning about opening it. I do not open attachments in order to avoid computer problems. Please send your text message to me without an attachment, and I'll be happy to read and reply. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace Day in Shrewsbury this Sat
Oh my, don't I wish I could be there! I've been to your lovely corner of the island (albeit in September), and had a very nice time. I even bought my first pair of fancy bobbins there--they are made of ebony, and I put black and white spangles on them, to remind me of the old buildings in your town. --Sue (who lives many, many miles away in almost-springlike Montana, where the first tulips and daffodils and crocus are starting to poke out of the ground) Libby Inglis wrote: Hi All, just a quick reminder of Shrewsbury Lacemakers' Lace Day on Sat 12th March at St Nicholas Church Hall, English Bridge, Shrewsbury. 10.00 to 4.00 Suppliers and speaker Heather Toomer. All welcome. Libby in currently sunny Shrewsbury, Shropshire UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Amherst Lace Days
Hello fellow gentle lacers, Sorry about being so scattered. Amherst Museum is in Amherst, New York, near Buffalo. Again, sorry. Judy - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Australian Tea Cosies
The World Tea Cosy Making Championship is now taking place in Queensland. Further details at:- www.murilla.qld.gov.au. I'm amazed that none of our Australian Arachnes alerted us to this event - nor all the other intriguing things that seem to go on in Murilla shire ! Best wishes from Linda Walton, (in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, U.K., where I have daffodils in bloom - very cheering). To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Insect pins
Some while ago I ordered insect pins for lace making (I love them!) from the Checz Republic. I have just received an update in which they are offering stainless steel insect pins. Not sure I should forward the whole file to the lists, but will gladly forward to anyone interested enough to email me off list. Linda the one-handed string-a-holic in Oregon where the weather is t nice. Great for the orchids - scary for the forest To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Australian Tea Cosies
How on earth did you come across such a fascinating competition, Linda!I had a look at the site and I particularly like this: There is no entry fee, no entry form and tea cosies will not be returned. Now doesn't that save on a lot of bother for all concerned! Noelene in Cooma [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~nlafferty/ - Original Message - From: Linda Walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lace Chat lace-chat@arachne.com Sent: Friday, 11 March, 2005 4:48 AM Subject: [lace-chat] Australian Tea Cosies The World Tea Cosy Making Championship is now taking place in Queensland. Further details at:- www.murilla.qld.gov.au. I'm amazed that none of our Australian Arachnes alerted us to this event - nor all the other intriguing things that seem to go on in Murilla shire ! Best wishes from Linda Walton, (in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, U.K., where I have daffodils in bloom - very cheering). To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] cotton warp quilts
Angela briefly coming out of lurkdom. I have finsihed the writing of my new Batsford book, 'The Embroiderers and Quilters Source Book' and it has gone off to tthe Far East to be printed. Now I am working on an in-depth Index. I am still following al the Digests, both lace and lace-chat. I am wondering if the cotton warp quilts are anything to do with the French Marseilles Quilts which were wadded with a cotton filling. These hand made quilts were copied by the weavers who included a cotton weft in the warp, copying the hand ones much to the distress of the workers.. The other thing it could refer to is the Warp Knitting by machine. This machine was invented sometime during the middle of the 19th century. It is slightly different from ordinary machine knitting in that the loops, or 'whales' go upwards, linking to the loops on either side, not to all the loops across the row as in knitting. Just a few thoughts. Angela in chilly Worcestershire UK [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Fw: TWO CHIMPANZEES AND A BLOND
This is another 'blonde' joke but I thought it was cute. Lorri TWO CHIMPANZEES AND A BLONDE A blonde lady motorist was two hours from San Diego- when she was flagged down by a man whose truck had broken down. The man walked up to her car and asked, Are you going to San Diego? Sure, answered the blonde , do you need a lift? Not for me. I'll be spending the next three hours fixing my truck. My problem is I've got two chimpanzees in the back which have to be delivered to the San Diego Zoo. They're a bit stressed already so I don't want to keep them on the road all day. Could you possibly take them to the zoo for me? I'll give you fifty dollars for your trouble. I'd be happy to, said the blonde. So the two chimpanzees were ushered into the back seat of the blonde's car and carefully strapped into their seat belts. Off they went. Five hours later, the truck driver was driving through the heart of San Diego when suddenly he was horrified!! There was the blonde walking down the street and holding hands with the two chimps, much to the amusement of the crowd. With a screech of brakes he pulled off the road and ran over to the blonde. What the heck are you doing here? he demanded, I gave you fifty dollars to take these chimpanzees to the zoo. Yes I know, and I did take them to the zoo said the blonde, but we had money left over---so we went to the movies!!! To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
