[lace] Prague
Hello Spiders Within a litle less than 2 weeks I'm visiting Prague with my husband for a short holiday. What lace shops/exibitions could there be left in the city? I tried a German list but the only answer I got was the national museum. But I also vaguely remember stories about shops closing down as soon as the owners spotted OIDFA visitors. So there must be more. Jo Falkink - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Finca threads.
Hi, I don't know if you realise but we, Biggins, are Presencia UK. We do know of the difference in ticket (thickness) but we here in the UK give information without threads helping the customers to know which threads they need. Though having worked lots of it in our patterns I would disagree as it being two tickets difference, only one. We have found in our previously designed patterns which we worked samples to see, you go up a number, not two. The new patterns are all being designed in Finca. Mind you it is all a matter of taste and choice. I was interested in your comment on sewing with Finca as I have not tried that. Best wishes and many thanks, Vivienne. KEEP LACING, TATTING, CROCHETING AND EMBROIDERING, VIVIENNE, BIGGINS - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] books and articles wanted
Out of curiosity, is the 1923 date a fixed in stone (perhaps for 5 or 10 years?) or an 82 years before now date that has been decided on as a suitable period for the cut off point? In that case, does it move on a year each year, ie next year 1924 books can be used? Jacquie - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Bruges
On Saturday, April 16, 2005, at 10:36 PM, Clay Blackwell wrote: Bruges (which she pronounced BRU-gah). That's because Bruges is the French version of the name. Brugge is the Flemish/Dutch version. Margot Walker in Halifax on the east coast of Canada Visit the Seaspray Guild of Lacemakers web site: http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/quinbot/seaspray/SeasprayLaceGuild.html - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] 3D lace flower
Hello, Last year at the lace festival in Tønder I saw a 3D lace flower that I would like very much to make but I haven't been able to find the pattern. Could any of you please help me to identify it? If you e-mail me privately I will send a photo. I was told it came from an English book, that was all the information I could get about it. Ann-Marie Andersson Sweden - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] 3D lace flower
Hi Ann-Marie - You may hear from some who refer you to Cathy Belleville's Rosa Libre lace, but since her book has just recently come out, I doubt if that is the pattern you're referring to. I have a copy of Joyce Willmot's Lace Flowers which was published by Ruth Bean in 1987. I actually got my copy from Barnes Noble online a little over two years ago, so it probably is still available. ISBN 0 903585 23 5. Send me a picture, and I'll see if it's in this book. Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Original Message] From: Ann-Marie Andersson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Arachne [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 4/17/2005 3:05:43 PM Subject: [lace] 3D lace flower Hello, Last year at the lace festival in Tønder I saw a 3D lace flower that I would like very much to make but I haven't been able to find the pattern. Could any of you please help me to identify it? If you e-mail me privately I will send a photo. I was told it came from an English book, that was all the information I could get about it. Ann-Marie Andersson Sweden - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Prague
Mojn Jo Try to go to the national museum and ask them if they know where there is more exhibitions/shop fore lace. Dorte www.f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/dorte_zielke/my_photos - Original Message - From: J.Falkink-Pol [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 9:17 AM Subject: [lace] Prague Denne mail er blevet scannet for virus af TDC Mailfilter. Hello Spiders Within a litle less than 2 weeks I'm visiting Prague with my husband for a short holiday. What lace shops/exibitions could there be left in the city? I tried a German list but the only answer I got was the national museum. But I also vaguely remember stories about shops closing down as soon as the owners spotted OIDFA visitors. So there must be more. Jo Falkink - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.10 - Release Date: 14-04-2005 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] raffle - this must be a record
Sorry Jacqui, but I don't think so. I did a raffle for 12 pairs of Maltese bobbins Christmas 2003 and I received 129 entries! Until then I hadn't appreciated just how many are/were on the arachne list. Nicky in Suffolk Well, I think this must be some kind of record! We had 55 responses. I will be posting your spiders to you as soon as possible. Enjoy them. Regards Jacqui Butler ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] books and articles wanted
Out of curiosity, is the 1923 date a fixed in stone (perhaps for 5 or 10 years?) or an 82 years before now date that has been decided on as a suitable period for the cut off point? In that case, does it move on a year each year, ie next year 1924 books can be used? No, the 1923 is fixed in stone. After 1923 you switch to date of the author's death plus 50 years (in Canada anyway, I don't know if the UK decided on the same number of years - in the US I think they went for more) But you also need to be careful because some authors donate their works in perpetuity to an institution (university or something) and their works will never be out of copyright. Generally these are famous authors, though, not little lace enthusiasts ;-) Adele North Vancouver, BC (west coast of Canada) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Newby from Texas
Hi, My name is Andrea Blodgett. I sign my e-mails Andy in Texas. I have never tried Bobbin lace before and am just now ordering a book on how to do it before I invest in the supplies. A friend suggested using pencils for bobbins and a sofa pillow. I will be lurking for a while to see what is hapening on this list. Glad to be here and I am sure I will become addicted to it as soon as I master the stitches. A little about myself- - I enjoy Crazy Quilting, Lace dyeing, collecting antique lace, embroidery, beading, sane quilting, genealogy and dollhouse miniatures. I am a member of Embroiders Guild of America and am treasurer for my chapter in The Woodlands, Texas. I am president of The Bee Crazy club for crazy quilts and a member of another Crazy Quilt club. I am 61, soon to be 62 and semi retired. I work 3 days a week at the company I retired from in 2000 (Saudi Arabian Airlines). As you can see my 4 remaining days of the week are taken up with many hobbies. I often stay up until the wee hours of the morning talking on-line. My husband, Doug, is also retired and his hobby is Live steam trains that you can ride on. Our son, Dale, age 38 is still living at home and working. So I shall lurk for a while until I am knowledgable to ask intelligent questions. Andy in Texas Andy Blodgett Life is short. Eat dessert first. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Newby from Texas
Welcome to the list Andy. I am sure you will find this a very talented and sharing group of lacemakers. I am not sure, tho', about your friend who suggested a sofa pillow and pencils!Sounds like a pre-internet act of desperation. I hope that your friend also told you that lace making is an incurable disease. A lovely, wonderful disease. Happy Lacing BarbE There's always a lot to be thankful for if you take time to look for it. For example I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt. - Original Message - From: Andy Blodgett To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 12:14 PM Subject: [lace] Newby from Texas Hi, My name is Andrea Blodgett. I sign my e-mails Andy in Texas. I have never tried Bobbin lace before and am just now ordering a book on how to do it before I invest in the supplies. A friend suggested using pencils for bobbins and a sofa pillow. I will be lurking for a while to see what is hapening on this list. Glad to be here and I am sure I will become addicted to it as soon as I master the stitches. A little about myself- - I enjoy Crazy Quilting, Lace dyeing, collecting antique lace, embroidery, beading, sane quilting, genealogy and dollhouse miniatures. I am a member of Embroiders Guild of America and am treasurer for my chapter in The Woodlands, Texas. I am president of The Bee Crazy club for crazy quilts and a member of another Crazy Quilt club. I am 61, soon to be 62 and semi retired. I work 3 days a week at the company I retired from in 2000 (Saudi Arabian Airlines). As you can see my 4 remaining days of the week are taken up with many hobbies. I often stay up until the wee hours of the morning talking on-line. My husband, Doug, is also retired and his hobby is Live steam trains that you can ride on. Our son, Dale, age 38 is still living at home and working. So I shall lurk for a while until I am knowledgable to ask intelligent questions. Andy in Texas Andy Blodgett Life is short. Eat dessert first. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] 3D lace flower
Somehow, I accidentally deleted the original inquiry from Sweden. At about the same time as the Tonder gathering of lacemakers in 2004 (which you attended), there was the OIDFA convention in Prague. In Prague, Jana Novak (of Denmark) was selling Rosemary Shepherd's brand new 28-page booklet of instructions and prickings: Bobbin Lace - Fantasy Flowers ISBN 0-9591235-2-1. Rosemary is from Australia. This could be what you seek. Sorry, for security reasons I do not open attachments, so sending a picture to me will not be of help. With the ISBN number, perhaps you can find a photo of the book. There is a very colorful photo of the flowers (which have stems) on the cover. Jeri Ames in Maine USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Pompi Perry in Pittsburgh
Had a lovely time Friday night with the Pittsburgh Lace Group and Pompi Perry's lecture. They were very welcoming to a visiting lacemaker. Pompi's slides were most helpful in illustrating her discussion of polychrome blonde. I was just sorry I wasn't able to take her workshop yesterday and today. Her class demonstration samples were great too! What a lot to learn in the future! Robin P. was lovely to meet in person, and very helpful in looking at the lace books and deciding what is worth looking further at. Tracy the Lacemaker had sent some of her inventory (she was up with the tatters in Hector), so I had a book fix before Denver. Snowgoose had been coming to the Fiber Arts Fiesta in Albuquerque (end of May every other year) but we won't have a lace vendor this year. However Louise Colgan will be judging the lace entries and leading a Milanese Workshop, so we still feel blessed. I was even able to pass on a substitution. Having used my suitcase space for nephew's graduation present, there was no room for a lace pillow, so I planned to make a quick pink polystyrene insulation block pillow for the hanky I planned to work on for my cousin undergoing chemo. We picked up pizza on the way home from the airport and I decided the 18 pizza box was faster than constructing a plywood box for the blocks. Picking up clean boxes from the pizzeria the next day and a little bit of duct tape later, I was in business. Betsy decided that was a fine tip to use in a pinch later. Even carried the pillow to nephew's soccer practice, and spread the knowledge of bobbin lace a little further. Actually one of the moms had seen lacemaking in Bruges, so knew what I was doing, but I sat between two dads and answered questions. Beth from Albuquerque (temporarily in Pittsburgh) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lace jewelry
Hi All, Sylvie asked about ideas for lace jewelry. I made a choker necklace in Battenberg combining gold tape, black tape with a gold thread in it and black Mettler sewing thread (the only thing suitable I could get in town immediately). It looks very nice if I do say so myself. It's a fairly geometric design since I'm not too frilly. It's about an inch wide and I do look good in that style. However, a half inch wide (1-1/4 cm) looks great if your neck is not too long. Some of the beautiful insertions I've seen you BLers make would be lovely. Not very conservation minded but good for Devon's Campaign for Modern Lace! I also have a NL flower that I wear on my cotton sweaters. I've made a few of those to give away. I also designed a star for my Goddaughter who does not seem too flowery to me G. A swoosh or curlicue would make a nice pin too - any thread, any color. If you were willing to put a lot of time into the piece the designs I've seen for Withof would be lovely! I also wear a lot of scarves, particularly in winter. How about a motif on the corner of a scarf. If you made a triangular scarf the lace could even float over your skin (in the summer) giving it more depth. Or you could sew the lace on to the scarf and not cut out behind it. Jane in Vermont, USA where it's 75F (24C - I'd better make my conversion chart more readable I almost put 162C - no I don't live on Venus G) (I do realize Venus is hotter than that, just kidding). [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] 'Further Steps in Honiton Lace' on ebay
A copy of this hard-to-find book Further Steps in Honiton Lace' by Suzanne Thompson is for sale on ebay. Starting bid GBP5.00. The seller will post worldwide. I know several people are interested in this. I came across the copy I have purely by chance, having been looking for it for a couple of years. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=64290item=8302022785rd=1 or search for item number 8302022785. Jean in Poole - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] books and articles wanted
On Sun, 17 Apr 2005 09:53:13 -0700, Adele wrote: No, the 1923 is fixed in stone. After 1923 you switch to date of the author's death plus 50 years (in Canada anyway, I don't know if the UK decided on the same number of years - in the US I think they went for more) UK is date of death plus 60 years. This is the same for all European Union countries, so that includes France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, in fact many of the big lacemaking countries. But you also need to be careful because some authors donate their works in perpetuity to an institution (university or something) and their works will never be out of copyright. Generally these are famous authors, though, not little lace enthusiasts ;-) That must be a law in the country concerned; it can't be done in perpetuity in UK. Copyrights held by institutions expire just like all other copyrights. J M Barrie wanted to donate the royalties from Peter Pan to benefit a childrens' hospital in perpetuity. There had to be a clause specially included in an Act of Parliament to make it possible. -- Brought up in the provinces in the Forties and Fifties one learned early that life is generally something that happens elsewhere. - Alan Bennett Steph Peters, Manchester, England [EMAIL PROTECTED] Scanned by WinProxy http://www.Ositis.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] New Member / Obtaining Bobbins
On Sat, 16 Apr 2005 14:44:11 -0500, you wrote: This is all I've ever seen on it. I think you will have to do as she says and: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] for the catalogue. I know nothing more about them. Sorry Sue Hi Sue, I would love to look at this web but only one page comes up. Is there more to it? Bren Sue Babbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is the nearest supplier to Wrexham, that I know of: http://www.lacemaking.co.uk/ This is one of my two closest suppliers - the other is Jacqui Southworth of Larkholme Lace. I have been to the current shop once, and purchased from Church Meadow Crafts many times, mostly at lace days. I bought my very first pillow and other beginners equipment at the previous shop. Lynn is a general supplier - pillows, bobbins, threads, beads, books and so on. I wouldn't hesitate in buying general requirements from her, but would look for the a greater range of Midlands bobbins from a bobbin specialist like Larkholme Lace. Bren, almost all lace equipment purchases in UK are either at lace days or by mail order. The best thing that you can do is decide what you want, find out who supplies it, then arrange for mail order purchases to be sent to Wrexham. -- Brought up in the provinces in the Forties and Fifties one learned early that life is generally something that happens elsewhere. - Alan Bennett Steph Peters, Manchester, England [EMAIL PROTECTED] Scanned by WinProxy http://www.Ositis.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Newby from Texas
On Sun, 17 Apr 2005 13:31:56 -0500, BarbE wrote: Welcome to the list Andy. I am sure you will find this a very talented and sharing group of lacemakers. I am not sure, tho', about your friend who suggested a sofa pillow and pencils!Sounds like a pre-internet act of desperation. Doesn't sound that bad to me. I had my first try with crochet cotton wrapped around clothes pegs putting the pins into cork ceiling tiles. One small bookmark was enough to get me hooked and convince me to buy some better equipment. The sofa pillow will probably be too soft - try to find a piece of stiff foam instead. -- The unexamined life is not worth living. Plato Steph Peters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tatting, lace stitching page http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/index.htm Scanned by WinProxy http://www.Ositis.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Newby from Texas
Hi Andy, Welcome to Arachne! I too joined (9 years ago!) before I started bobbin lace. I live in a small town in Australia, no lace teachers, so I taught myself from a book and got (and still get) lots of help from the list over the years. Please consult us before you purchase any equipment - there are a couple of things to be warned about, like a horror kit for beginners which should be avoided at all costs! Perhaps there is a member already in your area who might be able to help get you started. From the signature line on your email, you sound like the kind of person who will enjoy this group a lot! Noelene in Cooma [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]
Re: [lace] Newby from Texas
I am about 30 miles North of Houston in Spring, Texas near I-45 Andy in Texas Pene Piip [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Welcome to Arachne, Andy, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. You didn't say where you are in Texas. Please tell us. There are 6 lace groups in Texas, so there is a chance there is a group near you. Penelope Piip An Australian living in the City of Tartu, Estonia - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Andy Blodgett Life is short. Eat dessert first. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Russian Music
Dear friends, For Jane and anyone else who is interested, The wedding of Prince Charles to the now Duchesse of Cornwall, in The Service of Prayer and Dedication, after the first reading, it was followed by the choir singing a Russian version, of The Creed, set to music by Aleksandr Gretchaninov. The full order of Service was printed in my daily paper, hope this helps. Kind regards, Pauline in Somerset. U.K. www.wincanton-uk.com To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
