Re: [lace] real danger comming to the USA???????? or just a fluffy knit
hallo Mrs Irene, yes i will be there for the IOLI Lace guild convention we are making the whoe trip towards you specialy for you and we bring a lot of gooodies whit us as you know i m a real thread-aholic a yarn-maniac a textile obsesed creature yo have no idea. welll you will see for yourself and don't mind i am in therapy for it you show me a bit of thread fibers and i m like a child geting candy my mother told me reasontly ""'DO NOT ACCEPT THREADS FORM OLD LADYS lol lol why did you ask? do you want sometink in perticular from our range? you can always ask to bring it to the USA but huy the last shipment is leaving in 2 days many kind regards francis Whitham, Irene & Steve schreef: Dear Francis, This isn't an answer to your question but my curiosity.will you be in Los Angeles for the IOLI convention? Irene Whitham who's looking forward to her first IOLI convention, - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.386 / Virus Database: 270.13.5/2220 - Release Date: 07/05/09 17:54:00 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
RE: [lace] Anne is running out of thread... can anyone help, please?
Comcast don't seem to like all sorts of internet providersI can never get a reply from my normal email address to anyone on Comcast. I had to open a gmail account in order to reply. I can receive messages from Comcast, just have to use gmail to get the answer back to themmost frustrating, and it's not as if I'm with a small, obscure provider. Ruth (Sydney, Australia) -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of sueba...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, 7 July 2009 10:57 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Anne is running out of thread... can anyone help, please? Hi Erica I received your message, but obviously Comcast stopped you getting my response to it. Glad to have been able to offer to help. You are right Arachne members are very generous Sue - Original Message - From: "Erica McLeod" To: sueba...@comcast.net Sent: Monday, July 6, 2009 7:26:56 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: Re: [lace] Anne is running out of thread... can anyone help, B please? Sorry, Sue, my ISP has been blocked by Comcast, and I didn't notice your email address when I posted this reply earlier... B Erica McLeod B Coalgate, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] real danger comming to the USA???????? or just a fluffy knit
Francis, I've had no trouble knitting on US domestic flights, using circular needles (resin ones from http://www.knitdenise.com/ or wooden ones from http://www.knitpicks.com/needles/Wood_Knitting_Needles__L300306.html). I also knit in February from Miami to Barbados and back. After September 11, 2001 many airlines did not want knitting needles as they could be used as a weapon with their sharp points. The current TSA (Transportation Safety Administration) regulations allow knitting needles and scissors with pointed tips with blades less than 4 inches, http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm. Specific recommendations for knitting are at http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1252.shtm. Looks like metal needles are not recommended. I don't know what carrier you are using to cross the Atlantic, but these regulations should apply to US carriers. Your local airport security in Brussels may have differing regulations. A few other references http://knittingcrochet.suite101.com/article.cfm/knitting_crocheting_on_planes http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_you_carry_knitting_needles_on_an_airplane Beth, dodging summer thunderstorms in warm Albuquerque, New Mexico - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] Anne is running out of thread... can anyone help, please?
Hi Erica I received your message, but obviously Comcast stopped you getting my response to it. Glad to have been able to offer to help. You are right Arachne members are very generous Sue - Original Message - From: "Erica McLeod" To: sueba...@comcast.net Sent: Monday, July 6, 2009 7:26:56 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: Re: [lace] Anne is running out of thread... can anyone help,  please? Sorry, Sue, my ISP has been blocked by Comcast, and I didn't notice your email address when I posted this reply earlier...  Erica McLeod  Coalgate, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Subject: [lace] real danger comming to the USA???????? or just a fluffy knit
Hi Francis, I have taken bamboo knitting needles on transatlantic flights from the US and had no problem. You can also use them within the US but not on flights from Canada. I think you can even use metal ones in the US but as advised, better to check with your airline. I also would run a spare thread through my stitches just in case my needles got taken away. Hate to lose my stitches. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] real danger comming to the USA???????? or just a fluffy knit
Dear Francis, This isn't an answer to your question but my curiosity.will you be in Los Angeles for the IOLI convention? Irene Whitham who's looking forward to her first IOLI convention, - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Knitting on Planes
This discussion comes up in knitting groups a lot, and it varies by country. Interestingly most report that rules are stricter in other countries than the US of late, but as stated, contacting the airline you use is advised. As always, things can depend upon who you get and what kind of mood they are in that day as criteria can vary, sounding trite, but discussions show inconsistencies. My suggestion would be pliable needles such as Bryspun as they are very flexible and forgiving to hands and being stored, but only go down to 2 US, and come in dpns, straights and circs. Otherwise bamboo types tend to be forgiven more and naturally, avoid metal ones. Some bring a padded envelope, pre-self-addressed and stamped just in case, and either they (or occasionally a kind security guard), will post it for you. The goal would be to take a back-up set in your luggage if you wish to pass the time when flying as they just take them out of the knitting (so if lace, then place lifelines or have stitch holders, etc.) That is the bare bones I can provide in fair brevity. Best,Susan Reishus Francis Busschaert Subject: [lace] real danger comming to the USA or just a fluffy knit hallo dear Arachnes, i have a question i will be in a plain towards the big USA (brussels - ---chicagolosangeles) and i was wondering to "kill" the time by knittning on the plane but . it is towards the BIG USA so there will be probably problems ahaed .. has anyone reacently done this? and dident been put out of the plane over the atlantic whit a small dingorubberboat and one paddle i assume that they will say that i can ""kill"" more than time whit knitting needles if that is the case i think i feel greatly overestimated in my 007 bond capabilitys but . c'est la vie many kind regards francis - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] real danger comming to the USA???????? or just a fluffy knit
I've not travelled to the USA, but I did knit on the plane on the way to Prague last year. I did take wooden needles that didn't show up on the scanners tho, so I didn't actually declare to anyone that I had knitting needles with me. Lesley - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] real danger comming to the USA???????? or just a fluffy knit
I didn't have any problem leaving Ottawa with my knitting, but had to put it into my checked luggage at Heathrow. Be careful hoping to put things into an envelope and mail them back to yourself if they fail to pass security. There is a mailbox in Ottawa, but no mailbox in sight anywhere at Heathrow Terminal 3 (although I understand there is one in the arrivals lounge - perhaps so you can send a card to say you arrived?) Malvary in Ottawa - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] real danger comming to the USA???????? or just a fluffy knit
Alice, that's a great idea for passing the time on a long flight. Brenda On 6 Jul 2009, at 22:26, Alice Howell wrote: On my recent trip, I took a cardboard Kumihimo circle and made a bright cording/braid. I have a lot of fancy thick threads on little cardboard embroidery bobbins, and just used a variety of them. I now have about two yards of the braid and haven't come close to running out of thread on any of the bobbins. (To control the threads from unwinding on the bobbins, I used a tiny elastic band on each one. As my finished braid got long, I bundled it in another elastic band.) No pins. No scissors. No metal. No problem with the airlines, but a lot of curious looks from the people around me. Brenda in Allhallows, Kent http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/index.html - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] real danger comming to the USA???????? or just a fluffy knit
As Bev said, check the webpage of the airline(s) you are traveling on. Most of them allow knitting these days, but some do restrict it to plastic or wood needles, not metal. On the chance that some inspector got fussy and refused to let you have them, take old ones that you can lose without sorrow. In a pinch, you could pull the needles out of the knitting, and pick up the stitches later with others. Take a book with you...one that you can throw away after reading. And take your eye-mask to cover your eyes so you can hopefully get a bit of sleep on the long flight. Claim a pillow and blanket as soon as you get on board since they never have enough to go around. On my recent trip, I took a cardboard Kumihimo circle and made a bright cording/braid. I have a lot of fancy thick threads on little cardboard embroidery bobbins, and just used a variety of them. I now have about two yards of the braid and haven't come close to running out of thread on any of the bobbins. (To control the threads from unwinding on the bobbins, I used a tiny elastic band on each one. As my finished braid got long, I bundled it in another elastic band.) No pins. No scissors. No metal. No problem with the airlines, but a lot of curious looks from the people around me. Have a great trip! Alice in Oregon - Original Message i have a question i will be in a plain towards the big USA (brussels ---chicagolosangeles) and i was wondering to "kill" the time by knittning on the plane but . it is towards the BIG USA so there will be probably problems ahaed .. has anyone reacently done this? and dident been put out of the plane over the atlantic whit a small dingorubberboat and one paddle - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] real danger comming to the USA???????? or just a fluffy knit
Hi Francis. Last year, I flew to Europe ( Dallas, London, Amsterdam) and back with a sock on metal dpn's, and no one said any thing. Most of the time the needles will be allowed, but it is up to the individual screener or attendant. If the attendant on board does not allow you to knit, I think they just make you put it away. I only received interested questions like what are you making. I would carry a self addressed stamped envelop, so you can mail it home or to your designation if security doesn't allow it for some reason. But I have heard from lots of knitters who fly with a whole variety of needles without a problem. In London I had to throw out my babies juice boxes, but they let me keep my needles. HTH Cindy from Dallas, TX RavelryID: cinhad Blog: http://knittingyards.wordpress.com/ (updated 6/7/09) On Jul 6, 2009, at 3:08 PM, Francis Busschaert wrote: hallo dear Arachnes, i have a question i will be in a plain towards the big USA (brussels ---chicago losangeles) and i was wondering to "kill" the time by knittning on the plane but . it is towards the BIG USA so there will be probably problems ahaed .. has anyone reacently done this? and dident been put out of the plane over the atlantic whit a small dingorubberboat and one paddle i assume that they will say that i can ""kill"" more than time whit knitting needles if that is the case i think i feel greatly overestimated in my 007 bond capabilitys but . c'est la vie many kind regards francis - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] real danger comming to the USA???????? or just a fluffy knit
But did you use them on the plane, did the flight-staff said anything about it ? I wanna use them in the cabin ... to pas some time Francis, Annelore Stone schreef: Hello, I have had wooden knitting needles in my carry on, and they didn't show up on the scanner I guess. They passed OK. When I came back from Frankfurt in May I brought a fairly large--a size 3 crochet hook, 1/2 plastic and 1/2 metal, and they didn't take that away from me. Of course that has a fairly large rounded metal tip. Annelore Stone in the shadow of Mt. Rainier in the Great State of Washington - Original Message - From: "Francis Busschaert" To: Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 1:08 PM Subject: [lace] real danger comming to the USA or just a fluffy knit hallo dear Arachnes, i have a question i will be in a plain towards the big USA (brussels ---chicagolosangeles) and i was wondering to "kill" the time by knittning on the plane but . it is towards the BIG USA so there will be probably problems ahaed .. has anyone reacently done this? and dident been put out of the plane over the atlantic whit a small dingorubberboat and one paddle i assume that they will say that i can ""kill"" more than time whit knitting needles if that is the case i think i feel greatly overestimated in my 007 bond capabilitys but . c'est la vie many kind regards francis - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.13.5/2220 - Release Date: 07/05/09 17:54:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.386 / Virus Database: 270.13.5/2220 - Release Date: 07/05/09 17:54:00 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] real danger comming to the USA???????? or just a fluffy knit
Hello Francis and everyone on arachne Some free advice is to check with the airline on their website where you should find a list of what is/isn't allowed in the carry-on luggage on an international flight. If you cannot knit you could rehearse your lines for the next movie ;) On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 1:08 PM, Francis Busschaert < francis.busscha...@telenet.be> wrote: > hallo dear Arachnes, > > i have a question > i will be in a plain towards the big USA (brussels > ---chicagolosangeles) > and i was wondering to "kill" the time by knittning on the plane > but . it is towards the BIG USA so there will be probably problems > ahaed .. > -- Bev in Shirley BC, near Sooke on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] real danger comming to the USA???????? or just a fluffy knit
hallo dear Arachnes, i have a question i will be in a plain towards the big USA (brussels ---chicagolosangeles) and i was wondering to "kill" the time by knittning on the plane but . it is towards the BIG USA so there will be probably problems ahaed .. has anyone reacently done this? and dident been put out of the plane over the atlantic whit a small dingorubberboat and one paddle i assume that they will say that i can ""kill"" more than time whit knitting needles if that is the case i think i feel greatly overestimated in my 007 bond capabilitys but . c'est la vie many kind regards francis - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Re: looking for Tina Allen
Sorry sending this over the list but all my mails to Tina came back. Tina, if you are still o the list please contact me privately. Ilske - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Sweet Briar report- a little late
I have been home from Sweet Briar for a week. Unfortunately a few things broke in my house during that week, so it has been a week of dealing with repairmen. Looking back on the Sweet Briar week, I have to say that my memory is of a totally pleasant week. There was nothing unpleasant. Pleasant accommodations, pleasant class, pleasant company. Most of all, totally unlimited lacemaking. As I took Michael's class in Binche, it was possible to work from 8:30 in the morning until any time at night, although he tended to leave at about 8:30 pm. When one is doing something as totally absorbing and complicated as Binche, it is nice to have hours and hours to spend on it. I believe I actually completed a couple of inches in this week! Typically, I worked from 8:30am to 9pm, taking somewhat unhurried breaks since I knew there was no limit on time. The fact that you could work in the classroom, and not have to port all the stuff back to the room if you wanted to work at night was a wonderful boon. This event is totally unlike the convention in that there are no distractions from pure lacemaking. I like the convention, too, with more talks, entertainments, displays, a wider group of lacemakers, a more hurried atmosphere and more excitement, more vending, more politics (the Annual Meeting). Sweet Briar, on the other hand, is a totally relaxing lace immersion. Kudos to Clay for putting on such a seamless event. Devon **Looking for love this summer? Find it now on AOL Personals. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
