Re: [lace] Victoria Albert, lace availability
In a message dated 07/08/2009 04:25:27 GMT Standard Time, dmt11h...@aol.com writes: Does anyone know if the lace room at the V A is currently open? Asking a different question, does anyone know if the VA will answer an e-mail if Clay was to contact them direct. If this is an important part of your trip, it seems to me that it would be safer to go straight to the horse's mouth to get an accurate answer. And if you were to take a print out of their reply with you and find something less-than-expected when you arrive, you would be in a stronger position to be able to pursuade them to take special steps for you. Jacquie in Lincolnshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] lace room at the VA
Hi Devon I was at the VA just 4/5 few weeks ago for an appointment, and in our break at lunch time we went along to the lace room but it was closed. We asked about why and were told that because of its location within the museum, if they are short of staff for room watching (can't think of the correct term) this is one of the easiest and more convenient rooms to close, because it's not a through room (if I remember correctly). We were told that if we were wanting to specifically view the lace room to ring on the morning of a visit, before travelling to check that it would be open first. We commented that that could be rather difficult for those living further afield, we had had to leave home by 4.00am to get to the VA for our 10.00am appointment that day We got the distinct impression that lace is very much bottom of the pile so to speak. We didn't find any postcards of lace in the shop and only one book on the shelves. So if you do go ring them on the morning you plan to visit and check first. regards Nicky in Suffolk - 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] Shops
I discovered a new lace shop last weekend in Scarborough, Yorkshire (UK). It's a craft shop under the market building and has been taken over by a lady who makes lace. She's in the process of increasing her lace stocks and has some lovely bobbins at the moment. (I only bought one pair!) So if anyone's in the area, she's worth a visit and should get move so over time. 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] Victoria Albert, lace availability
I wish I were going to London next month, but the person who is going is Devon. Still, I think she probably got this message. Clay laceandb...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 07/08/2009 04:25:27 GMT Standard Time, dmt11h...@aol.com writes: Does anyone know if the lace room at the V A is currently open? Asking a different question, does anyone know if the VA will answer an e-mail if Clay was to contact them direct. If this is an important part of your trip, it seems to me that it would be safer to go straight to the horse's mouth to get an accurate answer. And if you were to take a print out of their reply with you and find something less-than-expected when you arrive, you would be in a stronger position to be able to pursuade them to take special steps for you. Jacquie in Lincolnshire - 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
[lace] Re: [lace-chat] gasoline smell
Hi Alice I'm moving this to Lace as it *is* relevant as some of your lace got contaminated, and you are more likely to get answers. Fortunately it's not a problem I've had to deal with, but I have a question for you - by 'gas' do you mean petrol or diesel? Petrol is what most cars used until quite recently, diesel is what trucks and lorries use. Petrol is much more flamable, but very volatile and I would have thought that a few days in fresh air would solve the problem.In road traffic accidents petrol spillage is a fire hazard. Diesel is oiler and I guess would be much more difficult to deal with. A diesel spillage makes the road very slippery and needs sand applied to it to stop other vehicles from skidding. Brenda On 7 Aug 2009, at 18:00, Alice Howell wrote: I'm very annoyed at my DH. He put a gas can in my car trunk, with my lace stuff. It tipped over and spilled on my lace display board, as well as on the carpet of my new car. The display board is ruined...soaked. I pulled the lace pieces off if immediately, but about 1/3 of them smelled. I did some quick research on the web, and currently have the pieces soaking in water with white vinegar. The top carpet piece from my car trunk can't be cleaned that way (I pulled it out)and I'm trying to figure out what to do with it. I have baking soda spread out on paper in my car (trunk and back seat) to try to get rid of the smell left in the car. There must have been a bit that went all the way to the carpet that is glued to the sides/bottom of the trunk. Any suggestions? Anyone else dealt with this problem? Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com. Brenda in Allhallows paternos...@appleshack.com http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/ - 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: gasoline smell part 2
In the USA, 'gas' is what we call petrol. It was clear...left no marks... but the smell drives me nuts. All the cleaning suggestions for fabrics end with saying NOT to dry it in a dryer because any residue could combust. Drying in air is recommended until any trace of odor is gone. I may have to wash, rinse, re-soak my lace for several days before it's clear of the stuff. About a dozen lace pieces got it, so far. I'm re-checking the rest of the display items just in case I missed some the first time through. I know that I wanted a new board for display since a recent demo in wet weather warped it, but I really didn't plan to do it right now. A small table, a box, my planing book,and some other things got caught in it too. I keep finding more things that smell. The display board was foam board, so it started to dissolve, or at least get very soft. Alice in Oregon -- overcast, and supposed to rain, so I can't leave the car windows open today. - Original Message From: Brenda Paternoster paternos...@appleshack.com To: Alice Howell lacel...@verizon.net Cc: Arachne lace@arachne.com Sent: Friday, August 7, 2009 1:57:36 PM Subject: Re: [lace-chat] gasoline smell Hi Alice I'm moving this to Lace as it *is* relevant as some of your lace got contaminated, and you are more likely to get answers. Fortunately it's not a problem I've had to deal with, but I have a question for you - by 'gas' do you mean petrol or diesel? Petrol is what most cars used until quite recently, diesel is what trucks and lorries use. Petrol is much more flamable, but very volatile and I would have thought that a few days in fresh air would solve the problem.In road traffic accidents petrol spillage is a fire hazard. Diesel is oiler and I guess would be much more difficult to deal with. A diesel spillage makes the road very slippery and needs sand applied to it to stop other vehicles from skidding. Brenda On 7 Aug 2009, at 18:00, Alice Howell wrote: I'm very annoyed at my DH. He put a gas can in my car trunk, with my lace stuff. It tipped over and spilled on my lace display board, as well as on the carpet of my new car. The display board is ruined...soaked. I pulled the lace pieces off if immediately, but about 1/3 of them smelled. I did some quick research on the web, and currently have the pieces soaking in water with white vinegar. The top carpet piece from my car trunk can't be cleaned that way (I pulled it out)and I'm trying to figure out what to do with it. I have baking soda spread out on paper in my car (trunk and back seat) to try to get rid of the smell left in the car. There must have been a bit that went all the way to the carpet that is glued to the sides/bottom of the trunk. Any suggestions? Anyone else dealt with this problem? Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com. Brenda in Allhallows paternos...@appleshack.com http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/ - 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: [lace-chat] Re: gasoline smell part 2
Alice, how about if you get some of the charcoal that is sold in pharmacies to be ingested when someone swallows something poisonous? If you spread some of the charcoal on a flat surface, put a layer of lightweight cloth over it, put your lace on that, another layer of cloth, and then generously cover with the charcoal, perhaps the charcoal would absorb the gas fumes as well as any lingering moisture. Obviously I'm suggesting the cloth sandwich to keep the charcoal dust out of your lace. I imagine that it would take a good long rest for the smell to be absorbed, but I don't think it would do any harm, and could do a lot of good. Other options might be silica gel or the gel/charcoal combination that they sometimes package with medications. Clay Alice Howell wrote: In the USA, 'gas' is what we call petrol. It was clear...left no marks... but the smell drives me nuts. All the cleaning suggestions for fabrics end with saying NOT to dry it in a dryer because any residue could combust. Drying in air is recommended until any trace of odor is gone. I may have to wash, rinse, re-soak my lace for several days before it's clear of the stuff. About a dozen lace pieces got it, so far. I'm re-checking the rest of the display items just in case I missed some the first time through. I know that I wanted a new board for display since a recent demo in wet weather warped it, but I really didn't plan to do it right now. A small table, a box, my planing book,and some other things got caught in it too. I keep finding more things that smell. The display board was foam board, so it started to dissolve, or at least get very soft. Alice in Oregon -- overcast, and supposed to rain, so I can't leave the car windows open today. - Original Message From: Brenda Paternoster paternos...@appleshack.com To: Alice Howell lacel...@verizon.net Cc: Arachne lace@arachne.com Sent: Friday, August 7, 2009 1:57:36 PM Subject: Re: [lace-chat] gasoline smell Hi Alice I'm moving this to Lace as it *is* relevant as some of your lace got contaminated, and you are more likely to get answers. Fortunately it's not a problem I've had to deal with, but I have a question for you - by 'gas' do you mean petrol or diesel? Petrol is what most cars used until quite recently, diesel is what trucks and lorries use. Petrol is much more flamable, but very volatile and I would have thought that a few days in fresh air would solve the problem.In road traffic accidents petrol spillage is a fire hazard. Diesel is oiler and I guess would be much more difficult to deal with. A diesel spillage makes the road very slippery and needs sand applied to it to stop other vehicles from skidding. Brenda On 7 Aug 2009, at 18:00, Alice Howell wrote: I'm very annoyed at my DH. He put a gas can in my car trunk, with my lace stuff. It tipped over and spilled on my lace display board, as well as on the carpet of my new car. The display board is ruined...soaked. I pulled the lace pieces off if immediately, but about 1/3 of them smelled. I did some quick research on the web, and currently have the pieces soaking in water with white vinegar. The top carpet piece from my car trunk can't be cleaned that way (I pulled it out)and I'm trying to figure out what to do with it. I have baking soda spread out on paper in my car (trunk and back seat) to try to get rid of the smell left in the car. There must have been a bit that went all the way to the carpet that is glued to the sides/bottom of the trunk. Any suggestions? Anyone else dealt with this problem? Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com. Brenda in Allhallows paternos...@appleshack.com http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/ To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat 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] Re: gasoline smell part 2
And a follow up question, Alice.Just *when* is the divorce??!! (VBG) Ruth -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Alice Howell Sent: Saturday, 8 August 2009 8:05 AM To: Brenda Paternoster Cc: Arachne; lace-c...@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Re: gasoline smell part 2 In the USA, 'gas' is what we call petrol. It was clear...left no marks... but the smell drives me nuts. All the cleaning suggestions for fabrics end with saying NOT to dry it in a dryer because any residue could combust. Drying in air is recommended until any trace of odor is gone. I may have to wash, rinse, re-soak my lace for several days before it's clear of the stuff. About a dozen lace pieces got it, so far. I'm re-checking the rest of the display items just in case I missed some the first time through. I know that I wanted a new board for display since a recent demo in wet weather warped it, but I really didn't plan to do it right now. A small table, a box, my planing book,and some other things got caught in it too. I keep finding more things that smell. The display board was foam board, so it started to dissolve, or at least get very soft. Alice in Oregon -- overcast, and supposed to rain, so I can't leave the car windows open today. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Report on the IOLI Convention
Hello all, I second that the convention was great. The organizers did a great job, there is an unbelieveable amount of work that goes into a function like this, up front and behind the scenes. Thank you so very much! I was in aawww of all the favours that we got, my dining room table is still full of all my goodies and lace stuff that I want to enjoy still. My classes were great, I took Tønder lace with Marianne Stang from Germany, where we learned the technicalities of Tønder Lace. For a Wednesday class I took Hedgehog Mania with Lia Baumeister, where we could chose what technique we wanted to work a Hedgehog in, I chose Russian Tape. Saturday class was Organized Chaos with Jean Leader, oh my.the possibilities, all I need is time. All 3 classes so very different, but oh so much fun. Saturday afternoon, I took a beaded bobbin course with Karen Calhoun, a great way to end the convention.a finished beaded bobbin! I now have 4 new works in progress..can't decide which I want to work on! The vendors room.Wow, a lacemakers dream! Looking forward to Portland, 2010! Irene Whitham Surrey, BC [lace] Report on the IOLI Convention Patsy A. Goodman Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:09:12 -0700 Hi, Got back from the IOLI Convention late Saturday afternoon. It was one hectic, whirlwind week. Ending in total exhaustion. After checking in on Sunday, then registering, we received lovely navy blue canvas bags and our class schedule, along with a few goodies in our bags. That night was an ice cream social, we renewed old friendships and met a few new friends. Monday started off early with classes. My morning class was with Bridget Cook. Walked into class and there is Bridget with a neck brace. Seems the week before she had fallen and broken a bone in her neck. She was supposed to be home in bed but just had to come to convention. I took her class in Idrija lace. This was an enjoyable class, with some good humor thrown in. My afternoon class was with Louise Colgan in Lace Fans. I felt that Louise was one fantastic instructor. I couldn't believe that she had five different techniques that she was teaching in one class, and was able to switch from one kind of lace to another as she went around the room from one person to the next. She knew exactly where each student was in the patterns and was able to help with everyone. On Wednesday most of the people went on the tours, but with me in a handicap scooter I choose to take an other class. I took Gros Point de Venise with Sylvia Muraria. This was a very intense class and she tried to squeeze in too much in such a short time frame. She was a good teacher but I think this class should have been stretched out to a four day class. The vendors room -- there were loads of vendors to choose from. Threads as far as the eye could see. Pillows, bobbins, gadgets of all kinds. Some beautiful carved bobbins. And books, if one dealer didn't have what you wanted the next one did. Even jewelry. Some fantastic hand made silver lace pieces. They even created a combination necklace, brooch piece of a lacemaker making her lace. It was beautiful but my funds didn't allow me to make that purchase. I attended the Arachne lunch. It was nice and we had Bridget Cook give the speech. Then there was the breakfast buffet and I don't think anyone went away hungry from that. Friday evening was the big banquet and everyone was dressed up for the occasion, with many wearing lovely pieces of lace to show off. A lovely couple danced for us and the white dress the lady wore had yards of beautiful hand made lace. Myself and Linda Knott accepted our IOLI Charter for our new group of lacemakers called The Chula Bobbin Lacers. There were meetings and programs every night. There was the big Tat Off, with also the Crochet and Bobbin Lace events. I only stayed for the first competition of the Tat Off and I was just too tired to stay for any of the rest. My purchases were way too many. But I'm sure the vendors were happy. : ) So many of the familiar teachers were there including Georgia Seitz. There were loads and loads of raffle prizes given away every day. A wonderful time was had by all, but one lady who had a bad experience, I'm sorry to say. That will be her story to tell. I've still got a lot of sleep to catch up on. Patsy A. Goodman Chula Vista, CA, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Petrol/gasoline smell
Dear Alice, I do know that the deodorizer, Febreeze© is used by people who clear houses/rooms where dead people have been for awhile. We had a horrible dead mouse-odor and could not find the source. We phoned our friendly mortician who gave us the name of the cleaning crew who gave us Febreeze © as the only good deodorant. It worked! If it works on a pathological death, would not one think it would work on petrol fumes? Let us know... Sorry about the lace. Betty Ann in Roanoke, Virginia USA On 7 Aug 2009, at 18:00, Alice Howell wrote: I'm very annoyed at my DH. He put a gas can in my car trunk, with my lace stuff. It tipped over and spilled on my lace display board, as well as on the carpet of my new car. (snip Any suggestions? Anyone else dealt with this problem? Alice in Oregon - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace-chat] gasoline smell
I'm very annoyed at my DH. He put a gas can in my car trunk, with my lace stuff. It tipped over and spilled on my lace display board, as well as on the carpet of my new car. The display board is ruined...soaked. I pulled the lace pieces off if immediately, but about 1/3 of them smelled. I did some quick research on the web, and currently have the pieces soaking in water with white vinegar. The top carpet piece from my car trunk can't be cleaned that way (I pulled it out)and I'm trying to figure out what to do with it. I have baking soda spread out on paper in my car (trunk and back seat) to try to get rid of the smell left in the car. There must have been a bit that went all the way to the carpet that is glued to the sides/bottom of the trunk. Any suggestions? Anyone else dealt with this problem? Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace-chat] Re: gasoline smell part 2
In the USA, 'gas' is what we call petrol. It was clear...left no marks... but the smell drives me nuts. All the cleaning suggestions for fabrics end with saying NOT to dry it in a dryer because any residue could combust. Drying in air is recommended until any trace of odor is gone. I may have to wash, rinse, re-soak my lace for several days before it's clear of the stuff. About a dozen lace pieces got it, so far. I'm re-checking the rest of the display items just in case I missed some the first time through. I know that I wanted a new board for display since a recent demo in wet weather warped it, but I really didn't plan to do it right now. A small table, a box, my planing book,and some other things got caught in it too. I keep finding more things that smell. The display board was foam board, so it started to dissolve, or at least get very soft. Alice in Oregon -- overcast, and supposed to rain, so I can't leave the car windows open today. - Original Message From: Brenda Paternoster paternos...@appleshack.com To: Alice Howell lacel...@verizon.net Cc: Arachne l...@arachne.com Sent: Friday, August 7, 2009 1:57:36 PM Subject: Re: [lace-chat] gasoline smell Hi Alice I'm moving this to Lace as it *is* relevant as some of your lace got contaminated, and you are more likely to get answers. Fortunately it's not a problem I've had to deal with, but I have a question for you - by 'gas' do you mean petrol or diesel? Petrol is what most cars used until quite recently, diesel is what trucks and lorries use. Petrol is much more flamable, but very volatile and I would have thought that a few days in fresh air would solve the problem.In road traffic accidents petrol spillage is a fire hazard. Diesel is oiler and I guess would be much more difficult to deal with. A diesel spillage makes the road very slippery and needs sand applied to it to stop other vehicles from skidding. Brenda On 7 Aug 2009, at 18:00, Alice Howell wrote: I'm very annoyed at my DH. He put a gas can in my car trunk, with my lace stuff. It tipped over and spilled on my lace display board, as well as on the carpet of my new car. The display board is ruined...soaked. I pulled the lace pieces off if immediately, but about 1/3 of them smelled. I did some quick research on the web, and currently have the pieces soaking in water with white vinegar. The top carpet piece from my car trunk can't be cleaned that way (I pulled it out)and I'm trying to figure out what to do with it. I have baking soda spread out on paper in my car (trunk and back seat) to try to get rid of the smell left in the car. There must have been a bit that went all the way to the carpet that is glued to the sides/bottom of the trunk. Any suggestions? Anyone else dealt with this problem? Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com. Brenda in Allhallows paternos...@appleshack.com http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/ To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace-chat] Re: gasoline smell part 2
On Aug 7, 2009, at 18:04, Alice Howell wrote: In the USA, 'gas' is what we call petrol. It was clear...left no marks... but the smell drives me nuts. All the cleaning suggestions for fabrics end with saying NOT to dry it in a dryer because any residue could combust. Drying in air is recommended until any trace of odor is gone. I may have to wash, rinse, re-soak my lace for several days before it's clear of the stuff. Yup. Though hanging out in the breeze works better than washing :) How I know... The first (*and last*, let me tell you g) time I tried to gas up my car by myself, I messed up so badly, I could have served as a wick -- I was *drenched* in the smelly stuff. I used the gas station's restroom to wash some of the stuff off of me -- since I smoke, I was seriously worried about setting myself on fire -- and emerged *almost* as smelly as before though, presumably, the evil stuff was somewhat diluted. I also discovered that I'm alergic to gasoline; wherever it landed on the skin (face and hands), the skin went red and puffy. When I got home -- some 6 hrs later -- the smell was somewhat less. The entire outfit -- from the outer jacket (it was winter) to the underpants and bra -- went into the washing machine. Three times. And emerged smelling of soap and gasoline. I almost decided to throw everything away but the jacket was the only one warm enough, so I kept wearing it, smell or no. And, after about a week, the smell was almost gone. So I hung the rest of the ensemble out on the deck and left it to the elements for a week. With the smell all gone, I then ran all the pieces through the washer again... I know which jacket it was -- it's still my favourite -- but can't remember what else I wore that day and can't tell any more. -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
