RE: [lace] Publishing lace books
Dear Peg, Many lace books are also available at reasonable prices in online bookshops - for example www.abebooks.com Best Wishes Barbara -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Witchy Woman Sent: Saturday, 18 June 2011 8:24 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Publishing lace books The Arachne archive has been an amazing treasure trove of lacemaking information for me. I was so glad to see that the list is still active. I subscribed last week and already picked up a few good tips. I live in Fairview Park, Ohio...a suburb of Cleveland...and have been making lace since the mid-90's. The first time I saw bobbin lace was at a Crafts from Around the World fair at the May Company in Cleveland in the mid-70's. A woman named Deb Hietarinta was demonstrating it. Things didn't work out at the time to learn (she moved out of state), but almost 20 years later I was finally able to take lessons. While the kids were growing up lacemaking fell by the wayside, but 3 years ago I took it up again. It's a testament to my teacher, Lynn Swedenborg, that I remembered so much. One of my biggest frustrations in lacemaking is the availability of reasonably priced books...as in under or around $20. Lace books are printed in short runs and sell out quickly. When they show up on sites like Alibris, Half.com or Amazon, they're usually at least 2 to 3 times the cover price. Some are just plain outrageous...i.e. today, Amazon.com has a copy of Rosemary Shepherd's INTRODUCTION TO BOBBIN LACE MAKING for $372.33...no, that's not a typo. I borrow a lot of out of print books from the IOLI Library, but I feel funny copying patterns out of them. I don't like to infringe on copyrights, but I also don't have a lot of money to spend on overpriced second hand books. And I would like to see the authors get the money for the books, not the second hand owners. I wish more of the authors of lace books would consider, once the first run of the book goes out of print, selling them in either a .pdf format or through one of the print-on-demand sites like Lulu.com. BTW, Lulu currently has 7 bobbin lace titles available and 19 lacemaking titles. I look forward to reading the digest every day. Can't wait to read more. Thanks! Peg ~~~ G: What is it you want? D: Freedom... to want nothing... to expect nothing... to depend on nothing. from THE FOUNTAINHEAD by Ayn Rand - 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 - 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] Publishing lace books
I have recently bought a number of out of print Lace books through the Lace Guild in the UK, they have second hand books with a catalogue online (ie you can download it from their web page). The prices including postage to Australia was quite reasonable and the service was super excellent. Also I have bought other second hand books from the NSW Branch of the Australian Lace Guild (they run a trading table at Lace days where members recycle their lace equipment and books) and a few books from the estates of deceased lacemakers whose families sell the books through the group to which the lacemaker belonged. I have also found the odd lace book in second hand book shops. I must admit that I never go past a second hand book shop without going in. All of these second hand books have been in excellent condition in some cases I doubt if they were ever used. Why don't you try your local lacemakers groups and IOLI to see if they sell second hand books. Anna in Sydney where the sun is now shining On 18/06/11 8:24 AM, Witchy Woman wrote: The Arachne archive has been an amazing treasure trove of lacemaking information for me. I was so glad to see that the list is still active. I subscribed last week and already picked up a few good tips. I live in Fairview Park, Ohio...a suburb of Cleveland...and have been making lace since the mid-90's. The first time I saw bobbin lace was at a Crafts from Around the World fair at the May Company in Cleveland in the mid-70's. A woman named Deb Hietarinta was demonstrating it. Things didn't work out at the time to learn (she moved out of state), but almost 20 years later I was finally able to take lessons. While the kids were growing up lacemaking fell by the wayside, but 3 years ago I took it up again. It's a testament to my teacher, Lynn Swedenborg, that I remembered so much. One of my biggest frustrations in lacemaking is the availability of reasonably priced books...as in under or around $20. Lace books are printed in short runs and sell out quickly. When they show up on sites like Alibris, Half.com or Amazon, they're usually at least 2 to 3 times the cover price. Some are just plain outrageous...i.e. today, Amazon.com has a copy of Rosemary Shepherd's INTRODUCTION TO BOBBIN LACE MAKING for $372.33...no, that's not a typo. I borrow a lot of out of print books from the IOLI Library, but I feel funny copying patterns out of them. I don't like to infringe on copyrights, but I also don't have a lot of money to spend on overpriced second hand books. And I would like to see the authors get the money for the books, not the second hand owners. I wish more of the authors of lace books would consider, once the first run of the book goes out of print, selling them in either a .pdf format or through one of the print-on-demand sites like Lulu.com. BTW, Lulu currently has 7 bobbin lace titles available and 19 lacemaking titles. I look forward to reading the digest every day. Can't wait to read more. Thanks! Peg ~~~ G: What is it you want? D: Freedom... to want nothing... to expect nothing... to depend on nothing. from THE FOUNTAINHEAD by Ayn Rand - 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 - 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] the perfect spot for lace?
Only problem with displaying lace there, Susan is that it is right next to my new stove, which makes lots of steam. I do not display much lace around the house as my partner is a smoker - trying very hard to give at the moment (I have the withdrawls to prove he is doing very well thus far). Once I get the picture rail mounted in my lace room (where smoking is banned), I will be able to have some of my work on display, and that is where almost all of our guests come to chat so will be perfect. Warm regards, Laura Forrester @>++ laura_ros...@yahoo.com http://lauraslace.blogspot.com/ http://funkyglassbeads.blogspot.com Hello All! What caught my eye in Laura's blog was her beautifully painted blue cross & bible kitchen door. There are four panels that would be the perfect spot to display lace! - 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] Publishing lace books
Welcome to Arachne, Peg. I just don't understand those hundreds of dollars prices for books - especially Rosemary's, which is still available direct from the author at http://www.lacedaisypress.com.au/index.html. I love that book - it's what I learnt from. No chance of the luxury of a teacher in a small town like ours, although now I teach others from that same book. I keep watch on eBay for cheaper books, and have scored some great bargains. Noelene in Cooma nlaffe...@ozemail.com.au > just plain outrageous...i.e. today, Amazon.com has a copy of Rosemary > Shepherd's INTRODUCTION TO BOBBIN LACE MAKING for $372.33...no, that's not a > typo. > > Peg - 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] Publishing lace books
Peg, I do know that supplies of Rosemary Shepherd's book are running low - but if you go to www.lacedaisypress.com.au you can contact Rosemary direct and see if she still has copies - cost, from memory, is about $30 Australian. Ruth Budge (Sydney, Australia) -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Witchy Woman Sent: Saturday, 18 June 2011 8:24 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Publishing lace books One of my biggest frustrations in lacemaking is the availability of reasonably priced books...as in under or around $20. Lace books are printed in short runs and sell out quickly. When they show up on sites like Alibris, Half.com or Amazon, they're usually at least 2 to 3 times the cover price. Some are just plain outrageous...i.e. today, Amazon.com has a copy of Rosemary Shepherd's INTRODUCTION TO BOBBIN LACE MAKING for $372.33...no, that's not a typo. - 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
[lace] Publishing lace books
The Arachne archive has been an amazing treasure trove of lacemaking information for me. I was so glad to see that the list is still active. I subscribed last week and already picked up a few good tips. I live in Fairview Park, Ohio...a suburb of Cleveland...and have been making lace since the mid-90's. The first time I saw bobbin lace was at a Crafts from Around the World fair at the May Company in Cleveland in the mid-70's. A woman named Deb Hietarinta was demonstrating it. Things didn't work out at the time to learn (she moved out of state), but almost 20 years later I was finally able to take lessons. While the kids were growing up lacemaking fell by the wayside, but 3 years ago I took it up again. It's a testament to my teacher, Lynn Swedenborg, that I remembered so much. One of my biggest frustrations in lacemaking is the availability of reasonably priced books...as in under or around $20. Lace books are printed in short runs and sell out quickly. When they show up on sites like Alibris, Half.com or Amazon, they're usually at least 2 to 3 times the cover price. Some are just plain outrageous...i.e. today, Amazon.com has a copy of Rosemary Shepherd's INTRODUCTION TO BOBBIN LACE MAKING for $372.33...no, that's not a typo. I borrow a lot of out of print books from the IOLI Library, but I feel funny copying patterns out of them. I don't like to infringe on copyrights, but I also don't have a lot of money to spend on overpriced second hand books. And I would like to see the authors get the money for the books, not the second hand owners. I wish more of the authors of lace books would consider, once the first run of the book goes out of print, selling them in either a .pdf format or through one of the print-on-demand sites like Lulu.com. BTW, Lulu currently has 7 bobbin lace titles available and 19 lacemaking titles. I look forward to reading the digest every day. Can't wait to read more. Thanks! Peg ~~~ G: What is it you want? D: Freedom... to want nothing... to expect nothing... to depend on nothing. from THE FOUNTAINHEAD by Ayn Rand - 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] lacemakers/groups in Devon
On 17/06/2011 10:18 AM, Agnes Boddington wrote: Are there any lacemakers or lace groups in Devon? A lady living in Kernborough nr. Kingsbridge is looking for other lacemakers. I think she has made lace before, but not for a long time. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton East Yorkshire UK rain forecast - so going t pick fruit before it arrives. - 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 Yes, there is the only County Teachers Group - Devon Lace Teachers, which cover the whole of Devon. They have a web site:: http://www.devonlaceteachers.co.uk/index.html and somewhere in there is a list of all the teachers, and contact details. Select location, date and time. also: Axe Vale Lace Group - where I'm off to tomorrow: www.axevalelacegroup.zoomshare.com from a rainy Somerset Milada - 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
[lace] Re: Old Bobbins
"... four old lace bobbins (ivory. bone)...grooves inexpertly repainted with thick blue and red paint...should I remove this paint or might it be original?" If you want to wear it down a bit and not harm the bobbin itself, you could consider a nail buffer. They come is grades of grit and the finest just gives nails a shine. In the US, Sally Hansen (and perhaps others) makes one that folds up and the width should be narrower than the neck of the bobbin. I have used the buffers to refine cable joins, buff burrs, re-shape tips, or smooth the rare gluing of ebony needles. Of course "chemical" removal would be difficult as the petroleum based products could/would stain the bobbin. I would show caution at changing the bobbins though, as if you have mixed feelings that either means to let it lay, or to wait until the pathway is made clear. Perhaps in the interim, the paint will begin to fall off. :-) Best, Susan Reishus - 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] lacemakers/groups in Devon
Perhaps she should contact the Allhallows Museum in Honiton. It is almost entirely devoted to lace and Pat Perryman is affiliated with it. I would think that they would know of any lace activities in the area. Devon In a message dated 6/17/2011 5:22:27 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ag...@weatherwax.karoo.co.uk writes: Are there any lacemakers or lace groups in Devon? A lady living in Kernborough nr. Kingsbridge is looking for other lacemakers. I think she has made lace before, but not for a long time. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton East Yorkshire UK rain forecast - so going t pick fruit before it arrives. - 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 - 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
[lace] the perfect spot for lace?
Hello All! What caught my eye in Laura's blog was her beautifully painted blue cross & bible kitchen door. There are four panels that would be the perfect spot to display lace! Loved the starry cover cloth as well. Catchy when out on a demo & fun when working alone. Win-win. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA - 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
[lace] lacemakers/groups in Devon
Are there any lacemakers or lace groups in Devon? A lady living in Kernborough nr. Kingsbridge is looking for other lacemakers. I think she has made lace before, but not for a long time. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton East Yorkshire UK rain forecast - so going t pick fruit before it arrives. - 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
