RE: [lace] Luring to Lace
This is a lovely idea.I generally take some needlelace with me which can then be worked in the hands. Although it doesn't attract quite as much attention as a lace pillow, I still get queries and questions. Maureen E Yorks UK Where it is currently white with about 4 inches of snow and more to come later today -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Lyn Bailey Sent: 19 January 2013 22:35 To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Luring to Lace Dear Arachnids, I have discovered a novel approach to exposing at least part of the public to lace making. I am sure it could be used in other venues as well. We just finished a weeklong cruise in the Caribbean. Nothing that special, Royal Caribbean, on sale. Left from New Orleans, so there were a lot of Southerners on board. I brought my travel pillow, with 20 pairs, a Bucks edging from Alex Stillwell's book on Geometric Bucks. I only have the pillow, as I am making yardage. No extra pins, no tools, a streamlined operation. I like to make lace in the early morning with my coffee, so the first morning, when we were at sea, I took my pillow to the cafeteria place in the rear on the 11th deck. After eating, I started making lace. About a dozen women, not all at once, husbands in tow, stopped to inquire what I was doing. When one woman came over, a few others would join. Some were more interested than others, as you would expect. I think a couple may look into it more thoroughly once they get home. But many had never seen lace being made. And I got enjoyment because the women who were interested in lace were also interesting to talk to. The second day I did the same thing, but this time in the coffee shop. Now, I must admit, this was a strategically excellent locale, as everyone picks up coffee in the morning. Again, quite a response. I want to emphasize that all I had was a pillow about the size of a laptop. No other equipment. If I were to go to a mall and do this, I'd need my small stand and a folding stool or chair if there were not one there. This is minimalist equipment, but then, you're not taking a class, where who knows what you'll need, bring it all. Just the travel pillow, or small cookie pillow, with the pins that are in the lace. Not even a pin cushion. I was making yardage, so the pins from the back come to the front. I made lace almost every morning, depending on plans. This did several nice things. I could make lace in the morning with my coffee, which I enjoy doing at home; I met a number of people I wouldn't have otherwise; and I exposed some of the general public to bobbin lace. If the talk had gotten to be too much, retreating to a more private place would probably have done the job. I didn't have my jacket with the lace hankie hanging out of the chest pocket because it was too warm. But I am planning a T-shirt with a Flanders panel that says, This is bobbin lace. It seems to me that with such a simple operation, streamlined equipment, no signs, no extra pillow, not much space being taken, something like this could be done by one person in the mall, at least our mall in Lancaster, PA, where there is a seating area in the middle, and at various places along the promenades. I look so distressingly respectable that I might not even ask security. If there were a few of us, however, I think I would, but I expect they would say yes. As long as we didn't impede shopping or the flow of traffic, I doubt there would be a problem. And if you don't ask, you'll never find out the answer. Then there are parks in cities in the nice weather, where people pass, especially during lunch. Maybe your minimalist stand will not be allowed, but you won't know until you try it. Vacations are a good time for this, as other people on vacation have time to stop and chat. They are primed to look around, and if you are there, making lace, maybe that's what they will look at. Lyn from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, presently in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, where the weather is very comfortable, and we are going to see a Mardi Gras parade this evening. Wonder what it will be like. Doubt there will be lace. Beads, maybe. - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Luring to Lace
Dear Friends, It seems to me that with such a simple operation, streamlined equipment, no signs, no extra pillow, not much space being taken, something like this could be done by one person in the mall, I once enquired about doing this here in Ballarat on the footpath outside an embroidery supply shop. Alas, the permissions/insurances involved were all too tedious and so I never bothered. David in Ballarat, AUS - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Luring to Lace
Dear Maureen, Exactly. Do what you like to do, but try for a public place when convenient. lrb -Original Message- From: Maureen maur...@roger.karoo.co.uk Sent: Jan 20, 2013 4:21 AM To: 'Lyn Bailey' lynrbai...@desupernet.net, lace@arachne.com Subject: RE: [lace] Luring to Lace This is a lovely idea.I generally take some needlelace with me which can then be worked in the hands. Although it doesn't attract quite as much attention as a lace pillow, I still get queries and questions. Maureen E Yorks UK Where it is currently white with about 4 inches of snow and more to come later today -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Lyn Bailey Sent: 19 January 2013 22:35 To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Luring to Lace Dear Arachnids, I have discovered a novel approach to exposing at least part of the public to lace making. I am sure it could be used in other venues as well. We just finished a weeklong cruise in the Caribbean. Nothing that special, Royal Caribbean, on sale. Left from New Orleans, so there were a lot of Southerners on board. I brought my travel pillow, with 20 pairs, a Bucks edging from Alex Stillwell's book on Geometric Bucks. I only have the pillow, as I am making yardage. No extra pins, no tools, a streamlined operation. I like to make lace in the early morning with my coffee, so the first morning, when we were at sea, I took my pillow to the cafeteria place in the rear on the 11th deck. After eating, I started making lace. About a dozen women, not all at once, husbands in tow, stopped to inquire what I was doing. When one woman came over, a few others would join. Some were more interested than others, as you would expect. I think a couple may look into it more thoroughly once they get home. But many had never seen lace being made. And I got enjoyment because the women who were interested in lace were also interesting to talk to. The second day I did the same thing, but this time in the coffee shop. Now, I must admit, this was a strategically excellent locale, as everyone picks up coffee in the morning. Again, quite a response. I want to emphasize that all I had was a pillow about the size of a laptop. No other equipment. If I were to go to a mall and do this, I'd need my small stand and a folding stool or chair if there were not one there. This is minimalist equipment, but then, you're not taking a class, where who knows what you'll need, bring it all. Just the travel pillow, or small cookie pillow, with the pins that are in the lace. Not even a pin cushion. I was making yardage, so the pins from the back come to the front. I made lace almost every morning, depending on plans. This did several nice things. I could make lace in the morning with my coffee, which I enjoy doing at home; I met a number of people I wouldn't have otherwise; and I exposed some of the general public to bobbin lace. If the talk had gotten to be too much, retreating to a more private place would probably have done the job. I didn't have my jacket with the lace hankie hanging out of the chest pocket because it was too warm. But I am planning a T-shirt with a Flanders panel that says, This is bobbin lace. It seems to me that with such a simple operation, streamlined equipment, no signs, no extra pillow, not much space being taken, something like this could be done by one person in the mall, at least our mall in Lancaster, PA, where there is a seating area in the middle, and at various places along the promenades. I look so distressingly respectable that I might not even ask security. If there were a few of us, however, I think I would, but I expect they would say yes. As long as we didn't impede shopping or the flow of traffic, I doubt there would be a problem. And if you don't ask, you'll never find out the answer. Then there are parks in cities in the nice weather, where people pass, especially during lunch. Maybe your minimalist stand will not be allowed, but you won't know until you try it. Vacations are a good time for this, as other people on vacation have time to stop and chat. They are primed to look around, and if you are there, making lace, maybe that's what they will look at. Lyn from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, presently in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, where the weather is very comfortable, and we are going to see a Mardi Gras parade this evening. Wonder what it will be like. Doubt there will be lace. Beads, maybe. - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ My email sends out an automatic message. Arachne members, please ignore it. I read your emails. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to
Re: [lace] Lace in public places
My husband and I do craft fairs, and some places are keen for people to demonstrate their crafts. So Mike will take a lathe and do some turning or other, and I take my lace pillow with some simple patterns - Christine Springett's snakes are always popular with youngsters and they are often keen to have a go too. Many people will stop and watch, many say I used to do that, or Is that tatting? or I could never do that. Some will have a go and realize it is perhaps not that difficult. I carry an albeit short list of lace teachers in the area with me, and offer contact details to people. Just wish I knew whether any actually contact any of these teachers. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Lace in public places
Hi Agnes It is good that you demonstrate and hand out details of teachers.  As one of the teachers on your list  I occasionally get a phone call but am not aware of any takers yet.  Classes always seem to be at the wrong time or day.  Keep up your good work though.  However there does seem to be more interest and I have gained several new students in the last few months.  Maybe they have seen you at work. Regards Maureen E Yorkshire Agnes Boddington ag...@weatherwax.karoo.co.uk wrote: - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Luring to Lace
Hi All, I always carry something in my handbag, usually crochet. However, a couple of years ago I had knotted needle lace, and during an unexpected layover in LA Airport had quite a few enquiries. The one that surprised me the most was a young man, mid twenties and from Bondi, who actually recognised what it was that I was working - he was of Lebanese descent and several of his elderly female relatives did it. Mary Carey Campbelltown, NSW, Australia - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Honiton sampler
Susan Thanks for that link. Many very good examples of several kinds of bobbin lace. We see far too little really good Honiton online. Lorelei - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Making lace in public places
I had my travel Pillow with me when we went to Tasmania and crossed Bass Straight by sea (so we had the car to drive around in when we got to the other end!!) It is a night crossing, but after dinner, I got out my pillow, and sat in the lounge making lace for quite a while. Not a great deal of interest, though!! We may go there again - and again I will take my pillow, - as I often do when we go away for weekends. I have educated' quite a few people who have come to watch and ask what I am doing!! Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz, - where smoke from the terrible Bush Fires is creating a haze over the City today. lizl...@bigpond.com - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
