Re: [lace] Question - good reference books for needlelace
Chris Brill-Packard cbpu...@yahoo.com wrote: I am looking for the idea of books that a needlelacer might go back to over and over as they try to learn new stitches and the techniques.- Hi, Chris I don't consider this a beginner's how-to book, but my very most favorite needlelace reference is Catherine Barley's. It has chapters on a variety of types of needlelace, with clear directions and great eye-candy for inspiration. Just my opinion, of course. Usual disclaimers. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA robinl...@socal.rr.com Parvum leve mentes capiunt (Little things amuse little minds) - 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] RE: IOLI convention registration
Hi Rebecca, No-one has been informed that they have the class of their choice yet. If someone has been contacted by the Registrar, it is usually to ask what their second choice may be because their first choice class is full. If they then assume they will get their second choice, they are probably correct. Some members in the host group of Beehive Lacers may have been told by their committee that their registration is okay, but that is not official yet. No decisions will be made about final placements until the end of May. Registrations are still coming in, although slower than in the initial period and we are hoping to be able to provide as many classes as we offered in the Bulletin. Please do not assume that classes are full or cancelled, take a chance and send in your registration and come and join us in Salt Lake City where we hope to provide everyone with great classes and another wonderful convention experience, plus the chance to see and hear the Tabernacle Choir rehearsal in the Tabernacle. Janice I was speaking to a fellow lacemaker a few days ago and she said she and her sister already know what classes they are taking. I sent in my registration before Feb 1 and my check was cashed in February, but I have yet to hear about the classes I will be taking. When can I expect to find out? Rebecca in Utah 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 arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Graph paper/Needle lace
Well, you must all have thought I was a dummy not knowing what graph paper was. Of course I did, and after all the replies, we all know where we can get it from. Thank you everyone. What I should have asked was what Catherine used on her base, i.e. the blue paper, which might be something to do with architecture. Catherine, please tell me what you use as the top layer of your base, and then if anyone knows where we can obtain it in the US, that would be great. 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 arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Lace: IOLI Convention
I am curious what other lace makers think about the IOLI Convention format since the enrollment seems to be down this year. What could the reason be? Is it too long to have a full week? and therefore too expensive both in terms of days off and hotel and meal expenses? Or why do you think? Karen in Washington, DC on a beautiful sunny day - 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: IOLI Convention
Hi Karen, I like having a full week devoted to lacemaking, and I don't mind traveling a ways. But what I definitely do not like is convention hotels with expensive rooms, expensive and crowded restaurants, crowded elevators, and makeshift classrooms in guest rooms. Maybe the next convention host could book us all on a cruise ship! It wouldn't cost any more, and might be a huge draw... Not to mention the publicity it would give to lacemaking! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA Sent from my iPad On Apr 21, 2013, at 2:26 PM, Karen Thompson karenhthomp...@gmail.com wrote: I am curious what other lace makers think about the IOLI Convention format since the enrollment seems to be down this year. What could the reason be? Is it too long to have a full week? and therefore too expensive both in terms of days off and hotel and meal expenses? Or why do you think? - 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] Fw: Printable Paper
I can add one more link for printing graph paper or other types of printable paper. Janice http://www.printablepaper.net/ - 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: IOLI Convention
I like the idea of a lace cruise - knitters, quilters and embroiderers already have them, why not lacemakers? Sue Babbs Please note I am stopping using sueba...@comcast.net, and switching my email to suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: Clay Blackwell Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 2:04 PM To: Karen Thompson Cc: Arachne Subject: Re: [lace] Lace: IOLI Convention Maybe the next convention host could book us all on a cruise ship! It wouldn't cost any more, and might be a huge draw... Not to mention the publicity it would give to lacemaking! Clay - 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: IOLI Convention
I do not have any complaint about the convention being a week long. The only reason I am not able to attend is the expense of flying, hotel and meals. If the convention were within driving distance I would probably be able to manage the other expenses. Liz R Raleigh, NC Karen Thompson karenhthomp...@gmail.com wrote: I am curious what other lace makers think about the IOLI Convention format - 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] convention2013
From the Beehive Lacers in Salt Lake City in Utah. There are many openings in the classes at the 2013 Conventions please look up on the convention site to see which class you want to take. Becca Clark Utah - 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] Graph paper/Needle lace
Janice, Over here it is referred to as architect's linen. When I started making bobbin lace in the late 80s it was on its way out in drawing offices and my dad has a small supply which he was begrudgingly thinking if letting me have. He was very relieved when he found out it was for needle lace and I didn't use it. I only knew of one place in London that used to do it; a specialist art and graphic shop in Covent garden which is now long gone. In the uk I would think that somewhere like Cornelissen might be able to stock it. Quite frankly, whether they do or don't if you are ever up near the British Museum it is worth going there. You get the feeling that if you turn around quickly you will catch Turner buying his pigments. It's all wood panels and drawers like an archaic chemists. http://www.cornelissen.com/ L Kind Regards Liz Baker Kind Regards Liz Baker On 21 Apr 2013, at 17:30, Janice Blair jbl...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Well, you must all have thought I was a dummy not knowing what graph paper was. Of course I did, and after all the replies, we all know where we can get it from. Thank you everyone. What I should have asked was what Catherine used on her base, i.e. the blue paper, which might be something to do with architecture. / - 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] Graph paper/Needle lace
I just searched Cornelissen and they don't stock architects linen so I did a search on google and found a thread on obtaining it from our own archives. http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/msg34937.html Kind Regards Liz Baker On 22 Apr 2013, at 00:25, The Lace Bee thelace...@btinternet.com wrote: Janice, Over here it is referred to as architect's linen. When I started making bobbin lace in the late 80s it was on its way out in drawing offices and my dad has a small supply which he was begrudgingly thinking if letting me have. He was very relieved when he found out it was for needle lace and I didn't use it. - 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] Graph paper/Needle lace
And you'll find Catherine Barley's reply to my question about architect's linen In January 2011 in the archives: Hi Sue I use a dark blue matt sticky backed plastic. I prefer it to architect's linen as it makes for a better contrast with the fine white threads. I believe it is available in a variety of colours, but I prefer the dark blue. I think most lace suppliers stock it. Catherine Barley UK Sue Babbs - 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/
