[lace] Kindly reply back
Hello, How are things with you lately. I hope all is well, I need your help for something very urgent may you please get back to me when you get this message. Thanks. - 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] Catterns Day
Catterns Day celebration at Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford, 25th November, 11.00-15.00. If you are in Oxford on Saturday be sure to drop in to Pitt Rivers Museum. There will be short introductory talks throughout the day, from historian David Hopkin, plus a lace display and demonstration ( by Isis Lacemakers). There will be "have a go" pillows and Catterns cakes to sample. All welcome, admission free. Hope to see some of you Christine Lardner, Oxford (UK) Sent from my iPad - 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] Symposium Waddesdon Manor
What a great day we had at Waddesdon Manor on Saturday. Four fascinating and thought provoking speakers, a tour of the Manor to see the Lace 21 exhibits, and a chance to meet many of the other exhibitors and hear the stories behind their entries. Thanks to the Lace Society and Ring of Tatters who have produced a CD of all the exhibits, great to have a permanent record. Christine (Oxford 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/
[lace] Waddesdon CD
Hello Jill, The CD is not yet listed on the Lace Society website. I should contact the merchandize officer, her details are on the website under Sales. Christine - 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 on the BBC
If you are in the UK, you might like to watch Celebrity Antiques Road Trip on BBC 2 7pm, Thurs 18th Sept. Radio Times reports it features Lesley Josephs in Buckinghamshire, it may be the episode in which she was filmed learning to make lace at Waddesdon Manor. Christine (Oxford) - 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] Eye of the needle
Yes its an amazing collection of needlework. I'm glad magnifiers were available, the stitches are unbelievably tiny. I went to the lecture by the curator before visiting the exhibition. She told us the the Fellers were the family that own the butchers in the Covered Market! I never would have guessed, as a vegetarian I always look away when passing their shop as there is always something I don't want to see! Christine (Oxford 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/
[lace] Lace 21 Waddesdon Manor
If you haven't yet been to see Lace 21 at Waddesdon Manor yet, this Wednesday, 23rd could be the ideal day to go. Members of the Lace Society will be demonstrating lace in the Manor, and the Power House throughout the day. Why not come and say hello. Christine ,Oxford 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 21 Waddesdon Manor
Hello Jeri, There is a small booklet handed out to visitors, stating which room pieces are in, and a short description about each piece, inspiration etc. It has no pictures of the lace. The Lace Guild and Lace Society have both published pictures of entries, presumably the Guild of Tatters has done something similar. Sadly, no catalogue that I know of. Christine --- Original Message --- From: jeria...@aol.com Sent: July 20, 2014 7:07 PM To: lace@arachne.com, christinelard...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [lace] Lace 21 Waddesdon Manor Thank you, Christine, for letting us know of the activities at Waddesdon Manor. If you have already been, did you happen to notice if there is any printed brochure or exhibit catalog in connection with the exhibit? There are few pictures on the web site, and for those who cannot attend, it is a bit disappointing to have nothing lasting of the exhibit! If there is something and you can advise how to obtain, it would be much appreciated. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 7/20/2014, christinelard...@hotmail.com writes: If you haven't been to see Lace 21 at Waddesdon Manor yet, this Wednesday, 23rd could be the ideal day to go. Members of the Lace Society will be demonstrating lace in the Manor, and the Power House throughout the day. Why not come and say hello. Christine ,Oxford 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/
[lace] Lacemaking on BBC
Yesterday I was filmed by the BBC making lace, for an episode of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. Presenters James Braxton and Lesley Joseph were looking around Waddesdon Manor, and they were also shown some antique lace. They then watched me working, and Lesley had a go! She grasped it very quickly and worked a couple of rows. It was great fun and hopefully the BBC will include more footage than the few seconds of Lacemaking they showed on Country file earlier this month! The program is due to be broadcast next spring. Christine Lardner (Oxford 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/
[lace] RE: Lacemaking on BBC
Jane, I'm not sure what point you are trying to make here. I'm not exactly sure how it came to be me, I was on holiday in Scotland, when I got an email asking if I would be back to do it. My fellow Isis member, Eileen had been asked but would be away. I believe she had been contacted by Waddesdon Manor as we had demonstrated there recently. I live just 22 miles from Waddesdon so consider myself local. At no time did I mention either Lace Guild or Lace Society. I belong to both, and have done since the beginning of the Guild, and shortly after the Society was formed. I have no special allegiance to either. In fact, I did it for all Lacemakers. I have always been happy to show or teach anyone who's interested, and I think we should all grab any opportunity to get Lacemaking to a wider audience, however it may come about. Christine Lardner (Oxford) --- Original Message --- From: Jane Partridge jpartri...@pebble.demon.co.uk Sent: June 28, 2014 11:45 AM To: Hazel Smith hazel_twiggy_sm...@yahoo.com Cc: lace@arachne.com, Christine Lardner christinelard...@hotmail.com Subject: Lacemaking on BBC This was probably just a case of Christine being in the right place at the right time. When they were asking for a demonstrator last time they contacted The Lace Guild as well as the Lace Society, giving only two day's clear notice, which is why the Guild didn't get a chance to ask any of the more local lacemakers (in case anyone was wondering - no offence to Christine, she did a marvellous job). In fact, we didn't know they'd asked the Society as well! It made me wonder if they'd asked around their own staff - when I was working for them (in Birmingham) back in the 1970-80s I knew of three of us (I was on the staff, the other two engineers' wives) in the Engineering Dept who made lace, and I'm certain we would have found more if we'd asked the question - especially as I later went on to do my CG lacemaking alongside a former BBC costume designer (Carol was doing her Part 2 whilst I was doing Part 1). In those days urgent messages to staff (like when they were desperate for audiences for shows!) were broadcast on an in-house teletext system, with a monitor tuned in to it in various places around the building. These days I expect it is all done by email. In message 1403944899.59279.yahoomailba...@web162003.mail.bf1.yahoo.com, Hazel Smith hazel_twiggy_sm...@yahoo.com writes Presumably the BBC now have you on file as their go-to expert for lacemaking. -- Jane Partridge - 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] Lacemaking on Countryfile (hopefully)
Yesterday, I spent a very exciting day with 2 friends, Eileen and Jan, being filmed making lace for Countryfile. We are members of Isis lacemakers, and were asked at very short notice by The Lace Society if we could attend. Of course, any other plans (such as work) for that day were cancelled! It was a lovely sunny day and we were given just a few minutes to set up a display on a picnic table! We were then filmed making lace. We were not interviewed on camera, but got to meet the lovely John Craven, and also spotted Ellie Harrison, who I've always thought a pretty girl; believe me, in the flesh she is quite a beauty. We were part of a feature on boxwood and its uses, and had been asked to bring along boxwood bobbins. Also featured were a wood turner using a bow lathe, and musicians playing boxwood wind instruments. The BBC crew were so nice, everything was so calm and laid back. So, look out for Countryfile on 1st June BBC1. As it usually pulls in an audience of around 6 million, we could be seen by a lot of people (potential lacemakers??). Hopefully there will be more than a fleeting glance, but even if we end up on the cutting room floor we had a great time! Christine Lardner (Oxford 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/
[lace] Imagine......Lace at Waddesdon
Today I was privileged to visit the Imagine...lace at Waddesdon Manor. It is a wonderful exhibition of all types of lace set in the magical surroundings of Waddesdon Manor. All pieces have been inspired by artifacts within the house. As a member of Isis Lacemakers I took part in making an entry inspired by the famous elephant automaton. It was great to see our own Isis Elephant displayed so favorably in the State Bedroom. The house is open until October 26th. Christine Lardner (Oxford 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/
[lace] Margaret Tite
I was lucky to have Margaret Tite as my teacher, back in the 70s. A wonderful, inspirational teacher. Later she did me the honour of asking me to take over one of her classes, which led to many happy years of teaching for me. Once, I was struggling with an acorn leaf, I had tried it several ways, but unsure which was correct. When I asked her opinion, she answered If it looks right, it probably is right. I cannot tell you how much that freed up my lacemaking! A great lady, sadly missed. - 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] Teaching beginners
I would be wary of recommending a lacemaking book for beginners, unless you have thoroughly checked it out yourself. My copy of The Torchon Lace Workbook that was mentioned,has a terrible error right at the beginning, where the pictures of patterns 1 and 2 have been switched. I recently had a very tearful student who had spent hours trying to solve this puzzle, and had also asked an experienced lacemaker who didn't spot the error! I saw it straight away, but had never noticed it before as I had never used the first patterns. Another friend has a copy with the patterns the right way round, so I guess it was corrected in later copies. I have been teaching beginners for over 30 years, when I started there were no books widely available, and so I devised my own set of patterns and notes. I still use them today, with a few modifications, as issues have arisen. My students work through a series of 10 patterns (starting with bandage), introducing them to Torchon, various grounds, diamonds, spiders, gimp, roseground etc in small patterns such as bookmarks, small mats and handkerchiefs. They then decide if they want to carry on with more complicated (usually commercial) Torchon patterns, or progress to my series of 10 Bedfordshire, or 10 Bucks patterns. Each pattern comes with notes I have written, so that they can continue at home, and I can work out where they are if they ring for help between lessons (I have given many lessons over the phone). I have only once had a student who could not grasp the techniques. She had severe dyslexia, although I have taught others with the condition successfully. I would beware of teaching tape lace. Apart from becoming tedious it usually needs sewings, which puts beginners off, and students do not learn how to handle a large number of bobbins. Good luck with your students Christine (Oxford, UK) _ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Glass bobbins on ebay
I have some similar bobbins made by Malcolm Fowler. I never saw any glass bobbins made by the Millers, Jean, as you say they made (make?) lovely painted bone bobbins. I suspect the seller had the box already and put it with the bobbins to make it more attractive, and look more like a genuine set. Christine Oxford, UK _ New Windows 7: Find the right PC for you. Learn more. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] How did you start making lace?
In 1972, I had just finished studying, and suddenly had my evenings free. Also I had just passed my driving test, so decided to join an evening class. I wanted to do something crafty, and lacemaking seemed like a good idea! I had no idea how it was made, and didn't particularly wear lacy things, but it was to be a life-changing descision. I attended the enrolement meeting, and signed up. The teacher told me how to make a pillow and cover cloths, for the next week (nothing available commercially in those days). She gave no handouts and I had to remember everything! First cut 2 circles of calico about 18 diameter. Then a long strip equal to the circumference, plus extra for turnings. The strip joins the 2 circles together, to make a honiton-type shaped pillow. Now stuff it with wood wool until very hard. Wood wool was commonly used for packaging before we had polystyrene and bubble wrap, but I had no idea how to obtain any. My parents had an old footstool, which needed repairing, and said I could use the wood shaving contents. Well the pillow took the whole lot, and weighed a ton! But it was a good firm pillow, and I used it for many years. When I arrived at the class and saw someone making a lace edging (with about 15 pairs), I almost ran out in horrror, but that evening, I caught the bug and never looked back. Interestingly the class was so big that the main teacher had about 15 students in one room, and I was taught with a similar number in an adjoining room, by the assistant. When I began teaching in 1978, my classes were about 20-24 students, many in their 20's and 30's. Now I'm lucky to get 10, and at least half are pensioners, and only one under 40! Christine Oxford UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Keeping labels with threads
Hi, I simply place spool and label into a small, self sealing plastic bag.( I used to put the label in the spool tube but found that they often dropped out and got lost). I can then see the label quickly and easily, and the thread stays clean! Christine Sunny summer-like Oxford. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Laminating patterns
Great tip Vivienne, but where do you get your non reflective pouches from? I've only seen the reflective type. Christine - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Demonstrating
Further to Carole's comment about being asked to pay to demonstrate. I belong to the Isis Lacemakers, and we like to demonstrate lacemaking wherever we are asked. We occasionally get asked to pay for our tables, but when we explain that we do not sell, and in fact will be out of pocket(travelling etc), but do it because we enjoy it (and hope to educate the public, as well as making a few converts), then that is usually OK. Sometimes we are even provided with refreshments, and once we were offered travelling expanses (but turned them down as we were all fairly local). Over the years we have heard many strange and amusing comments while demonstrating, but the most outrageous came at our Lace Fair, held last weekend. The entry fee was only £1.50, for which you got access to 20 top class suppliers, very reasonably priced home made cakes etc, and our usual mammoth tombola (prize every time!). Two lacemakers arrived and asked As we only want to look at the stalls for an hour or so, do we still have to pay? I was almost speechless, and could only reply Yes, just like everyone else. They paid up, but left me wondering, if they have any idea of the work involved in organising such an event, the cost of hiring the hall etc. Not to mention the fact that a large proportion of any profits goes to charity! Luckily, most lacemakers are friendly and grateful, and quick to say so, and make it all worth while. Christine (Oxford, England) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lacemaking classes
Many thanks to everyone who emailed me regarding Ofsted inspection of lace classes. It was good to get so much advice from those who had already been through it! I'm sorry that I haven't had time to reply to you all individually (too much paperwork to do!). I was inspected this week. The inspector, who specialized in textiles (and had done a one-day workshop in lace!) spent about 30 mins going through my paperwork and making notes. I tried to explain that I didn't have a session plan, as it is impossible to know at what stage each student will be (ie if they have had time to reach that corner etc), or even which piece of lace they will bring in (some have more than one piece on the go and bring in whichever they are stuck on-or just fancy doing). I tried to explain that my students work through a sequence of patterns, each introducing new techniques, and that I kept a record of where they were at. She then went and spoke to each student. They were brilliant, showing her their files of samples, and she seemed very interested. Then she asked me to go outside for some feedback. These are the main points, it is important to keep this craft alive my beginners are learning very quickly my advanced students are producing exceptionally high quality lace I am flexible, allowing students to digress from the programme if there is something they wish to make, and that I judge them capable of tackling so far so good (I was beginning to relax) BUT I must have a session plan! although my students are learning, I am not planning their learning! I asked her to explain, as I just could not understand what she was saying. She got very red and agitated and said she was not allowed to give advice, I must speak to my line manager. I repeated that I was not asking for advice, but did not understand, she just said that her time was up and scuttled off to Dressmaking! I have asked my manager to explain it all when she gets her report. Apparently I will be graded, but not permitted to know my grade! Its like some sort of secret society. My students have been most supportive and if necessary we will set up a private class. I'm sorry this has been such a long message, but I feel much better having got it off my chest! Best wishes Christine (Oxford) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lacemaking classes
I have been teaching lacemaking at local authority evening classes since 1978. Then, classes were very full (24 at my max, I was younger and fitter then!). These days the numbers have dropped, but I average about 10 each term. There has been some pressure on me in recent years to take a teaching qualification (I am a biomedical scientist in my other life), but I have managed to argue my way out of that so far, as I simply do not have the time, and anyway my colleagues who have done it say its deathly boring, and of no relevance to what I am doing. So far, so good. But now the government has decreed that adult education must be treated like schools, and we are to be inspected in the next few weeks by OFSTED (education inspectorate). To this end I have had to attend umpteen boring meetings and create mountains of paperwork for someone to look at. I have to set aims for each student. I have to have lesson plans for each week. I'm not sure how that will work, since everyone does their own thing, and I am often presented with a pattern I have never seen before (but so far I have never been totally stumped).And to what end? I would love to know how they will assess my teaching. What will they know of lacemaking? Will they expect my students to complete a lace fan in an evening, a term, a year If I fail the students will be the losers, and as far as I know there are no other classes in Oxfordshire. All this for 2 hours a week! I would be very interested to know if other tutors have been put through this ordeal. Wish me luck! Christine (Oxford) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Computer programs
Hi, I'm thinking of treating myself to a computer program to assist in designing and drawing patterns. Does any one out there have any experience of these? I have downloaded the demo for Lace 2000, and that seems quite easy to use. Are there any others? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks in anticipation Christine (frosty but sunny Oxford) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Isis Lace Day
Thanks to everyone who attended the 22nd Isis Lace Day in Oxford yesterday, and helped to make it so special. Good suppliers, good food, good friends, good competition entries, over £300 raised for charity, and an excellent talk by Vivienne of Biggins, both funny and informative. See you all again next year, and hopefully some new faces too. Best wishes Christine (Oxford, England) _ It's fast, it's easy and it's free. Get MSN Messenger today! http://www.msn.co.uk/messenger - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Torchon water lily
Yes, I,ve worked the aforementioned torchon water lily. I think I bought the pattern from Linda Fountain, but several suppliers stock it. I made mine in pink Pipers silk and was very pleased with it, but dont attempt it if you are a beginner! I don't think I managed a single repeat without unpicking, and you need about 7 pairs of gimps on the go at once. Quite a challenge, but worth it if you have the patience. Christine (Oxford) _ Find a cheaper internet access deal - choose one to suit you. http://www.msn.co.uk/internetaccess - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Isis Lacemakers Lace Fair
As the list is quiet this is a good time to let you know about the Isis Lacemakers forthcoming Lace Fair. This is our 16th Lace Fair, and will be held at Exeter Hall, Kidlington, just north of Oxford on Saturday 3rd April. There will be lots of your favourite suppliers, plus our usual mammoth tombola, refreshments etc. If you need more details check out our web page www.isis-lacemakers.org Hope to see you there! Christine _ Sign-up for a FREE BT Broadband connection today! http://www.msn.co.uk/specials/btbroadband - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Gimps
Yes I always use paired gimps now in Torchon, they are a must if you are working in colour. I recently finished Biggins Rainbow mat, and as my gimps were paired the rainbow stands out magnificently! Christine (Oxford, quite spring-like today) _ Stay in touch with absent friends - get MSN Messenger http://www.msn.co.uk/messenger - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Havant lace fair
Hi, to the query about who will stock Pipers silks at Havant, you will be pleased to hear that Pipers themselves are listed on the flyers. Fountains also stock Oliver twists, there may be others as well. See you there! Christine (Oxford, very autumnal, and suffering from the postal strike) _ Get Hotmail on your mobile phone http://www.msn.co.uk/msnmobile - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
