Re: [lace] Seeking lacemaker with Chinese language skills

[Delores Miller]

Dear Sally,

I am a lace maker in Sedro Woolley, WA.  I have a Chinese friend who is
willing to help with this.  I would show her the techniques and she would
try to find the correct Chinese word.  Would you like to have us try our
hand at helping you?


Delores Miller

On Fri, Sep 27, 2019 at 9:41 AM Sally Jenkins  wrote:

> Dear Arachne friends,
>
> I am teaching beginning Torchon to a Chinese woman who speaks no English.
> We are both doing well, but would do even better if I could find a
> *lacemaker* who could read and write Chinese. Specifically I need to get
> the *written form* for some lace-specific terms. If that goes well, I would
> also hope this person would proof-read my weekly lesson plans (broken down
> into simple sentences) and make corrections to whatever Google Translate
> may have mangled. I don't need to be able to pronounce anything; if I can
> copy and paste the characters, that will be enough.
>
> Once we get these lace terms hammered out, I do plan to submit them to the
> OIDFA Lace Translator for inclusion so the next Chinese student will not
> have this particular hurdle.
>
> Lastly: I get the Arachne list in digest form. Sometimes it is weeks
> between postings. So please, if you know someone who may be of help, be
> sure to include me in a separate email so I will get the information
> promptly.
>
> Many thanks in advance to the lacemaking world,
>
> Sally Jenkins
> Oregon Trail Lacemakers, Eugene, Oregon, USA
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Re: [lace] Demonstration Fish

[Delores Miller]

I have downloaded the fish pattern (9 pages) from
www.alexstillwell.files.wordpress.com (PDF help files).  Hope this helps.

Delores from Sedro-Woolley, Washington (a member of Lacemakers of Puget
Sound)

On Sat, Sep 19, 2015 at 3:15 PM, mary carey  wrote:

> Good Morning,
>
> Apologies to the Lacemakers in Seattle, have lost your notes, so generously
> provided, and was wondering is it possible to have them sent again.  In
> about
> 3 weeks I will be visiting a Senior Textiles class to demonstrate lace and
> they would be good to allow the girls (I presume they are all girls) to
> have
> something they can complete.
>
> Have a fish pricking on a pillow which I used in my first lesson with 8 yr
> old
> granddaughter and suspect the pages I printed are in a plastic envelope
> somewhere at my daughter's house.  So far no further lessons have happened,
> but I remain ever hopeful.
>
> Mary Carey
> Campbelltown, NSW, Australia
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Re: [lace] Binche Peacock pattern

[Delores Miller]

Dear Lorri,

I have one from OIDFA, 2009, Bulletin 2, pg20  21.  The picture is the size 
discribed but the pattern is smaller.  If you can not find your magazine I 
will bring you mine to use.


I like your goals.  They are very similar to mine.

Delores Miller from sunny Sedro-Woolley, WA, USA


- Original Message - 
From: Lorri Ferguson lorri...@msn.com

To: lace arachne lace@arachne.com
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2015 11:06 AM
Subject: [lace] Binche Peacock pattern



Dear Spiders,
About a year ago I took a class and started the Binche Peacock piece.It is
about 12 cm (4.5) tall and 6 cm (2.25) wide, with rounded upper and 
lower
ends.Well, life got in the way and I have misplaced the working diagram 
(in my
house move last summer).Does anyone know where the pattern came from 
(possibly
an OIDFA publication) or do you have the diagram itself.I thought it was 
with
the pillow/pricking but it isn't there now.  I am desperate to finish it 
asap.
My goal for this year is to finish as many pieces as possible and get my 
lace

materials more organized.  Much of my lace things are still in the packing
boxes.

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Re: [lace] This is cute! How to make a ball of lace.

[Delores Miller]

These balls look like a lot of fun.  How do we get patterns?  Delores Miller

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Sent: Friday, February 21, 2014 4:30 AM
Subject: [lace] This is cute! How to make a ball of lace.



http://www.ann-wild.de/pillowsinuse.html




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Re: [lace] This is cute! How to make a ball of lace.

[Delores Miller]

Washington State, USA

Thanks for the tips.  Delores
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  To: lace@arachne.com ; deemille...@gmail.com ; lswaters...@comcast.net
  Sent: Friday, February 21, 2014 10:09 AM
  Subject: Re: [lace] This is cute! How to make a ball of lace.


  Dear Delores,

  We do not see in your memo from where you are writing.  That might help in
phrasing an answer, which is why we ask members to give us at least a hint.
Please remember, this is an *International* list.  What is available in Europe
may not be available in Australia, for example.

  The book is out-of-print, but you can probably find a copy by working with
an independent book dealer.

  In this case, there are some downloadable prickings if you look at the
options at the bottom of each page.. Click on Lace Prickings at the far right.
There was a plug in mentioned, but I don't like to load unfamiliar things on
my computer, so did not experiment with that.

  Jeri Ames in Maine USA
  Lace and Embroidery Resource Center
  

  In a message dated 2/21/2014, deemille...@gmail.com writes:  These balls
look like a lot of fun.  How do we get patterns?  Delores Miller

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  Subject: [lace] This is cute! How to make a ball of lace.

  http://www.ann-wild.de/pillowsinuse.html

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Re: [lace] Trident Edge

[Delores Miller]

Dear Liz, could you please site the IOLI bulletin for us.  Delores

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Re: [lace] sand dollar

[Delores Miller]

For Kim who is looking for a pattern of a sand dollar:

The Lace Sand Dollar that the Sand Dollar Lacers used on their tee shirts is 
also in the IOLI Bulletin Vo. 24, Number 3, Spring 2004 on page 24 and 25. 
Nice picture and pricking as well as instructions.  Lynda Krupka, Fl wrote 
the artticle, Lacemaking in Florida but I am not sure she is the designer. 
Enjoy.


Delores Miller, Sedro Woolley, WA

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Re: [lace] Crochet Hooks

[Delores Miller]

Many of the lace suppliers carry the fine crochet hooks.  A list can be 
found on the I.O.L.I. web site under Links, www.internationaloldlacers.org . 
www.lacis.com has a steel # 15 (item LC41) which can be ordered on line. 
Hope this helps.


Delores Miller, Sedro-Woolley, WA, USA

- Original Message - 
From: bertra...@gmail.com

To: lace@arachne.com
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 8:25 AM
Subject: [lace] Crochet Hooks


This isn't about bobbin lace, but I hope someone can help.  A woman I 
worked with during Frontier Days  Rodeo told me about a project she is 
trying to finish which calls for a size 15 crochet hook.  Do any of you 
have a source for this size needle?  Michaels  Hobby Lobby have already 
been checked.

Thanks to whoever can help her.
Sallie from Wyoming
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Re: [lace] let the moving adventure begin?

[Delores Miller]

Welcome to Seattle and Lacemakers of Puget Sound, Beth.  Hope to see you at 
our meeting when you are settled.  Delores Miller, Sedro Woolley, WA 


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Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag

[Delores Miller]

Could you please tell us the dimenions of your pillow and the sise of the 
blocks.  It sounds like one I could make.  Thanks, Delores
- Original Message - 
From: Noelene Lafferty nlaffe...@ozemail.com.au

To: 'Lace' lace@arachne.com
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 2:13 AM
Subject: RE: [lace] bobbin lace bag


After spending some time making up a travel pillow, it sits gather dust on 
a

shelf.

I prefer my simple small 5 block pillow - two long blocks each side, three
removable centre blocks (plus a couple of spares) made of insulation foam,
which fits comfortably in a small carry bag with handles, into which I can
shove a few more tools, a book and bits and pieces.

Noelene in Cooma
nlaffe...@ozemail.com.au
Must admit that, having spent a long time making

a roller-pillow-in-a-bag with integrated pin cushion and tool container,
I've never actually used it.
Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK


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[lace] Belgian Color Code

[Delores Miller]

I have two questions.

1.  I have color codes in several of my books but have failed to find any
listed as the Belgian Color Code.  Could someone list them for me?

2.  In Torchon Lace, what is the difference between a chevron and a heart?
They appear to be the same so I thought the terms were interchangeable.

Thanks for your help.

Delores Miller
Sedro-Woolley, WA, USA

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Re: [lace] Rescued piece of lace

[Delores Miller]

Thank you for the pictures.  It is was fun to see it.  What size/type of 
thread do you think was used?  Could you count the stitches per inch on the 
foot side for us?  TIA   Delores Miller. Sedro Woolley, Washington, USA
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From: Mark, aka Tatman tatmant...@gmail.com

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Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 12:05 PM
Subject: [lace] Rescued piece of lace



Dear lacers,
While we were out shopping for last minute props and costumes for the HS
musical this past weekend, we were at a flea market and I always hastely
glance for any lace paraphenalia.  I managed to rescue this cluny lace
insertion.  It measures 52 inches long and 3 and 3/4th inches wide.  I
believe it is handmade because the leaf tallies are pointed on both
ends(unlike barmen machine lace as referenced to me from a previous post)
and you can see where the starter pins were and the lacemaker had tied the
thread ends together in knots on the other end.  It desparately needs a 
good
washing!  If you know of the pattern or think it might be some other type 
of

lace, please let me know.  Below are some closeups of the lace:

http://tinyurl.com/ba55hc

http://tinyurl.com/bacf84

http://tinyurl.com/bmac4y

You can also see my post of it on my blog: 
http://tatmantats.wordpress.com


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email: tatmant...@gmail.com

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Re: [lace] Thread Identification

[Delores Miller]

Thank you Brenda,

There is no label.  The 'cone' is a plastic cyclinder and is not smooth.  It 
is about 5 inches in diameter and the thread is ecru.  It was purchased from 
a discount yarn shop in the sixties.  I have used it to make samples of 
edgings when I first started lace making in the nineties.  It has a 
stiffness to it that makes me think it is linen.  It is still very stong and 
I would like to use it for a table cloth edging and was curious.  I will try 
washing a piece first.


Delores Miller 


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[lace] Thread Identification

[Delores Miller]

Could someone tell me how to test a thread to see if it might be linen?  I
have a large cone of thread I believe is linen but would like to know for
sure.

thanks!! Delores Miller, Washington, USA

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Re: [lace] needle lace pillow

[Delores Miller]

Tess, could you give us dimensions of the pillow and the dowel?  Is the 
dowel what we use for closet poles in the USA?  TIA


Delores Miller, Sedo-Woolley, WA, USA 


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Re: [lace] PDF files

[Delores Miller]

Dear Jenny,

I have been unscribed for the summer and have just returned.  I explored 
your site today. The items in the Elements section are an inspiration to try 
all of the spiders . I did a demonstration of lacemaking at the La Connor 
Quilt Museum yesterday.  I will do the bookmarks for display when I do 
future demonstrations.  Thank you for sharing!


Delores Miller,
Sedro-Woolley, Washington, (North of Seattle)


- Original Message - 
From: Jenny Brandis [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To: Arachne lace@arachne.com
Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 2:07 AM
Subject: [lace] PDF files



Hi everyone

Over the last month there has been a marked increase in the downloads of 
the tutorials and PDF files on my website but very little has come to me 
as feedback. Are they useful or have they just been looked at/downloaded 
and  discarded? I guess I am asking for feedback - good or bad on how the 
files are being used. Has anyone done any of the free patterns? Can I see 
a photo? Has my rambling been of help?


For those of you interested in adding beads to your torchon lace - I have 
taken some photos as I added beads to my lace, included a few notes and 
photo of the tool I use all included in the PDF on my site at 
http://www.brandis.com.au/craft/Lace/tutorials.html


Once again, feedback on its usefulness (or lack there of) would be 
appreciated.


--
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Kununurra Western Australia
URL: www.brandis.com.au/craft/lace
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Re: [lace] Re: block pillows and BL scarves

[Delores Miller]

Thanks for the idea.  I loved the pouch.  Delores from wet Sedro-Woolley,WA 
USA--but far North of the devastating floods.


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To: Lace list lace@arachne.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 9:03 AM
Subject: [lace] Re: block pillows and BL scarves


I had good intentions of making a scarf from lace weight yarn.  I picked 
out
this soft fuzzy yarn to lace with.  But instead I turned it into a cover 
for

a pouch and gave it to a friend. I added beads on the tail ends instead of
working them in.  Makes for good dangles.  I then applied it to some
complimentary wool fabric.   Here are some pics she took of the 
pouch/purse

I made her:

http://bp3.blogger.com/_gmukDyOE-lQ/RucWZqtsiyI/AMs/4WZEHHPwMdk/s160
0-h/DSCF0187b.JPG

http://bp3.blogger.com/_gmukDyOE-lQ/RucVxqtsixI/AMk/lBniUiXubRU/s160
0-h/DSCF0188b.JPG

I made my own large roller pillow out of a hard tube that used to have
fabric rolled on it.  I work in a band uniform manufacturing company that
throws out these 6 foot empty cardboard tubes(one of these days I will 
make
a 6 foot roller pillow!! HAH).  So I make use of them and have used them 
for

the inside part of small and large roller pillows.  I then wrap layers of
wool fabric and then finally a dense insulation foam.  Then the two cloth
covers.  Works like a charm!  The bobbins I used for making this scarf
turned into purse/pouch were the big bobbins you get in the kit from 
Hell.
I sure could use more of those if I was to make a wider scarf.  If you 
have

any you want to get rid of, I have a good home for them ;)

Someday I will actually make some scarves for gifts.  Intentions are good,
but is one of those round tuits!

Mark, aka Tatma in chilly Greenville, IL USA
Www.tat-man.net
Www.tat-man.net/blog

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Re: [lace] White Ethafoam

[Delores Miller]

I am also interested in a USA source.  I would also like to find a 
wholesaler for lace pillows and bobbins.  TIA  Delores Miller, Washington, 
USA
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Subject: [lace] White Ethafoam



Hello all
I would appreciate the name/email of someone in the UK who
makes / sells white ethafoam.
I was given the address but have mislaid it. Man thanks.
Alice Wilmshurst - Gloucestershire   /HTML

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[lace] Grids for patterns

[Delores Miller]

I had a hard drive failure and lost some of my sources.  Could someone please
tell me again where I can find grids for making patterns?  I am especially
interested in Torchon at this time.  Thanks, Delores from Sedro Woolley, WA,
USA

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Re: [lace] IOLI/Montreal Book Translation

[Delores Miller]

Beth wrote:
I don't have time to translate the whole book, but I have a coy of the  
Fouriscot  Salvador book, a working knowledge of French and the  
International Lace Dictionary to help me with the specialist lace 
vocabulary,
so if Dolores (or anyone else) wants a specific passage (or passages)  
translating I'll have a go.


Thanks Beth.  Would you have time to do pages 9 -14?  Delores 


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[lace] IOOI?Montreal Book Translation

[Delores Miller]

Has anyone translated La Dentelle de Bayeux by Potin and Nobecourt or La
Dentelle de Bayeux by Fouriscot  Salvador into English?  Bablefish and my
French dictionary aren't doing a good job.

I am in the Bayeux class and want to become comfortable with the grounds.  TIA

Delores Miller, Sedro-Woolley, WA, USA

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Re: [lace] hands on demor for girls

[Delores Miller]

I used the snake when I taught several boys and my grand daughter.  They did 
well and enjoyed it.  I also had things ready for them.  Have fun!  Delores 
Miller, Sedro-Woolley, WA, USA
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Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 9:27 AM
Subject: [lace] hands on demor for girls



I've been asked to teach a sample lesson to a group of
7 elementary school girls who are learning various
textile arts.  I have two sessions of two hours to
use.

I plan to have a pillow for each one, and most of the
bobbins wound.  At this moment, I'm thinking about
using the Springett snake pattern.  I think it can be
done in the time available.

Each girl will have to wind one or two pairs of
bobbins to understand the process, but we won't have
time for them to wind all of them.  The patterns will
be on the pillows.  We'll only deal with the cloth
stitch and the single twist.

I have commandeered my lace friend to assist, so there
will be two of use to guide the 7 girls and their
leader. (I'll have her make one, also.)

My question is:  Does anyone know of a better pattern
than the Snake for a quickie sampler project?  I
haven't had time to search through my books since I
agreed to do these lessons next month.

If these girls really enjoy bobbin lace, I'll give
them more instruction later.  They have been doing
spinning, weaving and knitting this year. A nationally
known native Indian basket maker is scheduled to give
them some basket weaving lessons.  (We are very near
an Indian Reservation with many skilled people.)

They plan to do embroidery and crochet later.  The
leader wants them to explore a wide range of textile
arts.  I wanted bobbin lace to be included, so became
involved.

Alice in Oregon

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