[lace] Ann Colliers fans
I have not posted to the list for a long time but thought I would today. I bought the magazine WORKBOX in Smiths today, what a lovely surprise inside to find an article by Ann Collier about the fans she has made depicting Gilbert Sullivan operas including the box with Stumpwork to put the fans in. lease forgive the large print, I still have sight problems. Jean in West Berkshire England. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
RE: [lace] lacemakers r
I thought I had better come out of lurkdom. I was at the OIDFA Convention in Brighton UK 1986, there were Lace makers from Japan. They also had lovely lace on display. Plus They wore their lovely kimonos, even danced the I, I, Conga. There were Japanese Lace makers at the OIDFA convention in Ghent, two were in my needlelace class. I went to a lace convention at Vamberk, in the Czech Republic. We were told that over 100 lace makers made lace for a living. Jean in Berkshire UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to Arachne [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] floods in England and Wales
I thought I would let people on the list know how some buisnesses are coping in the midlands (England) where the floods have been or still are. My daughter lives in Worcester, the company she works for has had no water since the floods. The management have bought water for the staff, they have hired portable toilets for the men. The women if they live where they have water, they take empty plastic bottles home and fill them up to take to work the next day so they can flush the women's toilets, plus wash their hands. Where I live in Berkshire, we had floods before the midlands last Friday week, we had some of our grandson's friends sleeping in our house that night as they could not get home, some live in small villages, one lived in our town, yet could not get home, there was only one road passable out of town, no public transport such as buses or trains, even our train station was flooded. The entrance to our road was flooded, so we stayed home for the next 48 hours. We were lucky we had electricity and water. Our daughter has a house where the garden goes down to the Kennet Avon Canal, it was 1 inch from over flowing, her house would have flooded as the canal is three feet higher than her garden. Our prayers were answered, we were lucky. Jean in Berkshire, where we are hoping there will be no more floods, not only here but the rest of England and Wales. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] box's for pins
I apolgise if I am using large print, at the present time I have sight problems, I thought I would write and tell you that I have The Ladies Own Toilet Pin Box, inside it says the following This tin contains a quarter of a pound of best pins, manufactured by Perkin Marmont Ltd. London Stroud, England. Is an indispensible companion to Ladies at home, abroad, in the boudoir, touring, visiting or the hotel. Being made of the finest brass wire and carefully silvered, these Pins may be used without risk in the finest material. This box belonged to my grandmother born in the late 1800's I don't have a clue how old it is. Yes I have used this tin on many occasions. I also have a needlecase that my great aunt gave me when she could no long sew, we believe it is around 100 years old, yes I still use the needlelace. Jean in Berkshire, hoping our road does not flood again tonight. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Family history
It is a long time since I posted anything to the list. I am wondering if anyone can help me with Tracing family in New Zealand. My husbands grandfather was a doctor, he left his wife and seven children at the end of 1901, He was residing in England at the beginning of 1901 as I have found him with his family Living in London. The story that all his siblings have told us is that he left for New Zealand or Australia with His nurse. Now surfing the web, I have come accross a site that tells me in one grave yard there is A person buried there in the 1940's with the same name as my husbands grandfather. Unfortunately it does not say his ageAre there any web sites for tracing our ancestors in NZ? I would be most grateful for any help you can give me. Many thanks for reading this, Jean in Berkshire To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] The Fans collection - Hampshire Museums Service- collections
As there has been discussion on fans, I though I would send the Web site which shows many fans from the 1750. There is a page about looking after fans. Jean in Berkshire http://www.hants.gov.uk/museum/fans/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Borders of Raised Needlepoint Lace
I needed to sort my books out, I found The Lace Directory published By the England Lace School around 1989/90, it was published to To raise funds for the John Bull Trophy in 1990. Now I came to an advert for Ulster Folk and Transport Museum They have a lace collection: costume, patterns. Literature Principally Irish laces, especially Carrickmacross, Limeric, Irish crochet and Innismacsaint. I had to know whatInnismacsaint lace was, so I found the Following web site, they even show you a lace book published In 1888. Jean in , England Berkshire. http://www.libraryireland.com/IrishLace/2.php - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Skype
My family and I were off line for many months. Once were back on line friends persuaded us to go onto Skype. This has been great for us as we have our daughter and family living in Australia. So my DH decided to persuade his cousin who lives in Panama City, Florida to go on Skype. Now there is a problem, she can not use the phone unless she pays $1.25 per minute. She only has one phone line. DH has just sent me a message of info that has been going backwards and forwards between his cousin and himself. She is too worried I think to sort this out. DH has emailed Skype about the problem, they delete the message sent, send back a blank email. They just won't answer my DH emails. Just wondered is there anyone who knows about Skype. As DH cousin needs the phone for her business. Jean To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Research
I am wondering if anyone has an idea if I went to the British Library in London where I have a ticket if I could find any information on the 1851 exhibition. Or would I be better going to the V A. We know that my DH had two great grandfathers who exhibited at the exhibition. I know that there are lots to do with lace that is available at The British Library. Jean To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Help for grandson
I am wondering if there is anyone on the list that can help my grandson who lives in NSW, Australia. Has only been living in Australia for just over 12 months. He will shortly be taking his exams the equivalent of GCSE's here. He has missed out on learning about the Aboriginal people of Australia. He has been told that there will be questions asked in his history exam. His history teacher said go and search the web. I was hoping there might be some one on the list who could advise the best web site to go to. You help would be much appreciated. If there is a book that might help, please let us know we will send the money to buy the book. Many thanks for listening. jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace-chat] British pension question
I have answered Sharon's message personally. I had to deal with the pension of DH cousin who died last April and lived in NY. I phoned the Overseas Pensions Department here with all the information that was required, the pension was stopped, his widows pension was upgraded in a short space of time. Jean Peach in Newbury (I'm wondering how the British pension scheme is now run and whether someone out there can enlighten us.) -- To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lace in Museums
My husband and I were in Oxford the other week. We went into the Pitt Rivers Museum find one display of lace. I could not believe the condition of the exhibition, it was awful, dirty. Won't say anymore. So I went and spoke to one of the staff who gave me a form to fill out. Whilst filling out the form other staff came to speak to me. I was told that the lace has been in the glass cabinet for over 30 years. Also the young girl at reception told me her mother and grandmother are Lacemakers, she had never noticed the lace. So went off to see the lace came back agreeing with everything I had said about the exhibition. Today I received a very nice letter, the museum staff are going to look at the situation who will then inform me of what is going to happen. Now I tried to send an email in reply which kept bouncing so Phoned the museum, it seems they have been so short of money for many years. They will shortly open a new building next to building where the lace is on display. Whilst I was on the phone I asked how much lace they have in the reserve collection, around 500 pieces. Yes you can see the reserve collection, you must first make an appointment as it takes time to get the lace out plus they have limited resources. I will let you know the outcome of my complaint to the museum. Jean in Newbury - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] been off line
I am sorry to post this message to the lists, I have been off line for a little while. I now have a new computer, as yet I don't have access to my old computer so don't have access to my address book. Jean in Newbury - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] been off line
I am sorry to post this message to the lists, I have been off line for a little while. I now have a new computer, as yet I don't have access to my old computer so don't have access to my address book. Jean in Newbury To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] fan circle international
Now please don't jump up and say this should be on chat, go to the site that I am giving you, it is one of the most interesting I have been to in a long time. There is the history of fans in France, plus a museum in Paris. Now if any one is going to Edinburgh between 14th October to 19th 19th March 2006 there is an exhibition of Royal Fans at Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyrood House, Edinburgh. I do know that the Queen does have lace fans as I took a group of lacemakers to Windsor to see some of the Queens fans which included lace fans. Also found out that there are fans at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge which are not on display at the moment, it is explained on the web site. Interesting article about the looking after and repairing of fans. www.fancircleinternational.org/ Enjoy your visit to the site, Jean Peach - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Electrical stores in Brisbane
I am wondering if anyone in Australia can help me. My DIL is going to Brisbane shortly, the rest of the family will stay near Surfers Paradise. My Number 3 grandson wants to use a No 1 play station, unfortunately a lead was lost in the move to Australia, does anyone have an idea a store where another lead can be bought. My family live in a small country town which does not have a store that can help them. Your help would be much appreciated as grandson number 2 has just phoned us to ask for our help. Jean To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] V A
I phoned the V A today, it seems they don't have a clue when the lace and textile galleries will be open again. Apparently because they had quite a few phone enquiries they have had study days under security. I have been told that they will email me when their next study day is, perhaps more people should email the V A and ask when are the textile galleries going to be open. There is a special exhibition of the Arts Crafts. Plus Customs owned by Queen Maude of Norway, they are in the costume gallery on the ground floor. These will be on display until January next year. Plus there is another exhibition City Fashion around the world. So please find out what is happening at the V A before deciding to go. Jean - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] The Silk Merchants House
I thought there might be one or two people who would like to know about The Silk Merchants House in Marlborough, Wiltshire, England. There is a web site where you can visit the house and see what it is like inside. The house is open from Easter until September. I do know that there was lace schools for the poor girls of the parish set up in Marlborough during the period that this house was being built (second half of the 1600's). I found this out at the Wiltshire Records office when doing research. www.merchantshousetrust.co.uk Enjoy Jean - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Devon Trolly lace
I have found out that the Devon Trolly lace will be on display at Fairlynch Museum, Budleigh Salterton from April until September. I am hoping to go and see this display, not only for the lace, but also to take a longer look at the museum as it was where my great grandfather was born. I only found this out from a cousin of mine who lives in the States just a few months ago.. Jean - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Temporary closures of galleries at V A
I thought I should write to Arachne about the following I had to wait until today before I could. I was at the V A last weekend to see the Connect 2005 exhibition and sale of crafts. Afterwards I found that the Lace, Textiles, Fashion galleries were closed I was told for the foreseeable future. I was also told that I should have looked on the web first before deciding to go to the V A.. Well if you do go to the web site you will not see Lace or Textiles mentioned. It seems they have had artefacts stolen from many of the galleries, so they have decided to put a new security system in, plus there is a 10 year programme which has started to update all the galleries. So I suggest that if anyone wants to go to the V A to phone first to see which galleries are open. Jean Peach - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] earthquake/shock wave.
I do hope that if any of you have friends or family in the earth quake/tidal wave zone that they are alright. We have just heard that our SIL's 16 year old son and mother who are in Sri Lanka on holiday have been evacuated to a temple, they then lost contact. We were told on the news that up to 20,000 Brits are in the 1,000 km zone where this happened. Not so long ago we were told that flights to Sri Lanka are going out empty. If there are any Brits who are back packers they will have to help themselves. I do pray that help can be given to those those peoples in the countries affected by this awful disaster. Jean To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Kerry Taylor auction
I went to the auction today, many lots did not meet the reserve price for the Springett's. The lace did not do so well either. I am tired so will sign off. Yes I wrote down all the prices. Jean in Newbury - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] FW: Official Passport page URL
I hope members don't mind me putting this on lace chat. I felt that members in the UK might like to know the following. Today I went for an interview for a job, I was told to take my birth certificate, drivers license and passport. Now I was told that they had by law to photograph in colour all of these documents. Now what we have found out on the web page I have put is that a passport can only be photocopied in black and white, just your particulars, nothing else. This company was taking copies in colour. We are told that we will be having identity cards in the near future, now I wonder what happens then. I did phone the HMSO office, it was suggested that when I hand over my documents that I put in writing only for the companies use and in black and white and go with the person to see that they do this, don't let the documents out of your sight. In the near future we have been told that the government would like everyone to have identity cards, now what happens then? : Official UK Passport page URL http://www.hmso.gov.uk/copyright/guidance/gn_20.htm Jean in Newbury To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] sending snail mail overseas
The very large and heavy parcel I sent to Australia by airmail took 13 days, this time of the year mail always takes longer than anything other time of the year. My parcel was not opened, I took a chance and Christmas wrapped the presents, where another parcel that was sent to my daughter was no Christmas wrapped in case it was opened I sent a parcel a couple of months ago that took five days. My daughter had a lot of stuff shipped to Australia, they had planned to arrive a few days after the arrival of the shipment, they waited, and waited, in the end the went to the house they were renting and slept on the floor as they could not afford two lots of rent. Their goods were kept at the docks for over four weeks, then they get a bill for 500 dollars for the cleaning of four new bikes. Once they paid the money theirs goods were delivered to their house. What was nice, my daughters new neighbours got together and lent them bends and other essentials until their goods arrived. When you have an daughter just over one two sons 4 1/2 and 14 1/2 I can't imagine life was that easy. My daughter is having a party this week for her birthday but for all the people who helped her when she arrived in Australia. Don't forget too, Australia can be up to 11 hours ahead of us, we are 8 hours ahead of Vancouver. When I worked at the PO I could find out the best days to post my overseas mail, sounds crazy, there are some days better than others depending on what flights are available. I do know that in the UK the PO now have their own planes for some routes. I am now writing my overseas cards to be mailed tomorrow. Jean in Newbury UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Battle of Britain panel being auctioned today
I have just received my free local paper a day late, that is why I am late in letting people know about the sale of a Battle of Britain panel at Dreweatt Neate in Newbury. The sale is today, have just phoned Drewett and Neate, to be told it will come up for auction around midday. My newspaper says the following Nearly all of the battle of Britain panels that are known to have survived have been stored in museums, and it is very rare for one to appear at auction. One of these panels was originally owned by Lord Inverglide, and given to his butler after his death, who sold it to his current owner. \it is offered for sale with an estimate of 8,000 to 12,000 pounds. As this auction is local to me I have decided to go to the auction. Jean Peach, Newbury - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Battle of Britain Panel
I am only home for a few minutes, this is just to say the panel did not sell, it was offered at 5,000 to start, no one started the bidding so it was withdrawn. Jean - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Auction yesterday
I never expected yesterday morning that I would be going to an auction, that changed when I read one of our free papers that we get each week. Although I have lived here in Newbury for 32 years I have never been to an auction at Dreweatt Neate Donnington Sale rooms. It is in a large Georgian House with large garden on the outskirts of where I live. Although I was told over the phone that the Battle of Britain panel come up for auction at around 12 noon, it was nearly an hour later when the panel came up for auction. By that time there were few in the room, although there were many people wandering around rooms full of antiques waiting for the items to come up later in the afternoon. I had sat and had a coffee with an antique dealer, who was complaining that there were few textiles up for auction if she had known she would have stayed at home. In all I counted three women who were bidding for the textiles, I could not believe it when the panel come up for auction there were just 8 people left in the room. We were asked to start bidding at 5,000 pounds, you could hear a pin drop. Not a sound, suddenly the auctioneer says NOT SOLD. Now I did try to find out who was selling the panel. The panel is enormous, who would have the room to hang the panel, only a museum, even some museums would not be able to hang the panel. If you go to the Dreweatt Neat web site, it says exactly what was printed in their catalogue. Oh yes one antique dealer I spoke to said she had bought a large collection of bobbins of a gentleman who wife had just died that she was a well know lace maker and wrote books. That she had told him to go to a large auction house and sell them as she knew nothing about lace bobbins. Jean in Newbury - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] lacemakers lamps
Now please don't get upset with what I am going to say, I have never spoken about lacemakers lamps before, having read this discussion I decided to contact a lace teacher who learnt her lace from a very young age and is now retired. I was told she only ever saw lacemakers outside their cottages making lace. But does know about the small lacemakers lamp that she has it was made in the town where she was born. It is very small, very heavy, you put water in the glass then you put tallow and light it. After a time you will see rings of tallow around the glass. As there was a candle factory in the town where the candles were made that is where the tallow was bought. Jean Peach - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Stumpwork face and Beatles
I have just been sent from The Embroiderers Guild their catalogue of the books that they sell. In the Stumpwork section there are two new books Stumpwork Face by May Maxell, Price 6.50 pounds I did a two hour work shop with Fay Maxwell, could not believe how simple it was to do the face I was shown. there is no ISBN number nor the publisher, Stumpwork Beetles by Jane Nicholas Sally Nicholas Publishing Price 29.50 pounds. I could not believe how many books are published relating to embroidery. Jean - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] sending parcels this Christmas
As there have been messages about sending mail around the world I thought I would tell you my story. I had packed my parcel for my grandchildren who live in Australia. My daughter suggested that I find out how much other carriers would charge. First I went to the Post Office, they did not ask how large the parcel was, it would cost me 44 pounds. The worst carrier was UPS, first because the presents cost more than 85 dollars, I had to pay a tax to the USA. Plus I had to pay a tax on the postage which was more than the PO. Also I was told that I would have to pay the Australian Government a surcharge. I can't believe that I have to pay another country to post my parcel, yes I know UPS is American owned. So I sent my presents airmail through our PO Jean - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Batsford
This is for lacemakers who don't have Lace magazine In with my Lace Guild magazine is a flyer from Batsford, they have 20% of all their books at the moment. I then notices that there is a new book out in November 50 New Milanese Lace Patterns by Pat Read. It says the following: This new book of 50 stunning lace patterns showcases the delicate beauty of this ever popular lace. Containing both traditional and modern examples, together with patterns including flowers, scrolls, leaves and even dragons, it creates both a guide and an impressive display work for beginners to advanced. Price 17.99 GBP ISBN 07134 89162 Jean Peach - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] wedding veils
I have just had a message from my daughter who lives in Australia, she wants to know is there anyone in Australia who sells antique lace wedding veils? I have sent her the address of Honiton shop, Claeys. Can't find a web site for Ann Swift. No this is not for my daughter, she is married, the information is for a friend of hers. Seems they want to look like the Australian from Tasmania who married a prince. I can't remember what the veil was made off that was worn at the wedding. Jean - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Kingfisher, NEC
First I would like to thank everyone for the information they gave me about making a Kingfisher in lace, I have been very lucky, I have had help from a very kind Arachne member who has been able to help me. I really appreciate this help. I was told last night that the Clothes Show is on at the same time as the Lace Suppliers fair at the NEC, I have been advised that if I want to go by car, go early as it will be full very quickly, traffic jams,. I know what it is like I went to the Clothes show once.. Jean in Newbury where we have sun at last. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] antique bobbins
This is just to say if any one else queries where I got the information from, here is how I did it, I phoned Sotheby's who gave me Kerry Taylor's phone number, yes I phoned her up, she was happy for this information to go onto the internet. Jean - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] FW: Auction at Sotheby's
Brian, I have found out why you can't find the bobbins on the Sotheby's web site. You won't. Yes they are being sold at Sotheby's but the company that is putting them up for sale, plus lots of other bobbins, lace is Kerry Taylor Auction House It has taken me a little while to find out what is happening. There is an auction on the 15th 16th, the bobbins are up for sale on the 16th December. There is a catalogue, that will be on sale the middle of next month, cost 10 pounds, the catalogue is being printed right now, yes you will see pictures of the bobbins. You can view all that is up for auction on the Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday before the auction, which is at Old Bond Street. You will be able to view information about the bobbins and lace which is being auctioned from the middle of November at .antiques.trade.gazette.com I am not sure if there are full stops between the words as I took all this information over the phone. I must admit I am tempted to go and look at what is up for auction. Hope this helps Brian. Jean - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] problems with my computer
I have to apologise, I am having problems with my computer. The emails I send it seems say it is 2003. I was wondering why I am not getting reply to messages. Plus I don't think I am getting all the messages from Arachne. I do have a special box where some of my mail goes into. I also have problems with the computer, can take an hour before I stop seeing lovely patterns on the screen. DH is not very well, so hopefully I will sometime soon be able to get help. Jean in Newbury - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Kingfisher in lace
I am wondering if anyone knows if there is a lace pattern of a Kingfisher other than the one in New Braids and Designs in Milanese Lace. The reason I am asking is one of my grandsons who is now living in Australia has asked me to make a Kingfisher in Lace for him, plus it must be in colour. It will take me some time to learn the techniques of Milanese before I can make this pattern, I really don't want to let my grandson down as he is feeling really homesick. I have decided that I do do something small for him quickly, that he can have for Christmas. Even though the only piece he wants is a Kingfisher. If anyone can help me I would be most grateful Jean - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] International Arts and Crafts Exhibition at V A
As there has been a discussion about Art Nouveau, Art Deco and the Arts and Crafts. I thought there might be some who would be interested in the exhibition being held at the V A next year International Arts and Crafts 17 March - 24 July 2005 It says on their web site that the Arts and Crafts Movement was arguably one of the most far reaching and influential design movements of modern times. here is their web site http://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/future exhibits/artscrafts/index.html There is a write up on the site about the exhibitions, yes there will be textiles, not what they are though. Jean - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] FW: Wool Sack?
I am wondering if anyone knows the answer to the following, my DH has been trying to find out where is the Wool Sack? In the House of Commons or the House of Lords, who sits on it? We have looked up every reference book we have and can't find any references to the Wool Sack. We learnt about this when we were both at school, too many years ago, now we can't remember. Jean in Newbury To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace-chat] FW: Wool Sack?
Many thanks Katrina, DH is a very happy bunny, Jean Wool Sack? try this link- http://18.1911encyclopedia.org/W/WO/WOOLSACK.htm Katrina To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Copyright
For sometime my DH and I have been tracing letters that are in many universities in the UK, such as Edinburgh, Oxford and Cambridge, these are just a few. Now these letters, some were written by DH great grandfather or written to him by famous people. So far we have not been allowed to see these letters, we do have a copy of an interview he gave to the press in 1861. We have to now make an appointment at the National History Museum. We have to take documentation showing that my DH is the great grandson, then we have to go into discussion. What are we trying to do, put together documentation of a man who led a very interesting life, whose great great great grandson has asked us to find out more about his life. Even though some of these letters were written by a family member we have no automatic right to even see the letters. Jean in Newbury To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] lace on display
If anyone is in the Budleigh Salterton area of Devon during the summer. There is a small display of lace in their museum. On Friday's there is a lacemaker who comes from Honiton making lace at the museum. I only had a quick glass at the lace as I only had one hour there, I was trying to get information about my family from there records. Jean in UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] ON THIS DAY 21 1969 America lands man on the Moon.htm
I have just been reading peoples memories on the BBC web page. Where were you on the 21 July 1969? My DH was working at Tidbinbilla Tracking Station in Canberra, Australia. working for NASA. Although he was helping to track the men on the moon it was not until 20 years later that he saw the film of the men landing on the moon. The reason for this was that there was no TV at the station for the men to see this. DH saw the first pictures come back from Space from the Mars mission, Mariner 4, I have just asked him about, said it was really slow coming back in bits per second. I was working at the time, but took the day off, went into Canberra to get some cash at the bank, there were TV's at the bank, I was the only customer so went back home to watch the TV. There did not have a video recorder then. Jean To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Problems with AOL BT
Now please don't get cross with me for posting this message. I feel that the following should be known. I found my emails to my eldest daughter and niece who both live a distance away from us bouncing. Phoned them both up to be told oh our emails to you are bouncing. ah. so ask them to email one another no problems. So after many phone calls I speak to someone at BT to be told that there has been problems between AOL and BT for quite some time. The bouncing emails have been going on for about two weeks. It is AOL who refuses to accept to or from BT. So if you are having problems you now no why. Oh yes, we were told to forward our bouncing mail to BT. Thank you for listening. Jean To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Nikon digital Camera
I am wondering if anyone on Arachne has a Nikon 5700 digital camera. I have had mine some time, one problem we have had is that every time my DH downloads the Nikon software onto his computer, the computer crashes. So he decided to use Paint Shop Pro that is fine, but what we need to do is sort out the many photos that we have on the hard drive that came with the camera, this can't be done on Paint Shop Pro. As DH has had to rebuild his computer we are scared to even download the Nikon software onto my lap top. We would appreciate advise on this problem. Jean - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Care and Restoration of Lace
I have the book A manual of Lace by Jeanette E Pethebridge, published in 1947 by Cassell Co. Ltd. I was lucky enough to buy this from a second hand bookshop for £5. I have to admit that I had not really looked thoroughly through this book until it was mentioned on Arachne. There are patterns for each lace mentioned, also how to do basic lace stitches. Then right at the back of the book is Care and Restoration of Lace. I thought perhaps there might be one or two people who might like to read this so decided that perhaps I should send this information to the list. I do wonder who Jeanette E Pethebridge is or was in the lace making world. CARE AND RESTORATION OF LACE PIECES OF VALUABLE LACE should always be kept folded in blue paper when not in use as this helps to preserve the colour. When lace becomes soiled it can be washed quite successfully. If very fragile, wind the lace onto a tall thin bottle, which should be filled with sand to weight it. Have ready a larger bottle with a wide neck; the kind in which confectioners keep sweets does quite well. Lay lace on muslin, wrap round bottle, tack outer layer of muslin to keep in place. Fill the large bottle with soft water and immerse the small bottle to cover the muslin. Leave for a day. If the lace is very soiled change the water and leave again. Fill the large bottle with suds made with pure flaked soap and a little milk. Immerse and leave again. Take out and swill through in several waters. If the lace is to be stiffened, make a very thin starch in a chi a basin. Immerse bottle and soak well. Take out and squeeze outer muslin with the hands to remove surplus starch. Unwrap the work from bottle and remove lace from the muslin. A piece of board covered with flannel and a top layer of sheeting, kept firm with drawing pins at the back, is used for pinning out. Never use a flat iron. Place the lace face downwards, smooth with the hands to original shape, and pin round the edge with lace pins. Dry in sunlight. If iron-mould has formed, before the final pinning out, pin the lace, right side up, and leave in very strong sunlight; redampen the spots as they dry. In this way the most obstinate ironmould spots will disappear. If the lace is to be finished antique colour Bruges for instance dissolve a few permanganate of potash crystals in water which will become a purple colour. Take care that every particle is dissolved then stir a very little of the solution into the rinsing water. Use the solution sparingly as a very little goes a long way and once the lace is coloured it is difficult to remove stain. Pin out and dry as before but in the shade. A very fragile piece of antique lace can be dry-cleaned. Lay the lace on a piece of soft calico (old sheeting is ideal), sprinkle freely with powdered magnesia, fold up and leave for a few days. Occasionally pat gently to work the powder through the mesh. Take out of doors to unfold; shake free the lace from the powder. MENDING. If a wedding veil or flounce made on machine-made net has been torn, mend the small holes with Point dAlencon reseau stitch (Chart 5, No 2). Make mesh square or round to match the net. If the rent is large, back it with blue paper, tack over the hole a piece of net with exactly the same mesh as the piece to be mended then, with very fine lace thread, over-sew bars of the mesh of the two lays of net, together, working in an irregular manner over about four bars, then a few to the left, zig zag all round the hole. Cut away surplus net both sides of the over sewing. When washed the mend is practically invisible. Real or hand-made lace is mended by making the actual stitch used in the piece to be repaired. All stitches commonly used are in the Charts in preceding chapters. If the reseau is very badly worn, the motifs can be appliquéd on net. The lace will lose value, but will be quite wearable. Old-fashioned shapes can be made into modern ones in this way. Bobbin lace is more difficult to mend than needlepoint. Continuous lace, if not badly fray, can be strengthened by darning. Using a thread as near as possible to the original lace, darn across from side to side for workers; passives are darned over these, cutting off thread in different lengths. Bars can be strengthened by over sewing. Motifs must be re-made on the pillow, thus:- Cut away the torn motif and surrounding bars, draw on blue card a motif similar to the torn one, copying from another part of the work, place this on the pillow then pin the lace on to the pillow, round the hole, keeping to the design. Work the new motif and bars, joining the bars to the original piece of lace. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Making Time for Lace
Making time for lace, my goodness have I tried over the years to do that. We all have our own way of coping with our lives. Yes I mean coping, you can just have yourself to think of. Or you have family that you have to take care of. I had not long started making lace, when suddenly my DH was ill, on a life support machine in Oxford, mother ill in Newbury hospital, I found myself having to work nights five days a week 12 hour shifts, day shifts at the weekend. I was driving 110 miles a day often sleeping in my car as that was the only way I would get any sleep. Yes I did have embroidery that I would take with me whilst sitting by my DH or my mothers bed as at the time I did not do needlelace. I would sometimes take a day off work to do a lace workshop, coming straight off nights, no sleep. When things got easier I decided that I needed a holiday, so would go on lace trips making arrangements for someone to keep an eye on my mother and husband. Eventually mother died so that made life a little easier. Why I am saying this, we all assume a lot about other people and what they can do with there time and money. Can you imagine, we had a mortgage counting two wages, suddenly there was just one, so I worked all the hours I could. I can recall a neighbour making comments as to where I got the money for new windows, with tongue in cheek I asked if they had seen the red light that comes on at 7 pm every night, not a word was ever said to me on that matter again. Years later this neighbour said she thought at the time she made the comment I did not work. Only once is the last year have I been able to get to a lace event, due to health problems I have, seems I should not have made that long journey to Havant on my own, I caused myself more problems. I am now the one who has been relying on my husband who is not in the best of health. I have not written this because I am sorry for myself, I have been grateful that over the last few years lace helped me to cope. Many lacemakers have been very kind to me, something I will not forget. Jean -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 18 January 2004 19:14 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [lace] Making Time for Lace Dear Lacemakers, My lifestyle is flawed in the eyes of quite a few. So take from this what appeals, if anything. Years ago, I developed a plan for the years ahead (much like a business plan). It was laid out by decade and took into consideration where and how I wished to live in the future: What I wanted to achieve by age 40, 50, 60, etc. Part of that plan is simply explained below. It is not worthy of additional comments or criticism from those who could not do it, but may help some people on this list to develop their own strategy. This is how I made time for my textile addictions when I was a stressed-out 37-year-old and had a difficult relationship (since dissolved), daily 4-hour commute (2 hours each way), and demanding career. The solution, for this phase of my life, was to rise at 3 a.m. and play for two hours when no one else had demands on my time. Then, I prepared for the long commute and work. Yes, I became tired after lunch each day, but it was on someone else's clock. I scheduled work-related errands for after lunch and tried to avoid boring meetings at that time of day. Payoff: The gift of creativity first. This is somewhat like the financial advice given to working people -- pay yourself first (that theory is to deduct savings and invest before you even see your paycheck - if you save the first hour's earnings each day before you get your hands on it, in time it will add up to a lot for your retirement). Even though it was difficult to make financial and creativity ends meet, it worked for me. I retired at age 56, and have been concentrating on lace and embroidery ever since. It helps if you have lots of energy and can train yourself to get by on less hours of sleep a night. Many years later, I am automatically on short sleeping hours. It is found time. Not for everyone, and not worthy of comments one way or the other. It might work for a fraction of our 1,000+ Arachnes. It is to that busy (mostly-lurking) fraction that I am writing. Adding a weekend afternoon beauty nap is helpful, if family and commitments will permit. It acts like a powerful vitamin - boosts your Monday morning energy level. Ideally, everyone would have some control over a few hours of life each day. It's worth retraining people around you so everyone has a win-win situation. While you are having your special time, they have theirs. Your lacing time will increase, if this is something you can do. You might start retraining your body to accept less sleep in 1/2 hour increments. Even in that short time-span you can spangle bobbins, wind bobbins with thread, prick a pattern, read a portion of a new lace book, etc. I let breakfast and a shower wait until their normal
RE: [lace] Vologda
I was interest to read what has been written about Vologda Lace. I went on the lace tour to Sweden, Finland (Turku OIDFA conference) then to St Petersburg. Whilst we were staying at the hotel in St Petersburg arrangements were made for local lacemakers to come to our hotel to show and sell their lace. I was fortunate enough to be able to by to lace collars before the management of the hotel told the lacemakers to leave and take their lace with them. Later some of the group I was with went to see where the lacemakers worked. Now at the conference in Turku there was a large stand with lots of lace from Russia, so many different pieces of lace you could have bought. Then a few years later I attended the International Lace Conference in Vamberk, Czech Republic. Yes there was a Russian lace stand again, not so many pieces of lace but still a lovely collection of lace to choose from if you wanted to buy a jacket, hat, bra etc. This time there was just one of the ladies that attended the Turku conference. I was fortunate enough to be able to buy a brochure on Vologda Lace, there are pictures of the very large Russian Pillows, can you imagine, big enough for a large lace pattern to be on it. They are certainly larger than the large Spanish pillow I bought in Spain. These pillows are certainly larger than the pillow that was used by a Russian lace maker that we saw at the Ethnological Museum in St Petersburg. Now at the back of this brochure there are addresses for the Manufacturer - SNOW-FLAKE Vologda Lace Association Plus the address for Exporter - V/O ROSVNESHTORG. I also have a magazine called CAM, published near Moscow. there are 47 pages on how to make Tape and Torchon Lace. There is also a section on dressmaking another on gardening. Even though I can't read the text I could possibly make some of the patterns in the magazine. I do know that some years ago lacemakers in the UK were asked to give freely threads for the lacemakers in Moscow, over a period of time many threads were sent, including embroidery threads as they were having problems getting threads. I do have the book Kloppelspitzen aus Wologda, which shows you the many different laces that are made, not just tape lace. Just wish there was a translation in English for this book. I am sorry this is so long, do hope I have not bored you. Jean in Newbury - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] for those interested in fashion, textiles, art and dress
The V A have made a 52 minute film, withy designer Paul Smith, you go behind the scenes and see hidden treasures and the inner workings of the V A Museum's dress collection, also how they spent 300 hours on conservation of one costume. I don't have the video, sounds interesting though. http://www.artsviewproductions.com/ Jean in Newbury - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] FW: Microscope
My DH has just sent me the following information, seems it is now the Intel Play 3. Works via the USB port. Two types of built in light and may be demounted for hand held use. Makes still or video pictures. Has three different optical magnifications. Comes with accessories and software. Ideal for the kids to do their biology homework etc. Good tool for engineering. Ideal for close examination of textiles Jean - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Dog exposed as a bin bag criminal
Just read the following, I wonder if the dog will ever be found G A grandmother has had her fine for dumping rubbish bags illegally quashed after the real culprit was found to be a dog. Barbara Jones, from Nantytffyllon, south Wales, was fined 25 pounds by Bridgend County Council after her bin bags were found in another street. But the fine was withdrawn when her husband photographed the dog taking the bags from outside their home. A council spokesman said it had not been possible to locate the dog. Jean To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
FW: [lace-chat] Airmail to Oz
I thought I would put my two penny worth in this discussion. I used to work for the Post Office in the UK have dealt with Foreign Mail, registers, swift air. Foreign Data Post,I know things have changed a lot in the last couple of years. So I made a phone call and found out the following. I have been told it is now Inter Data Post to Australia not registered. Now I know that this will be tracked all the way and it does get priority all the way. For the UK it is now Special Delivery, not Registered, this is tracked too. I was told that there is Inter Signed For, if you are sending mail to Australia, this has no special treatment, it is just signed for at receipt of item. Parcel Post I was told, there is no insurance for any item if it gets lots. I know that all my mail to Australia gets there quicker than when I send it to the States. I also find even in Europe it can vary a lot how long my mail will take depending again on the country I am sending it too. Jean To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace-chat] Australia/England Rugby
You would not want to be in our house when there is sport on TV, my mother was born in South Africa, I was born in England, my youngest daughter was born in Australia, her children have dual nationality. My DH can't stand sports at all so either he goes onto the computer or goes out in the car. My daughter was hoping to take the family to a rugby match in either Melbourne or Sydney, we won't know if they were lucky, we will know on the 21st when my family arrives back home. I just hope that Bush decides to leave from any airport other than Heathrow on the 21st. We have been advised to watch the Teletext to see if planes are going to be diverted away from London, been told not to phone the airlines you won't get through. Jean Peach To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Canberra roads - Swindon
Reading all your messages about Canberra, I lived there till 1973, had no problems getting around. Then in 1999 I went back, I tried to get to the new Parliament, never got there could see the New Parliament Building but just did not have a clue how to find the road to it. I would have loved to have gone inside as I had on occasions worked at the old parliament. I tried to find the street I lived in Watson, all the roads had changed, never got there. I did eventually manage to find the suburb of Aranda, even found the house we lived in in Aranda. I did not have a map and being on my own. I did stop and ask people, they did not know either. I did manage to get down to the Cotter, and then to Tidbinbilla Tracking Station where my DH used to work, this time though I went with a friend otherwise I some how don't think I would have got there. Oh that small cottage, we went there when the children were young. Now where are the photos we took? My DH won't go to Swindon because of all those mini-roundabouts. Jean in Newbury To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] fireworks
Our fireworks seem to start at Michaelmas, when we have a Michaelmas fair, on the Friday there is a fireworks display, from then on we have had fireworks every day going off at 3 pm or even 1.30 am. We were shown on the news one city where over 20 phone booths have been blown up by fireworks, the same amount of cars too. Fireworks are being brought into the country and no one seems to know where they are going once they arrive. Even nails are now being inserted into fireworks. We have our Guy Fawkes display at the local racecourse, we pay I think 4 pounds each to go and see the display, there is usually a bonfire with an effigy of Guy Fawkes being burnt. There was a discussion on the TV about the new legislation that will be in place they hope before next bonfire night, every one who was discussing the new legislation said it did not go far enough. I don't know whether this legislation is for the UK or England. Here in England all legislation has to be past at Westminster, whereas Wales and Scotland can also pass laws for their countries in their parliaments. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] lace in Bulgaria
I wondered if anyone knows if lace is made in Bulgaria. My eldest daughter will be going to Bulgaria for work. I have not heard of lace being made there. Jean in Newbury - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace-chat] wedding cake
I wish to thank everyone who sent me information regarding taking food into Australia. I don't have much spare time right now, I have to look after my two youngest grand children tomorrow they are 6 months and 3 years old. Plus doing jobs for my family before next Wednesday. The travel agent has been contacted, we have been told to pack the cake ourselves, then declare the package at the airport, it will then be put into the hold. We just have to keep our fingers cross when they reach Australia. Jean in Newbury, where it is sunny, we even had rain yesterday. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Ally Pally Globe
I managed to get to Ally Pally last Thursday by train and coach. Had a lovely day, only snag so many vendors, not enough time to take stock what they had. It was nice to see the Polish Lacemaker at the Lace Circle Stand, plus there was Polish lace to see as well. Even bought a couple of Polish lace bobbins. I did not buy any books have too many already. I looked for Angela's book, Batsford did not have it, I might have been tempted. What is nice about Ally Pally is all the other crafts that are there. I loved the machine made dresses from Australia, oh the copes that were made for the Archbishop of Canterbury for the Millennium. I often think that you can get ideas for lace from other crafts. Oh I saw Twelfth Night at The Globe with my grandson, there was lots of lace on most of the costumes, plus Blackwork. There is also an exhibition there that you pay to go and see of clothes that have been used in previous productions, yes with hand made lace too. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Annette Gill Sent: 12 October 2003 20:18 To: Arachne Subject: [lace] Ally Pally Did anyone go to The Knitting and Stitching Show at Ally Pally this weekend? I came away loaded down with lace books - it was my first chance since I started lacemaking this summer to see a decent range of lace books. I got the first of the Tonderknipplinger pattern books but I haven't worked out yet whether it's more difficult than Bucks Point. I've just started Bucks and am already on the lookout for other point ground laces I can attempt - that's the style I really love. (I wish I could say I like Honiton, since I'm from the West Country, but the motif-type laces don't appeal.) I found a second-hand book on Downton lace - has anyone tried that? Are there any other point ground laces that aren't too difficult? Having spent a fortune at Ally Pally, I dread to think what I'll spend next Sunday at the Tonbridge lace fair. And then Birmingham next month... Regards, Annette, London - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I am hoping that some one on Arachne can help me, I am sorting out family photos with my family in Florida, we have identified many, one is a real mystery. There are three women they all have hoops under their dresses. Now I know from other photos that they would have been taken in the 1800's sometime. When did women wear hoops, in England? I have Bloomingdale's Illustrated 1886 Catalogue, inside it shows two different types of hoops both with springs. This was published in the States. I do have A complete guide to English Costume Design and history, 1066 - 1990's there is no information regarding what was worn underneath any of the costumes. Although looking at the drawings hoops could have been worn in 1880. I have to say that none of the women are wearing lace. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Having read the messages about the Battle of Britain panels, I thought I would contact Hendon RAF Museum, yes I have been there and did try and speak to someone about how they were hanging the panel. The Museum not only have the panel hanging in the museum but one in reserve as well. This panel has been hanging there for 25 years with so much light on it that it is a wonder that it has not fallen apart. I spoke to Andrew Simpson, Air Craft Department curator who said that well it has been there for 25 years and is fine. I then said, do you know anything about textiles, the answer was no, they only know about aircraft. I suggested that they contact the textile department at the V A. They did say that they were interested in buying the book about the panels. Possibly selling them at the museum. I have a feeling that nothing will be done about the panels, they will just use the one they have in reserve when the other falls apart. I did mention that other museums are taking far greater care of their panels than they are as they had taken advice on how to preserve them. I presume I will get the same response that I got from Kensington Palace, how dare people tell us how to look after our property, we know more than you do, that is the impression I got anyway. Now off my soap box. Jean in Newbury. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] viruses
We have been having problems with viruses, yes we do have a virus checker, I always update before I even download. DH has phoned BT because of the problems we have to be told they are awash with viruses. I have had six messages saying that my messages could not be sent, as I had not sent any messages I knew something was wrong. DH has had many more of the same messages. Jean in Newbury To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] using a car in central London - long
Travelling in London, I might have been born in London, love going there but after the last three trips I am not sure when we will next go. First trip just travelling to Paddington from Newbury took me over 3 hours, there were four changes of trains, sat in a train for half and hour at one stage, then that was cancelled. Second trip with grandson was fine. Third trip: We had to buy a battery for my computer, so we thought we would then go afterwards to The Imperial War Museum. Only snag you have to pay a 5 pounds congestion charge, no one knew where there was a newsagent for us to pay this, when we do find a newsagent, the computer had been down since 9 am. Told to phone, we do, there are too many on the line, the computer is still down, you have to pay more after 10 pm.After midnight it will cost you 40 pounds. Luckily after nearly two hours 9.45 pm the computer was up and we were able to pay. Forth Drip: Now yesterday, it took us over 3 1/2 to drive to Islington in London we wanted to go to the Family Records Office, we had bought a new map, that did not help did not tell you where the new bollards were. Meanwhile I was not feeling the best still not, anyway we did as much as we could, DH said oh we will wait until we get home to pay the Congestion Charge, as there were so many people in the shop where we went to pay the charge, plus the phone was busy yes we had our mobile phone with us. When we get home I went straight to bed, DH is not the best either, suddenly at 2 am in the morning I wake up, oh goodness we have not paid our congestion. No can't pay the charge, we have to wait for the 40 pound fine to come through the post we could not pay by phone or over the net.. I know people are going to say to me that we should go by transport, my DH can't because of his health. We did on the way out of London stop and go into The Natural History Museum, the first time for DH in 20 years. He now says London, never again. Sorry this is so long. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] glue-fabric
I have been sorting many things in my workroom, I took the top of my sewing box which I made some years ago at a workshop. It is the box with six sides, you take the lid of and put the box in the lid so that the sides can open outwards. I found that the box sides had come unglued, I noticed where I had used glue to put the box together the material had gone brown. I have this time used PVA glue to glue the box back together, I rather like using this workbox, with the pockets and tapes inside, surprising how much I can get into the box. I just can't remember what the glue was that I used. My DH said perhaps I should make another box, we are now wondering how long the glue will last. Jean in Newbury To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] many Bobbins
I have just found a couple of photos that I took when I was at the Beveren conference in Belgium, 1200 bobbins on the pillow, whilst working the lace the bobbins are piled high. When it is time for them to go to bed they are tied up in hankies, layered again, one on top of the other. I have to admit I was so intrigued I sat quietly what the lace maker at work. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Preserving for the future
When did you last look at all the pictures that you and your family past and present have taken? I have suddenly had to look through many photos, yes some are in albums, most of my lace ones are. I have done what my family in the past have done, not dated or named, whether it be people, lace, events. Why have I suddenly thought about this, well for months I have been thinking about a letter I found from my mothers cousin who lived in N Y state in 1932. I had not a clue in the old photographs who was who. But I knew they lived in the States remember being told by my grandmother. Just last Saturday I did a surf of my great-great-grandfathers name, low and behold I found information on the web, someone had searched and found the grandfather and his family, their ages in 1851, plus there was an email address from the person who had requested this turns out yes to be a relative of mine living in the States, since then we have been e-mailing information, I have just received three photographers, with most of the names of the people in the photographs, I just can't believe my luck. So now my first job is to go through all the old photographs, put them in family order, then when I can name them. I have even found two cards from the late 1800's stating the deaths of two men in our family. This is something that we don't do today, which I find interesting. Oh I even found an envelope of lace photographs, have not a clue when and where I took them. DH laughed when I said that I had better do something about my photographs, just grinned and said, you have 900 on your digital camera to do. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Broadband
I am hoping I can get some information about broadband in Australia. My daughter and family will hopefully be living and working in northern NSW. They would like to know about Broadband. Is Broadband available, who supplies it. Any information on this subject would be much appreciated. I know that here there are still places that are unable to get broadband. Any information would be much appreciated. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace-chat] Food Allergies
People have had allergies for generations, my MIL if she was alive now would be 109, allergic to dairy products, DH who is 67 is allergic to milk, is able to eat one egg a week. Youngest daughter is allergic to more dairy products than either of her father or grandmother. Plus can not drink wine. Now I have always been fine could eat anything, suddenly I am allergic to white flour only in the UK, we have found out this is because of the additives that are in white bread but not brown bread, this was started during the war when we were on rations for many years. One problem we have here is that if an additive to a product is below a certain percentage of the product being sold the producer of the product does not have to put this on the packaging. I recall a young teenager a couple of years ago went to the EU court to change this rule that all additives should be on the packaging. DH suddenly found he had a severe allergy problem, had to take an epipen sp around with him all the time, his whole body would swell up, throat, lips face. We had not a clue the cause. I had to argue with our doctor to allow my DH to have an allergy test, we were told not on the National Health, even privately which we did in the end was against our doctors wishes, we then found out that DH was allergic to one of his heart tablets, he came off this tablet, but was told he had to wait six months to see the heart specialist, 2 days later DH got a phone call to stop taking another heart tablet made by Bayer, seems 51 people in the States have died taking this particular tablet, 1100 are taking Bayer to court in the states. Three days after coming off both tablets DH had a severe heart attack. On the way to hospital, DH died as was brought back by the paramedics, this was on the way to Reading, the poor ambulance driver felt sorry for him as he kept being told different hospitals to take DH to. We asked DH what it was like in heaven, he said that it was the harp lessons, could not take to them. DH has now two blocked arteries that meant the base of his heart is dead so has learnt to live on half power. If only the doctors in this country would allow patients or suggest rather patients have allergy tests. Also it was over 8 weeks for an angigram sp told it would be another six months to get treatment, has another heart attack three months later. He is too old to have a new heart. I took my grandson to a Thai restaurant this week. He had never had Thai food before, all I have got since we have been back home when can we take granddad to the Thai restaurant. I asked him if he would go to MacDonald's, no I prefer Thai food. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] mold on clothes
My daughter has just phoned me up, the white edging of her babies dress has mold on it, the rest of the dress is small check, any suggestions of how to get rid of the mold would be much appreciated. Jean in Newbury To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Milanese lace - An Introduction
I have found the book Milaca Lace - An Introduction by Patricia Read and Lucy Kincaid for 8 pounds and 50 pence. Of course there would be postage as well, if you want to know where to get this book please contact me privately. Jean in Newbury UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] A modest young man
I have a 13 year old grandson who spent at week at the Scout Camp at Windsor last week, I was told there were 3,500 there. There were scouts from many countries around the world. Grandson came home last Saturday with his arm in plaster, seems he fell over broke his thumb. Then questions were asked about the activities he did, one was abseiling, took a couple of days to tell his mother that when he was 30 feet from the ground one of the ropes broke, the other rope somehow got wrapped around him. This lad did not panic, took it as though it happened every day. We then found out he got a bravery award on the last day at camp. Seems he was a little unhappy about this as he felt a young lad who had never left home before was very home sick, my grandson took him under his wing. Nan he was brave, he stayed. The young make you think sometimes. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] That'll Teach'em
I watched the first instalment of That'll Teach'em, there are four more episodes. Thirty 16 year olds are at Kings School boarding school. Life for them for a month is as it was in the early 1950's where there were no sweats, you saw the pupils eating spam in batter and mashed Swede. School uniform, no make up, no earrings. When the teacher came into the room you all stood up. You were only allowed to take your blazer off in class. If you had your cap on and you were walking past a teacher you touched your cap. It was yes sir, no sir, three bags full sir. I did smile at the results of the arithmetic tests, Long subtraction, multiplication, using a slide rule. Only 13 passed out of 30, and the test for the 11 plus as taken in the 50's so we were not so stupid, yes I can recall what life was like at school then. The sad thing then was if you failed your 11 plus you went to Secondary School where many could not take their GCSE. or School Certificate as I believe it was then, although you could take an exam to go to technical college when you were 13. My DH went to tech which he ended up working for NASA tracking men on the moon, so although he did not pass the 11 plus he did not do too badly. If you want to take your exam go to ITV.com then go to that'll teach'em and see how you do. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Advertising?
I think we loose out a lot because of the Arachne police of the past, why do I say this. Well this last week I went to Salisbury Museum having first taken my grandson to the Army museum. I was in conversation with one of the curators who told me that just the week previously they had given a talk Lace on Costume. Yes the costumes were on display for everyone to see. Sadly few people turned up for this talk, so will they have another? Who knows, perhaps if this had been advertised more widely there might have been more people attend. I also realise that the museum has a limited budget. I did enjoy the lace display at the museum, for me the outstanding piece was the Stumpwork Mirror. Plus in the beginning, we would be told about many lace making trips that lacemakers have taken, telling us what they have seen, what they liked etc. This is seldom done, I myself have taken many trips but would not post to Arachne what I had seen and done. Jean in Newbury who must get ready for college or I will be late. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] surprises
During my months of being confined to hospital, home just being able to get into town I would read through all the information that I had, then keep lists like where exhibitions would be and when. Sadly very few lace exhibitions, for instance I know that going to the V A you will be lucky to see more than a couple of items changed over the last 12 months. Many items would have been on display for many years. So last Thursday I was asked where do you want to go, one place was Hall Place in Bexley, This building is quite old, it is very large, full of oak beams, wooden panels you could just imagine Henry V111 walking around. What I could not believe was that it is free to go and see this lovely building and grounds, rose garden, topiary, a whole row of teddy bears all in different poses. They were holding a display of City Guilds Embroidery, Machine Embroidery, designing with the computer, sadly when we arrived on the last day of the exhibition all the exhibits for designing for the computer had been taken home a day early. We had a marvellous time looking at this exhibition, it was nice to be able to ask students about their work etc. Then upstairs where there was a display of work from people who had passed their C G years ago, or not so long ago, many of the pieces were for sale. Then when I got to one corridor I found a glass cabinet full of lace, so down on my hands and knees I was looking at the lace, tell DH hey this piece is a lovely piece of Milanese, reminds me of Pat Read, next thing I know I have people standing around asking me questions about the lace, where was it made in this country, how long ago, suddenly DH says hey Jean this exhibition is all Pat Reads doing, he had found a leaflet about classes that Pat gives. Then two days later I was taken to East Berkshire College Windsor. I had wanted to go to this exhibition as quite a few of my friends had told me that is was one of the best to go to, they were right the work, it was hard to discribe, all their working notes were on display, I felt I needed a couple of days there to take it all in. Windsor, they had exhibitions of City Guilds work, Embroidery, Quilting, Pottery, Silver Jewellery, flower arranging. Plus there were suppliers there as well, Oliver Twists had a large display which was rather nice to see. No if you are going to ask they don't do C G Lace. But I was asked questions when I went into the college what was I interested in, did mention that I did needlelace, stumpwork, oh we have Ros whose sitting over there she makes lace, so being me, I go over and make myself known by saying oh you are a lace maker, no I make needlelace, I am Ros, the penny dropped, it was Ros Hills who has been teaching at East Berkshire College for one year. What a lovely person she is, did mention I had a friend who found one of her books in Perth, WA for me. Ros is the only person who has a piece of needlelace on exhibition at the V A. which has been on display for many years. Today is the last day of the exhibition. Windsor, I am so glad that I have been able to get to both of these exhibitions. Hope I have not bored you. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Driving tests
All the messages about driving test have made me think about the two driving licenses that I have taken. The first one I took was in Canberra, paid for my driving lessons, as it was impossible driving with DH complaining that I would never pass. This was in 1964, first you went into a room where there was a large table covered in roads, cards, Car parks etc. The cars started to move around, they all stopped then the questions were asked, what car or lorry etc had broken the rules of the road. Once you passed that you went out in the car for your test. You did have to park by the curb between two cars, plus you could not end up more than 6 inches from the kerb. Passed that, then you were asked more questions, oh forgot we had to pass an eye test as well. Bingo passed first time. Now DH already had a driver#8217;s license from the UK but still had to go out in the car, this was in Gosford, NSW. Only problem was my DH uncle sat in the back seat, making comments the whole time, #8216;afraid to say DH failed his test. Passed second time without his uncle in the car. When we came back to the UK after 10 years I had to take my test. Now I had private driving lessons paid for me by the Post Office, as they wanted me to drive one of the larger vans. Marvellous saw a lot of the countryside, plus the instructor was good at showing you what would be required. On the test it was drive the car first then ask the questions. Passed. Now DH took his first test when he was in the RAF, came home on leave found the old London taxi he had would not start, flat battery. So in RAF uniform he Borrowed a dolls pram from the girl next door, then pushed the new battery home in the dolls pram. Now the old London Taxi did not have a seat or a door on the left of the driver, so DH fitted an orange box. When the man came to test him he was not happy getting into the vehicle, sat there and told DH that when he said stop he meant stop. So DH did and the tester nearly went through the windscreen, as he went to get out asked DH how could he get out of the birdcage. You guessed, failed. Oh DH passed second time. For over six months I have not been allowed to drive the car because of injuries to my leg and ankle, first time managed to get out on my own, second time no, then the nagging started, so the next time DH took me out in the car I decided to do the same thing. The nagging has now stopped. G Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED]
