[lace] Silver/gold metallic thread?
Hello All! I am searching for a 4-ply round, braided thread to finish a project. Each ply is approximately equal to a single strand of Kreinik Japan thread. Two plies are silver, two gold. It is likely the thread is “Christopher TM #22” & discontinued. After scouring the net, I found Christopher threads on eBay type sites but not this color/weight. By looking at the various tags, it looks like the company was located in Newtown, PA; Walnut Creek, CA or Reno, NV at some points in time. Many thanks in advance if anyone can suggest a source—I need several yards! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, South Florida, USA where it is very windy & there are marine warnings - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachnelace.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Binche pixels & contemporary lace design
Also need to thank the authors/teachers for their generosity in sharing their concepts! Susan - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachnelace.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Binche pixels & contemporary lace design
Thank you for posting these links Sue! What a treat!! Susan, South Florida Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachnelace.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Holiday Ornament Exchange follow up
Thank you Tammy for offering to organize an Arachne holiday ornament exchange. Your efforts will be appreciated I’m sure! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Florida - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Holiday Ornament Exchange
Thx for the update LizâObviously I missed that memo! I disconnected from FB, NextDoor Neighbor etc. for security/privacy reasons so thatâs the end of that. Sincerely, Susan Hottle in So Flo where we have regained our 80*, sunny & breezy after bone chilling temps for Christmas iPhone > On Dec 31, 2022, at 3:09 PM, Liz Roberts wrote: > >  > I thought the ornament exchange moved to Facebook? > > Liz R where after a week of frigid temperatures we now have some beautiful, spring-like weather. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Holiday Ornament Exchange
Hello All! Now that the dust has cleared & the holiday hoopla is nearly over, did anyone else miss our Annual Arachne Holiday Ornament Exchange? When I searched the archives, I couldn’t find any posts for this year! The last time I corresponded with our “exchange coordinator”, she was working thru major health & housing issues in the summer. There’s been no correspondence since then. Is this a good time to discuss what Arachne members want to do going forward? And if we decide to continue our exchanges, to seek a volunteer if our former coordinator is no longer willing/able? Any thoughts? Sincerely, Susan Hottle in South Florida - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Bolster Pillow Bobbin Management
Thank you Janice for describing yet another management idea! I did finish my sample swatch & posted it to Flickr Photostream. Sadly, my enthusiasm for using my bolster for this project is waning so I think my next step will be to test this pattern on a roller pillow to see if that helps. Frankly, it’s too big a project & it won’t be any fun if I’m struggling with threads & equipment. I did work “groups” of bobbins & set up a line of divider pins along the edge, an arrangement that sounds similar to your pearl lineup. It worked, but was very slow going. Maybe I’m expecting too much? Maybe I can’t successfully manage more than 5 pairs (Idrija narrow tape)? A roller pillow comparison test should help me find out whether this is a three month or a three year project! In the meantime, I’m sorry about all the knots. Between my mistakes & trying to use up odds & ends of perle 5, stuff happened. I made the swatch as a mat so it might be useable for something. Sincerely, Susan, South Florida - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Bolster Pillow Bobbins
Update—I’m now using a mix of ribbon (thx Angel) & crocheted holders (thx DN). Just tied them on. Better organized, reduced threat of tipping over & no danger of stabbing myself. It’s still pretty fiddly (for me) but an improvement. Less gnashing of teeth that’s for sure! Susan, South Florida - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Bolster pillow Bobbin management
Many thanks to all who wrote—Clearly experience speaks volumes!! I must say I would never have thought of using a wire wrapped dowel or rubber bands. I truly appreciate your advice on the weekend especially as I was hoping to make progress before Monday. There are definitely “groups” that can be worked while others “rest” although I found it a bit of a challenge unless the working threads are overly long. After considering all your suggestions, combined with what I have on hand in our tiny condo, I decided to try the “tuning fork” bobbin holders I bought at a Flanders class—ironically from Annick! I did use divider pins plus one flat holder but the elastic is fiddly to use without a flat pillow. All I can say is my hat is off to anyone who manages lots of bobbins on a bolster! This might be something I need to see/learn in person? So far my Rube Goldberg set up is slightly faster than before. But—Anna—you have hit the nail on the head. This might be easier on a different pillow. I do have a wide roller pillow that I could try before I embark on making/buying a block pillow. I posted a photo on Flickr & yes I realize it looks like something MacGyver would make! ;-) I also posted a pic of another small Binche ornament from “Christmas by Kumiko”. They are in Photostream. Thanks again & enjoy what’s left of your weekend! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, South Florid - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Bolster pillow bobbin management
Hello All! Yesterday I started a test swatch for Annick Staes butterfly scarf. Since I don’t own a block pillow, I’m working on my bolster—18” long X 7” diameter. This is the pillow I use for Idrija & I’ve never had a problem managing my bobbins. I just throw them to the side & over the back or hang them on a pin at the side of my work. Unfortunately my swatch has more than 40 pairs! Needless to say they have been fighting amongst themselves & gotten quite tangled. :-( Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with this? I looked online & only found YouTube videos on how to make the pillow itself. Frankly I can’t imagine making a 48” scarf without improving my bobbin management. I’ll still be working on it next year! Many thanks if you can help. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, South Florida - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Bobbin Hunt & Brian’s “retirement”
Hello All! Gee, it’s been ages since I’ve “talked” with Arachne. Our list is often quiet but I follow every comment. Brian—thank you for creating such a wonderful bobbin resource! Enjoy your well-deserved retirement. Undoubtedly archery will suit you well—aim high! Coincidentally, I’m on the hunt for bobbins similar to ones I bought in Ohio many years ago. I posted a photo to Flickr—it’s the newest entry in the PhotoStream because I couldn’t remember how to edit the order in my album. Egad! The bobbins in question are on the left in the photo—approximately 5-7/8” long & suitable for making a scarf. They resemble Danish bobbins but are larger & hold LOTS more thread. If anyone can shed light on where I can get them, please let me know. (Apparently the bobbin turner has retired.) There’s an interesting scarf pattern by Anne-Marie Verbeke hanging in the balance! It’s been a busy year for me & I was lucky to take classes with Kumiko, Lieve Pollet & Annick Wils. As usual, lots of mistakes but I detect a bit of improvement. Sue B, thanks for posting pics of your “Lace Dress” components. I’m looking forward to seeing the completed project. Hope every Arachnid is well & making the world a better place by making beautiful lace! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, in South Florida & no damage from Hurricane Ian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Fwd: [pointfusion] Classes in Australia
Hello All! Just received this notice & I think we still have some Australian Arachnids so Iâm sending this along in case you havenât heard about it. Pierre is a great teacher! Sincerely, Susan Hottle in rainy/stormy South Florida Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: ⦠> The organisers of the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial wanted me to teach a couple of workshops in Perth last year, but with Australiaâs rather stringent covid regulations at the time we thought it best to postpone. > ⦠> Now that things are settling we decided on end October/beginning November. > ⦠> https://mailchi.mp/cd61676837da/eoi-pierre-fouche > ⦠> _._,_._,_ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Cantu thank you!
Many thanks to all who wrote to lend a hand! I should be back on track later today. Sincerely, Susan Hottle - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Cantu?
Hello All! Can you Cantu?? Has anyone ever successfully made the beginner strip from the instructions in Studies in Cantu by McPeek? I’m having trouble even getting started—eeek! Sincerely, Susan Hottle - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Burano lace/Hallmark channel
Vicki Bradford & others are referring to 1) The Wedding Veil, 2) The Wedding Veil Unveiled & 3) The Wedding Veil Legacy, a trilogy of films that includes lace & scenes from Burano. You can find the discussion in Arachne Archives. Sincerely, Susan Hottle in SoFlo Sent from my iPad > On Feb 24, 2022, at 10:31 AM, Karen Bovard wrote: > >  > Susan, could you please include the original content for these movies? - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Burano lace/Hallmark channel
I’m on digest so just received these messages. I went to the Hallmark.com site & it offers streaming for all three movies. There is a sizable list of providers so if you have Xfinity, ATT Uverse, Spectrum, Dish etc. etc. it’s free. First episode is also on regular tv tonight 02/22 at 8pm eastern. Sincerely, Susan Hottle - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Australian Saint Nicholas
Hello All! This week I stumbled upon a most delightful holiday pattern when I borrowed some periodicals from the IOLI Library. The pricking was published in the Summer 2004 issue, page 16, of “Australian Lace” & was designed by Robin Heufhauff. If I start now, I might be able to complete it by next Christmas LOL! Unfortunately, I have no clue where to start so I thought I would ask the Arachne experts. Has anyone worked the lace or does anyone know the designer so I could request some pointers? Father Christmas is very handsome & I own a skein of Anchor variegated red embroidery floss that I’d like to use for his robe. Many thanks if you can help. We are living thru challenging times so I hope all Arachneans managed to find some joyful moments this season. Happy New Year to all. Lace on! Sincerely, Susan Hottle in sunny South Florida, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Lace Museum online ornaments
Thank you Kim & others at Lace Museum! They’ve put up a gallery of lace holiday ornaments for all to enjoy. Plus more classes. Always a good site to let your fingers do the walking. Susan Hottle, Florida USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Project Lace Dress
Thank you Jean! So glad you could ferret out a solution. It sounds like such a cool project & I hope there are plenty of participants from Arachne. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Florida, USA Sent from my iPad > On Nov 11, 2021, at 5:19 PM, J Reardon wrote: > > Hi all, > > I posted the registration form today on Lacemakers Facebook page. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] ProjectLaceDressParticipants_30.10.21_ENbr.pdf
 Hello All! Iâm attempting to use my meager computer skills to share info about a lace dress project initiated by Kirsten Brinckmann, Hamburg. Apparently she is planning a âLace Dressâ in the spirit of the reddressembroidery.com. If you canât open the pdf, please contact me off list & I will do my best to send it to you individually. It looks like a way cool project! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Florida USA [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of ProjectLaceDressParticipants_30.10.21_ENbr.pdf; x-apple-part-url=5D41507C-0FDF-4C14-ADF5-C613CF6D08C4] Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Kette
Hello All! I recently purchase Ulricke’s necklace pamphlet when it was showcased during UnCon. Has anyone made this pattern? After translating, I’m still a but fuzzy on how the bands connect with each other, the clasp & form the loop. Seems like a giant zig zag but I’m not sure how they’re all connected after the lace is completed. Any advice from experts is much appreciated. Sincerely, Susan Hottle Florida USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Ricamo Firenze 40
Has anyone used this thread & can suggest an alternative for rayon threads in the US? I didn’t find it in Threads For Lace. Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Juno Beach, FL USA iPhone - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] DMC Etoile embroidery floss
Hello All! Has anyone used this thread to make lace? I ran across it at Hobby Lobby last week. Just wondering if it’s better than using blending filament with floss, which can be squirrely to work with. If you can believe—Christmas stuff is already on the shelves so sparkly thread season will soon be upon us! Any thoughts? Sincerely, Susan in Juno Beach, FL where it’s turtle season - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Zoom prep class for UnCon
Hello All! Oh boy—the Lace Museum & IOLI have hit it out of the park. I attended a brief Zoom meeting this morning to get ready to use 2 devices for UnCon classes. It was very informative & Joan was a big help to the tech challenged among us! There are a few extra hurdles to cross to make sure your setup works. If you haven’t signed up for the prep class, don’t delay! You’ll be glad you did. I can hardly wait for classes to begin. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, So Flo USA & glad Elsa is downgraded to a tropical storm iPhone - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Half stitch repeats
Hello All! I’m on the horns of a dilemma with a little lace strip involving two sections of cloth stitch with a section of half stitch in between. I’m using various color threads & wondered if there is a formula for calculating how many rows of half stitch are in a repeat. One edge is a sewing edge pin under four, the other is winkie pin. A long time ago I read something about keeping the edge in cloth stitch (Cook?) & doing so would maintain the color as a border. My goal is to have the half stitch section centered between the cloth stitch sections & come out even. Is this something that I need to sketch out with colored pencils or is there an easier way? Any suggestions are most welcome. Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, South Florida USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Ecclesiastical lace?
Thank you for posting Elena—this chasuble is exquisite! Your catalogue entry is super. Lots of juicy details about the construction & provenance, plus bonus references to similar vestments at V & St. Gallen. You’ve helped the reader place The Met vestments in context. IMHO—The Met chasuble is all the more beautiful because it is not appliqued & competing with a luxurious ground fabric. So sorry I can’t help you with further research. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, South Florida, USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Nancy’s Early Lace
Congratulations Nancy—you certainly hit the jackpot! Did you buy a lottery ticket too? ;-) You said you are making spangles for a reconstruction. Perhaps you already know that authentic spangles are available from Tricia Nguyen? They are on her website thistle-threads.myshopify.com. They are listed in the metal threads section. Pricey to say the least BUT they are made from gilt silver by the same blacksmith who made them for the Plimouth Jacket. Best wishes on your reconstruction project. I know I will be staying tuned to see what you post on Flickr next! Sincerely, Susan Hottle Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Yay Team Shemene!
Here’s a quick shout out to Shemene for the super job she did managing our recent IOLI Book Sale! Multiple spread sheets made it easy to let my fingers do the walking. I love my new-to-me books! Well-priced & as described. Hope everyone got an OOP book (or more!) on their wishlist. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, So Flo where it’s sunny & breezy Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Offering lace magazines
I feel your pain Arlene! Downsizing is a blessing & a curse to say the least. IF you can possibly keep your lace magazine collection safely stored until the next large gathering—IOLI 2022 or Ithaca October 2021 (hope, hope!)—they could be gifted or raffled to a very appreciative audience. I would be at the front of that line! You could also offer them here on Arachne, but unfortunately even with media mailing, postage would be prohibitive. Best wishes finding a new home for your treasures! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, So Flo, USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Kantcentrum
Hello All! Is anyone considering a summer class in Bruges during the week of August 16-20 this year? In hopes that travel restrictions will be lifted by then, I’ve been checking on availability for flights & accommodations. Please contact me off list if you are on the fence too! A roommate would help make the trip more fun & affordable. Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Art Fiber Endo?
Hello All! Has anyone used threads from this Japanese manufacturer? I noticed that RSN & masakonewtonembroidery.com are offering their rayon gimp, metallics, linen & chenille. Colors are yummy! Wondering if the rayon would be suitable for Mirecourt? AND who doesn’t need more glitter threads!?! The linen appears to be “floss” weight as it is put up in skeins. Would appreciate any feedback, pros & cons etc. Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, South Florida, USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Speed & efficiency in lace?
Having participated in several Great Lace Race events in Cortland, OH back in the day, I can only say it’s not a race. It’s Lace! If any former Race winners are present, please confirm. ;-) Otherwise on a cookie pillow, it’s best to avoid picking up the bobbins at all. Better to nudge, roll & flick if that makes any sense. Although now I’m curious to try Nancy’s suggestion. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, South Florida, USA iPhone - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Luton Pattern Book
Thanks for that info Robin! BTW—How’s the left coast? ;-) I’ve never met Sally, just remembered how nice her Luton books are! From what I can see, pretty Beds edgings seem to be at a premium these days. Louise West website has some charming patterns but nothing that looked like the Sheet 42 sample. Bedford Higgins Museum published some books of Beds patterns (OOP?) from items in their collection, although I don’t recall small edgings. They are available from the IOLI library—easy to borrow & find out. Another place to look would be the Arizona Archives—loads of vintage stuff & free to download. Otherwise, if Underwood pattern 7 is close enough, Karisse, could you interpolate? Hope you find a workable solution! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, South Florida, USA Sent from my iPad > On Nov 15, 2020, at 12:33 AM, Robin K Panza wrote: > > Hi, Susan! > > I may be wrong, but I think Sally may have just worked the Bucks patterns > from the Luton book. Bucks point was her passion, at least at that time, so > she may have ignored any Beds designs. She used her samples as pocket trim > on camp shirts. She had a whole lot of those shirts but I don't remember > seeing any with Beds trimming. > > Robin P > Los Angeles, California, USA > > On November 13, 2020, at 9:16 AM, LacySuzette wrote: > > The IOLI Library has four volumes of Luton Lace Treasury by Sally Berry. On > the IOLI site they are described as Bucks but the Luton Pattern Book included > other types. Sorry to say, I’ve borrowed the books & don’t recall exactly > what Ms. Berry researched & diagrammed. They ARE worth borrowing even if they > don’t contain the sheet 42 sample you seek! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, South > Florida, USA > Sent from my iPad > > - > To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: > unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to > arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Luton Pattern Book round 2
The only Beds book I own is Barbara Underwood’s Traditional Beds in 20 Lessons. Pattern 7 is sort of similar except there are three small cloth stitch motifs inside each “arch” instead of one as on Sheet 42. Hope this helps if other ideas don’t work out. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, South Florida, USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Luton Pattern Book
The IOLI Library has four volumes of Luton Lace Treasury by Sally Berry. On the IOLI site they are described as Bucks but the Luton Pattern Book included other types. Sorry to say, I’ve borrowed the books & don’t recall exactly what Ms. Berry researched & diagrammed. They ARE worth borrowing even if they don’t contain the sheet 42 sample you seek! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, South Florida, USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Linen thread
Thanks for weighing in on this issue Brenda! I’ve annotated my Threads for Lace accordingly. My search has identified all kinds of linen threads/yarns that I’d never heard of. Most of them are heavier weight to please the knitters & book binders. BUT, perhaps I’ve hit a nerve here. Lacemakers are customers too & one might wonder if someone wants to please us! Has any thread company tried a subscription model? What’s the minimum run? There should be reasonable demand for linen 130 to 140/2—40wcm seems like sewing thread. I’m not searching for 300! In the meantime, I will test my design in cotton so I can move ahead in the scale that I selected. Francis is both charming & helpful so I will see what he says about the linen. I do think the “grabby” nature of linen would produce a superior result. Thanks again to everyone who has corresponded & added to this discussion. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, South Florida USA Sent from my iPad >> On Nov 2, 2020, at 4:51 AM, Brenda Paternoster >> wrote: > Knox’s and J Harris & Sons were discontinued many years ago, as were DMC > linen threads and the finer C I thought that the best chance of still > getting a fine linen thread would be from Bart and Francis, but their 130/2 > isn’t showing on their website. Several years ago they were looking at > producing a very fine linen, but it doesn’t appear to have been a successful > project. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Linen thread
To follow up—apparently Bockens has discontinued 120/2 linen (34wcm) so Holly is offering Fil au Chinois, 1500m. Seems like a 3 lifetime supply plus I was aiming for a slightly finer thread. I’ve been working with YLI Fine metallics (39wcm) on a 3mm isometric grid. It’s a good fit for that scale, hence my search! Susan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 1, 2020, at 3:21 PM, Anna Binnie wrote: > > Has anyone tried Holly Van Scriver? She is my go to person for online when > in Oz and phone orders when in US? - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Linen thread
Hello All! Quick question—it seems like semi-fine linen thread in the 40wcm range is not available in the US. What gives? I want to make a bangle Christmas ornament & try linen. Cotton isn’t my first choice. Any thoughts? Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, South Florida, USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Happy Columbus Day?
NOT! I’m trying to stay busy as I suffer from Ithaca Lace Day withdrawal. I’m sure I speak for all when I express how much I miss the classes, shopping, exhibits, fun, frolic & camaraderie that normally happens on Columbus Day weekend. Holly, Jerry & many lace elves make this a “must attend” event. While it can’t be replicated, I hope everyone is taking care of themselves at home by doing something lacy in honor of Ithaca! I am organizing many weeks of pointfusion emails by topic & adding pages to my design notebook. Looking forward to seeing everyone again in 2021. Sincerely, Susan Hottle FLA, USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Thread storage
Hello All! My “lace cave” moved recently & I was faced with larger, deeper drawers that are more difficult to subdivide. The Plano fishing boxes I use for metallics are expensive & not really conducive to separating various size spools of cotton, linen, silk & other fibers. What to do? As I opened my recycling bin to discard a plastic berry box, I stopped dead in my tracks! Was this a FREE (!!) & easy alternative to plastic boxes at The Container Store? Berry boxes come in several sizes, they’re stackable & there’s an unlimited supply because we eat berries every day. All I had to do was wash them out, although there is a gel sticky pad in the smallest that it is easily removed. I posted a photo to Arachne Flickr so you can see how it works. Smallest is raspberry/blackberry size, 6oz/170g. Medium is blueberry 1 US pint/551 ml & large is strawberry 1 US Lb/454g. Containers are clear plastic so you can see what’s inside. Hope this is helpful to others who want to ta! me their threads! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, FLA, USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Needlelace—PHD finished!
Hello All! It’s amazing what you can collect over the years! As we get ready to move yet again, I was sorting thru my embroidery, beading, braiding & lace stuff because I know that I can’t take all of it to a small condo. Mind you, I did this less than two years ago when we downsized & my stash was still overflowing. :-( So I made two piles—“keepers” & “find a good home”. Luckily, friends & friends of friends provided good homes so I can move without sending any treasures to the landfill. That brings me to my PHD—Project Half Done. It’s a lovely Lynn Payette beaded needlelace dragonfly that I started in EGA, 15 maybe 20? years ago. Everything was there in the plastic bag, calling my name. With all my books/supplies packed & lots of last minute moving details, it turned out to be the right project for the right time. When I finished, I took my dragonfly outside to take a picture & a real dragonfly immediately started to buzz me! He had iridescent blue! wings & a copper colored body & he was quite persistent. According to Google, male dragonflies are territorial. I think my lavender/blue version is a lady but apparently he didn’t think so! My laptop is packed & I have not figured out how to post a photo to Arachne Flickr from my iPad photo library so if anyone has a tutorial, please share. Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Balmain gown with Cluny de Brioude leaves
Thank you Vicki for identifying the house! I’ve been racking my brain to remember because it didn’t seem like Dior & Givenchy sourced high-end embroidery from Lesage. I met Odette Arpin (Meilleur Ouvrier de France en dentelle Cluny) in 2002 & she showed me a photo (same one?) of a long gown with hundreds of leaves on the bodice & a floaty layered chiffon skirt. It was strapless & dreamy! I was under the impression that the leaves were gold, as in metallic thread, but maybe that’s a factor of my lousy French & the fact she didn’t speak English. Nevertheless, she was a gracious hostess & showed us her exhibit of personal items (fans, gloves, parasol etc—some of which were lace) that had belonged to a 19thC Portuguese queen. She also autographed her Cluny book that I had bought in a miniature tabac in LaBourboule, where we were staying. We were a small group of crazy quilt stitchers & we used our mid-week day off to make a whirlwind tour of Brioude. We also found a! haberdashery where handmade lace (Torchon-like trims & insertions) was still sold by the yard & a brocante with 19thC fashion magazines. We all bought some of each! So—designers have used handmade lace sporadically thru the years/collections but it’s way too expensive for pret-a-porter. It’s a very thin slice of the fashion market. Sincerely, Susan Hottle Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] IOLI UnCon
OMG—what a great job! Organized in the twinkling of an eye by our very tech-savvy volunteers, I’m overwhelmed. The lectures hit the mark & the faux banquet was fun. Plus when I wasn’t looking, someone improved our library section by making it searchable! Egad—I’m in lace heaven. I do hope anyone who is not now a member will reconsider. The pandemic has caused a sea change that should benefit everyone. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Colored Silk threads
Hello all! Many weeks ago, I asked questions about Soie Ovale & other “flat silk” threads. I have an upcoming project that requires fine, colored silk threads with low twist. Thanks to the Silk King, Francis B, I now have a better understanding of silk thread construction! Sue Babbs kindly sent samples of Bart & Francis 70/2 150 denier, Soie Ovale & Piper’s silk floss to help me decide what might work. And YES—you can make a very useful sample with 2yds of thread! ;-) I posted photos of some stem segments, 2-3mm wide, on Flicker. From the top—B 4pr, Piper’s 5pr & Ovale 6pr. Trish Nguyen at Thistle Threads mentioned in her blog that Ovale was divisible but seeing is believing. While removing each of Sue’s threads from their ID tags, I managed to snag the threads so I used a tiny sponge dampened with water to smooth the fibers/reconstitute the threads. The strands of Ovale did not readily rejoin each other so I tapped the end of the thread & voila—6 dist! inct strands easily separated. It is slightly finer than Piper’s floss & when I measured the single strand, I estimated 40 wraps. (According to Brenda, Soie Ovale is 13 wraps.) While this would be a major undertaking for a large project, it is do-able in a pinch. However, before dividing Ovale I think I would take a closer look at color availability in B 140/2 75 denier, also 40 wraps. Lastly, I stumbled upon Kreinik silk Serica, a 3-ply that is divisible. This has been quite an adventure in filament silkdom! Thanks for all the help Arachne! Sincerely, Susan Hottle in Florida, USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Tonder lace
Hello All! Devon, I am most intrigued by your question & look forward to answers from the experts. In the meantime, as one of the least experienced lacemakers on Arachne, may I call your attention to the Lace Dealer’s Pattern Book? When I saw your sample, I thought of the many fanciful floral samples I saw in Luton. Shapes decorated with/divided by gimp fingers, patterned groups of tallies, flower motifs strewn with abandon etc. I will be quiet now & wait to get my ears pinned back by someone who will explain why this is Tonder & not English lace! Thanks for posting. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, FL, USA iPhone - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Soie Ovale
Hello All! On a quick break from Binche, I wanted to ask a question about this thread. Has anyone used it to make lace? From what I can determine online, it’s considered a flat silk but in fact has a very slight twist. A website—that I can’t find now!—said that it makes nice lace. Looking at online photos, Soie Ovale can’t possibly be “true” flat silk like the tubes they sell at the Japanese Embroidery Center. JEC fiber is is intended to be “spun” by the individual embroiderer before stitching. The way the Soie Ovale comes off the spool is much different & it seems more integrated as a multi-filament strand, even though it is divisible. If anyone can shed some light, I would appreciate the help. Thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Florida, USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] ClippyKit Bag Patterns by Jane Atkinson—sample on Flickr
Thanks to advice from Jane & others, I managed to finish my sample! It was quite an adventure working with multiple threads as weavers. Two strands of #8 perle were too thick so I tried 1) #12 perle with #8 & 2) two stands of floss with #8. Passives are all #8. My colors are peach, rose & pale yellow as I did not have red, yellow & orange as shown on Jane’s pattern. BTW—this is a free pattern on her site if you want to have fun with stripes too! Be advised the stripes are textured, sort of like bias tape. I do want to work her pattern again to see if I can create more distinctive stripes. The heathered look is appealing but it’s less bold than I would like. After posting a photo to Flickr, I was surprised to see that we don’t have a boatload of new lace posted. With everyone sheltering in place, Arachne members must be producing lace by the pound! BTW—Something tells me one of our clever members is already designing a lace coronavirus molecule to lift our spirit! s. I briefly (& foolishly) thought of trying it myself. Ha, ha—my usual enthusiasm without skills! Wishing Good Health to all. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Florida USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Identifying Rosaline - or something else?
Thanks to Devon for sharing your collar & to Elizabeth Kurella for identifying it! The last photo on Ning—a closeup of a partial “rose”—was a real puzzler for me. The way it is made/attached to its stem makes it seem like a Rosaline wannabe rather than the real thing. Rosaline is light & airy, even when the tiny motifs are densely spaced. The brick needle ground in Devon’s piece produces a much heavier appearance. Thanks for the tutorial! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Florida USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Clippykit Bag Patterns by Jane Atkinson
Hello All! Hope everyone is virus free & using their personal quarantine period to make some lace! I am revisiting the colored Torchon samples on Jane’s site & have run into a snag. It’s the first sample—red & yellow diagonal stripes over butterscotch passives. I am clueless on how to change colors when starting stripes on the righthand side! In the upper right corner, I’m inclined to just start with a red weaver rather than switch at the first pin, but that theory doesn’t work further down in the sample. Should I just tie on a new thread to be used as the weaver as the work progresses? I would be more eager to try this if I was replacing a passive! Will the experts please offer suggestions? Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, still virus free in Florida Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
