[lace-chat] Germany, France Switzerland
Hello! Next week my husband I are leaving for a trip to Germany, France Switzerland. We are going to be staying in Karlsruhe, Paris Bern. Are there any great stores in these areas that we absolutely should not miss? Other than lacemaking, I am interested in jewelry my husband is interested in CDs. It appears from what I've been able to find on the internet that stores in these areas are not in operation on Sundays? Blessings, Shirlee in Tennessee To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Binche - How Difficult Is It?
I must admit that I am drawn to many lace techniques, mostly those with which you can produce motifs such as flowers or animals, etc. There is a book by Kumiko Nakazaki, Collection 1, which has some beautiful motifs done in Binche. I am going to assume that this is not a book for someone just starting to learn the technique. Is there a beginner's book for Binche is this lace relatively easy to learn? I've done Bucks Torchon various tape laces. Blessings, Shirlee - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] European Telephone Calling Cards
Hi! My husband I are planning a short trip overseas next month ... to Germany or perhaps to Switzerland. In any event, it is important for me to have a telephone calling card that will let me call my elderly father to check on him while I am away. When my husband worked in either Italy or Germany a few years ago, he had purchased a calling card but he was unable to use it in pay phones or with his hotel room phone. Does anyone know of a calling card I could purchase that would allow me to call the US from a pay phone or hotel room phone in Germany or Switzerland? Any help with this would be greatly appreciated! Blessings, Shirlee To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] European Telephone Calling Cards
Devon ... I actually checked with my cell phone provider regarding making calls from Europe to the US. I was told in no uncertain terms that it is not possible for me to do so that if I even tried to make such a call then my service with them would be immediately cancelled. I was quite taken aback as you can imagine. That is why I'm looking into telephone calling cards. My father, who is 90 years old, suffers from a variety of ailments including slight dementia. It is important for him to stick to a routine. I have been calling him every day at 4:00 p.m. for the past 3 years. It would cause him immense anxiety to not get his phone call each day. My husband had received a rented cell phone while he was in Italy but it was all in Italian which was of no help to him whatsoever. I actually had to call him at a prearranged time each day in order to talk with him. I have found some companies offering phone cards for sale on the internet which indicate they can be used for calling from Europe to the US. However, along with these search engine results I also received warnings about purchasing calling cards from companies who may not be on the up up. And again, my husband purchased a calling card while working in either Italy or Germany was unable to use it at pay phones or his hotel phone. I am just hoping that someone can tell me this card will work anywhere then my problems will be solved : ) Blessings, Shirlee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I travel now, I call the provider for my cell phone, which is compatible with European technology, and have them put on a international package for the duration of the visit. As I recall it was quite cheap, $5 or $10 dollars. The calls were more expensive, possibly $1.99/minute to the US, less within Europe. (Memory is poor for the exact details.) But actually, you don't tend to make many phone calls because you don't have to keep calling home to find out if something bad is happening, since they can call you when something bad is happening. Before I had this phone, when I rented a car overseas from Auto Europe, they offered cell phone rental as well. The rental of the phone itself was negligible, as I recall, practically a give away. The calls were priced similarly to the cost of calls that I am now able to make and receive on my own cell phone. The odd thing was that the phone was sent to you in the mail before you left, then you sent it back when you returned, and its pricing was conducted as though in England. So, if you were in Germany and calling with in Germany, it was priced as though you were calling England to Germany. At the time, I had investigated some other companies that provided cell phones for rent and they all operated as though out of England, and mailed the phone. My theory that you could rent a phone at the airport when you arrived in Europe did not pan out. There seemed to be no alternative to having it sent to you before the trip. This was a few years ago, of course. The advantages I see from renting a phone, or getting the international package, is that people in the US can call you easily. (In fact I received a phone call, while touring the Beguinage in Bruges from my hamster's veternarian, who was boarding her, to tell me that the hamster had developed persistant head tilt and that they had changed her medication.) Also, when you are circling a walled city with no idea how to find your hotel within the walled city, you can call the hotel and they can direct you. If you are traveling with other people, you can use it to meet up, after separating. I got the international package on my phone and my daughter's phone, which is actually one service plan, and then she was able to go off to flea markets while her father and I toured museums, knowing we would be able to contact each other. Don't know if any of this is helpful. Devon - Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] European Telephone Calling Cards
Devon ... This is the most confusing thing I have ever had to deal with. My phone does indeed sell an overseas package but it is for calling from here to overseas, not the other way around. I felt like I was going to have the CIA monitoring me after receiving the response I did from the phone company regarding making calls from Europe to the US! Someone has mentioned unlocked cell phones so I will look into that. I did have a phone card when I visited my husband in Germany two years ago had no problems using it. However, we were staying in someone's home at the time so I used their private line didn't have to worry about hotel or pay phones. Anyway, thank you again for your help your thoughts. Blessings, Shirlee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For what its worth, my phone is one from ATT wireless and they have been more than happy to sell me European compatible phones and to reap profit from international calls. If I did not put on the international package, my phone would simply not be able to call the US, so there is no need to threaten a loss of service by my provider if I try to call from Europe. I have found that when setting up the service, it is sometimes necessary to speak to different people at ATT since some of them may hide their ignorance by denying that what you want is possible. Also, different descriptions of the billing by different persons is not unusual. Sometimes, too, there seems to be a prejudice on the part of the persons with whom you are speaking, to the effect that they think you are trying to rip them off, rather than legitimately buy a service, and it may take some patience to get to someone sophisticated enough on their side to set up the service. Most of the people I spoke to at ATT admitted they had never traveled outside the country, and never considered the question before, and were quick to tell me that my phone wouldn't work there, as though the conversation could be terminated with that bit of information. But, a long patient talk with them would bring out a supervisor or someone who handled overseas communication. . I never had any trouble with the rental phone acquired in the US and designed specifically to provide service for Americans traveling abroad. Maybe there is a reason why they run it through England, unlike the Italian rental phone. As for the phone cards, I don' t know. I have never had particularly good luck with them, myself, because, even if not fraudulent, you are trying to follow instructions on a foreign phone written in another language. Typically, I come home with virtually all my minutes on the card and it is then useless. Meanwhile, I have had to have the hotel place my calls which is especially expensive. I know we used to have a telephone calling card through our home phone which allowed you to call into a particular number and then place calls that way, but this is going back about 20 years. Good luck with the phone card, hopefully someone more clever than myself can give you the answer you seek. Devon - Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Twilley's Gold Dust
Is there a substitute for Twilley's Gold Dust that is easily accessible in the US? It looks like this can be purchased from the UK but it would take a while for it to get here. I have a box full of Kreinik Metallics - Balger Heavy Braid, Balger Fine Braid, Balger Very Fine Braid, Ombre. Would any of these be a substitute? The pattern I want to do calls for this Twilley's for 2 pair of passives. The other 2 pair of passives the workers will be DMC 8 Cotton Perle. Blessings, Shirlee - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Magnifiers
Wow! I did not expect the avalanche of responses to my request for information about magnifiers! Thank you all so much! I truly am overwhelmed! I will be sorting all this information out in the next week or so may be emailing some of you for further info ... but I truly am so thankful for the responses! I have now heard about magnifiers that I had no inkling existed : ) Blessings, Shirlee - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] IOLI Library Contact
I tried contacting Cathy with the email printed in the IOLI Members Handbook but it came back as undeliverable. Has she gotten a new email address? If so, would someone please email it to me? Thanks! Blessings, Shirlee - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Christian Patterns
I am just full of questions this morning : ) Does anyone know if there are any books or patterns with Christian themes available? Things like crosses, nativity scenes, etc? Blessings, Shirlee - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Pillow Stand
Wow! Thank you for all of these suggestions! I will be going out to run a few errands soon but will definitely look into all these possibilities when I return. I asked about a stand with a drawer because I did have one a long, long time ago. A friend of a friend (an elderly woman) passed away my friend purchased this stand. She then decided she really didn't need it either gave it or sold it to me. I enjoyed using it very much ... the little drawer was right below where the pillow sits it was very handy for keeping tools in that you didn't use too often. However, I had a bout with temporary insanity several years ago sold all my lace equipment (with the exception of very few things) including that stand. How sad that we must suffer for our past mistakes : ) It was a floor stand, not a table stand. Anyway, I am looking forward to checking out these suggestions! I will let you know what I come up with. Blessings, Shirlee - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Pillow Stand
I'm looking for a nice pillow stand. Can anyone tell me of a source here in the US or even abroad? Thank you! Blessings, Shirlee - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Pillow Stand
Clay ... Whoops! Totally forgot about there being stands for different types of pillows : ) I use cookie pillows, mostly 18 20. I was thinking of using the stand just at home but a travel one might come in handy as well. I am really hoping for one that has a little drawer in the front underneath where the pillow sits but know that is kind of chancey. I did check out the van Dieren site but apparently he is not making stands very often anymore, when he does they are not offered by mail. Blessings, Shirlee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Shirlee - There are a number of sources for nice pillow stands, but before we launch into long lists, it might be helpful if you could let us know what kind (and size) of pillow(s) you plan to use on this stand! What may be perfect for one type of pillow could be totally wrong for another. Another consideration is whether you expect to use this stand strictly at home or whether it needs to be portable so that you can take it to meetings or demonstrations or workshops... Let us know more about what you're looking for, and I'm sure you'll get tons of advice!! Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: Shirlee Hill I'm looking for a nice pillow stand. Can anyone tell me of a source here in the US or even abroad? Thank you! Blessings, Shirlee - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. - 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] - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Glass Character Divider Pins
Hi! I'm wondering if any of you know where I can buy divider pins with colorful glass characters on the top of them? I used to have a pincushion full of these beautiful divider pins that I collected over the years. We moved last fall. A few weeks later, I unpacked a few of my lacemaking things but not everything. The pins were in their pincushion (a very beautiful special one-of-a-kind pincushion) wrapped in brown packing paper along with everything else. I remember unwrapping them then wrapping them again setting them aside. I also remember unwrapping several items I needed at that time then taking all the paper stuffing it into a garbage bag repacking the items I didn't need right then back into the boxes. A couple of months ago I decided to unpack the rest of my lace items, but the pincushion was nowhere to be found. I was, still am, sick to my stomach when thinking about it because apparently I scooped up the wrapped pins pincushion in with the other wrappings that one fateful day threw it away I am now trying my best to replace some of those pins although I know some are irreplaceable. Holly Van Sciver no longer carries them. I have tried to contact Snowgoose several times without any response (is everything okay there?). They are the only two suppliers I knew of who offered these divider pins. Is anyone else offering them now? Blessings, Shirlee __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Shantung Lace?
Has anyone heard of Shantung Lace? If so, what can you tell me about it? My sister-in-law purchased an old wedding dress from the 1930s the owner told her it is decorated with Shantung Lace. The lace does not look handmade to me. It has what appears to be a net (honeycomb?) ground then embroidered flowers. No thick gimps. Thanks for any help you can offer. Blessings, Shirlee - TV dinner still cooling? Check out Tonight's Picks on Yahoo! TV. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Membership to IOLI
Am I mistaken in thinking we can pay for our memberships with PayPal? I cannot find any information about this on the IOLI website. Blessings, Shirlee - Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Bucks Point DVD Query
Is anyone able to compare both the Cathy Richardson the Bridget Cook Bucks Point DVDs suggest which ones might be better done in terms of sound visual quality as well as variety of projects? Blessings, Shirlee - Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Lace magazine
Sue ... I saw that photo thought it was so cute! Shirlee in Michigan Sue [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so pleased, I have just received my copy of Lace and there is my little dog in the pets corner sleeping peacefully in his usual place head on pillow (lace that is). Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.5/792 - Release Date: 06/05/2007 21:01 To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Finished Project!
Lenore! Your Hungarian tape lace mat looks wonderful! Great job! Blessings, Shirlee - previously from MI, now in VA - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Question Re Stores in Germany/France
Hi! I am wondering if anyone is on this list from France or Germany and if you could you please let me know if department stores, bakeries, etc. are open for business in these countries on Sundays? I know that most stores in Italy are not open on Sundays, but I do not know if it is the same in Germany and France. I'd really appreciate it if someone could contact me with this information. My husband and I are planning a quick visit to these countries next month. Thank you. Shirlee - Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Yahoo! Games. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Russian Lace Bobbins
Does anyone know where I can purchace Russian lace bobbins? Shirlee __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Lace Supplies in Canada
Am wondering if there are any Midlands lace bobbin stores in Canada? Shirlee - Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Cleaning Antique Bobbins/Spangles
Recently I was lucky enough to purchase, sight unseen, a group of antique bone bobbins. There are quite a few Haskins bobbins in the group. One in particular is an amazing mother babe made by Joseph Haskins. It is in almost mint condition! The only problem with it is it has some sort of soiling on the rim of the neck the babe bobbin has this same soiling covering the entire head, neck, a bit of the body. I would like to try to clean this bobbin to remove the soiling but I do not want to damage it! The babe is decorated with dots gold foil. The mother is decorated with colored dots what looks like gold leaf. Is there a way I can clean this bobbin without damaging it, or should I attempt to clean it at all? I would also like to ask about cleaning antique spangles ... should I clean them or just leave them alone? Some of the antique bobbins I come across have spangles that are pretty filthy or all that remains of them is the wire with one bead on the end. Is it appropriate to replace the wires /or clean/replace the beads? If I want to clean the beads, can I just swish the entire spangle (still attached to the bobbin) in soapy water, rinse, quicky dry (perhaps using a blow dryer) without causing the wire to rust? Many thanks ... Shirlee __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Nebraska
Does anyone here live in or around Lincoln, Nebraska or perhaps you have visited there? If so, would you please email me? Thanks so much! Shirlee - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Italy
I will be going on a little trip to Italy next month. I'll be staying in Aviano visiting Venice, Vicenza, perhaps another place or two. I am wondering if anyone knows of any lace shops in the area where I can buy bobbins, thread, etc? Thank you ... Shirlee - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term' To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Need Spangle Help
I'm trying to spangle some new bobbins am having a terrible time of it. What gauge of wire do you usually use? Also, how can I tie the spangles so they don't flop all over the place while I'm lacing? Shirlee - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Thank You Debbie Mouzon!!!
Debbie Mouzon was my Secret Pal! Thank you, Debbie, for being such a great pal! Looks like we have quite a few things in common other than lacing. I, too, am 50 years old, married (28 years instead of 29, though), have two children! My husband I used to live in Florida both of our children were born there (St. Petersburg). How lucky for you to have lived in England for 6 years! John (DH) I are planning a trip there this fall ... our first visit! Guess what I'll be brining home in my extra suitcase? Lol! Thank you so much for the lovely spangles, the beautiful bobbin, of course the bit of beachfront property : ) Do contact me via email if you'd like let's keep in touch! Thank you again for being such a great Secret Pal! Shirlee To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Hester Bobbins
I used to have some bobbins, I believe they were by Matthew Hester? Is he still making bobbins? Does anyone have contact info for him? A website, perhaps? Shirlee - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Thank You Secret Pal!
Dear Secret Pal ... You certainly brightened up a cold, gray, snowy day for me! Thank you so much for the package ... so many wonderful things! Sorry to make this so short. I must head out for an appointment but I wanted to thank you right away for the package! Hope all is well with you! Hugs, Shirlee To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Fountains
Has anyone else received really poor service from Fountains or am I the only one? Shirlee To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] St. Nicholas Day Info Needed
It is my understanding that somewhere in the world, children put out their shoes before they go to bed St. Nicholas leaves treats in them if the children have been good. Am I correct in this? If so, when exactly do they put out their shoes? St. Nicholas Day falls on a Saturday this year (December 6th). Do they put out their shoes on Friday night find goodies in them on the 6th, or do they put them out on Saturday night find goodies in them on the 7th? Shirlee To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Spangles
I've never had any problems making sewings with spangled bobbins because, like Jean, you just need to make a larger loop for the spangled bobbin to fit through. When I was in the Prairie Rose Lacemakers group in North Dakota, we had lots of lacemaking workshops brought in teachers such as Holly Van Sciver, Judy Aycock, Marni Harang (sp?), among others. All of us in PRL used spangled bobbins. Our workshops consisted of Milanese lace, Russian tape lace, Schneeberg, more, we all used spangled bobbins no one, including the teachers, ever had a problem with them. Shirlee Jean Barrett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good morning All, Several people have mentioned the difficulty of making sewings with spangled midlands bobbins in the course of this discussion. It saves a lot of hassle if you lengthen the leash on the bobbin that is hooked through the pin hole, so giving a much bigger loop to put the other bobbin through. I know it takes a little extra time to lengthen then shorten the leash, but that is offset against the frustration of struggling with spangles which get caught against threads. No contest. Jean in Cleveland U.K. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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]
[lace] Spangle Question
Is there a general rule about the weight/size of a spangle? I used to get spangled bobbins from Springetts which were made with a size 10 or 12 mm bottom bead then two size 8s two size 4s with metal beads as spacers. I've also purchased spangled bobbins from other dealers with size 8 mm bottom beads smaller side beads. I'm thinking the answer might be do whatever makes you happy, but I'm wondering if there should be a certain weight to the spangle or if the weight matters at all ... is there really that much difference in the weight of a spangle made the Springetts way as compared to one with a size 8 mm bottom bead, two size 6s, two size 4s, a couple of metal spacer beads? Shirlee Hill - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Springetts/Fountains Bobbins
Are there any dealers who sell the formerly Springetts/now Fountains bobbins besides Fountains? Shirlee Hill - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Attn: Alice Howell
I'm sorry to post this to the list, but my computer crashed over the weekend I no longer have my [EMAIL PROTECTED] email account. I thankfully can use my husband's computer access this Yahoo account of mine. I lost everything including all the email addresses I had stored in the pickles account. Would Alice Howell please contact me? Thank you ... Shirlee Hill To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Stuart Johnson Bobbins
Could someone please give me the name/contact info of someone who sells Stuart Johnson bobbins or can I contact Stuart directly? I know Van Sciver handles them but is there anyone else either in the US or UK? Thanks ... Shirlee - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Thank You Secret Pal!
Dear Secret Pal ... Here I was this morning, taking everything out of my kitchen cabinets, sorting through what to keep what to throw away, washing the shelves, etc. (getting a jump on the Christmas cleaning) when I heard the mailman went out to find a package from you! Thank you so much for all the goodies! (I'm eating one of the chocolates as I write!) Yes, replenishing my lace supplies is going to be quite a chore ( an expensive one at that!), but it will be fun, too! Right now I'm working on a card edging I am totally lost. I've unlaced it relaced it twice already but still think I'm making a mistake somewhere. Ah well, this is how we learn ... or relearn in my case :) Thank you so much for such a generous package I hope that you yours will have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Shirlee To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Finished Projects
So far, in my attempt at relearning lacemaking, I have done 4 snake bookmarks, a horseshoe, I just took a spider bookmark off my pillow. You can see them in my Bobbin Lace album in my Webshots account ... http://community.webshots.com/user/lv2stitch53 My old lace projects are in there, too, but the first three are the ones I've done in the past couple of weeks. Nothing fancy but I'm getting the knack of it back, I think :) Shirlee - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Italian Lace Query
Just got word that my husband is going to Italy for a 4-month temporary position starting in January. I will be able to visit him for maybe 2 weeks during that time of course am wondering about the possibility of lace shops in the country, especially those selling midlands bobbins. Is there any chance of me finding such shops? John will also be traveling to Spain possibly to the Azores while he's there, he will be living on a military base not too far from the Austrian border. Shirlee - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Thread Help Request
Thanks to those of you who recommended Brenda Paternoster's book on thread conversions! I have ordered it but have no idea when it's going to arrive. Probably not today, I am wanting to start a new lace project, so could someone please help me? Like I said in my initial posting, I have all sizes of tatting threads. Would any tatting threads be comparable to Fil a Dentelle? Also, I have a pattern calling for Mez Effektgarn fine metallic thread. I have several skeins of DMC metallic floss am wondering if a strand or two of this would be an appropriate substitute? Shirlee Hill - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] One More Thread Question
Sorry about the proliferation of posts tonight :) As far as threads go, I seem to remember someone telling me once that if you want to tell if a thread will work for a particular pattern, double it over hold it up to the pattern see if however many pins' worth of this thread will cover the pattern nicely. Am I remembering this right? Does this make sense? Shirlee Hill - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
