[lace] Glue
Hi, all the lace you see on my stall and web site have the knots glued with fray check. I have been doing it for 28 years with no discolouration. Though I was told years ago that USA Fray check id slightly different from the UK one. I don't know. I do know it is fine. However. Do not use the bottle to apply, Cut off the top, dip a bodkin in the glue and just touch the knot. Also do not use on silk as it takes forever to dry and finally don't use it on black as it seems to ever so slightly lighten the knot. I was at a show today in Tonbridge and a lady said I never talk on Arachne. I said I do. She said what name do I used, I said my name, Vivienne. Sfe sais Oh yes, I didn't know that was you! So in future, Vivienne/Presencia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Bobbins
Years ago I went away taking my lace with me. I then realised I was short of about 10 bobbin. My husband thought of using the Dolly pegs which were under the sink where we were staying. They of course already have a head to hitch your thread to. Worked a treat. Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Pudsey
Hi, I'm sorry to say that Iain and I won't be at Pudsey after all. Iain had an operation on Thursday, not serious but necessary, anyway everything went pear shape and he is not in any condition to drive from Kent and to do a show. We are sorry. Any of the people who were going to collect things please get in touch. We do hope to have Iain well enough to do Tonbridge on the 23rd. This is just up the road from us. Do have a good day and enjoy what is Ash Jo's last organising of Pudsey before they pass it on to Church Meadow craft. So will still be running. Best wishes, Vivienne, and a poor old Iain - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Sally Reason
Sally was a really lovely, funky girl. I loved her hats and her clothes. Wished I was young enough to copy her style. She was as funky, kind and lovely behind the scenes as she was to customers. Some lace suppliers are not as nice when dealing with other bobbin painters and suppliers as they are with customers. Sally was. I will miss seeing her. Jenny Hudson did much to try to help Sally, often selling her bobbins when she was too poorly to go out herself. Good on you Jenny. I'm sure Sally is in a good place now. My thoughts go out to her mum, Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
[lace-chat] Sally Reason
Sally was a really lovely, funky girl. I loved her hats and her clothes. Wished I was young enough to copy her style. She was as funky, kind and lovely behind the scenes as she was to customers. Some lace suppliers are not as nice when dealing with other bobbin painters and suppliers as they are with customers. Sally was. I will miss seeing her. Jenny Hudson did much to try to help Sally, often selling her bobbins when she was too poorly to go out herself. Good on you Jenny. I'm sure Sally is in a good place now. My thoughts go out to her mum, Vivienne To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com.
[lace-chat] Names
My best friends mum, when I was a child, was called Daisy. She married Walter Lawn. When nuseing I had a Duncan Duncan a John Thomas AND a Clamidia! If any one doesn't know the John Thomas or the Clamidia email me. The Clamidia is spelt different from the infection! Vivienne To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com.
[lace] winding bobbins
I have tried to keep out of this as we used to be bobbin makers but however we are not now. You should not need any thing to help you keep normal thread on Midland bobbins. One of the ladies said wind it round a few times over the start of the thread then change hands or go to your winder and wind your bobbin. Then do a double hitch and you should be able to swing your bobbin without it coming adrift. It will become slowly longer but not unwind. If it does you are not doing the double hitch right or you have some bad short necks, the bit at the top where you hitch the thread. Awkward threads treat your self to a couple of hookies. We don't sell them now but other bobbin makers do, such as Chris Parsons. You can wind these bobbins and literally swing your hookie round your head and the thread will not come off until you twist it off yourself! No problem Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
[lace] gold plated pins!
Hi all, I would like your views. Though I am a supplier this is not promoting any thing I sell but I think Lace makers need to express an opinion on. The people who make many of the pins in the world have been looking for a long time at the problem of brass pins tarnishing. they tell me they are specially treated but that they know in, their words, 6 months 2 years 5 years they will not be the same. So they are proposing the make a gold plated pin which they claim will stay bright and untarnished for years and years. They say but are not fixed on it yet, the price would be similar to say our Torchon pin but you would get say 250 as opposed to 400. I have told them I don't think British lace makers would pay the differance. But then I thought of the ladies who have to replace their pins so now I don't know. They are a good kind family companya and I don't want them to waste money on some thing that won't sell. What do you think? Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace-chat] gold plated pins!
Hi all, I would like your views. Though I am a supplier this is not promoting any thing I sell but I think Lace makers need to express an opinion on. The people who make many of the pins in the world have been looking for a long time at the problem of brass pins tarnishing. they tell me they are specially treated but that they know in, their words, 6 months 2 years 5 years they will not be the same. So they are proposing the make a gold plated pin which they claim will stay bright and untarnished for years and years. They say but are not fixed on it yet, the price would be similar to say our Torchon pin but you would get say 250 as opposed to 400. I have told them I don't think British lace makers would pay the differance. But then I thought of the ladies who have to replace their pins so now I don't know. They are a good kind family companya and I don't want them to waste money on some thing that won't sell. What do you think? Vivienne To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace-chat] helpful husbands
Hi, I know lots of us have help husbands, do pricking for us, put blue film on our patterns. Some even wind bobbins! One of my classes husband excelled when she came home from shopping to find he had straightened her lazy susan for her. ;- ) Vivienne To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace-chat] Vivienne/Presencia
Merry Christmas to every one. All that have sent cards thank you. Iain I have decided to stop sending cards as I have long thought them a waste of money resources. Instead we have sent a donation to debtofhonour.org a charity being helped by Joanna Lumley to help the Gurkas who are mostly in their 80's and served in World War 2, they live in the Mounties of Nepal. She is especially wants to provide Standpipes for each village so they have running water. Every year we will choose a different charity. All have a great time over Christmas and an even better New Year, Vivienne Iain To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace-chat] Yogurt
I use an Easy Yo. It is fantastic. I have used it for years and now my son uses one. You buy a box of the packets of powder and from then on you only need cold water and boiling water. fantastic yogurt. we like the Greek one, there are a few different one. we get it from Lakeland kitchens. Vivienne To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace] Christmas dvd
Hi, when we were at Tonbridge I came across a, I don't know if it is a CD or DVD, I'm not good at that stuff, that you put in your computer and it is like a video. It shows you how to make, I think it has 7 different Christmas items. You print off the patterns and get visual help to do them. I was really impressed. She is selling it for £5.99. Louise Woodward, who designed it, is a very modest girl who doesn't really know how to market it. I was really impressed and no I don't get anything from telling you about it. She doesn't even know I am telling Arachne. I think her site is _www.the-craft-corner_ (http://www.the-craft-corner) When you go on you can't see it, put DVD or CD in and it should come up with it. Hope you like it. Vivienne If you can't find her site let me know and I will help. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Photo copying.
Hi all, I just had a phone call from a branch of Staples asking my permission to photo copy one of my table cloth patterns. I thought it was very good of them. I gave permission for one copy. Good on Staples. Vivienne, Presencia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace-chat] Photo copying.
Hi all, I just had a phone call from a branch of Staples asking my permission to photo copy one of my table cloth patterns. I thought it was very good of them. I gave permission for one copy. Good on Staples. Vivienne, Presencia To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace] Our lovely turner
Our lovely turner, Derek, died in the hospice last week. We are at his funeral Friday 2nd. He made great bobbins for Biggins, bobbin trees, bobbin holders and our wonderful pin boxes. I will miss my friend greatly. Vivienne/Presencia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Our lovely turner
Hi, I thought many of you would like to know our turner Derek, who has been with us many years, brought his last lot of bobbins holders and things last week. This week he was admitted to the Hospice. Derek has made bobbins both bone and wood plus his lovely pin boxes for more years than we can remember. Biggins, now Presencia is, the poorer without him and his turning. Maggie, his wife, who also helps us, is trying very had to be cheerful and supportive to Derek but I know she is really finding it very hard. Best wishes all, Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace-chat] Our lovely turner
Hi, I thought many of you would like to know our turner Derek, who has been with us many years, brought his last lot of bobbins holders and things last week. This week he was admitted to the Hospice. Derek has made bobbins both bone and wood plus his lovely pin boxes for more years than we can remember. Biggins, now Presencia is, the poorer without him and his turning. Maggie, his wife, who also helps us, is trying very had to be cheerful and supportive to Derek but I know she is really finding it very hard. Best wishes all, Vivienne To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace] Coats
Not sure which lace this will interest. I had a letter today that said Coats is moving out their warehouse from the UK to Germany. That is DMC and now Coats. Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace-chat] Coats
Not sure which lace this will interest. I had a letter today that said Coats is moving out their warehouse from the UK to Germany. That is DMC and now Coats. Vivienne To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace-chat] craft shop
Norfolk ladies, check out a shop called Counting Stitches in North Walsham. Has crochet and lace stuff. Vivienne To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
Re: [lace] Using glue
Hi, I have used fray check on my lace for 18 year and have no holes or discoloration. I was told the USA Fray check, by fray check, was different from the UK one, many years ago. Vivienne - 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] Edgings - Devon's IOLI Article (Lace Bodice and Fray Check/Glue)
Hi, I have used fray check for 18 years and have never found it washed out. Perhaps you wash garments more than I would wash lace mats and such. Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace-chat] Re: [lace] Using glue
Hi, the last thing you want to do is pour it out of the nozzle when you have cut it off. I tell my girls to cut off the nozzle the dip a Bockens or some such thin, in the glue and just touch the knots. Perhaps that is were people are going wrong. We need very little. Vivienne To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
Re: [lace] Rayon etc.
Hi, it all depends on the Rayon you use. I don't know about polyester as I have never tried i, but I would think again quality is what counts. I use our Rayon in most os the patterns we bring out. It does not srink when you take the pins out. It does not spin off your bobbins it can even wash to 90. I say give it a whirl. It is the Viscose made with wood, I can't vouch for any other but if I was producing paterns which my customer were having trouble with they would not keep coming back for more. Best wishes, Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Rayon
Hi all, I think someone should point out Rayon is not a synthetic thread, like Nylon, but a man made thread made from trees. As many of you know I use the Rayon in many of my patterns, usually as Brenda say, as the workers. If you get a spool of some Rayon's and Nylons and lay it down if will often spin off the spool. The one I use doesn't come off the spool any more than a reel of cotton does. I think for putting in colours it great. I don't think I would make a whole item in it but for other uses I love it, Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Rayon again
Hi again, I looked up Rayon and found, Because it is produced from natural occurring polymers, unlike Nylon, it is neither synthetic nor truly natural. Known as Viscose and Art silk in the trade. There you go! Don't we learn a lot from our chat.Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Rayon, Vivienne
Rayon Manufactured fiber composed of regenarated celluose. Different types of rayon includes viscose rayon (made from wood chips) cuprammonium rayon made from cotton linters, and topel and corvel rayon. Hi again, I found the above. The one that says wood chips is the one I use, Viscose Rayon. Vivienne Some people have emailed me which one I use. As I am a supplier I don't feel I can say as I wasn't trying to sell anything it just got me interested. Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] raffles
Hi, have I missed something? Are the raffles going on for charity? If so which one. I would be happy to contribute to a charity raffle. Vivienne. Presencia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace-chat] crochet pattern
Hi again, I am well underway with my crochet now but I wonder if any one out there can help me with a crochet pattern. I want to make my son, he asked me! a round table cloth. His table is 70 inches across and then we need a drop. So I want a pattern I can just keep going round until it is big enough. In exchange I will give either Torchon lace patterns, you can choose from my Bigginslace.co.uk site or have threads. I would be very grateful. In the 70's I could have adapted any crochet table cloth pattern but not now, not yet. Many thanks to all of you who I know, from the help with crochet hook I got, will try to help. Vivienne/Presencia To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace] CROCHET HOOKS
Thank you so much for all the help. I don't want to mess about doing sample squares. I printed off the conversion charts some of you sent me links to, many thanks. The problem is they are all Metric, Canadian and USA. My hooks are over 60 years old and are imperial. So I think I will treat myself to some new hooks. Bye the way Brenda's Threads for Lace has been great sorting out the threads on my old crochet patterns to find modern equivalents. Perhaps it should be called threads for anything! Best wishes, Vivienne - 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] Re: [lace-chat] CROCHET HOOKS
Thank you all. Many of the conversion charts didn't have imperial only metric But Sue and another lady, I think Jean found two that did. But I had already gone out and bought 6 new ones :-( Still I was surprised how cheap they were. You are a great bunch of ladies. Nothing seems to much trouble for you all. Best wishes, Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace-chat] CROCHET HOOKS
Thank you so much for all the help. I don't want to mess about doing sample squares. I printed off the conversion charts some of you sent me links to, many thanks. The problem is they are all Metric, Canadian and USA. My hooks are over 60 years old and are imperial. So I think I will treat myself to some new hooks. Bye the way Brenda's Threads for Lace has been great sorting out the threads on my old crochet patterns to find modern equivalents. Perhaps it should be called threads for anything! Best wishes, Vivienne To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
Re: [lace] Re: [lace-chat] CROCHET HOOKS
Thank you all. Many of the conversion charts didn't have imperial only metric But Sue and another lady, I think Jean found two that did. But I had already gone out and bought 6 new ones :-( Still I was surprised how cheap they were. You are a great bunch of ladies. Nothing seems to much trouble for you all. Best wishes, Vivienne To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace-chat] help!
Hi, it's Vivienne here. Yesterday I decided to have ago at crochet. It was my main craft through out the _...@s_ (mailto:6...@s) and 70's. I forgot how quick it is. I made a mat about 9 across after tea. I now have bought some patterns but my hooks are all imperial. Can any one help me with a conversion chart? The patterns are all metric or USA. I'm so frustrated. Best wishes to you all. Vivienne To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace] Sad news
Hi, I have just been told that Sue Stephens died on Friday, 30th January. It is so sad. She was a very lovely lady and a great advocate of lace making. She will be sadly missed. Vivienne, Presencia - 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] Finca thread
Hi, yes there did used to be a problem with a sticky dot. However when we became the Uk supplier of Finca we got them to drop it. So now it is only on the Metallic as it doesn't cause a problem on that. I would point out that as you get 900m on any reel of Finca Lace thread you actually get more length to the £1 than any other thread. Finally if you Sue would like to send me the reel I will refund your postage and give you a new reel. If any of you get a problem we would love to know as we can get Finca to put it right. I can't put our name as that would be advertising but I am sure you clever lace makers can find us, Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] bookmarks
Hi, Vivienne here from Presencia. I have a Food Saver bag sealer. I have had one for many many years but I only recently realised it is great for sealing bookmark sleeves. It looks really good. I should think any bag sealers will do the same thing. Hope to see some of you at Pudsey Tonbridge, though I am still hobbling. Vivienne To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re: Lacemakers in Spain
Thank you all for your help. I think we are sorted now. I obviously didn't explain very well as we didn't need an actual teacher. Her mum in law is teaching her but she wants some like minded ladies she can make lace with. She is not in the Barcelona area but Alzira, as I say thank you all, we are sorted, Vivienne To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] any lace makers in Spain/
Hi, Vivienne here from Presencia. i have a customer who has a daughter in law in Spain, near Valencia, who wants to learn lace but using Midland bobbins and our pillows. Do any of you live in the area or know of any others she can meet? Many thanks, Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] vivienne lace fairs
Hi all I find it very puzzling. We all know the groups that have 5 to 10 suppliers visiting their monthly meeting and where for suppliers it is a waste of time. We went to one Lace day where we were in two class rooms, I won't say where. Anyway people kept coming to the door and waving to us! Hardly any one came into either room. At the end the chairwomen came and said did you have a good day? We knew we had done the best of any one but it still dismal, so we said no it was a disaster. The lady said, well what do you expect? We are an older group and don't really need anything I was, as we say in the north of England, gob smacked. We suppliers do talk to each other and I warned others. On the other side we did Sovereign Suppliers Fair earlier in June. It was an excellent venue, great parking, lots of space for wheel chairs, a consideration for me at the moment, good selection of suppliers, catering and so. Hardly any one came. They will give it one more try so if you want it to survive think about it next year. Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Ebay Biggins patterns
I am not going and never was going to pursue it. I just think why pay more to a ebayer than to the original designer like Joan Kelly and Christine Springett! He starts his bid on my patterns at £1.95. The new one is £2 and I can help you if you need advise. So, if no one is willing to over pay he has to stick to the many other things he sell like ladybird books. Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace Ebay seller
Hi Daphne, I haven't looked at her site but the friend who told me has. In her history she has sold more than one copy of patterns. Does a little old lady have more than one copy? I think she may be very savvy. We once bought a car which we had been told had only been driven by a little old lady. We later found we had been conned! I am not trying to stop you buying her stuff but if you want people like Christine Springett and us at Biggins (I think the wonderful Joan Kelly is no longer designing) to keep on designing for you all you need to support us. The lace world is shrinking so you all need to support us. Joan is a wonderful (sorry Joan) old lady and if she got 10p for every pattern of hers that has been stolen she would be a lot better off in her retirement than she actually is. I can hold my hand up and say, even before we designed our own patterns I never ever copied someone else's pattern. If I really liked it I sent off for one. This is my last email on the subject. Since I have been in plaster, though I am working as much as I can I have a lot of time to think. I shall try to come up with a new subject soon. Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Ebay Biggins patterns
We have found someone selling Biggins patterns on Ebay. The are starting with Snowflake beginning £1.95. You ca buy it from us at £2 plus can ring us if you need any help! Please don't encourage these people. Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Vivienne Biggins/Presencia
Hi, I couldn't resist coming on. I don't usually. I agree with Brenda, if you can and enjoy hand sewing your lace go ahead. I love making lace and have made more than most. I hate sewing and don't do any. I machine all my lace. Though now, so I can get on to the next piece, someone else does it for me. When I go round shows I have seen beautiful lace ruined by the hand sewing to the fabric and also the sewings. So when I talk to the ladies I tell them if they have lots of lace laying in drawers and folders waiting for middles they are never going to do machine them in. Nervous? Buy some of the machine made cheap lace bundles readily available from markets and practice around a handkerchief. I had a lady ring me 3 weeks later to say she had put middles in 20 pieces of lace which were now all over her home looking lovely. So some of you ladies say it is horrible each to their own. I have seen lots of horrible hand stitched and like every part of lace do what you enjoy and makes you happy. I'll go now. Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Iain at Presencia/Biggins
What about cheating: use the sewing machine but with invisible thread? Agnes Boddington - Ellougthon UK www.sixpennybobbins.co.uk The only disagreement I have is with the word 'cheating'. There are no rules in Lace Making only tradition and personal preference. You should do whatever you think is appropriate to you as a lacemaker. If you enjoy lacemaking as I do as a man but have great difficulty in sewing on a button I only care that my lace is complete and on display. Some lacemakers need to decide what is more important, making lace or the importance of the method of sewing. If you are really bothered then make lace that doesn't need any sewing of middles. Iain To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] vivienne
Thank you all who sent me get better wishes. I can't get to the main computer but Iain has brought me the lap top. Those who are medically minded I have a Weber C fracture. To the rest of us I have dislocated my ankle, broken a bone in it and in my leg. I had an op on Wednesday and next Wednesday I will get a new plaster. I will have the pins taken out at about 8 weeks. The worst thing, other than the pain, is I am none weight bearing for 6 weeks! Iain has offered me to various members of our family but they all have declined and laughed hysterically. I am trying to be good but it is hard. I was so shocked to hear about Sandra and it makes me realise how lucky I am. Once again, thanks to every one who sent good wishes, Vivienne/ Biggins/Presencia, - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] teacher wanted
Does any one know of a lace teacher in the Lymasol are of Cypress? Probably spelt that wrong. Vivienne - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] tempura mattress
Would the lady who bought a mattress in Devon please email me with a contact number? Vivienne To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
