[lace] re:late reply on dealing with the heat
On a trip to Utah a couple of weeks ago I bought the cool neck scarf - it is a bandana with moisture miser crystal in it. I wet it at an outdoor faucet( the water was cool from an underground spring) at Bryce Canyon, it plumped up an we hiked all day in 109 degrees and it kept us cool. I forgot to put it in the motel frige overnight but it was still plump and cool for another day of hiking. When we got back to really hot humid Virginia my hubby used it when cutting the grass and was not bushed when he finished for a change. Best $5 I have ever spent! Christina - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Oya piecework magazine active brain
Good morning all, Yesterday, before I went to belly dance class (just started 3 weeks ago to loose weight since I hate exercise) I went by Barnes Noble and picked up the Piecework, along with Threads and Vogue patterns. What a wonderful article - I almost thought I was back in Izmir in the souk. I am going to order that back issue and I have gone to, but not yet printed, the link. Also in my very old. 70's, Readers Digest Guide to Needlework I found a bit under needle lace. I think being a member of this group helps keep the brain active, especially since I decided to get out of lurker mode. I always have either morning coffee or afternoon tea with you ladies and look forward to our visit. Now to address my other question - anyone know of a teacher of Reticella lace? Have a great day my friends. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Oya reticella laces
Does anyone know of anyone in the US who teaches these laces? I am especially interested in learning the Turkish laces/Oya. I am hoping to find someone on the east coast who teaches it but will go just about anywhere. Christina Midlothian VA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: How did you start making lace?
I went with my sister to a lace day in Virginia Beach. I only went to spend the day with my sister and buy some beads for a costuming project (I had the dubious honor of being wardrobe mistress at the high school where I taught math). That day I learned to whittle a bobbin. When we got back Nancy, my sister, taught me the basics on a pillow that she had bought for me 10 years prior but I never tried because it looked too hard! Now I really love it. Christina - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] re:bobbin lace sharing
I have been home for a couple of days but will be running back to SC to help take care of my father-in-law (since being widowed,after 55 years,in April his health is sliding- neither eats properly nor takes his meds). Anyway - as I brought my pillow in from the car my neighbor asked what it was. When I told her she initially thought I used the bobbins from the sewing machine. When I unwrapped the pillow her exact words were These are bobbins - teach me. I cannot tell you the delight in her eyes as she fingered my bobbins. So on those few days I am here at home we will bobbin when she gets home from work. I have an extra pillow and bobbins for her to use and last night was her winding night. And I was worried that since I retired from teaching in June I may not have as much social contact! Christina - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] re:IOLI week
Had a great week at the IOLI convention. I discovered I love bedford lace after my first class with Holly Van Sciver and bought a couple of books on it. I had never tried it because I thought that it would be difficult. Chris in VA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] re: 2-Pair Inventions
Tamara, Yesterday afternoon when I got home and checked the mail your 2-Pair Inventions bookeet arrived from my sister. She just moved (this week) from NY to DC (her DH is in the army). She bought it for a birthday gift from me (Sept is my b'day) - but since she bought it several months in advance she put it in a safe place and just found it as she is unpacking. I am excited - I will try it in a couple of weeks (after one more week of school and then the retirement cruise). Today I attend my last graduation exercise of my teaching career - and am glad to say that all the seniors I teach will walk. I need to attempt to get the past years worth of wrinkles out of my academic robe, now. Christina with 5 days to retirement To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] re: Harrisburg
Tamara, If you go to Harrisburg I recommend the Bayside Inn. It is just around the corner from where the convention was held last year. My sister and I had to change hotels because we are both asthmatic and became ill within a short time of being in our room. The hotel was very clean and friendly. Christina in Richmond VA To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re:Excuses
Good morning all, As I head into my last 18 days (yes, I am counting) of my teaching career (I started in 1972) I enjoyed the chuckle. The sad thing to say is that over the years I have had many notes like this one. I am currently teaching high school in a high income district of my county and believe it or not have had several notes of this nature this school year. You cannot believe how much control it takes not to burst out laughing. Christina, in Midlothian Va who is looking forward to spending more time with my bobbins! To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] re:International Old Lacers
Fellow Lace Makers, I wish to echo Susie Johnson's sentiments (Personally I would like to see you all use your time to make lace and give up the name change ideas.). I joined IOLI at the PA convention last August and was very excited and proud to be a member. I don't find any bit of the name offensive. I am surprised at the amount of unhappiness expressed over , what seems to me, trival reasons. Re:international perhaps the intention when the name was created was that the group become so - after all isn't one of the goals to share lacemaking to as many as possible? Christina King ..who is counting the days until my flight to Denver - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] re:Bookmark tails
I have been offline for a few days but wanted to thank everyone for their input on bookmark tails. I have printed all your help notes and will employ the help when I finish my next bookmark. Yesterday at lace class Susan taught us various starts - headside, footside and horizontal. She also told us when to use which. Good class! I used the colcotton thread - it is really nice to work with. Susan helped me choose a varigated lavender and soft pink for my next class - a small mat with rose ground. I love color and she has a great eye for combining them. Christina in VA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] re:Comments re Convention
Last year was my first lace convention so I have nothing to compare it to(except for math conventions which really are not as much fun as lace). I really liked the format - as a new lacer at the time I found the all day class helpful. During lunch break I would mull over what I learned and what I needed more help on and return to get immediate feedback so that I was not stuck when I did my homework at night. I liked not shifting gears middle of the day. Everyone has a different learning style so varying formats are good for everyone. I have always been one to like variety and change and always appreciate and look forward with anticipation to whatever format a sponsoring group chooses. After all - if it weren't for changes we would all be starting hitching up buckboards laden with our lace supplies to head for conventions! By the way does anyone know when we will get notification as to what classes we won? I can't wait! Christina in VA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Bookmark tails
My favorite project is bookmarks..but I have problems with the ends. My braids just don't come out right! Any suggestions on books that give directions on making nice braids and tassels. Christina in VA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] starts, stops and turns class
I am lucky enough to have Susan Wenzel as my lace teacher - it is worth every minute of the 2 hour drive. Saturday she taught the starts, stops and turns class and it was wonderful. She will be teaching this class in August at the Denver convention and I highly recommend it for new lacers. Susan has a way of making everything so clear. Christina in Va - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] re:cookie pillow
What I am thinking of is the 16 ethafoam from snowgoose and having DH cut the block(s) at the top - similar to the 13 cookie with blocks at their site. If anyone visits it, please take a look and give an opinion It is another snow day out of school so more lacing. i am going to work on the Milanese from the class I took from Louise Colgan, in PA. It certainly is a good thing that this is my last year of teaching as it interfers with lace time! Have a good day. Christina in va - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] introduction and pillow ?
Hello - I'm new to this list. I live in Midlothian VA and have been lacing for a couple of years and really, finally, everything clicked and am now addicted. I take lace lessons from a wonderful teacher, Susan Wenzel (lacysusan) who has really helped me. Last August my sister and I went to the IOLI convention in PA and after a week of lacing I could not get enough - the funny thing is when my sister told me she planned to take something like 30 hours of classes I thought that would be boring, well I signed up just to spend the time with her and it definately was not too much! We are planning our Denver trip - I bought our plane tickets ($202RT out of Dulles, each) have reserved a room and a car. We are going out a few days early. Now my question - has anyone flown with thier lace pillow? If so, what is the largest size pillow you were able to carry on? Thank you, Christina in VA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: airline, low fare pillow
Thank you all for the information. For those of you nearby Air Tran is having a sale on fares now. I did book through travelocity, after checking both the air tran site and a couple of the other sites. I also have a room(from the marriott chain), which is being totally renovated next month, at $54 a night. We chose Regan because it was $100 per ticket than Richmond and is fairly easy to get in and out of . One class we plan to take calls for a 16 or larger cookie. My sister suggested we get 16 and have my hubby cut an opening(he said he would offset it to give us more workroom) to insert blocks from our one-and-only. We want to carry our pillows and bobbins so that, in case our luggage takes a different route we willhave our tools. Christina in VA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
