Re: [lace] Please Share Lace Experiences and Questions
Arachne is a wonderful resource that I admit I do not use often enough. I really need to start posting questions here as I always put it off because I am not so timely writing responses. I love the philosophy of sharing everything you learn, its important that it is passed down. I originally found the lace community very secretive, and talking to some people in my local guild was no help, they fixed my mistakes for me, without explaining how to do it. So many questions and answers on Arachne are wonderful! I need to stop lurking and do more talking. Facebook makes it easier to send photo's with your questions, that is why some people flock to it. It would be amazing if Arachne opened a closed Facebook group for members. Getting younger lacemakers is harder, and I am currently working on a Youtube learning series where I am going to teach what I learn as I learn it. Doing samples was all well and good, but I spent a year making samples when I should have dived in and made some actual lace. I am working on my first actual piece now, and i have 3 pricking in the line up afterwards. I am truly addicted! One question I have been meaning to ask is... when you use a block pillow, how big is the total pillow. I am working on one that is 18"x18" with 6" blocks. I need to make another that is larger, that includes some smaller blocks. Its hard for me to manage the bobbins on this pillow, as I really need to move the blocks up half a block at a time rather than a full block. Joseph. - 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] Please Share Lace Experiences and Questions
Having belonged to Arachne for over 12 years, I have observed that the list has ups and downs depending on the season or I don't know why. Sometimes there are too many posts, others the list is very quiet. But this does not mean it is going to die or that we are loosing interest. I think we should not give so much importance to the fact that one posts experiences or not. Everybody does what he/she can. In my case, I post first: if I have the time to answer (in case I have had the time to read!), second: if I feel I can say something which will be interesting for the group. At this moment the last comments are making me feel reprimanded for not writing anything. And I am sure many will feel the same. And that is not good. We should think that the reason of not writing can be very varied... and not necessarily a matter of lack of interest. On the other side, changing subject, I think that, although there are many Facebook groups, which have the good thing of having the possibility of posting pictures, Arachne gives the possibility of writing longer texts, with much more information. So, I will continue belonging and participating to Arachne. I think it is the best group, even if there are ups and downs. Like real life, isn't it? Now I am busy making Christmas stars to decorate my windows, as I have given away a lot of them this year and must replace them! Have a nice Sunday and happy lacemaking!! Antje González, Spain www.vueltaycruz.es - 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] Please Share Lace Experiences and Questions
That should be the 2011 convention in Bethesda, not 2017. 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] Please Share Lace Experiences and Questions
I will confess to mostly lurking over the years with just occasional posts. I usally look daily at Arachne via the bookmark to the archive on my iPad, while getting digests in email. To reply is difficult because of need to get into email and retype the subject and cut/paste any discussion. Not always the easiest on a ipad. Well, just now I noticed a Reply Button at the bottom of the archive post. So I tried it and can now easily reply by replacing the posters email with lace@arachne yay! I will also confess to being on the Facebook page (and fb in general) the past couple of years. I think both groups have value especially the ability to search the Arachne archives! But it is easier to help people (esp new lacemakers) with issues by viewing their photos. There are over 5700 in one group with many people brand new and wanting to learn how to make bobbin lace. They see pics on the internet (pinterest) and then go searching for more information. And I also want to thank Jeri for her invaluable contibutions over the many years. Because of Arachne I was thrilled to put her name to her face when I met her at the 2017 IOLI convention in Bethesda. I will never forget her arachnid hat! Thank you Jeri! Well, I’ve babbled long enough and will try to contribute more in the future! Anita Hansen Cedar Rapids, Iowa where we have NO snow (yet) 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] Please Share Lace Experiences and Questions
I think so, too. Lorelei -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of N.A. Neff Subject: Re: [lace] Please Share Lace Experiences and Questions One other thought: I'm finding some of the Arachne-like discussion is now happening on Facebook, especially in the group Bobbin Lace MakersNancy Connecticut, 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] Please Share Lace Experiences and Questions
One other thought: I'm finding some of the Arachne-like discussion is now happening on Facebook, especially in the group Bobbin Lace Makers. I posted there recently about working snowflakes/snowballs/peas in Binche, and the post had a couple of photos with it. It is much easier (for me anyway) to post photos on FB, and I don't have to go hunting for other people's photos when they post (often unsuccessfully, and it takes time even if I do find them). I'm not suggesting moving Arachne to FB--the archiving of Arachne is too valuable, but that's one reason the list is quieter than it used to be. Nancy Connecticut, 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] Please Share Lace Experiences and Questions
I also agree with Catherine, but I think people are silent more often because of diffidence, or not knowing what others want to know, or being over-whelmed with what else they are doing. Why on earth would any of us intentionally "keep secrets"? The main thing is that we volunteer with information, answers, or even opinions when a question is asked or a topic raised, and I think it's really great the way this group does do this. Nancy Connecticut, 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] Please Share Lace Experiences and Questions
I totally agree Catherine. Maureen E Yorks UK - 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] Please Share Lace Experiences and Questions
I have always maintained that if one claims to be or advertises their services as a Tutor of whatever subject, one should be prepared to pass on ALL skills and knowledge, so that our craft may continue for the benefit of future generations. We have been led to believe that lacemakers of the past often burnt their prickings etc so that others might not copy them, but of course they made lace for a living, whilst the majority of us make it for sheer pleasure and enjoyment and also sometimes find it to be challenging, so no reason whatsoever to keep some our skills a secret! Catherine Barley UK Catherine Barley Needlelace www.catherinebarley.com Original message >From : jeria...@aol.com Subject : [lace] Please Share Lace Experiences and Questions We all know lace experts who keep secrets. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center  - - 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] Please Share Lace Experiences and Questions
Jeri, Thank you for this posting. I am not as interested in lace history as some others are, but I always read your postings because I may learn something new. (I don't always get you postings because of the usual email problems.) Helene Ulrich - 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/
