[lace] 'Antique' spangles

I have found the is it, isn't it discussion about the (possible) Haskins bobbin very interesting but would like to add my tuppence worth about the spangles. Perhaps the first lesson to bobbin 'forgers' should be - make a completely random spangle with thick wire, using beads, buttons and

[lace] Re: New Binche Calendars

To All, Wanted to let everyone know that the latest charity effort by the Binche Master Class of the Kantcentrum is now ready. It's a beautiful calendar make up of all of the signs of the zodiac for listing your anniversaries, birthdays and any type of event. Each zodiac sign is represented and

[lace] Re: Advent Raffle

Hello Lacefriends, I am away for the weekend so you can fill my mailbox with your names if you are interested in a block of six stamps from the time Germany was divided in east and west. The stamps show Erzgebirgische Klöppelspitzen, six different doilies each in another technique. I'll send

[lace] Re 'Antique' spangles

I have a very large collection of old East Midlands bobbins, Compton's being my favourites because of the connection with Northamptonshire. With many of the Compton bobbins the spangles are uniform and it my own personal opinion that some of the old bobbin makers, just like some of the modern

[lace] antique bobbins and spangles

Diana wrote: my own personal opinion that some of the old bobbin makers, just like some of the modern turners, did spangle some of the bobbins themselves prior to selling. I have heard the same thing. I have read too that some bobbin makers were bead makers. When I bought my mother babe

[lace] Eire link

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[lace-chat] Recognizing a Stroke (CVA)

During a BBQ a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went

Re: [lace-chat] Re: ideal knitting bag

Hi Jean Your knitting bag sounds as if it would be ideal for my mother as she is always loosing her ball of wool. It would be nice to make her one for Christmas so I would be grateful if you could send me a diagram. Happy Lacemaking Sue (in cold, but snow free Southampton ) - Original Message

[lace-chat] :) Fwd: Web addresses with unintended double meaning

Tee hee... I know and trust my source -- if she says it's for real, it *really is*. BTW... #6 defeats me; either it's weak, or someone's (possibly mine) spelling is off, or I just simply don't get it... From: R.P. I checked the URLs and this is for real. These are innocent companies who

[lace-chat] Eire link

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