[lace] Jean Barrett?

2006-02-06 Thread Tamara P Duvall
Apologies for sending this to lace, but my private message to Jean has been returned with "user unknown"; obviously, the address I have for her in my addressbook is out-of date. Jean, would you please write me, so I can harvest your new one? -- Tamara P Duvallhttp:/

Re: [lace] Pricking for a bat

2006-02-06 Thread Clay Blackwell
Gracious, Robin!! Who needs a library file with you around?? Yes, there is a bat in "Hausdrachen". It's the last pattern in the portfolio, and she describes it as pulled thread embroidery (on organza). The pattern makes up as a purse. Very cute. Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [

Re: [lace] cleaning laces

2006-02-06 Thread Barbara Joyce
If it's any help, the chemical composition of Orvus is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. In the US, this formulation is also used to wash horses, and can be purchased in big buckets at feed stores. Orvus is P&G's brand name for this formulation. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA > Hello all spiders, > I k

Re: [lace] cleaning laces

2006-02-06 Thread Rochelle Sutherland
In Australia, we can buy a solid soap called 'Sunlight' which is recommended for textiles conservation. The UK conservators are apparently able to buy a liquid with the same composition, but a different name. --- Ilske Thomsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello Carolina, > When I am washing my la

Re: [lace] Pricking for a bat

2006-02-06 Thread Sue Babbs
Isn't there a bat in Ulrike Lohr's box of patterns, "Hausdrachen"? > Robin P. There is a bat, but it's not bobbin lace - embroidery on silk organza, and outlined with cord. It is a very cute bat though and it might be nice to adapt the design to bobbin lace. Sue - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] Book for sale

2006-02-06 Thread Sue Babbs
I hope this is within the rules of this list, as I don't want to offend anyone. I have just been given a second copy of "Lace from the Victoria & Albert Museum" and would like to sell it. If anyone is interested in buying it for $25 plus postage, please contact me directly. (List price is $45)

Re: [lace] cleaning laces

2006-02-06 Thread Ilske Thomsen
Hello Carolina, When I am washing my laces I use a washing powder I could only get in this shop where thay sell only "natural" things. This is totaly neutre without anything which bleach. And I am satisfied with this product which have no name only "Grundwaschmittel" in English about basic was

[lace] Hair pin lace

2006-02-06 Thread Dmt11home
I have been contacted by a New York based magazine writer who is looking for examples of Hair Pin Lace in museum collections to obtain photographs of for an article about Hair Pin Lace. She is also interested in old pictures of people making hair pin lace and antique type equipment for hair

[lace] lace-in name

2006-02-06 Thread The Browns
Alan(DH) has suggested "World lace -mail" as a title. Sheila www.lace-helpandhistory.info - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]