[lace] trip to New York

Hello all, Now that the list seems quiet, I would like to ask lacemakers in the area of New York, about exhibitions lace related that I can visit during my next trip to N.Y. since 7th, to 17th, August, besides of The Metropolitan Museum... Thank you very much for your always helping

[lace] making an album

Alright I know I am not very good at this technical stuff, but I have trying following some instructions for about half an hour to add an album to the arachne site and failing miserably. The instructions look fairly simple which is good, but I am not finding the right tabs to allow me to get in

[lace] We did it

After hearing me moan he took pity on me and found what I had been hunting for and not seeing. Not sure if I am blind or stupid, g Anyway the photo of the fansticks is up live now, so if anyone can tell me anything about them ie what they might be made of I would appreciate it. They are not like

Re: [lace] We did it

Sue - your other options are: Wood, bamboo, French Ivory. When you remove the fabric that is on the sticks at the moment, do so very carefully as it will give you a good template. Also, before you remove the fabric spread the fan out and draw a good shape and take careful measurements. It

[lace] Re: [lace-chat] We did it

Sue -- I've rescued quite a number of antique fans, saving and (gently) cleaning the sticks and (eventually) discarding the worn-out fan-leaf. Malvary's advice to you is right on target. Also, you would enjoy reading Christine Springett's little book Designing and Mounting Lace Fans, written

[lace] Re: [lace-chat] We did it

Thank you Aurelia, The frustration was with me and the computer trying to put a photo album up, not the fansticks of the prospect of making lace for it. I was hoping someone might have an idea of the sort of materials the sticks might be made of as I have absolutely no idea. I also think I

Re: [lace] We did it

Hello Malvary, could you please explain me what French Ivory is? I knew only ivory. Thank you Ilske - 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] Fans and Fan Leaves - was We did it

Dear Lace Fan Lovers, May I recommend The Fan Museum in London? Founding genius is a woman. _http://www.fan-museum.org/_ (http://www.fan-museum.org/) The current exhibition, Director's Choice, is said to include some lace fans. A favorite memory of London is visiting this museum in

[lace] Manual for Sluis and Withof Duchesse Laces

My lacemaking friend and I are trying to obtain copies of the three manuals by Anneke Reijus on Sluis, Withof and Withof 1993-2000. Holly Van Sciver appears to have Manual Number three but not the other two and we feel we should get all three if we can. Does anyone have any copies they are

Re: [lace-chat] list quiet- wood question

Hi Clay, Thanks for the tip.  I have not heard of Finish Feeder, so checked it out online.  I will look for it at my local hardware store or the little paint shop down town. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com

Re: [lace-chat] list quiet- wood question

Dear Janice, Clay, and others who may be interested, Clay Blackwell wrote in part: The thing I found which has been the best possible solution is something called Finish Feeder. It is called, the original and only genuine Feeder Polish for all wood furniiture and paneled walls. It cleans,