[lace] bobbbin winder

2011-09-20 Thread Rick and Sharon Whiteley
We have quite a few newbies in our lace group and they are very much taken with my Aussie bobbin winder. Can anyone tell me if they’re still made? If so, where can we buy one? Also (and I know I’ve asked this before but I keep forgetting) what size rubber band do I need for a replacement on mi

Re: [lace] Lace and Music

2011-09-20 Thread Clay Blackwell
Dear Nathalie and Lora, I can see how you missed the reference... there are two sections to the book... the text, and then the plates (which is the main part of the book). So if you look in the plates section, you won't see it, but on page 30-31 of the text, he wrote, "The relation of the

Re: [lace] Lace and Music

2011-09-20 Thread Lora
I'm no expert but I would imagine it's on the basic assumption that musical composition like lace is essentially mathematics, combining close and harmonious notes, instruments/ (threads) and weaving them together into a pleasing arrangement that all connects and intertwines Sent from my iPod

[lace] Lace and Music

2011-09-20 Thread Nathalie
Dear all,   Some time ago Tess put the following about the subject " Lace and music " Alfred Von Henneberg's book The Art and Craft of Old Lace likens the analysis of lace construction to that of musical composition.  For those who have this amazing book, see pages 30-31. >> Do I miss the meanin

[lace] Lacemakers in art - Netscher/Vermeer

2011-09-20 Thread nicky.hoewener-townsend
Have found this thread about Caspar Netscher and Johannes Vermeer most interesting, thank you to those who've posted snippets about the interpretation/meaning on them something which I find quite fascinating. But it has made me wonder if anyone knows where in the world, which gallery/museum or