[lace] ADMIN: Trimming posts, lace archive URL

Dear spiders, TRIMMING POSTS Please remember to trim your postings when quoting a previous post! There were too many offenders in the last digest for me to write to you individually. It's the only rule that I am strict about, for the following reasons: 1. It cuts down the noise-to-content ratio

Re: [lace] blocking silk scarf

While we’re on the subject, I found a nice little list of pointers on how to take care of a silk scarf: http://www.dubetta-fashion.com/list1.asp?pclassid=1&sclassid=78 Adele West Vancouver, BC (west coast of Canada) - To unsubscr

Re: [lace] blocking silk scarf

Hi Jane, and all I seem to get into the most trouble when I use my mobile phone, (post trimming) which now has the Lace Archive symbol added for quick access. A nice idea for people on the move. My new additional email address is also exclusive for Arachne, embroidery newsletters, Nordic Needle, P

Re: [lace] Snowed in?

Dear Liz, We got about 28 inches of snow. Since we finally bit the bullet and hired a snow plow service, we didn't have to worry about the shoveling. Our responsibility was limited to selecting a fine Bordeaux to enjoy while binge-watching Vikings. We were dug out yesterday at 3pm and were

[lace] Whoops

Sorry, typing on my phone I forgot to trim the message I just sent in reply to the scarf thread. My mind is on going out to take the kittens to the vets for their important operations. Jane Partridge - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y..

Re: [lace] blocking silk scarf

Thinking about it, whilst I can see that washing would be needed if it has got grubby during making, it might not be necessary. Bobbin lace is worked with the threads kept in shape be the pins in a way that knitting and tatting, which do require blocking, are not, so we don't normally block bobb