[lace] give it a go

2016-07-03 Thread Jenny Brandis
It is 9am Monday 4th July here in Western Australia which means the time for entries for the facebook Lace8 Users Group Design Challenge is coming to a close in just 39 hours. Make that time count and make sure you have given the challenge a go - whether you enter or not, give it a go. Regards

Re: [lace] Scotland and lace

2016-07-03 Thread AGlez
Dear Lynn, Dianne, Patricia and Jean! Thank you very much for your answers. I have already packed clothes for the rain! I am trying to escape from the intense heat here, so a bit of rain and cool weather will be fine! Blair Castle could be an option, as we are passing very near in our trip. Thank

Re: [lace] Joining lace

2016-07-03 Thread ELIZABETH PASS
Hello Ann, Try to get hold of a book called "Practical Skills in Bobbbin Lace" by Bridget M Cook. There is a whole section entitled "Completions, ending and finishings" which has several suitable methods for finishing where there is a large amount of ground - not totally invisible, but less ob

[lace] Joining lace

2016-07-03 Thread ann.humphreys
What do you all do with the threads that have been joined. I have just finished a large piece with a great deal of ground stitches and really there is nowhere to weave in the ends without spoiling the look of the lace. I have tied and cut threads before but can't say that I have been satisfied w

[lace] IOLI convention, airport to hotel ride share?

2016-07-03 Thread Whitham, Irene & Steve
Hello lacemakers, Is anyone arriving at Indianapolis Airport on Saturday, July 16 around 9:30 am? I would like to share the taxi ride with other lacemakers. It appears that the shuttle service organized by convention hosts is only on Sunday. Irene ir_st_w...@shaw.ca - To uns

[lace] Salon des arts du fil de Niort

2016-07-03 Thread Susan
Fils-aiguilles-passion.blogspot.com posted photos of a recent textile event in Niort. While scrolling down thru the pics of lace (including a chess set!!!), plus various knitting, spinning, weaving, quilting, embroidery & goldwork pieces, I found a photo of a HUGE banner of salamanders! Is thi