Re: [lace] Lace Scrapbooks

2014-03-26 Thread Andy Blodgett
I have one that was made for me.     In about 1956 my grandmother made a scrap book for me (age 13) of old lace handkerchiefs, collars and cuffs she had.  She sewed each one on to the 1956 style scrapbook paper which is not acid proof.  My mother added handkerchiefs to the book.  Each item was

[lace] Lurker Learning Lace

2013-07-23 Thread Andy Blodgett
with the result.  I am working through Christine Springett's book and video, The Torchon Lace Book.  The Video was most helpful since I am learning by myself.    Andy Blodgett in Texas - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help

Re: [lace] Lurker Learning Lace

2013-07-23 Thread Andy Blodgett
I live in Spring, Texas which is about 30 miles North of Houston.  There is a group of lace makers on the opposite side of Houston about an hour away.  I have considered joining the group but, I really do not want to drive that distance.   Have a Super Summer, Andy Blodgett

[lace] Fw: I have been spamed

2012-05-31 Thread Andy Blodgett
this will stop the problem.  Andy Blodgett Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand and wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO

[lace] hi

2012-05-30 Thread Andy Blodgett
this is crazy check this out http://www.eudonews.net/biz/?read=7858124 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

[lace] Teneriff Lace

2007-02-09 Thread Andy Blodgett
Does anyone know where I can get the supplies to learn to make Teneriff lace? Also a book on how to make it? Andy in Texas Andy Blodgett Life is short. Eat dessert first. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help

[lace] Plastic bobbins

2005-08-29 Thread Andy Blodgett
Andy Blodgett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Is someone looking for plastic bobbins? I have some I would be willing to give to you. Please contact me privately at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Andy Blodgett Jane Viking Swanson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I think someone was looking for plastic bobbins

[lace] 2nd attempt

2005-08-04 Thread Andy Blodgett
than my mangled fish net (1st try). I think it will be a long time before I am able to creat something delicate and pretty. But, I am persistant and will keep at it. Andy in Texas Andy Blodgett Life is short. Eat dessert first. [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg

[lace] 2nd attempt

2005-08-04 Thread Andy Blodgett
Here is my second attempt. Hope you can access the site now. It is in the album called Crazy Quilts http://community.webshots.com/user/andreablodgett Andy in Texas Andy Blodgett Life is short. Eat dessert first. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line

[lace] Fwd: Catastrophy

2005-07-29 Thread Andy Blodgett
Andy Blodgett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2005 19:04:26 -0700 (PDT) From: Andy Blodgett [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Catastrophy To: Barb ETx [EMAIL PROTECTED] Being new to bobbin lace (on my second piece), I have now discovered the benefits of holding down the bobbins when

[lace] Lace rides up on pins

2005-05-23 Thread Andy Blodgett
. Is this a common problem for beginners? My solution was to angle the pins slightly away from the lace so that the weight of the bobbins keeps the lace from riding up on the pins. I am putting the rest of the pins in straight. Andy Blodgett Life is short. Eat dessert first. - To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace] encouragement for novice

2005-04-28 Thread Andy Blodgett
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[lace] Newby from Texas

2005-04-17 Thread Andy Blodgett
at home and working. So I shall lurk for a while until I am knowledgable to ask intelligent questions. Andy in Texas Andy Blodgett Life is short. Eat dessert first. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write

Re: [lace] Newby from Texas

2005-04-17 Thread Andy Blodgett
there is a chance there is a group near you. Penelope Piip An Australian living in the City of Tartu, Estonia - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Andy Blodgett Life is short. Eat dessert first