[lace] Missing magazines.

I have not received either the IOLI Bulletin, or the UK Lace magazines yet. I look, - hopefully - for them every day, - but so far without success. How confusing to have 2 Blair Castles!! Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. lizl...@bigpond.com - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] RE: lace-digest V2016 #39

I have not received either the IOLI Bulletin, or the UK Lace magazines yet. I look, - hopefully - for them every day, - but so far without success. How confusing to have 2 Blair Castles!! Regards from Liz in Melbourne lizl...@bigpond.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] IOLI convention

I will be there, too, for an Arachne meeting, if one can be arranged!! They are such fun, - and so nice to meet others Arachneans face to face. I even have a gift ready for a raffle, - if we have a meeting and include a raffle!! I, too, have found the ethafoam pillows a wonderful $5

[lace] Lace Vest

Sylvie, - I look forward to seeing a photo of the vest you are making. I still have a clear mental picture (and, I think, a photo!) of you wearing Lia Baumeister's Russian Braid lace, that she lent you at Salt Lake City convention!!! Then you borrowed it again the next morning (after the

[lace] Keeping Arachne a Vital Lace News Resource

I have not received your messages Gon. I get the Digest, and have not seen them - or your query about are they getting though - , so there must be a glitch along the way. I enjoyed being reminded of the next pattern that you used to send. You do a wonderful job, and a big thank you. Janice I

[lace] Lori Howe, & Janice

Very sorry to hear the sad news of the Lace Fairy's passing. That was such a good site she had,. Good to hear it is not lost, and will be incorporated in a new site. Thank you, Jeri, for keeping us informed, and I am sure you will let us know the new site when it is up and running. Thank you for

[lace] ] thread for Hollie Point

Hi, Julie, and Welcome to the very addictive world of needlelace!! I, too have worked from the Barley book. Hollie point, I find, is not an easy lace to make! I worked 2 samples - one in Fincrochet #20, and the other - same pattern - in Brock 100/3. I will email you privately, with a scan of the

[lace] email problems.

I have the Digest version of the list, so I think I get all the messages. I certainly got Devon's, and her opinions on these 'shows'. I agree with her, too! (isn't that nice? :) ) Hi, Devon!! Missing emails are a pain, so if any of you are getting a lot of them from this list, I can only

[lace] gathered footside edge

"... I inadvertently "gathered" the footside while tensioning the passives." I have done the very same thing, Susan, when I was working on my small travel pillow which has a roller! G(that is the polite version!! :) ) Slackening off the threads from the bobbins -

[lace] Wedding lace

To Karen in Malta, - I do hope the surgery on your hip was successful, and that you make a full recovery. - But having to use a spiral staircase so soon after the surgery sound a bad idea!! - They sent you home very quickly, by the sound of it, so please Do be careful - we don't want to loose you

[lace] blocking silk scarf

Don't worry Julie about mixing a table runner and a scarf - I made 2 table runners for the IOLI convention in Montreal some years ago, - and their dimensions were fairly narrow pieces. I have worn both as scarves - and one I even bunched up and wore it as a cap and short lappets (Beds

[lace] Snowed in?

Just a quick line to say that I hope everyone in the Eastern states of USA are safe, and also their families. We have had pictures on the TV news of your horrendous snow storms, Devon, I know lives in the area that they mentioned , and I know there are many others of you who may be snowed in.

[lace] Welcome back

Welcome back Tamara. We have missed you. Recently I have been browsing back over the Early Laces articles you put in the IOLI Bulletins. I did the Early Laces class in Sacramento , with Gil Dye, last year, and I re-read your articles with a bit more insight , and appreciation of your delving into

[lace] Garter, complaints

Sue, try Alex. Stillwell's new Floral Bucks book. I think there is a garter in there. Jeri, - your knowledge and advice is invaluable, and we are so lucky to have you on the list to 'educate' us . I have been on the receiving end of your kindness and thoughtfulness, and those 2 little words

[lace] New Year Greetings

Happy New Year to everyone. I hope 2016 will be a good one for you. I hope everyone is safe from those terrible floods in England, - and the awful tornados in USA. What a crazy world - it is a sizzler here today - 39 expected for the city of Melbourne, and out here in the eastern suburbs it is

[lace] Cards, and on planes.

I received my lovely dream-catcher from Sally Owerby just before we left for holiday. Very many thanks, Sallie, - it is beautiful, - and I loved getting an explanation about dream-catchers, too. I have had a ball point needle and thread, and worked knotted lace on my last 2 trips to USA (Virgin

[lace] Christmas Exchange

I am afraid that my acknowledgement of my Exchange will be very delayed, as I am away on holiday At the moment, and won't get any mail until Christmas Eve. I hope all Lacemakers in Britain, especially those up north, - are safe. We saw the terrible floods on the TV news, and just pray that

[lace] Charles I collar

I always felt that any lace collar worn at a beheading would be ruined by the blood! (if not the axe!) this is why I was rather suspicious about this collar being worn by Charles 1, at his execution. It seems odd that the first reference in the Catalogue was a glove, and then it suddenly

[lace] Why I Like to Make Lace

Another Gem of a poem, Noelene. Very many thanks. It is a beauty (as usual!!) Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. lizl...@bigpond.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com.

[lace] Lace in Paris

I, too, wish to send my sympathies to all those in Paris - especially the Lacemakers and their families. One cannot get one's head around all the hate in the world today, and the atrocities perpetrated because of it. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. lizl...@bigpond.com - To unsubscribe send

[lace] Skein swift

When, on the rare occasions I have to wind a skein, I just put 2 chairs - kitchen chair types, - back to back, and then place the skein around the back of the chairs, and separate them, until the skein is firm around them. Then - wind, and wind, and wind...!! It is a cheap way out if you only

[lace] IOLI Bulletin

I received my Bulletin yesterday. Wow! What beautiful pieces of lace were made and put in the competition. Congratulations to you all, but Especially to Janice Blair for that gorgeous sunflower that won a couple of prizes, and is shown in all its glory on the front cover!!! Gosh! Janice, you are

[lace] Thank you

2 big thank yous - one to Gon for her patterns each week, - and the new site is good - especially to download a pattern. You put so much work into it Gon, and I, like many others, I'm sure, are very grateful - especially for the English version!! 2nd Thank You is to Devon for another wonderfully

[lace] E'Bay seller

..a bright sunny England which is great as England ladies play Australia ladies at cricket - go girls! Sorry Aussie friends :) I can't lose as I am English born bred, and Aussie by adoption,. - so Ashes tours are a Win/Win situation for me! Referring to the nasty replies the other

[lace] Lace Book Purchases.

Marianne Gallant - We, here in Australia, have the same problem with the currency exchange rate. Our dollar is falling badly at the moment, against most currencies, so buying any books or threads etc. from overseas becomes very expensive. In the UK, the Book Depository is a good place to

[lace] Re wisteria edgeing

That Wisteria lace is lovely, Agnes. Well done. I look forward to seeing the completed piece soon! Noelene, I, too, cannot get through to Holly Van Sciver's web site today ( 24th June. - I have the Lace Digest, so am a bit late with the messages!) Thanks Jeri, for mentioning that Gil Dye's 4th

[lace] Undelivered Arachne Mail / Archives

Would having the Digest solve the problem of truncated messages, Noelene? I doubt it would solve the other problems, though - but it might be worth a try! I have the Digest form, and am very happy with it! Regards from Liz in cold, damp, wintery,Melbourne, Oz lizl...@bigpond.com - To

[lace] Help - Embroidered Jacket.

Can anyone please help me? - Recently I saw a web site showing a reproduction embroidered jacket, which was made in England copied from one in a museum - possibly the VA. I cannot find the link anywhere, - and nor can I find my 'bookmark' for it! Grrr! I promised to share the link with a friend

[lace] ] Prickings

Leonard, a now sadly gone old lacemaker who learned the craft in Northern England many, many years ago, was taught to just draw out the pattern with lines, and then put up the pins where necessary as she worked! I saw her patterns and also her work, - and it was just as good as those of us who

[lace] Embroidered jacket.

Yes!! Many Thanks everyone - that is it. The Plimoth Jacket. I have been trying to remember it for days. Why didn't I think of asking this Oracle before thoday?! Very many Apologies to USA - I quite thought it was a UK piece! Isn't it magnificent? I have carefully bookmarked it now!

[lace] Lace Domonstrations.

A universal Lace Day sounds like a Great idea. I spent last Sunday at the National Gallery of Victoria, demonstrating lacemaking with 7 others. They all did a different bobbin lace, on different shaped pillows, and I was the sole Needlelacemaker. I had some filet lace, knotted lace, and tatting

[lace] Every week an edging or an insertion.

Enjoy working on the gingham check cover on your pillow, Chris! I had not done Free lace - until I took the metallic Early Laces class with Gil Dye last year at Convention! Gosh! It really stretched my mind, as I have always had a pricking to work on. Gil gave us graph paper to work on (with

[lace] War Laces

This chat has made me go back to our photos taken when in Washington DC, and the visit, with the IOLI tour, - to the American History Museum, and the wonderful day out we had on that tour. We saw many of the pieces shown on the web site, and luckily DH took photos of many of the pieces! I must

[lace] Teaching

I had a student once, who started out saying she had a learning problem, so could not go in a regular class. I taught her one-on-one at home, and she had to do each lesson for about 3 classes, before she 'caught on'. However we worked away slowly, - and eventually by the end of 6 months or more,

[lace] Lace Police, chairs

.sit up straight, look down her nose and state firmly that it took time and effort to work out how to get the effect she wanted. I love that answer, Alex. It is Great!! I love your attitude!!! There should be more of it!! :)_ But then, I was always a bit of a

[lace] Lace Inspirations

Brenda, Lace Inspirations is still trading. I had heard they were trying to sell, but they are still in existence, and were at lace Day on Jam 24th - a week ago - with lots of goodies to tempt us!! Regards from Liz in Melbourne lizl...@bigpond.com - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] RE: lace-digests

Thank you everyone - I have just received Digests # 7 and # 8 - so it must have been so quiet that there were not enough messages to fill a Digest -- and now there are 2 of them to read!!! I hope all Lacemakers and their families are safe, out East, from that huge snow storm. Glad to see New York

[lace] RE: lace-digest V2015 #6

This is the last Digest I have received. I have had some computer problems, and the guy fixed them - but has created a couple of other annoyances! I wonder if I have dropped off the list, - or has it been exceptionally quiet for the last couple of weeks? Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz.

[lace] Seasons Greetings to all.

I am off on 2 weeks holiday tomorrow, so would like to take this opportunity to wish the Seasons Greetings to everyone. How quickly this year has flown by, but an enjoyable Lace year - as usual!! I have just taken up Tatting again - after a few years break. Hmmm! Fingers are not as nimble as

[lace] Lace Exhibition in Twickenham

How I wish I could go to that exhibition. Very best of luck with it Gil. I am sure it will be a huge success. I am still all fired up about the metallic Early Laces, - and my IOLI Bulletin arrived yesterday with a great article by Kim Davis on the subject! So thank you, Gil, for a wonderful,

[lace] Margaret Ruhland Alice

Oh Dear. I had not heard of Margaret's passing - I must have missed that news while I was away. I have chatted to her over the Internet when she posted some wonderful photos of some of her laces. I found her very knowledgeable, and also very generous with sharing photos of her collection. That

[lace] Ann Bernard's Blog (Jeri's Comments

Jeri, many thanks for your postings. You are a Mine of Information, and it is so interesting to read about the history of the craft, and its 'fellow travellers' like embroideries, etc. That Blog is wonderful, and I have bookmarked it so I can go back and re-read it. Regards from Liz in

[lace] Halloween fabrics

Keepsake Quilting has some Spider web fabric - mauve/purple with black spiders webs all over it, - as a reduced price right now. Good Arachne Fabric!! keepsakequilting.com should find them I think, and look in their Bargain Bin. Those into Owls - there is some Owl fabric there, too!!!

[lace] Lace Magazines

Yes, we all love to receive our magazines, but remember - Editors can only produce a good magazine if they have patterns and articles to print in them. If no-one sends in anything, then there will be just a lot of blank pages! So please, everyone, try to send something in occasionally to the

[lace] IOLI Bulletin

The last one I received is the Summer one, so the Fall one must not be available yet. I just received my Guild of Needlelaces magazine this morning, so something nice to read this evening! Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

[lace] Help with sewing with thread

I get the digest, so am always a bit behind times! Sue, I was also about to say try threading the needle from the other end of the thread. I learned that trick with Catherine Barley, when she was over here, and I was struggling with some Brok thread (I think it was.) Threading from the other end

[lace] Beginner-intermediate-advanced

Good on you,. Jean . I admire your persistence in making lace, even though your hands make life difficult. I have an Essential Tremor, and therefore don't always get the pin directly in the pin hole - but what-the-heck - who cares?! And if they do - bad luck!! I make lace for my own pleasure,

[lace] My thread confusion

Sue, I use Finca thread most of the time - for both bobbin and needlelaces, and I am happy with it. I also use Brok sometimes, but as finca is the easiest to get locally, I use that most of the time. I have various thicknesses of it, and the reels last a long time, and are not too expensive.

[lace] Convention photo

I am 3rd from the left in the back row - white hair, navy scoop necked top, - directly behind the lady in the bright green top. Janice further long the back row was flaunting her beautiful Needlelace collar!!! Good on you, Janice. Lace is there to be worn, not packed away in a cupboard. I

[lace] Travelling lace photo names.

. Lyn from Southwest Harbor, Maine, where I have 3 of my lace pillows with me on vacation. Going to see if I can make lace while traveling in the passenger seat of a small RV. Sounds like you might have a bit of addiction, too, Lyn! Enjoy the holiday, - the bit Outside the

[lace] Convention.

I, too, went to Convention in Sacramento, and had a wonderful time. I took only morning classes as I had my DH with me, and had to spend some time with him!! I took the Gold Silver Early Laces, with Gil Dye, and it was fabulous. Working on graph paper, instead of a design was a challenge - that I

[lace] Various bits!

Janice, I loved the web site place to get the class information, and supplies, and also the photos of class samples. It was great. Perhaps others, like me, did not know who to comment to about it. It was a great idea, and yes, I suggest you try it again next year. Having photos of the various

[lace] About Jeri's posts

Some folk are very quick to criticize/voice their disapproval but how often do any of them contribute an article to a guild bulletin to which they subscribe I wonder?.. Oh dear! Don't start me on this one!! :) I have long said that if no-one contributes to magazines, there

[lace] To Jeri.

Dear Jeri, I was told again this week, that people do not read what I write on Arachne. ... What Nonsense!!. (that is the polite version of what I said on reading the digest just now!! I really used a good Aussie expression! :) ) I am sure most people on the list, are like me,

[lace] Convention

I am home, now after a visit to USA, - both to family, and to convention,. Lace in both places, but you will be interested in convention, so ... I took the gold silver Early Laces, with Gil Dye. It was wonderful - but stretched my brain quite a bit as we worked without any pricking, and then,

[lace] Arachne at IOLI

We are off on our trip tomorrow. I am looking forward to seeing some of you at Sacramento, soon! Devon - Many thanks for your interesting article in the Bulletin, - which arrived here on Friday. Mary shields article was interesting too. I will keep a check on the notice board, then, Janice, as

[lace] IOLI Convention Arachne Get Together.

Hi Janice, I will be there at Sacramento, and Yes, I will also come to the Arachne Get-together! (Wouldn't miss if for quids!!) My DH will be with me, too, I expect, - so 2 seats, please if you are counting chairs!!! I am going to do the gold silver Early laces with Gil Dye, and am looking

[lace] Missing digests

I seem to be missing digests #56 and 57. I had not noticed till you mentioned it, Janice. I can send you 59 and 61 if you wish, or if someone else has not sent them to you already. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line:

[lace] Footside

I always understood that it was thought the difference came about due to the English worker watching someone work while they, - the watcher, - was standing in front of the pillow - so of course, the footside would look like it was on the opposite side to what it really was. Think about when we are

[lace] Dubious lace bobbin on ebay

I just now had a look at that bobbin that Brian is talking about. It is very 'white' colour, - for my thoughts. I have some old bobbins passed down through the family, and they are mostly a deeper creamy colour. The lettering on my bobbins is less sharp - this looks more like newer lettering,

[lace-chat] daffodils are blooming!

Here in Melbourne I have autumn crocuses out and in bloom. They are the big mauve ones that flower without leaves now , in Autumn (Fall) and send up their leaves in Spring. We actually had 5mm of water in the rain gauge this morning - a light drizzle over night, - only about the 3rd measurable

[lace] pin use question

Debbie, so sorry to hear of your health problem, and wish you a speedy recovery. Have you thought of making a free lace.? I must admit I don't know much about it, never having tried it, but I think it is worked with very few pins -just along the edges, on a striped fabric rather than a proper

[lace] Needlelace Book.

I have just heard from Catherine Barley who tells me her book is now available - Order at her web site. I think she is perhaps a bit shy for letting you all know, but her self-published book looks great - according to the picture I have seen. Postage might be the worst part as it is costly - like

[lace] Another LACEBobbin

I first thought needlecase, but if you scroll down, someone suggested that, and her reply was that she thought so too, at first, but as there are open ends to the gadget, there is no way to keep the needles inside it. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz, where we are having a few scorching days

[lace] Lace Coasters

Try Lacy Susan. http://www.lacysusan.com/misc/ I got some a couple of years ago, and I think they are still advertised on her web site. (along with lots of other goodies!!!) -Yes, they are - look under Miscellaneous. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz, where we are melting in 43C

[lace] Print On Demand books

I vote for Go Ahead Catherine!!! Your book has SO much information in it, and is about the only How To.. book with such clear, detailed instructions in it, for Gros Point, Holly Point, and Point de Gaze. I have not found any other book with those laces featured. We need to keep them alive. I

[lace] Happy Christmas

Well, I have just had a walk along the main surf beach here, - and had a paddle in the sea!! Water was reasonable for the time of year. I am not a good enough swimmer to tackle a swim, though! I am not that daft!!! :) there were some surfers out there, enjoying it! I hpope you all have

[lace] Seasons Greetings

I just want to wish everyone all the very best for this Festive Season, and may you all have a happy (and Productive!!) Lacy New Year. Liz in Mallacoota, at the moment, on holiday! lizl...@bigpond.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

[lace] Bobbin Lace Animation

Thank you Jean Mary Eke for those lovely animated Rabbits. Very clever. A delightful interlude on this chilly day - when it is supposed to be Summer here Down Under. It feels more like winter at the moment! Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] New here (introduction) and looking for a tutor.

Ehud - I suggest you learn the basic knotted lace first - and I learned from Elena Dickson's book - Knotted lace in the Eastern Mediterranean Tradition, but it is an old book, and may not be available. Her 2nd book is similar , with all the basic instructions in it, called Mediterranean Knotted

[lace] the Lace Place, Hyden

Hi, Sue, Yes, I have been to Hyden in Western Australia - in 2007 when the Australian Lace Guild had their annual AGM week of classes. It was the year Catherine Barley came to Australia, and I went over to Perth, for the workshop she was teaching there. (Melbourne is the other side of the country

[lace] Sister Judith

So sad to hear of Sister Judith's passing. Condolences to her family and friends. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz - 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] learning on your own

Up in the Top End (of Australia), some 25 or more years ago, a lady got herself a copy of rosemary shepherd's Beginners book, and taught herself from that book. She then found some other like-minded ladies, lent the book, and helped them learn from it. There is now a thriving Lace Group in the

[lace] self-taught

I forgot to mention that I am self-taught for tatting, and also for the the start of Needlelace. I was lucky to have a nice lady,- now sadly passed on - who helped and encouraged me at various Lace Days where we would meet every 2 months. I had been struggling on my own for a couple of years,

[lace] Old Beds

I made 3 Beds hankies from Springett patterns, - but I used a fine silk thread not cotton, - and a couple of teachers went Yuk when they saw them - as they were soft and 'floppy not stiff and crisp, laying over the hand. Which is what Beds lace is supposed to do - according to them. I was

[lace] Needlelace Designs Techniques - PRINT ON DEMAND!

Don't forget to mention this on Needlelace Talk, Catherine. I am sure there are lots of new Needlelacers who haven't got your book, and would be interested. (I don't know how anyone can manage without it!) Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Lace Curator

Thank you, Elizabeth, for the fascinating article on your Brussels visit. I get the digest, so am a bit behind with the news! You write such an interesting article, and with wonderful photos it was a joy to read. I love the Crochet lappets, too. Thank you for sharing with us. Articles like this

[lace] Vibeke Ervo

Sad to hear of the passing of another lace maker. Not a name I know but we can't afford to lose anyone! I get the Artefact of the Month photos - and Love them. Many thanks to those who organize it and take the photos. I have a folder in My Docs.with them all, and it is a great resource, - and

[lace] Burato fabric

Hi, Devon, I bought some Filet net from Lacis, last year. They had free postage within USA - so I had it sent to Helen, and then collected it when we visited. There are different sizes of mesh - I usually use the 9 count. The net is wider than normal dress fabric, but you buy it by the yard .

[lace] Aurelia Loveman

What very sad news. Please pass on my condolences to her son and family. I never met her, of course, but know the name, and know of her vast knowledge of our craft. She will be sadly missed. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

[lace] Arachne lunch - names

I can add a couple of names - Centre front row in navy top is Linda T ( Rocky Mts Lace Guild) Yes that is me - navy Arachne top (commemorative from a few years ago!!) and white hair, just behind Linda T. Next row back - Dawn H (aussie) in the purple, and Sallie next to her (dark hair) No,. my

[lace] Lace Maths

I'm with you, Maureen. I was never good at maths - I'm still not!! But I Can make lace!!! I think some of us have the Craft ability, and do well at a variety of crafts - using our hands as well as our brains, while some people are clever with their brains, but don't work with their hands at all.

[lace] Book review, in fine style...

Thank you for that book review, Jeri. It sounds wonderful. Oh dear! Our $ has just dipped badly against the £, so it will have to be relegated to my wish list!! In fact the whole exhibition sounds fantastic. Fancy being able to see a collar, in the flesh so to speak, similar to those shown in

[lace] Birthday Honours

Over here in Australia, a lacemaker was awarded an Order of Australia in the Birthday Honours - Petronella Wensing who lives in Canberra. She has some lace on (?)permanent show in the national museum. I had the privilege of going to a 2 day workshop she gave here in Melbourne about 5 years ago -

[lace] intellectual property and self interest

I was glad to read Jacquie's message that she is happy for the UK Lace magazines to be passed on. Some years ago I was given a pile of them from someone who was having to clear out a lot of stuff, and was kind enough to pass them on to me, knowing they were going to a good home! What a waste

[lace] RE: lace-digest V2013 #261

Glad to see you are back home, safe and sound, David. Did you manage to get any of the silk thread you were looking for? My thoughts go out to all those who have lost homes etc in Oklahoma city. We see terrible footage on the TV news of the devastation. I cannot imagine what it must be like to

[lace-chat] hip replacement

I get the digest form of lace chat, so am too late to wish you good luck with the surgery Carol, --- but now I can wish you a speedy recovery. I hope all is well, and that you are free from pain, and getting ready to skip around like a spring lamb!! I know a few people who have had hip

[lace] Led Lights Thomas Lester

I have a Mighty Bright little led light that clips/pins onto my pillow It is excellent and the batteries last Ages. I have a fold of firm fabric that I pin to the pillow, and then clip the light onto that, as there are no holes in the clip to pin it on otherwise.!! Thomas Lester - It is amazing

[lace] Lace Guild Magazine

The magazine arrived here yesterday. The renewal form is stapled into the centre, so you can remove it without destroying the whole magazine! Some great photos of lace...!!! :) Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line:

[lace] Conventions

Firstly. - ANZAC Day greetings to all Aussies. I went to the Portland convention in 2010 - as a student, (the other 2 I have been to I was a teacher), - and I had a ball there! Loved every minute! The hotel was very helpful, and class rooms were very good. I have very happy memories. It is so

[lace] Sticky backed roll

I buy the sticky backed plastic in a roll of about 1 metre long in the supermarket - in with the pens paper section. School kids use it, and there is usually a selection of colours to choose from. I like the jade green colour best, - softer for the old eyes!, but I also have some blue here. No

[lace] Conventions

Here in Australia, we have a set up somewhat similar to the IOLI convention - though a lot smaller! However one big difference is that the 12 hour classes are held on 2 full days - not 4 half days. This means that people can go for a shorter time and get in their whole 2 day class without the

[lace] Needlelace

Firstly, I also think Catherine Barley's new web site is great. I e4mailed her privately to say so! I like the way she photographs stages of her work - I had never thought to do that! What a great record of each piece. Chris - re needlelace books, - the guild on Needlelaces have 2 small booklets

[lace] Cautionary tale.

How lucky that your whole house did not burn down, Alex! That could have been a far worse disaster than just a hole in the pricking and pillow - though that is bad enough. You do seem to have had a run of bad luck - I remember the fall at Portland IOLI convention! I do hope the gods smile on

[lace] What kind of lace..?

I, too, would call that gorgeous lace Reticella. On first inspection - as the size it came up first , I thought the central panel on the Ruff was the same as on the dress, but when enlarged I could see that the central panels are different, but the edges appear to be the same. It is SO clear

[lace] Reticella lace

You explain things SO well, Lorelei. I think we usually use Reticella as a generic term meaning lace in that geometric style. I know I do, anyway. This may be a bit sloppy, but most people are not bothered with the finer points of whether it is the Embroidery Reticella, or the Punto in Aria

[lace] Sympathy needed

Sorry about your lace, Nancy, - but the piece is lovely - as shown on your blog. Well done. I hope you get it all untangled successfully. We had a budgie, in years gone by, that loved to play with the pins on the pillow and pull them out. unfortunately, he always went to the front pins, not the

[lace] Lighting for lace.

I have a lighted magnifier that screw onto the side of a table, like that one shown in the Daylight company link, - except mine is not a round fluorescent tube, but a normal light bulb. However I found this too bright for my needlelace, and too hot on my hand, so I use just an 11 or 15 watt

[lace] Lace and bad eyesight

So sorry to hear you have lost the sight in one eye, Chantal, and have had to give up lacemaking. It is good that you have found something else to fill in the spare time !! - I just checked your web site! Glad you have stayed with Arachne, though. Regards from Liz in chilly, damp, Melbourne,

[lace] Phoenix

That phoenix is beautiful, Clay. Very well done. (and I now have no problem getting into the site to view the photos!! Seems they now remember me! - thank goodness!!!) Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

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