I have not posted to the list for a long time but thought I would today. I
bought the magazine WORKBOX in Smiths today, what a lovely surprise inside
to find an article by Ann Collier about the fans she has made depicting
Gilbert Sullivan operas including the box with Stumpwork to put the fans
I thought I had better come out of lurkdom.
I was at the OIDFA Convention in Brighton UK 1986, there were
Lace makers from Japan. They also had lovely lace on display. Plus
They wore their lovely kimonos, even danced the I, I, Conga.
There were Japanese Lace makers at the OIDFA convention in
I thought I would let people on the list know how some buisnesses are coping
in the midlands (England) where the floods have been
or still are. My daughter lives in Worcester, the company she works for has
had no water since the floods. The management have
bought water for the staff, they
I apolgise if I am using large print, at the present time I have sight problems,
I thought I would write and tell you that I have The Ladies Own Toilet Pin
Box, inside it says the following
This tin contains a quarter of a pound of best pins, manufactured by Perkin
Marmont Ltd. London
It is a long time since I posted anything to the list. I am wondering if
anyone can help me with
Tracing family in New Zealand.
My husbands grandfather was a doctor, he left his wife and seven children at
the end of 1901,
He was residing in England at the beginning of 1901 as I have
As there has been discussion on fans, I though I would send the
Web site which shows many fans from the 1750. There is a page
about looking after fans.
Jean in Berkshire
http://www.hants.gov.uk/museum/fans/
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I needed to sort my books out, I found The Lace Directory published
By the England Lace School around 1989/90, it was published to
To raise funds for the John Bull Trophy in 1990.
Now I came to an advert for
Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
They have a lace collection: costume, patterns.
My family and I were off line for many months. Once were back on line
friends persuaded us to go onto Skype. This has been great for us as we
have our daughter and family living in Australia.
So my DH decided to persuade his cousin who lives in Panama City, Florida to
go on Skype.
Now
I am wondering if anyone has an idea if I went to the British Library in
London where I have a ticket if I could find any information on the 1851
exhibition. Or would I be better going to the V A. We know that my DH
had two great grandfathers who exhibited at the exhibition. I know that
there
I am wondering if there is anyone on the list that can help
my grandson who lives in NSW, Australia. Has only been
living in Australia for just over 12 months. He will
shortly be taking his exams the equivalent of GCSE's here.
He has missed out on learning about the Aboriginal people
of
of time.
Jean Peach in Newbury
(I'm wondering how the British pension scheme is now run and whether someone
out there can enlighten us.)
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My husband and I were in Oxford the other week. We
went into the Pitt Rivers Museum find one display of lace.
I could not believe the condition of the exhibition,
it was awful, dirty. Won't say anymore. So I went
and spoke to one of the staff who gave me a form
to fill out. Whilst filling
I am sorry to post this message to the lists, I have been off line for a
little while. I now have a new computer, as yet I don't have access to my
old computer so don't have access to my address book.
Jean in Newbury
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little while. I now have a new computer, as yet I don't have access to my
old computer so don't have access to my address book.
Jean in Newbury
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at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge
which are not on display at the moment, it is explained on the web site.
Interesting article about the looking after and repairing of fans.
www.fancircleinternational.org/
Enjoy your visit to the site,
Jean Peach
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I am wondering if anyone in Australia can help me. My DIL is going to
Brisbane shortly, the rest of the family will stay near Surfers Paradise.
My Number 3 grandson wants to use a No 1 play station, unfortunately a lead
was lost in the move to Australia, does anyone have an idea a store where
I phoned the V A today, it seems they don't have a clue when the lace and
textile
galleries will be open again. Apparently because they had quite a few phone
enquiries
they have had study days under security. I have been told that they will
email
me when their next study day is, perhaps more
I thought there might be one or two people who would like to know about The
Silk Merchants House
in Marlborough, Wiltshire, England. There is a web site where you can visit
the house and see what it is like inside. The house is open from Easter
until September.
I do know that there was lace
I have found out that the Devon Trolly lace will be on display at Fairlynch
Museum, Budleigh Salterton from April until September.
I am hoping to go and see this display, not only for the lace, but also to
take a longer look at the museum as it was where my great grandfather was
born. I only
in, plus there is a 10 year
programme which has started to update all the galleries. So I suggest
that if anyone wants to go to the V A to phone first to see which
galleries are open.
Jean Peach
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I do hope that if any of you have friends or family in the earth quake/tidal
wave
zone that they are alright.
We have just heard that our SIL's 16 year old son and mother who are in Sri
Lanka
on holiday have been evacuated to a temple, they then lost contact. We were
told on the
news that up to
I went to the auction today, many lots did not meet the reserve price
for the Springett's. The lace did not do so well either. I am tired so
will sign off. Yes I wrote down all the prices.
Jean in Newbury
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I hope members don't mind me putting this on lace chat.
I felt that members in the UK might like to know the
following.
Today I went for an interview for a job, I was told to
take my birth certificate, drivers license and passport.
Now I was told that they had by law to photograph in
colour all
The very large and heavy parcel I sent to Australia by airmail took
13 days, this time of the year mail always takes longer than anything
other time of the year. My parcel was not opened, I took a chance
and Christmas wrapped the presents, where another parcel that
was sent to my daughter was no
current owner. \it is offered for sale with an estimate of
8,000 to 12,000 pounds.
As this auction is local to me I have decided to go to the
auction.
Jean Peach, Newbury
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I am only home for a few minutes, this is just to say the panel
did not sell, it was offered at 5,000 to start, no one started the
bidding so it was withdrawn.
Jean
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I never expected yesterday morning that I would be going to an
auction, that changed when I read one of our free papers that
we get each week.
Although I have lived here in Newbury for 32 years I have never been to
an auction at Dreweatt Neate Donnington Sale rooms. It is in a
large Georgian
factory in the town where the candles were made that is where
the tallow was bought.
Jean Peach
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I have just been sent from The Embroiderers Guild their
catalogue of the books that they sell. In the Stumpwork
section there are two new books
Stumpwork Face by May Maxell, Price 6.50 pounds
I did a two hour work shop with Fay Maxwell, could
not believe how simple it was to do the face I was
As there have been messages about sending mail
around the world I thought I would tell you my story.
I had packed my parcel for my grandchildren who live
in Australia. My daughter suggested that I find out
how much other carriers would charge.
First I went to the Post Office, they did not ask
.
Price 17.99 GBP ISBN 07134 89162
Jean Peach
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I have just had a message from my daughter who lives in Australia,
she wants to know is there anyone in Australia who sells antique
lace wedding veils? I have sent her the address of Honiton shop,
Claeys. Can't find a web site for Ann Swift. No this is not for my
daughter, she is married, the
First I would like to thank everyone for the information they gave me about
making a Kingfisher in lace, I have been very lucky, I have had help from
a very kind Arachne member who has been able to help me. I really
appreciate this help.
I was told last night that the Clothes Show is on at the
This is just to say if any one else queries where I got the information
from, here is how I did it, I phoned Sotheby's who gave me Kerry
Taylor's phone number, yes I phoned her up, she was happy for
this information to go onto the internet.
Jean
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Brian,
I have found out why you can't find the bobbins on the Sotheby's web site.
You
won't. Yes they are being sold at Sotheby's but the company that is putting
them up for sale, plus lots of other bobbins, lace is
Kerry Taylor Auction House
It has taken me a little while to find out what is
I have to apologise, I am having problems with my computer.
The emails I send it seems say it is 2003. I was wondering
why I am not getting reply to messages. Plus I don't
think I am getting all the messages from Arachne. I do
have a special box where some of my mail goes into.
I also have
I am wondering if anyone knows if there is a lace pattern of a
Kingfisher other than the one in New Braids and Designs in
Milanese Lace. The reason I am asking is one of my
grandsons who is now living in Australia has asked me to
make a Kingfisher in Lace for him, plus it must be in colour.
It
As there has been a discussion about Art Nouveau, Art Deco and the Arts and
Crafts.
I thought there might be some who would be interested in the exhibition
being held at
the V A next year
International Arts and Crafts
17 March - 24 July 2005
It says on their web site that the Arts and Crafts
I am wondering if anyone knows the answer to the following, my DH
has been trying to find out where is the Wool Sack? In the House
of Commons or the House of Lords, who sits on it? We have looked
up every reference book we have and can't find any references to
the Wool Sack.
We learnt about
Many thanks Katrina, DH is a very happy bunny,
Jean
Wool Sack?
try this link-
http://18.1911encyclopedia.org/W/WO/WOOLSACK.htm
Katrina
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For sometime my DH and I have been tracing letters that are in many
universities in the UK, such as Edinburgh, Oxford and Cambridge,
these are just a few. Now these letters, some were written by DH
great grandfather or written to him by famous people. So far we
have not been allowed to see these
If anyone is in the Budleigh Salterton area of
Devon during the summer. There is a small display
of lace in their museum. On Friday's there is a
lacemaker who comes from Honiton making lace
at the museum.
I only had a quick glass at the lace as I only
had one hour there, I was trying to get
I have just been reading peoples memories on the BBC web page.
Where were you on the 21 July 1969?
My DH was working at Tidbinbilla Tracking Station in Canberra, Australia.
working for NASA.
Although he was helping to track the men on the moon it was not until
20 years later that he saw the
Now please don't get cross with me for posting this
message. I feel that the following should be known.
I found my emails to my eldest daughter and niece who
both live a distance away from us bouncing. Phoned
them both up to be told oh our emails to you are bouncing.
ah. so ask them to email
I am wondering if anyone on Arachne has a Nikon 5700
digital camera. I have had mine some time, one problem
we have had is that every time my DH downloads the Nikon
software onto his computer, the computer crashes. So
he decided to use Paint Shop Pro that is fine, but what
we need to do is sort
I have the book A manual of Lace by Jeanette E Pethebridge, published in
1947 by
Cassell Co. Ltd. I was lucky enough to buy this from a second hand
bookshop for £5. I have to admit that I had not really looked thoroughly
through this book until it was mentioned on Arachne. There are patterns
Making time for lace, my goodness have I tried over the years to
do that.
We all have our own way of coping with our lives. Yes I mean coping,
you can just have yourself to think of. Or you have family that you
have to take care of. I had not long started making lace, when
suddenly my DH was
I was interest to read what has been written about Vologda Lace.
I went on the lace tour to Sweden, Finland (Turku OIDFA conference)
then to St Petersburg. Whilst we were staying at the hotel
in St Petersburg arrangements were made for local lacemakers to come
to our hotel to show and sell their
The V A have made a 52 minute film, withy designer Paul Smith, you
go behind the scenes and see hidden treasures and the inner workings of
the V A Museum's dress collection, also how they spent 300 hours
on conservation of one costume.
I don't have the video, sounds interesting though.
My DH has just sent me the following information, seems it is now
the Intel Play 3.
Works via the USB port.
Two types of built in light and may be demounted for hand held use.
Makes still or video pictures.
Has three different optical magnifications.
Comes with accessories and software.
Just read the following, I wonder if the dog will ever be
found G
A grandmother has had her fine for dumping rubbish bags
illegally quashed after the real culprit was found to
be a dog.
Barbara Jones, from Nantytffyllon, south Wales, was fined
25 pounds by Bridgend County Council after her
I thought I would put my two penny worth in this discussion. I used to work
for the Post Office in the UK have dealt with Foreign Mail, registers, swift
air.
Foreign Data Post,I know things have changed a lot in the last couple of
years.
So I made a phone call and found out the following.
I
to watch
the Teletext to see if planes are going to be diverted away
from London, been told not to phone the airlines you won't
get through.
Jean Peach
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Reading all your messages about Canberra, I lived there till 1973,
had no problems getting around. Then in 1999 I went back, I tried to get
to the new Parliament, never got there could see the New Parliament
Building but just did not have a clue how to find the road to it.
I would have loved to
Our fireworks seem to start at Michaelmas, when we
have a Michaelmas fair, on the Friday there is
a fireworks display, from then on we have had fireworks
every day going off at 3 pm or even 1.30 am. We were
shown on the news one city where over 20 phone booths have
been blown up by fireworks,
I wondered if anyone knows if lace is made in Bulgaria.
My eldest daughter will be going to Bulgaria for work.
I have not heard of lace being made there.
Jean in Newbury
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I wish to thank everyone who sent me information regarding taking
food into Australia. I don't have much spare time right now, I have
to look after my two youngest grand children tomorrow they are 6 months
and 3 years old. Plus doing jobs for my family before next Wednesday.
The travel agent has
I managed to get to Ally Pally last Thursday by train and coach.
Had a lovely day, only snag so many vendors, not enough time to take
stock what they had. It was nice to see the Polish Lacemaker at
the Lace Circle Stand, plus there was Polish lace to see as well.
Even bought a couple of Polish
I am hoping that some one on Arachne can help me, I am sorting
out family photos with my family in Florida, we have identified
many, one is a real mystery. There are three women they all
have hoops under their dresses. Now I know from other photos
that they would have been taken in the 1800's
Having read the messages about the Battle of Britain panels,
I thought I would contact Hendon RAF Museum, yes I have
been there and did try and speak to someone about how they
were hanging the panel. The Museum not only have the
panel hanging in the museum but one in reserve as well.
This panel
We have been having problems with viruses, yes we do have a virus checker,
I always update before I even download.
DH has phoned BT because of the problems we have to be told they are
awash with viruses. I have had six messages saying that my messages
could not be sent, as I had not sent any
Travelling in London, I might have been born in London, love
going there but after the last three trips I am not sure when
we will next go.
First trip just travelling to Paddington from Newbury took
me over 3 hours, there were four changes of trains, sat
in a train for half and hour at one stage,
I have been sorting many things in my workroom, I took the top of my sewing
box
which I made some years ago at a workshop. It is the box with six sides,
you
take the lid of and put the box in the lid so that the sides can open
outwards. I
found that the box sides had come unglued, I noticed
I have just found a couple of photos that I took when I was at the Beveren
conference
in Belgium, 1200 bobbins on the pillow, whilst working the lace the bobbins
are
piled high. When it is time for them to go to bed they are tied up in
hankies, layered
again, one on top of the other. I have to
When did you last look at all the pictures that you and your family
past and present have taken?
I have suddenly had to look through many photos, yes some are
in albums, most of my lace ones are. I have done what my family
in the past have done, not dated or named, whether it be people,
lace,
I am hoping I can get some information about broadband in Australia.
My daughter and family will hopefully be living and working in
northern NSW. They would like to know about Broadband. Is
Broadband available, who supplies it. Any information on this
subject would be much appreciated. I know
People have had allergies for generations, my MIL if she was alive
now would be 109, allergic to dairy products, DH who is 67 is allergic
to milk, is able to eat one egg a week. Youngest daughter is allergic to
more dairy products than
either of her father or grandmother. Plus can not drink wine.
My daughter has just phoned me up, the white edging of her
babies dress has mold on it, the rest of the dress is small check,
any suggestions of how to get rid of the mold would be much
appreciated.
Jean in Newbury
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I have found the book Milaca Lace - An Introduction
by Patricia Read and Lucy Kincaid for
8 pounds and 50 pence. Of course there would be
postage as well, if you want to know where to get this
book please contact me privately.
Jean in Newbury UK
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I have a 13 year old grandson who spent at week at the Scout Camp at
Windsor last week, I was told there were 3,500 there. There were scouts
from many countries around the world.
Grandson came home last Saturday with his arm in plaster, seems he
fell over broke his thumb. Then questions were
I watched the first instalment of That'll Teach'em, there are four more
episodes. Thirty 16 year olds are at Kings School boarding school.
Life for them for a month is as it was in the early 1950's where there
were no sweats, you saw the pupils eating spam in batter and mashed
Swede. School
I think we loose out a lot because of the Arachne police of the past, why do
I say this. Well this last week I went to Salisbury Museum having first
taken my grandson to the Army museum. I was in conversation with
one of the curators who told me that just the week previously they had
given a
During my months of being confined to hospital, home just being able to get
into town I would read through all the information that I had, then keep
lists like where exhibitions would be and when. Sadly very few lace
exhibitions, for instance I know that going to the V A you will be lucky
to
All the messages about driving test have made me think about the two driving
licenses that I have taken. The first one I took was in Canberra, paid for
my driving lessons, as it was impossible driving with DH complaining that I
would never pass. This was in
1964, first you went into a room where
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