Re: [lace] Quiet?/what lace

2012-11-27 Thread Maureen Bromley
I have been working on a piece of Floral Bucks Point but today I really must write an article for the editor of The Lace Society about making a lace jabot and cuffs for the current High Sheriff of East Yorkshire. After that, well there are a couple of pillows with a piece of Duchesse on

Re: [lace] Quiet?/what lace

2012-11-27 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi I think that this is lovely.I hope it is of some help to her. Memory quilts are made using photos from a given person's life transferred to fabric for the quilt. We have gathered photos from around the family, and when Lorraine has the quilt others can use it as a starting point for

Re: [lace] Project and twists

2012-11-15 Thread Maureen Bromley
Oh Alex , I so agree with you. Sometimes people get so worked up in their lace and following all the 'right' rules they forget to enjoy their lace. Recently I taught a weekend and for some I followed a teacher who is rigid about 'rules', but I have a different attitude and ended up by

[lace] Wolds Quarterly meeting 17th November

2012-11-09 Thread Maureen Bromley
Good day This is just to let you all know that Wolds Lacemakers are holding their final quarterly meeting for this year. It will be held at on 17th November at The Church Hall St Johns Newland Parish Church Hall Clough Road Hull HU6 7PA, UK times 10.a.m. to 4.p.m. There will be a Ribbon Star

Re: [lace] Straw embroidery and lace

2012-10-11 Thread Maureen Bromley
Dear Jeri Thanks for your email, especially the section about security.We googled 'me' recently to find that there is all sorts of information on about me, including a photo of me which I sent to a private organiser of lace courses so that they could put it on their website. We forget

Re: [lace] lace shorts

2012-09-09 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Love the shorts. Reminds me of when I used to make and wear crochet dresses in the early 70s. But that was when I was younger and had a much better figure!!! Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

[lace] Lace Day

2012-09-07 Thread Maureen Bromley
, especially as you can bring your lace pillow etc. with you. Regares Maureen Bromley Wolds Lacemakers. - 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: http://community.webshots.com

Re: [lace] Pat Earnshaw

2012-08-11 Thread Maureen Bromley
It is very sad that Pat has died, but she will be remembered for all her books and the knowledge she put into them.She will be missed. I fully agree with you Brenda.The machine made has its own charm and should not be decried the way it is at times.I used to say 'only machine

[lace] Demonstrating at South Cave

2012-06-12 Thread Maureen Bromley
have as much interest as we had at our recent demonstration for the Diamond Jubilee. Maureen Bromley Wolds Lacemakers E Yorks UK - 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

Re: [lace] Which way is better?

2012-06-10 Thread Maureen Bromley
Dear Lyn I have just got some of the packets of cake wire out to look at the label. It doesn't give details of what it is made of. It has details of the thickness of the 'wire' and is called 'florist wire' It says that it is made in China but distributed by Culpitt Ltd which is based in

Re: [lace] Which way is better?

2012-06-09 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi I use cake wire for the needlelace flowers I make.The cake wire comes in several different thicknesses and the fine one is suitable.It is usually covered in green or white but as it is absorbant (probably paper) if you want the wire to match the colour of your thread, then just

Re: [lace] finished project

2012-06-09 Thread Maureen Bromley
A nice piece of lace.It is always good to good plenty of practice so you can perfect your technique. What will be your next piece. Maureen E Yorks UK I just finished a Bedfordshire edging from Barbara Underwood's book.

[lace] Demonstrating for the Diamond Jubilee

2012-05-29 Thread Maureen Bromley
, please do not hesitate to contact me. Regards Maureen Bromley (Wolds Lacemakers) - 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: http://community.webshots.com/user

[lace] Re: Demonstrating for the Diamond Jubilee

2012-05-29 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi I have just realised I did not give you the date, it is Monday 4th June. Regards Maureen Bromley I am pleased to advise everyone that Wolds Lacemakers, which is based in the UK, East Yorkshire/Lincolnshire area, will be demonstrating our lacemaking skills at Ferens Art Gallery, Hull

Re: [lace] There's never enough room

2012-05-28 Thread Maureen Bromley
Dear All I am now definitely now 'thinking outside the box'. How about 'virtual lacemaking'. The younger generation (and probably some of the older ones) play various games etc on their computers. So has anyone thought of writing a programme for 'lacemaking'?It could be considered as

Re: [lace] lace photos - what is it?

2012-05-02 Thread Maureen Bromley
What a wonderful collection of lace and lacemakers.It looks as if everyone is having a lovely time. So nice to see such a lot of support for lacemaking. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

Re: [lace] Sad news.

2012-04-13 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi I am sorry to hear about Betty Ann as well. Although I never knew her, please can someone pass my condolences to her family as well. Liz I hope your husband recovers well. At least when we get to the clouds (assuming we do of course) there will be plenty of lacemakers to keep us

[lace] Bart Francis

2012-03-27 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi I am trying to contact the above to check whether they will have some thread with them when they come to Harrogate on Saturday.Could someone let me have an email address for them. I looked on the website but couldn't track down the contact details. Thanks Maureen E Yorks UK -

Re: [lace] Silly Prices! Used books]

2012-03-24 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Thank you for the link for used books. Books such as Sandi's are an inspiration for all types of crafts.I frequently use all sorts of books including embroidery, Dover and Search Press publications and even childrens books for design.For those of us who can not draw, but can

Re: [lace] Chicago convention - lace guilds and lace activities

2012-03-21 Thread Maureen Bromley
Oh I do so agree with you Jeri.I am amazed at how many people won't join a Guild or lace group because they think that it has nothing to offer them, only to complain later when it is no longer there. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

Re: [lace] Removing fold lines from a handkerchief

2012-03-01 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi I agree I don't want any of my lace or anything in the coffin, it would be a waste and maybe, in the future, someone will look at it with the fondness we look at old lace now. Maureen E Yorks UK (where it is a lovely sunny morning.) - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace] Lace in coffins

2012-03-01 Thread Maureen Bromley
That is why I don't want any lace in my coffin.It would only be burnt. Maureen E Yorks - 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:

Re: [lace] Removing fold lines from a handkerchief

2012-03-01 Thread Maureen Bromley
I think that if you are going to be buried and have lace in your coffin there should be an explanation as to why and hope that it can be read in the future. Maureen E Yorks - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help,

Re: [lace] Removing fold lines from a handkerchief

2012-03-01 Thread Maureen Bromley
Liz I think that you are going to have to leave any not 'good pieces' in an envelope or something. I rather suspect that, unless they are lacemakers themselves, they may not know which is good and which is not. Maureen E Yorks - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace] new Artifact from Lace Guild UK

2012-02-06 Thread Maureen Bromley
What a fabulous collar.I think it would convert well into a fan leaf as well. The list has been quiet recently. Maureen E Yorks UK (where we have about 4 inches of snow and -2C temperatures) - Original Message - From: hottl...@neo.rr.com To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Thursday,

Re: [lace] Maltese collar

2012-01-21 Thread Maureen Bromley
Good morning I got my email of the artifact from Sharon recently as well. I have a Maltese collar that looks very similar to that one, but I think it does have more leaves on it. In any event, it is quite heavy and the leaves are to die for.And I think there must be several

Re: [lace] Re: educating and gaining new lacemakers (was: training the DH)

2012-01-03 Thread Maureen Bromley
And, of course, everyone is welcome whether they are members or not.The next meeting is on the 14th January and is at St John's Church Hall Clough Road Hull.The workshop this time is 'An Easter Egg made with 2 halves of a walnut shell' with Jo Firth. The Society had its 25th

Re: [lace] Seasons greetings

2011-12-24 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Seasons greetings to all.I have greatly appreciated the information and advice available to us over the last year.I would like to say thank you to Avital for keeping Arachne safe for us all to enjoy.Anbd I would like to thank Laurie for the Lace News site.Well worth

[lace-chat] Re: [lace] Seasons greetings

2011-12-24 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Seasons greetings to all.I have greatly appreciated the information and advice available to us over the last year.I would like to say thank you to Avital for keeping Arachne safe for us all to enjoy.Anbd I would like to thank Laurie for the Lace News site.Well worth

Re: [lace] Shawl finished

2011-12-17 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi The shawl is beautiful, even more beautiful when you see it in 'the flesh' so to speak She has made a very good job of it. Agnes brought it to my house on Thursday evening to show everyone it before she gives it to her daughter for Christmas. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe

Re: [lace] Lace Group

2011-12-15 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Daphne I am sorry to hear that you have closed down your Lace Group. It is such a shame when this has to be done. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] Joyce Symes' book

2011-11-13 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi I agree. The book is a joy Jean. Maureen E Yorks UK - 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: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003

Re: [lace] Arachne's Birthday April 12th

2011-11-04 Thread Maureen Bromley
Oops, then belated Happy Birthday Avital. Maureen E Yorks UK - 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: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003

Re: [lace] Happy Birthday

2011-11-03 Thread Maureen Bromley
Happy Birthday to Arachne from me as well. I find that Arachne is very helpful, it drops into my email box and there is plenty of useful information on it.I am also on Needlelacetalk, but I am not very good on computers so once I have got used to something, I would rather not change it.

Re: [lace] AGM Workshop

2011-11-03 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi I am pleased that you have sent this to the whole list. I have attended Alex's classes in the UK for many years and have never found her unhelpful. She has always answered my questions fully(sometimes more than once), provided me with inspiration to draft and design lace and her classes

Re: [lace] New Beds book (Shorter!)

2011-11-02 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Good I look forward to seeing it. Maureen E Yorks UK - 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: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003

Re: [lace] Lace classes

2011-10-30 Thread Maureen Bromley
I agree, a teacher must coax a student along, especially in their early days.When I first started teaching I was told to give praise as well as criticism and this is what I do, especially to the new students but also to students who are learning something new. A carrot is better than a

Re: [lace] Imperfect lace

2011-10-30 Thread Maureen Bromley
Yes that is where I get it from. I do like student's lace to be perfect but 'it is pleasure' and 'if they can live with it then fine'. Now what haven't you taken out Sue??? Maureen - Original Message - From: Sue Duckles s...@duckles.me.uk To: Alex Stillwell

Re: [lace] diagrams

2011-10-30 Thread Maureen Bromley
Oh I so agree Catherine. Maureen - Original Message - From: Catherine Barley catherinebar...@btinternet.com To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 9:42 AM Subject: [lace] diagrams Alex wrote: In my experience the majority of lacemkers will follow the diagrams

[lace] Wolds Lacemakers Lace Day

2011-10-30 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Fellow Lacemakers, The above lace group is holding their annual Lace Day on the 12th November 2012, at Cottingham Road Baptist Church Chanterlands Avenue Kingston Upon Hull HU5 4AY United Kingdom. Although Kingston Upon Hull is a city in its own right and also has a port from which North Sea

Fw: [lace] Wolds Lacemakers Lace Day

2011-10-30 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Fellow Lacemakers I forgot to say that the opening times are 10.a.m. to 4.p.m. and it is 12th november 2011.Sorry typo. Maureen - Original Message - From: Maureen Bromley maur...@roger.karoo.co.uk To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 11:21 AM Subject: [lace

Re: [lace] Lace classes

2011-10-29 Thread Maureen Bromley
I would say 'callifudge' as long as the finished result looks right, if not, then can you 'live' with it??? After all it is the finished piece that matters. Maureen - Original Message - From: Sue Duckles s...@duckles.me.uk To: Joy Beeson joybee...@comcast.net Cc: Arachne List email

Re: [lace] what are you doing...

2011-10-29 Thread Maureen Bromley
Well there is so little to do on the Honiton piece, you could finish that very quickly. How about that one after you have finished the piece of 'christmas' lace. Anbd personally I like more than one piece on the go at a time, it gives you chance to move around. Maureen E Yorks - To

Re: [lace] Lace classes

2011-10-29 Thread Maureen Bromley
Sometimes you have to live with an inperfect sample as long as the planned piece is perfect. After all, there is no point in keep undoing a sample and being put off for ever. It is a case of a 'happy medium' and I would rather have lacemakers making lace than lose them (after all they

Re: [lace] Returning to the list Lace Exhibition.

2011-09-12 Thread Maureen Bromley
It sounds as if you all had a lovely day. Maureen E Yorks UK - 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: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003

Re: Humour me here .... Re: [lace] Kat stitch

2011-08-22 Thread Maureen Bromley
Sue and Nancy It would be interesting to see the result LOL Maureen E Yorks UK Iâ?Tm sure that helps Liz work out her lace stitches enormously! : ) Nah. Ignore her, Liz. Everyone knows CT stands for Connecticut. CT takes you back to the basics and is cross twist - To unsubscribe

Re: [lace] picots

2011-08-15 Thread Maureen Bromley
I learnt this method from Christine Springett quite a number of years ago. Maureen E Yorks UK - 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:

Re: [lace] Arachne Lunch

2011-08-14 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All I colour my hair, well the hairdresser does, but I use the time that I am sitting about to read books, check the next pattern I am -panning to do. I use this time as planning/thinking time. I always take some lace oriented thing with me. I have even been known to sit and tat!!!

Re: [lace] Lace 143 - July 2011

2011-08-14 Thread Maureen Bromley
I receive my copy of 'Lace' more than a week ago Maureen E Yorks UK - 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: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003

Re: [lace] Pictures of Brugge uploaded to Webshots

2011-08-04 Thread Maureen Bromley
A truly lovely piece of work Maureen E Yorks UK - 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: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace] Pictures of Brugge uploaded to Webshots

2011-08-04 Thread Maureen Bromley
Dear All I received my copy of Lace yesterday, as well as the Lacemaking newsletter from The Lace Society. Maureen E Yorks UK - 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

Re: [lace] (lace) Joyce's Poppies photo

2011-07-06 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Catherine Yes I have had this problem and I have just tried again today.I emailed David yesterday about it and he kindly sent me the photo Maureen E Yorks UK - Original Message - From: catherine catherinebar...@btinternet.com To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Wednesday, July 06,

Re: [lace] fire

2011-07-04 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Laurie I am glad that you, your home and your lace collection is safe. Maureen E Yorks UK - Original Message - From: Laurie Waters lswaters...@comcast.net To: lace@arachne.com Cc: Laurie Waters lswaters...@comcast.net Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2011 7:36 PM Subject: [lace] fire The

Re: [lace] Unfinished Projects

2011-07-03 Thread Maureen Bromley
She has missed that one as well!! Maureen E Yorks UK - Original Message - From: Sue Babbs sueba...@comcast.net To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 2:23 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Unfinished Projects So how many years do you have before it needs to be completed? Sue

Re: [lace] Honiton article

2011-04-23 Thread Maureen Bromley
I still have my original honiton pillow which is made with barley straw. But I cheated and bought my from Dennis Hornsby.It is quite large and heavy.I had seen him at a Lace Day in Essex in the early 80s. I had run out of money by the time I saw it and he had only one left.I said

Re: [lace] Re: Honiton-pillow

2011-04-23 Thread Maureen Bromley
Yes I have had that strange look in the UK too.In fact as one point, the pet shops in my area of Yorkshire refused to sell us barley straw if it was for a lace pillow. Don't know why, maybe they couldn't keep up with demand, especially as I was teaching 5 or 6 classes a week!! We had to

Re: [lace] Lace@Arachne's Birthday

2011-04-15 Thread Maureen Bromley
I have had a gentle reminder from her about trimming posts as well.But it was in my early days, I have only been on the list for a couple of years. In my defence, I didn't really know that I should trim posts. Happy Anniversary Arachne. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email

Re: [lace] What???????? on ebay

2011-02-14 Thread Maureen Bromley
So what is it? Maureen E Yorks - 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: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003

Re: [lace] Honours List

2011-01-19 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Kitty Mason (proper name Catriona Mason) was brought up on Arachne when the news broke that she was awarded the MBE. I do know her, passed on Arachne's congratulations to her and put her reply on (but without revealing her email address). She is a lovely lady, very quiet and

Re: [lace] Question concerning metalic thread.

2011-01-15 Thread Maureen Bromley
How about a large diameter drinking straw cut into the length of the next of the bobbin, slit along one side and slipped over the thread. I have used this. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

Re: [lace] re: Designing Flanders Lace

2011-01-07 Thread Maureen Bromley
This is a lovely book and I have it, but I was told that it is now 'out of print'. Shame if this is the case. Maureen E Yorks UK - Original Message - From: Vibeke Ervo vibeke.e...@gmail.com To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: [lace] re: Designing

Re: [lace] East Devon bobbin on eBay

2011-01-02 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Brian On clicking onto the site it says that this item has been removed.Shame it would have been nice to see it. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] Kitty Mason, MBE

2010-12-31 Thread Maureen Bromley
Indeed I do. I will pass the message on. Maureen E Yorks - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com

Re: [lace] Errors

2010-12-27 Thread Maureen Bromley
How very true.I was also told this at the legal office I worked in. You definitely read what you think you can see rather than what you have actually put!!! Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

Re: [lace] To bring you a smile in the snow! A crazy bobbin guys ideas!

2010-12-02 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Brian I have a Super Birdcage made by George White in the 80s with 16 small bobbins in it.What to make an educated (?) guess as to what that meant? Maureen E Yorks UK where we have about 12-14 inches of snow and it is snowing now - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] stocking fronts

2010-11-25 Thread Maureen Bromley
They are beautiful. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com

Re: [lace] Silk threads

2010-11-19 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All I am working a floral Beds collar in Pipers pure silk and the collar not only has rolled tallies on it but leaves as well.They are working up beautifully and I have not, as yet, had any problems with working them. I started it on a course with Barbara Underwood a while ago and

Re: [lace] Borris Lace Collection (Ireland) - Book Review

2010-11-15 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All Needlelace is very portable. I once sat on a coach from Yorkshire to northern Italy stitching as I went through the various countries in Europe. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

Re: [lace] The Lace Guild of England

2010-11-08 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All Mine arrived on Saturday. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com

Re: [lace] Visit to Brussels

2010-10-28 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi I totally agree with Ilske. I was told that money and things had gone missing from Kantcentrum. I went to Bruges some 10 years ago and saw at least a couple of museums with lovely lace in.Couldn't find them this time, but I did find the chocolate museum (which gave free samples)

Re: [lace] Visit to Brussels

2010-10-27 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All I visited Brugge a couple of weeks ago and went to Kantcentrum. It is in the process of being painted and spruced up and I looked at the lace exhibition they have there. There was only a small amount of lace on display (well in my opinion anyway) and I was expecting more.

Re: [lace] Knotting threads onto bobbins

2010-10-09 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All When I join a new thread in I do it the same way as Alex and you cannot see the joins. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com

Re: [lace] bobbin makers

2010-10-03 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All Although retired now I don't think I have seen George White's name on any list. His bobbins, especially the Super Birdcage, are lovely. Maureen E Yorks UK where it is raining heavily. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

Re: [lace] Copyright

2010-10-03 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All I agree with Alex totally. I am quite happy to let people have copies of any patterns I have designed, only ask that they acknowledge that it was my design.Many years ago I had a design pirated by another teacher!!! Sad really. Maureen E Yorks - To unsubscribe send email

Re: [lace] Teaching

2010-09-27 Thread Maureen Bromley
It just goes to show.But they do have lace demonstrations in that general area so she obviously wasnt 'in the know'!! There are classes all around her!!! Maureen E Yorks - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

Re: [lace] Accidents

2010-09-19 Thread Maureen Bromley
Dear David Yes I think we have all been there. The worst thing, I think, is to cut off a pair of bobbins that you thought were another pair, only to find that they are the workers. But then these are the jhoys of being a lacemaker. !!! Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] Fan sticks.

2010-09-15 Thread Maureen Bromley
If anyone wants to see the book I know that the Lace Guild have it in their collection I did a book review on it last year. It is nice to know when the fan sticks can be bought from Maureen E Yorks - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

Re: [lace] Posting to Arachne

2010-06-30 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi I agree totally.I got a very gentle ticking off when I first joined Arachne and no always trim Maureen E Yorkshire UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Lace Guild Competition.

2010-06-26 Thread Maureen Bromley
Congratulations Claire Maureen E Yorkshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Apology

2010-06-22 Thread Maureen Bromley
I agree also. Hopefully ALL those that helped themselves will realise that they have made a mistake and correct it. Maureen East Yorkshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] Bangles again

2010-06-22 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Thats good news. Maureen E Yorkshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Another thread question (or two)

2010-06-19 Thread Maureen Bromley
And me!! Maureen E Yorkshire Subject: Re: [lace] Another thread question (or two) On 18 Jun 2010, at 16:26, Gray, Alison J wrote: some experimenting which is really exciting, all I need is some more time...! Get me some as well! - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace] Valuing antique bobbins

2010-06-07 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Beth I would suggest that maybe you or your friend contacts David Springett to see if he will give any advice on the bobbins. He probably has the most knowledge about bobbins.Or alternatively speak to The Lace Guild and maybe they could point her in the right direction for advice.

Re: [lace] sailboat

2010-05-18 Thread Maureen Bromley
When I start my students off on Honiton Lace I offer the choice for them to increase the size of the pricking for them to learn the techniques and then, if they want and are ready, they can try an original size pattern to see if they can cope with it. I must say that most of them do, but

Re: [lace] Re: AQS/HLG lace display - long post

2010-04-29 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Jane Wig hooks can be used for honiton.However I found that parts of them were very sharp and therefore cut the thread.Not much use, so I use a very fine beading needle will the eye sticking out of the handle, threaded up and this works fine.I also use a needlepin to keep my

Re: [lace] Sue's corner

2010-03-22 Thread Maureen Bromley
Dear All I so agree with Alex. When the lace is on the pillow every slight imperfection seems to jump out at you.However once it is off the pillow these soon disappear. Anyway imperfections show that the lace is handmade. Well done Sue. Maureen East Yorkshire - To unsubscribe

Re: [lace] bobbinlace contest

2010-03-10 Thread Maureen Bromley
There are some lovely ideas and lace on this site. Maureen East Yorkshire UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Japanese lace collection

2010-03-08 Thread Maureen Bromley
What a lovely collection of antique lace.There are some beautiful designs in there. It would be nice to able able to lift some of the bits out for design purposes. Maureen East Yorkshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

Re: Re:[lace] fantastic Binche

2010-02-19 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All I also would not like it if people used my work without permission although I am happy for people to do so if they do. Maureen East Yorkshire (UK) - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] Early lace

2010-02-17 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All Glad to see you are getting good use of your Veho Magnifier. I also have this magnifier and agree with Alex that it shows every fibre.Very good for research. I look forward to seeing Alex's findings. Maureen East Yorkshire UK - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] Re: structure pieces -soory

2010-02-11 Thread Maureen Bromley
Very interesting use of materials. Maureen E Yorks UK where it has again snowed - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] shawl complete

2010-02-08 Thread Maureen Bromley
Dear Edith Your shawl is wonderful, I am jealous and at a loss of words (!!!) Maybe we will see you sometime. We are going to Harrogate Lace Day.If you are maybe we could meet up? Maureen East Yorkshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line:

Re: [lace] Breaking threads

2010-02-05 Thread Maureen Bromley
Thbats ok, but just keep an eye on the pins as sometimes they can tarnish and mark your lace, which I have found to my cost. Maureen East Yorkshire UK where it is currently raining - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here.

Re: [lace] Lace Fan

2010-02-04 Thread Maureen Bromley
I would also be interested in some fan sticks apart from Stuart Johnson as I already have some of his. Maureen East Yorkshire UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Devon lace Teachers

2010-01-30 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi If there are any devon lace teachers on the list, could they please contact me privately. Thank you Maureen East Yorkshire UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] New Year Greetings

2010-01-02 Thread Maureen Bromley
I also wish you all a very Happy, Prosperous Healthy and Peaceful New Year. We are still getting snow falls overnight with more forecast. I spent part of New Year's Day working on some bucks and which needs finishing.Not far to go but I think it will take a few more hours yet Maureen

Re: [lace] Seasons Greetings

2009-12-22 Thread Maureen Bromley
Seasons greetings to one and all. Maureen East Yorkshire UK where it is cold and very snowy - Original Message - From: Celia Mulhearn po...@me.com To: ARACHNE lace@arachne.com Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 8:42 AM Subject: [lace] Seasons Greetings Merry Christmas to everyone

Re: [lace] glass bobbins on ebay

2009-10-31 Thread Maureen Bromley
Indeed Martin Tuffnell (Bill's son) still runs the business.He also has wonderful christmas ornaments as well and is well worth seeing. He is usually at Cranmore Park, Harrogate Lace Day and will be at Wolds Lace Day at Hessle East Yorkshire UK on the 14th November as well as usually

Re: [lace] lace dress

2009-10-31 Thread Maureen Bromley
Nathalie I am sure that if someone contacts Santina Levey she will be able to provide more information about the picture on the front of her book although I am not sure where she is nowadays. The information on the inside cover of the book says 'Van Meytens, Portrait of the Empress Maria

[lace] Re: [lace] Book: Neue Weihnachts-Klöppelmuster

2009-10-23 Thread Maureen Bromley
An interesting email.Will this book be sold in the UK and if so, by who? Maureen East Yorkshire UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

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