Re: [lace] 1851 Great exhibition bobbins

Thank you first, for all you do! But, I do have a question for you. How would I, as a neophyte, know that an antique bobbin is ivory and not bone? Are there any signs? Or things to look for? Thanks! bobbi On Wed, Oct 9, 2019, 6:20 PM wrote: > Dear All, > > Recently many have thanked me for my

[lace] Wish list of teachers

I was talking to a lace friend and we got to talking about our 'wish list' of teachers. Who would we want to take a class from? My question for you all is this, if you could take a class from anyone who would it be? Looking forward to hearing from you all. bobbi - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] lace photos (red prickings)

My understanding is that it is hard to copy prickings on red. So to 'protect' the pattern and designer they published it on red. bobbi On Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:28:54 +0100 Carolina de la Guardia carolina...@aol.com writes: For as long as I can remember, in Spain have been used orange card

[lace-chat] slow times?

I don't seem to be getting any notes from lace-chat. Has everyone gotten busy un decorating from Halloween? bobbi Refinance Now 3.4% FIXED $160,000 Mortgage: $547/mo. No Hidden Fees. No SSN Req. Get 4 Quotes!

Re: [lace] Visit to Brussels

When I went there in 2000, although the museum was lovely, we were not allowed to take any photos. Now this is not a problem if the museum has available photos of the lace collection but there were none to be had. We were told that there would be a catalog available soon and even paid the 5

[lace] bobbin makers

Good morning! I did this list mostly for my own amusement but it seems that I've been doing this for a long time! ;-) Here are the ones that I can think of off the top and what they do. Feel free to add too or comment. I'm sure that I've left out a ton! Back to trying to think of more. bobbi

Re: [lace] bobbin makers

Hi Clay, === Alison T is Alison Tolsen, I believe. === Yes! Thank you. I couldn't remember her last name to save me! === Mr. Archer is now Ben. (His father was A.R.) === Yep. Right again. === Matthew Hester is the bobbin turner, his wife Jenny is the one who does the wonderful pyrography.

Re: [lace] bobbin makers

Woo hoo!!! I have a lot of his bobbins and have always loved using them. Thanks for the heads up on this! bobbi On Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:40:56 +0100 Sue Martin su...@lineone.net writes: Hi just to say that Ken Hare is making bobbins again. We had him as our supplier at North Downs Lacemakers

Re: [lace] Teaching

Just another thought... maybe this woman was so impressed that it was more on the line of lace being so much more impressive than *just* crafts.? Just a thought. bobbi How infuriating to have our craft belittled like that. We often travel through Thornton le Dale so I may have to go

[lace-chat] Teacher?

Good morning! I've met a lady in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area looking to maybe start making lace. Are there any teachers out that way that are interested? Get in touch with me privately and I will put you in touch with this woman. Thanks! bobbi

[lace-chat] anyone out there?

Just checking to see if everyone has gone to OIDFA or what? It's awfully quiet. bobbi Health Plans From $50/mo. Compare Low-Cost Health Plans Online. Blue Cross, Aetna and more.

Re: [lace] help with old piece update

Teneriffe in Japan just after WWII makes me think that it wasn't Japanese made. The thought came to me that it might be pina cloth from the Phillipines which will NOT take getting wet. Having a Spanish colonial background, it could have been made there. Pina cloth is sheer and shiny and

Re: [lace] help with old piece update

I have verified that this piece is Teneriffe. Is there any way to decide what the fabric is without destroying the piece? It feels like silk but could be a high quality linen. Suggestions? The piece is in perfect condition other than the 'age spots'. Thanks for all the help. bobbi

Re: [lace] lace wellies again!

So, do we get photos of these wonderful things? bobbi On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:14:37 -0500 hottl...@neo.rr.com writes: Hello All! They finally arrived they are simply smashing!! I can hardly wait for a rainy day lace event. Clay, I think you said that you got slammed with snow. The lace

Re: [lace] Mystery tool

Me too please. bobbi On Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:11:23 +0100 Margery Allcock margerybu...@o2.co.uk writes: Could someone please remind me how to see the photos - maybe provide a link? Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here!

Re: [lace] spangle question

Hi all, When I did this a few years ago, someone on the list recommended using dental floss. Worked much easier than the wire. Load the floss with the beads... wrap it around the spot that you want the beads to go and then tie a nice square knot. I also threaded the ends through the beads both

Re: [lace] Was Beds lace in silk

Hi there! === It is a long time since I have heard the phrase sky blue pink. I don't think I have heard it in America. === Well I've lived here all my life and I've heard it, said it, but not for a long time! ;-) I knew exactly what color you were talking about! ;-) later, bobbi

Re: [lace] larger pillows/table

I worked with Pete from Snowgoose and designed a thing that we called a 'Bobbi Pillow' about 10 years ago. He cuts it for me (or who ever) by taking one of his regular cookie pillows and cutting off the back. Then cutting out a circle from the center. The same kind of idea as Janice did with the

Re: [lace] Miss Channer

Dear David, Yet again I am totally blown away by the amazing skill that you have. Very nice job! Can't wait to see it off the pillow and 'up close'! Thanks for sharing! And Julian, thank you for doing this so we can all enjoy David's lovely work. bobbi On Mon, 4 May 2009 16:40:16 +0100 Julian

Re: [lace] Bangles

Excellent! Went right through this time. Thanks for sharing! bobbi On Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:52:49 +0100 Eve Morton e...@chez-morton.com writes: Hmm, I probably did something wrong. I know that I selected private as one of the options and when I went there just now I couldn't see the folder

Re: [lace] Miss Channer goes Chantilly

Julian, Thank you for sharing this with us. David, it is spectacular! I can't wait to see the finished piece! Keep up the great work! bobbi On Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:59:04 +0100 Julian Jefferson ja.jeffer...@virgin.net writes: David has sent an update on his progress which can be seen at

Re: [lace] describe BL

I totally agree! bobbi On Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:33:00 -0400 Clay Blackwell clayblackw...@comcast.net writes: Now THAT is the best I've seen so far - my own personal reaction, of course! Clay Margery Allcock wrote: Coming late to the party, as usual G: Bobbin Lace - the process is

Re: [lace] new website

Very nice job Sue! Keep up the good work! bobbi On Wed, 4 Mar 2009 12:32:20 - Sue hurwitz...@supanet.com writes: My DH has finished putting a new website together for me displaying some of the better pieces worked by me over that time. We have left out sample strips and just put in

Re: [lace] How about this for a lace bobbin

That was the first thing that came to my mind. ;-) bobbi On Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:21:44 -0800 Adele Shaak ash...@shaw.ca writes: I think it might be a darning egg. Adele North Vancouver, BC (west cost of Canada) On Saturday, February 28, 2009, at 12:39 AM, Jean Nathan wrote: How about

Re: [lace] Re Miss Channer goes Chantilly

Hi Sue, The Ruth Bean pattern pack contains the pricking and a picture of the finished piece. No working diagram. I have mine pricked and ready to go but then it's been that way for probably 5 years ;-) Good luck if you decide to do it! bobbi On Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:59:00 - Sue

Re: [lace] Re Miss Channer goes Chantilly

I've just checked my folder on Miss Channer's Mat and I have a note from Dec. 2004. The lace maker is: Janis Savage t/a The Lace Place South Africa lacem...@mweb.co.za Attached to the note is a picture of her finished piece. Which I confess is fantastic! I kept the note as inspiration for when

[lace] New folio in Binche

Anny Slegers asked me to share this with all of you. Have a good day. bobbi Anny Slegers and other lacers have put together their new pattern pack to raise money for charity. The folio is dominos in lace: There will be a limited edition printing of the domino patters as well as a second folio

[lace-chat] Well done Penny Boston!

For those of us in the States I thought that you should all know I watched a National Geographic show last night called 'Giant Crystal Cave' and Penny Boston (who used to be on here. T maybe you could forward this on to her?) was in it and went in to this spectacular Crystal Cave in Mexico with a

Re: [lace] lace for a wedding gift

My personal suggestion is to find an 8 x 10 picture frame. Find a nice lace edging that you can do. Make the edging to fit inside the frame and take a photo of them at their wedding and mount that in the frame inside the lace edging. Everyone will get photos of their wedding but I bet no one

Re: [lace] test?

Good morning! Thanks to everyone that got back to me. I really did miss everyone. Glad that it wasn't just me. Beth, how exciting about your neighbor! Hope you get to check out all the fun stuff that Sue has in her attic! Thanks again for all of you that got back to me! Take care! bobbi snowy

[lace] test?

Hi all, I just haven't heard from anyone for over two days starting to get concerned. Is the list that quiet? Or have I been dropped somehow? Talk to you soon I hope! bobbi ~*~ Do not meddle in the

[lace-chat] Test?

Hi all, I just haven't heard anything from anyone for over two days is the list that quiet? Hope I haven't been dropped some how. Talk to you soon. bobbi ~*~ Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons,

Re: [lace] lace hankies

Opps... meant to send this to the list too. bobbi == Subject: Re: [lace] lace hankies Congratulations on the great grandma thing!! How wonderful to do it wedding hanky . baby bonnet. I've done it the other way baby bonnet wedding hanky. But

[lace-chat] Danish help

Hi all, Some friends (other lacers) and I are going to be in Denmark May 2008. We are looking for a place to stay in Copenhagen and in the Tonder area. Any thoughts on where we should stay would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! bobbi ~*~

[lace-chat] hello?

Is everyone on holiday/vacation or did I miss notes today? Thanks! bobbi ~*~ Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with

[lace-chat] tonder festival

Hi all, I thought that I had the address saved carefully but apparently not. Does anyone know the address for information on the Tonder Lace Festival? Or what year it is next? Thanks in advance! bobbi ~*~ Do not meddle

Re: [lace] Re: more on garter lace

Hi T! Just a thought to chew on. When my son got married I made his darling bride a garter. A very dear friend of mine designed and made a pair of wedding moths for them. (In England they sew lace bits to the wedding dress or veil) Our local Hallmark store (a popular greeting card co. in the US)

Re: [lace] bobbin makers

Hi all! I've been enjoying the bobbin makers that you have all suggested. My suggestion would be that if you have them you include the email or web site for each though. Thanks! And one that I have not seen listed yet and our group is going to use this year is JoAnn Kremer at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Fw: [lace] Re: Helpful cheap tools--reverse tweezers

Hi all, First I want to apologize for not being 100% sure of the maker. But at Convention last year in Denver I bought a bobbin with one of these little swivel things on the end. It is exactly the 'rotary hackle' that Tamara is talking about but in stead of that metal shaft there is a wooden

[lace-chat] Looking for JoAnn Kramer

Hi all, I am looking for an email address for JoAnn Kramer of California. She paints bobbins. Is she on line here or does anyone have an email for her? Thanks in advance. bobbi ~*~ Do not meddle in the

Fw: Re: [lace] makers of arachne commerative bobbins

Hi Beth and Alice, I just checked my bobbins and I have the following: 1996 Margaret Wall (UK) 1997 Chris Parsons (UK) 1998 Chris Parsons (UK) Then there seems to be a break (or else they are hiding on a UFO) Until last years 10th anniversary one from Pat Hallam. Hope that fills in some holes

[lace-chat] Looking for Cherry

Hi all. Sorry for the post but my notes to Cherry Knoblock keep bouncing. Are you out there Cherry? Hooked back up yet? Get in touch. Thanks bobbi ~*~ Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons,

[lace-chat] Work shops

Didn't want to miss anyone on Chat. ;-) Just a quick note to let anyone interested know, our group, Silken Web Lacemakers, have three work shops planned for this year. Julie van der Wolf is teaching s'Gravenmoer April 18, 19, 20. Michael Giusiana is teaching Flanders and Binche, July 7, 8, 9.

[lace] Work Shops for 2005

Just a quick note to let anyone interested know, our group, Silken Web Lacemakers, have three work shops planned for this year. Julie van der Wolf is teaching s'Gravenmoer April 18, 19, 20. Michael Giusiana is teaching Flanders and Binche, July 7, 8, 9. Holly Van Sciver is teaching Bucks Point

Re: [lace] bobbin bag raffle winner

Thank you so much! Bev, the bag is adorable! And the best part (for me at least...) is that the fabric really does look like witches clothes. Now this might not make sense to anyone else, but since my birthday is on Halloween it really does fit! ;-) Complete with pointy toe shoes, pointy hats

[lace-chat] Wreath Boxes etc.

Today, after reading all the helpful news on these boxes I went to a couple of local places, armed with a tape measure. Here is what I found. JoAnn Fabric has wreath boxes but the interior size is only 17 3/4 They are two separate pieces. Although they say that the box is 22 x 22 that must be the

[lace-chat] Looking for Lee Uptegraff

Sorry group, but the address that I have has been returned... any one have her current email? Or Lee, if you're out there please email me. Thanks! bobbi ~*~ Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons,

Fw: [lace] IOLI

I figured out the problem this morning. Betty Ann has the correct address on her note. Devon, you mistyped the address when you put it on and then Mary just forwarded your mistyped address in her note. I had no trouble using Betty Ann's address. Came right up. Enjoy! bobbi

[lace] Looking for Max Meier

Sorry for the request here but I just got some wonderful bobbins from a lovely lacer in Australia and they are made by Max Meier. I understand his wife is on Arachne. If so could you please contact me? I'm interested in buying some more. Thanks! bobbi ~*~