Re: [lace] Re: roller pillow and lace

2011-12-08 Thread Sue
perhaps make a christening gown or something with lace strips and good quality cloth. Or else to use to decorate around hanky edges or ring pillow, or something similar. Sue T where it is blowing wild and wet, but please dont allow the snow to get this far south, I dont like it:-) The other

[lace] Fw: roller pillow and lace

2011-12-08 Thread Sue
has also been washed in the same way without problems. I dont have a dryer. I am going to play with patterns so will see what works well and what causes me problems:-) thank you for your add ons. Sue T Just remember if you are going to do a wider piece of lace, check that your roller pillow has

Re: Subject: [lace] Roller pillow and lace

2011-12-08 Thread Sue
and didn't buy anything this year that just needed that extra bit of lace:-) hense the reason I have time to play and get used to this new pillow I have only had for 5 or 6 months:-) Sue T It looks like a fairly small roller to me, so definitely try a small sample of lots of bobbins first. Looks

Fw: [lace] Re: roller pillow and lace pvt

2011-12-08 Thread Sue
(by sitting on my lap:-) Sue T Dear Sue, I wanted to see the picture of your travel pillow on your website. I went there, saw the really cute picture of you making lace with the cat looking on, seeing what is able to be caught. But I could find no picture of a travel pillow. Could you please

[lace] Re: roller pillow and lace

2011-12-07 Thread Sue
in progress and the longest piece of lace ever made by myself in all the 10 years of lacemaking. Thank you to you and all the other kind people for their advice and suggestions. Sue T Hi Sue, There was a discussion on Arachne in the past where it was suggested that if you intend to do yardage

Re: [lace] Re: roller pillow and lace

2011-12-07 Thread Sue Babbs
I agree with Malvary about the width. I only came to like roller pillows when I was given a Swedish one, which is more substantial than a foam one, and has a much wider apron, so gives me plenty of space for wider strips. Sue sueba...@comcast.net - To unsubscribe send email to majord

Re: [lace] Re: roller pillow and lace

2011-12-07 Thread Sue Babbs
block pillow, but I like the wider apron that the Swedish pillow gives me so much, that I have moved over to using that much more. Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] Re: roller pillow lace storage

2011-12-06 Thread Sue Babbs
to the English mind! Sue sueba...@comcast.net - 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

[lace] Roller Pillow plus

2011-12-04 Thread Sue
to put in the front as you work? It has only got 14 or 15 pairs in the work and on a 2mm dia grid, so fairly close together. Alice, I am working the pattern I made up for you for the exchange g. Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[lace-chat] Roller Pillow plus

2011-12-04 Thread Sue
to put in the front as you work? It has only got 14 or 15 pairs in the work and on a 2mm dia grid, so fairly close together. Alice, I am working the pattern I made up for you for the exchange g. Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[lace] roller pillow lace

2011-12-03 Thread Sue
use one of the little rolling pin shapes to roll the lace around for safe keeping but there is no where to pin it down on this pillow. Closed up it is like a small rectangular shopping bag, with the roller in the bottom. Any suggestions please Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe

Re: [lace] roller pillow lace

2011-12-03 Thread Sue
Hi Bev, There is a little pocket but it is sideways on and wouldn't hold the lace. Maybe if I where to wrap a clean hanky around it until it gets longer but then feel it should be rolled around something so it doesn't have creases in. I went to bed so excited and pleased with myself, LOL. Sue

[lace-chat] roller pillow lace

2011-12-03 Thread Sue
use one of the little rolling pin shapes to roll the lace around for safe keeping but there is no where to pin it down on this pillow. Closed up it is like a small rectangular shopping bag, with the roller in the bottom. Any suggestions please Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk To unsubscribe send

RE: [lace] Dot paper

2011-12-02 Thread Sue
Lora, if you just google dotted paper it gives you access to a site where you can print off all kinds of lines, squares, graphs, and dots, it also gives you the ability to put in what size dots, spacing etc. and it's free. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord

Re: [lace] Sewing with Lace; Opera Costuming by Tiramani

2011-11-30 Thread Sue Babbs
that it is currently 25% off, with free shipping, so cost me $5.24 in total! I'm not sure how long the offer runs on Threads website, but you may want to visit it soon! Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: jeria...@aol.com Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2011 2:45 PM

[lace] Boot/shoe buttons

2011-11-30 Thread Sue Fink
Susan Hottle commented that she had not realised that boot buttons were glass. From my memory of some of my shoes in the 1930/40s they weren't all glass!! I think there were several different types and it could have come down to what you were prepared to pay!! Sue Fink Masterton, New

RE: [lace-chat] hacked account?

2011-11-30 Thread Sue
Yes, several times, received 2 more today I just deleted them as did not know who they were from but guessed what sort of thing they were offering. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help

Re: [lace] Crochet hooks

2011-11-29 Thread Sue Duckles
Hi Viv Crocheters in the miniature world say that Venne Colcoton and it's like work well with a .75 or .5 hook. I've used a .6 with DMC80 with great success, and 120 with a .4, to make mats etc for dolls house fanatic friends! Sue in East Yorks On 29 Nov 2011, at 19:20, viv.l

Re: [lace] Lucky charms

2011-11-27 Thread Sue
keep the charm. (ooh I like that idea). I am definately going to have a hard time choosing charms, good fun though. Sue T If you really want to go crazy and go for charms associated with love and weddings, look up the silver charms sold for charm bracelets - loads of ideas on ebay: church

Re: [lace] Lucky charms

2011-11-27 Thread Sue
golden heart which might be good for the task:-) I still have a little black cat brooch with the three legged motif for the Isle of Man. I must have had that since I was about 6. Sue T, Dorset UK. Our weather also milder and glorious sunshine at the moment. Last year we had snow at this time

Re: [lace] Lucky charms

2011-11-27 Thread Sue
Thank you, I will keep my eyes open when out and about, who knows what I might find now you have all opened my eyes to so many lovely charm ideas. Sue T Dorset UK where the wind is blowing again and frost promised for tonight, brr I've been buying charms from a bead store. They have

[lace] lucky charms

2011-11-26 Thread Sue
with a particular hobby at the time, but for now I am just interested in the ones that have been considered lucky for many years. Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

Re: [lace] Your story

2011-11-26 Thread Sue Duckles
Are you sure it's a 'health' and not a 'wealth' warning Jan??? LOL Sue in East Yorks On 26 Nov 2011, at 22:04, jan tregidgo wrote: Missenden Abbey ran three classes that weekend, (March 1980) led by Miss Dawson, Miss Miller and Margaret Tite. I was in Jean Millers class and she got me

[lace-chat] lucky charms

2011-11-26 Thread Sue
with a particular hobby at the time, but for now I am just interested in the ones that have been considered lucky for many years. Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] Beginning and End lace Garter complete

2011-11-25 Thread Sue
soon after the wedding, relaundering and storing for the future uses. This I feel needs to go with the garter for the future. Can anyone point me to archive about this, if its already been covered before. Many thanks Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email to majord

RE: [lace] Your story

2011-11-23 Thread Sue
Lora, I am convinced that because I am a Gemini I very quickly get bored with one particular thing , but because lace has so many types to learn, I am still smitten after over 20years of lacemaking and cannot ever see myself getting tired of it. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK - To unsubscribe send

[lace] Begining and End, extra

2011-11-22 Thread Sue
the information as passed on in previous threads of mail about washing lace, but it is really this perspiration issue that concerns me. Many thanks to all. Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Begin and End more repeat

2011-11-22 Thread Sue
preparing to make the small cat piece and give the garter a rest, :-( I had hoped I was done. Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.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

Fw: [lace] Begin and End/Garter charms

2011-11-22 Thread Sue
in 30 plus. A friend told me this morning that she had a silver 6pence sewn into her garter and still has it today, over 30 years later. The garter I wore was borrowed from my sister, so I dont have that. Sue T The other question I now have is should I make up the garter with elastic and ribbon

Re: [lace] Begin and End

2011-11-22 Thread Sue
Some fabulour information in this, some I would never have thought of. Thank you for this detail and I will save that for reading through at the time. Thank you so much for this. Sue T In message 00ae01cca843$e025ca70$aaabe00a@suescomputer, Sue hurwitz...@btinternet.com writes The other

[lace] Fw: Begin and End

2011-11-21 Thread Sue
other arachnians would have done please? Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.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] Fw: Begin and End

2011-11-21 Thread Sue
around the lace itself. Sue T Hi Sue and Arachnids, Beginnings and endings in lace are always a problem as we only do one of each on a piece of continuous lace. In the case of a garter I would hide the start/finish with a ribbon/bow and maybe something that is special to the bride, i.e

Re: [lace] Lace projects for children

2011-11-10 Thread Sue Babbs
try: http://www.lokk.nl/ Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Janice Blair Do you have a link for LOKK. I did a search and came up with nothing lacey. Janice - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

Re: [lace] Floral Bucks book update

2011-11-09 Thread Sue Eddy
Brilliant book and brilliant results, Jean. Thank you.   Sue. Cornwall.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

[lace] re Circular grids

2011-11-04 Thread Sue
Thank you Arachnids for the helpful suggestions and explanations, I have the feeling that I have forgotten to respond to one of them, but have deleted the original email now. So if I haven't individually thanked you for your help I apologise and am grateful. Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk

[lace] Bedfordshire Lace Book

2011-11-03 Thread Sue Duckles
I'll have to take it to lace class tonight, so that Maureen, Agnes the rest of the crew can see it!!! VBG Sue in East Yorkshire - 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

[lace] circlular grids and threads

2011-11-03 Thread Sue
the working out using Brendas book at the beginning but with straight patterns on the footside. Is there a similar way to decide and choose grid or thread sizes for circular lace? Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

Re: [lace] Bedfordshire Lace Book

2011-11-03 Thread Sue Duckles
Oops... I forgot to say that didn't I?? The postage was less than expected as well! BTW Jacqui, we may come and bop you if you don't think about coming to our Lace Day a week on Saturday!!! LOL Sue in East Yorkshire On 3 Nov 2011, at 12:53, laceandb...@aol.com wrote: I would add

[lace] Diagrams

2011-11-02 Thread Sue Fink
current platform. I for one would not join if it was on Facebook or anything like that! It is possible to send pictures that you want to share with Arachne to a specially set up place (can't remember the details, but they are available!!) So what would be the point of moving it anyway!! Sue

[lace] Updated web site

2011-11-02 Thread Sue Eddy
 Good morning all, Just thought I would let you know that Ben Archer of A R Archer Ltd has updated his website. Very fresh and pretty and gorgeous bobbins of course. No relation just an admirer of his great skills and beautiful work. Sue. Cornwall UK. - To unsubscribe send email to majord

Re: [lace] tulle lace

2011-11-02 Thread Sue
that display the lace fans are just beautiful. Sue T Dorset UK Here is an embroidered net fan in color: https://picasaweb.google.com/105906042417998482336/OLIVAVALENCIA301O2011?feat =content_notification#5669409201921053090 Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

Re: [lace] Ning software

2011-11-02 Thread Sue Babbs
I like Judith Holroyd's picture! It's worth going to the site just to see what she put up as her ID!! http://needlelacetalk.ning.com Sue sueba...@comcast.net - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

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

2011-11-02 Thread Sue Duckles
Hi All Whoever put that it's sold in the UK just cost me... LOL I've ordered it!! Yes Maureen Agnes, I will show you it when it arrives!!! Sue in East Yorkshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] Binche

2011-11-02 Thread Sue Fink
in support pins on occasion. I think your idea of painting the head of the support pins red is BRILLIANT!! I will have to get out the red paint too!! Sincerely, Sue Fink Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Happy Birthday

2011-11-02 Thread Sue Duckles
Happy Birthday Avital!! Incidentally, I've heard from the supplier that the Beds book that Leonard mentioned in his posts is on its way!! (Thanks for letting me know Pat) Can't wait!! I do agree with Noelene we do not need excuses to need lace books! VBG Sue in East Yorks

[lace] IOWA lace makers wanted!

2011-11-01 Thread Sue Babbs
Hi Iowa lacemakers Please could one (or more!) of you contact JJ – see messages below Sue sueba...@comcast.net From: c s Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 10:08 PM To: Sue Babbs Subject: Re: [lace] learning diagrams I am 125 miles from there, but when do they meet? I am50 miles from waterloo

Re: [lace] learning diagrams

2011-10-31 Thread Sue Babbs
JJ Are you in the Cedar Rapids area? If so they have a thriving lace guild - the Doris Southard lace guild Sue (in Illinois, but 4 hours from Cedar Rapids) sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Vicki Bradford Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 8:30 PM To: cskn...@gmail.com

Fw: [lace] Lace classes

2011-10-30 Thread Sue
do teach lace, and come away an understanding of a new type.Word or mouth is an excellent recommendation of finding a good lace teacher (or any other kind come to that:-) Sue T From: Lyn Bailey lynrbai...@desupernet.net Thus a lace teacher really should not do things calculated

Re: [lace] Imperfect lace

2011-10-30 Thread Sue Duckles
So that's where Maureen gets it from!!! I usually take it out, but not always Sue in East Yorks On 30 Oct 2011, at 06:14, Alex Stillwell wrote: Hi Arachnids When I was in a workshop learning Honiton lace from Lauretta Clark I did something looked not quite right. I asked if I should

Re: [lace] Lace classes

2011-10-29 Thread Sue
been a huge help in helping me with particular ideas or sticking points (although i would have been working lace anyway), you all just helped improve it and I love the ideas and info that gets thrashed out around the world. Long may it continue. Sue T Dorset UK Sometimes you have to live

Re: [lace] Lace classes

2011-10-29 Thread Sue Babbs
should leave the class. Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- - 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

[lace] WIP

2011-10-28 Thread Sue
early. Also, (between these gifts), I have been working a strip of garter lace and am just over the half way mark. Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

Re: [lace] Lace classes

2011-10-28 Thread Sue Duckles
Love it Joy!!! So... does this mean that if the gorblach doesn't look perfect (which, of course, we know it will) one can always' callifudge' as Maureen on this list would say LOL And please can you explain how to frammis the wilberstan?? Sue On 28 Oct 2011, at 14:46, Joy Beeson

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

2011-10-28 Thread Sue Duckles
which was in september, and another piece of christmas lace so I could see how the pattern turned corners!! One day I will get them all finished, but there will always be at least two or three things on the go!!! Sue in EY - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace-chat] Fw: Fwd: : Driver's Licence - - - Ladies hold on to your drivers licence!

2011-10-28 Thread Sue Babbs
A mother is driving her little girl to her friend's house for a play date.. 'Mommy,'the little girl asks, 'how old are you?' 'Honey, you are not supposed to ask a lady her age,' the mother replied. 'It's not polite.' 'OK', the little girl says, 'How much do you weigh?' 'Now really,' the

Re: [lace] New to the list

2011-10-26 Thread Sue Babbs
I don't know what the local guild is, but I do know that Clay Blackwell organizes the most wonderful lacemaking week at Sweet Briar College, Lynchburg each summer. I'm sure Clay will be in touch with you to tell you more Sue sueba...@comcast.net - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Re the Glue or not to glue question

2011-10-26 Thread Sue
and will check out the other one as well before I bother buying more types. I dont use it very often, so dont want lots of different types drying up around the place. It is always fascinating reading all the replies, so thank you all. Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email

Re: [lace] Re: demonstrating lace/NY (SWAT team logo)

2011-10-25 Thread Sue Babbs
as they come up. Normally we just reply to lace@arachne.com (for lace related topics) and only reply to the individual who has posted if we want to chat privately with them. We also have Arachne-chat for non-lace related subjects, though that is much quieter than it used to be Sue sueba

[lace] to Glue or not to glue?

2011-10-23 Thread Sue
in the future Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.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] Inspiration

2011-10-20 Thread Sue Babbs
I think I also recall people on this list talking about a book /video in the Madeline series about lacemaking. Sue sueba...@comcast.net On 20/10/11 11:04 AM, dmt11h...@aol.com wrote: You might suggest the Children's librarian put out The Lace Snail by Betsy Byers. Devon

Re: [lace] Re: Ring Sizer

2011-10-19 Thread Sue Babbs
I think it was a typo, and should have read lace Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Susan Reishus Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 8:07 AM To: Arachne Lace Subject: [lace] Re: Ring Sizer I am not familiar with the term lade. Can you explain please? TIA, Susan

Re: [lace] Needle Tatting - request for resources

2011-10-18 Thread Sue
door lace curtain this year:-) but they are quick to make. So if I can do it Chris, so can you grin. Sue T Dorset UK I had problems with shuttle tatting, so I purchased, Learn Needle Tatting Step by Step by Barbara Foster. Still available on Amazon. Used should be fine. Only book I'm

Re: [lace] Webshots and new pictures

2011-10-16 Thread Sue
what this is,? It has lace inside and she wondered if it might be a mourning piece. So any ideas please from you folks, Daphne would love to hear. Sue T I have added three photos to the Webshots page and had no problem with them. If you click on each picture they will enlarge. This link should

[lace] Ring Sizer

2011-10-16 Thread Sue Duckles
A few weeks ago there was a photo somewhere on the list regarding a lacemaking tool. I think i've just found it!! http://www.spangles4beads.co.uk/Pages_Supplies/FrameSuppliesIntro.html Go down to wooden ring sizer!! Sue in East yorks - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace]

2011-10-15 Thread Sue
to be careful of loosing what it there, but so far haven't been able to click on and bring any picture up to its full size. Sue T Daphne wrote. Hello everyone I have been trying to upload a picture of a pendant which I was going to ask if anyone knows what it is. It is a teardrop shape

Fw: [lace] webshots

2011-10-15 Thread Sue
I should also have said that they seem to be trying to encourage people to pay to upgrade, is this right? Sue T - Original Message - I have also been into the webshots to check it out and upload but its completely different and nothing happening. thumbnails in a long line on black

Re: [lace] Spreading the word

2011-10-15 Thread Sue Duckles
. Try giving it to a friend, young relation, old relation anyone who has ever expressed an interest in lace... tell them about your closest teacher... We may revive this hobby yet!! Sue in East Yorkshire On 15 Oct 2011, at 23:04, Lyn Bailey wrote: Wear lace. That way you can talk about

Re: [lace] Demise of suppliers

2011-10-14 Thread Sue Duckles
got the Need and Want the right way round??? Sue in East Yorks On 14 Oct 2011, at 08:07, Jean Nathan wrote: One of the problems is that once you've got your basic pillow, sufficient bobbins and (usually too many) books (for you to complete everything in it you want to), really the only thing

Re: [lace] blood on lace

2011-10-09 Thread Sue
to put it on 'clean' and dry a week or more later. Is there someway to get rid of it now? It is commercial lace, not handmade. Sue T Dorset UK A very old fashion remedy for this problem comes from my late great Victorian era aunt Ina, soak item whether it be of cotton or linen content in cold

[lace] Re: re salt

2011-10-09 Thread Sue
The blood went on while it was on a wash rack. It is in the wash basket now but hasn't yet been rewashed and I dont use a dryer or iron, so it should be fine to give it a go. Many thanks. Sue T Hello Sue: If the machine made lace has not been pressed, there is a 50% chance that the salt

Re: [lace] Raffle result

2011-10-08 Thread Sue Eddy
Oh my goodness, I never win anything and have been trying to find this chart for some time. Thank you very much for your kindness and generosity, Jean, and I am tickled pink with this news. All the best, Sue.  Cornwall. UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

Re: [lace] Wooden implement question

2011-10-07 Thread Sue Duckles
So am I the only person that would use a ruler LOL Sue in EY On 7 Oct 2011, at 09:25, Brenda Paternoster wrote: No, the big knobs on the ends would get in the way. All I use is a piece of paper with two parallel line (computer printed for accuracy) drawn on it. - To unsubscribe send

[lace] Vermeer's paintings

2011-10-04 Thread Sue
admission . This is a MUST for me and I will be booking a train to Cambridge as soon as possible. Sue M Harvey Norfolk 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

[lace-chat] Vermeer's paintings

2011-10-04 Thread Sue
admission . This is a MUST for me and I will be booking a train to Cambridge as soon as possible. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site

RE: [lace] Re:demo question

2011-09-30 Thread Sue
I have a tatting needle, its 5 long and purchased from Roseground supplies, my friend Daphne swears it is easy to use and is fast but I struggle to get the hang of it, practice makes perfect (or so they say) Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Ebaying

2011-09-19 Thread Sue Eddy
it and see how much fun you can have, how many wonderful people you get to have contact with and the pitfalls there can be too.   Best wishes, Sue.    UK     - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

Re: [lace] Tambour Hooks for Coggeshall lace, and a 3rd hand for weavers knots.

2011-09-17 Thread Sue Babbs
wouldn't be needed with a latch. I got the hooks out to check, and they don't have a latch but instead a more serious barb than a fine crochet hook. You can guess I didn't really take to tambouring! Sue sueba...@comcast.net - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

Re: [lace] French roller pillow roller

2011-09-17 Thread Sue Babbs
Before making a roller with them, I would suggest trying to stick a pin into a few taut layers of them, and seeing if it goes in easily, and holds its position well Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Lora Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 8:14 AM We have quite a few

[lace] amounts of thread

2011-09-16 Thread Sue
afterwards, but lots of times I want other threads for the next pieces and dont want so many bobbins left holding thread indefinately. Am I going overboard with the amounts, or is this the sensible amount? Advice please. Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Other laces

2011-09-16 Thread Sue
I spent with time on my hands just knitting and crochet when I could have been learning all these lovely techniques with more years ahead of me to use them. grin Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

Re: [lace] amounts of thread

2011-09-16 Thread Sue
the two bobbins not having quite the same amount of thread as I like to add single bobbins if needed but not more than one at a time. Anyway thank you David for your input. Sue T Dorset UK David Wrote As a rule I put 4 times the length of the pricking, but still often do too much. However, I

Re: [lace] Re: Tambour Hook (was Other Laces)

2011-09-16 Thread Sue Babbs
The easiest way to describe the tambour hook is to think of it as a miniature rug hook i.e. the flap closes as you pull the hook back through the net. Sue sueba...@comcast.net - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace-chat] Other laces

2011-09-16 Thread Sue
I spent with time on my hands just knitting and crochet when I could have been learning all these lovely techniques with more years ahead of me to use them. grin Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y

Re: [lace] washing lace

2011-09-13 Thread Sue
, they look much better. Sue T Dorset UK It is not common practice to wash lace until it is necessary. If the item is only a few inches across it can be placed on a sheet of polstyrene and pinned to it through all the pinholes around the edge - like blocking out. (Check that your pins

Re: [lace] Willow Pattern Plate

2011-09-12 Thread Sue
A lovely looking piece of lace which I shouldn't have shown to my DH, g. Very unusual and very effective. Sue T Dorset UK Jean Nathan wrote I've finally finished my version of the Willow Pattern Plate designed by Jean Stacey (named 'Inspiration on a Plate' by her) which was featured in UK Lace

Re: [lace] Willow Pattern Plate

2011-09-12 Thread Sue Eddy
neatly filed and seldom looked at these days!   I could find the webshots page but couldn't find the actual lace that I wanted to see.  Obviously doing it wrong - again!   Isn't it great that there is always someone here who can help you?   Love and thanks, Sue. Cornwall. UK (Sunny, dry and very windy

Re: [lace] Willow Pattern Plate

2011-09-12 Thread Sue Eddy
Thanks to the kind help I received I have been able to see Jean's beautiful piece of work and am so glad I asked for help as it was well worth looking at. I loved the dark gimp which brought it to life.   Many thanks, Sue. Cornwall. UK. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace] AHA!!! moments

2011-09-06 Thread Sue Duckles
So definitely an oops then David?? Sue in EY On 6 Sep 2011, at 15:07, David C COLLYER wrote: At 05:13 AM 6/09/2011, Nancy Neff wrote: How nice to hear of your AHA moment, I had a big AHAAA moment yesterday of a different kind when I cut the point ground while trimming off some

Re: [lace] Silk thread

2011-09-06 Thread Sue Duckles
Hi All I seem to remember that the old 'lace' crochet hooks used the same gauge as knitting needles which would make this size a 0.6mm hook Sue in East Yorkshire On 6 Sep 2011, at 10:57, Jean Nathan wrote: Boulton's indented crochet hook No.23 - who knows what modern size

[lace-chat] Postcards

2011-09-04 Thread Sue Duckles
Hello All Just remembered, (my excuse is the wedding preparations for Madams wedding), I forgot to post the postcards!! They're on their way tomorrow folks!! Sue To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help

[lace] Hastings

2011-09-03 Thread Sue Fink
Surely Hastings is in Sussex (by the sea!!), not Kent! At least it was when I went there for a swimming competition in the 1950s!! Sue Fink Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] searching for a pattern

2011-08-27 Thread Sue
I am looking to find the pattern of the 3D bird which has wings that attach to the top and give it a lovely look. I have seen two of them made by fellow arachnids and one at the poole bobbin lace day so there is a pattern out there for it. Can anyone tell me where I might find it please. Sue T

[lace-chat] Food sampling

2011-08-24 Thread Sue Babbs
Food sampling at Supermarket http://www.youtube.com/embed/-icgySC4e2c To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

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

2011-08-21 Thread Sue Babbs
CT takes you back to the basics and is cross twist Sue sueba...@comcast.net As I tend to work from a pricking and picture to make lace I've forgotten what CT etc means and can't find it in any of my books. So guys, humour me and let me know. L Kind Regards Liz Baker thelace

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

2011-08-21 Thread Sue Babbs
Nancy I’m sure that helps Liz work out her lace stitches enormously! : ) Sue sueba...@comcast.net Nah. Ignore her, Liz. Everyone knows CT stands for Connecticut. Nancy in Connecticut, USA _ CT takes you back to the basics and is cross twist

[lace] wedding hanky/baby bonnet

2011-08-18 Thread Sue
a small packet of tissues with a note to tell them which to show and which to use to blow:-) I know to use acid free tissue, but folded, rolled, or how? perhaps to be loosely folded not crushed into a box!!! Sue T, with no experience of this. Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe

[lace] Roller pillows

2011-08-16 Thread Sue
pattern (I need to learn and work at practising with the different type of pillow). Sue T Dorset UK Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.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] Got long hair?

2011-08-16 Thread Sue Babbs
I did that with a banyan tree's aerial roots in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico this spring! It was hard going as there weren't any bobbins to keep them in order as I worked! Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: David C COLLYER I recall back in the late 90s working

Re: [lace] Sitting comfortably

2011-08-15 Thread Sue
works for yourself, but hearing what others do or dont do might very well help make small adjustments to what we do. Sue T Dorset UK One thing that has to be considered is if there are any personal physical considerations to take into account which make one way of sitting uncomfortable

Re: [lace] How do you store your prickings?

2011-08-15 Thread Sue
, Sue T but how to store it so I can find it later? Right now some are in plastic sleeve files - sorted on type ; length, cornered, christmas, mat etc some with my teaching notes some in the stack on the bookshelf some ... It is just not *organised* so when I am hunting for a pricking I can never

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