[lace-chat] Fw: Fwd: cute

2012-04-02 Thread Sue Babbs
These are very funny adverts! http://www.youtube.com/v/LuVPnW0s3Vo?hl=enfs=1autoplay=1 http://www.youtube.com/v/gBnvGS4u3F0?hl=enfs=1autoplay=1 http://www.youtube.com/v/mgCIKGIYJ1A?hl=enfs=1autoplay=1 Sue Babbs (in Northfield, IL) To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

RE: [lace] Raffle winners

2012-03-30 Thread Sue
Have now posted 3 of 4 raffle prizes but not heard from Susan Reishus TIA yet with postal address please. 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

RE: [lace-chat] Re: tomatoes

2012-03-28 Thread Sue
I always put tomato seed onto kitchen towel and dry, but when I want to plant I just cut up the paper into pieces and plant the lot paper and all, they always come up ok Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK -Original Message- From: owner-lace-c...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-lace-c...@arachne.com

RE: [lace-chat] Re: tomatoes

2012-03-28 Thread Sue
So sorry I forgot to trim previous mail, Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK I always put tomato seed onto kitchen towel and dry, but when I want to plant I just cut up the paper into pieces and plant the lot paper and all, they always come up ok To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Raffle winners

2012-03-27 Thread Sue
and postal addresses. 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent

[lace] Jenny Hester - please email me

2012-03-26 Thread Sue Babbs
I’m sorry to put this on Arachne, but I sent an email order to Jenny on March 5 and another on March 7 and still haven’t had a response from her. Jenny, please could you let me know if you received the orders? Sue sueba...@comcast.net - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Raffle

2012-03-20 Thread Sue
Whoops, forgot to say, will draw raffle on Tuesday 27th March to give digest people a chance 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] Raffle

2012-03-20 Thread Sue
Whoops, forgot to say, will draw raffle on Tuesday 27th March to give digest people a chance 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

[lace] Raffle

2012-03-19 Thread Sue
to hand stitch. Will have 4 prizes to spread it around a bit. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK 2harv...@tiscali.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

[lace] Arachne Webshots

2012-03-15 Thread Sue
Over the last week I have changed computers and of course lost all my bookmarked sites which includes the webshots and I cant for the life of me remember the original way to get in, so if someone could send me the link I would appreciate it. Sue T Dorset UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Webshots

2012-03-15 Thread Sue
Thank you to all, I now have the information:-) So thank you all for your help. 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

RE: [lace] Our friend, Betty Ann Rice...

2012-03-15 Thread Sue
That's really good news, get well soon Betty. 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums

[lace] Chicago Flower and Garden Show

2012-03-13 Thread Sue Babbs
first time participating and our theme was Aprons: Myth, Mystery and Fantasy, and mine includes both bobbin and needle lace. 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

Re: [lace] Stands

2012-03-13 Thread Sue Babbs
. http://www.sitkneelchairs.com/ 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/albums/most-recent

[lace] Silk threads and Scarfs

2012-03-11 Thread Sue
remember where it came from, whether it is my imaginings or an adaption of another pattern, with a further second narrow strip using elements from the other one and going to work 3 strips and joining them. I want it to be soft and draping and hoping this works up as I like it. Sue T Dorset UK

Re: [lace] internet surprise

2012-03-09 Thread Sue Duckles
Now that wasn't fair Alice putting the link up when I've got some washing to do!!! I've just spent around 30 minutes completing it!! VBG Brilliant site tho Sue in East Yorks On 9 Mar 2012, at 06:35, lacel...@frontier.com wrote: Tonight I was taking a break from other things

RE: [lace] internet surprise

2012-03-09 Thread Sue
Thank you Alice , I just popped upstairs to do something very quickly on the computer and have just spent the last 1-1/2hrs doing your crossword (perhaps I will get quicker) now I have to rush down to get dinner ready before DH asks what's for dinner? Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK

[lace] Silk threads

2012-03-05 Thread Sue
and have been happy with all the pieces I have working with it. I want a smooth soft thread, no bitty bits to add any texture at all in my torchon pattern, so any comments would be welcome. Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

Re: [lace] Silk threads

2012-03-05 Thread Sue Babbs
to it, and you can get gimp thicknesses to go with it, if that is a consideration. I don't know how fine a thread you are looking for, but Bart Francis also carry a wonderful range: http://www.bart-francis.be/index.php?action=homelang=EN Sue sueba...@comcast.net - To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace] Raspberry Pi in action: our developer puts it through its paces - video | Technology | guardian.co.uk

2012-03-05 Thread Sue Duckles
My OH has decided he wants one!!! Sue in East Yorks On 5 Mar 2012, at 18:00, Linda Walton wrote: In case you haven't already seen this: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/video/2012/mar/05/raspberry-pi-developer-video - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

Re: [lace] Tying off silk threads

2012-03-03 Thread Sue Babbs
of a pin is sufficient. Silk is very absorbent and will soak it up. This sort of amount is not really noticeable (other than by magnifying glass or touch). Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Miriam Gidron I'm working with Guetterman silk thread and I have trouble

[lace] Re:Lace trimmed shoes

2012-03-03 Thread Sue Duckles
so although they were high, they were still flat, I've never worn heels and don't think I ever could! LOL Sue in a sunny but chilly East Yorkshire On 2 Mar 2012, at 21:27, Clay Blackwell wrote: I was at a wedding last weekend where nearly all the young women were wearing those atrocities

Re: [lace-chat] Gillardand her spin

2012-03-03 Thread Sue Duckles
LOL as clear as mud?!! Sue in Brough On 2 Mar 2012, at 19:26, Agnes Boddington wrote: The other political stock phrase is: Let me be absolutely clear about this . To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here

RE: [lace] Lace trimmed shoes

2012-03-02 Thread Sue
Love them, love them, love them, only wish I could still wear them, ah! Sue M Harvey Norfolk Uk Subject: [lace] Lace trimmed shoes - 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] Lace trimmed shoes

2012-03-02 Thread Sue Babbs
exhibit opens for 10 days at Chicago's Navy Pier, as part of the Flower and Garden show there. So far I have a form to work on, and an idea to work with, and we'll see if it's technically possible when I get started on it! http://www.womensjourneysinfiber.com/ Sue sueba...@comcast.net I'm

Re: [lace] Lace in coffins/Lace for today

2012-03-01 Thread Sue
which will definately cover the whole item without running short. Sue T In foggy Dorset waiting for the sun come out Lace in a coffin! I agree I don't want any of my lace or anything in the coffin, it would be I wish to be cremated and would be very upset if all the love I had put

[lace] Milanese book

2012-02-28 Thread Sue
To anyone interested, the book Milanese Lace an Introduction that I was talking about the other day when we were discussing scrolls - there is one on Ebay at the moment Item No is: 200719223682 Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

RE: [lace] Starting a Scroll

2012-02-25 Thread Sue
Hi Pen, Try Milanese Lace An Introduction by Patricia Read and Lucy Kinkaid there is a very good section on starting and finishing scrolls in that on Page 20 I found this book indispensable when learning Milanese. ISBN 07134 5707 4 Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK - To unsubscribe send email

Re: [lace] LACE #145

2012-02-12 Thread Sue Duckles
Hi All Although I can't put a photo of a fan on webshots, because I haven't made one yet!! I can tell you the stirrers are on ebay 120848780021 is the item number!! Sue in an icy Yorkshire On 11 Feb 2012, at 23:27, Clay Blackwell wrote: I, for one, would love it if someone posted

RE: [lace] LACE #145

2012-02-12 Thread Sue
Now guess who will be looking out for stir sticks next time I go out for a coffee. 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

Re: [lace] LACE #145

2012-02-12 Thread Sue Duckles
thicknesses, or 'losing' some of the pattern. Could be fun to try tho!! Sue in East Yorks On 12 Feb 2012, at 21:19, Sue wrote: Hi Sue Now I know the ones you mean, are they long enough for fans? - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

Re: [lace] LACE #145

2012-02-10 Thread Sue Duckles
Hi Malvary The stirrers are usually used in 'take away' type areas... motorway service areas etc. the wooden sticks are available from places like Starbucks. I love those fans too must get some of my UFO's finished Sue in a Snowy Cold East Yorkshire On 10 Feb 2012, at 14:23, Malvary

RE: [lace] LACE #145

2012-02-10 Thread Sue
Loopy stir sticks ??? - tell me more please. 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003

RE: [lace-chat] I won!

2012-02-07 Thread Sue
in Richmond with a trip to the Hampton Court Flower Show, lunch at the 5 star restaurant on site and a guided tour of the gardens after the general public had left, 2 nights in 5 star hotel meals included - luckily I answered the phone that day. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK To unsubscribe send email

RE: [lace-chat] Green thing

2012-02-03 Thread Sue
finicky about the matter, but what do others think, was I being fussy? 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: http://community.webshots.com

Re: [lace-chat] Green thing

2012-02-01 Thread Sue
just because its there and wish I had waited a day or a week when I find something I really, really would love to have, apart from the fact that there are just too many appointments to be kept this week and next. Sue T Janice In this country we can no longer pay by cheque as our bank cards

RE: [lace-chat] Green thing

2012-01-31 Thread Sue
) they will bid them all farewell. 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: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent

Re: [lace] Jean's Poppies

2012-01-30 Thread Sue Babbs
Well done! and time for a photo, please! Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- -recent - 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

RE: [lace] Jean's Poppies

2012-01-30 Thread Sue
Are there any pictures David? Looked at the webshots but not on there. 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://community.webshots.com

RE: [lace-chat] Fw: Military Wives Choir------beautiful!

2012-01-30 Thread Sue
As many of you may know the Military Wives Choir hit no 1 spot at Christmas, a fitting tribute to all the hard work by the wives and choir master and not forgetting all the partners and husbands serving in Afganistan. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] apology, just in case

2012-01-29 Thread Sue
it in at the last minute and the top definately needs the extra covering, so lace decoration will work well. Too tired to think straight today:-) Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] translations

2012-01-29 Thread Sue
longer quicker than I make my lace, LOL. 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/albums

[lace-chat] THE BLONDE WHO HUNTED ALLIGATORS

2012-01-27 Thread Sue Babbs
A BLONDE JOKE THAT YOU'VE NEVER HEARD BEFORE After becoming very frustrated with the attitude of one of the shopkeepers, the young blonde declared, 'Well, then, maybe I'll just go out and catch my own alligator and get a pair of alligator shoes for free!' The shopkeeper replied

Re: [lace-chat] thinking outside of the box

2012-01-24 Thread Sue Duckles
Shame on the exam body!!! Every answer is factually correct!! This student will go far!! Sue On 24 Jan 2012, at 16:00, Agnes Boddington wrote: A STUDENT WHO OBTAINED 0% ON AN EXAM Q1. In which battle did Napoleon die? * His last battle Q2. Where was the Declaration of Independence

RE: [lace-chat] RE: [lace] Some piccies for you to see about my lace etc

2012-01-23 Thread Sue
Hi Jeanette, do you have Lace in Miniature by Ann Collier there are several parasols in that both small and a bit larger that might suit you. It is a lovely book for all who are into miniature lace. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

RE: [lace] New site

2012-01-23 Thread Sue
I tried to sign up but was told that I would receive an email to confirm my membership but I have not received anything from them yet, how long did yours take to go through Liz? Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK Oh dear! Another group to join!! :) - Release Date: 01/23/12 - To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace] Liberty bodices

2012-01-23 Thread Sue
Snap me too, in the 50's. Glad I dont have to fiddle with the buttons now:-) Sue T raining in Dorset UK Hello Yes I did as a child. Mum said I had to keep my chest warm. Daphne Sunny Norwich UK From: alan.d.br...@tesco.net How many among us remember having to wear these or were they only

[lace] pillow answers

2012-01-23 Thread Sue
will be doing quite a few sewings and using my new square bobbins, so everything in one this time. That might well help me decide what my next move should be, invest in a new pillow, flat or domed or play with the old ones. So thank you all so much for your wisdom and ideas:-) Sue T Dorset UK

RE: [lace-chat] RE: [lace] Some piccies for you to see about my lace etc

2012-01-23 Thread Sue
Hi Jeanette, do you have Lace in Miniature by Ann Collier there are several parasols in that both small and a bit larger that might suit you. It is a lovely book for all who are into miniature lace. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace] pillow question

2012-01-22 Thread Sue
did put a towel over the top under the cloth cover and it hurt like crazy putting pins in, so that was no good (no idea where that idea came from). I think that maybe felt underneath might bring tufts of colour back up into the lace. Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace] pillow question

2012-01-22 Thread Sue Babbs
And Hornsby pillow covers, for domed pillow, used to come with felt stitched into the cover. This really helps to preserve their lives. I have now used a sheet of fun foam under the cover but over the pillow to rejuvenate my first pillow (bought from Hornsby in 1988, and still surviving) Sue

Re: [lace] pillow question

2012-01-22 Thread Sue Babbs
I meant to add that they may still come with felted covers, but I haven't ordered any since 2001 Sue sueba...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [lace] pillow question And Hornsby pillow covers, for domed pillow, used to come with felt stitched into the cover. /most-recent - To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace] Spencer

2012-01-19 Thread Sue
. The doll is shown wearing the pantaloons and corset. the book mentions that they are standard articles of clothing and are useful for most period clothing outfits.. Looks a bit like the T shape garment worn since the egyptian times, under all manner of top clothings in different countries. Sue T

Re: [lace] Spencer

2012-01-19 Thread Sue
The regency spence does look like a jacket, with a leg a mutton sleeve, so thats just to add to the confusion. Sue T, again I am currently looking at my lace for dolls book and they talk about a spencer as a jacket made using the same material or similar shade to the dress and ends saying

RE: [lace] Dutch lace stamps

2012-01-19 Thread Sue
Anne Marie, is it my computer or do I always get a small part of your messages and nothing more, it just finishes mid sentence. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Ann-Marie Andersson Sent: 19 January 2012

RE: [lace] Spencer

2012-01-19 Thread Sue
Liberty Bodices I remember those, they had a lovely fluffy lining inside and on mine the buttone were made of rubber, no colds and chills allowed in our house and you had to wear them until the end of May no matter what the weather was like. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK - To unsubscribe send

[lace] Lace confusion!!

2012-01-18 Thread Sue Fink
parts of the outfit and that might explain the confusion!! Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - 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

RE: [lace] Film of a Nottingham Lace Factory

2012-01-17 Thread Sue
dresses for them. I think that was probably where I got my love of sewing which led me to embroidery and then lace. Bye the way the factory was called Grouts Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help

Re: [lace] Scranton Lace Company

2012-01-14 Thread Sue Babbs
skill set (and thus were slow again). Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Diane Z I'd love to see it because I find factories fascinating. A lace factory is chocolate frosting on the cake. Diane Z Lubec, Maine - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Jean Leader

2012-01-14 Thread Sue
Hallo Jean Leader, sorry to contact you on Arachne but I don't have your email and I have a query on your Rose Bookmark that I am currently making please would you mind emailing me on 2harv...@tiscali.co.uk. Thanks Sue M Harvey - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

RE: [lace-chat] Warning

2012-01-14 Thread Sue
in a huff, funny he hasn't been bothered since. 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: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums

Re: [lace] Half stitch in flanders motives

2012-01-13 Thread Sue
What an incredible piece of lace. i definately have to get out my bobbin stitches book and be more adventurous. Sue T Hi Jo - If you go to my photos in Webshots, there are two or three pictures of Brugge, the Flanders piece designed by Anne-Marie Verbeke-Billiet. They are near the end

Re: [lace] LOKK necklace pattern translation

2012-01-11 Thread Sue
me understand what the instructions are, but this downloaded just the picture and brief written in the original language. I am also appreciated the translation as it has made it more of a possibilty that I could try it:-) Sue T Dorset UK Susan wrote: Thanks also to the translators who have

[lace] Christmas Card

2012-01-06 Thread Sue Duckles
Hi All Just to let Merie know that the card rung its way across to the UK and arrived safely this morning! It's a beautiful tatted bell of her own design. I seem to remember that you forgot to take a photo (as did I of mine) so as soon as I can locate my camera I'll take one!! Sue

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

2012-01-03 Thread Sue
. Sue T In Wild and windy Dorset UK where the 70mph winds and rain are just easing after a 12 hour storm. Robin, you are exactly right! I teach sock classes at my LYS, and wear my knitted lace socks to inspire people. Now the word is out that I make bobbin lace, and the shop owner has asked me

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

2012-01-02 Thread Sue Duckles
' as members!! Every meeting we have a table where people show what they've made since the last meeting, and it is usually covered in all sorts of things, from lace through knitting to cards!! Do other groups do this as well?? Sue in East Yorks On 2 Jan 2012, at 21:40, robinl...@socal.rr.com robinl

Re: [lace] Lace Exchange

2012-01-02 Thread Sue Duckles
, iridescent, etc that I can lay my fingers on!! Sue in East Yorks On 2 Jan 2012, at 21:52, Jane Viking Swanson wrote: Hi Spiders, I received my other lace exchange piece last week but haven't had a chance to write. Sue Duckles sent a beautiful lace snowflake with a silver snowflake sequin

[lace] colour run

2012-01-01 Thread Sue
continue to wear it in the future. Thank you for your good ideas and advice. 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

RE: Snakes was [lace] making lace with my granddaughter

2012-01-01 Thread Sue
it ( the pillow, not his head) He now admits he might have been wrong. 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://community.webshots.com/user

Re: [lace] needle lace jewelry

2011-12-30 Thread Sue
sitting straight again:-). Sue T Dorset UK Lauren I can't recall seeing any wire needle lace (wire bobbin lace is fairly common). But metallic looking threads could certainly be used. There are a few examples among the NEEDLELACETALK photos. http://needlelacetalk.ning.com/photo Once on that page

Re: [lace] Colour run/ modesty panel

2011-12-29 Thread Sue
birthday so I can wear it out:-) I have been looking at the new fashions, some gorgious, some very pretty and others not so good. I might have to hunt down some clothing I have had hiding in my wardrobe for a while. I might just manage to be a little bit fashionable for a change, grin Sue T

Re: [lace] Fwd: Modisty panel

2011-12-29 Thread Sue
. I am considering doing one of these anyway so it will work with other tops (lots of them seem to be lower than my really confortable sit. I dont have the ample curves to give it the full glory. Sue T In very wet and very windy Dorset today As I read the replies to this question a thought

Re: [lace] Needlelace question

2011-12-29 Thread Sue Babbs
I like architect's linen more, but sticky backed plastic (e.g. for covering books) works ok, and you can just stick it over your design Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Jill T Does anyone know where I can get some architects linen from? Alternatively - what do

Re: [lace] Fwd: Modisty panel

2011-12-29 Thread Sue
Thank you Alice and everyone, I can see how I can make this work now. Sue T It the lace panel is tacked on 'behind' the opening, the lace can be a rectangle that's a tad wider and longer than the opening. The extra on the edges just lies behind the garment edges. It makes it look like you

[lace] Re: Christmas exchange

2011-12-29 Thread Sue Duckles
!! Sue in Brough, East Yorkshire, where the sun is shining! - 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] Colour run

2011-12-28 Thread Sue
to start. Maybe a paper pattern shape drawn with some seam allowed extra? 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

Re: [lace] Colour run

2011-12-28 Thread Sue
nice padded ones) to keep them on. I do smooth and flatten the lace on the napkins in this way while damp and usually iron/press while damp as well, so will keep that in mind for the top. I had wondered about the shape pulling on the garment rather than sitting well, myself. Sue T, in sunny

[lace] removing red dye

2011-12-28 Thread Sue
Thank you all, undies washed and straps and body clean and white, just a very slight tinge of pink on a small inner piece that will wash out next time I think. Red Top still on hanger waiting for me to pluck up courage to wash it. Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] removing red dye

2011-12-27 Thread Sue
off my undies please. I haven't done anything with them yet, so no mistakes so far:-) I do have some of those vanish sheets in my cupboard, I wonder if that will keep the colours right and remove the pink stain from my undies? Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email

Fw: [lace] removing red dye

2011-12-27 Thread Sue
. Thank you for all the suggestions though. Sue T Dear Sue, I've had the same problem and while I can't tell you how to stop the red from running, I find that the red came out of the undies with the next wash. I'll be interested to see what others say about the red top, but I think I was told

[lace-chat] removing red dye

2011-12-27 Thread Sue
my undies please. I haven't done anything with them yet, so no mistakes so far:-) I do have some of those vanish sheets in my cupboard, I wonder if that will keep the colours right and remove the pink stain from my undies? Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk To unsubscribe send email to majord

Re: [lace] Seasons greetings

2011-12-23 Thread Sue
Yes, from me too, thank you all very much for all the help and advise I have received this year, with the receipt of my Arachne Lace exchange yesterday. All the very best to everyone in this season, hoping you all have a special time, celebrating in your own special way. Sue T Dorset UK Hi

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

2011-12-23 Thread Sue
Yes, from me too, thank you all very much for all the help and advise I have received this year, with the receipt of my Arachne Lace exchange yesterday. All the very best to everyone in this season, hoping you all have a special time, celebrating in your own special way. Sue T Dorset UK Hi

[lace] exchange

2011-12-22 Thread Sue
Received a lovely card today with a lace tree ornament in the shape of a Xmas tree from Julie de Loe in Canada ( I think as she forgot to sign it) Thank you Julie Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

Re: [lace] The Christmas exchange

2011-12-20 Thread Sue Babbs
I loved that pattern too - and if Jean and you are happy to share I would really like it. It is one of the cleverest lace nativity scenes I have ever seen Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Janis Savage Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 12:32 PM To: Lyn Bailey

[lace-chat] Fw: Santa In Birthday Suit

2011-12-19 Thread Sue Babbs
Forgive me if you think it is too graphic. Merry Christmas Adults only NUDE SANTA Scroll down to see the nude Santa * * *

Re: [lace] Manos lace weight yarn

2011-12-18 Thread Sue Duckles
have to imagine the knitting with the smooth side facing you, now it's easy to work out which way the yarn moves Get my drift?? Sue in East Yorkshire On 18 Dec 2011, at 21:20, Clay Blackwell wrote: I would strongly encourage her to learn to work from graphs, as they are so much easier

Re: [lace] Manos lace weight yarn

2011-12-18 Thread Sue Babbs
I use one of the cross-stitch embroidery metal boards and magnets to follow the pattern when using a graph. The magnet covers up the row above the one I am working. This way I can see what stitches I should be working into what stiches on the row below. Sue sueba...@comcast.net

Re: [lace] webshots

2011-12-17 Thread Sue Duckles
Alternatively switch to either Linux or Mac!!! VBG Sue in East Yorkshire On 17 Dec 2011, at 16:04, Agnes Boddington wrote: Hello Jane all Webshots has a lot of rubbish on it, such as you are our 100.000th visitor - Click here - never ever do! When you want to go to a link in a message

Re: [lace] Shawl finished

2011-12-15 Thread Sue
What a lovely gift, she is going to Love it. Thank you for the pictures:-) Sue T Dorset, UK, cold but sunny Last night I finished a Torchon shawl for my daughter for Christmas. When I started it 2 moths ago, I was not sure whether it would be for Christmas 2011 or 2012, but I did it, and am

Re: [lace] Shawl finished

2011-12-15 Thread Sue Duckles
Can we guess what Santa's giving Monique then?? LOL See you tonight (No praying for that slippery white stuff) Sue in East Yrks On 15 Dec 2011, at 12:53, Agnes Boddington wrote: Last night I finished a Torchon shawl for my daughter for Christmas. When I started it 2 moths ago, I

RE: [lace] Hello

2011-12-14 Thread Sue
Yes, I got that too Daphne, and my computer said threat blocked so it went straight into the trash bin Sue - 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] Whose that on my garden

2011-12-11 Thread Sue
holiday season. My all your lacemaking be spectacular. 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 to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user

Re: [lace] Lace Exhibition in Birmingham

2011-12-10 Thread Sue Babbs
Knowing I'm not going opt be able to get to this, I thought I'd search the internet. The exhibition's website has an impressive picture of what looks like the main hall, showing the scale of some of the pieces: http://lostinlace.org.uk/ Sue sueba...@comcast.net - To unsubscribe send email

Re: [lace] roller pillows

2011-12-09 Thread Sue
trailer caravan, which was why we invested in this pillow. I have noticed that I tend to keep the leashes a bit longer than my norm, as it just felt right and I am using the childrens (curly pipecleaner type things) to hold the bobbins in groups and out of the way. Sue T, thank you for all help

Re: [lace] roller pillows

2011-12-09 Thread Sue
I also have used the stitch holders, but have recently found these craft things (still cant remember what they are called:-) are kinder on my spangles and also I can take a pair from either end where the stitch holders had to be emptied from one direction only. Sue T Hi Sue and Arachnids

Re: [lace] roller pillows

2011-12-09 Thread Sue
than they were. Sue T Pipe cleaners! Sometimes called 'chenille straws.' What a good idea for limited space, Sue :) On Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 4:28 AM, Sue hurwitz...@btinternet.com wrote: I also have used the stitch holders, but have recently found these craft things (still cant remember what

RE: [lace] Picots - so hard to change

2011-12-08 Thread Sue
Hi David, like you I was taught 5t pin 2t never questioned it before, but will certainly give it a try on the next picots that I do. Bye the way, I never saw the poppies finished, did you post a picture, did I miss it somehow? Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord

Re: [lace] Re: roller pillow and lace

2011-12-08 Thread Sue
battered by wild winds and rain at the moment. Sue T, having a wet week in weymouth Sue wrote: Once I have used up this thread I am planning on designing and making a wider and longer strip of lace for a tablecloth edge As someone with a couple of travel pillows might I suggest that you try a wider

Re: [lace] Re: roller pillow and lace

2011-12-08 Thread Sue
as it could be a work in progress for years, like some other things:-) Perhaps you could take a photo of your swedish pillow? Sue T 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

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