Do tell Alex.. what's the comment??
Sue in EY
On 22 Apr 2009, at 21:37, Alex Stillwell wrote:
Dear Maureen
Welcome. It's about time you joined us. I would make one of my usual
comments
- but perhaps not.
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Now why do we get the impression you like Binche Clay???
Sue in EY
On 22 Apr 2009, at 22:09, Clay Blackwell wrote:
Greetings, lacemakers!
Martina's query about where to upload photographs prompted me to put
some pictures on WebShots. For some reason, the folder I created
several years
On 20 Apr 2009, at 23:34, Brenda Paternoster wrote:
a, hankie edging - cotton, silk, linen
b, table mat/doiley - cotton, linen
c, collar - cotton, silk, linen
d, wall hanging - cotton, silk, linen, rayon
e, cushion cover - Cotton
f, baby dress trimming - cotton
g, pictorial piece to be framed -
Is it on the website then Vivienne?
Sue in EY
On 21 Apr 2009, at 12:11, viviennewal...@aol.com wrote:
Hi all, I think someone should point out Rayon is not a synthetic
thread,
like Nylon, but a man made thread made from trees. As many of you
know I use
the Rayon in many of my patterns,
'lurking'but
who knows this may not last long
As a question, does anyone have another favourite lace item, or
items, they would take.I think mine would have to be bobbins,
with pillow(s) attached, of course.
Over to you
Maureen
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Maureen's away now for the weekend. I'll answer for her for now
She's based in East Yorkshire and is Agnes my lace teacher!! (I
think she's on here because she wants to 'check up on us' LOL
Sue in EY
On 17 Apr 2009, at 22:15, Sue wrote:
Welcome to the list Maureen, you did not
Either Rosalibre or Milanese book for me please, and can I sneak in
the complete Chronicles of Narnia or Discworld books too. I know.
I'll bind them all together!!
Sue in EY
On 16 Apr 2009, at 19:02, Susan Reishus wrote:
Hard question to answer, but query is:
If there was a fire and
I would agree with this. There is something really special about
Arachne that doesn't seem to happen in any other group. However, it
is possible to set up groups on Yahoo which are moderated, and people
can only join if approved, it seems though that the discussions on
those groups are,
Very interesting answers though Brenda. It does show that most of us
'multitask'!!
Sue in EY
On 13 Apr 2009, at 11:23, Brenda Paternoster wrote:
Replies to my little survey have stopped coming in so I've
downloaded the results file and put it together as a webpage at
I think it's likely that the yellowing was more caused by the fact
that the starch was taken from vegetable matter. It wasn't until the
1850's that Reckitts introduced blueing to washing in order to
counteract the yellowing left by repeated starching.
Sue in EY
On 10 Apr 2009, at 20:36,
Potatoes much frosted will make very good starch, though it is a shade
darker in color. All coarse clothes requiring to be stiffened, where
whiteness is no object, may be done with starch made from potatoes
greatly penetrated with frost. The best method of making potatoes into
starch is to
_To Wash and Starch Lawns._
Lawns may be done in the same manner as the former, only observe to
iron them on the wrong side, and use gum arabic water instead of
starch and, according to what has been directed for sarcenets, any
colored silks may be starched, abating or augmenting the
I suppose that the other thing we should remember is that back in the
1600's, heating water was a laborious process, so clothing and bodies
were not washed that regularly. Indeed the elizabethans used threads
(like cotton wool, but thicker) in bone holders with holes in (they
looked like
As a leftie also, I will say that I find it fairly easy to follow
written instructions (unless it involves housework) I like the
message on Clay's sisters teeshirt too! For those of you who are not
left handed I say this.
Don't try to understand us, you'll never manage it.
Have we all forgotten Sheila Brown's books on starts and finishes in
Torchon, Bucks and Beds? I'm sure they're still available. I'm also
sure she'll tell us where from if we ask. I seem to remember that Jo
Firth, Pat at Roseground and SMP do stock them in England.
Sue in EY
On 3 Apr
Morning All
Just to put in my 2 pennorth I started to teach myself around 3
years ago, from a book. the first piece of lace I produced was
abysmal! But I was proud of it! I then joined a couple of Lace
Groups and found that one of them had a class. I started going, my
Maureen, our teacher, calls that fudging the result!!
Sue in EY
On 2 Apr 2009, at 10:02, Brenda Paternoster wrote:
Wangling is sorting out a mess, not necessarily undoing the
mistake(s) but compensating by perhaps leaving out a pair less or a
pair more somewhere else to get all the pairs
Brenda, isn't Claire's Lace the people that took over Tim Parkers
business?
It may be that they have a little left
Sue in EY
On 28 Mar 2009, at 20:41, Brenda Paternoster wrote:
Claire's Lace stocks Fresia and Bockens
http://www.claireslace.co.uk/
Tim Parker's website comes up but he
I've just been watching our local low competence railway tree
contractors back in the area.. now we've spent the last hour or so
watching them.. making sure there was no repeat of last year. I
wonder why they've given our garden a VERY wide berth?!!
Regards
Sue.
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To All Mothers out there!
It's Mothering Sunday in the UK, so I thought I'd wish everyone
everything they would wish for themselves!
Sue in EY
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Ours was perfectly legal too. However the French authorities obviously
decided it would do in his cabinet 'You are not allowed more than
100ml liquid in cabin luggage!'. I proved that we'd bought it in the
duty free in Havana, but we were NOT allowed it and it was
confiscated! I'm
Morning All
Just got back to the computer. Went to school this morning to find
that my standby patrol was there so I had a morning off!! I
stayed tho and chatted to him. I don't think any of the parents there
missed me!
Right. crocodiles. on the 2nd day there we went on the
Evening All
Am saying Good Night to you all. My computer is now being switched
off and I'm going at 4.30 tomorrow morning to Cuba!!! See you all on
the 9th/10th March!
Byee
Sue in East Yorkshire, soon to be Cuba for 11 days holiday.
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Vivienne save your money!!
Is this what you were looking for??
http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/info/crochet-hook-conversion.html
http://www.crochettreasures.com/conversion.htm
http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/includes/chart_crochethookconversion.php
The Canadian/UK seem to be the old
Vivienne save your money!!
Is this what you were looking for??
http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/info/crochet-hook-conversion.html
http://www.crochettreasures.com/conversion.htm
http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/includes/chart_crochethookconversion.php
The Canadian/UK seem to be the old
I agree the patterns are gorgeous Carolina!!
Well Done!
Sue
On 11 Feb 2009, at 17:34, Daphne Martin wrote:
Thankyou Carolina for such lovely patterns.
It is much appreciated. Daphne Norfolk England
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I got this from my uncle in Perth, W Australia they are ok, apart
from a few bush fires, but he's talking about the fires in Sout Aus
Victoria.
latest news on bush fires 65 comfimed dead 750 homes lost whole towns
wiped out it is aincredable one fire started by fag but and
of it, even though it is not perfect, and I have
uploaded a photo on Arachne as Sue Duckles
told me to do.
I also uploaded a photo of a 15cm diameter mat i did about 12 years
ago, when I had my first bout of lace making.
I went to a mixed needlecraft class, where there was one other
person who
Yes!! That's what makes it sound such a worth watching film!!
Sue in EY
On 22 Jan 2009, at 19:15, scotl...@aol.com wrote:
The film is definitely taking the mick out of Morris dancing - and
Hollywood
(to a lesser extent). Did anyone look at the cast list?!
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Evening All
Ah well there was the ha'penny (1/2d), penny (1d) thre'penny bit
(3d), sixpence, shilling (s) also known as a bob, florin (2s), half
crown (2/6 - 2s 6d), crown (5s), ten bob note (10s), and the pound!!
And even earlier there was the farthing (1/4d)!! Of course then there
Hello All Arachneans
First of all ... Thanks Janice!! The pin and it's accompanying 'bits'
arrived safely this morning! The pin is gorgeous, and the striver
pins very useful! I love the scissor fob, it will be attached to my
scissors later! The fob colour and the pin colours are my
Hello fellow Arachneans
Earlier I sent the message below out...
I didn't mean OIDFA. I did mean IOLI. So, thanks to the IOLI
members who donated the items!! (Sorry Clay, slip of the
fingers... or the brain cell - it was a blonde moment darlings!!)
Mind you, I'm sure there are
Hello All Arachneans
First of all ... Thanks Janice!! The pin and it's accompanying 'bits'
arrived safely this morning! The pin is gorgeous, and the striver
pins very useful! I love the scissor fob, it will be attached to my
scissors later! The fob colour and the pin colours are my
Hello fellow Arachneans
Earlier I sent the message below out...
I didn't mean OIDFA. I did mean IOLI. So, thanks to the IOLI
members who donated the items!! (Sorry Clay, slip of the
fingers... or the brain cell - it was a blonde moment darlings!!)
Mind you, I'm sure there are
Morning All
I just realised I replied privately to Agnes. (and I guess-timated
it was 4 3/4 not too bad for a guess!!) Anyway, she was being
cheeky!!!
Sue in EY
On 21 Jan 2009, at 03:03, Tamara P Duvall wrote:
It's easiest to remember that a foot is 30cm and that there are
Must admit, as I'd decided to do a different pattern to Agnes, I
managed to finish one petal (for practice only... I was set a
challenge by the teacher to get it finished so they could show how to
finish off!!...) That petal is definitely in the 'here's my first
practice' category!!!
I
WOW!! And I nearly missed it!! I was reading the emails this
morning, and at first thought that the names were missing from the
email and then suddenly spotted my email address!!
It will have place of pride on my pillow bag!!
Sue in EY
On 13 Jan 2009, at 02:05, Janice Blair wrote:
I'm having the same problem Janice!
So, here goes:
Sue Duckles
8 Railway Cottages
Brough
East Yorkshire
HU15 1EN
England
Thanks
Sue
On 13 Jan 2009, at 18:08, Janice Blair wrote:
Sue,
Can you send me your mailing address. Sorry to post this to lace
chat but my
emails to Sue are coming
Just been to have a look Jenny. Love the Arrow Bag!!
However. hope you get the surgeon sorted (make him promise to sort
it out!!!) Must be awful for you. Good luck, and hope you get back
to the lace soon!!
Sue in EY
On 10 Jan 2009, at 11:44, Jenny Brandis wrote:
The last two
Share please Sally!! Sounds really interesting!
Sue in EY
On 8 Jan 2009, at 15:53, Sally Schoenberg wrote:
Hi Alex,
I suggest you mangle your tablecloth. If this were 100 years ago,
all linen tablecloths, woven or lace, would be mangled as a matter
of course. Linen threads are
I say the same!!
Sue in East Yorkshire
On 1 Jan 2009, at 15:02, Sue wrote:
Just to wish all my fellow spiders a very Happy, Healthy and
Prosperous New
Year
Happy Lacing in 2009
Sue M Harvey
Norfolk UK
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Oh Jean, can I join you on that soap box please??
I too am not religious, and although I'll wish people a merry
christmas (yes with small letters) I too much prefer 'Greetings of the
Season'! When I worked in the local shop we were only closed on
Christmas Day, AND one of the other shops
Hi Alice et al
1. That much snow?? England grinds to a standstill with 1/2 an
inch!!! We don't get a White Christmas (AGAIN!!)
2. Where did you get the rosalibre butterfly from? (says Sue being
rather nosey and having fallen in love with rosalibre)
Have a GREAT christmas one and
I've got that book!! LOL Should have thought of looking in there!!
(That's me having a 'blonde' moment and I'm allowed to say that
because my daughter is) Pleased you found the cluster.
So far I've made the flower but it was in the wrong thread so it
looks a bit silly, but
Fantastic news Martina!! Here's hoping 2009 will be better!!
Sue in EY
On 23 Dec 2008, at 07:22, martina.dewi...@web.de wrote:
Hello,
I just wanted to share my relieve with you.
Yesterday DD Dorothee was to her 1st annual checkup after her brain
surgery last Dec.
The doctors say, her
Got it from the link at the bottom Janice. It's wonderful!! Thanks!
Sue in EY
On 18 Dec 2008, at 14:40, Janice Blair wrote:
My wonderful daughter found the pattern for me. I have had many
enquiries
since putting my request on the list so maybe Jenny will add
this .pdf to the
Arachne
Just been on Brenda's site to see todays offering (15th).
My husband wants the 'original recipe'!!
Sue in EY
On 15 Dec 2008, at 10:33, Brenda Paternoster wrote:
and a reminder that there's a link to the Advent calendar on my
homepage
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The cards are Fantastic!! Well done everyone! It's making me very
jealous that my lace isn't really to this standard yet maybe
I'l join in next year! (Can't wait for the pdf's)
Sue in a cold sunny East Yorkshire
On 10 Dec 2008, at 08:02, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have
Morning All
Now how long should it take to drive 5 miles? About 10 minutes?
Sounds reasonable doesn't it well this morning I left home
just after 8 as usual to drop my son off at school and get to Ferriby
for 8.30.The whole drive is 5 miles and I usually get to my school
at
Hi All
I've just had to write in and tell you all about my day today!! It's
been FANTASTIC!!! As a School Crossing Patrol (Lollipop Lady) I was
given the opportunity of working with 7 marvellous kids in school.
The kids are all Junior Road Safety Officers! Their objective is to
raise
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Looks like Comcast spam blocker gone faulty or something!!
Sue in EY
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To
At last Clay you've managed to interest my son in Lace!!! He loves
the whole stitch laces!!! (well sort of anyway the laces that
is)
Well Done!!
Sue in EY
On 10 Nov 2008, at 02:09, Clay Blackwell wrote:
Greetings, Spiders...
I've just received this link for a website which gives
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Avital, they're Brilliant!!! I've always wanted to have a go at that,
but never had anyone to show me how!!
Well Done!!
Sue in EY
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Devon Splits AND Cornish Pasties now you're really making me
hungry!!!
I adore them both! (but only good pasties) I'll have to 'have a
go' at these recipes!!
Sue in EY
On 10 Nov 2008, at 15:12, Janice Blair wrote:
Dee sent me the recipes for her no knead bread recipes. The last
Clay, have sent you an email directly as requested.
Let's hope your ISP has sorted themselves out spam indeed!!
Sue in EY
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From: Sue Duckles [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 10 November 2008 17:34:24 GMT
To: Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [lace] Clay
Ok Clay, I'll reply
Morning Spiders
Clay, I've sent you a few emails now, but they are coming back as
undeliverable!
Like the raffle entry for instance!
Do you have a problem with your inbox or is your ISP box full?
Sue in EY
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Well Done Sister Claire!! They look as though they were having fun!!
Sue in EY
On 6 Nov 2008, at 17:04, Sister Claire wrote:
Thanks again to everyone for your suggestions (and to two of you for
donations of equipment) for my two young Palestinian friends who
want to
learn to make lace. Some
Morning gentle spiders
My computer is about to be switched off for the last time before I
return from holiday. It's going into Apple to have the case
repaired! So, I would like to say a huge thankyou to both Carolina
and Antje for their help with the above museums.
Unfortunately (for
Hello Fellow Arachneans
Just asking are there any areas in the north of Spain (Barcelona
to the border) which are worth visiting for lace? I'm going (with the
family, unfortunately as far as lace is concerned) to Baqueira in the
Pyrenees for a week starting Friday. We're driving
Is this like milanese where, instead of cloth stitch over 2 pairs,
lift centre bobbins up, pass workers through, and split centre bobbins
and place on outside of the 2 original outside bobbins?
Sue in EY
On 19 Oct 2008, at 17:20, bev walker wrote:
Hello Sue and everyone
On Sun, Oct
Hello Fellow Arachneans
Just asking are there any areas in the north of Spain (Barcelona
to the border) which are worth visiting for lace? I'm going (with the
family, unfortunately as far as lace is concerned) to Baqueira in the
Pyrenees for a week starting Friday. We're driving
Heard on the radio.
A blonde dies and goes up to Heaven. She knocks on the Pearly Gates.
St Peter explains to her that it's really busy at the moment and says
that she must prove that she is worthy of coming into heaven.
The blonde asks what she should do. St Peter explains that he
Sending this to both groups as I know some don't subscribe to Chat.
Just to let you all know that Alan's funeral was held yesterday. I
attended to represent 'those lacemakers' who knew Alan know Sheila,
but couldn't attend for various reasons. The service was wonderful
the eulogy and
Sending this to both groups as I know some don't subscribe to Chat.
Just to let you all know that Alan's funeral was held yesterday. I
attended to represent 'those lacemakers' who knew Alan know Sheila,
but couldn't attend for various reasons. The service was wonderful
the eulogy and
That looks like a lot of oil Jane.
Sue in EY
On 24 Sep 2008, at 15:44, Jane O'Connor wrote:
Here's one for the sweet tooth.
Pumpkin Bars
4 well beaten eggs
1 cup
vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
1 cup pumpkin, cooked
2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon
salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking
Hello All
Kloeppelshop are the ones that did not email me back, but sent the
patterns to England as soon as I paid the full amount including german
postage by paypal!
Sue in EY
On 9 Sep 2008, at 14:49, Agnes Boddington wrote:
. I did find the ebay ID for the german shop: kloeppelshop and
Hi All
The ebay lace shop in Germany did not respond to my emails regarding
payment via paypal and delivery to England so I just paid them the
amount specified for German postage and they sent them!! Maybe that's
the case here too!
Sue in EY
On 8 Sep 2008, at 11:32, Agnes Boddington
Carol, just remember one never needs to apologize to friends, and a
problem shared is a problem halved and we are ALL your friends!
Good luck
Sue in EY
On 3 Sep 2008, at 21:04, Carol wrote:
Hello All,
I seem to be starting a lot of messages with apologies at the moment!
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You're Ok, house ok, neighbourhood ok, excellent. Has the stomach bug
gone?
Sue in EY
On 2 Sep 2008, at 01:04, Beth Mccasland wrote:
Gentile Spiders,
I rode out the storm at home (suburbs of New Orleans), had a LOT of
wind,
some rain. Lost power for about 10 hours. It's still very
Ha Ha so have I Betty!! I got one today! (thanks to all the
'explanations')
Sue in EY
On 2 Sep 2008, at 20:01, Clive Betty Rice wrote:
OK, OK, for the dozens (g) of you who privately and on list
corrected me, I *do* know the difference between the magnifier I
have and the monocle
And when it comes to the 'phishing' ones all we do is.. hover the
mouse over the link and the good old mac will tell us where it's
going! Not right?? delete!! No harm done to computer, emails or
anything else!! Pleased I've got a mac aren't you Tamara?
Sue in EY
On 2 Sep 2008, at
Hi All
I've recently finished Louise Colgan's humming bird... just uploaded a
photo to arachne webshots.
http://community.webshots.com/album/562969811lwzEvS
I think i've just found my new favourite lace in colour of course!!!
Sue in EY
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I can't see them now!!
Sue in EY
On 30 Aug 2008, at 15:53, Sue Babbs wrote:
Clicking on the link to the right of the picture where it said
delete seemed
to work! I think the notecards have gone now
Sue
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Hello Ann
There are instructions on Lori's website:
http://lace.lacefairy.com/Gallery/Winding.html
Hope this helps
Sue in EY
On 24 Aug 2008, at 22:39, ann.humphreys wrote:
I seem to remember some time ago someone describing how to make a
bobbin winder using string. I remember thinking it
And this on Carolina's site:
http://www.geocities.com/carolgallego/winder.html
Sue in EY
On 24 Aug 2008, at 22:39, ann.humphreys wrote:
I seem to remember some time ago someone describing how to make a
bobbin winder using string. I remember thinking it was a good idea
and intended to
Hi Bev
William Heath Robinson (1872 - 1944)
Robinson was an English cartoonist and illustrator, best-known for the
complicated and outlandish inventions he portrayed.
He was a brilliant satirical cartoonist and some of his 'inventions'
can be found on the net!
Hope this helps
Sue in
Agnes, Maureen may think you're mad we know it!! Now the thing
is... if you get more blocks how are you going to attach them to the
pillow??
Wonder what humble pie tastes like
Sue in EY
On 20 Aug 2008, at 14:36, Agnes Boddington wrote:
My lace teacher thinks I am mad, but I hope
Think Agnes has one of those, Mike makes them but she was probably
having a 'blonde' moment...
Sue in EY
On 20 Aug 2008, at 14:58, Sue Babbs wrote:
There are special little rollers you can get to wind it the length
of lace around and pin the roller to the far end of the top block,
The 'h' is always dropped in 'H'ull!! Not that far from where we live!!
So, maybe it is 'umble !!
Sue in EY
On 20 Aug 2008, at 19:34, Agnes Boddington wrote:
Since the sound h is often dropped in many dialects, and umble
was a humble meal anyway, the phrase was rebracketed
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Hope the knee and toe are ok. Pleased Megan is ok, but I bet she's
really shaken up! BTW, for those of you who don't know Agnes, I've
uploaded a photo of Megan on arachne webshots (Sue D's lace).
Just for the 'awww, poor pups' factor you understand!
Sue in EY
On 20 Aug 2008, at 19:36,
Do you mean this one Clay?
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=v4w4rdRlZWE
Sue in EY
On 19 Aug 2008, at 00:57, Clay Blackwell wrote:
I believe Achiem is the one who posted an URL for an excellent
video of how to do a hitch, and I'm surprised this hasn't been cited
in the current discussion.
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The chip pin readers in supermarkets now know whether a pin has been
issued for the card (particularly foreign ones) and will print out a
slip for signature if required. This also happens if the chip area of
the card is faulty.
Or at least it was like this last year!!
Sue in EY
On 17
LOL I was about to suggest the same book/film!! Great Minds think
Alike Jean!!
Sue in EY
On 16 Aug 2008, at 08:45, Jean Nathan wrote:
Could this be Charlie and the Giant Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl?
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Hi All
Went onto the site that Lenore suggested. Unfortunately it needs
plugins that my mac does not support Andrea, it's a shame you
don't live closer to East Yorkshire, I'd help you learn I'm
'totally' left handed too!! The only things I do right handed are
knitting and
Just one slight problem with that Pam. how to film it
Otherwise I'd love to!!
Sue in EY
On 12 Aug 2008, at 21:22, Pam Caldwell wrote:
Perhaps Sue in East Yorkshire could put the left-handed version on
ytube?
Pam in North Yorkshire.
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Thought you'd appreciate these hints
Sue
Before attempting to remove stubborn stains from a garment, always
circle the stain in permanent pen, so that when you remove the
garment from the washing machine you can easily locate the area of the
stain and check that it has gone.
Don't waste
Diana call them and give them your card details. They are very
forgiving!!
Sue in EY
On 10 Aug 2008, at 15:48, Diana Smith wrote:
The responses seem to confirm what I suspected - that I forgot to
renew.
With the best of intentions I always mean to send the cheque
straight away - ho
When Agnes says it's a long pricking she means it!! There isn't a
pillow long enough (unless David can find one) My tablemate is
still in the car. mainly because I have no lace on the pillow at the
moment... too busy with other things! Will be starting Louise Colgans
humming bird on
Evening All
I would agree with them too Brenda. Definitely stilettos and dorset
button edges! (Least that's what Mum would've used them for!)
Sue in East Yorks where we had an amazing thunderstorm last night!
On 1 Aug 2008, at 22:36, Brenda Paternoster wrote:
Thank you to Jean, Beth,
Hi All
On films you see people eating grits for breakfast. what on earth
are they? It took me long enough to figure out what hershey bars were!!
Sue in EY where it's threatening to rain!
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Aren't they gorgeous!! I've fallen in love with the brightly coloured
hot/cold necklace and earrings! Methinks I'll have to get back into
tatting!
Sue in a hot sticky East Yorkshire (Lovely!!!)
On 26 Jul 2008, at 13:00, Jenny Brandis wrote:
Have you seen these tatted jewellery at
Dear Lord
I pray for Wisdom, to understand a man.
Love, to forgive him and Patience for his moods
Because Lord, if I pray for Strength
I'll just Beat him to death!
Sue
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Evening Spiders
Mark, I wonder if it's a bradawl for a proddie or clippie rug... It
would need to be strong enough to poke holes in sacking and poke
either long or short lengths of fabric through the hole.
Sue in EY
On 16 Jul 2008, at 20:50, Mark, aka Tatman wrote
And now, I read my mail and find that Brenda has said the same thing!!!
Sue
On 16 Jul 2008, at 22:27, Sue Duckles wrote:
Evening Spiders
Mark, I wonder if it's a bradawl for a proddie or clippie rug... It
would need to be strong enough to poke holes in sacking and poke
either long
The different terms for the same type of rugs are listed here
http://www.prodigalrugs.com/history.html
Sue in EY
On 17 Jul 2008, at 00:53, bevw wrote:
Have not heard the term proddie or clippie rug, in North America we
have hooked rugs from colonial times (though how far back, I don't
Here's another couple of links one for a prodder (bradawl) and the
other showing a rug being made.
http://www.iriss.co.uk/Tools1.htm
http://www.wwmm.org/storie/storia.asp?id_storia=216pagina=14project=0
Sue in EY
On 17 Jul 2008, at 00:53, bevw wrote:
Have not heard the term proddie or
Heavens... that takes me back! I used to have to do that for my
Gran... grandad eventually made a gizmo for her (not sure what a swift
is, but it's probably similar) 4 arms with 'hands' on the end on a
revolving spindle. I used to love winding wool with that! See how
fast you could make
So, am I on my own when I say that I remember a time when my daughter
was little she'd fallen asleep and I was watching a video and
ironing while she was asleep when she woke up it dawned on me I'd
ironed and folded 22 terry towelling nappies!!!
Just to say, I don't do that now!!!
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