[lace] Prince George's Honiton Lace

2013-10-23 Thread Sue Fink
Thank you Adele, for posting about this charming video! I did enjoy seeing it and isn't it wonderful that I can view it in the far flung empire!! (New Zealand) Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Lace Guild Magazine

2013-05-02 Thread Sue Fink
My Lace magazine arrived in my letter box today, in this far flung outpost of what used to be the Empire!! In other words, New Zealand!! Well done Lace Guild. Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Lace Magazine

2012-07-31 Thread Sue Fink
I am a very happy Lace Guild member today!!! After the long delay to the last issue, I received my copy of the current issue today!!! Less than a week after the Guild notified me it had been posted! Well done Lace Guild. Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] Lace Magazine

2012-07-12 Thread Sue Fink
that my mag had not yet arrived was that I was aware that subs were due and I usually paid mine by the end of June. Hopefully they won't take us off the mailing list just yet!! Sincerely, Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[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

[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

[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] 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] 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] Docents

2011-02-13 Thread Sue Fink
I have now seen the word 'docents' on Arachne a few times and I am ashamed to say I haven't a clue what it means!! Could someone explain? Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand Where it is still lovely hot summer - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace] Posh Bags and securing threads

2010-10-10 Thread Sue Fink
, thus making a little pocket to hold the bobbins in their own little home. I haven't lost a bobbin since!! Sue Fink, in Masterton, New Zealand - hey, this is supposed to be Spring, not Winter again!! _ I am using the Free version of SPAMfighter http://www.spamfighter.com/len

[lace] Spangling

2010-09-24 Thread Sue Fink
them to pull the spangle together and to hold it while I press the crimps together. Hope this makes sense; it works for me!! Sue Fink in Masterton, New Zealand, where the sun is actually shining after 10 days of cold, rain and wind!!! _ I am using the Free version of SPAMfighter

[lace] Erica McLeod

2010-09-07 Thread Sue Fink
together. Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand _ I am using the Free version of SPAMfighter http://www.spamfighter.com/len .. SPAMfighter has removed 1090 of my spam emails to date. Do you have a slow PC? http://www.spamfighter.com/SLOW-PCfighter?cid=sigen Try free scan

[lace] Kant Translation

2010-05-01 Thread Sue Fink
said. Other items have been given a translation, but apparently not the editorial. We feel it is strange that an English translation of the editorial was not included. Or have we just missed it somewhere?? Perhaps someone can point us to where to find it! Sue Fink Masterton, New Zealand

[lace] Many thanks

2009-06-28 Thread Sue Fink
is slightly technophobic and gets me to do her enquiries, but I am making her do the actual purchase as a learning curve Once more many thanks for the replies. Sue Fink Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Manual for Sluis and Withof Duchesse Laces

2009-06-27 Thread Sue Fink
they are wishing to off load? Sincerely, Sue Fink Frigid Masterton, New Zealand _ I am using the Free version of SPAMfighter http://www.spamfighter.com/len .. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 643 of my spam emails to date. The Professional version

[lace] Felt on big pillows

2009-05-08 Thread Sue Fink
'umble apologies Janice. Happy Mothers Day to those of you who will be enjoying some pampering tomorrow. That is what I like, blow the pressies, just pamper me!! Sincerely, Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand _ I am using the Free version of SPAMfighter http

[lace] Big pillows

2009-05-06 Thread Sue Fink
about rounding the edges. Just so much valuable information comes off this list - it is never ending!! Thanks everyone. Sincerely, Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand where it is sunny today, but the forecasters are saying awful things will happen this weekend. Winter is here much too soon

[lace] Creaky Majordomo

2009-04-14 Thread Sue Fink
there will be some! Who knows about these things? Should we be talking to Liz about it and seeing what can be done and can we help in some way. Sincerely, Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand _ I am using the Free version of SPAMfighter http://www.spamfighter.com/len .. We

[lace] Majordomo

2009-04-14 Thread Sue Fink
Thank you, Avital, for the reassurance. Like so many of you there is no way I would want to change this list and I am pleased that Avital feels there is no need to look at updating. My concern was just that so many things in computerland become obsolete and don't work on newer computers, that

[lace] Happy Birthday to Us!!

2009-04-12 Thread Sue Fink
, chatting, traders, chatting, eating, chatting and even a small bit of formal business! It is so lovely to be part of such a wonderful group of ladies from throughout our country! Anyway, Happy Birthday to us all wherever we are!! Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand where we have had some

[lace] Aussie Fires

2009-02-09 Thread Sue Fink
Kevin Rudd is right on and I do hope they catch these arsonists, if that is what has started it all. Lots of love and kisses from your neighbours. Sue Fink In Masterton, New Zealand, where we had rain last night for the first time in ages _ I am using the Free version

[lace] Webshots

2009-01-08 Thread Sue Fink
G'day all, Thank you, Tamara, for giving us the addy for the webshots. This address is so frequently asked for that I wonder if it would be a good idea for Avital to include it with the instructions for unsubscribing that appears several times in each Digest? Sue Fink, In sweltering hot

[lace] Cats on Pillows

2008-12-28 Thread Sue Fink
so perhaps she was past it. For all that though I find the worst problem is that their hairs get worked into the lace and don't show up until I wash it when I find all these little black blobs and have to spend hours easing them out!! All the best for 2009 everyone! Lotza luv Sue Fink

[lace] Guidelines for non lacemaking judges of lace

2008-10-14 Thread Sue Fink
bring some good ideas into us. Please help us with your ideas!! Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand _ I am using the Free version of SPAMfighter for Personal use. SPAMfighter has removed 359 of my spam emails to date. Try SPAMfighter http://www.spamfighter.com/len for free now! The Trial

[lace] large patterns

2008-10-04 Thread Sue Fink
up the pillow and still having to stretch a long way. The main thing is to use a method that allows YOU to be comfortable as you work and to enjoy it! Just my 2 cents worth! Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand _ I am using the Free version of SPAMfighter for Personal use. SPAMfighter has

[lace] Alice's Trip

2008-07-26 Thread Sue Fink
, but I do really prefer the bone! Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand _ I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 101 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try SPAMfighter http://www.spamfighter.com/len for free now

[lace] Chartres

2008-07-19 Thread Sue Fink
bus back to Paris and perhaps if I had had time to ask someone I would have found it!! Perhaps in the intervening years there has been a decrease of interest in lace in the Chartres area, but it was once there!! Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand. _ I am using the free version

[lace] Binche

2008-06-21 Thread Sue Fink
can't stand) of lace and keeps my brain working!! Keep with it you will eventually enjoy it and the results are just beautiful and you get a real sense of accomplishment. All the best, Sue Fink Masterton, New Zealand PS we didn't have a book to start with, but did find the Syllabus from

[lace] Restrictions on export of bobbins

2008-06-07 Thread Sue Fink
from the UK with no problems as an individual, but it could be that auction houses have to comply with some rules about exporting their items. Just a thought, Sue Fink in Masterton, New Zealand, where winter is now making us pay for a lovely long hot summer!! _ I am using the free

[lace] Card Exchange

2008-01-09 Thread Sue Fink
to your poor people in colder climes. Sincerely, Sue Fink - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Tallies

2007-12-10 Thread Sue Fink
When I saw Betty's message asking Liz to post her tips for tallies I said Me too! Very loudly, so Liz would hear me across The Ditch!! Sue Fink, In Masterton NewZealand, where we are actually sweltering! - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] Bjarne Drew

2007-11-26 Thread Sue Fink
article about Bjarne and shows some of his costumes and also a picture of him at his pillow. It was lovely to read the article and realise that though Bjarne has disappeared from our ken, he is still happily making his costumes. Sue Fink In lovely sunny warm Masterton, New Zealand

[lace] IOLI Membership Renewals

2007-10-03 Thread Sue Fink
organisations only and not of this lovely information on lace sharing list. If one organisation is able to post these messages they all are, and there are untold numbers of them in the world. Sorry, but I do feel quite strongly about this. Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] IOLI Membership

2007-10-03 Thread Sue Fink
. Sorry, but I do feel quite strongly about this. Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] IOLI Membership

2007-10-03 Thread Sue Fink
on the matter as she is off for a lace weekend tomorrow and so looking forward to it!! Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Brenda's Raffle

2007-09-15 Thread Sue Fink
thanks Brenda. Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Hitting the reply Button

2007-07-07 Thread Sue Fink
this continual repetition of the same message. Moan over. Back to the lace! Love to all, Sue Fink, Masterton NZ. where it is freezing the brass monkeys if you get me!! - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL

[lace] Starting Binche

2007-06-26 Thread Sue Fink
in the the lace works for me. I also mark the diagram with a different pin when I finish for the day or I can have difficulty finding my place again. My advice is go for it - it is a challenge, but as we get older our brains need this and I do enjoy this more than doing Sudoku!!! Sue Fink

[lace] Copyright

2007-04-26 Thread Sue Fink
for someone to do this, but it would seem to be a way out of what is going to be an ever-growing and on-going problem for us!!! Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL

[lace] What am I doing?

2007-02-20 Thread Sue Fink
forward to this very much! Sue Fink Masterton, New Zealand, where our unofficial temperature yesterday was 32 celsius - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Thanks

2007-01-15 Thread Sue Fink
Many thanks to those of you who replied to my styrofoam suggestion for pinning the magic threads!!! I think Bev's idea of pinning to a piece of fabric is a good one and I will try it when I get around to actually using magic threads (which I do intend to do at some stage). Sue Fink Masterton

[lace] Sorry!! Magic Threads

2007-01-15 Thread Sue Fink
Sorry everyone! Especially Alice Howell!! I attributed the idea of pinning Magic Threads to Bev; it should have been Alice. Humble apologies, Alice. Sue Fink Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace] New Zealand Lacemakers

2007-01-15 Thread Sue Fink
This site is gradually being constructed, but does alreay contain quite a lot of useful information about the NZ Lace Society. Sue Fink Masterton, New Zealand, Member of the Committee of NZLS - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace] Magic Threads

2007-01-13 Thread Sue Fink
etc. I wonder if it would help to pin them into a strip of styrofoam. It seems to me that it would then be an easy matter to move them around the pillow as the work progressed!! Does this sound a good idea? I would appreciate comments. Sue Fink Masterton New Zealand, where finally we

[lace] Its all over now!

2007-01-01 Thread Sue Fink
as it would not have been used in England when the lacemakers where about. So she asked the obvious!!! What about the Italians then!! I told her I didn't think the Italians put names on their bobbins; but of course I could be wrong; does anyone know the answer to this? Sue Fink, still shivering

[lace] Chiara's Bobbin

2007-01-01 Thread Sue Fink
, I shall have to look into that as an option!! Sue Fink Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Wedding horseshoes

2006-12-11 Thread Sue Fink
and imagined it!!! I am trying to confirm that a piece of lace is actually machine made, rather than hand and the only bit that really looks different to hand made is the half stitch area between some petals! Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand Thank you Aussies, for sending us a nice hot sunny day

[lace] Half Stitch with three threads or pairs?

2006-12-08 Thread Sue Fink
A while ago I came across some information about half stitch using more than the usual two pairs. I am not sure if it was on this list!! or in a book!! Can anyone else remember if it was on Arachne and/or does anyone have any information about this stitch? Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand

[lace] Kniplebrevet

2006-07-27 Thread Sue Fink
Many thanks to the many who replied to my request for the e-mail for kniplebrevet. This has been very helpful, thanks once again Arachnids of the world! Sue Fink Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace] Mangling Lace

2006-07-20 Thread Sue Fink
I was pleased to see this topic raised again. A friend has mangled her lace and been very thrilled with the result. She said that she put a towel under it when she did it, but I get the impression on the list that perhaps you do it straight on the flat surface. Comments please? Sue Fink

[lace] Replies to messages

2006-07-11 Thread Sue Fink
are getting quite long because of the constant hitting of the reply button Sorry to moan! Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Susan Bobbins

2005-12-20 Thread Sue Fink
much luck in collecting Veronica, Rochelle, Jorja and Chiara! Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Lace in New Zealand

2005-12-04 Thread Sue Fink
. If you came as far down the North Island as Masterton, I would love to meet you! Sue Fink Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Help with Translation

2005-09-07 Thread Sue Fink
that thrives on this list has come to the fore. Thanks so much all. Sue Fink in Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Need Help with Translation!

2005-09-06 Thread Sue Fink
doesn't have the book is able to help. Please reply to me off list. Many thanks Sue Fink in Masterton New Zealand, where it should be the dying weeks of winter, but has been summer instead and the bulbs and blossom are all weeks earlier than usual! - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace] A couple of things

2005-06-21 Thread Sue Fink
to order a book sight unseen these days! Sincerely, Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Help Please!

2005-05-14 Thread Sue Fink
the address in the magazine!) Can anyone help with the correct address? I will try once more then it will be a question of reverting to snail mail I think! Sincerely, Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL

[lace] Was seeking Help!

2005-05-14 Thread Sue Fink
. Not sure if its the technology or if they keep changing their address! Whatever it does rather take the pleasure out of things! Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL

[lace] Kant

2005-05-03 Thread Sue Fink
another in March and I would have expected to receive it by now! Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Overlapping Joins

2005-04-16 Thread Sue Fink
of the pattern which usually has a cloth stitch area running the whole length of the edge! This is the area that I find s difficult to do and just cant get to look neat! Any ideas anyone? HELP! Sue Fink Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing

[lace] travel Ristrictions

2005-04-16 Thread Sue Fink
they are. It is as well to check with any airline before travelling as the restrictions are always changing! Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand Chocoholic extraordinaire! - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Black Leaves

2005-01-22 Thread Sue Fink
Hi all, I am aware that different dyes can affect thread and have noticed with wool particularly, that black can make the fibres seem stiffer. Do you think this could happen with the thread being used for the black leaves? And so make them harder to get smooth. Sue Fink, in Masterton, New

[lace] Any contacts in Tadworth?

2004-09-18 Thread Sue Fink
wonder if there is anyone closer in Tadworth? Please reply to me privately if you know of anyone. I will be unsubcribing before I leave here, but intend to re-subscribe once I get to England, can't go three months with out my daily dose of Arachne! Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand

[lace] Survey

2004-07-03 Thread Sue Fink
, Sue Fink Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Sisters

2004-07-03 Thread Sue Fink
which one started first! She did!) and unknown to each other. While it has become an addiction for me, Mag only makes it occasionally, though following her visit to me last year she has been making more of it! Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace] V A Book and Postagess

2004-05-08 Thread Sue Fink
and A and see if there is a cheaper way of sending it out here. From NZ we can send Economy Air which is supposed to take 45 days but usually takes much less and is also cheaper. Sue Fink Masterton, New Zealand Apologies for the length of this one! - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace] IOLI Previews

2004-01-15 Thread Sue Fink
) but I look forward to joining you all in enjoying the magazine! Sue Fink Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Item on E-bay

2004-01-08 Thread Sue Fink
. Its quite a pretty piece all the same, but Maltese? I think not. What do others think? Sue Fink in Masterton New Zealand where its been 30 degrees for days and we are only allowed to use hand held hoses and have to watch our well loved gardens slowly die. Will go and bury myself in some lace

[lace] Bobbinlace site

2003-12-16 Thread Sue Fink
unsubscribed when I started to find the messages from India were taking over! Sincerely, Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand Festive greetings to one and all for whatever celebrations you enjoy at this time of the year - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] Help with Valenciennes

2003-11-28 Thread Sue Fink
be appreciated. Sincerely, Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Lace in NZ

2003-11-03 Thread Sue Fink
if the person who wishes to make contact would like to e-mail me privately I can supply e-mail addresses and also contacts for the groups in the area that the enquirer is going to. Sincerely, Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line

[lace] Insect Pins

2003-10-01 Thread Sue Fink
I got my insect pins from Theo Brejaart and find him very easy to deal with from this distance, so I suppose the Uk people would also have no trouble! Usual disclaimer, just a very satisfied customer. Sue Fink Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing

[lace] Old pillow on e-bay

2003-08-25 Thread Sue Fink
Am I right in thinking that the lace on this pillow is being worked around the middle? Thanks Jean for putting up this URL. Why do I always disconnect before I read Arachne. I should know better, coz there is nearly always an interesting URL to go to! Sue F. Masterton, New Zealand - To

[lace] Suspect Bobbin Winder on E-bay

2003-08-01 Thread Sue Fink
perhaps the vendor is not too sure of his/her self. Very strange!! Sue Fink Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Engineering Felt

2003-07-22 Thread Sue Fink
work, but we have been in the habit of using it on our pillows. Sue Fink, Masterton, New Zealand - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]