[lace] Left Handed Romanian Point Lace Tape

2010-09-29 Thread Susan Reishus
to make things too detailed, and assume they are more complicated than they are. Perhaps I will hear back later when I return from class, or in the AM. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] Re: lace and glue

2010-09-27 Thread Susan Reishus
, it tends to have some elasticity, and you may be surprised at how much you can gently pry from the surface.  Then use the technique you prefer.  Time is of the essence, but do it when calm (if possible). Sending good thoughts! Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Term Craft

2010-09-27 Thread Susan Reishus
the historic description raises the caliber to it's former glory.  Another example of how a words meaning shifts with time, location and use (not always ideally). Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

Re: [lace] using lace vs preserving it

2010-09-23 Thread Susan Reishus
want to get into a tussle with my sisters wanting it at some point.  I now have evidence of my work, as everything I have ever made (until very recently), has been gifted. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Re: Unwritten Rules - Spangling

2010-09-19 Thread Susan Reishus
find merging tools and techniques is helpful!  smile Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com

[lace] Postcard Swap

2010-09-05 Thread Susan Reishus
will send a scan for Pene to post as soon as we resolve our scanner to Mac problem, so all of the lace postcards can be displayed.  Barbara's comment was that her lace wasn't mounted as she didn't favor the fan sticks (to share her comment/s as people enjoy her handiwork.) Best, Susan Reishus

Re: [lace] thread/yarn question

2010-08-21 Thread Susan Reishus
to their popularity.)   Of course you knew all of that, but if it is of general interest or help to someone... Best, Susan Reishus www.SusanReishusDesigns.com   - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

Re: [lace] thread/yarn question

2010-08-20 Thread Susan Reishus
) and finer determinates (the terminology escapes me), but most feel that would be overwhelming and off-putting to the average yarn consumer who crochets and/or knits. HTH, Susan Reishus *** in Brenda's article on yarns, the official numbering system lists fingering under #0 (lace weight), #1

Re: [lace] Re: Yoga in Thread

2010-08-12 Thread Susan MacLeod
Mark, that's great! I love the arch of lace surrounding the person. Sumac http://www.WildSumac.etsy.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Ethafoam after straw and horse hair

2010-07-26 Thread Susan Reishus
that would mean using water (or perhaps in alcohol, which could dry out the straw), so you would have to put a fan close by to dry it quickly.  A fine mesh would keep things intact, but, what a lot of work. Best,Susan Reishus(envisioning your pillow smelling something like a gimlet, dressed

Re: [lace] Storing bookmarks

2010-07-13 Thread Susan Reishus
, etc.)  Best, Susan Reishus (Who is always trying to find ways to make lace into current or more contemporary wearable and usable garments.) - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Interesting item on eBay

2010-07-12 Thread Susan Reishus
sliding off, and wouldn't the edges have been more squared vs. being rounded? How many things evolved and were made for an exact task, and sometimes pre-existing things recycled for another use? Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

Re: [lace] Point de Paris laces

2010-07-10 Thread Susan Reishus
Historically, it was considered proper to have subjects mainly facing right, unless there was a cluster within a scene.  Here the sower (and dog) and gleaner are facing right, which would subsidize the SWM theory. Best, Susan Reishus The larger piece makes me wonder about monograms

Re: [lace] Strange Magazine

2010-07-02 Thread Susan Reishus
The magazine that most were sent recently, must have been trolled from this list, as I didn't check the site, nor subscribe, fwiw (as per previous discussion about how and why received by several individuals). Susan Reishus How? Home addresses are not on here. It must have been got from one

[lace] Re: Strange Magazine

2010-07-02 Thread Susan Reishus
authorities or FBI, etc. on their backs, won't get into your financials, but I have had enough many many sources share all the many ways.  They can even access your computer from across the world and make it do things.  I was naive too, but it is amazing and sad.  Enough of that.  Susan Sorry

Re: [lace] Strange Magazine-not sinister plot

2010-07-02 Thread Susan Reishus
for it. Enough of that. Best, Susan Reishus I know that I signed up for it after Kim's message. The people who are  putting out the magazine are well known to us in the lace world, in that they  teach and have lived in the US. If anyone got the magazine who did not sign up  for it, I am sure it is due

Re: [lace] Strange magazine

2010-07-01 Thread Susan Reishus
The magazine that most were sent recently, must have been trolled from this list, as I didn't check the site, nor subscribe, fwiw (as per previous discussion about how and why received by several individuals). Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

Re: [lace] definitions

2010-07-01 Thread Susan Reishus
of the traditional meanings. Best, Susan Reishus   Defining the difference between bobbin lace and needle lace is probably the easiest part of the question. Bobbin lace is a weaving technique in which the warps are not permanently fixed to a beam but are weighted by bobbins (which also serve to store the thread

[lace] Query-Suggestion on Links

2010-07-01 Thread Susan Reishus
).  Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Re: Lace Definition

2010-06-30 Thread Susan Reishus
Susan Reishus wrote: I would say:Holes with textile surround, typically placed strategically for esthetics. That sounds like a concise precis of the definition sent in by Aurelia.  I like it.  The space/holes are so important. Lesley Thank you.  I hadn't read Aurelia's post as I found

Re: [lace] Definitions

2010-06-30 Thread Susan Reishus
being hand or machine and having more value, but doesn't preclude the overall definition of lace being essentially esthetic holes within a medium, typically textiles. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] Re: Lace Definition

2010-06-28 Thread Susan Reishus
within the English language.  The same is true with the words 'weave' or 'knit.' To me, lace is holes in something, placed in a pretty pattern.  As techniques evolve and become refined, it becomes even harder to quantify.  Best, Susan Reishus  - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Re: Somebody using my email address!

2010-06-27 Thread Susan Reishus
***With the economy, they say these things are increasing.  A good idea to change one's passwords regularly, and check your Sent box to see if there are things you don't recognize.   Best,Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] RE:Lace Guild Competition.

2010-06-25 Thread Susan Reishus
...just received a letter from the Lace Guild to say that I have won a Medal of Excellence for my entry into the Lace Guild competition. Claire Beautiful work, Claire!  I  too love your Water Lilies, and have used them in designs. Best, Susan Reishus www.SusanReishusDesigns.com

Re: [lace] Lace Guild Competition.

2010-06-25 Thread Susan Reishus
on the same/similar thing, etc.) Best, Susan Reishus www.SusanReishusDesigns.com I think she meant has used waterlilies in designs as opposed to used mine. Claire Beautiful work, Claire! I too love your Water Lilies, and have used them in designs.Best, Susan Reishus www.SusanReishusDesigns.com

[lace] Re: Bangle sizes

2010-06-23 Thread Susan Reishus
shows they are available on Amazon, Buy.com, Overstock has some, and often their shipping is $1. HTH, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Re: Bangles

2010-06-23 Thread Susan Reishus
Oh, and don't forget thrift shops including the Salvation Army, and discount stores like Savers, Marshall's, TJ Maxx, etc. Apologies store brands aren't in your country or area. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

Re: [lace] Re: New question - Pressing or Starching/Sizing

2010-06-23 Thread Susan Reishus
.  There is always something good to glean and risking sharing, only limits knowledge and good will. And there is the delete button.  smile    Susan Reishus This is true, but sometimes it's nice for new people to have the fun of discussing something themselves on the list. No one has to reply

[lace] Re: New question - Pressing or Starching/Sizing

2010-06-22 Thread Susan Reishus
used this way, as they are wet short term.  Most problems occur when something is damp for extended periods of time, or perhaps repeated exposure to damp cycles over time.       Best,Susan Reishus(assuming most would prefer not to press or treat at all.) - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Bruges Lace Visit on PBS

2010-06-19 Thread Susan Reishus
on  Antwerp's diamond district, lace-making in Bruges and shrimp-fishing on horseback in Oostduinkirke.Visit the Website Of course the diamonds were of interest too, LOL (and as I used to sell them).  Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

Re: [lace] Bangle patterns

2010-06-19 Thread Susan Reishus
I have bought a set but cannot find how to download the patterns.  Daphne Perhaps they are forwarded to you once notice of payment is received, and they are gone for the weekend (or it is late there)? Best,Susan Reishus(Who has the typical 4 PM dread of, What I am going to make for dinner

[lace-chat] Re: Antique Netting Winding Clamp

2010-06-17 Thread Susan Reishus
http://tiny.cc/puydy  Query: Susan Reishus You clamp it to the edge of a table...either wind your thread/yarn onto the spool provided from a skein and reel the thread off from it...as...if... pulled...from the top of a spool...or...one of your own spools on the spindle in place of the one

[lace] Re: Warp/Weft now Oven Bags

2010-06-16 Thread Susan Reishus
.  We had this discussion before, but I have seen archivists for major US historical museums on TV state they use Rubbermaid and acid free tissue. Best,Susan Reishus   - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] Re: Warp/Weft

2010-06-15 Thread Susan Reishus
brain and it's experiences and references.  Best,Susan Reishus    - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Warp/Weft

2010-06-14 Thread Susan Reishus
Warp like the strings in a harp?  smile Best,Susan Reishus David wrote:  Now while I can never remember which is warp and  which is weft, David:  All you have to remember is that (in English) weft rhymes with  left, and that left and right are horizontal. There is a trick way to remember warp

[lace] Re: Dutch Magazine

2010-06-09 Thread Susan Reishus
check it out, as I remember it being another language, and tend not to subscribe to periodicals.  Didn't check the archives, but perhaps it was last fall or early winter?  Haven't taken the time today to search the archives. Best,Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Royal Society (of Arts?)

2010-06-08 Thread Susan Reishus
forms of needlework? TIA, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Antique Needlework Equipment

2010-06-07 Thread Susan Reishus
replications often for a middle class (or lesser) needleworker.  Bone was available locally in many places, but ivory would have indicated the monies to travel to, or purchase and commission, a refined work for/from a valuable commodity.  Generalities for brevity of discussion. Best,Susan Reishus

[lace] Re: Books on Demand

2010-06-02 Thread Susan Reishus
everything, as always. Susan - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Re: Golden Rule, Copyright Honoring/Valuing All

2010-06-01 Thread Susan Reishus
of the Golden Rule, is the singular best concept I can engage to qualify, what in essence is inate and constantly in attendance, (but too frequently ignored). Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help

[lace] Re: Pricking Material/Libraries (Evolved to Copyright)

2010-05-31 Thread Susan Reishus
, as so many lace favorites are. For me, it always boils down to doing unto others as one would prefer done to you.  (Golden Rule). If this was minded, then laws would be, by and large, unnecessary. Best,Susan Reishus   - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

Re: [lace] Tea Dying (and Removing Stains)

2010-05-27 Thread Susan Reishus
it a swish from time to time. Since I don't know the piece, all suggested are general suggestions, and yours may have nuances and personal handling can affect all.  If items aren't available in your area, most are via the internet. HTH,Susan Reishus . - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Silk Thread (counter drape issue)

2010-05-27 Thread Susan Reishus
be applicable to some situations? Some things seem like they might be more functional with a bit of body, and for that matter, I have been known to use sizing as a slight soiling deterrent.  (The extreme; spraying white tennis shoes and allowing to dry, they soil less soon, or deeply). Best,Susan Reishus

[lace] Silk thread

2010-05-26 Thread Susan Reishus
.? Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] The Lace Guild - Movement

2010-05-25 Thread Susan Reishus
. other domestic tasks, often undone in 15 mins.), as if one had a true relationship with it . . . which one does!  smile ...and hopefully, legacy! Best,Susan Reishus   - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace-chat] Antique Netting Winding Clamp

2010-05-23 Thread Susan Reishus
Can anyone explain the use of this, thoroughly?  http://cgi.ebay.com/Ornately-Carved-Antique-Netting-Winding-Clamp-C1840-/3304 30975495?cmd=ViewItempt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4cef388e07 http://tiny.cc/puydy TIA, Susan Reishus To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[lace] Re: Lace on Airplanes ( spiraled wire comment)

2010-05-22 Thread Susan Reishus
, just in case their expensive or favorite needles are at risk.  That means either stepping out of line, or trusting someone else to post it, but perhaps helpful to some. Best,Susan Reishus(Loved your bobbin lace tips, Jo.  Esp. the spiral one, as the spine from a spiral notebook could be removed

Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag

2010-05-20 Thread Susan Reishus
this helps,Susan Reishus  ...(made) portable pillow...didn't take into consideration balancing it on my lap...box bottom was too narrow and shifted about from side to side...Anyone with any suggestions?  Diane Z - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] Re: Travel Pillow

2010-05-20 Thread Susan Reishus
to protect your bobbins, etc., you could run a layer of batt interlayer between two fabrics, according to your wants/needs. Best,Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] bobbin lace bag (now bobbin holders)

2010-05-20 Thread Susan Reishus
to make with some fairly stretchy yarn (with lots of twist or Fixation which is cotton with spandex). Has anyone made these? Best,Susan Reishus(who has got to go get something done, other than email!)  LOL - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

Re: [lace] raffle winner (honiton grids)

2010-05-19 Thread Susan Reishus
to her many times over!  smile   Yippee for Honiton!  Best blessings,Susan Reishus --- On Wed, 5/19/10, bev walker walker.b...@gmail.com wrote:Just a note to announce that the winner of my honiton grids raffle is Susan Reishus. I made a separate mailing list just for the raffle entries; they will have

[lace] Re: Thread Amount per Bobbin (handpainted thread)

2010-05-19 Thread Susan Reishus
). Perhaps veering off topic (as I haven't gotten thru all posts yet). HTH,Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Re: Thread amount per bobbin (handpainted thread)

2010-05-19 Thread Susan Reishus
something contemporary with tufts, so when you end and join, tie it up with other threads and make it a part of the design piece.  Random for some, but this is how mistakes end up being stellar designs.) HTH,Susan Reishus  - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace] Re: Mending Lace Tablecloth

2010-05-16 Thread Susan Reishus
is surprised that another knitter will offer to pay $500 to have her knit coat lined.  Sometimes it balances out in the end, and she is beginning to believe now, that all things are possible. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] Re: Florence Nightingale

2010-05-12 Thread Susan Reishus
embellishments, as per previous conversation.  smile Best, Susan Reishus www.SusanReishusDesigns.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Lace in Chicago

2010-05-12 Thread Susan Reishus
Never thought of that, as to me, Chicago always had a De VON, and England always had a DEV on.  Smiling, Susan Reishus I ... surprised when I arrived in Chicago to find that the pronounce the word De-Von.  Still can't get over that. Janice - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Textiles from India

2010-05-11 Thread Susan Reishus
hadn't thought of it before . . . Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Was Coats: Now Twist of Yarn (S or Z)

2010-05-08 Thread Susan Reishus
it is helpful info for some.  It definitely becomes helpful information when spinning your own yarn. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Information Lace Guild members only - April issue of Lace

2010-05-01 Thread Susan Roberts
apologies for the delay – we are working with our printer on ensuring there aren’t similar problems with future issues. If you have friends who are Lace Guild members but not members of Arachne please could you forward this message on to them. Kind regards Susan

Re: [lace] Harriet Tubman shawl

2010-04-30 Thread Susan Reishus
that there are over ten thousand shades of white . . . Perhaps someone can ferret out more information. Best,Susan Reishus For some reason, I seem to have become obsessed with the Harriet Tubman  shawl, largely because it totally frustrates me that I cannot identify how it is  made... Devon - To unsubscribe

[lace] Re Harriet Tubman Shawl

2010-04-30 Thread Susan Reishus
for the next medallion.  The single warp threads can be see as holes in this transition, vs in knitting, which has a different look when there is a hole.   Best,Susan Reishus    - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] Re: Harriet Tubman

2010-04-29 Thread Susan Reishus
(knitted).  For certain, the gathering of the edging, and especially in the corners, indicates someone who knew less about technique, and the focus was more on replicating an effect, which in my mind would further substantiate a machine worked item/garment. FWIW,Susan Reishuswww.SusanReishusDesigns.com

[lace] New Piecework on Lace

2010-04-29 Thread Susan Reishus
Featuring Niebing, history of lace's beginnings, varied types, etc. Haven't seen it yet, but thought I would pass the info on! Best,Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera

[lace] Piecework Lace Issue Link

2010-04-29 Thread Susan Reishus
Here is a link that has the story, and you can get the issue for free (assumably with a subscription, I would guess). http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2010/04/28/fuel-your-lace-obsession.aspx HTH,Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[lace] Re: Another Lace Puzzle

2010-04-22 Thread Susan Reishus
.   http://photos.shetland-museum.org.uk/index.php?a=advanceds=gallerykey=XYTox OntzOjExOiJERVNDUklQVElPTiI7czoxNDoic2hldGxhbmQgc2hhd2wiO30= http://tiny.cc/ShetlandShawls Best,Susan Reishus(You were saved more detail, as yahoo dropped my previous message, of which some will be forever grateful!  LOL

Re: [lace] Risspaar

2010-04-20 Thread Susan Reishus
When I separate Risspaar into two words in a German to English translator to riss and paar, it means Tore Couple.  Could that mean you render from one into two, or separate the two?  Perhaps you can deduct the meaning from the context of the lace application or explanation/discourse. HTH,Susan

[lace] Re: Pictures from DKB congress

2010-04-18 Thread Susan Reishus
I just put online pictures of laces in deutsche Klöppelverband congress  in Bad Hinderlang. http://picasaweb.google.fr/nardale/DKB2010#; Sof from France Thanks for sharing!  I LOVED the clothing accessories! Best,Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[lace-chat] Re: Snapshot of my Life

2010-04-16 Thread Susan Reishus
. Great and wonderful memories, this recounting, which hopefully remind us to never lose our priorities for things that really count.  Love, integrity, etc., and of course a portion of that love is for lace.  S  We are so very fortunate! Best,Susan Reishus To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace-chat] Re: Snapshot of My Life

2010-04-14 Thread Susan Reishus
read everything she could get her hands on her whole life, and knew everything! Best, Susan Reishus To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.

[lace] Re: Yet more lacemaking bobbins on ebay

2010-04-12 Thread Susan Reishus
details . . . Best,Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace-chat] Re: Unidentified Object

2010-04-12 Thread Susan Reishus
needleworked goods, but often have clasps and other sophistications.  Lacis does have a selection. Best,Susan Reishus To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.

Re: [lace] IOLI conventions - lunch

2010-04-11 Thread Susan Reishus
., and decide they want the business, regardless. Best,Susan Reishus  - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Re: Storing Prickings Pins

2010-04-11 Thread Susan Reishus
components).  People's stories with jewelry, from costume, to carat gold, would be the analogy here; some can wear it and others cannot, as it discolors or irritates.) HTH,Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] Thanks to Trish

2010-04-11 Thread Susan Reishus
Trish F., Thank you very much for your comments!  I have tried to write directly, but in vain as it repeatedly bounced.  I hope my very brief and public thank you, in some way suffices. Best,Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

[lace] Re: Hairwork Wig Weaving

2010-04-09 Thread Susan Reishus
shared that there is someone in the states who has done all of this, and perhaps would be willing to share more.   There is always hope, and as per usual . . . ask!  grinning Thank so much to all, and if more information is forthcoming, please email me directly!  Best, Susan Reishus  (I guess

Re: [lace] There must be a better way!!

2010-04-09 Thread Susan Reishus
solutions . . . Best,Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Re: Hairwork

2010-04-07 Thread Susan Reishus
of an expert wig maker?  Ideally, I think it would mean more to my lineage if the wig was very well made by myself vs. another (also being detail oriented as I am!), but I am open.   Insight would be greatly appreciated! Best,Susan Reishus(Who thinks she needs to be on individual emails so my

[lace] Re: Victorian lace and Bobbin hairwork

2010-04-06 Thread Susan Reishus
, long ago! The nice thing about needlework is, you have evidence for your time, vs. cooking, cleaning and laundry, which is undone too soon thereafter, and then asking to be done again! Best,Susan Reishus    - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] Re: Another Lacemaking? Item on eBay

2010-04-01 Thread Susan Reishus
would be; a pin, and when working, would need to be accessible from various angles, depending upon which way one was working of measuring from to resist tension.  The curves and circumference would enable this. FWIW Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[lace] Re: what is a plioirs? (Also Made by Suitors)

2010-03-24 Thread Susan Reishus
carve an elaborate lunch box, and when women took things to the field, the handiwork would be purveyed to survey the best potential suitor.   I guess I digressed from lace, but interesting customs with a similar theme. Best,Susan Reishus  - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Re: French Lace Equipment Website

2010-03-23 Thread Susan Reishus
This is a new french web site : http://www.materieldentelle.com/; It very much like someone contracted/sourced with someone in India or that part of the world.  Very like markets there, and purchased directly, very inexpensive.  Nice to see a resurgence of equipment. Best,Susan Reishus

[lace-chat] Re: Safety when playing with yourself

2010-03-11 Thread Susan Reishus
I hate to be rude, but even more amusing than the YouTube, is that the phrase playing with yourself is used in areas of the US for one's most intimate activity.  :-O I thought it would include latex and antibacterial soap...  LOL Best, Susan Reishus Love this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

[lace] Re: Chest muscle stretch for lacers/computer work from PT

2010-03-05 Thread Susan Reishus
tons of PT/OT help, have worked better for me than the stretches, but ultimately you have to treat and train your neck to relax.   Best,Susan Reishus   Stand about 18 inches from a corner (90 degree corner) in your house.   Face the corner standing straight   Place one hand on each wall at shoulder

[lace-chat] Re: Tech-challenged seniors (GPS device)

2010-03-04 Thread Susan Reishus
Some get addicted to these devices.  When looking up addresses of business places, they give the latitude and longitude before the actual address and driving directions.   My son won't even take simple oral directions from me for within the city (though I am good at it via feedback), preferring

[lace] Hackle Pliers

2010-03-01 Thread Susan Reishus
the fourth offering would be best (of the first few offerings): http://www.thefind.com/sports/info-hackle-pliers Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] The Art of Bobbin Lace - Leboreira

2010-02-27 Thread Susan Reishus
I assume most have seen this, but just in case: http://picasaweb.google.com/leboreira/TheArtOfBobbinLace# Best,Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Re: Shredding Threads

2010-02-26 Thread Susan Reishus
be a boon to this purpose. Occasionally stores now sell smaller pieces for decorations and elbow patches, etc which may be large enough to get your kidney shape from. I hope this helps. Best,Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace-chat] Re: Shredding Threads

2010-02-24 Thread Susan Reishus
, and all others I may have forgotten to name here.  Also to Francis, for the leather kidney tip.  (That sounds odd!  LOL) Just wonderful! Best,Susan Reishus(whose detail oriented mind, is content now!)  LOL To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y

[lace-chat] Re: Cucumbers

2010-02-24 Thread Susan Reishus
cucumber story. Susan Reishus To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.

[lace-chat] Re: Helpful Husbands

2010-02-24 Thread Susan Reishus
Hi, I know lots of us have help husbands, do pricking for us, put blue film  on our patterns. Some even wind bobbins! One of my classes husband  excelled when  she came home from shopping to find he had straightened her lazy  susan for her.  ;- )  Vivienne Wow, revelatory!  These perhaps, aren't

[lace] Re: Shredding Threads

2010-02-22 Thread Susan Reishus
perhaps a fine Egyptian cotton, etc.? I think these perhaps seemingly minor points are so huge, as it takes years to discover through astuteness, experience and time.  What a gift to those of us who are lagging behind, or slowed by an unshared Aha!  Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] Re: What is this ?

2010-02-22 Thread Susan Reishus
.  They are very desirable in the USA, and go for high money.  Most of the people I know who actually have them though, are in Canada. Best,Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera

[lace] Re: Threads Shredding

2010-02-19 Thread Susan Reishus
...submit a thesis...(on the) particular problem with threads shredding...(being/contributing) cover cloths... Can you detail the actual cause determined, ie, tension, friction, etc., from the cover cloth?  (In risk of sounding like an idiot, to which I have become accustomed.  LOL)... Best,Susan

[lace] Trimming posts

2010-02-11 Thread Susan Reishus
of (hopefully) polite rant.  smile Best,Susan Reishus  - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Re: Breaking and Twist to Thread

2010-02-09 Thread Susan Reishus
affect upon threads when throwing bobbins (than hand exchange, or whatever term would apply), or more, and if it applies to the individual (who may inadvertently be twisting more than they realize)?   Best,Susan Reishus  Another thought to add to the mix. I wind my bobbins to ensure I am not adding

[lace] Re: Breaking and Twist to Thread

2010-02-08 Thread Susan Reishus
, better helps me understand yarn and thread; the observations and conclusions I had come to long ago, but of which, keep evolving. Best,Susan Reishus ...now there was the sugestion of the way you put the spool of thred to  wind in on your bobins that is blabla there are very few added on or taken

[lace] Re: shawl complete

2010-02-08 Thread Susan Reishus
It is lovely, Edith.  Look at all those lovely little perfect stitches!   http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Re: Eugenie - portrait; painted vs. photography

2010-02-01 Thread Susan Reishus
license, and of course under commission to hierarchy and interest in continuing one's career, one would give the subject their full due.  smile Back to lace ... Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help

[lace] Re: Rayon Thread

2010-01-30 Thread Susan Reishus
feel I need to keep that in mind when choosing threads for lace, fwiw, and imho. Best,Susan Reishus   - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace] Re: Query About Putting Beads On Lace

2010-01-28 Thread Susan Reishus
Two things come to mind.  The direction of your knot, or doing it differently so the knot is on the opposite side (closest to what has previously been worked), should work.   Ideally, stringing beads on your thread before winding on the bobbin, and then pushing up a bead as required, would seat

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