RE: [lace] exchange site now online

2017-06-14 Thread Jeanette Fischer
I have just spent quite some time admiring all the lovely bookmarks! Congratulations to everyone involved and particularly to Jenny. I have not received my exchange yet, but saw what I can look forward to- if only the Post Office would oblige!! Jeanette Fischer, South Africa. http

RE: [lace] Our local 15 minutes of fame

2017-03-23 Thread Jeanette Fischer
place." Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. I thought they did a good job interviewing us, then showing the variety of members and their interests/motivations in choosing lacemaking in the article. Please enjoy! http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/35394225-81/oregon-trail-la

RE: [lace] Lace Express

2017-03-13 Thread Jeanette Fischer
to the stealing of patterns and not giving credit etc etc but I find my interest is more stimulated by seeing the prickings and then buying the book. For us in South Africa the Lace Express has become very expensive. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. http://vueltaycruz.es/en/lace-makers

RE: [lace] Seeking pattern

2017-02-23 Thread Jeanette Fischer
Will it not be the easiest to contact the blogger? I see that she has a facebook page. Jeanette Fischer Western Cape, South Africa. A friend of mine is seeking the source of a pattern at this blogspot: http://artylady.blogspot.com.au/ Does anyone know where it comes from please

RE: [lace] Lace on my window

2017-01-22 Thread Jeanette Fischer
Too beautiful! Jeanette Fischer South Africa. I would like to share with you a picture I have just uploaded to my Flickr account, and which has lace on it: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mi-pequeno-taller/31656378103/in/dateposted/. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

RE: [lace] 10th Anniversary

2016-12-16 Thread Jeanette Fischer
I agree completely with Joepie - the more the options the more the confusion. The site is easy to navigate and gives all the information I need. Thanks to everybody involved in this exchange - I for one appreciate your efforts and time. Jeanette Fischer South Africa. >>>>> The

[lace] Christmas exchange

2016-12-05 Thread Jeanette Fischer
I received a most beautiful tatted Christmas star from Celia Mulhearn - for a change our postal service delivered the letter well in time for Christmas. Thank you so much Celia. Your work is much appreciated. Jeanette Fischer Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send email

RE: [lace] Bobbin Lace 12 Months Challenge Project

2016-08-14 Thread Jeanette Fischer
What an inspiring blog!!! Makes me feel quite the sloth! I will keep an eye on your progress. I wish I had the opportunity for some more courses! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. The progress of making lace I document in Instagram on daily basis: https://www.instagram.com

RE: [lace] 2016 Bookmark Exchange website now open

2016-06-25 Thread Jeanette Fischer
are!! Congratulations to all. Jeanette Fischer, South Africa No more words - please check out the wonderful work by your fellow lace makers at http://brandis.com.au/arachne/2016bookmarks/index.html www.brandis.com.au <http://www.brandis.com.au/> online since 1995 - To unsubscrib

[lace] Bookmark exchange

2016-06-13 Thread Jeanette Fischer
. Thanks to Lyn for arranging the exchange. Jeanette Fischer Western Cape, South Africa. - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker

RE: [lace] Core ground

2016-05-22 Thread Jeanette Fischer
Thanks to all for you help. Alexa Stillwell and Lorelei were correct- it is a typo and should be cord ground for which we found the instructions in the Book of bobbin lace stitches. Thank you for pointing us in the right direction. It does look a rather un-Bucks ground!! Jeanette Fischer South

RE: [lace] core ground

2016-05-22 Thread Jeanette Fischer
Thank you to all for your help. We looked in every Bucks book we could find but I did not think of looking in this book. Jeanette Fiscer South Africa There is a ground, used rarely in Bucks, called "cord ground". Is it possible your source has a typo? It is basically the same as

[lace] Core ground

2016-05-21 Thread Jeanette Fischer
A friend is doing a Buck's piece and the instructions use the term "core ground". Neither of us have heard the term before and I wondered if anyone on the list has ever come across this term and how is the ground worked? Jeanette Fischer Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubs

RE: [lace] just finished

2016-05-19 Thread Jeanette Fischer
Absolutely beautiful!! Jeanette Fischer South Africa. Hallo I have just finished another ball. This is my own design which has been inspired by an origami ball. https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/105983456136816003798/albums/628385433749 5304929 Frauke Lorenz from Ahrensburg, Germany

RE: [lace] OIDFA Congress

2016-05-17 Thread Jeanette Fischer
It was quite a relief to discover that I am not the only one not going to Slovenia!! Oh, how I wish I could be there but I am also pinning my hopes on Brugge! For those of you who have not met Jeri - make an effort it will be worth the effort! Jeanette Fischer South Africa. -Original

RE: [lace] Lacemakers' Hands

2016-05-05 Thread Jeanette Fischer
A winner as always!! Thanks. Jeanette Fischer South Africa. Hands above the bobbins Hands with bobbins held Move with speed to place a pin Move slow to tension thread Old hands, young hands Hands both dark and fair Hands young and plump with gift of youth Hands lined with time and care. Some

RE: [lace] need help with one-liner

2016-03-23 Thread Jeanette Fischer
I think Tamara Duvall originally posted this poem When God made man, He made him out of string He had a little left, so He left a thing When God made woman, He made her out of lace He did not have enough, so He left a space. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. I really need help

RE: [lace] miniature lace

2016-02-28 Thread Jeanette Fischer
The patterns for small motifs in Bucks- inserts for brooches or paperweights - make lovely table centers or doilies for dressing tables etc. My favoured thread is Pipers 4/20! Jeanette Fischer South Africa. Subject: [lace] miniature lace - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

RE: [lace] Miniature lace

2016-02-27 Thread Jeanette Fischer
never has lace patterns. I also make miniature lace so I hope the group comes up with some unknown books and patterns! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. Subject: [lace] Miniature lace - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address

[lace] Pierre Fouche

2015-12-12 Thread Jeanette Fischer
to his other word a short while ago. Jeanette Fischer from a hot, sunny Western Cape, South Africa. - 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://www.flickr.com

[lace] Book by Ulrike Lohr

2015-10-22 Thread Jeanette Fischer
as I can remember it stats with Bal.! Thank you Jeanette Fischer Western Cape, South Africa. - 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://www.flickr.com

RE: [lace] Book by Ulrike Lohr

2015-10-22 Thread Jeanette Fischer
Thank you to all for your replies. I just could not remember the name of the book and google gave me no joy but as usual Arachne came to the rescue!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. Barjac Ombree? Available from Barbara Fay books in Germany. - To unsubscribe send email

RE: [lace] Torchon and direction

2015-08-06 Thread Jeanette Fischer
I was taught that most laces do not have a right or wrong side - the side that looks the best is the right side. I was also taught that a spider should have a nice raised body and to this day I still like a spider with a hump. So many men , so many minds!! Jeanette Fischer, South Africa. I

RE: [lace] Every week an edging or an insertion

2015-07-29 Thread Jeanette Fischer
Congratulations on the new site and thank you for the beautiful prickings you so generously give to us. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Afria. This week I published 2 edgings on my new site. http://bit.ly/1MxDrg2 http://bit.ly/1MxDrg2 The page has been changed. You can download the pdf

RE: [lace] UK book help

2015-07-21 Thread Jeanette Fischer
by a publisher. There was whole series of them - Little lace book of Church lace, Little lace book of collars, Little lace book of Christmas and some others. Jean Horne also wrote the series of books on colour in lace. Jeanette Fischer in a freezing cold Western Cape, South Africa. Dear Friends

[lace] Christmas card exchange

2015-01-21 Thread Jeanette Fischer
of the card finally arriving and then the surprise of seeing the beautiful card in the flesh!! My card to her?? Fortunately a friend's son came visiting from the USA and took my card with and posted it in the USA! A happy ending eventually! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa

[lace] Another needlelace question

2014-11-22 Thread Jeanette Fischer
The designs for needlelace were often copied in machine made lace but was the technique of needlelace ever copied as in some of the bobbin laces?? Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

RE: [lace] Another needlelace question

2014-11-22 Thread Jeanette Fischer
I am sorry, I did not phrase my question well! What I would like to know is: Was the technique of needlelace ever used in machine made lace. Was only the designs copied or did they try to imitate the technique as well. Jeanette Fischer, South Africa. The designs for needlelace were often

RE: [lace] Lace curtains

2014-11-16 Thread Jeanette Fischer
Beautiful, beautiful!! A most successful venture - congratulations! Jeanette Fischer, South Africa. Thanks to Clay and Sue, the mysteries of putting something into Flickr seem to have been overcome. They have just posted the picture I took of the pair of curtains I have finally finished after

[lace] Lace screen

2014-11-03 Thread Jeanette Fischer
This lace screen seems to be in an hotel in New York. Has anybody seen the screen? Quite an achievement. I wonder if this is a bar for lacemakers http://design.mantzalin.com/portfolio-items/stix-lace-screen/ Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send email

RE: [lace] Rembrandt's mother-lacemaker?

2014-10-22 Thread Jeanette Fischer
This topic came up on Arachne a few years ago because of a painting of Mozart's mother holding a strip of lace http://www.mozart.com/en/timeline/life/journeys-his-mother-anna-maria/ Nowhere does it say that she was a lacemaker though. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. 22, 2014 1:53

[lace] Lace fan and a bag.

2014-10-22 Thread Jeanette Fischer
There are photo's of a lace fan and small lace bag made by two of our members on our Guild Website. Beautiful lace made with silk. http://capelaceguild.tumblr.com/ Jeanette Fischer Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

RE: [lace] Project complete

2014-09-05 Thread Jeanette Fischer
Is one of the old traditions not to put a coin somewhere in the bride's outfit?? What about an old sixpence (pre-decimal!) with a hole drilled through to attach to the garter?? Does anybody else know about this tradition - something to protect agains poverty?? Jeanette Fischer, South Africa

RE: [lace] iPhone Case Antique Lace iPhone 5S Case by JoyMerrymanStore

2014-08-05 Thread Jeanette Fischer
Here is the tiny URL - it is something special - the case I mean! http://tinyurl.com/qexz4cx Jeanette Fischer South Africa Just discovered this lovely iPhone case with pretty lace design! Hope the link will work... It looks awfully long. Clay https://www.etsy.com/listing/177962362/iphone

RE: [lace] A Bobbin Love Story on Webdocs

2014-05-19 Thread Jeanette Fischer
Congratulations - that is a lovely story! I enjoyed it! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. Lemin, Brian. A Bobbin Love Story, 8 pages. Posted May 18, 2014. found on: https://www.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/lace.html#webdocs Just an excuse to show you a few East Devon Bobbins

RE: [lace] Re: Lace with and without an end use

2014-05-05 Thread Jeanette Fischer
do finish most pieces. It is amazing how these pieces get used sometime or other. Sometimes someone starts a crazy quilt and then I can make a contribution. I suffer from incurable experimentation - different threads, different textures etc etc! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa

[lace] South African flowers in lace

2014-04-12 Thread Jeanette Fischer
scroll down to the panel of flowers. Jeanette Fischer Western Cape, South Africa. - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] Thread size

2014-02-07 Thread Jeanette Fischer
indication to the thickness of the thread? Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker

[lace] Christmas card exchange

2014-01-24 Thread Jeanette Fischer
hope the one that pinched my card appreciates the lace and the card and that the card did not go missing only due to a lovely stamp Alice had put on the envelope!!! The day suddenly looks much brighter!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send email to majord

RE: [lace] Miss Channer's Mat -- copyright

2014-01-07 Thread Jeanette Fischer
I have been following this dicussion about the infamous mat and have come to the conclusion that Miss Channer's mat is like Everest - it is there so it has to be made,come what may!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

RE: [lace] Bobbin Lace Animation

2013-12-05 Thread Jeanette Fischer
Congratulations!!! What fun!! This needs to be shared with all lacemakers. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. Dear Fellow Spiders As we are now into December and the count down for the Festive Season has begun I should like to share the work of myself and few good friends

RE: [lace] The Lace Place

2013-11-25 Thread Jeanette Fischer
And what would we have done without the Lace Place in Honeydew!! Keep up the good work. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. Janis Savage wrote: to supply me, that I thought I was being incredibly original in choosing The Lace Place as my business name. - To unsubscribe send email

RE: [lace] new lace

2013-11-25 Thread Jeanette Fischer
Torchon does lend itself to colour and it is beautiful. Congratulations! Jeanette Fischer, South Africa. Lorelei Halley I just finished this piece tonight. From my book TORCHON BOBBIN LACE LESSONS. It is the color version that is new. http://lynxlace.com/mybobbinlace.html#new - To unsubscribe

RE: [lace] Blue film

2013-11-20 Thread Jeanette Fischer
This is the way it has always been done in South Africa and I always thought it was standard pratice!!! I have actually changed to orange paper after seeing all the Spanish lacemakers working on orange background and the threads are more visible. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa

RE: [lace] New at www.LaceCurator.info Friday in Leuven

2013-11-10 Thread Jeanette Fischer
What a pity the trip is over!!! Thank you Elizabeth it was most entertaining and interesting. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. New at www.LaceCurator.info: Travels in Belgium, Friday in Leuven. The grand finale day of my recent lace study trip to Belgium. A off-the-beaten path

RE: [lace] learning on your own

2013-10-21 Thread Jeanette Fischer
to start with a wonderful teacher many moons ago. Jeanette Fischer,Western Cape, South Africa. - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker

RE: [lace] New at WWW.LaceCurator.info

2013-10-09 Thread jeanette
The Brussels article is so interesting! I wonder how many unsuspecting tourists buy machine lace as handmade lace. People do buy the Battenburg lace and then proudly display it as Brussels lace. I cannot wait for the next article! Jeanette Fischer, South Africa. The first of a series of Lace

RE: [lace] Lace balloons

2013-08-30 Thread jeanette
Thank you to everybody who replied re the lace balloons. They look real pretty and certainly something to use grandma's crochet doilies for!! Jeanette Fischer, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help

[lace] Lace balloons

2013-08-29 Thread jeanette
Does anyone have any idea how these balloons could be made? Lace glued over an inflated balloon but how do you get out the pieces of balloon? The balloons are very effective though! http://tinyurl.com/notz6r9 Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] re Fan in Flanders lace

2013-08-19 Thread jeanette
Last week I posted this message but apart from kind people making nice comments on the Cluny fan, nobody has said anything about a fan in Flanders lace. Has anybody ever seen a fan in Flanders lace? Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa where winter has a very firm hold. Can

[lace] Re Fan in Flanders lace

2013-08-15 Thread jeanette
Last week I posted this message but apart from kind people making nice comments on the Cluny fan, nobody has said anything about a fan in Flanders lace. Has anybody ever seen a fan in Flanders lace? Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa where winter has a very firm hold. Can

[lace] Fan in Flanders lace

2013-08-08 Thread jeanette
://capelaceguild.tumblr.com/ - please scroll down on the page. Thanks, Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa where it is midwinter, wet and cold. - 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] bobbin weight - thread size realtionship?

2013-04-29 Thread jeanette
I sort of vaguely remembered that this topic came up before and Kenn van Dieren gave his website address for the information and fortunately it is still there. He gives the weight of bobbins made from different types of wood. http://www.bobbinmaker.com/mixedstyle.html Jeanette Fischer, Western

RE: [lace] Making lace in public places

2013-01-21 Thread jeanette
Here in South Africa the libraries welcome lace demonstrations and craft days. I once went on a cruise and a lady in our group was crocheting. A steward came by, looked surprised and said What an old time pasttime!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. dmt11h...@aol.com wrote I

RE: [lace] bobbin part lace

2013-01-17 Thread jeanette
a whole new world of possibilities for seeing wonderful things the world over. Jeanette Fischer, South Africa. - 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://www.flickr.com

[lace-chat] Negative people

2012-11-16 Thread jeanette
This has been around for some time but I hope it is new to some of you. Still a good story! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. A woman was at her hairdresser's getting her hair styled for a trip to Rome with her husband.. She mentioned the trip to the hairdresser, who responded

[lace-chat] Male Logic

2012-11-11 Thread jeanette
Always a problem giving orders!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. A wife asks her husband, Could you please go shopping for me and buy one carton of milk and if they have avocados, get 6. A short time later the husband comes back with 6 cartons of milk. The wife

[lace-chat] Japanese Brain Age Test

2012-10-16 Thread jeanette
/brain/brain.html Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. 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

[lace-chat] Miniature knitting

2012-10-13 Thread jeanette
Those of you who like miniatures and/or knitting go and have a look at this miniature knitting. Too beautiful. http://chrystalsdesigns.blogspot.com/ Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

RE: [lace] Webshots - lace images background in TV show

2012-10-12 Thread jeanette
What a wonderful background! I loved the handbag! I wonder where the images came from - machine lace, someone's website raided?? Has anyone seen the Lace before? Thank you for the photo. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. I've just uploaded a screenshot of the UK TV show 'Loose

[lace-chat] Sat nav

2012-09-03 Thread jeanette
Some of this is a bit close to home!!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. I have a little Sat nav It sits there in my car - A Sat nav is a driver's friend It tells you where you are - I have a little Sat nav I'll have it all my life It's better than the normal ones

[lace-chat] Puns galore

2012-07-26 Thread jeanette
For those of you who like puns. I am rather partial to them myself! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. Punography I don't enjoy computer jokes; not one bit. I changed my iPod's name to Titanic.  It's syncing now. When chemists die, they barium. Jokes about German sausage

RE: [lace] new lace photos

2012-07-20 Thread jeanette
Congratulations on your wonderful projects, Janice!! The lace collar is too beautiful! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape. South Africa. I just posted two photos on the third page of my album on webshots http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/149126673AmIpMo?start=24 - To unsubscribe

RE: [lace] Rosa Libre

2012-06-26 Thread jeanette
Thanks for the compliment and I do wish that I was in the same class as Robin and Tamara!!! I was also thinking about the decline in the interest in the lace the other day and wondering if anything could be done about this decline. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. There are still

[lace] Invisible

2012-06-13 Thread jeanette
I have just bought Martine Wolter-Kampmann's book called Invisible and it is really fascinating. I have been experimenting with some of her techniques and it really sets one thinking about invisible finishes. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. Hello Lacefriends, yesterday I got

RE: [lace] finished project

2012-06-09 Thread jeanette
Beautiful with a neat nine pin edging and all the picots lying flat!! Jeanette Fischer,Western Cape, South Africa -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Lorelei Halley I just finished a Bedfordshire edging from Barbara

[lace-chat] :-) High school reunion

2012-06-06 Thread jeanette
Was it age or alcohol having an effect??? Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. 60th High School Reunion He was a widower and she a widow. They had known each other for a number of years being high school classmates and having attended class reunions in the past without fail

RE: [lace] There's never enough room

2012-05-28 Thread jeanette
Some kinds of stainless steel will stick to magnets. -- Joy Beeson A thin wooden bobbin with a metal insert might work! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help

RE: [lace] Funny Marks

2012-04-20 Thread jeanette
it as another disadvantage of living in the third world!! These strange messages are always from the same people. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

RE: [lace] Translation

2012-04-20 Thread jeanette
lacemaking?? I am sure Jeri Ames will know! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. Dear Karen, I think I can give you some help, although I am Dutch and not Flemish. In this context hulde is best translated as honour or homage. I am a bit confused with de Vereenigde Staten. This means

RE: [lace] Sad news.

2012-04-13 Thread jeanette
to her family. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Ligeti Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 5:52 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Sad news. That is Very sad news

RE: [lace] The dress has finally been used!

2012-04-09 Thread jeanette
wrapped it and gave it to herself for Christmas!! Her children were not amused at all!! It gave the Guild members a good laugh though. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Carol Sent

[lace-chat] :-) The Golden years

2012-04-03 Thread jeanette
I love the last line!! Spontaneous combustion also sometimes comes to mind!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. Aah, the Golden Years!SPECIAL POEM FOR OLDER FOLKS A row of bottles on my shelf Caused me to analyze myself. One yellow pill I have to pop Goes to my heart so it won't

[lace] February 2012 update on the LaceNews Channel on YouTube is ready

2012-03-11 Thread jeanette
The Ballade in Lace on youtube is absolutely delightful http://www.youtube.com/user/lacenews. Thank you Laurie for all your hard work with Lace news. I thoroughly enjoy the site and this video is something special. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] Portrait in bobbin lace

2012-02-12 Thread jeanette
http://www.pierrefouche.net/ Pierre Fouche is a member of our Lace Guild and he is a fibre artist. Please go and look what he is creating with bobbin lace. Follow the link portfolio to see his other work. So creative. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa - To unsubscribe send email

[lace-chat] Stickman

2012-02-12 Thread jeanette
http://www.drawastickman.com/ Here is a real timewaster but most entertaining. I tried not drawing as requested but then the stickman sulks!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape,South Africa. To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y

RE: [lace] beautiful website

2012-02-07 Thread jeanette
with the linen centre hemmed and ready for attachment. It was a pleasure to work. I must say that the lace is attached sparsely with plaits to the linen. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

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

2012-01-24 Thread jeanette
Long live lateral thinking!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. A STUDENT WHO OBTAINED 0% ON AN EXAM To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site

RE: [lace] lace-related miniatures

2012-01-22 Thread jeanette
to wait and see. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. Also, I recommend you look at the Lace Miniatures correspondence in the archives. Annelies de Kort of The Netherlands made the most extraordinary lace shop with living quarters above which was exhibited at OIDFA in Gent

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

2012-01-21 Thread jeanette
to save the project!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of The Lace Bee Under My Lace Work / Minatures http://thelacebee.weebly.com/minitures.html I have uploaded some pictures of my

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

2012-01-21 Thread jeanette
to save the project!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of The Lace Bee Under My Lace Work / Minatures http://thelacebee.weebly.com/minitures.html I have uploaded some pictures of my

RE: [lace-chat] Fw: Santa In Birthday Suit

2011-12-19 Thread jeanette
Lovely, just the smile I needed! Jeanette Fischer, South Africa. 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

RE: [lace-chat] Amazing collaboration

2011-11-19 Thread jeanette
One of my favorite musicians is Yo Yo Ma, and when I discovered this collaboration I was floored. I thought you might enjoy it as much as I do... Wow!! That is fusion at its best!! I wonder what the dancer's ankles are going to feel like when he is my age!lol Jeanette Fischer Western Cape

[lace] Elf yourself

2011-11-14 Thread jeanette
I can't resist sending you guys this link http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/ upload a couple of photos then go for the dance - it's just absolutely stupid - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

RE: [lace] Re Stiffening Lace with Stiffy liquid.

2011-11-11 Thread jeanette
stiffening agents. I do not know about eventually changing colour because it has only been on the lace for a few years. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

RE: [lace] Honiton, weaving on old looms lace in couture

2011-10-10 Thread jeanette
. Jeanette Fischer,Western Cape, South Africa. - 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] Arachne Lunch

2011-08-10 Thread jeanette
Clay Blackwell wrote: Nahhh. hair dye is for people who have no self-confidence at all. Ouch, there goes the last bit of self-esteem I had!! Out with the hair dye!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

RE: [lace-chat] Golf Dutch style

2011-08-08 Thread jeanette
At least they all seem to be having fun!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. This is my crazy sister ( the other three are quite normal), her son, daughter and their partners playing golf Dutch style: played in a farm field with a stick which at the bottom has a small wooden clog. I

[lace-chat] Time waster

2011-07-18 Thread jeanette
to click -- Just touch the number with the cursor. This a good one for keeping your brain sharp. http://www.chezmaya.com/jeux/game33.htm Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here

[lace-chat] Flash mob South African style

2011-07-11 Thread jeanette
This is a video from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. It is lovely to see the shoppers enjoying the music and dancing. Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. view the NMMU flash mob http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iIFqHMOE1gv video To unsubscribe send email

RE: [lace] lace sample book

2011-06-12 Thread jeanette
I wonder if it would not be worth your while to look in the Digital Archives for the book you are looking for - maybe the Modelbuch? Here is the link- http://www.handweaving.net/DAItemDetail.aspx?ItemID=2022 Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. Subject: [lace] lace sample book

[lace-chat] :-) Colonoscopy Journal (Long)

2011-05-17 Thread jeanette
For those who have been unfortunate enough to have had a colonoscopy. This is sure to put a smile on your face. ABOUT THE WRITER Dave Barry is a Pulitzer Prize-winning humor columnist for the Miami  Herald. Colonoscopy Journal:   I called my friend Andy

[lace] Cape Lace Guild

2011-05-13 Thread jeanette
. Wonderful the energy young, enthusiastic people can create. http://capelaceguild.tumblr.com/ for the guild and http://www.flickr.com/photos/jezze/sets/72157621811083559/ for photo's of the lace day. For photo's of Pierre's work http://www.pierrefouche.net/gallery-sculpture.php Jeanette Fischer

[lace-chat] :-) HOW TO PROPERLY PLACE NEW EMPLOYEES

2011-05-13 Thread jeanette
The sentiments expressed here are probably universal?? Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa.   HOW TO PROPERLY PLACE NEW EMPLOYEES   1.  Put 400 bricks in a closed room.   2.  Put your new employees in the room and close the door.   3.  Leave them alone and come back after 6 hours

[lace-chat] Special poem for older folks.

2011-04-22 Thread jeanette
This has also been a concern of mine!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa SPECIAL POEM FOR OLDER FOLKS A row of bottles on my shelf Caused me to analyze myself. One yellow pill I have to pop Goes to my heart so it won't stop. A little white one that I take Goes to my hands so

RE: [lace] Lace@Arachne's Birthday

2011-04-13 Thread jeanette
Thanks and congratulations to all concerned. Apart from the knowledge gained, the friendships made worldwide has been the most enjoyable for me!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace-chat] :-) Seniors texting code

2011-03-26 Thread jeanette
I sometimes have great difficulty reading text message on the mobile not to even mention accronyms!! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. . SENIORS TEXTING CODE . ATD..At The Doctors. . BFF..Best Friend Fell. . BTW..Bring the Wheelchair. . BYOT..Bring Your Own Teeth. . FWIW

[lace-chat] Boogie Woogie

2011-03-23 Thread jeanette
For the young at heart and good long memories, go and watch this boobie Woogie. Thanks to Clay we have a tiny URL http://tinyurl.com/2ahy96h Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y

RE: [lace] Foundling expo

2011-03-22 Thread jeanette
and the poor children. I would not have known anything about this if it had not been for Arachne! Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. Below is the link to the exhibition of textile item left with babies at the Foundling Hospital in London during the late 1700's. I found one item

RE: [lace] fertility hankie

2011-03-13 Thread jeanette
That's the one I'm making as soon as the garter is finished!! I have made Christine Springett's fertility hanky a few times and it is a piece of cake. The mounting of the scalloped lace is something else - for me at least :-). Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send

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