[lace] make lace in good health

It's my sincere hope that all members are in good health and enjoying extra time for making lace. Sylvie, northern Illinois, USA - 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

[lace] volunteer information

Thank you for sharing the information for volunteering to help Australian animals, which I do appreciate. On a lace note, I've been working through the lace lessons in Syllabus Binche 1, as well as some Idrija and Hinojosa motifs. Sylvie in ice-covered Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA - To unsubscri

[lace] non-lace/Australian fires

Thank you kindly, Australian lace makers, for your responses regarding helping fire fighters, human, and wild life victims. I've begun reading through the suggested web sites in which assistance can be offered. Eventually, as you become aware of lace makers in need, perhaps they can be helped in s

[lace] would like to help

Being greatly concerned about people and animals in Australia, can someone please suggest ways of helping? Thank you, Sylvie norther Illinois, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmai

[lace] Bobbin lace workshops

Is anyone aware of lists of available workshops, particularly Flanders and Binche, in the USA? Sylvie, northern Illinois - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://

[lace] no longer available

The continental bobbins, made by Neil Keats, are no longer available. Sylvie - 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] surplus bobbin collections

One of my former lace making students would like to down-size her bobbin collection. To begin with, she'd like to know if anyone is interested in her bobbins made by Neil Keats, in a variety of beautiful wood types. Please respond to me privately; off the list. Sylvie in very cold Cherry Valley,

[lace] working with a bolster pillow

Hello, Having just finished my first lace motif on a bolster pillow, I'm in need of advice. My Idrija bobbins, wound with linen thread, repeatedly had "growing" leads (distance between the bobbin and the pillow) on them. What do people advise, to maintain shorter leads? Thank you, in advance, yo

[lace] lace making

1 C 2B Sylvie in rainy Cherry Valley, Illinois USA - 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] thank you; bobbin winders

Thank you for the replies concerning bobbin winders. I've been looking at the various models that have been suggested. Sylvie in warm and rainy Cherry Valley, Illinois USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, writ

[lace] bobbin winders

Can anyone know what models of bobbin winders are still made, beside the small black plastic ones? Sylvie Cherry Valley, Illinois USA - 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

[lace] Arachne gathering/lunch

Meeting together, in the food court, for an Arachne gathering during the IOLI convention is a very nice idea! I look forward to it. Sylvie in very warm Cherry Valley, Illinois USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For he

[lace] thank you and OIDFA

Thank you for the suggestions made, regarding names of several lace making magazines/journals. I have subscribed to one and am in the process of selecting another. A friend of mine is returning from a trip to Estonia, in which she had a wonderful experience. How nice it is, to know that an OIDFA

[lace] Arachne gathering during IOLI Convention

Janice, Thank you for bringing up the subject of an Arachne Gathering. While I have missed the gathering the past few years, I would like to meet with Arachne members. Sylvie in warmer and sunnier Cherry Valley, Illinois USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the lin

[lace] lace magazines/membership

What lace magazines and bulletins do people particularly enjoy reading? I've just sent in my membership to OIDFA, but am interested in additional publications. Sylvie Cherry Valley, Illinois USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@addres

[lace] weekly edging

Gon, Because I also receive your weekly notice, of the newest edging, along with a photo, on Facebook, I tend to compliment it there. But, I do look forward to seeing it. With intensive work on a lace bolero vest, I haven't been working on much other lace. As I approach the last portion of the

[lace] thank you

Jeri, Thank you, kindly for the email regarding Lori Howe. During my early years of lace making, much was learned from browsing Lori's web site. Through the years, I frequently suggested that new lace makers visit her web site. Lori made great contributions to the publicity, of lace making aroun

[lace] Queyras lace

Hello, I'm wondering if some of the lace makers are familiar with or make Queyras lace. Sylvie Roy Nguyen very sunny and warm Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.moder

[lace] wire lace bobbins

Having started out with wire lace bobbins from Lenka, I wanted to purchase more. Later I found that Simon Toustou made and sold lovely bobbins; similar, yet with a lovely finish. You might want to try contacting him. Sylvie A. Roy Nguyen in extremely cold Cherry Valley, IL, USA ___

[lace] thread alternatives question

Hello, It would be greatly appreciated if I could be given suggestions for thread equivalents (hopefully available in the USA) for the following: Schappeseide Nel 50/3 Tussah-Seide 20/2 Schappeseide Nm 120/2Baumwoll-Hakelgarn Liana 20 Leinen 50/2 Leinen 16/2 Thank you very much! Sylvie

[lace] new web site

Jean, you web site has been very nicely put together. Having browsed through it, I found it to be attractive and interesting. Sylvie in stormy Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo!

[lace] bamboo and soy

Having knitted several projects with bamboo, as well as soy silk, I can it is strong, holds color well, and feels lovely. My father also uses both fibers in weaving and shares the same thoughts about the fibers. I'd really like to try wearing some other garments made out of bamboo and soy silk, b

[lace] working with "unplied" wire

Like a couple of the list members suggested, I also work with unplied wire, which maintains its flexibility, fills spaces nicely, yet is stronger than single strands. Sylvie Sponsored Link Mortgage rates ne

[lace] Brazilian lace & other things

Hello Elizabeth from Atbaia,Brazil and everyone else, Welcome to the Arachne list. Having looked at the lace on your web site, I must say it's quite interesting and pretty. Perhaps someone on our list can tell more about it. I also place pins as far as I can reach on my roller pillow, as Ade

[lace] lace contest correction

Slight correction: Among the wonderful entries to the IOLI lace contest, was Janice Blair's ribbon, which won first place in original design. Sylvie __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yah

[lace] convention

I would most sincerely like to thank all of the people involved in hosting the IOLI convention in Montreal. The convention was very well organized, interesting, educational and offered delicious meals. Furthermore, I found Montreal to be a wonderful city to visit with so much to see, do, and ta

[lace] sewing machines

All of the postings regarding sewing machine history have been very interesting. Being that I am not familiar with lace making machines, I enjoy reading the postings. As a young teenager, I learned to sew using a Singer Featherweight. During my many years of sewing, I've used a variety of new

[lace] IOLI convention class

Being that I have signed up for the morning Russian lace class at the 2006 IOLI convention, I'd like to network with others regarding thread. If you have received this class, please contact me privately. Thank you in advance, Sylvie __ Do You Yahoo

[lace] full spectrum light bulbs

While looking for light bulbs at a home building supply store, I was amazed to find a few different types of full spectrum lights and light bulbs. Now that I have been using a bulb and a desk light that were purchased from the store, I can honestly say that they work very every bit as nicely as t

[lace] workshop with Jean Leader

Having read Janice Blair's posting regarding the workshop with Jean Leader, I agree that it was a wonderful time. Not only was I introduced to Bedfordshire lace, but I found it to be a nice lace to make. I'm just completing my second bookmark will start a small motif next. If you have the opport

[lace] lace web site

Outi, Thank you for the suggestion of looking at the web site. The photos of lace are lovely and inspirational. Sylvie Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yaho

[lace] make large bolster pillow

Now that I have large cylinder of ethafoam, 15 cm (6") x 90cm (3 ft.), I have a question. It is my plan to make a large bolster, perhaps not using the entire length, in order to make large lace pieces. Has anyony had any experience or does anyone have a suggestion as to how to secure a large bo

[lace] phone number change

I'd like to let IOLI members know that my home phone number that is listed in the current handbook is no longer valid. Having experienced too much frustration with the infamous broadband phone service, I've returned to my previous local phone company. Being the supply chairman, I do receive some

[lace] lace book question

Hello, While I own the bobbin lace book, Russische Kant, I don't believe that a sheet of prickings came with it. Can anyone refresh my memory? Thank you in advance, Sylvie Cherry Valley, IL, USA __ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home

[lace] IOLI wire lace class

In response to a request that was posted, I participated in Lenka's Punta de Espana wire lace class, which was what I'd hoped for. I found the class to be informative, interesting, pleasant, motivating and creative. In the event that such a class were to be offered again, I would suggest taking i

[lace] IOLI Convention in Denver

Having returned from the IOLI Convention, I would like to say that it really was terrific. The Denver group did a great job in preparing a wonderful week. From my classes, to panning for gold, to meeting people, it was a memorable week. It was a pleasure to talk with Vasna Zago, Cindi Tiger, Lau

[lace] web site

Luda, Thank you for having sent the Russian web site address. Sylvie __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: un

[lace] thank you

Having received a few more responses to my request for Russian bobbin lace instruction, I would like to thank you. Tomorrow I will be able to share your suggestions. Thank you so much! Sylvie, in hot and steamy Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA __ D

[lace] Thank you

Hello Carolina, Thank you for the suggestion of the book Russian Lace Making. It's always nice for a beginning lace maker to have instructional materials in the native langauge. Does anyone know if Russian instructional web sights exist? Many thanks, Sylvie, in stormy Cherry Valley, Illinois, U

[lace] Russian bobbin lace web sites and instructional materials

Hello, Information regarding bobbin lace web sites and instructional materials for introductory bobbin lace, in Russian, would be quite welcome. Thank you, in advance, Sylvie __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protect

[lace] welcome to Luda in Kiev

Hello Luda and welcome to the Arachne list. I am sure that through the list, you will find a great wealth of information and support in your lace making. Sylvie in rainy Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business -

[lace] activities in the Denver area

Being that plenty of suggestions have been offered regarding internet/computer usage in Denver, I have other suggestions. While my sons would also suffer withdrawal symptoms if deprived of internet usage, we have always found interesting activities that we have all enjoyed. During the summer, num

[lace] Thank you, Diana Smith!!

Diana, Thank you for your kind words of clarification regarding Charles and Camilla. I never seem to get the words out as well as some others, but you have written what I agree with. With the warmer weather in my part of the world, it is now more appropriate to wear some lace jewelry. (The items

[lace] ages of lace makers

In recent postings to Arachne there has been considerable information pertaining to the ages of US lace makers, particularly ages of those attending the IOLI conference. Being the youngest of my local guild, and generally one of the younger lace makers (I am not that young, as my younger son is go

[lace] relief

Tamara, It's good to know that Vlad is out of critical care and well on the road to a healthy recovery. I had been thinking of him, as well as your family. Sylvie Cherry Valley, IL, USA __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - Sign up for Fantasy Base

[lace] Balinese lace, wire lace

Dona, thank you for posting the web site regarding Balinese lace. While I found it to be interesting and attractive, I would like to know a bit more about it. I hope that your next trip there, to make lace, will be very pleasant. The web sites containing photos of the wire laces are also very in

[lace] Eniko Farkas

Jeri, I found your posting regarding Eniko Farkas to be fascinating! While having read through the web site that you noted, I was disappointed to not have been able to enlarge the photos of her embroidery. Did I perhaps miss anything? Thanks, Sylvie ___

[lace] book

Having recently purchased Kloppel-Kurs, Fur Selbststudium Und Unterricht by Ulrike Lohr, I have found the book to be well illustrated. What I am wondering is whether English or French translations exist, even just small parts of the text. I am interested in what Ulricke has written. Thank you in

[lace] welcome to Tracy

Tracy, welcome to the list. As Noelene suggested, the Lace Fairy web site provides a great wealth of information regarding bobbin lace. Sylvie Cherry Valley, IL, USA __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around

[lace] pronunciation

My point of view is in agreement with most of the people who have posted. I feel that it's best to use the true pronunciation of the name of a lace, and make my best attempt to do so. I certainly know how it feels to have my name mispronounced as it has been most of my life. While I naturally

[lace] fishing line for spangling

While I have always spangled bobbins using wire, I would like to try using fishing line. Advice regarding the thickness of line and specific knots would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance, Sylvie Cherry Valley, IL, USA __ Do You Yahoo!?

[lace] settled in Suriname

Chelle, It's nice to hear that you are now situated in Suriname and have gotten your bobbins out. It would be nice to hear how you're doing in Suriname and if you are able to meet other lace makers. I tried looking at your photos, but the web site wasn't working at that time. Sylvie in warm and

[lace] travel pillow

During car trips, I greatly enjoy using an 18 inch Toustou cookie pillow on my lap. Its weight keeps it in place and the size is appropriate for working on small motifs or wire lace. My husband and I made a small roller pillow which also works well in the car, though I find that I must occasional

[lace] lace-decorated cow and projects

Janice, enjoyed viewing the photo of the lace-painted cow. My current projects include the following: 1. painting of the final wall in the living room, 2. sewing, 3. angel in wire lace, 4. torchon being done in linen, Not working full time during summers, provides more time for extra projects.

[lace] please contact

JoAnne Pruitt, Please contact me privately. Thanks, Sylvie Nguyen __ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the

[lace] bobbin lace maker in the Washington, D.C. area

Hi, I am posting this email message from Anne Ponsen. Please reply to her at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks in advance, Sylvie Cherry Valley, IL I was interested in getting some information concerning how close I might be to IOLI meetings/Saturday afternoon workshops. I live in Alexandria, Virginia bu

[lace] Bjarne's work

Bjarne, Thank you for having shared your web site sketches and explantions of your fabulous work. What wonderful experiences you must have working with such beautiful creations! Your work is admirable and I look forward to seeing more of it. Sylvie where torrents of rain continue to fall outsid

[lace] web sites

Steph, Thank you for sharing the addresses of the web sites. While so many things are lovely, I particularly enjoyed viewing the fans. It is a pleasure to view the contributions of Arachne members in the newest issue of Lace. Your work continues to be greatly inspirational. Sylvie Cherry Valley

[lace] Veronika, 35/2 linen

Hi Veronika, Because I do enjoy working with linen, as well as silk, I sometimes use 35/2. In order to secure the thread on the bobbins, I suggest that you use a double, rather than a single hitch. Sylvie, Cherry Valley, IL __ Do you Yah

[lace] translation for Ebay bobbin description

The translation from the French description of the use of the bobbins is: 24 bobbins made of olive tree wood which were used to manufacture lace on a lace making loom Sylvie Nguyen Cherry Valley, IL, USA where it's cold, but sunny __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo

[lace] sneak previews of lace bulletins/publications

somewhat new in the lace world, I enjoy reading and hearing about lace makers and their work from more than one source. Now that I have a little quiet time, I am going to read more of my copy of the newest lace bulletin. Sylvie Nguyen Cherry Valley, Illinois - Do

[lace] newest bulletin

Tamara, The photos of your lace fan in the newest IOLI Bulletin are splendid. What a beautiful fan! Sylvie in sunny, though cold, Cherry Valley, Illinois __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/

[lace] color-trained husband

7;s suggestion of perhaps limiting patterns to the use of just a few colors in addition to types of lines might be the best compromise. Sylvie Nguyen Cherry Valleyk, Illinois, USA __ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antisp

[lace] welcome back

Hello Dewi and welcome back to the list. It was nice to meet you in Jana Novak's class at the convention. In your absence I have joined the list, though tend to be a lurker. Sylvie Nguyen Cherry Valley, Illinois __ Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Pre

[lace] Lace fair in Slagelse

It will be very nice to hear about the lace fair in Slagelse. The list agenda and participants sounds wonderful. For those who will attend the lace fair, I hope that you will have a nice time. Sylvie Nguyen, in Cherry Valley, Illinois, where we enjoyed another lovely fall day

[lace] web page

Tamara, I encountered no difficulty in viewing your web page. The thumb-nail sized photos are of a good size. Your lace is lovely, particularly you Milanese lace! Thank you for sharing photos of your work. Sylvie Nguyen Cherry Valley, IL USA __ Do you Yahoo

[lace] wire lace

aking wire lace. My recently finished projects include a bracelet, choker, an egg, and Lenka's mermaid. Yesterday a wire lace book arrived, which I had ordered from Canada. While I must wait a few days to start, I look foward to my next wire lace project. Sylvie Nguyen C