[lace] Lace books

Hello, I have some lace books and booklets for sale. If you are interested please email me privately and I will send a list with photos and prices. Regards Ann-Marie Andersson Sweden - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] Lace Books

Following the death of a lace-making friend I have a number of lace books for sale, many are out of print. If anyone is interested then please contact me and I will email you the full list of books available. Penny Tewkesbury UK Sent from Windows Mail - To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace] Lace books and tools

Hi Loia, If you have any roller pillows I'd be super interested in that. BUt I'm not sure if you are selling those. thanks in advance. --- Debbie Stoller On Jul 23, 2018, at 7:24 AM, Lois Baker wrote: > Thanks to all for the suggestions about finding new homes

[lace] Lace books and tools

Thanks to all for the suggestions about finding new homes for my lacemaking tools.  Pillows and bobbins are still here, and I've just listed several lacemaking books on Amazon:  http://tinyurl.com/y8ewrhvz -- includes some classics, some hard-to-find and out of print items -- almost all are in

[lace] Lace books and booklets

Hello, I have some lace books and booklets for sale. If you are interested please email me privately and I will send a list with photos and prices. I will send the list when this message has appeared on lace-digest so that all have an equal chance. Regards Ann-Marie Andersson Sweden

[lace] list of lace books

Perhaps i am wrong I couldn't see the title Tina - The Little Lace-maker it’s a thick but wonderful book with wonderful illustration with laces and old photos. And one more in French Mick Fouriscot „Marie la Dentellière“ about a young lacemaker somewhere in the country in a time long before

[lace] books and lace

The little book of patterns is MAKING LACE WITH LITTLE GREY RABBIT by Dorothy K. Cox. Mostly edgings in torchon, Beds, Bucks,Russian tape plus a couple of small mats, all short projectswith instuctions, easy to make. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line:

[lace] Books and Lace

Hi everyone I don't think anyone has mentioned the children's book little grey rabbit makes lace by Alison uttley. There is a pamphlet of prickings inspired by the book but I'm not sure who wrote that. Alison in sunny Colchester Essex UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace] Comprehensive list of lace books?

years doing a tremendous amount of research, for which there can never be enough thanks from us.   However, you did ask for a list of lace books in the Subject line of your memo.    I am guessing that you are in New York State, where you will find local lace guilds and groups that may have lace

[lace] Comprehensive list of lace books

I forgot to post the last link. This one deals with structural differences (working methods and thread paths) of different styles of bobbin lace. http://lynxlace.com/bobbinlace2structuralclasses.html This one compares laces that look similar, but are very very different in structure and

RE: [lace] Comprehensive list of lace books?

of lace and the time periods they came from. Is there a "master list" of lace books floating around somewhere that I could access? Amy - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.

[lace] Comprehensive list of lace books?

Hi all, I'm newer to the lace world, and am very interested in reading about its history. I'm also interested in learning how to visually identify the different types of lace and the time periods they came from. Is there a "master list" of lace books floating around somewhere that I co

[lace] Re: What is best way to inventory lace books? New England Lace Group reply

Thank you Jeri. Always glad to share information and experiences.  JillIn rainy and chilly Connecticut null - 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] Re: What is best way to inventory lace books? New England Lace Group reply

Dear Jill,A public thank you for preparing a comprehensive response to my question about inventorying a lace book collection.  I am sure the contents will be helpful to many, or at least give them something to think about.  Jeri Ames in Maine USA   Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To

Re: [lace] What is best way to inventory lace books?

The link provided in my email should be: https://cloud.collectorz.com/NELACE/books/view. If you have problems with the link, please visit the Library page of the New England Lace Group: www.nelg.us On April 25, 2018 at 10:10 AM Jill Hawkins wrote: We have a public link on our website to our

Re: [lace] What is best way to inventory lace books?

Hi Jeri The New England Lace Group uses Book Connect from Collectorz.com. This is an online, web-based software that is very easy to use, and can be accessed from anywhere. The subscription costs $24.95 per year and includes regular software updates. Collectorz.com also offers a version called

[lace] Re: What is best way to inventory lace books?

Jeri & list, I'm very interested in the discussion of this, and my fellow lacemakers' recommendations, so I, for one, ask that answers be copied to the list so some of the rest of us could follow it. Not everyone is interested in everything on the list, and if people remember to trim their posts

Re: [lace] What is best way to inventory lace books?

I only catalogue my craft books so I have a very easy system that I use - more time to make lace. :-) It's called 'Book Catalogue' - an app, the Android version on my phone and tablet. Shirley T. - I, too, use this for my books. it is a very easy to use application and you can carry it

Re: [lace] What is best way to inventory lace books?

Hi Jeri, I only catalogue my craft books so I have a very easy system that I use - more time to make lace. :-) It's called 'Book Catalogue' - an app, the Android version on my phone and tablet. It allows one to have various 'bookshelves' and sorting by any category - Torchon, Beds,

[lace] What is best way to inventory lace books?

is, I mean that what one has in an old computer can be transferred to a new technology.    Please tell about any useful inventory features I may not have mentioned.  And, what to avoid.   My program enables sorting by any category, so if I want to print only LACE books, it can be done and save pa

[lace] Lace books from Lowell Textile Museum

Thank you Karen! At Cornell, I would expect to find them at the Mann Library among good company. For the uninitiated, this place is a fairyland of lace books & periodicals, many OOP. It is worth a visit if you attend Ithaca Lace Day in October! For the last few years, I have made i

[lace] Re: lace books from Lowell Textile Museum

Jeri wrote: And then, the American Textile History Museum (mostly about weaving) in Lowell Massachusetts closed a couple years ago... I cannot find where the conservation/restoration staff relocated, or where the huge library (including lace books) was sent... >From a very reliable sourc

[lace] 2018 New Lace Books , Events, Exhibits?

Publicity is often the last thing lace makers think of when something special is scheduled, but it should be the first.  The earlier we learn of something special, the better for everyone who loves lace enough to support it by our presence.    It is time to set up my 2018 review schedule, which

[lace] 19th Century Lace books

Just a passing thought - I know a good number of lacemakers tend to take Mrs Bury Palliser with a pinch of salt on some matters, particularly regarding early lace history which many other authors have copied without researching back to primary evidence, but one thing she would have been fairly

Re: [lace] Translating lace books

My problem with any lace translation is that the usual translation methods, such as a bilingual dictionary, i.e., English/German is that it doesn't translate the lace terms. I highly prize my glossary of lace terms, which does so in 9 languages, including Japanese. Last I looked, which was a

Re: [lace] Translating lace books

It did come through to Arachne both times, but it didn't show up in the archives! http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/ Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

[lace] Translating lace books

I sent a message to Arachne yesterday, but it didn't show up on my computer, so here it is again. My apologies if it is a duplicate. I recently discovered the free Google Translate app for android smart phones and tablets. You set your languages (e.g. French to English), point the lens of

[lace] Any new Lace Books to Review?

I am writing for the May 1 edition of the New England Lace Group's newsletter. Are there any new lace books - preferably in English - that I should review? I rely on private letters giving me information - in order to write articles and reviews that are timely and may not yet be known

[lace] books

Hi Arachnids Following up on the topics –patterns without instructions, learning to make lace and out of print books. I hope I am not contravening any rules but my sole interest is in getting more books available. My concern is that many of the definitive and good instruction books are no

Fwd: [lace] Books/ out of print books

I whole heartedly agree. I have gotten some real bargains from the Lace Guild library. And I found the lady who helped me was very kind and patient. I got the books very quickly even though I am on a different continent. Thanks to all those people who donated their books! Liz R, Raleigh

Re: [lace] Books/ out of print books

Hi carrie, You can email libr...@laceguild.org but be aware that Sara, the librarian, works part time so you may not get a reply the same day. On the library page of the Guild website there is a link to as pdf of current s/h books for sale ( https://www.laceguild.org/museum/library.html ).

Re: [lace] Books/ out of print books

how does one drop a note to the librarian? Thanks carrie On Sun, Mar 19, 2017 at 6:59 PM, Clare Lewis wrote: > At The Lace Guild we regularly get boxes of books sent to us by families > who are dealing with loved ones estates. If these are duplicates to ones we >

[lace] Books/secondhand books

cat one less place to go mountain climbing and and caving! Because there's such a glut of lace books with the number of new lacemakers dwindling, I give those I've grown out of to charity shops in the hope that someone who hasn't thought of trying it will come across one and decide to give it a go

Re: [lace] Books/ out of print books

I have also bought many books that way: the Lace Guild or private lacemakers. And there is also a good Facebook Page (for hose who are on Facebook), which is called Bobbin Lace Market ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/Bobbinlacemarket/). I have just bought the book of Russian Lace by Bridget Cook

Re: [lace] Books/ out of print books

Not only does the Lace Guild have out of print lace books for sale but I am sure that local lace groups will as well. I know ours does. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

RE: [lace] Books/ out of print books

In support of the Lace Guild's second hand books - even though I live on the other side of the world, and am not a member of the UK Lace Guild, I have bought several books this way. Noelene at The Angle noel...@lafferty.com.au > This is a blatant advertising email because we have boxes and

Re: [lace] Books/ out of print books

At The Lace Guild we regularly get boxes of books sent to us by families who are dealing with loved ones estates. If these are duplicates to ones we already have in the library we sell them as second hand books. This is a blatant advertising email because we have boxes and boxes of books which we

[lace] Books/ out of print books

Hi All, I have taken the view that if I am vaguely interested in something and the opportunity comes up I buy it even if I am not quite ready to go in that direction. Guild Libraries are good to introduce new ideas, and I agree with the previous lacemaker who said that when she finds something

[lace] Books

Hi Arachnese, I have two books which I would like to sell. Miniatue Bobbin Lace by Roz Snowden and Lace in Miniature by Ann Collier. When I purchased them many years ago I was thinking of making a doll's house for my grand daughters. But, I soon realized that the designs of the doll house

[lace] On-line textile archives - a lot of lace books and patterns for free

ibrary.upenn.edu/subjects.html Project Gutenberg.A huge archive of books, though not very many lace books. I like their html versions of the books.they include the illustrations. To download, right click on the "Read this book online: HTML" link. In the little window that pops up, clic

RE: [lace] scanned lace books on the internet

Helen Ulrich says: Jenny, I too have seen all of the books being posted recently. Most of them seem to be from European lace makers. I agree with what you say and will do my part. Perhaps someone with more knowledge of international copyright laws could notify the moderators for the lace

[lace] Scanned lace books

collection. They allow you to upload to share; sometimes you have to join to do so. Unfortunately it's not only the copyright owners who scan and upload. Any copyright owner can demand their material be removed if they find it has been uploaded. I've seen less than a dozen lace books. They are useful

[lace] scanned lace books on the internet

I am in two minds about all the scans on the net as there have been times that seeing the scan has made me go and buy the book - which I would not have otherwise done. HOWEVER I wish all the people who post the scans would at least provide details for those of us who WANT to support our

Re: [lace] scanned lace books on the internet

Jenny, I too have seen all of the books being posted recently. Most of them seem to be from European lace makers. I agree with what you say and will do my part. Perhaps someone with more knowledge of international copyright laws could notify the moderators for the lace group that is posting

[lace] Early Lace books by Gillian Dye

After a 4 year hiatus, I'm trying to get back to lacemaking, and have a lot of catching up to do. Can someone tell me how to obtain Gilian Dye's books on the Early Laces (I have the Elizabethan Lace but nothing published since then -- 3? 4? new books, I hear)? I do not have her e-address to ask

[lace] Re: Early Lace Books by Gilian Dye

Thanks, everyone, for prompt replies. Especial thanks to Bev Walker, for suggesting Barbara Fay; I just got a mailing from her (well...) and had two books (not Dye) on my bucket list already. Might as well add the three by Dye. -- Tamara P Duvall Lexington,

Re: [lace] Mounting finished lace LACE BOOKS

Hi, You should be able to find something on www.Barbara-Fay.com It's amazing the amount of lace books on the site and the prices are REALLY FANTASTIC! Shipping is only 5€ and they come really quickly--but even with the shipping the prices are STILL fabulous!!! I took a Binche

[lace] Electronic versions of lace books

You can download samples of some Kindle books to see how they're laid out. Taken me a bit of time to sort it out, but you need to make sure you've got the latest of Kindle to read samples - version 1.12.2 or later. Finally managed to download the sample of Practical Skills and it's similar to

[lace] electronic versions of lace books

Amazon now has several bobbin lace books available for the Kindle eBook readers (you can download the readers for free and they work on the PC, tablet and phones as well as ereaders) Here is a list that came up when searched for "Bobbin Lace" in the Kindle Store How to Make B

[lace] RE: electronic versions of lace books

I have had several queries about printing from the ebooks I have got 2 of Bridget Cook's and 2 of Jo Edkins so gave it a test. Kindle for PC - NO Android phone - NO Converted to PDF using other software and could then print via Adobe Reader but the pictures on a single page in the

Re: [lace] electronic versions of lace books

Baker > On 6 Sep 2015, at 04:33, Jenny Brandis <je...@brandis.com.au> wrote: > > Amazon now has several bobbin lace books available for the Kindle eBook > readers (you can download the readers for free and they work on the PC, > tablet and phones as well as ereaders) - To u

[lace] Lace Books Available

I am having to reduce the size of my library --- Lace, knitting, etc. Please go to http://athirstymind.com/dianez web site for the list of the books. Diane Z Lubec, Maine - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] Dutch Lace Books

Dear Lace Makers, Thanks to Gon Homburg and her shared website, you have now received the option of using 3 Dutch bobbin lace pattern choices in the Art Deco style from the early 20th Century, originally taught by Mrs. de Jager Meezenbroek. Lace production was in a general state of

Re: [lace] Cataloguing lace books

the phone to actually enter the book into the catalogue. As an avid collector of lace books, I've found this app a great way to have a full catalogue of what I own. Noelene at The Angle - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

Re: [lace] Cataloguing lace books

Yay!! I found the section on where to record book loans on this app. Cheers, Shirley T. - cooling down to 28C today Jeri but sure could use some of the wet stuff you have an abundance of. On 02-Mar-15 9:52 AM, jeria...@aol.com wrote: Dear Noelene, A nice solution to a book collector's

RE: [lace] Cataloguing lace books

(comma separated values) which can in turn be imported into several different types of programs. You can have multiple bookshelves, each containing the books of your choice. Mine has never graduated to anything but lace books, but I really must get down to creating bookshelves specifically

Re: [lace] Re: Cataloguing lace books

I too have this app on my Samsung phone and it is extremely handy when confronted with the numerous books we find on traders' stalls. I just have to remember to make a list of who I lend books to. Don't think this 'borrow list' can be entered into this app but maybe there is someone out

[lace] Cataloguing lace books

between my phone and my two tablets. The only drawback is that the camera lens in my 7 inch tablet does not recognise the barcodes, so I always use the phone to actually enter the book into the catalogue. As an avid collector of lace books, I've found this app a great way to have a full catalogue

[lace] Re: Cataloguing lace books

Noelene, thanks so much for the tip about the Book Catalogue app! I have been trying to organize my lace and embroidery books after our move to a new house. This will be the perfect way to know what books are already on my shelves when I'm in the vendor room at the IOLI convention this summer!

Re: [lace] Idrija Lace Books

The Lace School of Idrija has recently published two books: one of narrow tape and the second of broad tape lace, with very good technical instructions. Well, all of the books they have published have good technical instructions. But, if you want to learn and follow the steps to their technique,

Re: [lace] Idrija Lace Books

Hi fellow Arachnids, In Britain these books are available from Roseground and SMP Lace. Sent from Windows Mail From: Antje Gonzalez The Lace School of Idrija has recently published two books: one of narrow tape and the second of broad tape lace, with very good technical

[lace] Pattern suggestion thanks - and Idrija lace books

Hello all thanks to all those who replied (on off list) with pattern suggestions - I now have lots of ideas (if only I had enough time to try them all), one of which is to try Idrija lace as there seem to be lots of very attractive smallish motif patterns available for that; As I've never

Re: [lace] Pattern suggestion thanks - and Idrija lace books

lace@arachne.com Subject [lace] Pattern suggestion thanks - and Idrija lace books Hello all thanks to all those who replied (on off list) with pattern suggestions - I now have lots of ideas (if only I had enough time to try them all), one of which is to try Idrija lace as there seem to be lots

[lace] Idrija Lace Books

. Metka Tratnik is a lace teacher at the Idrija School of Lace in Slovenia. Some patterns are of cute lace critters and other items that your letter suggests you like to make. The book has instructions for working with colour, in addition to white or ecru. At least 5 new lace books have

[lace] lace books for sale

A good friend of mine is selling her bobbinlace books and ask that I pass the word on to you. Here is her site: http://ethaschuette.com/?p=1515 -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net email: tat...@tat-man.net Magic Thread Shop:

[lace] Cantu lace books

Apart from Mary McPeek (and I did a course with her years ago at Ithaca), there are publications by Vera Cockuyt on Cantu and another called Lavori i fuselli - Edizioni Mani di Fata. Don't know if either of these are available any more. The above books emrege occasionally. I recently got

Re: [lace] Cantu lace books

Hello Alice, Lorri and everyone, punto Venezia in the search line results in some useful links, especially videos about Cantu lace On Wed, Oct 29, 2014 at 5:48 PM, lacel...@frontier.com lacel...@frontier.com wrote: Does anyone know the Italian terms that would be helpful? -- Bev in

[lace] Carrickmacross lace - Books, Collar hints and Wet Cleaning

Dear Karen, You are wise to express concerns about the fragile nature of this lace. Have you looked at the correspondence about Carrickmacross in our digest? http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/index.html Put Carrickmacross in the search box, and read a lot we have said through the

[lace-chat] Lace books

(Hope it is OK to post this) With retirement looming, the time has come to downsize my collection of lacemaking books acquired over the last 25+ years. I am gradually listing the remaining books on http://uk.ebid.net/ - you will find them here http://bit.ly/1jMyvjY Everything else that's

[lace] lace books

I just received 3 books that I ordered from Holly. Thienpondt and Voelcker on Mechlin, and Nakazaki on Paris. All 3 are well past my current skill level, but one day If you are interested, I wrote reviews of the 3 and added them to the book list for Binche Flanders etc on laceioli. The

[lace] Books in 'foreign' languages.

Although it might be convenient for us English speaking nations if all the books we are interested in were written in our mother tongue, why should the author bear the cost of translation. And unless that author already has some English, the additional cost to get an independent review of the

Re: [lace] Books in 'foreign' languages.

Then there are those who know quite a bit of English and will write it too - but often with hilarious outcomes. I have often offered to edit these works for free - just because I want to see a good publication coming from otherwise very talented and clever people - and for both books and websites.

Re: [lace] Books in 'foreign' languages.

By the way we are discussing translation, those with English but no German knowledge and interested in Margareten Lace, can look forward for the translation of Lotte Heinemann's book into English. Perhaps you can still find an announcement somewhere. Ilske - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] Translations of lace books

I am a translator too and have translated two lace books into Spanish. After that, the editor did not ask for more translations, because not many Spanish lacemakers bought these books and it was a big expense for them. Actually, it is an immense work to translate a lace book because it is, in fact

[lace] Translating lace books

A book, especially a lace book, in a foreign language is something like treasure at the top of cliff when you're on the bottom. I am lucky in that I can usually read French without a dictionary, and Spanish and German with a dictionary. I well remember trying to translate Ulrike Lohr

Re: [lace] Translating lace books

What happened to the online lace terms glossary? Has it expanded? I don't use it because I have the glossary in book form, but that would be very helpful in this situation for those without the glossary. I got the glossary about 12 years ago, so I bet there aren't many left. The

Re: [lace] Translating lace books

I should have gotten up and pulled the book for the first message, but I was feeling lazy. It is the International Lace Dictionary 1998, and evidently it’s 15 languages. http://www.barbara-fay.de/j2/index.php/en/component/virtuemart/bobbin-lace/in

[lace] Translations of Lace Books

Anje wrote: So, although it is sad that we cannot get all the books that exist in our own language, a good idea for us is to try and learn a bit of the languages in which the books are written. At least the important words, to know what the texts are about. English is a must, of course. And German

Re: [lace] Translations of lace books

Well, we should have learnt all these languages when young! So true - I've been trying to learn some Spanish for some months now, and being over 50 it's much harder than when I was learning English as a teen/twen. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line:

Re: [lace] Pricey lace books - Do you read Jeri's memos?

- Original Message - From: jeria...@aol.com To: lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Pricey lace books - Do you read Jeri's memos? A subject I regularly write about. Often! There are greedy people everywhere. All they need is access to the internet and a personal computer

[lace] re pricey lace books

I had an experience recently on Amazon while looking for a copy of Geometrical Bucks Point. They had a copy listed for $2,465.00. I sent the seller a message asking about it. THey said it was a glitch with Amazon and they were trying to take it off the listings. Exchanged a few more emails

[lace] Re: pricey lace books--another author's perspective

As a new author, I recently went to Amazon to look up MY book (Fun with Split Ring Tatting) just to see what I could see. Keep in mind that this book went into print March 2012 and is constantly available through amazon for either a list price of $25 or sometimes Amazon has it 'on sale' for

Re: [lace] Re: pricey lace books--another author's perspective

Hello Karen and everyone For the exercise, I looked up your title at amazon-dot-ca to find one listed Used - Like New $24.51 with this comment: Book is in Fantastic Condition. Contains remainder mark on bottom outside edge. Some Shelf Wear. Prompt Service! Sure. POD and it is remaindered.Further,

Re: [lace] Pricey lace books

Did you know that for a mere $753.00 you can buy Alex Stillwell's Technique of Teneriff book? I've been noticing this a lot with Amazon's general books too. Apparently these books are all coming out of Hong Kong. I'm sure any author would love a slice of that kind of price. Are there people

Re: [lace] Pricey lace books

Sharon is correct. But there is one other thing you need to be aware of... Sometimes people list items at outrageous prices just to create the illusion that the item is really that valuable. Then, they will list the item at a very *low* buy it now price. Beware! Before you grab that deal,

Re: [lace] Pricey lace books

Clay, you hit it on the head. Great caution. Thanks. Hugs, Lin and the Mali *I just realized I am so old, I have forgotten I have been there and done that.* - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] Pricey lace books

Hello everybody: Catherine wrote: This email from Sharon has prompted me to look on UK Amazon this morning and I see that there are 8 used copies of my book 'Needlelace Designs Techniques' for sale plus a further 5 NEW copies, making the grand total of 13 copies for sale. The lowest

Re: [lace] Pricey lace books - Do you read Jeri's memos?

is that everyone is out to sell you something, and IF there is a legal regulation to protect you from scams, it is too complicated to complain. For standard lace books, search the web sites of the lace suppliers in your country or continent. There are quite a few in the U.K. who advertise in The Lace

Re: [lace] Pricey lace books

There are some lace book authors who are self funded publishers, meaning they have personally outplayed the printing costs. I would like to see a list of those books and the authors sale details so when I buy their book I buy it direct from them and THEY receive the full sale price. For

Re: [lace] Pricey lace books

Excellent idea! Going beyond that, perhaps a consortium of self-publishers on Arachne! Rhere must be a good website for that! Clay Sent from my iPad On Nov 6, 2013, at 7:08 PM, Jenny Brandis je...@brandis.com.au wrote: There are some lace book authors who are self funded publishers,

[lace] Pricey lace books

I don't know whether anyone has mentioned this lately, but if you've check out Amazon.com recently you will notice that some books are going for outrageous prices. With nothing better to do tonight I checked out some lace books. Did you know that for a mere $753.00 you can buy Alex

Re: [lace] Pricey lace books

Just because they ask very high prices does not mean they can get buyers. They can ask and we can refuse! That said, it is really too bad that so many classic books are difficult for us new lacers to find. Sometimes we get lucky at a Lace day and find a used copy of some classic book.

[lace] books

Hi Arachnids I certainly opened a can of worms and I think there have been a lot of misconceptions and I now know more since more information has come out. I also read the value of my book as being in £s not $s. It did not help. I had not realised how many organisations would get involved in

[lace] Books

Hi Arachnids I know there is an embargo on advertising ones own books but this email is not about advertising but about warning lacemakers. My book ‘All about making – Floral Bucks Point Lace’ has only been available since 21 October 2013 and there is already one available on ebay at of

[lace] books

Hi Arachnids As a self-publishing author I give a discount to suppliers. However, the supplier has to pay carriage, which on heavy books, is substantial. Also when sending outside the EU there are usually import duties for them to pay and local sales tax. This will probably increase the price

[lace] Books

The way the digest works is that it sends out messages once the 'file' reaches a certain size. It was created in the days when most people were paying by the second for downloads. Some still are, which is one of the reasons we are asked to trim our posts. If you were to even attempt to list

[lace] Books and suppliers list

There was once a list of suppliers on the Arachne website. It was removed due to obsolescence, and rightly so. However, this would be a good place to list suppliers of all sorts globally, and self publishers so they can be found. Thus the space on the digest would be preserved. Or even

Re: [lace] Books

Hi Alex and fellow spiders,   Actually there's a bit of confusion about the shipping etc. charges for the copies of Alex's book already on ebay:  if the buyer is in the US, the shipping charges are only $3.43 for economy shipping (probably Media shipping which can take forever but doesn't

Re: [lace] Books - Import Impact on Price

Import Taxes? For Books? In the U.S.? One thing I've noticed in these posts about inflated prices is references to paying import charges. I have obtained many books from overseas -- and NO DUTY was charged on them. Here is how books come home to me from other nations: 1. Direct

Re: [lace] Books

I find that when looking for books, the best place for me to start at is Google search and then shopping. Then I go from there. Sometimes I will put in an alert on either Google or eBay for an item. I have found some good deals that way. Shopping around seems to work for me. Some gently

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