Re: [lace] questions for you lace makers living in California in the 1980s

My mom took a bobbin lace class in the mid-80's. This was in the San Fernando Valley (NW Los Angeles County). The teacher's name was Page, but I don't remember her last name. The class was through a weaving store. She must have been a good teacher because she let me sit in on one class when

Re: [lace] questions for you lace makers living in California in the 1980s

I can see now that after removing all of the previous posts, I forgot to leave enough so people would know which publication I was talking about. I have to say, this is actually the thing that has prevented me from posting more over the years. With Gmail, the old email is set as hidden, so I

Re: [lace] questions for you lace makers living in California in the 1980s

1. Michael Auclair was a good friend of mine. We were both members of the now defunct Lace Guild of New York. I believe I was the only person in our shared lace orbit ever invited to his upper East Side cold water walk-up flat. He was passionate about his lace, and liked to pick my brain about

Re: [lace] questions for you lace makers living in California in the 1980s

On 5/14/18 9:09 PM, Kim Davis wrote: It is known as Lacis now, but was first called The Lace Place. For a time, there was a mail-order business called "Some Place". I had a really terrible time telling people where I got the things I bought from them. I don't know *when* the name was

Re: [lace] questions for you lace makers living in California in the 1980s

He is deceased. Sadly, I believe he was an early victim of AIDs. Devon On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 12:11 PM, Sharon Ghamari-Tabrizi wrote: > There was a young man from New York City who was interested in lace in the > period? Michael Auclair? Does anyone know about him?

Re: [lace] questions for you lace makers living in California in the 1980s

There was a young man from New York City who was interested in lace in the period? Michael Auclair? Does anyone know about him? Present or past? Any phone numbers or emails? ... I could imagine Bobby meeting him On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 9:05 AM, Kim Davis wrote: > In case

Re: [lace] questions for you lace makers living in California in the 1980s

In case anyone ever wants to look at hard copies, we have the complete set at The Lace Museum in Sunnyvale, CA. Kim​ - 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:

Re: [lace] questions for you lace makers living in California in the 1980s

Hello Devon The online source is the weaving archive, subsection documents relating to lace, search Periodicals. The archive url is in the link I posted. (I hope you understand, I'm keying this from my iPod) Good to know further information on the young man in New York! Bev in Shirley BC west

Re: [lace] questions for you lace makers living in California in the 1980s

Dear Bev, You seem to have a set of pdf's of the IOLI Bulletin? Are these available somewhere? The young man from New York City who teaches lacemaking would have been Michael Auclair. He was very interested in the Ipswich laces, and Irish laces, too, I think. He did some lace appraising, even for

Re: [lace] questions for you lace makers living in California in the 1980s

Hello Sharon and everyone Could your protagonist drive to San Bernardino? In this 1981 issue of the IOLI Bulletin, there is an article, page 13 of the pdf, about the forming of a new group of bobbin lacers, the Cross Twisters of San Bernadino, wherein they invite anyone in the area of the County

Re: [lace] questions for you lace makers living in California in the 1980s

He probably would have met up with Kaethe Kliot (please double check spelling of her first name) from Lacis in Berkeley. It is known as Lacis now, but was first called The Lace Place. I do not know when the name changed precisely offhand, but you should be able to search that easily enough.

[lace] questions for you lace makers living in California in the 1980s

For my novel, Bobby is attending the University of California Santa Cruz. It is academic year 1984-1985. (He will be spending the summer of 1985 in New York.) He wants to take a class in lace making. It could be bobbin or needle lace or both. A member of the list just wrote to me to share her

Re: [lace] Questions for those who use bobbins

Jenny, Christine Springett published a fantastic booklet called spangles and superstitions which is worth reading if you can get hold of a copy. Her introduction talks about the movement from fine thread to corse and the idea that then it was needed to have more weight for the domed pillion.

Re: [lace] Questions for those who use bobbins

I'm tempted to print this phrase out and put it on my wall. Thanks Jean, it's one of the reason I love lace making L Kind Regards Liz Baker On 19 Apr 2015, at 08:00, Jean Nathan jean...@hotmail.co.uk wrote: After all, there are no lace police. - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] Questions for those who use bobbins

The trouble is there are a few people around who think they are the lace police! (just a gentle joke but I'm sure most of you have met one at some time) RegardsHazel Smith     On 19 Apr 2015, at 08:00, Jean Nathan jean...@hotmail.co.uk wrote: After all, there are no lace police. - To

RE: [lace] Questions for those who use bobbins

The booklet is available on the Springett's website for £3.50 plus p/p: www.cdspringett.co.uk/acatalog/Lacemaking_Books.html I was at the lace fair at Haydock Park yesterday, and bought Christine's latest pattern. It is huge, will need to retire to get time to do this. Agnes Boddington -

[lace] Questions, bobbins

Jenny The wooden part of a midlands bobbin is quite small and very light weight. I think the spangle ring and its beads may be necessary to give sufficient weight. Antique thumpers, a alternate midlands style, are much thicker and don't have a spangle right. European bobbins are different weights

Re: [lace] Questions for those who use bobbins

Metallics do present their own kinds of challenges, most annoying of which is throwing their hitches and running away! Several ways have been suggested to prevent this. One is to get a fat drinking straw the next time you're in a restaurant that has them. Cut sections of the straw roughly

Re: [lace] Questions for those who use bobbins

One is to get a fat drinking straw the next time you're in a restaurant that has them. Cut sections of the straw roughly the size of the neck, and then slice the straw open from top to bottom. The straw can then be slipped over the neck and thread and hitch, and keep it under control. i have

[lace] Questions for those who use bobbins

I have been told that the spangles on the English East Midland bobbins are there for weight to aid in the tension. I accepted this as truth. But ... My EM bobbins vary in weight depending on the beads used in the spangles. European bobbins vary in shapes (and I am guessing) weight If you work

[lace] Thank you - Re: Needle lace questions

Thank you to all the dear Arachnes that answered my question! I'm going to work the piece on a pillow, because I fear I'd soil it too much if I work it on the hand. Have prepared my calico pad, drawing on plain paper and film on top, and tomorrow I'll couch the design in. I hope the product is

Re: [lace] Questions about bobbins

Bev wrote: The bobbin next to it, England? is a LeGrande bobbin from Canada, Vancouver BC to be precise. The design was copiously made by Mr. LeGrande for some years. When I first started making lace (early 1980s), these bobbins were the first ones that I bought in any quantity. I'd order

[lace] needle lace questions

Lenore and Liz I would be very interested in hearing the answers to Lenore's questions. Even though I don't make needle lace myself, I am interested in the process. And who knows? When my eyes just can't do bobbin lace anymore, maybe I'll switch to needle lace where I can use a magnifier. Just

Re: [lace] questions (2) for the list!

:31 PM Subject: [lace] questions (2) for the list! Dear Spiders... I have two questions for the list. I know the answers are out there, and will appreciate any information you send me. First... does anyone have the current email address for Simon Toustou in Canada? I have a friend who wants

[lace] questions (2) for the list!

Dear Spiders... I have two questions for the list. I know the answers are out there, and will appreciate any information you send me. First... does anyone have the current email address for Simon Toustou in Canada? I have a friend who wants to purchase some bobbin holders, and I seem to

Re: [lace] questions (2) for the list!

] To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 6:31 PM Subject: [lace] questions (2) for the list! Dear Spiders... I have two questions for the list. I know the answers are out there, and will appreciate any information you send me. First... does anyone have the current email address

Re: [lace] questions (2) for the list!

I have the same address and phone no. as Joan. I don't think Simon ever had email, which is probably why you couldn't find it :D On 30 Sep 2007, at 19:31, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Spiders... I have two questions for the list. I know the answers are out there, and will appreciate

[lace] questions about Flanders lace and pins and pillows

Our summer has finally calmed down after DD's graduation from university and her wedding and I've now had a chance to sit down again at my lace pillows. Just before heading back to the States in May, I had finished a piece of lace but didn't have the time to take it off the pillow. When I went

Re: [lace] questions about Flanders lace and pins and pillows

One thing you could try to see if the pillow is a little damp is to seal it into a plastic bag and then put it in hot sunlight for an hour or two. If the pillow is damp, you shoul get condensation on the inside of the bag. It won't necessarily feel damp to the touch if the moisture is deep in

Re: [lace] questions about Flanders lace and pins and pillows

On 7/16/07, Dona B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I began to wonder if the order of placing pins and twists makes a difference. For example after making the snowflake crossings, (petite point de neige) and you are ready to place the two lower pins, should the pins be placed before making the two

Re: [lace] questions about Flanders lace and pins and pillows

Hello Dona, I use every sort of pillows but always stainless pins and I never had the problem you told us. To be honest I have no idea what happened on your pillow. What belonged your working snowflakes, there is no rule when to make the twists. I personally work as it is in my colored working

Re: [lace] questions about Flanders lace and pins and pillows

Hi Everybody: Yesterday as I became more relaxed with the stich, I began to wonder if the order of placing pins and twists makes a difference. I've experimented with different sequences and I believe it does make a minute difference in the lace, but that doesn't mean one sequence is

re: [lace] miscellaneous lace questions

Debbie wrote: I was looking at the instructions for the wire leaf on December 2 of the Advent Calendar. snip: but I must say that the more I look at this pattern, the more I want to make it! Was that something that went into the planning of the calendar? The earlier the date in December,

[lace] miscellaneous lace questions

While I was looking at the website for the Lace Guild, I found a pattern for a wedding horseshoe. I was wondering how the horseshoe came to be connected to weddings. I have seen patterns for horseshoe many times since I began lacemaking, always connected to weddings, but I never asked for the

[lace] Questions about Making a Bolster Pillow

I'm thinking of making a bolster pillow and have lots of questions. I'd welcome some input as to pros and cons of working with a bolster pillow before I commit to this project. What size bolster is good for your lap, rather than a stand or table? I like my Puerto Rican Travel pillow, but it is

Re: [lace] Questions about Making a Bolster Pillow

I have mine filled with raw cleaned but not degreased wool. I love it!! It takes a lot of wool but it is lightweight and my pins stay nice and shiny from the lanolin in the wool. Another nice side effect is that due to the lanolin seeping into the cover fabric for all these years my pillow is

Re: [lace] Questions about Making a Bolster Pillow

Hi Lenore and everyone For your bolster pillow, decide where you like to have your hands as you work - if you have to hold them too high, then a large diameter bolster wouldn't be suitable. I would experiment first with a rolled up blanket to find the right diameter. Then you can sew a cotton

Re: [lace] Questions about Making a Bolster Pillow

Lenore, Start your bolster with a core the length you want. A perfect base is a tube from your local carpet shop. They'll give you a roll and the tube is made of heavy paper fibre that can be cut with a saw - FH Clive cut mine with his Shopsmith circular saw. I padded it with upholstery

[lace] questions

Mary 1. I've not heard of a device such as you describe. If your pattern does not give you a thread size the only way is to experiment. If you have some fragments of thread from an old project use the ends to work just a small portion of your new design to see how it looks. Don't worry about

[lace] Asking lace questions

At 04:39 PM 7/26/2004, you wrote: I will, however, endeavour to ask the questions that I may need to, even if I think they're so basic as to be silly to the pros. Never 'silly'. While there are a lot of people on this list, and many of them are experienced lacemakers, there are also many who are

[lace] Re: Asking lace questions

On Jul 26, 2004, at 20:07, Alice Howell wrote (in response to Karen's message): If you have a question about your lace, there's probably several more out there with the same question but too shy to ask it. Or, like me, don't even realize there's a question to ask, but learn from the answers

Re: [lace] Asking lace questions

Naw, Alice, it's a courgette, but you're in the ball park. A marrow is a summer squash and bigger than a courgette. I do miss my kitchen garden. I only have elephant garlic and jerusalem artichokes. Betty Ann ...Alice in Oregon -- headed out to the church garden in search of a zuchini.

[lace] questions

I like the fact that newbies are asking questions, I am a newbie and maybe someone will ask a question that I haven't. So keep them coming, I print out every answer to keep on file. Lynn wildgun004smate Clarksburg, WV - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:

[lace] lace questions

Hi everyone - while it is quiet on the list, thought I'd share: Probably I'm not the only one to whom this person has sent the following questions. They write that they are a student in the 'Southern of California' doing a research paper on lace-making in Ireland and they are to interview 'an

[lace] Questions about IOLI convention

Jeri wrote: Dear Lacemakers, There is a need to explain charges some people are not accustomed to paying. It is important to realize that hotel practices and pricing have changed through the years, and the contracts our organizers now sign really commit the Chairwomen to pay the hotels no