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 tho
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 the
Yes we would all prefer you were happy and making lace which ever way you
can. Long may it continue. There are many of us out in the world of lace
who have to choose the best way we can do something and not worry about it
not being the correct way. Just loving lace and lacemaking and makin
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
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> On 19 Apr 2015, at 08:00, Jean Nathan wrote:
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> After all, there are no lace police.
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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 - Elloughton
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 wrote:
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> After all, there are no lace police.
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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.
