[lace] Christmas card exchange

Hi All A beautiful 'Iris folded' Christams card has arrived from my exchange partner Dorcas Newkirk in the US and she also made a lovely tatted Santa sleigh in red which will take pride of place on my Christmas tree - when it goes up. Thank you Dorcas Nicky in Suffolk - To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace] RE: lace-bobbins and types

Of course this all falls down when you consider Buck thumpers... Why? Many of my South Bucks style bobbins are quite small and light in weight, much smaller than those often thought of as Thumpers, and of course none of them have the weight of a spangle. Also, often the old spangles were

[lace] Lace bobbins and types

Whoops, I opened my mouth with a lot of generalities regarding fashion for thinner bobbins. However it has been nice knowing what you practitioners think and feel about them. From my rarefied atmosphere I tend to forget that they are tools from time to time and that above all you use the

[lace] Luton Lace gallery undergoing refurbishment

In case anyone was thinking of visiting soon, http://www.wardownparkmuseum.com/cinehubEast/wardownpark-exhibition.nsf/Looku pAreas/5CC3CB9FF0AAFAB2802574A4005177E6?OpenDocument The Lace Gallery is closed until early 2011 We are busy creating a new gallery which will feature exciting contemporary

[lace] Christmas Card Exchange

Silvia and lace making friends, My Christmas card from Silvia in Italy arrived last evening. It is absolutely Beautiful. This is a lovely Christmas Ball ornament in needlelace made with beautifully done fine stitches in white and gold metallic. It will sit it on my mantel for all my friends

[lace] card exchange

I received a lovely card today from Holly Lacusky in the USA. Thank you Holly the card was lovely especially the star in beaded bobbin lace. I have hung it on my tree for all to admire. All good Christmas Wishes Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] Encaje in Vologda

Dear lacers, I have searched lots of videos on Encaje(Spanish bobbin lace) and just happened on this very extensive video about the culture of Vologda and its lace and the processes. It is one I haven¹t seen before. Maybe you have or should revisit. It is 25+ minutes long and the pieces are

[lace] card exchange

Hello Everyone, I recently received a lovely bobbin lace candle ornament from my partner, Nicky Howener-Townsend, in Suffolk. It is made from white and gold metallic thread. It has a clear tear drop for the flame. The card is red with a gold metallic background and the candle is hanging

[lace] Looking for bead photographs

You know that my wife and a certain Arachne member are waving a big stick at me to get my Bobbin Dictionary done. Well, with the data base of pictures that I have, I never dreamt that I would need to ask friends for such a large amount of help in supplying me with photographs. But here I am

[lace-chat] card exchange

I received a lovely card today from Holly Lacusky in the USA. Thank you Holly the card was lovely especially the star in beaded bobbin lace. I have hung it on my tree for all to admire. All good Christmas Wishes Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK To unsubscribe send email to