Re: [lace] Rumblings in Russia

2014-09-02 Thread Achim Siebert
Oh my goodness - this is so backward. Didn't they ever hear of microfibers, that absorb even more moisture than cotton? Modern synthetics are really not comparable to what we had say twenty years ago - I was really surprised how comfortable , soft and fast drying high quality sportswear can be

Re: [lace] Salamander group

2014-09-02 Thread Joke Sinclair
Looking at the salamander picture reminded me of this picture. http://www.mcescher.com/gallery/switzerland-belgium/development-iii/ Joke Sinclair from a dull West Sussex in the UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

RE: [lace] Salamander group

2014-09-02 Thread Jean Nathan
Looking at the salamander picture reminded me of this picture. http://www.mcescher.com/gallery/switzerland-belgium/development-iii/ Joke Sinclair All artists get their inspiration from somewhere. Jean Nathan in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

RE: [lace] Salamander group

2014-09-02 Thread Agnes Boddington
I was introduced to Escher's (a compatriot of mine) art work at a young age and even met him once at a gallery and have been fascinated by his works ever since. I have several books on Escher's works, and have a long standing intention of trying to turn some of these into lace patterns. If time

[lace] Escher designs

2014-09-02 Thread carolina de la Guardia
I am a fan of Escher designs and all pieces called Metamorphosis are impressive. In effect the salamander lace is taken from: http://www.mcescher.com/gallery/switzerland-belgium/no-25-lizard I have worked recently an insert for T-shirt in black forming a group of opposite leaves which

Re: [lace] Escher designs

2014-09-02 Thread Catherine Barley
Wow Carolina, that's beautiful. Many congratulations Catherine Barley UK where summer has returned! Catherine Barley Needlelace www.catherinebarley.com - Original Message - From: carolina de la Guardia carolina...@aol.com I have worked recently an insert for T-shirt in black forming

Re: [lace] Salamander group

2014-09-02 Thread scotlace
I agree whole heartedly with Robin. atricia in Wales Joy Beeson joybee...@comcast.net wrote: What do you think of this? I agree that attempting to keep all salamander postings in one thread will make the discussion easier to read -- and easier to avoid for those not interested.

[lace] Another Salamander/Escher project

2014-09-02 Thread Lyn Bailey
Carolina's Escher-like T shirt brings to mind another possible salamander project. I am especially fond of lace on T shirts, as I wear them a lot, and it is a good way to display lace. I would take the pattern and reduce it until it could fit Aurifil 50 thread, and make enough salamanders to

[lace] Ruth Johnson

2014-09-02 Thread Miriam Gidron
Ruth , if you are still on Arachne could you please contact me privately. If Ruth isn't a member could you pass on the message. Thanks, Miriam in Israel - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to