[lace] Miss Channer's mat

If Ruth Bean is refusing to reprint the pattern, they should sell the copyright to someone who is willing. Since they aren't getting any money for it, they shouldn't ask too much for the copyright. Scanning and printing on a home computer is not a very big deal. Lorelei - To unsubscribe send ema

Re: [lace] Lace magazine international and Jesurum lace

I thought this magazine had folded a year or so ago - but I could be wrong jenny barron Scotland - Original Message - From: "Annette Meldrum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "lace" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 2:53 PM Subject: [lace] Lace magazine international and Jesurum

[lace] au revoir, so long, ta ta - etc. . . .

Well, ladies, it's been both fun and educational, but I'm not leaving to stagnate (compost ? ) - I will be 'growing' in a different direction. I'm going to lurk for awhile, weaning myself away before I unsub, meanwhile getting over missing you . . . "Thank you" to all who have replied to my posts

[lace] Old Italian Lace by Elisa Ricci

I have the great pleasure of announcing that both volumes of Ricci are now on the Professor's site. This has been a very long effort for both of us, and he has been more than patient with my computer ignorance. Besides being grateful

Re: [lace] lace frog and "Paris before Binche?" (long)

This is very "off-topic", but it recalls my first week at school in 1939. Having eagerly awaited being educated, I was disgusted when the infant teacher gave me some plasticine, and made me play with it for a whole week. I didn't know how to play with plasticine (having been reading books and playi

[lace] Lace magazine international and Jesurum lace

Dear spiders Is anyone familiar with this magazine published in the US? I found a link to it while doing some research on Jesurum lace on the web and was considering ordering some back issues. There is a special offer for back issues at the moment. One 1996 issue has an article on Jesurum lace in

[lace] Lace pattern and old age

Someone in my class at convention reminded me that I had not sent a pattern for a christmas tree that I designed last year. Due to memory lapses I did not make a note of their name nor have they emailed me since convention. If you recognise this scenario will you please email me privately and I w

FW: [lace] lace frog and "Paris before Binche?" (long)

. . . From my crafts, I don't want anyhing but joy, beauty, calm and peaceful hours, connection with history and with fellow lacemakers. So I make (or try) the lace that "sings to me", as someone called it, or try to master certain techniques which thrill me, knit a piece I want to wear, weave a to

[lace] Book search

There were two editions of "Success to the Lace Pillow" by the Springetts - 1981 and 1997. The second one is far more comprehensive than the first. I think the one that appeared recently on ebay was the earlier edition. When buying it secondhand, you need to be aware which edition is being offered.

[lace] RE: Painted Beds

Dear Patty Dowden, your painted Beds is exquisite. Could you please contact me, I have some questions, if you wouldn't mind. Sylvia Andrews [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [lace] 5 metres of lace

Hello, How can I meet the club? I sended a e.mail last week and I have no answer. Dentellez bien Sof from France with sun On 4 Jul 2003, at 15:18, Bev Walker wrote: > Hi everyone and Kenn, who wrote: > > > The other news is that I have started the next 5-metre club attempt. > > Not reall

[lace] I got it!

I finally managed to win an auction on ebay! I'm now the proud owner of Pamela Nottingham's Technique of Bucks Point Lace. I've been searching the web for used copies ever since I took my second Bucks class, but they were all in the UK - expensive shipping. Last week, a copy was posted from Tenn

Re: [lace] Book search - Springett

In a message dated 8/26/03 10:21:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I would be interested in finding a copy of "Success to the lace pillow" by Christine and David Springett as recommended by Brian. >> --- This book is available (new) from Holly Van Sciver in Ithaca, N

[lace] Lacemakers Lamp

Does anyone have instructions on making a lacemakers lamp? Thanks, Penny - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] pricking

A couple of years ago I taught a lady who was absolutely desperate to learn to make lace. However, she didn't see why she should waste time doing the following: 1) Spangling bobbins (I don't want to use thumpers I want the 'pretty' ones - can't you do it for me?) 2) Wind the thread on the bobb

Re: [lace] RE: Pricking

Me, I rub bees wax all over my photocopy of the pricking, pin it to a cork tile (that is stuck onto a piece of plywood) and then prick away. Regards Liz Subj:[lace] RE: Pricking Date:Mon, 25 Aug 2003

Re: [lace] Book search

In the last couple of weeks there was a copy of Christine and David's book on offer on ebay - though gone now it does appear occasionally. The two spiral inscription bobbins numbers 29 and 30 were both made by Jesse Compton of Deanshanger, Northamptonshire. Diana (Northamptonshire, UK) - Orig

Re: [lace] Miss Channer's Mat

At 10:07 AM 8/26/2003 -0500, you wrote: >Vivienne >Do you have an email address for the publisher, Ruth Bean? If you forwarded it to >Arachne, then everyone who wanted a copy of Miss Channer's Mat, could write to that >address telling them that they would like to purchase a copy and please would th

RE: [lace] Miss Channer's Mat

In a communication 8/15/03 from Nigel at Ruth Bean, he wrote "We are considering whether to reprint Miss Channer's Lace Mat..." Perhaps a show of interest would help them decide in our favor. Here's an email addy for them: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -Michele in hot and sunny Utah -Origin

Re: [lace] Miss Channer's Mat

Hi, no I don't think they have a e-mail. They do know. I have asked them a few times but they would have to have so many printed and the cost is such that they don't find it viable even if they sold 100 straight away. KEEP LACING, VIVIENNE, BIGGINS - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL

Re: [lace] Miss Channer's Mat

Vivienne Do you have an email address for the publisher, Ruth Bean? If you forwarded it to Arachne, then everyone who wanted a copy of Miss Channer's Mat, could write to that address telling them that they would like to purchase a copy and please would they reprint it. That would at least give them

Re: [lace] Miss Channer's Mat

speaking of Miss Channer's Mat - did the lucky ebay bidder in the USA - sorry I can't remember who it was - ever recieve the mat and if she did is she happy with her purchase? jenny barron Scotland - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTE

Re: [lace] Miss Channer's Mat

Hi, the pattern and copy right is held by a publishing company. Ruth Bean. they are not willing at the moment to publish it due, I understand, to the high costs. It is a very intricate pattern to print and has to be done properly. They do know that suppliers like me are willing to stock them but

Re: [lace] Miss Channer's Mat

Lately we've heard from several who are about to make "Miss Channer's Mat". From where is the pattern available? I've been given to understand that it is no longer in print. My lace goal is to one day be able to make the above-mentioned mat, although at the rate I'm going, it would take several li

[lace] Miss Channer's Mat

Lately we've heard from several who are about to make "Miss Channer's Mat". >From where is the pattern available? I've been given to understand that it is no longer in print. My lace goal is to one day be able to make the above-mentioned mat, although at the rate I'm going, it would take several l

[lace] Book search

I have been corresponding with Brian in Australia. He has shown interest in a box of antique bobbins I have owned for years. There are 71 of my bobbins on display at http://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/hildbrnd/lace/ for those of you interested in seeing these bobbins. My daughter has set up the

RE: [lace] lace frog and "Paris before Binche?" (very long)

>>>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Does one have to master a certain kind of lace before beeing allowed to start with another? There was the question of "Paris before Binche" some digests ago.<<< That is the basic question, and there are two aspects to the answer. The first asp

Re: [lace] lace frog and "Paris before Binche?" (long)

Hi Eva - > Does one have to master a certain kind of lace before beeing allowed to > start with another? > There was the question of "Paris before Binche" some digests ago. You are right that there are teachers who have very strong feelings about what order you should work your lace. And, in my

Re: [lace] Photo gallery

Dear Avital, > > Ilske, how long did it take you to make the Vologda collar? What kind of > pillow did you use? On this collar, it is in two parts, I worked on them together 80 hours without pulling the thread on the bobbins and pricking. At that time I had only two flat pillows from about 60 cm i

Re: [lace] Photo gallery

Brenda wrote: > I've just added three pictures to the arachne Webshots community gallery. Very nice! Your daughters must have had long engagements, to enable you to make all that lace. ;-) > Thank you Avital (?) for setting it up. > Look at http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003-date

[lace] Photo gallery

I've just added three pictures to the arachne Webshots community gallery. They are the three pieces of lace I made for each DD 's wedding - more on my own website if you are really interested! Thank you Avital (?) for setting it up. Look at http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003-date B

[lace] York bobbins

In 1990 my daughter bought me three bobbins while visiting York in England and was told that the maker was an 80 year old man. I would like to know the name of the maker if anyone can help. There can't have been many bobbin turners fitting that description. One of the bobbins was made from bog

[lace] RE: Further Steps in Honiton Lace by Thompson

Dear Diane, Thanks for letting me know this has come up for sale. Yes I am in the UK, but have contacted the seller to see if she is willing to send so far. Please keep your fingers crossed for a positive answer. Karen, in Coventry who needs to renew the library copy of the book for another mont

RE: [lace] lace frog and "Paris before Binche?" (long)

Dear Arachne friends, as a confessing lace frog (better: thread frog, as I jump onto the big leaves of the weaving, knitting, embroidery flowers as well) I just have to throw my two pennies in. Does one have to master a certain kind of lace before beeing allowed to start with another? There was t

[lace] Re: care for linens

On Sunday, August 24, 2003, at 04:53 PM, Devon wrote: I think that what people want me to provide is the name of a fine hand laundry capable of handling these items. Do such places exist anymore? How does one find them? I am also in a quandry because many of these items from the 20's have neglig

Re: [lace] query that's driving me nuts!

Well, I've always assumed it stood for "Dear Husband" - but when I think about it, there are lots of other possibilities: "Dratted Husband"?; "Drivelling Husband"?; "Delectable Husband"?; "Dangerous Husband"?;.the list seems to grow the more I think about it!!! Ruth Budge (Sydney, Australi

[lace] query that's driving me nuts!

Dear folks, Please tell me what 'DH' stands for!! I understand it means your 'otherhalf' but what's the DH stand for? It's driving me nuts trying to figure it out. 'Dotty Husband'? 'Darling Husband'? Many thanks! Jo in sunny Cyprus - Yahoo! Plus - For a be

[lace] not pre-pricking

Hi everyone, and Julie I have enjoyed all the various descriptions of prepricking, lots of advice there. One day I might try it - I'm sworn to pricking the pattern as I go. (except for my occasional foray into Honiton - where pre-pricking onto heavy duty card is essential). For most of my lace I u

[lace] Re: Conservation - Ironing Linens

On Monday, Aug 25, 2003, at 11:34 US/Eastern, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is natural to think you should iron linens before putting them into storage. [...] However, consider this labor-saving information... I was taught in conservation classes that although it is imperative to wash linens imme

[lace] Bobbbin from York

About 5 years ago I too was in York and found the shop that has been talked about in the Shambles. There were bobbins in the window and we went in and asked about them and out came the box from under the counter. (It seemed that in every shop that was where they were stored- you had to ask for them

[lace] bobbin turning and pins

Robin I think you are right. I've turned a few hundred bobbins, mostly for my own use or for gifts. And I have had problems with Honiton style bobbin necks breaking, and even some larger ones. The solution that works is not to insert a pin, but to stop turning when you reach the neck diameter th