Re: [lace] eyes

2004-03-17 Thread Ann-Marie Lördal
Do you have a scanner? If so you can scan the pattern and enlarge it in photo program in your computer. I do so (I use Microsoft Photo Editor) to get a bigger picture of it so I really can se the pattern or worksheet better. Ann-Marie I feel that I must apologise . Yes I can now see to do

Re: [lace] Re:Heather Toomer book

2004-03-17 Thread LACEELAIN
In a message dated 3/13/2004 7:31:41 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The Lace Museum is selling Heather's new book. I don't have the exact price at hand; I think it's $9.95 plus shipping, and plus tax if purchased in California. I think a number is missing from the

[lace] roommate wanted for OIDFA congress

2004-03-17 Thread LACEELAIN
Thanks to everyone who has replied to my suggestion for the possibility of Arachne members getting together at the OIDFA Congress meeting in Prague. So far, we are I've also had information that a US lacemaker is looking for a roommate for the Congress and the 5 day trip. Email me privately

[lace] Thanks for thinking of us

2004-03-17 Thread Antje González
To those arachneans who have sent their condolences Thank you very much for thinking of us in such a terrible moment for all Spain. You can't imagine how comforting it is to see that people with whom you share your most loved hobbies and/or job don't forget you, even though we live so far away

Re: [lace] Workshop versus class/course

2004-03-17 Thread Malvary Cole
Robin wrote: most of the class should be nearly to the point where a technique is to be used before that technique is shown. Otherwise, they won't remember it when they need to use it When Jacquie comes to Ottawa to teach our courses she tries to have groups of 3-4 students ready at a time to

[lace] My lace holiday in England

2004-03-17 Thread Miriam
Dear Spiders, I have just returned from two wonderful, though rather, cold weeks in England. Those were two weeks with lots of lace in them. I arrived in London and headed off to Thame for the lace day my friend Maggie organized for the 10th year at the St. Mary's Church . The church hall was

Re: [lace] Teachers and teaching

2004-03-17 Thread Ruth Budge
Yes, Christine!! I agree!! Quite frankly, I was glad when a particular student, after 3 1/2 years, gave up - I don't think its reasonable that I have to spent all my time sitting beside her to make sure she puts an extra twist on as she goes around a pin after such a long time. Her biggest

Re: [lace] Teachers and teaching

2004-03-17 Thread Ruth Budge
When I had a small class of more experienced lacemakers and a couple of beginners, I would very nicely, but firmly, ask the chatterers to allow the beginners what I called concentration space. I also suggested that, instead of having a cuppa to hand and continuing working, we stop work for 20

Re: [lace] Teachers and teaching

2004-03-17 Thread Barb ETx
Oh thank youI really only ran into that situation once. Poor girl tried over and over and over. She admitted that she never touched the lace when alone.4 years!! She still come to the group and brings her knitting!! We love her. As you stated, I thought it was me.even tho' I knew

[lace] lacemaker with the bowler hat

2004-03-17 Thread Lori Howe
For those interested in the image of the lacemaker with the bowler hat and the different paintings derived from that photo, I have added several more paintings. http://lace.lacefairy.com/LaceArt/PhotoPaint.html Lori the Lacefairy - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the

[lace] teachers and teachings

2004-03-17 Thread Wildgun004smate
I have been following everyone's conversation in this matter (snoopy Lynn) I have not taken any classes however, I do have people from this group helping me. A certain one who has taken me under her wing, so to speak, she sent me books, and she sends me drawings of what I need to do. I just

[lace] Re: Teaching methods (was: workshops vs class/course)

2004-03-17 Thread Tamara P. Duvall
On Mar 17, 2004, at 7:57, Malvary Cole wrote: Robin wrote: most of the class should be nearly to the point where a technique is to be used before that technique is shown. Otherwise, they won't remember it when they need to use it When Jacquie comes to Ottawa to teach our courses she tries to

[lace] Intro, Teneriffe Constructor

2004-03-17 Thread Renee Ford
Dear Lacie Ones, My name is Renee and I live in Tucson Arizona. I am a lace knitter, do Armenian lace (the incomparable Kaethe Kliot of Lacis had given me lessons shortly before she died and am now teaching myself Teneriffe lace. I would like very much to work Teneriffe using an old

[lace] publication info please

2004-03-17 Thread Helen Bell
Hi All, sorry, I forgot to change my subject line when I posted my message asking for any info on a particular version of a Cook book. Please forgive me - I'm somewhat out there at times due to my pain meds. Cheers, Helen, Aussie living in delightfully springy Denver, where we're coming up to

Re: [lace] Intro, Teneriffe Constructor

2004-03-17 Thread Avital
Renee, Nordic Needle sells them for $19.20 (www.nordicneedle.com). If that is still too steep a price, you can make a teneriffe form by making a sandwich of 3 circle of cardboard, some layers of felt, and another 3 circle of cardboard. When you've assembled something that looks like a cookie,

Re: [lace] Teachers and teaching

2004-03-17 Thread Lorri Ferguson
Years ago, when I was teaching Cake Decorating, I had two women who never finished the evening's project. I worried about it until I spoke to them directly, and found it was just a 'girl's night out'. They didn't care if they finished or even began the design. They could have been bowling or

[lace-chat] Why you don't have to work your backside off

2004-03-17 Thread Jane Bawn
Received this in my mail today and thought it would be a good one to share. Hope it's appropriate from here. From a strictly mathematical viewpoint it goes like this: What makes 100%? What does it mean to give more than a 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than

Re: [lace-chat] Breast lump - (a bit long)

2004-03-17 Thread TwoHappyBees
Dear Jean list, Congratulations on your good news! Even if you weren't worried, I'll bet you can admit to at least a small bit of relief. I'm very happy for you. Though I usually stay in the background lurking, I want to share my last month's experience with you all in the hope that it may

[lace-chat] Tell me this won't happen to us.

2004-03-17 Thread Helene Gannac
Some of these have already been on the list, but they came as a package, and they're not bad. Helene, the frogozzie from Melbourne An elderly Floridian called 911 on her cell phone to report that her car has been broken into. She is hysterical as she explains her situation to the dispatcher:

RE: [lace-chat] Breast lump - (a bit long)

2004-03-17 Thread Darlene Mulholland
Thanks for sharing your journey with us Vicki and I'm sure you will come out of the treatment completely cancer free. I went through the 'suspicious lump' situation and while it turned out to be a cyst it really was an emotional roller coaster while all the test, surgeon visits etc dominated my

[lace-chat] Breast Lump

2004-03-17 Thread Elizabeth Ligeti
What a relief, Jean. So glad you got the all clear, on that. It must have been a few days of worry, though. Now you can get back to some serious lacemaking without a care in the world :)) from Liz in Melbourne, Oz, [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Breast Lump

2004-03-17 Thread Elizabeth Ligeti
I really should read right down on the Digest, before I jump in an answer things!! To Vicky, in Maryland, I am glad your cancer was found at an early stage, and I wish you a full and speedy recovery. My mother died 2 years after being diagnosed with breast cancer, and an Aunt by Marriage also

[lace-chat] Publisher question

2004-03-17 Thread Peter Goldsmith
Hi Helen, I think you'll find looking at the Chrysalis website, Chrysalis have actually bought a number of publishers - or at least their titles - including Batsford. If you look at the Batsford main page on the Chrysalis website it says part of the Chrysalis books group. I had a quick gander at

[lace-chat] Surviving

2004-03-17 Thread Linda Walton
Vicki in Maryland wrote . . . (snip) But it (breast cancer) isn't a death sentence . . . I'm here to say, IT IS SURVIVABLE ! I had breast cancer in my late thirties, and it was already advanced - due to my useless immune system, it moved very fast. This was nearly twenty years ago, so there