[lace] Unfolding Pictures - Fans in the Royal Collection Review

2006-08-22 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 8/17/06 8:19:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Three of us had a trip to Buckingham Palace yesterday, where this year's special exhibition is 80 evening gowns from the Queen's wardrobe, as well as three suites of jewellery - diamonds, emeralds and

[lace] Unfolding Pictures Fan 23, Aurora Apollo c. 1780

2006-08-22 Thread Jeriames
Dear Lace Scholars, Unfolding Pictures 23 - Aurora Apollo Fan c. 1780 This is a much-reproduced image of Guido Reni's most popular painting (1614-15) . It has been given several names through the years, including Triumph of Aurora and just plain Aurora. The Victorians, in particular,

[lace] Lace Garter, Finished off nicely thankyou.

2006-08-22 Thread Jenny De Angelis
Hi All, You might remember that a little while ago I asked how other listers finished of their lace garters with elastic and ribbon. I had some very helpful replies and am glad to say I have finished the garter for my niece I posted it off to her last week and she is very pleased with it. The

[lace] Re Unfolding pictures

2006-08-22 Thread ann humphreys
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Re: [lace] Re Unfolding pictures

2006-08-22 Thread Sue Babbs
Try: http://www.lacefairy.com/ The email address has got tangled in the name of the website Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Re Unfolding pictures

2006-08-22 Thread Jeriames
In a message dated 8/22/06 5:04:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This link doesn't work for me. http://[EMAIL PROTECTED] Ann Dear Ann, It worked for me, but the real Lacefairy is my computer guru! The only thing I noticed is my computer automatically put a slash

Re: [lace] Re Unfolding pictures

2006-08-22 Thread Jean Nathan
Try just http://www.lacefairy.com Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - Original Message - From: ann humphreys To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 10:00 PM Subject: [lace] Re Unfolding pictures This link doesn't work for me. http://[EMAIL PROTECTED] Ann - To

[lace] Re:Witch Stitch

2006-08-22 Thread Jenny De Angelis
I think you will find that Witch Stitch is the literal translation of the Spanish Punto de Brujas, or Brugge Lace.In Spanish the word for Witch is Bruja the plural being Brujas, but the place in Belgium known as Brugge is also called Brujas in Spanish. If you look at Carolina's lace you

Re: [lace] Unfolding Pictures Fan 54, National Progress 1877

2006-08-22 Thread Lorri Ferguson
I have really enjoyed your 3 part series. I have little knowledge of fans and it is always a pleasure to read your knowledgeable essays. I admire your pursuit of the subjects of lace and needlework. Lorri Graham, WA Arachne has been slow lately, so I hope this 3-part series gives it a boost.

[lace-chat] thread colour conversion

2006-08-22 Thread Andrea Lamble
Hi all, Can anyone help? - my Husband has bought me a printed tapestry canvas (view of Prague about 18 x 36). It says it is printed in Germany and the Coats logo is also printed on it. On the side is a list of wool colours required (presumably Coats) - does anyone know of a resource for

Re: [lace-chat] thread colour conversion

2006-08-22 Thread Sue Babbs
Andrea This maybe what you need: http://www.aion-needlecrafts.co.uk/info/conversions.htm It seems to have links to a lot of conversion charts there. The ones I looked at had numbers on them Sue To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL

Re: [lace-chat] thread colour conversion

2006-08-22 Thread spindexr
I'm not a needlepointer, but Anchor Tapisserie Wool is made by Coats - http://www.coatscrafts.co.uk/Products/Needlecrafts/threads/Anchor+Tapisserie+Wool.htm. Have you checked the colours yet to see whether you need to convert them? Avital - Original Message - Hi all, Can anyone

Re: [lace-chat] a question about surname

2006-08-22 Thread Sue Babbs
It's your choice! You can keep your maiden name, use your husband's surname, or one or both of you can choose to use a double-barrel name made as a combination of both last names Sue - Original Message - From: LiduinaAD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lace-Chat lace-chat@arachne.com Sent:

RE: [lace-chat] a question about surname

2006-08-22 Thread LiduinaAD
Thank you for your quick answer Sue. I'll go to bed a little more clever this evening ;o) Liduina. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] A question about surname

2006-08-22 Thread Jean Nathan
The double-barrelled name is often used to keep a family name from dying out on the female side if there are no males to carry it on. It's also used for effect (sounds a bit posher than just one name). Or it's used to lose a name. I once worked for a man who's surname was Bone. You can

Re: [lace-chat] a question about surname

2006-08-22 Thread Brenda Paternoster
On 22 Aug 2006, at 21:44, LiduinaAD wrote: When you get married in UK, do you lose your maiden name or do you keep it with the name of your husband ? For example: my maiden name is Heijblom, my husband's name is Jaumotte and since I'm married, my name is Jaumotte-Heijblom. Is it the same