[lace] Report on a lace tour of Normandy

I'm back from my 5 weeks based in London, and thought I'd report on the great lace tour I took to Normandy, at the end of Sept. Here’s what we did and saw after leaving Portsmouth Harbour on Thurs. on the overnight sailing to Ouisterham (the port of Caen). After breakfast, we drove to Bayeux

[lace] Brenda's New Haxagonal Mat Patt.

Please could Brenda let me have the URL for the webpage that she has put the pattern of this Hexagonal Torchon Mat, I seem to have missed it in an early digest of the list. thankyou Jenny DeAngelis Spain. Janice Blair wrote:- Hi Brenda, Thank you for putting the new hexagonal torchon mat

Re: [lace] Report on a lace tour of Normandy

Thank you very much for your report. It has been fantastic to read it: I almost thought I did the tour too! Greetings from Antje -- Antje González, Guadalajara, España http://es.geocities.com/antjeglezherrero - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] Re: Lace with paper strings

I don't know if they are long enough, but what about Japanese paper cord (mizuhiki paper cord or paper string)? Kim's Crane in Virginia sells many colors of mizuhiki cord: http://kimscrane.com/catalog (Put mizuhiki in the search box.) Most of the mizuhiki descriptions just show the color card,

Re: [lace] Re: Lace with paper strings

The Japanese cords I have used in paper work did not unroll (open flat) like the ones used in the lace pieces. It is the opening/spreading of the corded paper that creates the 'flower' effects of these pieces. The USA does have paper cords (in the craft shops) that is much heavier and would work

[lace] Lori, Lacefairy, is Home from Hospital

Thank you to those who sent e-mails to me to be delivered to Lori. I printed your messages and gave them to her yesterday, after I got her home and into her own bed. A son is in the home to help her, and church members are bringing meals. She has not yet opened e-mail addressed directly to

[lace] Report on lace tour of Normandy

Dear Margot, Thank you for your report on your fascinating report on lace in Normandy. It does sound like a great tour and one I would like to do when I have time. I will be in France for Christmas but unfortunately will be busy with relatives coming and going to the house we are renting that I

[lace] ordering CDs

Having received several requests lately for CDs, it is probably time that I remind everyone that I am no longer handling the sales. Kris Bruland has taken over this job for us and is happy to take care of all orders. His web address is http://www.handweaving.net/Store.aspx. Scroll down to

[lace] Re: Lace with paper strings - alternatives

Check the qualities of alternative products. The paper strings are twisted paper that can be untwisted to form petals, leaves, wings, etc. The width of the paper, though crinkled, stays intact when open. Raffia is a twisted type of fiber cord but does not untwist. It might possibly be used as

[lace-chat] :) Fwd: MUM - JOB DESCRIPTION

Not a new one, but still good, after all these years. Especially, if you are, have been, or are considering being a Mom From: D.C. POSITION : Mother, Mum, Mom, Mama, Mummy, Momma, Ma, Maw JOB DESCRIPTION: Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an, often chaotic