Re: [lace] Bobbin storage
Hi Fellow Arachnids, My bobbins are mainly stored in bobbin bags which are flat and have narrow sections that take a pair of bobbins. Each bag which is slightly padded contains about forty or so pairs and the bags can be stored on top of one another. They are easy to carry and you can also use them for wound bobbins to take with you. They are sorted by type. If wound bobbins are stored I leave the thread label (or the reel/tube if not too thick) in the bag with the bobbins. I also have a good store of wooden cigar boxes -given to me some time ago by a smoker- which have been cleaned thoroughly and well-aired to get rid of the smell. On the end panel is marked which type of bobbins they contain. Again, they stack and being about the right length for bobbins -about 6 x 5 x 5 inches (15 x 12.5 x 12.5 cms) they contain many bobbins. Mind you, if I were to complete the projects in progress all at the same time I might be in trouble ;-) Happy lace making, Joepie in Beautiful East Sussex, UK where the sun is shining and it is warm!! I love it. From: Liz Redford Sent: âFridayâ, â26â âJuneâ â2015 â22â:â31 To: Lace Arachne I am wondering how you store your bobbins when they are not in use? Are you storing English Midlands or Continentals? - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Flickr
I have to agree with Beth - those of us without Facebook accounts will miss out on seeing some exceptional lace by our members. Please don't let it happen. Cheers, Shirley T. - in cold (max 14C today) Adelaide, well it is winter but definitely no snow. On 27-Jun-15 5:39 PM, Beth Marshall wrote: the problem with a closed facebook group is that it will exclude all those arachne members like myself who are not on facebook and don't intend to join ... At least with the flickr page we can all see it/add photos even if we don't have our own flickr account. Beth In a sunny Cheshire, NW England, so I will be gardening rather than lacemaking today Clay Blackwell wrote: What I did see was an old post from David Collier who had suggested we create a closed group on Facebook. I don't remember seeing this when he posted it, but it appeals to me more and more. Any other comments? Clay - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Flickr
the problem with a closed facebook group is that it will exclude all those arachne members like myself who are not on facebook and don't intend to join ... At least with the flickr page we can all see it/add photos even if we don't have our own flickr account. Beth In a sunny Cheshire, NW England, so I will be gardening rather than lacemaking today Clay Blackwell wrote: What I did see was an old post from David Collier who had suggested we create a closed group on Facebook. I don't remember seeing this when he posted it, but it appeals to me more and more. Any other comments? Clay - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Bobbin storage
Ex-video boxes are good for bobbin storage or for taking spare one to class or demonstration/course etc. I treated myself to a small chest of drawers. It has 11 drawers about 3cm deep, and 30cm wide. It's full! I then decided to buy a second one, but use that as a jewellery box. Only problem I have now I want a second one for bobbins, is that I cannot find the seller anymore on eBay. Agnes Boddington Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Bobbin storage
I store mine in material roll wraps that hold about 40 pairs, in pairs if I can as have a thing about keeping my bobbins stored in pairs, silly I know but drives me crazy if they don't at least start off in pairs. Mine are nearly all Midlands. Sue M Harvey Norfolk U.K . Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Bobbin storage
What a good question! I see that we all have the same storage problems! I have kept changing the way I store my bobbins, and now I have them in transparent plastic boxes (in fact, those for chocolates of Ferrero-Rocher, http://idealgift.com.my/add-on-gifts/ferrero-t16.html). They are the perfect size of my bobbins (all continentals, of different nationalities). I have many of these boxes and it is really practical to be able to see which bobbins are inside each box. I keep the thread in metallic boxes, usually nice painted ones, belonging to biscuits or chocolates. They are so nice, that I do not want to throw them away. But they are not transparent, so I have to glue a sticker at the front indicating what kind of thread is inside: linen, cotton, silk, white, colour, metallic... etc. I find transparent boxes more practical. As a matter of fact, I think the best solution is a cabinet, as Alice mentions. But again... we need the space for the cabinet! My pillows do not have a specific place, they are all around the house: on top of book shelves, on pillow stands in the sitting room, in my studio, on the dining room table... By the way, a good solution of getting some more space in your home is borrowing the pillows not in use! I have borrowed a big bolster pillow and am really happy not to see it around all day! I hope my friend takes a lot time to finish her project!! Have a good weekend and happy lacemaking! â Antje González, from Spain, where we will reach 38º today! â www.vueltaycruz.es - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Wisteria!
One of my favorite plants wrought in lace--thank you Agnes! In addition to the sharing your very lovely work-in-progress, you kindly posted a clear picture of the text in the middle of the pricking. What a delight to know that CS redrafted the motif from a vintage collar that the wisteria was draped at the shoulders. Oh my, wouldn't that be fun to wear on a deep blueish purple dress? Best Wishes as you work your way round the other side with all those bobbins! Looking forward to your completed project. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Flickr
I just wanted to alert you to the fact that Flickr is still functioning! My difficulties posting a picture had to do with the fact that I was trying to do it on my iPad. Apparently, Flickr isn't totally compatible for that, although it is possible to view pictures. Once I switched to my laptop, it was quite simple. Clay Lynchburg, VA, USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Various lace techniques photos posted
Hello All! Lest you think that I spent the week eating bonbons, I have posted some new pics to Arachne Flickr. The needle lace basket flowers are Joan Brash's design they will be adorable on a future CQ (crazy quilt) creation. I am taking these to the demo tomorrow, along with a newly started basket as I'd like to improve my tension. It will be a long time before I attempt Point de Gaze! The pink Torchon edging is Gon Homburg's design, week #19--2015. In my haste to get it started, I forgot that Torchon is a thread hog so spent more time changing threads than making lace! I will make this again for my pronkrol. To get ready for Jane Atkinson's class in Iowa, I decided to make some of the etudes (my term) posted on her site. After getting lost in the pattern numerous times, it is finally finished. To add stability to the sample, I used plaited pairs on the edges, a la Schneeberger, I'm pleased with the result. The last photo is vintage stuff from my CQ stas! h. I will go out on a limb call the first one withdrawn thread with needle lace fillings. Silk? The second seems like punta in aria, but upon closer inspection perhaps it is machine made? If anyone would like to correct me, please do! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
