Re: [lace] 2018 OIDFA Congress in Bruges cancelled

[francis . busschaert]

hallo if you say

i quote:
More posts will follow
including an Open Letter to OIDFA recommending changes in the organization.


from whom to whom is that letter then exactly?
form oidfa towards the belgium delegation 

i am curious now

kind regards


francis

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[lace] Help with research please? Possibly genealogical????????

[Brian Lemin]

Hello all,

 

1.   There is an intimation in  Whiting that the bobbins of East Devon
(Honiton bobbins) were all decorated in "Workshops" dedicated to that
function.

2.   Theses could possibly be associated with lace dealers or shops
dealing in lace making needs; but not necessarily so.

3.   My studies show that clearly a number of designs can be associated
with one person or a workshop.

 

When I was studying East Midland bobbins I had access to a set of census
disks for the UK and managed to find a few names of bobbin makers that have
not featured in Springett.  I did this by searching under occupations.

 

Since I started concentrating on the East Devon (Honiton) bobbins I have
struggled to ascertain if these bobbins were indeed decorated by specialists
in workshops as "rumored".  It dawned on me rather late, that I should
search the Census records for bobbin decoration, painting, design, even
turning/making (or other innovative searches, that might reveal this sort of
information)

 

I no longer have access to these census disks, and though I have tried very
hard to do similar searches on the free genealogical data bases, I have
failed to be able to search for these occupations in
Devon/Somerset/Dorset/Hampshire.

 

Is there a possibility that any of you have these disks or access to them
and could do the searches for me?  Please.

 

I know it is a big ask, and is a lot of work, but it is an unanswered
question relating to these bobbins, for which their decoration is pretty
well, the only distinctive feature of the bobbins.

 

If you are able to help I would be delighted.  Drop me a note if you want,
before you get searching or else, solve the problem I am trying to answer,
then  tell me about what you find before you write it up for publication.
(Please) :)

 

Many thanks.

 

Brian

PS I found a bobbin with FIVE sets of spangles on it!  You may have seen it
too.

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Re: [lace] luck to my lace pillow?

[Liz Roberts]

I would have enjoyed hearing the conversation between you two! Did she teach 
you any new lace moves?



-Original Message-
From: Clay Blackwell 
To: Nancy Neff 
Cc: Arachne 
Sent: Sun, Aug 14, 2016 6:29 pm
Subject: Re: [lace] luck to my lace pillow?

You have been blessed!

Sent from my iPad

> On Aug 14, 2016, at 6:45 PM, Nancy Neff  wrote:
> 
> I must tell someone about this. I had a visit this afternoon from the
> tiniest spider I've ever seen--her body is the size of the head of a lace
> pin (not a glass-headed pin but a regular lace pin), She walked all over
> the lace I was working on, climbing up individual pins and weaving through
> the forest of pins. She even spun a tiny web between a pair of pins farther
> apart than the rest, out by themselves because I'd already removed the pins
> around them. I couldn't see the web but I could tell it was there because
> she'd walk from one of the pins to other through thin air between them.
> After about a hour of keeping me company while I continued to make lace,
> she started for the edge of the pillow, so I had her walk up on my
> fingernail and transferred her to a windowsill.
> 
> I think I was visited by Arachne herself and I shall have luck on that
> pillow!
> 
> Nancy
> bemused in Connecticut, USA
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RE: [lace] Bobbin Lace 12 Months Challenge Project

[Lorelei Halley]

I greatly enjoyed seeing your blog. Especially the close up photos, and the
comparison photos between the different styles of tape lace.
Lorelei

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Olga IEROMINA
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2016 3:11 AM
To: lace@arachne.com
Subject: [lace] Bobbin Lace 12 Months Challenge Project

Dear Arachnids,

I was silent reader of this community for quite a long time but I finally
decided to introduce myself and share my project.

My name is Olga and I am making lace for 7 years now. 

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Re: [lace] luck to my lace pillow?

[Clay Blackwell]

You have been blessed!

Sent from my iPad

> On Aug 14, 2016, at 6:45 PM, Nancy Neff  wrote:
> 
> I must tell someone about this. I had a visit this afternoon from the
> tiniest spider I've ever seen--her body is the size of the head of a lace
> pin (not a glass-headed pin but a regular lace pin), She walked all over
> the lace I was working on, climbing up individual pins and weaving through
> the forest of pins. She even spun a tiny web between a pair of pins farther
> apart than the rest, out by themselves because I'd already removed the pins
> around them. I couldn't see the web but I could tell it was there because
> she'd walk from one of the pins to other through thin air between them.
> After about a hour of keeping me company while I continued to make lace,
> she started for the edge of the pillow, so I had her walk up on my
> fingernail and transferred her to a windowsill.
> 
> I think I was visited by Arachne herself and I shall have luck on that
> pillow!
> 
> Nancy
> bemused in Connecticut, USA
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[lace] luck to my lace pillow?

[Nancy Neff]

I must tell someone about this. I had a visit this afternoon from the
tiniest spider I've ever seen--her body is the size of the head of a lace
pin (not a glass-headed pin but a regular lace pin), She walked all over
the lace I was working on, climbing up individual pins and weaving through
the forest of pins. She even spun a tiny web between a pair of pins farther
apart than the rest, out by themselves because I'd already removed the pins
around them. I couldn't see the web but I could tell it was there because
she'd walk from one of the pins to other through thin air between them.
After about a hour of keeping me company while I continued to make lace,
she started for the edge of the pillow, so I had her walk up on my
fingernail and transferred her to a windowsill.

I think I was visited by Arachne herself and I shall have luck on that
pillow!

Nancy
bemused in Connecticut, USA

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RE: [lace] Hermitage Russia

[Annette Meldrum]

Hi Nathalie
When I was there a few years ago now, there was one single item of lace on 
display and no catalogue to buy with anything further unfortunately. 

Annette in a sunny Wollongong Australia.

] On Behalf Of Nathalie
Hello everyone,

A dear friend of mine is visiting Russia. She wondered if there's lace on 
display in the Hermitage. If so, is there also a catalogue?



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[lace] Bobbin Lace 12 Months Challenge Project

[Olga IEROMINA]

Jeanette, Diana,

Thank you!


Dear Gon,

Thank you! Hope to see you too!
Your project "Every week an ending or insertion" is also one of sources for
inspiration!


Dear Joepie,

I understand that one month and one lace piece is not enough to master the
technique. But it really helps to structure my time and focus on completing
the lace sample. I spent 1-1,5 hours a day on lacemaking. Usually it takes
15-20 days to complete the piece. So I have some non-lace days too :)

It is a challenge but I enjoy it! Every day I am waiting for the time I can
sit and play with bobbins. Also support from virtual friends is very
valuable!

I studied Russian lacemaking initially and I feel the most comfortable with
it. But it is so interesting to try different pillows/bobbins and to
compare techniques.

Best wishes,
Olga

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Re: [lace] Construction foam pillows

[Veronika Irvine]

I needed to make a bunch of large pillows for a workshop just a few months
ago.  I went to a local store that sells hot tubs.  Every hot tub is shipped
with a Styrofoam cover on top. I was able to get the foam for free because it
was just destined for the dump.  If you choose this route, be aware that some
hot tub brands use a very nice thick piece of Styrofoam while others are a bit
thin, so ask to look through all the available pieces.  My husband used a
table saw to cut down the large sheets.  The edges came out very straight and
clean - I of course had to vacuum up the shop afterwards but it was not much
worse than cleaning up sawdust.

I am very glad to hear that you are teaching a group of Girl scouts about lace
making.  I have long thought that it would be nice to have a badge for lace
making added to the Girl Scout curriculum.

All the best,
Veronika

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Re: [lace] Construction foam pillows

[Liz Roberts]

I really like that idea! I never would have thought of it. My mom used to use 
strong thread to cut cheese, especially Velveeta. 


Liz R in cloudy, windy Missouri, USA where the temperatures have cooled down 
enough to be comfortable today.




Subject: Re: [lace] Construction foam pillows

When I make my pillows  I have always  Dental floss or dental tape , It works
well.

Cut a length and use like a saw.

Janet Theaker in East Yorkshire.

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Re: [lace] Hermitage Russia

[Maureen]

Hi

I was there in June, there was one piece of reticella in a display case and I 
think one other piece.  No catalogue that I saw but we were on an organised 
trip.  Well worth the visit though.

Maureen
E Yorks UK


> On 14 Aug 2014 Nathalie  wrote:
> 
> 
> A dear friend of mine is visiting Russia. She wondered if there's lace
> on display in the Hermitage. If so, is there also a catalogue?
> 

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[lace] Bruges without official OIDFA support

[jo]

Without blaming or shaming anyone for the incompatible Belgian laws and
OIDFA regulations, or whatever more contributed to the problems, reading the
interview "canceled" was a wrong subject line in my opinion. The content of
the message may explain more, but the first blow is half the battle. Some
may not read beyond the subject line.

 

> 2018 OIDFA Congress in Bruges cancelled

 

http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/msg49405.html

 

No affiliation with either party. I didn't hear about it until I visited the
Arachne archive.

 

Jo Pol

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Re: [lace] Hermitage Russia

[Kathleen Harris]

I seem to remember that there was quite a bit of lace on display in the 
ethnographic museum. Can anyone confirm this? It is a few years since I was 
there!
Best wishes
Kathleen
In Berkshire, UK, where we have summer at last!


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> On 14 Aug 2016, at 13:04, Nathalie  wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> A dear friend of mine is visiting Russia. She wondered if there's lace
> on display in the Hermitage. If so, is there also a catalogue?
> 
> Thank you!
> 
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Re: [lace] Construction foam pillows

[Malvary Cole]

Second reply - I meant to include that when I have finished cutting my 
pillows, there is a strip of foam left over.  I have used these pieces to 
make several block pillows.


Try not to waste anything and only the shavings go into the garbage/land 
fill.


Malvary in Ottawa where we have a much nicer day today and I'm off to the 
local garlic festival later.


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Re: [lace] Hermitage Russia and Buckingham Palace, London

[ELIZABETH PASS]

Hello Nathalie,

We visited the Hermitage Museum 3 years ago and I only saw one piece of lace, 
and that was a simple Torchon edging to a cover of some description.  
Unfortunately I don't read or speak Russian so I can't say what it was for.

The museum is vast and very busy.  We were on a guided tour, so were hundreds 
(no exaggeration) of others, so didn't have much time to stop and admire.  That 
said, I would go again if I had the chance.

You'll find a good selection of the lace from the Hermitage if you try this 
website and put 'lace' into the serch box.

http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/?lng=en


Yesterday I went to Buckingham Palace to see the special exhibition.  This year 
it displays clothing belonging to the Queen throughout her life.  Her wedding 
dress is there and also her Coronation Robe.  There is a whole range of dresses 
and outfits for formal and informal occasions; weddings, ceremonial; state 
banquets, royal visits to foreign countries, etc.  Many of the dresses are 
accompanied by photos showing them being worn and descriptions of the occasion.

Although there are no foreign language description in the display cases, you 
can borrow a personal gadget (like a smart phone) which has masses of 
informaton in several languages with photos, videos, commentries and maps.  Off 
hand I think there was English, Spanish, French, Chinese, German, Russian, 
maybe others too.  The guide book was also published in the same(?) languages.  
Added to that, many of the stewards are young people from different 
backgrounds, wearing lapel badges if they speak languages other than English.  
They are all very friendly and knowledgeable too.

Some friends and I visit the palace every summer.  This year we've been lucky 
as the railway company has a special offer of day return tickets for £16, much 
cheaper than the usual £40+.  But I'm tired today!

Liz Pass
in Poole, Dorset on the South Coast of England.

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[lace] Hermitage Russia

[Nathalie]

Hello everyone,

A dear friend of mine is visiting Russia. She wondered if there's lace
on display in the Hermitage. If so, is there also a catalogue?

Thank you!

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RE: [lace] Bobbin Lace 12 Months Challenge Project

[J-D Hammett]

Hi Olga,

A mammoth project and I admire you for it. However, do you think you are doing
enough of each project to learn the techniques of each type thoroughly or are
you trying out the techniques in order to specialize a little more later on?
You are obviously an accomplished lacemaker already. What is the usual type of
lace you make?

You must have a lot of time to be able to produce so much and do your
blog/Instagram comments. I will enjoy following your progress.

Joepie in East Sussex where it is a lovely sunny day.



From: Olga IEROMINA
Sent: 14 August 2016 09:19
To: lace@arachne.com
Subject: [lace] Bobbin Lace 12 Months Challenge Project

Dear Arachnids,

I was silent reader of this community for quite a long time but I finally
decided to introduce myself and share my project.

My name is Olga and I am making lace for 7 years now. Initially I studied
Russian lacemaking and work on a bolster pillow. But lace world is much
bigger. There are so many inspiring works and techniques, various books and
workshops. The only limit is time you can devote to it. So I have decided
to put myself a challenge to motivate to use the books I have and to study
new lacemaking techniques. Every month I study one technique and make a
sample lace. I call this project #bobbinlace12monthschallenge.

The progress of making lace I document in Instagram on daily basis:
https://www.instagram.com/eolgerin

My plans, results and technique notes I document in the blog:
http://eolgerin.blogspot.nl/search/label/BobbinLace12monthsChallenge/

The project was started in January 2016. So far it goes on successfully and
I have learned following techniques:
Milanese
Flanders
Lepoglava
Austria
Slovenian and Idria

If you are interested in the project, you are welcome to join in Instagram
or Blogger.
I would very much appreciate your feedback!

Best regards,
Olga

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Re: [lace] Construction foam pillows

[janet theaker]

When I make my pillows  I have always  Dental floss or dental tape , It works
well.

Cut a length and use like a saw.

Janet Theaker in East Yorkshire.


From: owner-l...@arachne.com  on behalf of Agnes
Boddington 
Sent: 14 August 2016 09:32:07
To: lace@arachne.com
Subject: RE: [lace] Construction foam pillows

I have a very fine, sharp fresh meat cutting knife, which is also great for
cutting foam.
Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK


The foam cutter I found at Hobby Lobby isn't a hot wire cutter. It is a very
fine blade. I think someone else likened it to a cheese cutter, which is a
good description of it. It sliced through the pool noodle very smoothly.


Liz R in Missouri USA

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RE: [lace] Bobbin Lace 12 Months Challenge Project

[Jeanette Fischer]

What an inspiring blog!!!  Makes me feel quite the sloth!  I will keep an
eye on your progress.  I wish I had the opportunity for some more courses!

Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa.


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My plans, results and technique notes I document in the blog:
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RE: [lace] Construction foam pillows

[Agnes Boddington]

I have a very fine, sharp fresh meat cutting knife, which is also great for
cutting foam.
Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK


The foam cutter I found at Hobby Lobby isn't a hot wire cutter. It is a very
fine blade. I think someone else likened it to a cheese cutter, which is a
good description of it. It sliced through the pool noodle very smoothly. 


Liz R in Missouri USA

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[lace] Bobbin Lace 12 Months Challenge Project

[Olga IEROMINA]

Dear Arachnids,

I was silent reader of this community for quite a long time but I finally
decided to introduce myself and share my project.

My name is Olga and I am making lace for 7 years now. Initially I studied
Russian lacemaking and work on a bolster pillow. But lace world is much
bigger. There are so many inspiring works and techniques, various books and
workshops. The only limit is time you can devote to it. So I have decided
to put myself a challenge to motivate to use the books I have and to study
new lacemaking techniques. Every month I study one technique and make a
sample lace. I call this project #bobbinlace12monthschallenge.

The progress of making lace I document in Instagram on daily basis:
https://www.instagram.com/eolgerin

My plans, results and technique notes I document in the blog:
http://eolgerin.blogspot.nl/search/label/BobbinLace12monthsChallenge/

The project was started in January 2016. So far it goes on successfully and
I have learned following techniques:
Milanese
Flanders
Lepoglava
Austria
Slovenian and Idria

If you are interested in the project, you are welcome to join in Instagram
or Blogger.
I would very much appreciate your feedback!

Best regards,
Olga

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Re: [lace] Construction foam pillows

[Liz Roberts]

The foam cutter I found at Hobby Lobby isn't a hot wire cutter. It is a very 
fine blade. I think someone else likened it to a cheese cutter, which is a good 
description of it. It sliced through the pool noodle very smoothly. 


Liz R in Missouri USA



-Original Message-
From: Sue Babbs 
To: Anna Binnie ; Susan ; lace 

Sent: Sun, Aug 14, 2016 12:37 am
Subject: Re: [lace] Construction foam pillows

Be careful with the hot wire cutter, as I have been told that the fumes are 
carcinogenic

Sue

suebabbs...@gmail.com

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[lace] Construction foam pillows

[Janice Blair]

I have purchased the foam pillows at the last two conventions then cut them
down so I could hand carry the section with the lace, pricking and bobbins.
 Last month, I used a straight edge to score the foam and then used a
serrated knife to cut the foam.  It fit perfectly into my block pillow at
home.  Last year my friends husband cut my two pillows down on his table saw
before I flew home.  That was easier but a bit frightening as I saw my
bobbins, wrapped up in the cover I used for the pillow rushing toward the saw.
 It sliced it off like a dream.  This year my cut was not as perfect, but it
did not make a mess in the bedroom.  This is the way I will use for pillows
at conventions in the future when flying.  This year I had close to a hundred
Binche bobbins on the pillow for carrying home.  They got a little tangled
when I was cutting the foam, next year I will pin them down more so they don't
slide out of the bobbin holders.Janice
 Janice Blair Murrieta, CA, www.jblace.com 

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