[lace] Beadalon needles.

2016-08-29 Thread Elizabeth Ligeti
I had never seen - or heard!- of these needles before I took the tatting class at Indy, this year. A packet of them was in our kit that we were given for the class. They are wonderful! It was an amazingly comprehensive kit that our Teacher gave out, and it was a very enjoyable class. I am so

Re: [lace] Beadalon beading needles for sewings

2016-08-29 Thread J Reardon
> > I have used the Beadalon big eye beading needles for putting beads on bobbin lace threads. I gently tear one end apart so as to get the needle off the thread. It works like the dental floss things that I can't think of the name of, and is reusable. Craft and fabric stores sell them. - To

[lace] Looking for a pattern

2016-08-29 Thread Susan
I'm sorry I don't know the answer to your question Ann-Marie, but I can see why you are attracted to the star! Very modern, effective use of half stitch that looks almost 3D, like an upturned, fancy Bundt cake pan. My initial reaction is that could it be Czech? I recently saw some work by

Re: [lace] OIDFA - 2018 Congress Cancellation

2016-08-29 Thread Jeriames
At the 2016 OIDFA Congress's gala dinner in Slovenia, I sat at the Belgian table, surrounded by 9 very capable experts with extensive experience when it comes to Belgian laws and organization of large events. Conversation was in English. Please do not panic if you were planning to go to

[lace] Beadalon beading needles for sewings

2016-08-29 Thread hottleco
Hello All! Just wanted to clarify which needle I used, so I posted a photo to Flickr. One pack is fine, the other heavy--I used the fine. I believe the needle that Cindy referred to is another type. The Big Eye needle that I'm familiar with is more like two wires stuck together at each end.

Re: [lace] Olympic tribute to lace - Brazil

2016-08-29 Thread Jeriames
Dear Elizabeth in Brazil, 1. Your letter did not go to Arachne as I see it on my copy of your letter. As I saw your memo on my computer screen (copy below this note), it only came to me. My usual reply address choices with AOL are "Reply" which only goes to the sender (you) or "Reply All"

[lace] Re: 2016 Arachne Christmas Card Exchange.

2016-08-29 Thread Janis Savage
Dear janet i am so sorry to read about Sallie's accident. I do pray that she makes a good recovery even if it is taking a long time. The thought of making lace again may be a good incentive. I will certainly take part in the Christmas card exchange this year. Just one exchange please but to

[lace] 2016 Arachne Christmas Card Exchange.

2016-08-29 Thread janet theaker
It is with a very heavy heart I have to tell you in January 2016 My very dear friend Sallie Owenby had a very tragic accident , This has been a very long and winding road and ongoing recovery , Sallie needs lots of prayers now. I am sure Sallie will be in all our thoughts as you read

Re: [lace] Looking for a pattern

2016-08-29 Thread AGlez
The pattern is beautiful! I haven't seen this exact one, but it reminds me a lot to Brigitte Bellon's patterns. She has a few books on Christmas motifs. I have two or three and this star is not in them. So...it can be that this design is another book I do not know or it is a mixture of designs