[lace] Brussels lace book

2003-11-19 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi Spiders, I thought someone might be interested in this and there's only an hour and half left and no bids. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3253669312category=114rd=1 Good luck, Cindy in the northwoods of Wisconsin - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing

[lace] La Dame á Licorne/silver thread raffle

2003-11-25 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hello Spiders, Jeri wrote: 'The technique of metalwork embroidery is used for the British Arms on the Queen's privy purse, in which she carries her speeches to Parliament. The purses are replaced at intervals, most obviously because of tarnishing silver threads used for the unicorn, and I saw a

[lace] silver thread raffle/thank you

2003-12-02 Thread Cindy Rusak
. I guess that means I'm going to have to be very picky as to what I use it for. Have a great day, Cindy Rusak, in sunny Wisconsin - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Maltese Lace

2004-01-08 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hello Spiders, I am also a very big fan of Maltese lace. It is probably my favourite, stemming from inheriting a collar and a flounce from my grandmother, both of which I used in my wedding gown. I have managed to do a Maltese cross but haven't gotten any further - though I have plans for

[lace] Arachne Heart

2004-02-10 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hello Spiders, I have to admit I don't have my edging done yet either. I'm hoping to do a black silk one but haven't decided on a pattern. Maybe this discussion will get me motivated. Cindy - in snowy Wisconsin - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:

[lace] Russian lace books on eBay

2004-03-16 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hello Spiders, I came across these on eBay and thought someone might be interested in them. I don't know anything about them but the price seems to be somewhat reasonable. There's only a few hours left in the auction. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2387371784category=19158

[lace] Santiago de Compostela

2005-06-17 Thread Cindy Rusak
Dear Fellow Arachnes, My husband is attending a conference in Santiago de Compostela, Spain next week and I was wondering if there are any shops that sell lace or lace-related items. Originally I thought I would accompany him but it didn't work out (too much money and other opportunities

[lace] Cotton net

2005-06-23 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hello Arachnes, In my search for tutu information I found a supplier for cotton bobbinette at a reasonable price from a tutu supply company. http://www.tutu.com/ntn_fabric_net.html I'm not sure if this is suitable but it may be worth a look. Good luck. Cindy - in cloudy Wisconsin where I'm

[lace] Maltese Lace Making course

2005-10-24 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hello Arachnes, I enquired in June for information about the Maltese Lace Making course in Gozo. I initially received a reply from Consiglia Azzopardi which stated that she would send me information about the 2006 course. I didn't get anything and emailed both her and the email address of

Re: [lace] wool for bobbin lace

2006-01-08 Thread Cindy Rusak
Dear Arachnes, Another place that sells tussah silk is Treenway Silks in Canada: http://www.treenwaysilks.com/yarns.html I have some of the Bombyx silk (60/2 and 120/2) and it is quite nice. Also Webs in the US sells various knitting and weaving silks - they have 60/2 silk in quite a variety

[lace] Re: Reconstruction of Old Laces

2006-03-19 Thread Cindy Rusak
is that in the exchange rate they use includes an extra 2-1/2% and it doesn't appear as an extra charge. Maybe you have a better Visa account that doesn't charge a fee - you'd have to check your user agreement Cindy Rusak - in sunny, almost looking like spring, Wisconsin. - To unsubscribe send

[lace] Re: Reconstruction of Old Laces

2006-03-19 Thread Cindy Rusak
is that in the exchange rate they use includes an extra 2-1/2% and it doesn't appear as an extra charge. Maybe you have a better Visa account that doesn't charge a fee - you'd have to check your user agreement Cindy Rusak - in sunny, almost looking like spring, Wisconsin. - To unsubscribe send

[lace] Double Posting

2006-03-19 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi All, Sorry for the double posting. I changed email providers recently and this one doesn't send my messages back to me. After the original post didn't turn up I checked my outgoing mail and thought that because I had put a space between 'lace' and '@' it didn't get sent. When the second

[lace] Lace slides on eBay

2006-05-12 Thread Cindy Rusak
Good Morning Arachnes, There are some lace slides for sale on eBay. The auction finishes fairly soon and so far there are no bids. Maybe there is a lace group out there that would benefit from these. Here is the link:

Re: [lace] GST refunds

2006-06-21 Thread Cindy Rusak
, Cindy Rusak - in windy Wisconsin - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] IOLI /Montreal/Au ver a soie/Kreink

2006-06-22 Thread Cindy Rusak
Dear Arachnes, Sorry for taking so long to respond to this - I wasn't fully reading all of the postings recently. I was very busy at the end of the school year and then we went on a vacation to the west coast of Canada. Kreink is selling off their supply of Au Ver A Soie through their

Re: [lace] Book question

2006-06-28 Thread Cindy Rusak
. Happy lacing, Cindy Rusak - in cloudy Wisconsin At 02:46 PM 6/28/2006, you wrote: Gentle Spiders, I have a question born of a mix of curiosity and perplexity (I think). Do any of you know if the 1979 reprint of Bobbin Lace: designs and instruction by Ellen Lawrence and edited by the Kliots

Re: [lace] Convention, Money

2006-07-17 Thread Cindy Rusak
be worth using an ATM once you get to Montreal and making a large withdrawal to cover day to day expenses. Have fun in Montreal, Cindy Rusak - in stifling Wisconsin At 12:21 PM 7/17/2006, you wrote: Do we exchange our US $ for Cdn $ at the Montreal airport? Thanks, Barbara - To unsubscribe send

[lace] Lace Dress

2006-11-19 Thread Cindy Rusak
=STRK%3AMEWA%3AITviewitem=item=110054375933rd=1rd=1 I'd be interested if anyone does know what type of lace it is. Happy lacing, Cindy Rusak - in sunny but chilly Wisconsin - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write

Re: [lace] Lace Dress

2006-11-19 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi Alice, I would tend to agree about the lace fabric suggestion until I look closely at the picture that has the best close-up. If you click on 'larger image' it looks to me like there are two workers passing in and out of the cloth stitch areas and I thought machine lace tended to use one

[lace] Lace Dress

2006-11-22 Thread Cindy Rusak
Dear Spiders, Thanks for the responses regarding the lace dress. The reserve price was not met the first time and the seller has relisted it. I certainly can't afford it and also I prefer to purchase Maltese and Le Puy laces when I can get them inexpensively. I have managed to pick up a

Re: [lace] Knitted lace shawl

2006-11-22 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi Jane, I agree with Jenny. I don't do much knitting anymore although I've got bags of wool sitting around. But seeing that shawl really got me going. My mother loves snowdrops and that pattern is stunning so I am thinking about doing something with that pattern. I've already looked up

[lace] New Book/Lace Fans?

2007-02-03 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hello Spiders, I just came across a listing on Amazon for a book on Irish bobbin lace fans. I've included the title: Craobh Nua: the First Collection of Irish Themed Bobbin Lace Fans The link is:

[lace] New Book/Lace Fans?

2007-02-10 Thread Cindy Rusak
Morning Spiders, Thanks to all who I haven't responded privately to, for the responses to my query about the fan book by Ann Keller. I have put it on my wish list. Cindy Rusak - in cold but sunny Wisconsin - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe

Re: [lace] quiet list, and silk thread

2007-03-04 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi Alice, I purchased some silk from Pipers a few years ago and their '90 Silk Floss' seems to me to be very similar to the silk used for Maltese lace. I found the pale cream was almost a perfect match for some of my Maltese lace, however I do realize that not all Maltese lace is the same

Re: [lace] What is this?

2007-03-14 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi Laurie, I think it is a weaving bobbin winder, the long wooden ones used in the weaving mills. We have a very similar one that came with our antique sock knitter - don't know if it was meant for the sock knitter or just adapted to be used with the sock knitter. Happy lacing, Cindy At

Re: [lace] Bedfordshire help

2007-11-17 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi Janice, There is a way to do it without tying knots or weaving back in. I have a hard time describing things as I am more of a visual learner, but I will try. I was taught this by a lace teacher from Quebec and I think she got it from one of Ulrike Lohr's books. At a point about 15-20

Re: [lace] Rayon Thread for lace

2007-12-02 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi Alice, I used rayon on a couple pieces of Bedfordshire lace as I was working through Barbara Underwood's 20 Lessons. I used it initially thinking it was silk. My brother had brought back a pile of spools of 'silk' thread for me from India - or that's what he had been told they were. It

Re: [lace] The Lacemaker

2007-12-05 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi Ann, Try these search engines. I've had good success with them: http://www.campusi.com/ or this one, http://www.bookfinder.com/ Cindy - in what looks like it will be a sunny day Wisconsin At 03:14 AM 12/5/2007, you wrote: If anybody knows where I can find a copy preferably in the UK

Re: [lace] Bobbin Lace Survey

2007-12-08 Thread Cindy Rusak
HI Agnes and all, I love tallies/leaves as well. When I did my 5 meters I had 10 leaves in every repeat and the repeat was only 4 cm long. Needless to say I've done my 1000 leaves! As to dislikes, I'm not keen on sewings. However, I'm getting better at them now that I have a lazy susan

Re: [lace] To the lace makers.

2007-12-11 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi Jeanette, You are not overvaluing your lace. A few years ago I was showing a fellow seamstress my lace (it was yardage) and her comment was I don't know why you would spend so much time doing that when you can go and buy lace for $! a yard at Walmart I knew there was no sense in even

Re: [lace] To the lace makers.

2007-12-11 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi All, I just saw my mistake - it should have read '$1 a yard'. Cindy At 02:47 PM 12/11/2007, Malvary J Cole wrote: Cindy wrote : I don't know why you would spend so much time doing that when you can go and buy lace for $! a yard at Walmart - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Finland and Sweden

2008-03-25 Thread Cindy Rusak
centers are in other parts of each country. I wish I could be there with him but it just wasn't possible. Thanks for any suggestions, Cindy Rusak - in grey Wisconsin - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL

Re: [lace] silk thread - Malta

2008-04-20 Thread Cindy Rusak
Evening spiders, I have ordered silk from Pipers in England and I think it is quite close to the silk thread used in older Maltese lace pieces. They have various shades of cream, ivory, etc. and you may have to order a few to get the right shade because depending on the condition or

Re: [lace] IOLI convention

2008-04-28 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi all, I got my notification as well and I'm so happy!! I'm in the floral beds class and the art nouveau class. August just can't come fast enough!!! Cindy - in gray, cold Wisconsin - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Lace pillow - Ren Faire

2008-06-01 Thread Cindy Rusak
aiming for the late 1500's/early 1600's. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, Cindy Rusak - in a warmer, sunnier Wisconsin - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Lace pillow - Ren Faire

2008-06-07 Thread Cindy Rusak
Dear Tamara, Thanks for the info on period lace pillows. I looked at the picture you sent and have decided to use one similar to that. I have a cylindrical pillow (looks like the one from Lori's site http://lace.lacefairy.com/International/BRIANZA.html ) which Debora Lustgarten suggested

[lace] Tabletop Magnifying Lamp/Link

2008-11-10 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hello again, I just realized I forgot to include the link. Here it is: http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=cat=1,44047,57079p=57079 Cindy - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] searching for thread

2008-12-10 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi Sharon, I just checked Van Sciver Bobbin Lace and she still has it listed, however you would have to check to see if it is still in stock. http://www.vansciverbobbinlace.com/Tanne%20Shade%20Card.html Cindy - in grey Wisconsin Does anyone know of a supplier who may have a few spools left

Re: [lace] what is it?

2008-12-11 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi Laurie, With my limited French, I think the seller is suggesting that the machine was used to measure lace. However, I wonder if it is a mangler? We've had discussions previously on Arachne about mangling lace so maybe someone else knows better. Good luck, Cindy On Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at

Re: [lace] Thread choices questions

2009-04-20 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi Brenda, Here are my choices: a, hankie edging - linen, silk or cotton b, table mat/doiley - linen c, collar - silk, or cotton d, wall hanging - linen or silk e, cushion cover - linen f, baby dress trimming - cotton g, pictorial piece to be framed - silk or linen h, scarf - silk, wool,

Re: [lace] Speaking of bobbins

2009-05-24 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hello all, I bought quite a few from him as well. Initially the beech ones but then rosewood ones and they were 30GBP for 50 which is a pretty good deal. I really like them and a good size if you need a lot of bobbins on a pillow. Cindy Rusak - in beautiful sunny Wisconsin On Sun, May 24

[lace] Bobbin Lace Vest

2009-06-03 Thread Cindy Rusak
Morning Arachnes, I came across this listing on eBay and am wondering if it is the same lace we were talking about a few months ago from South America: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=180362215907viewitem=sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AITsalenotsupported Cindy Rusak - in sunny

Re: [lace] Mystery tool

2009-09-29 Thread Cindy Rusak
would be limited. Maybe it was used to hold something else in place. My reservations for it being used as a hole punch are that it is curved, and I would have thought it would have had a sharper end, and how would you place the fabric into the hole (cup)? Just my musings, Cindy Rusak - now

Re: [lace] lace identification question

2010-06-26 Thread Cindy Rusak
other sellers on eBay she does listen to and considers other people's opinions and expertise. No affiliation with her, just a satisfied customer, Cindy Rusak - in Musloka, Ontario where things should settle down now that the G8 is over! On Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 10:34 AM, Nancy Neff nnef...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] bobbin turner - Canada

2010-10-02 Thread Cindy Rusak
ones. He retired several years ago. I think his wife would paint some of his continental bobbins and send them to Belgium? to a supplier every year. Maybe someone else knows the details about that. Cindy Rusak - in Bracebridge, ON where it has turned from sunny to cloudy and dull

Re: [lace] right vs wrong sides

2010-11-08 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi All, Mirecourt lace carries a gimp prominently on one side. I took a course at the IOLI convention in Rockford, IL with Deborah Beever on Art Nouveau tile laces using some Mirecourt gimp techniques. We caught the gimp with the weavers going one way and skipped it going back. I used this

Re: [lace] Lace at St Louis Botanical Gardens

2011-01-03 Thread Cindy Rusak
Morning All, I think the lace under the punch bowl might be a type Cluny lace. Similar pieces (usually smaller) come up on eBay on a regular basis. Cheers, Cindy Rusak, in snowy Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 11:41 PM, bertrans1 bertra...@gmail.com wrote: My husband

Re: [lace] Lace at St Louis Botanical Gardens

2011-01-04 Thread Cindy Rusak
HI Again, Here'e a very similar cloth to the one with the punch bowl and this is bobbin lace: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vtg-Antique-VICTORIAN-DRIPPING-LACE-Tablecloth-GORGEOUS-/230569553022?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item35af042c7e Sorry, I don't know how to do the tiny urls. Cheers, Cindy Rusak

Re: [lace] Steam Irons that Leak

2011-02-07 Thread Cindy Rusak
has almost a plastic feel to it but it can withstand the heat of an industrial iron. I'm not sure of the exact name of the stuff but I start back in Stratford in a couple of weeks so if anyone wants to know I can find out for them. Cheers, Cindy Rusak in gray Bracebridge, Ontario On Mon, Feb 7

Re: [lace] what is it?

2011-03-05 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi Laurie, I think it is some kind of weaving shuttle - a lace weaving shuttle maybe? I saw quite a number of these at antique markets when I lived in Wisconsin and they always had silk or rayon thread on the spool. I'm sure someone else will have the definitive answer. Cheers, Cindy Rusak

Re: [lace] Finished mangling!

2012-12-03 Thread Cindy Rusak
Absolutely stunning! Congratulations! Cindy - in grey Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 6:52 AM, AGlez antje.gonza...@gmail.com wrote: Hello my friends from Arachne, I have finally finished mangling, as I already told you, and have uploaded a photo of the scarf to my

Re: [lace] Help me find this book

2013-03-16 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi All, After a quick search, I came up with this: http://christinemirecki.wordpress.com/kloeppelbriefe/buecher/505-2/, for anyone interested in obtaining the book. I also checked a couple of US suppliers and it was available, so probably at other suppliers as well. Cheers, Cindy Rusak

Re: [lace] threads

2013-06-09 Thread Cindy Rusak
and black, and I suspect the modern version is probably a polyester core with a rayon wrapping. Hope this helps, Cindy Rusak, Bracebridge, ON, Canada On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 8:38 PM, Jane O'Connor jjo...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I, too, have a threads question. What is Mirecourt cord? I picked up

Re: [lace] Lace camp

2013-07-13 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi All, I just got back from Lace Camp. It was the 20th anniversary this year and there were about 52 attendees. It's a great week in a great place. Cheers, Cindy Rusak, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 9:26 AM, Hazel Smith hazel_twiggy_sm...@yahoo.comwrote: Interesting

Re: [lace] Old beds

2013-10-20 Thread Cindy Rusak
making lace the way I needed to and not putting boundaries on it, which has allowed me to attempt any type of lace I have an interest in. Cheers, Cindy Rusak, in Bracebridge, Ontario, where the cool fall weather is finally about to hit us. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace] Name the Good Teachers, Please!

2013-10-21 Thread Cindy Rusak
be difficult. Cheers, Cindy Rusak in very rainy Bracebridge, Ontario Sent from my iPad But, please name the GOOD ones! Even if they are deceased, good teachers may receive your praise, and it may help newbies to determine what old lace instruction books are best to buy. - To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace] Another lace bobbin on Ebay - any ideas on what it is?

2014-01-31 Thread Cindy Rusak
Or a fan pull for the cord of a ceiling fan. I had a secret pal give me a wooden one that looks pretty much the same. Cindy Rusak, in snowy Bracebridge, ON, Canada - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] Chris Prentis

2014-10-02 Thread Cindy Rusak
to find contact information for her. Can anyone on this list help me with this? Please reply offlist. Thank you, Cindy Rusak, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

Re: [lace] Ruhland lace collection

2014-10-18 Thread Cindy Rusak
. Cheers, Cindy Rusak, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada On Sat, Oct 18, 2014 at 7:47 PM, Lorelei Halley lhal...@bytemeusa.com wrote: As a sidenote to Jeri's report on the Ann Bernard blog: Margaret Ruhland was a member of needlelacetalk on ning, and posted many, many photos of needlelace from her

Re: [lace] RE: lace maps

2014-11-08 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi All, Yes, there was a lace map made of Canada. Each province and territory was done by a different lacemaker. I did the province of Quebec. It was a Russian ground, and I wasn't really thinking when I started it and used Midlands bobbins. It was non-stop sewings, so now I'm very proficient

[lace] Christmas Exchange

2015-12-07 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi All, I received the most beautiful ornament from Janet Theaker today. She is a very talented lacemaker and I'm feeling very lucky! Happy holidays to everyone, Cindy Rusak, Bracebrdige, Ontario, Canada - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

[lace] Dee Palin

2016-01-16 Thread Cindy Rusak
Dear All, I have lost touch with Dee Palin, and wondering if she is still on the list or if anyone on the list is in contact with her. I would love to touch base with her again. Thanks, Cindy Rusak, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada, where we have a winter wonderland today. - To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace] Arachne Lurker's Complaints

2016-01-19 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi Jeri, I read most of the Arachne postings and saw that email, and really had no idea what the problem was. In fact, I went to the Archives to see if I had missed a posting or thread. I do the same as Adele, and just google the archives when I need them. I appreciate all the you post, Cindy

[lace] Missing Emails

2016-12-10 Thread Cindy Rusak
settings but the only filter I have in place is for all '(lace)' emails to be sent to my inbox - that was what fixed the problem when Jeri's emails started being sent to spam. Thanks, Cindy Rusak in cold grey Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[lace] Re: Missing Emails

2016-12-11 Thread Cindy Rusak
Thanks everyone for the responses. I guess Gmail has changed it's filters. I will either check the archives or subscribe to the digest. Jeri's emails are always so informative that I don't want to miss them. Cindy - in still grey and expecting snow for the next week Bracebridge, - To

[lace] Re: Lace in Ireland

2017-08-02 Thread Cindy Rusak
Thank you everyone who replied. It sounds like there is much available where my brother and his wife are going which is what I suspected. Cheers, Cindy Rusak On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 4:41 PM, Cindy Rusak <cru...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello All, > > My brother and sister-in-law are g

[lace] Lace in Ireland

2017-08-01 Thread Cindy Rusak
if there is a shop in any of the 3 places listed above that would sell genuine handmade Irish lace? Thanks, Cindy Rusak, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada, where it is very warm today. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] Re: Lace in Ireland

2017-08-02 Thread Cindy Rusak
I meant to write "isn't much available". Cindy On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 9:21 AM, Cindy Rusak <cru...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thank you everyone who replied. It sounds like there is much available > where my brother and his wife are going which is what I suspected. > >

Re: [lace] Re: Mystery Thread

2018-09-06 Thread Cindy Rusak
it seems the colour of the plastic cone indicated the thread size, green for 90/2, red/orange for 80/2, grey for 70/2, etc., while newer cones seemed to have changed to all sizes having blue cones. Cheers, Cindy Rusak, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada On Thu, Sep 6, 2018 at 9:46 AM, N.A. Neff wrote

Re: [lace] 12 pair crossings

2018-09-10 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi Sharon, Do you have a picture? I think Le Puy and Maltese laces use that technique for wide laces. The lace is made in strips and then sewn together, and sometimes the join is where there would be tally crossing. Cheers, Cindy in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada On Sun, Sep 9, 2018, 11:29 PM

Re: [lace] 12 pair crossings

2018-09-10 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi, I have quite a collection of antique Maltese lace and several pieces have the seam between strips where a multi tally crossing would normally be. I have a collar that has 8 tally 'flowers', with 4 tallies on each edge of 2 strips and you can see the sewing thread joining them to make the

Re: [lace] 12 pair crossings

2018-09-10 Thread Cindy Rusak
I should have added that these joinings are different than what Sharon was describing. Cindy - 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:

Re: [lace] Maria & Stella Niforos

2019-10-09 Thread Cindy Rusak
I have purchased a couple of pieces from Maria and she still sells on eBay. She has quality lace for sale Cindy Rusak, in sunny Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada On Wed, Oct 9, 2019, 1:32 PM Susan Hello All! Just today I stumbled upon these websites. LOTS OF LACE EYE > CANDY! > marianifor

Re: [lace] Google photos sharing link

2020-01-04 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi Brian, Thank you!! What a wonderful resource, and wonderful of you to share it with so many!! I have recently acquired some old bobbins so this will be a great place to see if I can find out more about them. Cheers, Cindy Rusak, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada On Sat, Jan 4, 2020, 9:35 PM I

Re: [lace] Speed and efficiency in lace?

2020-11-23 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi All, I flick my bobbins when doing tallies/leaves, and find it doesn't take long to make one. After I learned that way (thanks, Josée!), I had other teachers demonstrate other methods but none were any where near as fast. I also work cloth stitch the way Nancy mentioned - it's much quicker.

[lace-chat] Seeking Alice in Oregon

2003-10-22 Thread Cindy Rusak
Alice in Oregon, please contact me. Cindy Rusak [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Thank you Secret Pal

2003-11-19 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi, I'd like to thank my secret pal for the packet of gifts this month. Unfortunately I'm having to fight with my children as to who gets to use them - they like the pen and the watch as much as I do. The chocolates were great and the notepad is already getting used. I write a fair number

[lace-chat] Secret Pal Thank You

2003-12-17 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi, I'd like to thank my secret pal for all the little goodies I received this month. What a nice surprise in a very hectic month. Thank you, Cindy Rusak To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL

[lace-chat] Secret Pal Thank You

2004-01-27 Thread Cindy Rusak
Dear Secret Pal, Thank you for the package this month. The bobbins are great, the calendar is on the fridge, the chocolate was good and my drawer smells wonderful. Thanks, Cindy Rusak To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace-chat] Secret Pal Thank You

2004-03-01 Thread Cindy Rusak
to it. The little honiton snowman bobbin is really cute and the needle kit has come at a good time as a couple of my other ones are slowly disappearing through the ballet. And I'm I real fan of maple syrup so I loved the candies. Thanks for brightening up my week, Cindy Rusak - in rainy Wisconsin

[lace-chat] Secret Pal Thank You

2004-03-26 Thread Cindy Rusak
you made it. I'd be interested to know how you made it. Thanks again, Cindy Rusak - in very foggy Wisconsin To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Secret Pal Thank You

2005-01-18 Thread Cindy Rusak
like the bobbin holder. They are especially good when travelling with lace for extra pairs, thread, etc. Thank you so much for everything. Cindy Rusak To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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2005-02-18 Thread Cindy Rusak
Dear Secret Pal, My package arrived at a most opportune time. I wasn't having a very good day Wednesday and the parcel really cheered me up. I really like the pillow tidy - I have pinned it on my current project to hold the thread and scissors. I am a third of the way around a Cluny mat

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2005-03-19 Thread Cindy Rusak
to start a new project so I can use it. As well I need to find some small snowflake or Christmas patterns to make lace for the little hangers. They are great - I haven't seen them before. Thanks again for such thoughtful gifts. Cindy Rusak in northern Wisconsin where we are beginning to wonder

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2005-04-26 Thread Cindy Rusak
Dear Secret Pal, I should have emailed a couple of days ago but our cat decided to have her kittens under the computer desk so we have tried to minimize the use of the computer. It has been quite exciting especially for the children. I don't know how many chances they will have to witness a

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2005-09-13 Thread Cindy Rusak
of agate? It's very pretty. And the macaroons arrived safely and were enjoyed by all of us. I couldn't manage to keep them all for myself. Thank you again and I'm already looking forward to next month, Cindy Rusak To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe

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2005-10-16 Thread Cindy Rusak
you love. Cindy Rusak To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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2005-11-24 Thread Cindy Rusak
with the pins look like they could somehow hold bobbins in place on a pillow - I'm just not sure how. Please let me know if I am right. I am really looking forward to finding out who you are! Thank you again, Cindy Rusak To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace

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2006-02-06 Thread Cindy Rusak
the little cards - they are perfect for a short note. I love cloisonne beads and use them a lot on spangles but I only have the round beads so the spangles were a nice surprise. And of course thread always comes in handy. Looking forward to next month. Cindy Rusak To unsubscribe send email

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2006-03-25 Thread Cindy Rusak
to thank you for the bookmark. My daughter put it in her book so quickly that I barely saw once it came out of the package! Thank you again and I'm looking forward to next month's surprises, Cindy Rusak To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL

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2006-04-18 Thread Cindy Rusak
thread is always appreciated. Last but certainly not least, the chocolates are a nice treat as I don't join the children on their Easter egg hunt and they are loathe to give up any chocolate to my husband and myself. Thank you for such great gifts. Your Secret Pal, Cindy Rusak To unsubscribe

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2006-05-22 Thread Cindy Rusak
children for their summer activities and for our family trip to the west coast of Canada. I love the colour of the blue thread - now I have to find the right project to use it for. Thank you so much again, Cindy Rusak To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe

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2006-06-24 Thread Cindy Rusak
them. And the thread is beautiful! What a wonderful shade of coral. Thanks again - I can hardly wait to find out who you are! Cindy Rusak To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]