Re: [lace] IOLI Magazines - a Review

2017-09-18 Thread Jeri Ames
their local communities.     Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center     - 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

[lace] Lace Guild's 2018 Lace Calendar

2017-09-22 Thread Jeri Ames
Lace Guild.  All the other patterns are printed in the calendar.   Support our Guilds.  To order:  Select Sales, then Calendar, from the menu at www.laceguild.org    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containin

[lace] Flax and Lace Museum in Kortrijk

2017-09-19 Thread Jeri Ames
of lace museums.  The Lace Museum in California has it.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center    - 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

[lace] Quaker samplers from Ackworth, Doing Research at Museum Sites

2017-10-09 Thread Jeri Ames
above, and then you can adapt to a search of the world's museums and collections to find out about what might be nearer to your interest and location.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message from Ann in the UK

Re: [lace] Samplers Exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge

2017-10-04 Thread Jeri Ames
alphabets, lists of family members, texts inspired by religion, maps, and their famous medallion designs that could be reproduced today into wonderful cross stitched ornaments.   You can also access Amazon to see what is currently available by Carol Humphrey, as recommended by Louise.    

Re: [lace] Magic threads

2017-10-20 Thread Jeri Ames
ut you can move through them quickly by just looking for those by Ilske.   You may have to look further, but what you remember may be at  https://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/msg19856.html    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 10/20/2017

[lace] Lacis and the Kliots Featured in Nov./Dec. 2017 PieceWork Magazine

2017-10-23 Thread Jeri Ames
Definitely recommended reading.  For your convenience, the web address is  http://www.lacismuseum.org/      Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For h

Re: [lace] Lace schools - Official Reports by Alan Cole, Alan Brown, Sheila Brown

2017-11-23 Thread Jeri Ames
training amongst us.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center --   In a message dated 11/22/2017 1:56:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, walker.b...@gmail.com writes:   Hello Devon, cc Diana and everyone Your mention of what the lace

[lace] Santina Levey Tribute in Autumn 2017 National Trust Bulletin

2017-12-03 Thread Jeri Ames
or tuition.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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] Suitable thread for filet lace?

2017-12-16 Thread Jeri Ames
old Filet Lace books that call for thread manufactured by Walter Evans and Company.  Their Mecklenburg thread No. 20 probably has a modern equivalent?     Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center  In a message dated 12/16

[lace] Correct Your Contact Information on Lace Guild Sites, Please

2017-12-16 Thread Jeri Ames
you completely lose touch with people in our international lace community.  It can take 30 minutes to several days to obtain a new address and forward a message.  Thank you.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Spain's rare Frisado Lace

2017-12-12 Thread Jeri Ames
e Guild's Facebook of a result.  The class used silver thread, instead of gold.   https://www.facebook.com/brooklynlaceguild/photos/a.1206709746018865.10737418 28.1197959496893890/1603478296342006/?type=3    If you do not want to join Facebook, click Not Now on the sign-up page.   Jeri Ames in

Re: [lace] Threading Needles with Pearl /Perlé Thread

2017-12-12 Thread Jeri Ames
to them.  You will all dance.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 12/12/2017 9:46:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, dccoll...@ncable.net.au writes:   My mother taught us this and said it was the way a blind person could thread a needle (that was back

[lace] Custom Wire and Linen Thread Suppliers Dwindling

2017-11-10 Thread Jeri Ames
to be custom made to approximate what was used centuries ago.  Her threads inventory is impressive, but even she is faced with supply problems that go beyond what money can buy.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center      - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Kerry Taylor Auction. London, Nov. 20, 2017

2017-11-10 Thread Jeri Ames
floor length panel worn under floor length skirts, or gowns, that were open at the front and pulled back to display the rich embroidery and lace.  It was not necessary to embellish aprons all the way around the wearer - just the area that could be seen and admired.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace

[lace] Please Share Lace Experiences and Questions

2017-12-08 Thread Jeri Ames
exhibits that educate others.    You can do this.      Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   - 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

[lace] Re: Ipswich Pillow Article - permission to share

2017-12-08 Thread Jeri Ames
polished up a bit, a picture added, and then were published in a prettier format in the newsletter.  I very much appreciate that you, as web mistress, have made these available to all who access Book Reviews on the home page of www.nelg.us    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center Â

[lace] Holiday Lace Exchange and Decorating with Lace

2017-12-02 Thread Jeri Ames
to Heaven.  It is wonderful each year to be reminded of them by ornaments that they made.   Jeri Ames in Maine 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

Re: [lace] Jeri's Narratives

2017-12-06 Thread Jeri Ames
overnments are confiscating rosewood bobbins (as if they were as endangered as ivory) and 2) DMC and Anchor's phasing out of some lace making threads - in the U.K., but maybe elsewhere, too?  I read about these yesterday on the home page of www.nelg.us .   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroider

Re: [lace] Bucks point - on Ipswich-style Pillow at Smithsonian

2017-12-07 Thread Jeri Ames
ent on art and history.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 12/7/2017 8:49:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, karenhthomp...@gmail.com writes:   You can see the pricking on an original Ipswich pillow from the late 1700s on the Smithsonian lace collecti

[lace] Propose an OIDFA Work Group for S vs. Z Threads and Winding Bobbins

2017-12-11 Thread Jeri Ames
lace could be included.  An example of how universal it might be is the International Lace Dictionary by Johan Coene et al.     Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center.  - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

Re: [lace] Lace pillow from Hallowell, Maine

2017-12-10 Thread Jeri Ames
  Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - In a message dated 12/9/2017 3:42:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, devonth...@gmail.com writes:   Not to argue with the general premise that Mrs. Lakeman was entitled to make point ground on a Ipswich pillow. But she

Re: [lace] Introduction - Lace in Puerto Rico

2017-12-01 Thread Jeri Ames
ly, search Puerto Rico in the Arachne archives - there are nearly 40 matches. http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/index.html   There are several references above for your scholar's Bibliography.  If she does not find the May books, please write to me for details.    Jeri Ames in Main

Re: [lace] Ipswich, MA lace - silk vs. linen

2017-12-09 Thread Jeri Ames
to The Smithsonian was a wide pricking for making black silk lace.  This is evidence she could make either, when she was young.   Sometimes many of us need to answer questions from the public that require a basic knowledge of history in order to put lace history in context.   Jeri Ames in Maine

Re: [lace] Rosaline Perle and Rosaline Perle 2

2017-10-24 Thread Jeri Ames
://www.beadandlacecreations.co.uk/     Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 10/20/2017 9:37:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, hottl...@neo.rr.com writes: To Jeri’s question, the book is Rosaline Perle 2 by Judith Cordell, ISBN 978-0-9570698-1-7.  Susan Hottle USA Â

Re: [lace] Rosaline perle

2017-10-20 Thread Jeri Ames
Dear Susan, Please provide the title and author of the book.  Jeri Ames in Maine USA, Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 10/20/2017 4:27:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, hottl...@neo.rr.com writes:   Hello All! Ithaca Lace Day (Columbus Day weekend) was fabulous as usual! I

[lace] Ma's Laces - Recent South African presentation of WWI Belgian Ma's Lace Story

2017-10-29 Thread Jeri Ames
e number of photos.    Someone, please acknowledge this posting, so that people using gmail will look for it in our archive.   http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/index.html    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@ar

[lace] Lace Reporting (Long)

2018-05-14 Thread Jeri Ames
one will stray away to focus (as many have) on motherhood, or because of changing family/career circumstances. An old adage is - Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Think. How fragile are eggs? How fragile is our hold on our lace heritage?   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource

[lace] Re: What is best way to inventory lace books? New England Lace Group reply

2018-04-27 Thread Jeri Ames
Dear Jill,A public thank you for preparing a comprehensive response to my question about inventorying a lace book collection.  I am sure the contents will be helpful to many, or at least give them something to think about.  Jeri Ames in Maine USA   Lace and Embroidery Resource Center

[lace] Lace Demo at Yale Center for British Art, May 18, 2018

2018-05-09 Thread Jeri Ames
  To be relevant, news like the above needs to get to Arachne members in a timely manner.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center  - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com

Re: [lace] New Grounds - Requiring Starch

2018-05-10 Thread Jeri Ames
eld cleaners that contain de-icers in locations with Winter climates.   After inventions have occurred, innovations become possible.  Eventually, some are used by artists.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a mess

[lace] Single space between sentences; avoid quotations/apostrophes

2018-05-09 Thread Jeri Ames
is communicate, is it not?   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - In a message dated 5/8/2018 5:07:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, m...@shaw.ca writes: I have the feeling this is being caused by the special character that Devon used

Re: [lace] interesting article - Elena Kanagy-Loux, Lacemaker

2018-05-13 Thread Jeri Ames
  Don't know why, but I was unable to print for my permanent paper files.     Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - In a message dated 5/13/2018 2:39:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, jac...@southworth.me.uk writes:   http

Re: [lace] Wedding Veil (Conservation begins with makers)

2018-05-21 Thread Jeri Ames
results every time.   Seems minor. Is major. Especially now that technology has made it possible for photographs of our work to be greatly magnified.    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 5/20/2018 8

Re: [lace] mangling lace

2018-05-25 Thread Jeri Ames
Dear Sharon, Dear Sharon, Dear Sharon,   It would be nice to hear what our current members have to say.  For additional information, there are 82 memos in the Arachne archives at: https://www.mail-archive.com/search?q=Mangling+lace=lace%40arachne.com    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace

Re: [lace] The archetype of the lacemaker - books

2018-05-25 Thread Jeri Ames
ibed as a best-friend book.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - We went to a Lace Event since then and were shown samples in a book and other items from that time. http://www.barbara-fay.com/index.php/en/component/virtue

[lace] Aurelia Loveman's Lace Definition/Description (Long)

2018-05-24 Thread Jeri Ames
e was finally shouldered aside by the great textile machines, which could produce tolerable imitations of various types of lace - though never lace as "art". Real lace suffered sharp losses of design and markets. Fashions changed, and it went out of style; the phenomenon, if not the

Re: [lace] Beiderman and Kliot (Verify surname Bei? Bie?)

2018-05-18 Thread Jeri Ames
am located in Maine because of the amount of space needed for a library/studio, and lower real estate taxes. This location lacks cultural, social, and financial support for textile arts, explaining why I am a member of so many lace and embroidery guilds, plus Arachne.   Jeri Ames, 80 Lace

Re: [lace] questions for you lace makers living in California in the 1980s

2018-05-15 Thread Jeri Ames
in California, because of an article in the Nov./Dec. 2017 PieceWork magazine? See: https://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/msg51462.html    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 5/15/2018 12:11:45 PM

Re: [lace] The English Lace School- Susan Cox - Arachne archives

2018-05-15 Thread Jeri Ames
-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/index.html   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center --- In a message dated 5/15/2018 10:12:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, devonth...@gmail.com writes:   I keep running across The English Lace School and Susan Cox

[lace] New post: The Country Wife Mural 5. bobbin lacemaking,, tatting, knitting, etc.

2018-06-07 Thread Jeri Ames
John Gifford, London, 1970.  Jeri   Hello Jeri Ames, I have published new post on Stitching Idyllic website. The Country Wife Mural 5. The centre of the mural is very busy.  I imagine that it is a weekday afternoon and the ladies of the Women's Institute are gathered in the Church Hall where

[lace] Gawthorpe Hall featured in "Victorian Homes" American magazine

2018-06-19 Thread Jeri Ames
n be found - at www.gawthorpetextiles.org.uk/   Work your way backwards to the blog for March 29th, to see a famous lace panel "Battle of Britain". on exhibit this year.  If you wish to see items in the collection, including lace and whitework, click on Online Gallery at the top of the blog.   Jeri Am

[lace] Conservation of The Country Wife - England

2018-05-28 Thread Jeri Ames
/Constance-Howard.html   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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] Comprehensive list of lace books?

2018-05-26 Thread Jeri Ames
to be on my bcc list.  Apparently, they are not on "speaking terms" via the free Arachne server that we use (very old equipment/software).   Suggest you print this for future reference.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resou

[lace] Book: Fashionable white-embroidered accessories 1840-1900

2018-05-30 Thread Jeri Ames
in these items being plentiful enough to be available today at reasonable prices. Nearly everyone can afford an antique or vintage white-embroidered accessory to which lace has been added.   Please wear lace! Start a lace discussion!   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center

Re: [lace] 2018 Arachne Motif Exchange - ideas

2018-06-05 Thread Jeri Ames
motifs?  My hanging collections do not have apparent means of support, because fine invisible sewing thread is used to suspend them.  This means they gently move when one walks by and creates a "breeze".   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center     - To un

[lace] The Country Wife by Constance Howard, Comments 2 and 3

2018-06-01 Thread Jeri Ames
attired in easy-care tee shirts and pants - everywhere in the world. If you are a lacemaker, please add some feminizing lace.  This week I've been harvesting lace motifs from my stash of old damaged laces (saved  to repair other laces) - for just this purpose.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace

[lace] Auction with Vintage/Celebrity/Royal Clothes, London

2018-05-30 Thread Jeri Ames
://kerrytaylorauctions.com/ Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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] Fwd: New post published The Country Wife Mural 4 on Stitching Idyllic website

2018-06-04 Thread Jeri Ames
  Jeri Hello Jeri Ames, I have published new post on Stitching Idyllic website. The Country Wife Mural 4 The central area of the Country Wife Mural appears to be inside a Church Hall judging by the shape of the windows.  It is well lit and the ladies of the Women's Institute are occupied

Re: [lace] Interesting use of modern black lace - Conservation advice

2018-06-27 Thread Jeri Ames
ing a lace hankie, collar, scarf, etc. to storage.     Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 6/26/2018 8:47:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, hottl...@neo.rr.com writes:   To see photos of entries in the Wa quilt show at Gajoen—take a look at queeniepatch.bl

Re: [lace] Happy International Lace Day

2018-06-25 Thread Jeri Ames
who could not be in two places at the same time.  That got resolved (permanently, we hope).   We have a universal Internet to use.  Agreeing on one International Lace Day per year is just one of several things that need attention in order to be "united-in-lace".   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and

[lace] Lace (magazine) - and use of magazines for research

2018-04-26 Thread Jeri Ames
are not compatible and if you send me your Gmail address, I will add it to my bcc list, so you can receive posts directly from me.  Please tell me a little about your lace connection when you write.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center Â

Re: [lace] Cantu, Carrickmacross, Chantilly, Cluny, Coggeshall, Coralline

2018-05-03 Thread Jeri Ames
and think of it as resembling white coral.)   And now I have a very important errand to run that involves cake and ice cream.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 5/3/2018 12:25:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, sueharve...@btinternet.com writes:   Hi Jeri

[lace] Cantu, Carrickmacross, Chantilly, Cluny, Coggeshall, Coralline

2018-05-03 Thread Jeri Ames
  (If you do not know one of these laces, be curious - do a search!)     Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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

[lace] Happy Birthday to Lace Makers Celebrating April 28

2018-04-28 Thread Jeri Ames
: (THE GOOD NEWS IS YOU'RE NOT OVER THE HILL.  THE BAD NEWS IS YOU HAVE REACHED THE PEAK.)  Now, open the card:  A MESSAGE OF INFINITE WISDOM FROM THE DOILY LLAMA.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!    Please wear lace every day, and love your lace friends.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource

[lace] Joining ends of a crown, Inga-Lisa Olsson's Knypplerskan Vol. 3

2017-10-19 Thread Jeri Ames
is 13,5 cm in diameter and 6,5 cm high = 49 K.   I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the above dimensions, but have typed as shown in this old translation.  There are very narrow ribbons used today for ribbon embroidery that might be suitable for covering the metal ring without being bulky.   Jeri Ame

Re: [lace] Armenian wedding veil?

2017-10-22 Thread Jeri Ames
ence: lace@arachne.com   I have trimmed back your message to the essentials, which our web mistress prefers.   Pam is Eastern Canada's representative to IOLI, for those who do not recognize her name.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - In a message dated 10

[lace] Making Lace in Central Slovakia - By the Poor for the Rich: Lace in Context

2018-01-05 Thread Jeri Ames
This is a new article, posted on January 3, 2018, that some might like to read.  The site offers other articles of interest.  You probably will not have heard of these if, like me, you avoid Facebook. https://laceincontext.com/making-lace-in-central-slovakia/   Jeri Ames in Maine USA  Lace

[lace] 2018 New Lace Books , Events, Exhibits?

2018-01-10 Thread Jeri Ames
that embroidery on clothing will be very strong this year.  What travels with embroidery on garments?  Lace!  Let's get the news rolling.    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center  - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] World Lace Congress in Brugge, BELGIUM

2018-01-26 Thread Jeri Ames
Dear Lace Lovers,     Please contact me if you will be attending the World Lace Congress in Brugge, Belgium, in August 2018.     I will create a private list of Arachne members so we can correspond with each other.  Hope to arrange introductions and/or a special little meeting so that we

[lace] Subject lines for memos

2018-02-03 Thread Jeri Ames
quickly find it - you will print what she has written about the frogging panel at Hardwick Hall, and place it in your copy of her book: Surface Decoration in Silk and Metallic Thread.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center     - To unsubscribe send email to majord

Re: [lace] THE LACE MUSEUM Detroit Michigan

2018-02-14 Thread Jeri Ames
by The Lace Museum Guild in 1976 and incorporated in 1981.   www.thelacemuseum.org/      To those who celebrate it - Happy Valentine's Day!   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center --- In a message dated 2/14/2018 2:50:34

[lace] The Lace Museum, Detroit Michigan - 2

2018-02-15 Thread Jeri Ames
conversions can be seen?  Devon?  Kim?  Lorelei?   Those of you who knit will enjoy the next blog entry, related to Winter Olympics.   Suggest you step down once more to the article about German Schwalm whitework.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center  - To unsubscribe send

[lace] Lace, not Lace: Contemporary Fiber Art from Lacemaking Techniques

2018-02-19 Thread Jeri Ames
guild would like to support, you may read donation options at: https://hunterdonartmuseum.org/support-lace-fund/   If you belong to IOLI, there is an article on page 39 of the Winter 2018 issue of The Bulletin that also provides information.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource

[lace] News Article about Devon Thein and Hunterdon Art Museum's Lace Exhibit

2018-02-19 Thread Jeri Ames
, 2018.   What would you try to do if you knew you could not fail? -  An inspirational quote found in a textile book, which I am sharing this Presidents' Day 2018 as a tribute to Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center     Â

Re: [lace] Sad News - Anny Noben-Slegers - Floribana

2017-12-26 Thread Jeri Ames
that ladies may wear next year for celebrations connected to the English royal wedding.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 12/25/2017 9:42:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, jbl...@sbcglobal.net writes:   I had a Christmas greeting from Greet Rome-Verbeylen

[lace] Bart-Francis Thread Factory and Texture - Lace Exhibit - Kortrijk, Belgium

2018-07-30 Thread Jeri Ames
Arachnes who made arrangements early this year to meet with me in Bruges have already received this info.  Gmail and AOL do not usually interface.  Bcc's have been sent to gmail users who have asked to be on my private list.  There is not much more one can do to reach everyone associated in

[lace] Pine Tree Quilts Show in Maine this Weekend

2018-07-26 Thread Jeri Ames
north of Portland and 90 miles south of Bangor.  It is away from the crowded coastal area, and there are rarely traffic jams.  Admission  $10.   https://mainequilts.org/event/maine-quilts-2018-41st-quilt-show/    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   - To unsubscribe

Re: [lace] IOLI Handbook

2018-07-16 Thread Jeri Ames
u."   As Susie said, everyone is able to refuse to have their information in the printed Handbook.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center -- In a message dated 7/16/2018 12:34:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, cjohnson0...@c

[lace] August 17, 2018 Belgian Lace Congress and Tour - Bruges Journal

2018-07-23 Thread Jeri Ames
h.  This explains spellings of Bruges and Brugges above.)   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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.

Re: [lace] IOLI Bulletin - Staying organized

2018-07-11 Thread Jeri Ames
publications, given the labor necessary to implement and constantly update.  A storage system is the answer here.    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center -- In a message dated 7/10/2018 9:39:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, jbl

Re: [lace] Fashion History books

2018-03-07 Thread Jeri Ames
in their research library.  Sometimes, such libraries are open to scholars without charge.   Also, I found some ideas by searching 4-volumes Fashion History.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 3/6/2018 5:06:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, devonth...@gmail.com

[lace] Iris Apfel: Accidental Icon - Book released March 6, 2018

2018-03-06 Thread Jeri Ames
  Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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] Visas for teachers in the USA - advise please

2018-03-12 Thread Jeri Ames
opportunity to remind all that the Embroiderers' Guilds around the world offer needle lace classes, which our lace guilds often ignore.   Jeri Ames in Maine  (Member EGA for 50 years) Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - In a message dated 3

[lace] Hairband Magnifier

2018-03-12 Thread Jeri Ames
up heavy-looking versions with lights that firmly sit in front of the eyes.  What I'm thinking of is more user friendly and low tech.  Some of you will remember.  Are these still being marketed?   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center  - To unsubscribe send email

Re: [lace] Wolds Lacemakers meeting and AGM 17th March 2018

2018-03-10 Thread Jeri Ames
exhibit and demonstration event on the same day.    In lace friendship from across the Big Pond,,   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 3/10/2018 5:29:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, maur...@roger.karoo.co.uk

[lace] INVITATION to April 21st New England Lace Group meeting

2018-04-06 Thread Jeri Ames
, there are numerous eating options nearby.  Please RSVP me (Jeri), so I can make guest arrangements with the appropriate officers of this group and provide answers to any questions you may have. -- Program announcement:  LEARNING FROM A COLLECTION.   Presented by NELG member Jeri Ames.  For 7 decades

[lace] Weaving/Fingerloop Braids/Braids/Lace (History References for Scholars)

2018-04-06 Thread Jeri Ames
://www.richardiii.net/downloads/Ricardian/2006_vol16_two_dozen_silkwomen_ sutton.pdf   9.  This is an English language Italian Lace History site, which leads to other sites: http://world4.eu/italian-lace/#Guipure_lace_Parchment_lace    Have fun being a scholar !   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace

[lace] Diaper patterns - Kogin

2018-04-08 Thread Jeri Ames
Dear Susan   Topic is straying away from lace.  Not all Japanese Kogin embroidery qualifies.  Depends on how repeats are used.  Traditionally added beauty to heavy duty work clothes made of an even weave fabric.  Reminds me of the original use of smocking - on heavy work smocks/shirts worn by

[lace] Re: Lace Storage Methods in Victoria and Albert blog

2018-04-10 Thread Jeri Ames
.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center (I, Jeri, have tested the address provided below, and did not need the second line - s-and-rehousing - to view the site.)   In a message dated 4/9/2018 4:01:29 AM Eastern Standard

[lace] Diaper patterns - see Dictionary of Needlework by Caulfeild & Saward

2018-04-04 Thread Jeri Ames
to the history of women that so little can be seen in exhibits.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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

[lace] My AOL message failed to get past Arachne's panix block this morning

2018-04-13 Thread Jeri Ames
existing files be kept intact ?   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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

[lace] Jill Nordfors Clark, - Contemporary Needlelace

2018-04-04 Thread Jeri Ames
designs, and if I remember correctly, it was because of the direction embroiderers in the United Kingdom took when they started the City & Guilds educational program mentioned a few days ago.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA  (EGA member for 50 years) Lace and Embroidery Res

[lace] Magnifier information promised to Lace@arachne in March

2018-04-17 Thread Jeri Ames
manufactured overseas affecting the balance of payments problem between the U.S. and some nations.   Wash in warm soapy water and dry with a soft lens cloth.  No chemicals or abrasive cleaners.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] What is best way to inventory lace books?

2018-04-24 Thread Jeri Ames
per/ink.   Thanks for your assistance.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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

[lace] Safety of Our Members

2018-03-27 Thread Jeri Ames
live in a world where people who seem safe to disclose information to, really are not.  Someone can overhear gossip between relatives and friends, and use that information in an unlawful way.  Security of our members and their homes is of utmost importance.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace

[lace] Nenia Lovesey

2018-03-27 Thread Jeri Ames
, it is at Hampton Court Palace).  Lovesey's following paragraphs are equally amusing.  Very worth reading, if you can find or borrow the book.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center     - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Travel

2018-03-27 Thread Jeri Ames
intent was to aid friendships - in advance of the event.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - 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

[lace] Lace, Not Lace Reaction to Needle Lace Revival Arachne comments 3/28/18

2018-03-29 Thread Jeri Ames
are doing so.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 3/28/2018 4:40:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, catherinebar...@btinternet.com writes:   I have looked at Penny Nickels work and agree it is very impressive

Re: [lace] hi res photo of Arpad Dekani lace?

2018-04-02 Thread Jeri Ames
and have a hi res photo made.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - In a message dated 4/2/2018 10:27:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, devonth...@gmail.com writes:   I am writing the catalog entry for a piece of lace by Agnes

Re: [lace] Color in lace - Bath's book

2018-04-03 Thread Jeri Ames
on the left.  You can see the colored lace of the book jacket, which is technically impossible on Arachne.  It occurred to me that some of you might like to print the review, and put in your copy of Bath's book.      www.nelg.us    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center

[lace] Please Change Arachne Subject Titles when You Change Subjects

2018-03-30 Thread Jeri Ames
a copy, with an appropriate Subject, to your personal file about how to use your computer and features you have never used before.   Another thank you to all who share.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace] Again, Please Change Arachne Subject Titles when You Change Subjects

2018-03-31 Thread Jeri Ames
is having great difficulty replacing him, because he was a volunteer.    Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   - 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

[lace] Handcraft movement in England

2018-03-27 Thread Jeri Ames
will learn much at the web site given.  It is a great place to get ideas for museum activities and guild programs.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

Re: [lace] Magnifying glasses without weight on your nose

2018-03-28 Thread Jeri Ames
to eye glasses.   This is a CONSERVATION lesson!  Also, the plastic frames make them lightweight when added to your lace pillow's tote bag.      Will share the product information when received, early in April.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe

Re: [lace] Lace Revival of the 1970s - Bath's book and Golden Hands

2018-03-26 Thread Jeri Ames
to review, the past offers possibilities.  It is magical that though I did not anticipate Devon's new topic on Arachne, there are recent book reviews available.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 3/26/2018 2:36:56 PM Eastern Standard Time

Re: [lace] Lace Revival of the 1970s - mystery book probably...

2018-03-26 Thread Jeri Ames
by Van Nostrand Reinhold; translators were E. and T.W. Summers.  ISBN: 0-442-30037-9.   Sally Johanson was one of the founders of OIDFA, and one of its first Presidents.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 3/26/2018 1:36:24 PM Eastern Standard Time

[lace] Re: Hairband Magnifier

2018-03-16 Thread Jeri Ames
Thank you all for the several different recommendations.  Have been able to order, and will introduce younger generation to this easy-to-use vision aid.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center   In a message dated 3/12/2018 3:04:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, jeria...@aol.com

[lace] Bonington Gallery in Nottingham UK - Lace Blog

2018-03-22 Thread Jeri Ames
In the event you might be interested, I am sharing an address provided to me by an American textile professor with whom I exchange information from time-to-time. http://www.boningtongallery.co.uk/blog/lace-unarchived-a-history-of-the-archi ve   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery

Re: [lace] Bayeux Tapestry

2018-03-22 Thread Jeri Ames
that the article in the lace bulletin is covered by copyright law.   Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 3/21/2018 5:06:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, stevieni...@gmail.com writes:   ...an article

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