Re: [lace] Query: Favorite Book

2009-04-17 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi I am new to this game so I don't know who will receive this reply. I would have great difficulty in choosing which book I would save but it would probably be . now let me think, Alex Stillwells Technique of Geometric bucks point or one of the Honiton ones, trouble is it depends

Re: [lace] Query: Favorite Book

2009-04-21 Thread Maureen Bromley
Duckles To: Sue Cc: 'Maureen Bromley' ; 'post to Arachne' Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 11:22 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Query: Favorite Book Maureen's away now for the weekend. I'll answer for her for now She's based in East Yorkshire and is Agnes my lace teacher!! (I think she's

Re: [lace] Thread choices questions

2009-04-21 Thread Maureen Bromley
Brenda I generally use Q1 acotton silk or linen b cotton or linen c cotton linen or silk. I am doing a bedfordshire collar in silk and the sheen is lovely (its not finished yet!!) d this could be all sorts of lovely threads, including metallic, after all it is not going to be washed.

Re: [lace] Metallics

2009-04-23 Thread Maureen Bromley
Or you can use the tiny hair grips that I bought in Claires. They do come in a variety of sizes and are highly coloured as well. They are mainly for children, but they grip around the neck of the bobbin and hold the thread in place. If I could find mine in my hobby room, I would give you the

Re: [lace] Metallics

2009-04-23 Thread Maureen Bromley
Geronimo I have found them.there is no reference on them but they are like very small bulldog clips. There are about 12 on a packet and they are about £3.00 english money. I knew if I looked long enough I would find them. Maureen - Original Message - From: Margot Walker

Re: [lace] Metallics

2009-04-23 Thread Maureen Bromley
like little versions of these? http://tinyurl.com/cb3jpt I've always called them butterfly clips. Helen in Dorset --- On Thu, 23/4/09, Maureen Bromley maur...@roger.karoo.co.uk wrote: Geronimo I have found them. there is no reference on them but they are like very small bulldog clips

Re: [lace] arachne webshots

2009-04-25 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Paula All you have to do is enjoy your lacemaking. It doesnt matter which lace you work as experience improves everyones lace. I have been lacemaking for well over 30+ (probably nearer 40) and when I look back on the lace I worked in the early days I see how much I have improved.

Re: [lace] Welcome Summer

2009-04-25 Thread Maureen Bromley
I agree it is a disease. However it is a very nice disease and is very addictive. D you find yourself sitting up to 3.a.m. to sort out that piece of the pattern which is giving trouble, or even wake from a deep sleep having solved the problem in your sleep. I have, and I bet you will

Re: [lace] Miss Channer

2009-05-06 Thread Maureen Bromley
I would like to compliment you on the lovely lace and also on finishing it so quickly.Thanks for the info on the thread etc.Can you please tell me if you worked the mat at the original size or reduce it. If you reduced it then by how much. It is also referred to as Miss Channer

Re: [lace] silk and cotton

2009-05-07 Thread Maureen Bromley
Dear Sue I have never mixed cotton and silk together and it would be interesting to see the result.However be very careful as they do work very differently and any laundering (but I guess you don't plan to) may provide unwanted complications. The only threads I have mixed together

Re: [lace] silk and cotton

2009-05-07 Thread Maureen Bromley
Brenda's book. I don't think, however, that I will ever get am empty pillow Maureen - Original Message - From: Sue hurwitz...@supanet.com To: Maureen Bromley maur...@roger.karoo.co.uk Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 5:51 PM Subject: Re: [lace] silk and cotton Thanks Maureen

Re: [lace] Re: Beds lace in silk

2009-05-15 Thread Maureen Bromley
As for making beds in silk, I am currently working a collar in silk, which I started when I was attending one of Barbara Underwood's courses at Knuston and she had no problem with it.Indeed she pointed us in the direction of a supplier where you could buy cones of silk thread! Again if

Re: [lace] Re: Beds lace in silk

2009-05-16 Thread Maureen Bromley
- From: Lorri Ferguson To: Maureen Bromley Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 5:04 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Re: Beds lace in silk --- - No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version

Re: [lace] Re: Are you new to lace or was it passed on?

2009-05-23 Thread Maureen Bromley
As if I would suggest you 'fudge it', its called 'artistic licence'. And by the way, I have found none of my family who has made lace, my grandmother (mother's side) was dressmaker and maybe even a tailor. My grandmother (father's side) could sew knit, crochet but had no training as far as

Re: [lace] Re: [lace-chat] Are you new to lace or was it passed on?

2009-05-25 Thread Maureen Bromley
She can do Honiton whenever she pleases, seem to think that you wanted to as well.You have good access to a bobbin maker for the Honiton bobbins!! I look forward to you both getting started. Maureen E Yorkshire (yes I do know these two. and Sue is far from quiet!!!) - Original Message

Re: [lace] A weird angle in point ground

2009-05-29 Thread Maureen Bromley
Has anyone got a copy of Lace Express 3/97 that they can post onto the web, so that I can see the pricking for the floral bucks hankie edging. I am intrigued Maureen E Yorkshire UK where it is very warm and sunny, hopefully will last for the weekend

Re: [lace] Have you seen this?

2009-06-11 Thread Maureen Bromley
What fun.I wish my grandchildren would make lace, but they dont. Perhaps I should show them the video. Maureen East Yorkshire arachnemodera...@yahoo.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked

Re: [lace] I have booked Honiton accommodations

2009-06-13 Thread Maureen Bromley
Am glad you managed to get some accommodation. I am going to Devon at the end of July and have secured a viewing of some of the behind the scenes lace at Allhallows Museum. We emailed them and they have arranged for an appointment for me to look at it. You could perhaps consider this

Re: [lace] Winder instructions

2009-06-20 Thread Maureen Bromley
But then it is definitely copyright Maureen East Yorkshire No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.79/2186 - Release Date: 06/18/09

Re: [lace] Bobbin winders

2009-06-20 Thread Maureen Bromley
Which is why I suggested that anyone who wanted the instructions should contact the Lace Guild but of course Dorothy Cox has it in her book, see later email, and therefore either she or her publisher should be contacted Maureen East Yorkshire - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] I have booked Honiton accommodations

2009-07-28 Thread Maureen Bromley
I have just come back from some time in Devon. The visit to Allhallows Museum was absolutely fantastic and viewing the lace in the museum was well worth the visit.However the lace that they have behind the scenes was awesome. They tell me that the rotate the lace that is put out every

Re: [lace] Ebay item 180391829649

2009-08-03 Thread Maureen Bromley
Dear Laurie I would also say that it is a lifting stick used in needlelace, when you are using a needlelace pillow.You can still buy them new from Needlepaws, based near Tamworth. Bob Weston makes them, his wife, Anne Weston was formerly Chairman of The Guild of Needlelaces.They

[lace] polystryene pillows

2009-08-14 Thread Maureen Bromley
Does anyone have any suggestions for reviving the centre of a polystryene pillow when it has been overused in the middle? Maureen East Yorkshire where it is warm but cloudy - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help,

Re: [lace] Early laces. - also frustration !!!

2009-08-16 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Carol It may be that the thread has gone a little brittle. Try putting the thread in a steamy bathroom for a few hours to see if this revives it. I have done this on a number of occasions and it has helped. I was at a course doing Honiton lace a few years ago when it was very hot. At

Re: [lace] prickings/needlelace

2009-09-02 Thread Maureen Bromley
Dear All I also use architects linen where I can when I work needlelace but agree with Catherine that architects linen is very pale. I had a reasonable store of this as I worked in a solicitors office and they used to use it for the plans on legal documents but now that everything is

Re: [lace] Cost of linen thread

2009-09-03 Thread Maureen Bromley
I probably would buy it. Can you let us know which suppliers might be stocking it. Obviously the Christmas Fair at Solihull would be a good place for it to be seen, or maybe Harrogate next year. Like most things I do like to see some before I commit myself. Maureen East Yorkshire -

Re: [lace] Lace terminology

2009-10-03 Thread Maureen Bromley
I totally agree with Clay. I have known Alex for many years now and her ability to teach and explain lace techniques does not decrease. She has taught me all types of lace over the years and yet I still find the need to attend her workshops when I can. If I lived closer to her I am

[lace] Re: [lace] Book: Neue Weihnachts-Klöppelmuster

2009-10-23 Thread Maureen Bromley
An interesting email.Will this book be sold in the UK and if so, by who? Maureen East Yorkshire UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] glass bobbins on ebay

2009-10-31 Thread Maureen Bromley
Indeed Martin Tuffnell (Bill's son) still runs the business.He also has wonderful christmas ornaments as well and is well worth seeing. He is usually at Cranmore Park, Harrogate Lace Day and will be at Wolds Lace Day at Hessle East Yorkshire UK on the 14th November as well as usually

Re: [lace] lace dress

2009-10-31 Thread Maureen Bromley
Nathalie I am sure that if someone contacts Santina Levey she will be able to provide more information about the picture on the front of her book although I am not sure where she is nowadays. The information on the inside cover of the book says 'Van Meytens, Portrait of the Empress Maria

Re: [lace] Seasons Greetings

2009-12-22 Thread Maureen Bromley
Seasons greetings to one and all. Maureen East Yorkshire UK where it is cold and very snowy - Original Message - From: Celia Mulhearn po...@me.com To: ARACHNE lace@arachne.com Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 8:42 AM Subject: [lace] Seasons Greetings Merry Christmas to everyone

Re: [lace] New Year Greetings

2010-01-02 Thread Maureen Bromley
I also wish you all a very Happy, Prosperous Healthy and Peaceful New Year. We are still getting snow falls overnight with more forecast. I spent part of New Year's Day working on some bucks and which needs finishing.Not far to go but I think it will take a few more hours yet Maureen

[lace] Devon lace Teachers

2010-01-30 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi If there are any devon lace teachers on the list, could they please contact me privately. Thank you Maureen East Yorkshire UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Lace Fan

2010-02-04 Thread Maureen Bromley
I would also be interested in some fan sticks apart from Stuart Johnson as I already have some of his. Maureen East Yorkshire UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Breaking threads

2010-02-05 Thread Maureen Bromley
Thbats ok, but just keep an eye on the pins as sometimes they can tarnish and mark your lace, which I have found to my cost. Maureen East Yorkshire UK where it is currently raining - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here.

Re: [lace] shawl complete

2010-02-08 Thread Maureen Bromley
Dear Edith Your shawl is wonderful, I am jealous and at a loss of words (!!!) Maybe we will see you sometime. We are going to Harrogate Lace Day.If you are maybe we could meet up? Maureen East Yorkshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line:

Re: [lace] Re: structure pieces -soory

2010-02-11 Thread Maureen Bromley
Very interesting use of materials. Maureen E Yorks UK where it has again snowed - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Early lace

2010-02-17 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All Glad to see you are getting good use of your Veho Magnifier. I also have this magnifier and agree with Alex that it shows every fibre.Very good for research. I look forward to seeing Alex's findings. Maureen East Yorkshire UK - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: Re:[lace] fantastic Binche

2010-02-19 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All I also would not like it if people used my work without permission although I am happy for people to do so if they do. Maureen East Yorkshire (UK) - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] Japanese lace collection

2010-03-08 Thread Maureen Bromley
What a lovely collection of antique lace.There are some beautiful designs in there. It would be nice to able able to lift some of the bits out for design purposes. Maureen East Yorkshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

Re: [lace] bobbinlace contest

2010-03-10 Thread Maureen Bromley
There are some lovely ideas and lace on this site. Maureen East Yorkshire UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Sue's corner

2010-03-22 Thread Maureen Bromley
Dear All I so agree with Alex. When the lace is on the pillow every slight imperfection seems to jump out at you.However once it is off the pillow these soon disappear. Anyway imperfections show that the lace is handmade. Well done Sue. Maureen East Yorkshire - To unsubscribe

Re: [lace] Re: AQS/HLG lace display - long post

2010-04-29 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Jane Wig hooks can be used for honiton.However I found that parts of them were very sharp and therefore cut the thread.Not much use, so I use a very fine beading needle will the eye sticking out of the handle, threaded up and this works fine.I also use a needlepin to keep my

Re: [lace] sailboat

2010-05-18 Thread Maureen Bromley
When I start my students off on Honiton Lace I offer the choice for them to increase the size of the pricking for them to learn the techniques and then, if they want and are ready, they can try an original size pattern to see if they can cope with it. I must say that most of them do, but

Re: [lace] Valuing antique bobbins

2010-06-07 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Beth I would suggest that maybe you or your friend contacts David Springett to see if he will give any advice on the bobbins. He probably has the most knowledge about bobbins.Or alternatively speak to The Lace Guild and maybe they could point her in the right direction for advice.

Re: [lace] Another thread question (or two)

2010-06-19 Thread Maureen Bromley
And me!! Maureen E Yorkshire Subject: Re: [lace] Another thread question (or two) On 18 Jun 2010, at 16:26, Gray, Alison J wrote: some experimenting which is really exciting, all I need is some more time...! Get me some as well! - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace] Apology

2010-06-22 Thread Maureen Bromley
I agree also. Hopefully ALL those that helped themselves will realise that they have made a mistake and correct it. Maureen East Yorkshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] Bangles again

2010-06-22 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Thats good news. Maureen E Yorkshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Lace Guild Competition.

2010-06-26 Thread Maureen Bromley
Congratulations Claire Maureen E Yorkshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Posting to Arachne

2010-06-30 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi I agree totally.I got a very gentle ticking off when I first joined Arachne and no always trim Maureen E Yorkshire UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

Re: [lace] Fan sticks.

2010-09-15 Thread Maureen Bromley
If anyone wants to see the book I know that the Lace Guild have it in their collection I did a book review on it last year. It is nice to know when the fan sticks can be bought from Maureen E Yorks - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

Re: [lace] Accidents

2010-09-19 Thread Maureen Bromley
Dear David Yes I think we have all been there. The worst thing, I think, is to cut off a pair of bobbins that you thought were another pair, only to find that they are the workers. But then these are the jhoys of being a lacemaker. !!! Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] Teaching

2010-09-27 Thread Maureen Bromley
It just goes to show.But they do have lace demonstrations in that general area so she obviously wasnt 'in the know'!! There are classes all around her!!! Maureen E Yorks - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

Re: [lace] bobbin makers

2010-10-03 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All Although retired now I don't think I have seen George White's name on any list. His bobbins, especially the Super Birdcage, are lovely. Maureen E Yorks UK where it is raining heavily. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

Re: [lace] Copyright

2010-10-03 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All I agree with Alex totally. I am quite happy to let people have copies of any patterns I have designed, only ask that they acknowledge that it was my design.Many years ago I had a design pirated by another teacher!!! Sad really. Maureen E Yorks - To unsubscribe send email

Re: [lace] Knotting threads onto bobbins

2010-10-09 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All When I join a new thread in I do it the same way as Alex and you cannot see the joins. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com

Re: [lace] Visit to Brussels

2010-10-27 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All I visited Brugge a couple of weeks ago and went to Kantcentrum. It is in the process of being painted and spruced up and I looked at the lace exhibition they have there. There was only a small amount of lace on display (well in my opinion anyway) and I was expecting more.

Re: [lace] Visit to Brussels

2010-10-28 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi I totally agree with Ilske. I was told that money and things had gone missing from Kantcentrum. I went to Bruges some 10 years ago and saw at least a couple of museums with lovely lace in.Couldn't find them this time, but I did find the chocolate museum (which gave free samples)

Re: [lace] The Lace Guild of England

2010-11-08 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All Mine arrived on Saturday. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com

Re: [lace] Borris Lace Collection (Ireland) - Book Review

2010-11-15 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All Needlelace is very portable. I once sat on a coach from Yorkshire to northern Italy stitching as I went through the various countries in Europe. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

Re: [lace] Silk threads

2010-11-19 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All I am working a floral Beds collar in Pipers pure silk and the collar not only has rolled tallies on it but leaves as well.They are working up beautifully and I have not, as yet, had any problems with working them. I started it on a course with Barbara Underwood a while ago and

Re: [lace] stocking fronts

2010-11-25 Thread Maureen Bromley
They are beautiful. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com

Re: [lace] To bring you a smile in the snow! A crazy bobbin guys ideas!

2010-12-02 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Brian I have a Super Birdcage made by George White in the 80s with 16 small bobbins in it.What to make an educated (?) guess as to what that meant? Maureen E Yorks UK where we have about 12-14 inches of snow and it is snowing now - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] Errors

2010-12-27 Thread Maureen Bromley
How very true.I was also told this at the legal office I worked in. You definitely read what you think you can see rather than what you have actually put!!! Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

Re: [lace] Kitty Mason, MBE

2010-12-31 Thread Maureen Bromley
Indeed I do. I will pass the message on. Maureen E Yorks - 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] East Devon bobbin on eBay

2011-01-02 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Brian On clicking onto the site it says that this item has been removed.Shame it would have been nice to see it. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] re: Designing Flanders Lace

2011-01-07 Thread Maureen Bromley
This is a lovely book and I have it, but I was told that it is now 'out of print'. Shame if this is the case. Maureen E Yorks UK - Original Message - From: Vibeke Ervo vibeke.e...@gmail.com To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: [lace] re: Designing

Re: [lace] Question concerning metalic thread.

2011-01-15 Thread Maureen Bromley
How about a large diameter drinking straw cut into the length of the next of the bobbin, slit along one side and slipped over the thread. I have used this. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

Re: [lace] Honours List

2011-01-19 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Kitty Mason (proper name Catriona Mason) was brought up on Arachne when the news broke that she was awarded the MBE. I do know her, passed on Arachne's congratulations to her and put her reply on (but without revealing her email address). She is a lovely lady, very quiet and

Re: [lace] What???????? on ebay

2011-02-14 Thread Maureen Bromley
So what is it? Maureen E Yorks - 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003

Re: [lace] Lace@Arachne's Birthday

2011-04-15 Thread Maureen Bromley
I have had a gentle reminder from her about trimming posts as well.But it was in my early days, I have only been on the list for a couple of years. In my defence, I didn't really know that I should trim posts. Happy Anniversary Arachne. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email

Re: [lace] Honiton article

2011-04-23 Thread Maureen Bromley
I still have my original honiton pillow which is made with barley straw. But I cheated and bought my from Dennis Hornsby.It is quite large and heavy.I had seen him at a Lace Day in Essex in the early 80s. I had run out of money by the time I saw it and he had only one left.I said

Re: [lace] Re: Honiton-pillow

2011-04-23 Thread Maureen Bromley
Yes I have had that strange look in the UK too.In fact as one point, the pet shops in my area of Yorkshire refused to sell us barley straw if it was for a lace pillow. Don't know why, maybe they couldn't keep up with demand, especially as I was teaching 5 or 6 classes a week!! We had to

Re: [lace] Unfinished Projects

2011-07-03 Thread Maureen Bromley
She has missed that one as well!! Maureen E Yorks UK - Original Message - From: Sue Babbs sueba...@comcast.net To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 2:23 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Unfinished Projects So how many years do you have before it needs to be completed? Sue

Re: [lace] fire

2011-07-04 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Laurie I am glad that you, your home and your lace collection is safe. Maureen E Yorks UK - Original Message - From: Laurie Waters lswaters...@comcast.net To: lace@arachne.com Cc: Laurie Waters lswaters...@comcast.net Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2011 7:36 PM Subject: [lace] fire The

Re: [lace] (lace) Joyce's Poppies photo

2011-07-06 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Catherine Yes I have had this problem and I have just tried again today.I emailed David yesterday about it and he kindly sent me the photo Maureen E Yorks UK - Original Message - From: catherine catherinebar...@btinternet.com To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Wednesday, July 06,

Re: [lace] Pictures of Brugge uploaded to Webshots

2011-08-04 Thread Maureen Bromley
A truly lovely piece of work Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace] Pictures of Brugge uploaded to Webshots

2011-08-04 Thread Maureen Bromley
Dear All I received my copy of Lace yesterday, as well as the Lacemaking newsletter from The Lace Society. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo

Re: [lace] Arachne Lunch

2011-08-14 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi All I colour my hair, well the hairdresser does, but I use the time that I am sitting about to read books, check the next pattern I am -panning to do. I use this time as planning/thinking time. I always take some lace oriented thing with me. I have even been known to sit and tat!!!

Re: [lace] Lace 143 - July 2011

2011-08-14 Thread Maureen Bromley
I receive my copy of 'Lace' more than a week ago Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003

Re: [lace] picots

2011-08-15 Thread Maureen Bromley
I learnt this method from Christine Springett quite a number of years ago. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Re: Humour me here .... Re: [lace] Kat stitch

2011-08-22 Thread Maureen Bromley
Sue and Nancy It would be interesting to see the result LOL Maureen E Yorks UK Iâ?Tm sure that helps Liz work out her lace stitches enormously! : ) Nah. Ignore her, Liz. Everyone knows CT stands for Connecticut. CT takes you back to the basics and is cross twist - To unsubscribe

Re: [lace] Returning to the list Lace Exhibition.

2011-09-12 Thread Maureen Bromley
It sounds as if you all had a lovely day. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003

Re: [lace] Lace classes

2011-10-29 Thread Maureen Bromley
I would say 'callifudge' as long as the finished result looks right, if not, then can you 'live' with it??? After all it is the finished piece that matters. Maureen - Original Message - From: Sue Duckles s...@duckles.me.uk To: Joy Beeson joybee...@comcast.net Cc: Arachne List email

Re: [lace] what are you doing...

2011-10-29 Thread Maureen Bromley
Well there is so little to do on the Honiton piece, you could finish that very quickly. How about that one after you have finished the piece of 'christmas' lace. Anbd personally I like more than one piece on the go at a time, it gives you chance to move around. Maureen E Yorks - To

Re: [lace] Lace classes

2011-10-29 Thread Maureen Bromley
Sometimes you have to live with an inperfect sample as long as the planned piece is perfect. After all, there is no point in keep undoing a sample and being put off for ever. It is a case of a 'happy medium' and I would rather have lacemakers making lace than lose them (after all they

Re: [lace] Lace classes

2011-10-30 Thread Maureen Bromley
I agree, a teacher must coax a student along, especially in their early days.When I first started teaching I was told to give praise as well as criticism and this is what I do, especially to the new students but also to students who are learning something new. A carrot is better than a

Re: [lace] Imperfect lace

2011-10-30 Thread Maureen Bromley
Yes that is where I get it from. I do like student's lace to be perfect but 'it is pleasure' and 'if they can live with it then fine'. Now what haven't you taken out Sue??? Maureen - Original Message - From: Sue Duckles s...@duckles.me.uk To: Alex Stillwell

Re: [lace] diagrams

2011-10-30 Thread Maureen Bromley
Oh I so agree Catherine. Maureen - Original Message - From: Catherine Barley catherinebar...@btinternet.com To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 9:42 AM Subject: [lace] diagrams Alex wrote: In my experience the majority of lacemkers will follow the diagrams

[lace] Wolds Lacemakers Lace Day

2011-10-30 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Fellow Lacemakers, The above lace group is holding their annual Lace Day on the 12th November 2012, at Cottingham Road Baptist Church Chanterlands Avenue Kingston Upon Hull HU5 4AY United Kingdom. Although Kingston Upon Hull is a city in its own right and also has a port from which North Sea

Fw: [lace] Wolds Lacemakers Lace Day

2011-10-30 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Fellow Lacemakers I forgot to say that the opening times are 10.a.m. to 4.p.m. and it is 12th november 2011.Sorry typo. Maureen - Original Message - From: Maureen Bromley maur...@roger.karoo.co.uk To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 11:21 AM Subject: [lace

Re: [lace] New Beds book (Shorter!)

2011-11-02 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Good I look forward to seeing it. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003

Re: [lace] Happy Birthday

2011-11-03 Thread Maureen Bromley
Happy Birthday to Arachne from me as well. I find that Arachne is very helpful, it drops into my email box and there is plenty of useful information on it.I am also on Needlelacetalk, but I am not very good on computers so once I have got used to something, I would rather not change it.

Re: [lace] AGM Workshop

2011-11-03 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi I am pleased that you have sent this to the whole list. I have attended Alex's classes in the UK for many years and have never found her unhelpful. She has always answered my questions fully(sometimes more than once), provided me with inspiration to draft and design lace and her classes

Re: [lace] Arachne's Birthday April 12th

2011-11-04 Thread Maureen Bromley
Oops, then belated Happy Birthday Avital. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003

Re: [lace] Joyce Symes' book

2011-11-13 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi I agree. The book is a joy Jean. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003

Re: [lace] Lace Group

2011-12-15 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Daphne I am sorry to hear that you have closed down your Lace Group. It is such a shame when this has to be done. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] Shawl finished

2011-12-17 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi The shawl is beautiful, even more beautiful when you see it in 'the flesh' so to speak She has made a very good job of it. Agnes brought it to my house on Thursday evening to show everyone it before she gives it to her daughter for Christmas. Maureen E Yorks UK - To unsubscribe

Re: [lace] Seasons greetings

2011-12-24 Thread Maureen Bromley
Hi Seasons greetings to all.I have greatly appreciated the information and advice available to us over the last year.I would like to say thank you to Avital for keeping Arachne safe for us all to enjoy.Anbd I would like to thank Laurie for the Lace News site.Well worth

Re: [lace] Re: educating and gaining new lacemakers (was: training the DH)

2012-01-03 Thread Maureen Bromley
And, of course, everyone is welcome whether they are members or not.The next meeting is on the 14th January and is at St John's Church Hall Clough Road Hull.The workshop this time is 'An Easter Egg made with 2 halves of a walnut shell' with Jo Firth. The Society had its 25th

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