[lace] Commemorative poppies for the Australian War memorial in Canberra

2018-01-18 Thread Susan
body & allow the petals to be positioned. Just askin’... Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - 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.fl

[lace] Lace supplies

2018-01-11 Thread Susan Brooks
Wessex Lace Makers Suppliers Fair will be on 24 February 2018 10am til 3pm at the Holiday Inn, Taunton, UK.this year there will be other craft suppliers, knitting wools and Patchwork as well. Susan BrooksWeston super Mare where we have bright sunshin today, showing up all the dust and crumbs

[lace] Washington Monument lace by Anny?

2018-01-04 Thread Susan
of barns in many places in PA & Ohio. If I’ve gone off the rails & mis-identified the inspiration for your pattern, please accept my apology—I was searching for the Monument! Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachn

[lace] Scissors for lace

2018-01-03 Thread Susan
so have held up well. It was surprising to learn that I own all the scissor brands that were mentioned by Arachne members, plus ma! ny others. I’m sorry to conclude that there are no secret decoder scissors & some of the best known brands are the least effective. Happy lacemaking & wishing you we

[lace] Dutch Rosaline translation — relief?

2017-12-18 Thread Susan
Is there a Dutch speaker who will confirm the “relief” on the viske (fish)? This seems like a rib because of the way it is made. The G**gle translation is a bit wonky & I’d like to be sure. Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to ma

Re: [lace] Merry Christmas on Flickr!

2017-12-12 Thread Susan
If our class in Ithaca is any indication, there will be plenty of students in the USA who will want to make this lace! Susan Sent from my iPad > On Dec 12, 2017, at 4:51 PM, Maria Greil <mariagr...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Nice to know that frisado is being so far from

Re: [lace] RE: Footside on left or right?

2017-12-12 Thread Susan E Babbs
Or simply that the person who brought the technique to England put the pricking and put it on On December 12, 2017, at 3:25 AM, J-D Hammett wrote: Hi fellow Arachnids, Janis has put forward an interesting and very plausible theory. Are there any other ideas out there?

[lace] Threading needles

2017-12-12 Thread Susan
ly, store your needles correctly. “The Needle Index”, designed by Valley Quail Chapter EGA, Walnut Creek CA is the best way. Needles are arranged by type. There are good descriptions of characteristics, uses, sizes etc. Invaluable IMHO! I’m a very satisfied customer. Hope this help

[lace] Winding Idrija bobbins

2017-12-11 Thread Susan
husband turns beautiful Idrija bobbins, makes the bolster pillows & stands & sells the threads, authentic Idrija patterns & findings to make fun stuff. Satisfied student & customer! Hope this helps. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] Re: Smithsonian Ipswich lace pillow

2017-12-09 Thread Susan
be instructive to see two samples side by side—real Ipswich & a highly similar point ground example. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad > On Dec 9, 2017, at 3:42 PM, Karen Thompson <karenhthomp...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi Susan, > The white lace on the Smithsonian Ipsw

Re: [lace] Ipswich, MA lace

2017-12-09 Thread Susan
ing than the other. It could be like Liberty fabric or Hermes scarves. Sometimes the design is fab but the color choice detracts from the overall effect. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscrib

Re: [lace] How to make a white copy of a colored pricking

2017-12-09 Thread Susan E Babbs
On December 9, 2017, at 10:54 AM, Sally Jenkins wrote: Jeri has made a request that more lurkers come out of the shadows and share what they know. An excellent suggestion, and just the push some of us needed! I don't think I "know lace experts who keep secrets" but I do

[lace] More Rosaline

2017-12-09 Thread Susan
vidually or sprigs could be appliqued on many items. It was a lucky day when I stumbled upon a Rosaline book at Cornell Mann library! Sincerely, Susan Hottle Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For hel

[lace] Ipswich, MA lace

2017-12-09 Thread Susan
From previous discussions that I recall, Ipswich is black—help! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - 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

[lace] Santina Levey tribute, National Trust info & NT Autumn 2017 Bulletin

2017-12-06 Thread Susan
hout your links. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - 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] looking for Ann Dix

2017-12-04 Thread Susan McKinnell
SCD for 23 years now and started bobbin lace just a couple of years ago. Thank you, Sue McKinnell, Chicago, USA -- Susan McKinnelll...@suedan.com http://suedan.com "I love cats because I enjoy my home, and little by little, they become its visible soul" - Je

Re: [lace] Rosaline perle

2017-12-01 Thread Susan
Thanks Nancy for confirming my thought that the Bayeux bobbins are a good weight for this lace. This could be an interesting experiment as I sample Honiton & Bayeux bobbins. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad > On Dec 1, 2017, at 6:08 PM, N.A. Neff <nancy.a.n...@gmail.

[lace] Rosaline perle

2017-12-01 Thread Susan
ch & they seem too heavy. The Bayeux might be the correct weight but seem too long & unwieldy for sewings. Are there any suggestions from the experts? Many thanks for any advice. Sincerely, Susan Hottle Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com contain

[lace] Arachne ornament exchange

2017-12-01 Thread Susan
I sewed thru a tiny piece of green felt on the back side. Hope this inspires others to keep trying to make lace even when things aren’t going smoothly! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] Re: lace-digest V2017 #105

2017-10-29 Thread Susan Rypka
Regarding the display of lace in the museum in Wisconsin, Lois Markus is a member of the Minnesota Lace Society and has donated many of her items through the society to this Museum. Lace Works of Adornment will be a wonderful display of her collection that she gathered from the world over. I hope

Re: [lace] Advice wanted please

2017-10-28 Thread susan
Thank you to all the people who gave advice on this project which is now packaged ready to go into the post on Monday. It took me a little time to achieve the best way to present the two gifts and the borrowed garter when the bride receives them and left my expert packer to work:-) I am

[lace] Advice wanted please

2017-10-26 Thread susan
Hello fellow spiders, I have been very busy recently reworking my lace garter for my future daughter in law to wear in 2 weeks time. The lace is complete, the elastic and ribbon threaded through and I have her leg measurements and I have just cut the elastic to get ready to sew together. Happy

[lace] Rosaline perlee

2017-10-20 Thread Susan
t just never occurred to me that it was a technique for starting a fine piece of lace. Live & learn with lace! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.mod

[lace] Rosaline perle

2017-10-20 Thread Susan
Hello All! Ithaca Lace Day (Columbus Day weekend) was fabulous as usual! IOLI Finger Lakes Guild is a great host & the class lineup was superb. I was in Carolyn Wetzel’s Frisado class & my finished project is posted to Arachne Flickr. On Friday, before the event, I visited the Mann library

[lace] Hoax Posting

2017-10-04 Thread Susan Brooks
On reading one of the digests I "clicked" on someone asking for" help with our Craft."   This froze my computer for 4 days.It is the first time that I have picked up anything like this since I started using the internet many years ago.Please check what the links are befor

Re: [lace] Belgian color code

2017-09-19 Thread Susan Roberts
if a line just stopped. I had no problem telling turquoise from blue or green, orange (cttt) from red (ctct) in the ground on this lace was a totally different story Susan -- Susan Roberts Sent from my iPhone Website: www.susanroberts.info > On 18

Re: [lace] (Lace) Lacemaking.

2017-09-14 Thread susan
I have used this kind of thing for a couple of pieces of lace, usually bucks which were challengingly small and had gimps around flower sections and I put the glass headed colour pins in to help remind and guide me. I also still use a red pin head when I walk away from my pillow, which gives

Re: [lace] Ghost pillow

2017-09-13 Thread Susan Vossier
Thanks Lyn. I also use a spare bit of polystyrene, which will now be elevated to the status of ghost pillow or voodoo pillow! But I like your idea of using different pins for different things, and will definitely incorporate that idea! Sue from Montelimar, France, where autumn has definitely

[lace] Lace content only

2017-09-13 Thread susan
As some of you know or might remember I made a lace garter which is shown in my hurwitzend folder on the photo flikr site with so many others on here. I put together a pretty combination of stitches and motifs and used Gutterman silk thread because it sounded so lovely, rich and in keeping with

[lace] Christmas card exchange 2017

2017-09-12 Thread Susan
As if! Taking a cue from the NYSE, I'm taking a "quiet period" to await results. In lace friendship to ALL Arachneans... Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For hel

Re: [lace] Twelve years is a long time

2017-09-12 Thread susan
Yes I also have learned much from you and your motifs for Lace 2000 were a wonderful addition. So thank you for that. Happy Lacemaking. Sue T I will miss your informative emails very much, as I'm sure many others will too. Karen in Malta - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Janice's cat

2017-09-10 Thread Susan
Thanks Janice--love your kitty! Will try to make a sweetie for myself & perhaps add beads for eyes. Purrrr, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.mo

Re: [lace] LOKK Pronkrol patterns--Thank You!

2017-09-10 Thread Susan
Thanks Gon! I would never have figured out how to rearrange the edging on my own. The designer has a good eye! Happy lacing indeed--between your site & LOKK, there's a lot to learn from edgings & insertions. Susan. Sent from my iPad > On Sep 10, 2017, at 2:36 PM, Gon Hombur

Re: [lace] LOKK Pronkrol patterns--Thank You!

2017-09-10 Thread Susan
Thanks Agnes! I sure hope she is on Arachne or someone tells her that her efforts are appreciated. Susan Sent from my iPad > On Sep 10, 2017, at 2:24 PM, Agnes Boddington <ag...@weatherwax.karoo.co.uk> > wrote: > > Hello Susan > It was designed by C.M. Bom-van E

[lace] LOKK Pronkrol patterns--Thank You!

2017-09-10 Thread Susan
ging came first & was transformed into a star or the reverse. The working diagram was very helpful & I'm glad I worked the edging first to understand the pattern. It's about 57mm & will fit on a small holiday card. Cute & for once I owned the threads that were specified! Sincere

[lace] Mending fences for 2017 Arachne exchange

2017-09-07 Thread Susan
lities & pooling your efforts lightens the load on any one individual. We have an opportunity for the sum of the parts to be greater than the whole. In lace friendship... Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

Re: [lace] Stumpwork casket

2017-09-06 Thread Susan
Me too Sue! There is a small stitched banner on the top & I thought it said 2013-Tempus Fugit-2017. Susan Sent from my iPad - 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

[lace] Stumpwork casket

2017-09-06 Thread Susan
& plants, in addition to architectural elements. Thanks to Arlene & Sue for posting links to Agnes & Lenka--Inspirational! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.h

[lace] presentation of lace

2017-09-04 Thread susan
I am in the middle of a flurry of bridal pieces, either no weddings are happening or several come at once, like we used to say about busses in england . I have just prepared one piece to go off to the bride in a nice gift box I bought some years ago which fits just fine, but am working on a

Re: [lace] Poppy project

2017-08-30 Thread Susan
Thank you Diane! Egad, of course I've seen Janice's poppy before & it clearly slipped my mind. Which will go first? My brain or my fingers? My brain seems to be leading! Thanks again. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad > On Aug 30, 2017, at 1:22 PM, Diane Williams &l

[lace] Poppy project

2017-08-30 Thread Susan
erts? Sincerely, Susan Hottle, USA Sent from my iPad - 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] Old French Chenille Blonde

2017-08-14 Thread Susan
Thank you Diana for sharing a new sample on Flickr! Can you see lace with chenille gimp on the runway? Oh my, in a heartbeat. We're all looking forward to more eye candy from your collection. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord

Re: [lace] Logarithmic lace

2017-08-14 Thread Susan
Torchon ground for tight spots & Dieppe or Brussels for more open areas. Hmmm, this really adds a new wrinkle & it's not a twipper! Thanks for adjusting my thinking cap. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad > On Aug 14, 2017, at 3:06 PM, Brenda Paternoster <pate

[lace] Logarithmic lace

2017-08-14 Thread Susan
is because of the changing distances between pins. Should I stick with Brenda's method for Selecting Correct Thread Size (in Threads for Lace)? Or wing it? I'd like to work a small piece to include in the "contemporary lace" portion of our next lace exhibit. Many thanks for any advice. Sin

[lace] Ripon lace book

2017-08-11 Thread Susan
Hello All! It appears this book may be available thru sablecrafts.co.uk They have it listed & there is a contact person at the bottom of the page. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe la

[lace] Bookmark exchange,

2017-08-08 Thread susan
Yes, I do mean the bookmark exchange. I made and sent my exchange piece of lace on its way at the end of April and me and my swap partner waited but it seems to have gone to mars or something and never made it to its end destination, so in recent weeks I completed a very different type of lace

[lace] Ripon lace

2017-08-08 Thread Susan
Apologies to all for unintentionally seceding Ripon from England to Scotland. This has been the summer for learning world history & geography while making lace! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the li

[lace-chat] Bookmark exchange,

2017-08-08 Thread susan
Yes, I do mean the bookmark exchange. I made and sent my exchange piece of lace on its way at the end of April and me and my swap partner waited but it seems to have gone to mars or something and never made it to its end destination, so in recent weeks I completed a very different type of lace

[lace] Bohin #4 pins for wire lace 0.85x30

2017-08-06 Thread Susan
contact person that I will ask to see if Bohin #4 pins can be acquired before Nov. Friend #1 is ok with this arrangement as I will keep her informed of progress or lack thereof. Stay tuned. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@ara

[lace] Lace in tapestries?

2017-08-04 Thread Susan
Trish Nguyen posted photos from Zurich on her site: thistle-threads.blogspot.com. Lace collars are represented within the tapestries, but scroll down & take a look at the edge of the tablecloth in the last pic. Embroidered or appliqued? Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my

Re: [lace] a lace accident & Borax

2017-07-29 Thread Susan
Very well rinsed, but alas, no distilled water on hand. I definitely had a brain freeze when I saw the soot & leaped into action. Must be more mindful in future. Sorry to disappoint you Jeri! Susan Sent from my iPad > On Jul 29, 2017, at 3:58 PM, jeria...@aol.com wrote: > &g

Re: [lace] Lizbeth thread sample

2017-07-29 Thread Susan
That is great news--thanks Adele! A very generous sample & I won't run out in the middle of a small project. This year, my spool is variegated blue & last year it was "Carmen Miranda" tutti fruiti colors so this should be fun. Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsu

Re: [lace] Lizbeth thread sample

2017-07-28 Thread Susan
airs of earrings I could make. With the IOLI convention pattern book, charter chapter CD & the IOLI website, there are quite a few ideas that might work with such nice thread. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA. Sent from my iPad > On Jul 28, 2017, at 4:50 PM, Adele Shaak <ash...@shaw.ca> w

[lace] IOLI convention photos & San Antonio

2017-07-28 Thread Susan
strategy to attend because it will be like Lay's potato chips--hard to pick just one! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Ph

[lace] Lizbeth thread sample

2017-07-28 Thread Susan
I received a gorgeous sample of Lizbeth 40 thread at IOLI. Does anyone have a clue as to how many yards of thread are on the spool?Many thanks. Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] Lace ID?

2017-07-14 Thread Susan
etc. used for more advanced projects. Now this. Hmmm. Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - 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] Lace ID?

2017-07-13 Thread Susan
To Jocelyn's question--no. There is no "form" over which the individual grapes are constructed, nor are they stuffed. Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For h

[lace] Lace ID?

2017-07-13 Thread Susan
he leaf components are highly similar to those pictured on irishcrochettogether.com. Scroll down to see the dress with individual leaf components! Anyway, it's a very lovely mystery. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com c

[lace] Winding Idrija bobbins with string

2017-07-12 Thread Susan
arm of my chair. There's a bit of a learning curve to wind smoothly, but practice will help. Thanks again Peg, Lin & all who chimed in! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@addr

[lace] Winding bobbins with a string

2017-07-12 Thread Susan
Oh dear, am I in the weeds again? I thought we are winding Idrija bobbins anti-clockwise when using a bolster. Must re-check my notes. Thank you all! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Winding bobbins with a string

2017-07-12 Thread Susan
valuable use for me because Idrija bobbins are too large for regular winders. My immediate thought is that the string should be wound around the bobbin in the opposite direction, then push the bobbin away. I must test the theory! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe

[lace] 2017 IOLI lecture

2017-07-06 Thread Susan
Thank you Jeri! Super--I found several copies nearby using WorldCat.org. In view of the time frame, I will request this book upon my return from IOLI. Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Stumpwork casket on BBC Antiques Roadshow

2017-07-06 Thread Susan
Hello All! Please link to thistle-threads.blogspot.com & tune in to see this fabulous casket, estimated at 50,000L to 70,000L. Amazing! Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For

[lace] IOLI convention--free lecture

2017-07-05 Thread Susan
Thank you Devon & Jean! I found Candace Perry online & knew she was associated with a textile museum so this is great additional information. Her topic lends itself to more than just IOLI members, so it's perfect for what I had in mind. SYS. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from

[lace] IOLI convention

2017-07-05 Thread Susan
I was thinking about inviting a cousin-by-marriage to visit IOLI on Wed. 19th, the day designated for the public to attend. There is a speaker, Candace Perry, at 7pm but I did not find a description of the topic. Does anyone know? Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad

[lace] Conneaut, Ohio lace exhibit

2017-07-01 Thread Susan
per reporter stopped by & the librarian is creating a display of lace books in their collection so things are looking up. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write t

[lace] Swan Bookkmark

2017-06-28 Thread Susan Brooks
I sent for Kant 2003 (lace magazine with translations in 3 languages which are very helpful), and in issue 2 saw the Swans and wanted to try it out.I found it challenging!I hoped to work the snowflakes mat I saw on another Arachne page, but that looks like a round-to-it. Susan In Weston super

[lace] IOLI convention

2017-06-28 Thread Susan
ating! Do I have my priorities straight? Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - 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] Bookmark exchange

2017-06-21 Thread susan
I have received my lovely Lace bookmark from Laura De Bruyn. It has lots of beautiful leaves in the pattern which you can all see and admire on Jenny’s site. A lovely gift to arrive today to liven up a chaotic day with decorators here. I have thanked Laura privately, but mine to her seems to

[lace] Bedfordshire lace

2017-06-14 Thread Susan
with 19thC lace than earlier examples? Early lace was certainly made in Britain, so what to call it if it isn't Bedfordshire? Many thanks for any suggestions/opinions. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace] Madame Goubaud's point lace book!

2017-06-10 Thread Susan
Thank you Lin! Egad--love the alphabet on the frontispiece!! Fanciful, whimsical, just plain out of this world. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] Testing whether Italics will process on Arachne's Old Server

2017-06-08 Thread Susan Vossier
Same results in France - quote marks came through, but the rest in 'ordinary' print. I bless Arachne, and all its members, frequently - so much knowledge, so much goodwill - and in my first language, which is a joy. Thank you all - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[lace] Ipswich

2017-06-06 Thread Susan
Congratulations Karen! I'm not an Ipswich-er myself, but know someone who is, so I've forwarded your info. Best wishes, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

Re: [lace] Chrysanthemum & Tonder lace

2017-05-25 Thread Susan
erentiates Bruges from Lille according to Glynne. That could be a conflict that supports Nancy's citation of Lille. It's amazing what one can learn by organizing a simple lace exhibit at the library! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA. Sent from my iPad > On May 25, 2017, at 4:26 PM, Jean Leade

Re: [lace] Chrysanthemum & Tonder lace

2017-05-25 Thread Susan
was trying to track down another citation! It would be interesting to know what other countries claim to be the origin of Chrysanthemum lace. It certainly is sinuous. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad > On May 25, 2017, at 6:52 PM, Clare Settle <cjset...@gmail.com> wr

Re: [lace] Chrysanthemum & Tonder lace

2017-05-25 Thread Susan
ditional Holland-origin lace. My Grandmother's family was from The Hague. Too much lace to learn in one lifetime! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad > On May 25, 2017, at 4:26 PM, Jean Leader <j...@jeanleader.net> wrote: > > > Chrysanthemum lace I’d never come a

[lace] Chrysanthemum & Tonder lace

2017-05-25 Thread Susan
? Many thanks for any advice. Sincerely, Susan Hottle Sent from my iPad - 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] Nostalgic thoughts

2017-05-12 Thread susan
You certainly have Jenny in so many ways. I have had lots of help and lovely people with one or two which upset me a little but I am still here like you almost 12 years later and still love my lace making. My brain fatigue and other stuff has slowed me down quite a bit from the early days

[lace] What has happened to Lacy Susan?

2017-05-06 Thread Susan
Hello All! Does anyone know how to reach Trudy? There has been no reply to my order or email. The link to her website from IOLI doesn't seem to be working either. It would be awful if we have lost another lacemaking friend & vendor. Hope this is just a temporary glitch. Sincerely, S

[lace] Snip snip

2017-05-04 Thread Susan
Oh dear, I failed to trim! Mea Culpa Avital!! :-( Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - 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

Re: [lace] Rauma lace,

2017-05-04 Thread Susan
ward instead of backward sounds like a better plan. Thanks for lending a hand. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA. Sent from my iPad > On May 4, 2017, at 1:13 PM, Janis Savage <thelacepl...@hotmail.co.za> wrote: > > Hi Susan > > If your lace with tallies has plaits as well, like Bedfor

Re: [lace] Rauma lace

2017-05-04 Thread Susan
department while I still need to make at least 985 more to be proficient! Thanks again for your suggestion. Sincerely, Susan Hottle Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arac

[lace] Rauma lace

2017-05-03 Thread Susan
Do the experts have a "best case" solution for this problem? Many thanks for any suggestions. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.moder

[lace] Trying to contact Avital

2017-04-28 Thread susan
Hi Avital I am trying to get hold of you via the majordomo address but that seems automated and doesn’t accept my email. I wonder if you could contact me so I can explain my problem to you direct. Sue Turnbull Dorset UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line:

[lace] IOLI Convention

2017-04-21 Thread Susan
Holy cow--my confirmation came in the mail today! I'm dancing in the streets & hope everyone else is too. The Registrar gets an "atta girl" for getting all that paperwork sorted before May. Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send e

[lace] Wessex Lace Day 1st April

2017-03-29 Thread Susan Brooks
Wessex Lace Makers meet in North Petherton Community Centre, nr Taunton on Saturday 1st April 2017. 10am to 4pmIts a bring your pillow or other current work and a packed lunch day.An opportunity to meet other lace makers in the west of England Susan Weston super MareWhere after 2 or 3 days

[lace] Condolences to all in Britain

2017-03-22 Thread Susan
area. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA. Sent from my iPad - 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: The Urchins

2017-03-20 Thread Susan E Babbs
Back in January, Devon Thein posted a request for help crocheting sea urchins for an installation in Singapore, which eventually included over 32 miles of 3mm nylon rope. I made 3 repeats, which doesn't sound like much, but they were hard work, not least because the rope they sent us to use was

[lace] Re: lace copies

2017-03-19 Thread Susan Vossier
Alex said: I don’t mind friends sharing or teachers supplying my patterns at no cost, Thank you Alex! A friend and I have subscriptions to different lace publications, but both of us, if we see something in the other's publication, order our own copy of that particular number. My problem

[lace] Idrija threads WPC

2017-03-18 Thread Susan
& Tom supplies threads, turns bobbins & makes bolster pillows/stands. Usual disclaimers, I'm a satisfied customer! Hope this helps. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@addr

[lace] Making lace relevant to the 21st century

2017-03-15 Thread Susan
lery" section. Yes, I tried on #4! Exquisite but beyond my current budget. When I finish working my lace exhibit samples, this looks like a do-able project & one I would wear in a heartbeat, especially if it's embellished with lace! Is this a case of Gil Dye's shoe roses meeting l

[lace] Lace Patterns-Value

2017-03-14 Thread Susan
a design with instructions should be a more valuable c! ommodity. It's in everyone's best interests for designers to be successful otherwise we won't have new lace to make! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line:

Re: [lace] Pella thread & Kortelahti lace

2017-03-10 Thread Susan
Thank you for confirming my observations Anna! I will wind from the spool & reduce my snarls by 50%. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad > On Mar 10, 2017, at 5:42 PM, Anna Binnie <l...@binnie.id.au> wrote: > > I love Pella thread for working Finish patterns.

[lace] Fwd: Re: lace-digest V2017 #32

2017-03-07 Thread Susan Rypka
-- Forwarded message -- From: "Susan Rypka" <suery...@gmail.com> Date: Mar 7, 2017 8:06 AM Subject: Re: lace-digest V2017 #32 To: <l...@dont.panix.com> Cc: Hello everyone, I'm coming out of the lurkers closet to finally respond. Took me about 15 minutes t

Re: [lace] Great Lacemakers

2017-02-19 Thread susan
I didn't know Sheila very well although I was matched with her for a swap in recent years, so we corresponded via email at that time. She did seem a nice lady and I think of her name whenever I pin her card up along with all the other pieces of special lace every december. It is always sad to

[lace-chat] Re: [lace] Great Lacemakers

2017-02-19 Thread susan
I didn't know Sheila very well although I was matched with her for a swap in recent years, so we corresponded via email at that time. She did seem a nice lady and I think of her name whenever I pin her card up along with all the other pieces of special lace every december. It is always sad to

[lace] Alencon resources on YouTube

2017-02-12 Thread Susan
Thank you for posting the links Nancy--Queen of Lace indeed. It was interesting to see how the motifs are drawn out in white ink. As an added bonus, the proper "mode d'emploi" for an afficot was pictured! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] El Molino thread

2017-02-10 Thread Susan
Thank you Brenda! From the packaging, I would never have guessed this is Presencia thread. And I had no idea the plies could be stripped. Good to know. It is very lustrous--rivaling flat silk--& would certainly brighten a linen or mixed fiber piece. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent

[lace] Thread question

2017-02-10 Thread Susan
& it could make a dreamy scarf. Many thanks. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - 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/lacem

[lace] Finnish lace

2017-02-06 Thread Susan
today I learned a bit more about Finnish lace plus some world history! And while reading thru the list (N section, Nyplayksen) of bobbin lace books, I stumbled upon B-036 by Raili Seraste. Many thanks to all who wrote with help, pictures & suggestions! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA. Sent

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