Re: [lace] arachne heart

2004-02-05 Thread beth
Jenny wrote: > Am I the last person to finish trimming my spider heart? I've finally > finished No, Jenny - I'm afraid to say mine is still on the pillow, and waiting for lighter evenings as the black silk thread is hard to see. Beth in an unseasonally mild and unusually sunn

[lace] Prickers

2004-02-16 Thread beth
lost it a couple of year's ago and haven't yet found anything as comfortably short and fat. Beth busy playing with my new cat in a cold, sunny Cheshire (NW England) [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [lace] informal survey

2004-07-02 Thread beth
w anyway). Maybe I should get it out and do a bit more. Mind you,I don't have enough thread to finish it, and don't know whether that particular shade of variegated blue is still available -can anyone think of a use for half a bedspread? Beth - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTE

[lace] Luton lace treasury volume 2

2004-09-12 Thread beth
y to the states for it. Beth - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] antique prickings

2004-11-18 Thread beth
prick directly onto card to get your copy pricking; if not, prick onto thick paper or thin card, turn this over and prick through the holes to get your right-way-round copy pricking. Good luck with interpreting/truing up the patterns. Don't forget to let us know how you get on with them.

Re: [lace] antique pricking

2004-11-19 Thread beth
patterns ), and the geometry makes it easy to follow the pattern (no need for detailed instructions,etc). Gets a bit boring after 20 repeats, but at least I stand a chance of finishing a piece the same year I started it! Beth In a frosty Cheshire, England -looks like we might actually get some

Re: [lace] Chantilly

2004-11-24 Thread beth
age rates to the states. I don't have this particular book (must look out for it at the NEC next month), but I have quite a few others from Didier Carpentier and the production and presentation quality is excellent. they really are beautiful books to look at and handle, and should stand up

[lace] Christmas Lacemaker's Fair at NEC

2004-11-25 Thread beth
Hi, everyone Helene (Dowler, from NY) and I will be meeting up on the Saturday (4th December) at 12.30 at the Roseground stall (stand C4) if anyone else would like to join us. Beth in Cheshire,England - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL

[lace] help with thread choice

2004-12-02 Thread beth
my eyes open. (and if I can't find a suitable thread the right shade I'll just have to make it in white and dye the finished lace!) Beth in a cold and misty Cheshire, NW England - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] needlelace pillows

2005-01-27 Thread beth
without a pillow was about 12 inches tall by 6 inches wide (I think - I can't be bothered to take it down off the wall and measure it), and as far as I can remember I didn't have too much trouble holding it. Could you borrow a pillow to try, to see whether it suits you to work that

Re: [lace] Book suppliers

2005-01-29 Thread beth
vely patterns in it. Beth in Cheshire, England - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] lace finds

2005-02-12 Thread beth
a 1982 prospectus for the English Lace School. I don't collect stamps or material about lace history, so if anyone would like either the stamps or the collection of booklets please email me privately; if more then one person wants the same item I'll do a raffle for it. Beth in a wet and v

[lace] lace finds- raffle

2005-02-15 Thread beth
l draw the two winners on Friday. Beth in crisp, sunny Cheshire, England - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] lace finds raffle -and the winners are...

2005-02-18 Thread beth
... Lorri Ferguson,USA (booklets) and Janette Humphreys,Australia (stamps). Janette, please can you let me have your postal address? It's really nice to know these items will have appreciative new owners. Beth in a windy Cheshire, England, where the weather seems to change season twice a

Re: [lace] overlap joins

2005-04-14 Thread beth
it's a special present for friends), and wasn't happy with the way the first repeat or two turned out, making extra and overlapping sounds like a good idea, particularly as I hate darning in the ends. Beth - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe l

Re: [lace] Lace rides up on pins

2005-05-24 Thread beth
the same reason. Beth in a wet, windy Cheshire, NW England Andy Blodgett wrote: When I put the base row of pins in stratight (on > which all the bobbins hang) the lace tends to ride up on the pins. Is this > a common problem for beginners? My solution was to angle the pins slightly > aw

[lace] Raffle

2005-06-12 Thread beth
sorry to send this via the list,but my email to Brenda has bounced. Please count me in for the raffle. Beth Marshall 53 Brock Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 1DH - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL

[lace] Brugges visit

2005-09-24 Thread beth
Hi, everyone! Does anyone have an up-to-date address for the Kantcentrum in Brugges? I'm going to be staying in Brugges next week and would like to visit it, but I've only got one day to look at Brugges so don't want to spend too long trying to find it! Thanks Beth in a sunny Ch

Re: [lace] OT, yarn question

2005-10-13 Thread beth
7;t had time to check it out myself yet - or perhaps a German arachne may be able to find supplier details? Beth whose porridge has just gone cold while she typed this on a slightly cloudy autumn morning in Cheshire, England. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: u

Re: [lace] How did you start making lace?

2005-10-29 Thread beth
ouldn't need to refer to the text too often and we have several French speakers on Arachne to help with the occasional translation difficulty. Beth in an unseasonally warm Cheshire, England Lisa wrote: > My next question is about books -- I'm a real book hound, and love my lace >

Re: [lace] french to english - fils coupes

2005-11-06 Thread beth
Hi Jenny, The short answer is probably No! I haven't seen the pattern in question but although "fils" can mean wires, its basic meaning is threads, so "fils coupes" just means "cut threads". Beth in Cheshire, England, trying to find time to do the preparatory

Re: [lace] "Passée à Cheval"?

2005-12-17 Thread beth
#x27;m in a bit of a rush this morning. My copy of the book is upstairs (I'm working on something from the Cluny de Brioude one at the moment, but if no-one responds first I'll have a look at your other query tonight. ( Good excuse for a bit of eye candy after a day of pre-Christmas ru

[lace] Season's Greetings!

2005-12-25 Thread beth
Merry Christmas, everyone! And Happy Holidays to those who (for whatever reason) don't celebrate Christmas. from Beth In Cheshire, England, hoping to find a couple of lace books among among her presents when the rest of the family gets up (DS has opened his stocking and retreated to the

Re: [lace] Sally Barry's Luton Series

2006-01-01 Thread beth
x27;t have Paypal so will have difficulty converting my money into a form which Sally can accept. Alternatively, do Holly Van Sciver or Susan Wenzel accept credit card payments? If so, I could order from them by phone or internet... Beth in a typically damp, grey Cheshire (NW England), hoping t

[lace] what are we up to?

2006-05-20 Thread beth
ve year old refused to stop until she'd finished the snake, in spite of her twin's attempts to swap places by threatening to eat sister's lunch, and went away proudly carrying off the snake bookmark. (cue hasty rewinding of bobbins for next volunteer!). Beth in a very wet Cheshi

Re: [lace] IOOI?Montreal Book Translation

2006-06-12 Thread beth
ssage (or passages) translating I'll have a go. (btw, how long is there before the IOLI convention? - I shall be in France, and therefore away from Internet access and lacebooks - for the first half of July) Beth On Sunday 11 June 2006 22:39, Delores Miller wrote: > Has anyone translated La D

[lace] Bayeux Lace book - English translation

2006-07-18 Thread beth
mail you a copy. NB the translation is no use without the book as it doesn't have the diagrams, which are the most important part. Beth in a VERY hot Cheshire, England (over 30 degrees today, and the forecast for tomorrow is even hotter). - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] I've always wanted a . . .

2006-07-26 Thread beth
able,, and someone stocks a plastic version, but I can't find one like my old one anywhere... Beth in Cheshire (UK) , where it's still too hot to make lace, trying to find the energy to go and face working in an oven (well, it feels like one, when the temperature's over 30 C next t

Re: [lace] Can anyone translate French for me please?

2006-10-31 Thread beth
Hi, Jenny I have this book, I'll translate those pages for you. Might not get it done this week though - we're having new windows put in so everything will be out of its proper place most of the time. Beth Cheshire, England On Saturday 28 October 2006 22:46, Jenny De Angelis wrote

[lace] translating from French

2006-11-07 Thread beth
e used as interfacing in dressmaking). 3. Point de Bourdon (some sort of hemstitch, or embroidery stitch for joining two pieces of fabric - or a piece of lace to cloth). (Excuse the lack of accents - I don't have a French keyboard) Beth in Cheshire, England - To unsubscribe send email t

[lace] Re: Translating from French

2006-11-07 Thread beth
Thank you, Katrina, Patricia and Carolina Now all I need to do is type up my translation... Beth - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Fouriscot/Arpin "Cluny de Brioude" book

2006-11-19 Thread beth
ext, being mostly keys to the diagrams, is useless without the book) Beth in a cold but sunny Cheshire, NW England - it actually feels like Autumn at last, the leaves are glorious but falling fast. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROT

[lace] Finished at last!

2007-01-14 Thread beth
t my next size up was too big to go through the pin holes without a fight! Thanks to Ilske and others for the wonderfully clear instructions - I shall be preparing a set of magic threads before my next piece of lace. Beth In a bright but chilly Cheshire (at least, it was bright until dusk...), NW

[lace] finishing question

2007-01-17 Thread beth
mething to persuade some of the leaves into 2D rather than 3D format! Yours, Beth (In a rainy Cheshire, England, with storms forecast for tomorrow - it's not cold enough to get snow this far south, but I'd better watch out for low-flying trees) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL

[lace] RE:Tying bobbins on the pillow

2007-01-27 Thread beth
y to carry around to work on in odd minutes) Beth In a rather grey Cheshire, England - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] lace fairs?

2007-01-28 Thread beth
Hi, Agnes I think the lace fair that Jo Firth organises in Pudsey is usually about that time of year. Anyone know the date/venue for 2007, or contact details to find out? Beth in Cheshire, NW England (but remembers Walkington and Elloughton - I grew up in Hull and my parents later moved to

[lace] Replacement pillow blocks

2007-01-29 Thread beth
e catalogues to guide me, and don't particularly want to wait until this December to go shopping in person before putting that particular pillow into use again). Beth in Cheshire, England - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Pattern Raffle

2007-01-29 Thread beth
point pattern, Irene Tomlinson's Hexagonal Edging no. 1, and the pack consists of the pricking (on glazed card), picture of the lace and working diagram. Anyone who thinks they'd like it, email me by midnight (GMT) on Sunday 11th February and I'll draw the winner on Monday 12th. B

[lace] Pattern Raffle

2007-01-30 Thread beth
nably cheaply. Mary in Australia, I've put your name in. Beth In a grey but not very cold Cheahire, NW England (still lamenting over all the fallen trees from the week before last's storm - every road I take on the way to work has piles of cut up tree beside it waiting to be taken away -

Re: [lace] Brok 36

2007-01-30 Thread beth
stated in your pattern. Beth in grey Cheshire, NW England the weather may be dull but the wildlife isn't - I saw a crow chasing off a bird of prey on my way to work this morning, and the great tits have been queuing up outside my window all day waiting their turn on the peanut feeder. I&#x

Re: [lace] Update on David's Tønder lace

2007-01-30 Thread beth
rbara. Beth In Cheshire, NW England On Tuesday 30 January 2007 18:57, Barbara Joyce wrote: > David has sent me two new pictures of his Tønder lace project. I've > re-arranged the page so that the newest pictures are at the top, and run in > reverse chronological order as you scroll down t

Re: [lace]Scottish Lace

2007-02-05 Thread beth
eeded more and completely different equipment)? Beth in a frosty Cheshire, NW England (even our very sheltered back yard got down below zero last night, which rarely happens) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, wri

[lace] Pattern raffle

2007-02-08 Thread beth
Hi, all Just a reminder that the raffle for the bucks point pattern closes on Sunday night, if anyone hasn't entered yet and wants to. There are 42 entries so far. Beth In a very cold Cheshire, NW England - we only got a little snow yesterday; enough to look pretty but not cause any

[lace] Bucks point pattern raffle -and the winner is...

2007-02-12 Thread beth
...Dianne Williams of Illinois. I have your snail mail address Dianne, so I'll get the pattern into the post to you next time I'm passing the post office. There were 48 entries for this raffle -sorry I only had one copy to give away. Beth in Cheshire, UK, where the weather has r

[lace] Re: What are you working on?

2007-02-18 Thread beth
ge to work with after two years of 40 linen but I haven't broken a thread yet, and I'm really enjoying it. Beth In Cheshire, NW England, where we've had a beautiful sunny day (but may get a foggy night again) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: uns

[lace] How far should I leave pins in?

2007-02-25 Thread beth
y opinions? Beth in a rainy Cheshire, England - perfect excuse to spend Sunday afternoon lacemaking instead of going for a nice healthy walk. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Russian Tape Lace

2007-04-27 Thread beth
o using it). Anyone know whether it's in print at the moment? Beth In a beautifully sunny Cheshire, England - I have been enjoying all sorts of flowers/blossom - hawthorn, bluebells, horse chestnut "candles", and many more - which shouldn't be out so far north until well

Re: [lace] PVA

2007-05-16 Thread beth
wrote: > I'm not sure that Copydex is PVA - none of the other PVA glues smell, > as Jean says Copydex smells awful. > Beth In a damp but fairly warm Cheshire, England - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, w

[lace] Rubber bands for Bobbin Winder

2007-08-10 Thread beth
If anyone has a red Royal Mail rubber band and a pocket winder, let me know whether the band fits... My job includes opening the post so I always have a pile of surplus red rubber bands on my desk - I hate throwing anything useful away, so I could keep you all supplied... Beth In a sunny

Re: [lace] Rubber Bands for Beswick Bobbin Winder

2007-08-11 Thread beth
Hi, everyone I will start bringing some home from work with me, if anyone needs new band(s) for their winder email me your snail mail address (anywhere in the world) and I will post a handful to you. They are nice strong bands. Beth on another sunny morning in Cheshire, NW England > > T

[lace] Rubber bands - and a raffle

2007-08-22 Thread beth
ical instructions are fairly clear, and being a tape lace it doesn't use a lot of pairs, so it wouldn't be too daunting for a near beginner to have a try at) Closing date for entries midnight (BST) Sunday 2nd September. Beth in Cheshire, NW England, where the sun has been shining a

Re: [lace] lace artist site & Cecil Higgins Gallery

2007-08-24 Thread beth
Thanks Bev & Diana for posting these links - I've bookmarked them both to look at again (and again, and again...). Beautiful! Beth in Cheshire, NW England - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Needlelace - Beginners Book Suggestions

2007-08-26 Thread beth
sort of lacemaking to carry around - the needlelace pillow is not necessary, except perhaps for large pieces which would be awkward to hold while working on them. Beth In Cheshire, NW England where the wind is blowing pretty cloud patterns across a sunny blue sky. - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] Re: Book Raffle

2007-09-07 Thread beth
book. Regards Beth in a rather dull NW England - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Re: De la crise de la sardine a l'age d'or de la dentelle

2007-12-27 Thread beth
nslate it for you, Janice. Beth in Cheshire, MW England - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] travel lace pillow

2008-01-25 Thread beth
r get round to making the travel pillow myself, and already have more pillows than any sane person could need, but it does look rather sweet...) Beth In Cheshire, England, where we have actually seen sunshine today (a bit of a rarety this month, which has been unusually warm for January but rathe

[lace] Re: christening gowns

2008-01-29 Thread beth
DS is eighteen; I probably ought to start on the extra edging now ready for the next generation if it ever comes along) Beth On Tuesday 29 January 2008 11:16, Sue wrote: > I am in the process of planning to make a lace trimmed christening gown. A > first for me and I wondered if I could ask t

[lace] Christiane's Pillow/Bag pattern

2008-01-30 Thread beth
the emails I'd received since Friday have vanished somewhere! They'll probably reappear in a week or two (this has happened before). May your threads never tangle Beth In Cheshire, NW England, where the sun shone today. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Christiane's travel pillow

2008-02-01 Thread beth
fty though - someone made it out of one of those square catering size margarine tubs!). I shall clearly have to book the sort of holiday where I need to take plenty to do in the evenings... Regards Beth (In Cheshire, where we've had thunder and lightning, hail, sleet, rain, strong winds

[lace] Christiane's travel pillow

2008-02-04 Thread beth
available. May your threads never break Beth - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Aconite Bookmark

2008-02-23 Thread beth
Hi there I think Central Scotland Lacemaking Supplies used to stock this one. It's a few years since I saw their catalogue, so I don't know if they still do. Beth In a rather damp, grey Cheshire (NW England) On Monday 18 February 2008 08:33, Sue wrote: > Can anyone tell me wh

Re: [lace] how do I

2008-03-01 Thread beth
with thicker thread which makes it easier to see what you are doing when learning sewings and so forth. (I can't really claim credit for this - one of our lace class wanted to try Honiton a couple of weeks back and our teacher has started her off with a really pretty Bloemwerk mat/motif)

[lace] looking for lacemakers in Kent

2008-04-22 Thread beth
ind like-minded souls if there's no-one very close to Borough Green. Regards Beth In a rather damp, rainy Cheshire, NW England (but we had beautiful sunshine all day yesterday). - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For h

Re: [lace] Ebay item

2008-05-31 Thread beth
as used and where it might have originated? Beth In Cheshire, NW England VINTAGE LACE MAKERS STAND > > Description: > > Solid wood bottom weighted stand and pillow shelf. Leather lace apron. > Used for a bolster pillow, > > Size: 36" high. Shelf 8" x 7&

[lace] Re: lace days

2008-06-26 Thread beth
them over the years. Beth in a very wet Cheshire, with my cat curled up next to me keeping out of the rain Alison wrote: > > As regards falling numbers at lace days, I think that much of it is to > do with people working longer hours. I find that now I work full time I > really have

Re: [lace] tudor rose or english rose / thanks

2008-08-12 Thread beth
perhaps your friend could borrow it from somewhere or find a second-hand copy? Beth In Cheshire, NW England micki wrote: > One of my fellow lacers here in Scotland is looking for a tudor rose or > english rose pattern to make in lace. Any suggestion of sources / books / > etc? > Mick

Re: [lace] Bean bag support for pillow...

2008-08-21 Thread beth
ag: while she's working on her lace, she scrunches or folds the beanbag up to give the right angle to the pillow, when she packs up to go home it sits on top of the pillow in its back, to protect the lace! Beth In a very damp Cheshire, NW England Erica wrote: > Now, what is the ideal shape

Re: [lace] Bobbin winder

2008-08-25 Thread beth
Thanks for those links, Sue I must try it sometime! Beth In a rather grey Cheshire, England - looks like the traditional Bank Holiday rain is heading our way! On Sunday 24 August 2008, Sue Duckles wrote: > And this on Carolina's site: > > http://www.geocities.com/carolgalle

Re: [lace] Help needed

2008-09-17 Thread beth
t way they stay together and in the right place while all the other pairs go off in their half-stitch maypole dance). Hope that helps Beth in an unusually sunny Cheshire, NW England Jane wrote: > > So - first question beginning at number 1: > "1 edge pair - metallic" >

Re: [lace] Lace in 'Le Monastier'?

2008-11-03 Thread beth
y for the Cluny type laces. Beth Alison wrote: > The other day a book came across my desk at work (I work in a library so > I get to see a lot of books). It was called 'Travels with a donkey in > the Cevennes' by Robert Louis Stevenson, originally published in 1879. > I gl

Re: [lace] Lace in 'Le Monastier'?

2008-11-03 Thread beth
names) is a fairly important part of the name - you'll often find Le Puy, etc listed under Le rather than P (or whatever) in the indexes of English-language atlases (and search engines!). Try this for the "real" Le Monastier: http://www.maplandia.com/france/auvergne/haute-loire/le-puy

Re: [lace] Patterns for my young students

2008-11-22 Thread beth
t stop you downloading the two pattern books, the prickings and photos are clear enough to work out the patterns from. Regards Beth in a rather chilly Cheshire, NW England, wondering if we are going to get snow here or not. On Saturday 22 November 2008, Antje González wrote: > Hi Sister Judit

[lace] Retournac lace patterns

2008-11-22 Thread beth
piece will ever get anywhere near being completed. All that and the lovely Galician patterns Antje posted about, all on the same day. It feels like birthday and Christmas all come at once! So many lace patterns, so little time... Beth In a worryingly cold Cheshire, NW England - the thermometer is dr

[lace] RE: Crocheted bobbin holders

2003-06-30 Thread beth
Jay Ekers wrote: It is easier to insert and remove the bobbins if wool thread is used because it has a little more give than cotton thread. > If you can get shirring elastic (a thin, round elastic) it makes wonderful bobbin holders when crocheted according to Jay's pattern. Beth in a

[lace] Lace exhibition in Caen (France)

2003-08-10 Thread beth
en my dining room!) there are a some nice pieces of Blonde and Chantilly. Beth back in a humid but slightly cooler Cheshire - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] lazy susan and thanks

2003-09-10 Thread beth
f the thread until the loop disappears and a loop of thread from the bobbin appears through the pinhole, pas the other bobbin of the pair through this loop then remove the lazy susan and it's bit of thread and tie the bobbin threads together as usual. Sounds complicated, but it's

[lace] Re: Sally Barry's book

2003-12-06 Thread beth
Does anyone know if any of the UK lace suppliers are stocking this? Beth in a rather damp, grey Cheshire, England [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Thread for beds. pattern

2003-12-29 Thread beth
f anyone has done this pattern, what thread did you use? and did it fit the pricking nicely? Beth in a frosty, sunny Cheshire (England) [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Happy New Year/ Threads for Beds pattern

2004-01-01 Thread beth
ls are too tightly packed for comfort I'll throw a pair or two out after the first repeat. I wound the bobbins this morning and managed to spend a couple of hours this afternoon making a start on the lace- I'll let you know how it turns out. Beth In a rather wet, windy Cheshire, NW Engl

Re: [lace] [Superior Threads Newsletter] We LOVE Silk Threads! Save 25% on Kimono Silk

2016-08-26 Thread beth
google) I feel a fit of extravagance coming on - after all, it's almost time to tuck the garden up for the winter & get the lace pillow out instead... Beth In a depressingly damp Cheshire, NW England... -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. - To unsubsc

Re: [lace] Sternchen-Ei

2016-08-28 Thread beth
sound as if it is worked like part of a roseground block Beth Cheshire, UK Sue wrote: On the square, after the NE & NW stitches are made, the two pairs meet then drop to form the east & west sides of the square. The square actually rounds out a bit & each corner ends up looking

Re: [lace] Sternchen-Ei

2016-09-01 Thread beth
lacemaking terminology help with those last 2 instructions? Beth Cheshire, UK -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...

[lace] Re: Fwd: [lace] ☠so amazing and beautiful

2017-05-01 Thread beth
My email filters flagged that one as spam/malware, and I agree with them - if it does reach anyone's inbox, delete it ( don't click on the link). Beth -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containin

Re: [lace] Dangerous Email

2017-09-24 Thread beth
My spam filters picked that message up as dangerous, too - the subject line was odd & I didn't recognise the sender so deleted it unread. Better safe than sorry - there seems to be a very high volume of malicious email traffic around at the moment Beth Enjoying a rare dry, warm day in

[lace] Re: 2017 Arachne Card Exchange

2017-11-02 Thread Beth
e last posting date for Christmas Beth (Cheshire, UK) -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. - 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

Re: [lace] Rosaline perle

2017-12-01 Thread beth
I haven't tried Rosaline (that's one for the "when I retire" list) but I do use Bayeux bobbins a lot and sewings are no problem with them - they are my go-to bobbins where honitons are too light. Beth Cheshire, NW England -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Plea

Re: [lace] Yarn help, please.

2018-01-03 Thread Beth
Hi all Fingering is usually quoted as equivalent to 4-ply Beth In Cheshire, UK ,- it's 7:45 am here and too dark to see what today's weather is like -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containin

[lace] Buffing needle-lace

2004-02-13 Thread Beth Schoenberg
o exert myself further! :-D Hope this helps! Think of this, though: if nothing else, having a real aficot, and knowing what to do with it, adds a real cachet to your "lace tools" collection!:-D Beth --- in sunny, hot, and stinking-humid Fisher, Canberra - To unsubscribe s

Re: [lace] Buffing NL

2004-02-14 Thread Beth Schoenberg
Ohhh! Snow! I wish! Beth --- being careful what I wish for, here in hot (I'm deliberately not finding out how hot -- I'm moving house next week, and can't stop packing up, even in the heat!) and humid Canberra -- forget lace-making at this pointalthough it *woul

Re: [lace] RE :tallies

2004-03-24 Thread Beth Schoenberg
old curlicues) on his spangle. All together, they were "Ali Bobbin and the Forty Leaves." :-D Beth Schoenberg --- now in sunny downtown Wanniassa, Canberra (Australia), where winter is on its way, with night-time temps of 2*C (about 35*F), but daytime temps in the high-20s or low-30sC.

[lace] Hand + machine

2004-05-12 Thread Beth Schoenberg
e (which is essentially a patchwork technique, using bits of any laces the maker can get her/his hands on). Beth Schoenberg --- in beautiful downtown Wanniassa, Canberra, where I think I'll go back to my "or nue" embroidery now - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PR

Re: [lace] May flower

2004-05-08 Thread Beth Schoenberg
" in other areas of N. America that are completely unrelated to this one, but this is the only one I'm even vaguely familiar with. Hope it helps! Beth Schoenberg --- in beautiful downtown Wanniassa, Canberra, where we're having two *glorious* autumn days, and the thousands of impo

[lace] Needle lace

2004-05-02 Thread Beth Schoenberg
ce! How would lilies-of-the-valley look in Venetian Gros Point? Too bad the scent couldn't be worked in, too! Beth Schoenberg -- in sunny and very, very dry Wanniassa, Canberra - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Pocket Tatting Poems

2004-05-03 Thread Beth Schoenberg
e.") Keep them coming! Beth Schoenberg --- in sunny, cold, and very very dry Wanniassa, Canberra On Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at 07:04 AM, W & N Lafferty wrote: Are Eva in Haltern and Mary in Utah still on the list? You both wrote pocket tatting poems when they were doing the rounds, and I've

Re: [lace] ring stick alternative

2004-05-23 Thread Beth Schoenberg
net ground, then button-holing over the "pad" as usual. Easy! No size control necessary -- or, for that matter, possible. :-) Beth Schoenberg --- in sunny downtown Wanniassa, Canberra, Australia, where the splendid "imported" autumnal color show is largely over, now, an

Re: [lace] A simple question

2004-07-28 Thread Beth McCasland
ugh I miss the clean mountain air. Beth McCasland Metairie, Louisiana (suburb of New Orleans) David Collyer wrote: I find that when I'm using the very fine 2/20 silk and I have to tension up the 14 or so pairs, that's when I'm most likely to break threads. I only broke 3 thre

[lace] Stumpwork & pronunciation (a little long)

2004-09-07 Thread Beth Schoenberg
acher always standing by. Learning first from a teacher, then continuing with a book (or vice-versa), can be very confusing without help with the non-English terminology. So why don't more authors -- aw, heck, at least _some_ authors! -- give the student that help automatically? Beats me.

Re: [lace] Re: Stumpwork (lace names)

2004-09-09 Thread Beth Schoenberg
Yes! :-D :-D :-D Yours in lacing, Beth Schoenberg --- in beautiful downtown Wanniassa, Canberra On Wednesday, September 8, 2004, at 10:42 AM, Tamara P. Duvall wrote: On Sep 7, 2004, at 14:45, Beth Schoenberg wrote: most of us, I suspect, will want to give at least a nod of recognition to

[lace] Ivan and Lace

2004-09-15 Thread Beth McCasland
t the books. My house sits at -3.5 feet (that's 3.5 feet below sea level), but my street is -5.5, so at least the floor of my house is 2 feet above the street. New Orleans is a lovely place to live, most of the time. This isn't one of them. Beth Metairie, Louisiana, USA now in Log

[lace] Oh, dams!

2004-12-08 Thread Beth Schoenberg
rm-ponds are also called "dams." Just out of curiosity --- what are these things called in Britain and continental Europe? Sorry, this should be on lace-chat, but since I'm not -- perhaps any answers should be sent to me off-list? Beth Schoenberg in beautiful downtown Wanniassa,

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