Re: [lace] Designing and Mounting Lace Fans. Christine Springett

2007-02-06 Thread clayblackwell
When I saw Christine a year ago, she had instructional CDs for making fans. The CD incorporates the information in her booklet, but she said that it also has some new information which she has developed since publishing the booklet so many years ago. I bought the CD and have watched it, and

[lace] Portable light for workshops

2007-02-06 Thread clayblackwell
This subject comes up every year as people gear up for traveling to conventions, workshops, and lace days. I'm a little early off the mark this year, but just ran across a bargain, so thought I'd mention it. We're always looking for a good lamp which is portable and provides enought light to

Re: [lace] New Ott Light

2007-02-07 Thread clayblackwell
Before anyone rushes out to their nearest JoAnn's, I thought I'd better mention something. After I wrote my first note to the list, I found an Ott Light flyer that had come in the latest JoAnn ad. The combo was listed there as regularly $99.99, on sale for $49.99. Somehow, it seems that my

[lace] Fiber Art Supplies needed!

2007-02-08 Thread clayblackwell
Hello ladies! I've just gotten an email from Michael Giusiana who tells me that his art budget this year is gone, and next year doesn't look good either. You may remember that he teaches middle school art at the military base in Ramstein, Germany during the school year and teaches Flanders

Re: [lace] Lace photos

2007-02-09 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Sue - and other northern hemisphere spiders who are trying to stay warm!! I've tried numerous ways to photograph my lace with varying results. The best way I've found is to actually scan it with a dark paper behind it. This eliminates the problems caused by shadows, over- or under-

Re: [lace] Lace photos

2007-02-10 Thread clayblackwell
Excellent ideas, Joy!! But after checking my digital camera, I don't see a place to attach a shutter release... but perhaps putting the shutter on a timed release (built into most digital cameras...?) Clay -- Original message -- From: Joy Beeson [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Lace photos

2007-02-11 Thread clayblackwell
Thanks, Carol, for posting this! It reminded me of a gadget I spotted before Christmas. It is a very small tripod that screws into the bottom of the camera, but the legs are flexible so that you can bend them. The will wrap around stationary objects so you can mount a camera on the back of a

[lace] curious eBay description

2007-02-15 Thread clayblackwell
OK - I've found a curious description of bobbins on eBay. Granted, I know that some of these sellers have no idea what they're talking about. But - on the off-chance that I've missed a lacemaking term... does anyone know what this means??? The seller refers to the bobbins for sale, saying

RE: [lace] curious eBay description

2007-02-15 Thread clayblackwell
Thanks, Lori - and to others who helped me remember the old decal trick! I've never used decals on bobbins, but do remember decorating DD's wardrobe with sweet somethings when she was a tot. Soak, peel, press, smooth voila! Instant art!! (?!?) Clay -- Original message

Re: [lace] Re: Looking for a pattern

2007-02-18 Thread clayblackwell
The first thing I thought of when dragons were requested was the portfolio by Ulrike Lohr, but none of the designs would lend themselves to a garter. Those which are edgings are quite wide, while the rest are mats or motifs which are too large to adapt to an edging. I agree that something as

Re: [lace] Snowflakes, again

2007-02-19 Thread clayblackwell
Hear! Hear! From another Original Feral Dag! Clay Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: CLIVE Rice [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tamara is one of the most generous persons in the whole world and one of the Original Feral Dags... Stated with love from another one

[lace] Re: What are you working on?

2007-02-19 Thread clayblackwell
I'm glad this thread was started... It's fun to connect with other lacemakers by hearing what they're actually doing ... From what others are saying, I will sound very dull and un-adventurous. I tend to work on one project at a time, and am not happy until that project is either finished or

Re: [lace] What are you working on?

2007-02-19 Thread clayblackwell
Oh, Thank Goodness!! Just when I think that all lacemakers fade away as non-descript little old ladies, I learn from Janice that a lacemaker is not only still making lace, but is not beyond threatening someone with a knife for giving away secrets!! I laughed and laughed!! Thank you, Janice,

Re: [lace] What am I doing?

2007-02-20 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Sue - For traditional Binche patterns, you may enjoy books by Michael Giusiana, who does reconstructions of antique laces. His first two books are out of print, but Binche: Around the Corner (the second of these books) may still be available from some vendors. His third book, Binche II:

Re: [lace] blog

2007-02-22 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Brenda! I can't blame you for being underwhelmed at the lifting of your photos (your property) from your website! I looked at the blog again, and did not see your bobbins... maybe someone has already gotten the message. On the other hand, you WERE in excellent company, because at the

Re: [lace] lace course

2007-02-24 Thread clayblackwell
Hello Daphne - Kumiko is a member of the Masterclass at the Kantcentrum in Belgium. The lacemakers in that group have trememdous talent, and have produced some beautiful designs. According to the forward of Hoop (translated: Hope), The group was started up in the Bruges Lace Center in 1983

Re: [lace] How far should I leave pins in?

2007-02-25 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Beth - The longer you leave the pins in, the less distortion you'll get from tensioning your threads farther down... And the advice you have so far is excellent. So unless you're running short of pins, or are working on a roller where the pins become a problem at the back of the roller,

Re: [lace] making lace for a historical costume

2007-02-28 Thread clayblackwell
Hello Nelleke! Yes, I can see why the costume make had greedy eyes! That is a beautiful piece of lace, and very nicely done. Thank you for showing it to us! Clay in Lynchburg, VA, USA, where I have daffodils in bloom! -- Original message -- From: Nelleke Glansdorp

Re: [lace] A quesiton of copyright

2007-02-28 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Jenny - As long as you are raffling the original book and not a reproduction of it, there is no problem. You could even sell the book (on eBay or through a used book-seller), as long as you were selling the original and not a reproduction. We've had numerous raffles of books which were

Re: [lace] list - and books...

2007-03-04 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Janice - Yes, the list has been very quiet lately, and I was beginning to think that my ISP was filtering my mail a tad too much! It's good to know that others have the same perception. Here's a question that might generate some interesting posts: Are there any exciting new lace books

Re: [lace] lace video works great

2007-03-15 Thread clayblackwell
Hey Kate!! What a WONDERFUL bit of publicity for your group!! And such a variety of beautiful work!! You are all to be commended for furthering our collective obcession!! And for those who want an easy way to see the video, here's the tiny url: http://tinyurl.com/ytcvfw Clay Clay

Re: [lace] Re: Hedgehog

2007-03-16 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Barbara! I made a cover cloth with the pair of bobbins and attached lace design. It stitched beautifully, and is quite elegant. The Hedgehog design is new to me... I may succumb and get her! Clay -- Original message -- From: Barbara Gordon [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Hedgehog

2007-03-16 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Barbara - In the IOLI bulletin, there is frequently a column which has a picture of P.C. Tiggs along with a poem, (usually from the Hedgehog's perspective), and the column is written by Diane Wallihan of Washington. I suppose there could be more than one hedgehog owner who is also a

Re: [lace] Foxed

2007-03-21 Thread clayblackwell
Why not just make lace with spots and all? It would certainly lend an authentic look to a reconstructed lace!! I wouldn't mind using it. Of course, I do love that crisp and pristine look of unsullied lace, right off the pillow!! The nightmare of any ladies' maid, I'm sure... (maintaining

Re: [lace] Anna ending

2007-03-24 Thread clayblackwell
That really is too bad. I had the same experience with a magazine several years ago - it seemed to be the highest quality in its field, and yet it folded after less than three years of publication. It's always disappointing to see the good ones go while the less desirable ones stay on. I

Re: [lace] Slip threads

2007-03-31 Thread clayblackwell
To answer whether you should break the wrapping threads, you'd have to decide what your intention really is for these threads: Will you preserve them as-is for historic reasons, or would you use the thread for a reconstruction? I think that the answer might help solve the question you have.

Re: [lace] Horror kit re-born?

2007-04-05 Thread clayblackwell
Unfortunately, this is not a kit reborn... it's the same old horror kit we all know and abhor. I continue to be amazed that this kit is distributed by Lacis - the company founded by the late Kathe Kliot, who did so much for the renaissance of lacemaking in this country. Clay --

Re: [lace] Horror kit re-born?

2007-04-05 Thread clayblackwell
I just re-read my post, and the way it's worded, it sounds like I think that there was lacemaking in this country in an earlier time. That is not, of course, the case!! (yup - I read Eats, Shoots and Leaves Just yesterday, I drove into a parking lot and got out of my car. A woman had

Re: [lace] Horror kit re-born?

2007-04-05 Thread clayblackwell
EXCELLENT point, Debbie! And if you're resourceful, you will find other things in JoAnn's to spruce up that pillow (more foam? a cover? Look over Mark's list (Tatman) for his suggestions.) Then the early experiences will be less traumatic! Unfortunately, our local JoAnn's is occupying about

Re: [lace] to clean brass pins

2007-04-05 Thread clayblackwell
Good for you, Patsy!! I can attest that this recipe is good. I've used it, and if you haven't, print it out and save it. It's a keeper. Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA -- Original message -- From: Patsy A. Goodman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I was looking

Re: [lace] RE: lace-digest V2007 #91

2007-04-06 Thread clayblackwell
I don't have detailed instructions for them, I fiddled as I went, and I was in a hurry: although the crown was a popular success, my daughter is pleased as punch, and I won lots of ribbons at the fair--if I were to do it again I'd spend more time working out better solutions to some

[lace] lacemaker shop on eBay

2007-04-11 Thread clayblackwell
Good morning, Spiders! I spotted something of interest on eBay this morning. It seems that Dept 56, which manufactures decorative collectables, has added a lacemaker and lacemaker's shop to this years Dickens Village. These collectables are usually found in gift shops and specialty shops

Re: [lace] Drawings of lace

2007-04-13 Thread clayblackwell
I looked at the website and saw postage-stamp sized images... couldn't see enough to appreciate what she has done. Did I miss a link for enlarged photos? Clay On Friday, April 13, 2007, at 04:03 PM, bevw wrote: Very interesting concept, and thought provoking. - - To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace] Spanish lacemaker doll on Ebay

2007-04-15 Thread clayblackwell
I'm not a doll collector, but I know that for those who collect hand-made dolls, this particular dollmaker is very popular. So she (the doll) may fetch a bit more than the casual collector is willing to spend. Clay -- Original message -- From: bevw [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] More copyright questions

2007-04-17 Thread clayblackwell
I agree with Barbara, re selling original patterns. I almost always make a copy of the pricking I want to work - rather than remove it from a book or from a set of prickings. But once I've worked my lace, I *could* destroy the copy I used and sell the original book or set without violating

Re: [lace] Pattern copyright

2007-04-18 Thread clayblackwell
The reason books have the statement about covers and copyright pages in the US is that paperback books are sent out to bookstores, and if not sold, the bookstore can return the cover and copyright page for credit on their account. The bookstores are supposed to destroy the rest of the book,

Re: [lace] Re: Copyright, and lace patterns

2007-04-22 Thread clayblackwell
I've got one other suggestion to add to that... Put the date you started the piece on the pricking as well, and when you finish the piece, add that date. I save my prickings in a notebook, and this helps me remember when I made the piece and how long it took me. I usually work on just one

[lace] Problems on this end...

2007-04-24 Thread clayblackwell
Hello everyone - Sorry to use the list for this, but I have not gotten a single post from Arachne for several days, and I have also not gotten any posts from a few Arachnids with whom I'm usually in private correspondance. Has the list been totally dormant lately? I'm just a bit concerned

Re: [lace] Re: Online Archive of Old Lacemakers

2007-05-05 Thread clayblackwell
Indeed! Seems to me the only things missing are your cigarettes!! Oh - I see... they're probably in the chatellaine hanging from her waist. : ) Clay -- Original message -- From: Tamara P Duvall [EMAIL PROTECTED] My favourite (so far, anyway) is #10... A dog, a

Re: [lace] Re: Online Archive of Old Lacemakers

2007-05-05 Thread clayblackwell
Gulp is right, Celia!! I hadn't gotten to that picture, but it is amazing. The lace showing at the back of her pillow looks wide, and that would take a lot of bobbins. It looks like she's using Binche or Mechlin bobbins, and those laces are intricate and require loads of them. And see...

RE: [lace] Mystery item on ebay

2007-05-05 Thread clayblackwell
Karen - I have to agree... It's a plumb-bob. Handsome, and vintage (and looks like the top might screw off to restore a cord), but it's still a plumb-bob. Clay -- Original message -- From: Karen [EMAIL PROTECTED] It looks more like a plumb-bob to me Karen in

[lace] unpleasantly innacurate seller on eBay

2007-05-05 Thread clayblackwell
Response from morrigan50 morrigan50( 2590) Positive feedback:99.6% Member since:Nov-15-99 Location:IL, United States Registered on:www.ebay.com Item: Antique Vintage Unusual Ivory Pineapple Bobbin Lace (330115668540) This message was sent while the listing was active. morrigan50 is the seller.

Re: [lace] pineapple lace on ebay

2007-05-06 Thread clayblackwell
Dear Helen, I caution you about trying to think like this seller thinks. I expect that that experience is very, very scary. (vbg) Clay -- Original message -- From: Helen Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm confused - not hard for this brain(?). I can't see how it can be

Re: [lace] Re: pineapple lace on ebay

2007-05-06 Thread clayblackwell
Barbara, you were probably next on his/her list when s/he just quit reading the emails and deleted them!! I seem to have about six messages from the person, and as time went on, s/he became increasingly unraveled! But, as Shere'e suggested, I forwarded the emails to eBay with the explanation

Re: [lace] What is it?

2007-05-14 Thread clayblackwell
That sounds like a very good guess, Avital! It's a fascinating little thing... but what is the hole in the side for? Clay -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My guess: a darning egg for gloves. Avital - Original Message - From: Barb ETx

Re: [lace] What is it?

2007-05-14 Thread clayblackwell
I have a couple of old darning eggs in different sizes, so I immediately understood what you were suggesting. I wonder if there is a missing piece... a handle which could be put in either position? Clay -- Original message -- From: Avital [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here's

Re: [lace] What is it? object not for tatting

2007-05-14 Thread clayblackwell
I like the way you think, Bev... pinning down a date by the material used is helpful. SO... we could also get away from the luxury market and into a more practical market... With a handle that could be adjusted according to the user's preference, this might have been very useful for hand

Re: [lace] David's Web Pages Updated

2007-05-14 Thread clayblackwell
Wow, David - you're really moving along!! I especially enjoyed seeing your work area... How big is that pillow?? It looks absolutely huge!! Clay -- Original message -- From: Barbara Joyce [EMAIL PROTECTED] Some of you may recall the saga of the Old Tønder Lace

Re: [lace] What is it? object not for tatting

2007-05-14 Thread clayblackwell
Well now... we ARE all making an assumption that the seller knows what bakelite is. If, in fact, the part that fits on either of the two openings is made of something like a hard rubber, (AND it's missing its handle...) then it just might be for wait for it a musical instrument,

Re: [lace] re: what is it? object not for tatting

2007-05-15 Thread clayblackwell
OK... how about that thingie that the doctor taps your knee with to check your reflexes... -- Original message -- From: Alice Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think we need to explore non-sewing uses. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:

Re: [lace] metallic thread aid on bobbin - clips

2007-05-18 Thread clayblackwell
I have found that the very best solution for metallic gimp threads which tend to be unruly is to invest in some bobbins made for the purpose. There are hookies out there, but I don't much care for them - they're really more ideal for wire. But my favorite looks like a modern danish bobbin,

Re: [lace] trying to subscribe

2007-05-19 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Tess - Avital will be able to take care of this as soon as she goes online tomorrow (today is the Sabbath). You could expedite the process by sending her Josette's email address at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Clay -- Original message -- From: Tess Parrish [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Picture of a little Spanish lacemaker

2007-05-19 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Cindy! My ISP chopped up the URL you sent, but I was able to patch it together and see the picture. It is CHARMING!! I love it! Thanks for sending it to us. For those who had trouble finding it, the Tiny URL is: http://tinyurl.com/yrm5od Clay -- Original message

Re: [lace] Re: Machine Embroidery for Lace

2007-05-21 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Barbara - I have used her designs too, and they stitch out really well. I had a problem with the file format she sent initially, but she sent another format immediately when I told her my problem. She's very accommodating. The design which has the hedgehog holding a Binche bobbin is an

Re: [lace] The question of century/which is it?

2007-05-30 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Tamara! Lordy, it thrills me to have an answer for you after all these years and years of soaking up your gems of wisdom!! My particular knowledge comes from having drifted toward the Northern European and Continental laces... One of my favorite book purchases in the past year or so has

RE: [lace] Q.A. Lace continued

2007-06-01 Thread clayblackwell
HA!! Until you mentioned it, Sue, I had completely forgotten the project!! But, I am also interested in seeing how it is going, David!! Clay -- Original message -- From: Sue [EMAIL PROTECTED] And talking about stinkhorn fungus how is that project faring David?

[lace] Lacemaker doll on eBay - YIKES!

2007-06-04 Thread clayblackwell
This one made me chuckle! I think she's killed the poor thing! What on earth were they trying to represent? http://tinyurl.com/27k2fk Clay - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] how do you find a club?

2007-06-04 Thread clayblackwell
Dear Aurelia and Barbara! When I read Barbara's note about her group (before she was a member), I understood that she meant the group in Washington (state)! I am close enough to Baltimore (I'm in the land of Lynchburg), that I can feel the glow of the hospitality that is the hallmark of all

Re: [lace] Lace groups

2007-06-05 Thread clayblackwell
Yes, lacemakers are indeed special. But I think it's important to remember that we come in all shapes and sizes and backgrounds - and genders!! Today, the college student who mows my yard came inside at my invitation for a tall glass of ice water, and saw my lace pillow. He asked what I was

[lace] Another kit from ...

2007-06-10 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Spiders - I'm feeling like a member of the Lace Kit Police right now. I spotted another of those awful kits on eBay... item number 110137135234, and wrote to the seller, advising them that while they stated that bobbin lace is surprisingly simple and that this kit was an excellent way to

Re: [lace] lacing right this minute

2007-06-19 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Bev! Tuesday is the one day of the week that I still see clients, so I was not at my pillow this afternoon! Any other day, I would have been... and would therefore have missed your email!! But... I would have spotted it when I did a back-stretch and took a break! So the next question

Re: [lace] treating raw wood bobbins? other male lace makers?

2007-06-21 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Simon - Yes, there are a fair number of male lacemakers out there! But just for the record, I am not one of them, although lots of people assume I'm male because of my name! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: Simon Maynard [EMAIL

Re: [lace] Lace car stickers

2007-06-25 Thread clayblackwell
Unless one of our favorite vendors is willing to have 250 or more bumper stickers made up, I doubt we'll find one... BUT!!!I've found a website where you can design your own and buy just one! And they have lots of pre-designed backgrounds if you're so inclined.

Re: Fw: [lace] Learning Binche RE: Need some opinions

2007-06-26 Thread clayblackwell
Gotcha! Yes'm, we're definitely on the same page. Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: bevw [EMAIL PROTECTED] HI Clay and everyone Yes, you see Flanders ground - as well as Paris ground - a lot in Binche. Sometimes it

Re: [lace] luxurious use of lace

2007-07-02 Thread clayblackwell
OK. I'll admit that probably the only Louis Vuitton bags I've ever seen were knock-offs. But even so, most knock-offs tend to aspire to the original. So, like Jean, I'm not impressed. Take a vinyl (not leather?) bag, imprinted (not embossed) with the LV logo, and add machine embroidered

Re: [lace] Re: handbag with lace

2007-07-03 Thread clayblackwell
THAT is a pretty bag! Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: Ilske Thomsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello lacefriends, Here: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003-date you could see my Greek handbag, if you want.

Re: [lace] Risch, rich, rich, and lacy too

2007-07-05 Thread clayblackwell
What a treat! Thanks for sharing. Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: Tamara P Duvall [EMAIL PROTECTED] Have a look at some of the haute couture (spell?) workshops and see what they're getting ready for the autumn/winter '07

RE: [lace] Unfinished lace

2007-07-05 Thread clayblackwell
Now, I must say that this is a very creative and thoughtful solution!! Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: Faye Owers [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would take a photo of the pillows with lace attached, then remove the lace and buy a

Re: [lace] Summer's here -- finally :)

2007-07-08 Thread clayblackwell
Yes, the current team has produced some excellent issues of the Bulletin, and I have enjoyed them all. But... as devil's advocate... does Debra's retirement from the Bulletin mean that the whole team has to go? A new editor will not necessarily bring an entire team with her, and people who

Re: [lace] Youtube converter - Macs

2007-07-09 Thread clayblackwell
Well, as Quicktime and the iPod are both Apple products, I would be surprised to learn that the conversion software did not work with the Mac. What would NOT have surprised me would have been their incompatibility with Windows!! Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA --

Re: [lace] Halas lace

2007-07-11 Thread clayblackwell
Doing a search on Halas Lace (Google), brings up a number of sites which give the history and many, many pictures of this lace. I have a book which was published in 2000 by the Halas Lace Foundation, and it contains much of this information in several languages, along with a catalog of 490

Re: [lace] Ilske's Colors of the World piece is great

2007-07-13 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Ilske - Like Patty, I'm sorry your piece did not make the competition. It is beautiful! I loved the way you incorporated the picture of the earth in the piece. And your switch to a smaller ground stitch for the blues creates a wonderful tompe-l'oeil... VERY nicely done!! Clay -- Clay

Re: [lace] IOLI Membership Message

2007-07-23 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Dona - On page 17 of the current issue, there is a lovely statement just below the IOLI Trust display which states that IOLI accepts PayPal! Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: Dona B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Laurie, I'm all

[lace] Old photo of American lacemaking on ebay

2007-07-27 Thread clayblackwell
Hello Spiders! I'm alive and well in Lynchburg, after the wonderful week at Sweet Briar! Actually, I use the term, well, loosely, because I've had a nasty summer cold ever since I got home. But... the response from those who were there has certainly helped me get past my temporary ailments

Re: [lace] modern lace -the prequel

2007-07-29 Thread clayblackwell
In Art History, the terms modern and contemporary are sometimes used interchangeably. In my own mind, however, I am inclined to use modern for a style that is a complete departure from anything that has preceded it (Jackson Pollock comes to mind, although I admit his style resembled a

Re: [lace] modern lace -the prequel

2007-07-29 Thread clayblackwell
VERY well put, Ilske! As you are definitely designing, and your work is quite attractive, I think you are a perfect person to respond to the question. Thank you! Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: Ilske Thomsen [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Rage

2007-07-29 Thread clayblackwell
My first suggestion is that our eagle-eyed Miss Aurelia be chairperson of the vetting committee!! I like your criteria, Miss A!! (I think that ugly or clumsy and lace do not belong in the same sentence - not to mention the same show!!) And my other observations are... A) Does it matter, at

RE: [lace] Fans

2007-07-31 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Karen - I'm sorry to hear that your thumbs are causing you problems! I have one of John Beswick's winders, and it is a clever gadget. But... before I go in to any report on its abilities (or not) to wind all bobbins, it would probably be better to hear from you what bobbins you are

Re: [lace] Beswick bobbin winder

2007-07-31 Thread clayblackwell
Why, THANK you, Miss Bev, for your nice response to my note! It was doubly nice, because I had walked away from the computer for a while, and was just returning after seeing no indication on the TV News that Harry Potter is on the horizon, coming to save us from the REAL Voldemort... whose

Re: [lace] Beswick bobbin winder

2007-07-31 Thread clayblackwell
My apologies for flooding the list with what was meant to be a private message. Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why, THANK you, Miss Bev, for your nice response to my note! It was doubly nice, because I had

[lace] Interesting item available...

2007-08-02 Thread clayblackwell
Greetings, lacemakers! I have had an interesting correspondance with a woman who has something she would like to sell that just might be of interest to someone on this list... It is an old Lace Stretcher, which was used to stretch lace curtains and tablecloths after they had been washed. I

Re: [lace] Bobbin winders

2007-08-03 Thread clayblackwell
Hello, Miriam! I also had the Lego Winder instructions, and was sure my son's lego stash would give up the parts... but there was one which I just couldn't find. There are lists on the internet for Lego enthusiasts, and evidently there are many who are very serious about collecting the old

Re: [lace] BBC radio and Chantilly lace

2007-08-04 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Brenda! I don't know whether to congratulate you or offer you my condolences!! ; ) Actually, your account of the BBC commentator's response to your email had me laughing uproariously!! The level of the BBC man's thoughts reminded me of a Monty Python skit in which a man kept answering

Re: [lace] Cone Lace Pillows

2007-08-05 Thread clayblackwell
Greetings, Jeri ! I looked at Lori's website (still a marvel, after all these years!) and found the picture you referred to. I was curious about your description of your cone pillow as a conventional one. Since there haven't been any cone pillows available on the market (to my knowledge) in

Re: [lace] Cone Lace Pillows

2007-08-05 Thread clayblackwell
Thanks, Bev! I have my doubts about the usefulness of cones on corners, given the precision I have to take to make it work on a standard roller! But I'm always open to new discoveries, and so I'll look forward to seeing what others have been able to accomplish with other pillows. Clay --

Re: [lace] PayPal - Decision/GBP cheque

2007-08-11 Thread clayblackwell
I am also looking forward to Edition 4!! But I'll be happy to let Lacy Susan and Van Sciver Bobbin Lace worry about the details on this side of the pond! I hope I can pick up my copy at Fall Lace Day, and if not, it can be mailed to me later. Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA

Re: [lace] ornament help

2007-08-12 Thread clayblackwell
I want to chime in here with my experience regarding German translastions About five years ago, a new couple bought the house next-door. My DH quickly learned that *he* was a German citizen, while *she* was a US citizen who had majored in German in college and had had several jobs as a

Re: [lace] translations

2007-08-12 Thread clayblackwell
I totally agree that that the International Lace Dictionary is absolutely the most useful thing you can have... even in the company of people who have studied - or been brought up with with a language as their native language!! When trying to translate, it takes the dictionary, the native,

Re: [lace] Bobbin maker attribution on Ebay

2007-08-12 Thread clayblackwell
Hello, Laurie... I was really interested in what you said about the seller who attributed certain bobbins to specific bobbin makers. I agree that the Springetts have contributed tremendously to our body of knowledge about antique bobbins. My undergraduate degree is in Art History, and there

Re: [lace] Bobbin maker attribution on Ebay

2007-08-13 Thread clayblackwell
Yes, your figures are compelling... but consider also that some of those lacemakers were making shoelaces! Remember that lots and lots of wonderful old things are chucked into the trash each year when people die and their heirs are overwhelmed with disposing of the detritus of a someone

Re: [lace] Lace treasure

2007-08-22 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Alison - I'm just echoing what Robin wrote... When I first started making lace, I was lucky enough to live not far from Tamara Duvall who became my lace mentor. One of the first things she said to me was that I should buy books that I like when I see them, because they are hard to find in

[lace] Books for beginners

2007-08-23 Thread clayblackwell
I came across two books on eBay which, in my opinion, are two of the most valuable books that a beginner can have in her collection! So, if you're just getting started and want to have a couple of great books, here's your chance! http://tinyurl.com/2zhktw Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg,

Re: [lace] 14 Birds!

2007-08-26 Thread clayblackwell
That's a beautiful piece of lace! Thanks for pointing it out to us! I'm going to watch it just to see how much it goes for (IF the reserve price is ever met!). I've seen some pieces going for well over $1,000 lately, so this could go much higher than that. Clay -- Clay Blackwell

Re: [lace] antique pillow

2007-09-09 Thread clayblackwell
I'm inclined to agree with you, Alice. But I also think that it's possible that the *intention* was that the bobbins be worked that way, but in actual fact, the size of the roller would probably make that fairly awkward, since the leashes would have to be so short. Maybe this was made as a

Re: [lace] Lace Day in Virginia Beach

2007-09-11 Thread clayblackwell
Thanks, Tamara, for bringing this up! I agree that the Lace Day at Virginia Beach was wonderful! Kudos to Linda Young and all the members of Land House Lacers for their hard work which paid off! I'm also very impressed with Cherry's porcelain lace! I now own a little piece of porcelain

[lace] Lace Buddy map

2007-09-13 Thread clayblackwell
Hello Spiders! I have just discovered that Lori Howe has added a new feature to her already incredible website! She has set up a Buddy Map for lacemakers! When you visit the map, you'll see a map of the world. Actually, you see two maps of the world. The top one allows you to explore

Re: [lace] Lace Buddy map

2007-09-13 Thread clayblackwell
I don't think you need to put a street address, just Dorset, UK. Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: sue [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have tried twice and it keeps telling me it can't find my address, :-( Sue T Dorset UK Hello

Re: [lace] Lace Buddy map

2007-09-14 Thread clayblackwell
Hi Ilske - I thought there was a good way to do this, but when Jo tried it, it didn't work for her. But, here goes, in case you have better luck... Go to the Lace Fairy website and access the Buddy Map through there (if you've already bookmarked the site, your system may have saved old

Re: [lace] Lace Buddy map

2007-09-14 Thread clayblackwell
OK... I've been back to the map, and the find your dot message doesn't show up - just as Jo said!! I'm as new at this as anyone else, and I'm mystified!! But let's not give up... it's such a great concept! Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message

Re: [lace] Knitting terms.

2007-09-17 Thread clayblackwell
I've let my knitting knowledge get dusty, but another possibility for the wrap stitch is that the yarn is wrapped several times around the needle, and when worked once on the return row gives very LONG legs to that stitch... useful in a number of ways, although standing on its own would look

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