[lace] Interesting item on eBay web site item# 3285954173: Rare LACEMAKER'S OIL LAMP

Hi All, This seller has three rare lacemaker's lamps for sale! It does look like what I think is the real thing. Pretty pricey though. Hope I've got the arachne address right. Jane in Vermont, USA where it feels like Spring! [EMAIL PROTECTED] Title of item: Rare LACEMAKER'S OIL LAMP

Re: [lace] needle lace revisited

Hi All, I'd hoped the name of the lace maker in Snohomish would come to mind but it hasn't yet G. When arachne was young we got reports on the convention in the Pacific NW and an IOLI member in Snohomish gave us the most reports. I don't have my IOLI membership... Oh, that might be a shop

[lace] Swiss lace

Hi All, I haven't seen a close up but somebody on the tv said Michelle Obama's dress is Swiss Lace. I'm thinking Swiss lace is embroidery and doesn't have holes. Like the lace stamps. Is that correct? It looks lovely! I hope she's warm enough G Jane in Brattleboro, Vermont, USA home of the

[lace] IOLI Bulletin Devon

Hi All, I also am thrilled with Devon's article, I also love her writing. I must admit that the needle lace shawl measuring 108 by 52 has me flabbergasted (gobsmacked). It is amazing! Jane in Vermont, USA where we got enough snow to track a cat (a dusting or 1mm) jvik...@sover.net - To

[lace] Re: Devon's article and Ilske's pictures

Hi All, Ilske, thank you so much for posting these pictures!! How beautiful Empresse Eugenie looks and so much lace! It looks like her dress has two of the wide flounces on the front of the skirt. Is that true? And the gold lace on the green (I imagine) velvet is gorgeous. Thanks again, Jane

Re: [lace] lace at the Cleveland Museum of Art-Schiff Collection

Hi Devon and All, The link worked for me but I took the parens off the links shown below. What an amazing array of lace!! I look forward to spending more time with the pieces. Jane in Vermont, USA jvik...@sover.net + Here

Re: [lace] Lace knitting

Hi Bev and All, Yes, the thin sheet of silk is called a hanky. I wasn't sure how that would translate around the world. I also bought some called caps which I think are a little bigger. THe quality of my thread is just right for knitting though my second batch came out more regular than my

[lace] Re: Needlepoint lace

Hi All, I often use NL for needlelace/needle lace since I can't remember the preferred spelling G. Regarding Needlepoint lace I think it may go back to 1900 or before when point was used to denote stitch. That can also lead to confusion because with B'berg style (mixed lace) they would use all

Re: [lace] postcards

Hi All, I'm another one who is late with the cards but three went off today - to Utah, Canada and the UK. And I received mine and love them all!! What fun to get such treats in the mail and I'm sorry mine are late. Thanks Pene for this fun exchange!! Jane in Vermont, USA jvik...@sover.net -

Re: [lace] wonderfull dress

Thanks Sof for sending this picture. The dress is beautiful!! Jsnr in Vermont, USA where the trees are red, orange and yellow - lovely! *http://tinyurl.com/39uwp33 For information, Meli melo fil who organise this exhibition is Martine Piveteau group :

[lace] Lace edged plates

Hi All, I was in Pier 1 Imports with MIL today and found some plates with a pierced lacy edge! They are 7-1/2 across and quite pretty. I got one to have treats on. They're $6.00 each. No affiliation, just a happy customer. Happy lacing, Jane in Vermont, USA jvik...@sover.net - To

[lace] [Fwd: Re: Lace edged plates]

Hi All, I think Sue meant to send this to the list! Thanks for looking them up on line Bev! That is a third pattern I've seen on the edge - all lovely! Jane in Vermont, USA Original Message Subject: Re: Lace edged plates From:Susan

[lace] Lacy old magazines

Hi All, I'll do my part to make a little mail around the holiday. (DH's computer doesn't always make spaces between the words and I might miss some - sorry!) A friend who buys and sells things called up to see if I'd be interested in some needlework magazines. He read off a few titles and I said

Re: [lace] Looking for pricking source- Mouse!

Here is a picture of one similar to the one I saw: http://dentellecigale13.canalblog.com/albums/marque_page/photos/42642791-marque_page_fuseau.html The bobbin pattern is very pretty but I'm charmed by the mouse pattern shown a few pictures later. Jane in Vermont, USA jvik...@sover.net - To

[lace] Spider Web fabric

Hi All, I was just exploring a little and came across this wonderful spider web fabric. Very cute! The Eric Carle museum focuses on children's pictures books, Eric Carle illustrated The Hungry Caterpillar among other books. http://www.carlemuseum.org/Shop/Fabric Jane in Vermont, USA where we

RE: [lace] Tea Cosy

Hi, the tea pot sounds lovely. How about 3-D strawberries in needlelace like those on the cover of Catherine Barley's book Needlelace - Designs and Techniques? I know you wanted BL patterns but I couldn't resist! The strawberries are so beautiful!! Jane in Vermont, USA where the air conditioner

Re: [lace] Pictures of Brugge uploaded to Webshots

Dear Clay and Spiders, WOW!! Jane in Vermont, USA where it is a little cool and overcast today. jvik...@sover.net To see the pictures, shown in chronological order, go to http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/571334706pwYDpA?start=12 Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA - To

Re: [lace] fungi seen by Dona Bushong

Hi All, Since David Collyer is home I will re-send this e-mail that Dona wrote a few weeks ago. I know David made this fungi in lace but I can't remember where it might be posted! As I recall it was for a show with an interesting name. Yesterday while walking our pups, my husband and I

Re: [lace] children's lace

THanks Lorelei, What charming patterns! I ended up looking through the whole gallery. There are some neat BL pieces done from children's drawings - really cool! And lots ofother simple patterns. Fun! Jane in Vermont, USA where we have no snow on the ground! Life is so much easier without

Re: [lace] Silly Prices! Used books]

Hi All, Thanks for the explanation of the wild high prices. I thought people were exaggerating their inventories for a tax scam! For used books I always go to www.abebooks.com There are listings from all over the world. At the moment there are 8 copies of Sandi's Alphabet book that are under

[lace] Aficot - Lobster Claw

Hi Spiders, Here is a charming little video about Alencon lace. Beautiful! However, the reason I'm sending this is that around 2:42 they show someone burnishing the lace with a real lobster claw!! At first I just thought they would be using a man-made tool and then I saw it was a real claw. I

Re: [lace] macrame

Hi All, Thanks Lorelei for this great site. I also was not aware of this kind of macrame! Sorry but I'm not up on changing it to a tiny URL : (

[lace] Professor's site of old publications

Hi again, here is the Professor's site URL www.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving You can find the Macrame book I mentioned there along with tons of other lace and needlework books. Many(all?) have it set up so you can see a sample page before downloading the whole book. What a treasure trove!

Re: [lace] Big marriage in a small country

Thank you for sending this. I just spent a pleasant 15 minutes looking at the pictures and videos. The dress is lovely and some good close-ups of it. Her hair is also very beautifully put up around the veil. I love the massed flowers in the front of the church too. And Princess Letizia of

Re: [lace] Another lovely lace dress

Thanks Robin. What a lovely dress!! You can also see it at http://mrs-o.com/ Jane in Vermont, USA jvik...@sover.net After the US Presidential debate tonight, the candidates' families joined the debaters onstage. Mrs. Obama is wearing what looks like a gray shirtwaist with a black lace

Re: [lace] Lace greetings

Hi All, I was happy to find out that my niece in Philadelphia, nephew in New York City and sister in Boston all fared well. In Vermont we got rain and wind. We lost electricity because a rotten tree down the street fell on the power lines. The next day we had no phone (landline) or internet

[lace] Christmas exchange

Hi All, What a wonderful exchange this year. I got two BL angels from Ilse DePaepe in Belgium. They're darling, little 3-D angels and they're sitting on branches on the tree. Thank you so much Ilse!! Also got a spiral from Alice in Oregon. It's a design by Brenda Paternoster and came folded

Re: [lace] Those willing to share their knowledge

Hi All, I also appreciate all the knowledge shared on arachne. I don't do BL but I'm still interested in how its made. And we cover so many other topics! I'm also grateful for everyone sharing about Lace Days and Retreats and Conventions. It's wonderful to read about them and inspired me to

Re: [lace] lace related items in everyday use

Hi All http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/category/kitchen+tools+%26+accessories/home-kitchen.jsp That is the URL for the hedgie measuring cups. Very cute! If it needs tinying I'll let someone else do that G. Jane in Vermont, USA Hello All! Just wandered thru Anthropologie's website

Re: [lace] Tape Lace

Hi Stevie and everybody, My favorite! It goes by many names in different countries - Renaissance, Battenberg, Luxieul in France (I think that is spelled wrong but the book is upstairs), Branscombe Point, Brussels Lace, Belgian lace, Borris Lace and Tape or Braid lace. On arachne we use one term

Re: [lace] LED lighting

Hi All, I just got some of the LED lights discussed here, the ones to put in lamps at home. Nobody mentioned the white light yet, I like that. The box says over 75% true for color. I'll be interested to see the next electric bill though I replaced the compact flourescent bulbs so it may not

[lace] Borris Lace

Hi All, I've been meaning to write for a while and since it's quiet I might as well do it now. I got a new book The Borris Lace Collection - A Unique Irish Needlelace by Marie Laurie and arachne's own Annette Meldrum!! It came out in 2010 and the ISBN is 9781863514071 (ppk.). Borris Lace is a

[lace] The Professor's Site of vintage lace books and articles

Hi All, Just got asked what the Professor's Site is and here's the URL http://www.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/index.html It's a fabulous site of weaving and lace books and articles! All sorts of things about all aspects of all kinds of lace!! Have fun! Jane in Vermont, USA where we're

Re: [lace] how to repair lace?

Hi All, The book is Anybody Can Mend Lace and Linens by Elizabeth M. Kurella ISBN 0-9642871-2-9 Just wanted to get the full title out there! I had trouble repairing because it's suggested to do it very gently. I always want to sew it very strongly and you don't want the repair stronger than

Re: [lace] out of print books

Hi All, I hadn't thought about the seller not even having the book! I've wondered if there is some kind of tax advantage to having a huge inventory. Some of the prices are so ridiculous! Jane in Vermont, USA where the SUN is out! jvik...@sover.net Another point, too, does the seller really

Re: [lace] Lace luggage

I hope this URL will work. Very cute lace luggage! http://www.victoriantradingco.com/store/catalogimages/1a/i22950.html Jane in Vermont, USA where the heat wave continues Hello All! Victorian Trading Co is featuring luggage printed with polka dots lace in their new catalogue. Usual

[lace] Lace at Swedish Royal Wedding

Hi All, No one has mentioned the Swedish royal wedding yet. The gown is by Valentino and the lace is described as Chantilly. Quite pretty and you can see it rather well. http://royalweddings.hellomagazine.com/madeleine-of-sweden-chris-oneill/ It almost looks like there is a lace flounce

Re: [lace] Lace headboard

Interesting site! I think that is a photo enlargement of a point de gaze rose. Wow! There are a couple more lacy ones - one looks like cast iron painted white and one is a piece of lace, maybe a curtain suspended behind the bed. A bridal veil would look gorgeous there except I don't think

Re: [lace] a Facebook post

Hi David, How charming! Would you post a picture of he Chantilly in progress for those of us not on Facebook? I've so enjoyed watching your lace come to life! What really nice comments from your friend. I think we can all understand what he means. Jane in Vermont, USA jvik...@sover.net

Re: [lace] Its been a while coming Bookmark exchange 2013

Hi, How wonderful to see all the bookmarks! What a wonderful variety of techniques and styles. I do need to note that the beautiful red bookmark from the pattern Serpentine was made by Shirley Meier and sent to me - Jane Viking Swanson. Not the other way round. It's right before the

[lace] arachne exchange

Hi All, I got a beautiful BL candle from Kathy Hensal. It's a Brigitte Bellon pattern and it's quite charming! And very graceful. The threads used are also very interesting!! I've had it for a few days but my direct e-mail bounced. Thanks Kathy! Jane in Vermont, USA where we got a thick

[lace] Lace exchange

Hi All, My second exchange card came today. A beautiful square motif in orange, blue and purple from Jenny Brandis! Some of my favorite colors! It's quite lovely and I'm quite intrigued with the color change in the middle. What fun! Thanks to the cooridinators for putting this together and

[lace] Oya, Bibilla and Needle Lace

Hi All, I'm a little late but as a follow-up to Liz' e-mail I found Mediterranean Knotted Lace by Elena Dickson available at Barnes Noble in the US. Bibilla Knotted Lace by Dickson is listed as coming out on February 5, 2014 in the US. They also have Needle Lace Flowers by Figen Cakir. I may

[lace] Pope and Sivewright Bishop's Cope

Hi All, I'm glad others remembered to mention other beautiful Bucks patterns. I remember that from previous discussions. The URL someone sent to the Poole Bobbin Lace site didn't work for me, this one might, I just took it from the site. http://www.cyberlink.co.uk/pblc/cope.htm The Bishop's

Re: [lace] lace style sheet, was lace proof readers

Hi All, Ilske's note made sense to me - I would never write knittedlace maker. But I would go for knitted lace maker. I think I use all the different spellings because I can never remember which one I prefer. But I do try to be consistent within a piece of writing. Jane in Vermont, USA where

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention

I too am hoping for some reports from IOLI and I'd love some from the OIDFA convention in Australia too!! I love reading all about lace events and was inspired to go to a few after reading about them! Quite a treat but reading about them is the next best thing!! Happy Lacing, Jane in Vermont

Re: [lace] Baby piece

HI All, I'm thinking I have seen a tape lace rocking horse by Janice Blair. I may be dreaming but Janice can tell us. What a lovely idea! Jane in Vermont, USA where we are having exquisite weather! jvik...@sover.net Hi spiders Anyway I spoke to her this morning about the baby lace and she

[lace] Youghal Irish Needle Lace

Hi All, I got my copy of Youghal Irish Needle Lace by Elizabeth Kurella a couple weeks ago and it is fantastic. I want to add my two cents to Jeri's review. I think any needle lacer would love this book. Elizabeth includes many, many graceful designs - flowers, buds, leaves, shamrocks, etc.

Re: [lace] Every week a knotted edging or insertion

Hi All, What wonderful knotting patterns you are showing Rita. Quite fascinating and the different patterns are so interesting. Congratulations on your ribbons from the Big E! I know we have some arachne knotters and I know they'll love seeing these patterns. Might even get me to try

[lace] Lace exchange

Hi All, I got a beautiful piece of lace in the exchange. It's from Marji Sakievich and includes something I've not see before! The lovely lace surrounds a gold metal, lacy, filagree center! It is very beautiful!! Thank you Marji! Sorry for my delay in writing. Lots of people here for

Re: [lace] Lace Dealers Handbook=Luton lace Treasury

Hi All, An addition to this conversation should be Sally Barry's books - Luton Lace Treasury I, II, III and IV. IIRC Sally made patterns and prickings from the lace in the Luton Lace Dealers Handbook. One used to be included in every New England Lace Group bulletin. I did see the books at Van

[lace] Lace Exchange

Hi All, I received a wonderful lace Angel from Laura de Bruyn. The angel has a double skirt and beautiful wings. It looks like she could stand up. Thank you Laura!! Laura wrote to say my silver tape lace Luna Moth just arrived. I'm so sorry it was late, I mailed it December 5, I think, and I

Re: [lace] Piece for sale

Hi All, This is lovely. In the interest of learning more about lace, for some reason it looks like chemical lace to me. What do others think? Thanks for sharing this Maxine! Jane in Vermont, USA where I'm glad when it gets to 1oF! It's been cold. jvik...@sover.net I saw this today - it

Re: [lace] big offering of laces on Ebay

Thank you Laurie. I have looked a little and hope to have more time later. So many pretty laces! I'm interested in the design of one of the Point de Gaze pieces, the 11th one down - 6,7cm x 140cm. One of the designs looks like a snowflake but is a flower in the close-ups. I've not seen PdeG

[lace] Re: [lace-chat] You Know it's Hot in Australia

It doesn't get to 40c here usually but it does get to the low 90s sometimes. One day that hot I stood in the shadow of the utility pole to keep cool while waiting to cross the street! That's about 8width of shade. Today it was -7.9F when I got up and now it is +0.9F (-17C). Fahrenheit makes me

Re: [lace] Every week an edging or insertion

Hi All, I am not a Bobbin Lacer but I find these edgings very interesting. I like the bit of history and the variety of patterns is amazing. Thank you Gon! Jane in Vermont USA where it was +6oF this am - warm! jvik...@sover.net Dear Arachnes, The edging for this week is published don my

[lace] Bookmark exchange

Hi All, I received a beautiful BL bookmark in two shades of blue. It's from Liz Roberts in Missouri. She says there are mistakes but I can't see any! It is really lovely I'm sorry to say mine is not yet in the mail but it will be VERY soon! Some life issues came up. Jane in Vermont, USA

[lace] Lace book purchases

Hi All, Some books are available through Abe Books www.abebooks.com They list offers from bookstores all over the world. They often have good prices. If you type in a title all the copies from many bookstores will be listed along with the condition, postage, etc. so you can choose. I'm a very

[lace] Lacemakers in Paris

Hi All, I hope our Parisian arachnes are all okay. And everybody else in Paris too. What an awful attack! Love to you all, Jane in Vermont, USA jvik...@sover.net - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

[lace] Kalocsa lace from Budapest

Hi All, I was given a lovely piece of Kalocsa (I think I've spelled that right) lace by my nephew who was in Budapest. I didn't expect any gift so this is a real treat. It's a circle about 8" across (20 cm). It's beautiful and here is a Bing page with lots of examples:

Re: [lace] Dentelle Bigoudene (Picot Bigouden)

Hi All, I knew the sardines sounded familiar. You can go to the Arachne Archive and put sardine in the search box you'll find conversations we had about the Sardine Crisis book in the past. http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/index.html It's really interesting to read this new

Re: [lace] Holiday ornament exchange

Hi All, I am the lucky recipient of a beautiful tatted snowflake from Sue Duckles. It is entwined at the edge (I don't actually know how to describe it) with sparkly beads too. What a treat!! Thanks Sue, yours from me got in the mail last Wednesday so I hope it doesn't take too long to get

[lace] Christmas exchange

Hi All, I got bobbin lace from Jenny Brandis and it's wonderful. Multi-colored and hanging from a bobbin! It arrived a few days ago. Thank you so much Jenny, it's beautiful!! I hope my Battenberg Luna Moth got to her! Happy New Year to all! Jane in Vermont, USA jvik...@sover.net - To

[lace] Bookmark exchange

Hi Spiders, I am remiss with my thanks for a beautiful bookmark from Annelore Stone. It's quite lovely and I got it some weeks ago - she was very timely unlike me! I will treasure it!! I love seeing all the bookmarks on the website! Thanks to Lin and Jenny for their work on this exchange!!

Re: [lace] lace: Sara Hadley

HI Karen and All, I was so excited to see Sara Hadley's name that I didn't absorb your question. I don't remember much about her patterns for bobbin lace. She did branch out in 1903 when her magazine started. I know I've seen an ad for her shop that mentions classes in many types of lace, I'll

Re: [lace] lace: Sara Hadley

Hi Karen and All, I do know about Sara Hadley!! I had an article on her in the September/October 1995 issue of "Piecework" magazine. Send me your address and I'll send you a copy. She was in business from about 1894 or so until the 1920's. Her magazine The Lacemaker covered many types of

Re: [lace] Lori Howe

Thank you Jeri for letting us know about Lori Howe. I also recommended her site when teaching or doing demos. And I loved going there myself. I'm so glad it will continue to be available! Jane in Vermont, USA jvik...@sover.net - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

Re: [lace] lily lappet - pattern?

Hi, In the back it shows how to order a pricking. Unfortunately the book looks circa 1900 to me so no chance in getting one now! Making your own from the illustration is all I can suggest. I do it with Battenberg lace patterns but I think the lovely lily lappet would be a little more

[lace] Lacy objects

Hi All, I was just reading a Weaving newsletter I get and in the column "Beweave It" they mentioned an exhibit in the UK by Nora Fok. Very interesting, a lot of laciness. Thought you might enjoy seeing this. Here's the gallery URL and click exhibitions to find New Threads.

[lace] Re: Ithaca lace weekend - Amelia Ars

Thanks for the report. I do love Ithaca Lace Days but haven't been for a while. Did anybody take the Amelia Ars class? That really tempted me! Jane in Vermont, USA with red, orange, yellow and green trees jvik...@sover.net - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

Re: [lace] IOLI Bulletin and Dues for Next Year

Hi All, I got an e-mail in early October that (if I remember correctly) said the Fall Bulletin would be late and reminded me about dues. I paid on-line. Did others receive that? Jane in Vermont, USA where we are getting some much needed rain and the bright colored leaves are falling off the

[lace] Lace exchange

Hi All, I received a beautiful lace ornament from Susan Brooks. It is lovely!! Purple and gold metallic bobbin lace in a bangle. A very pretty design and Susan included the pricking and directions. Thanks for this beautiful lace Susan! Jane in Vermont USA jvik...@sover.net - To unsubscribe

[lace] Christmas exchange

Hi All, I received a beautiful lace angel from Ruth Kurz in Arizona. She is lovely, from a pattern in Lace Express 2004. What beautiful work you do Ruth!! It's on the sideboard in the dining room and every time I go through the room my eyes are drawn to her! She shows up well from a distance

Re: [lace] Bookmark exchange,

Hi All, My partner in 2000 or 2001 sent me a scan of a beautiful bookmark and she mailed the real thing. Sadly the real one never arrived and I didn't feel she should have to make another so I only got the scan. After 9/11 there was an anthrax-in-the-mail scare and I hoped they would find it

[lace] Lace covered Nikes

Hi All, I saw these at my local store and thought you should all know there are lace covered running shoes/trainers out there. I only saw white and pale blue but I see there are two other colors. Quite pretty!

Re: [lace] Madame Goubaud's point lace book!

Hi All, I love this book but I'm not sure if everyone is aware that it's tape lace - like Renaissance, Battenberg, etc. With the machine made tape. I must say the alphabet is rather amazing! Jane in Vermont, USA where it's warmed up considerably but hasn't rained for a day!! A record for this

[lace] Ipswich (MA) bobbins

Hi All, I've found this thread interesting but only now checked the photos from the Smithsonian. Years ago I took our local kind of bamboo to Ken Van Dieren at the Ithaca Lace Days to make some Ipswich bobbins. Thinking of bobbins shaped on a lathe I couldn't figure out how he could use the

Re: [lace] The veil

BBC said "embroidered flowers" on the veil. The flowers representing all of the 53 members of the Commonwealth. I hope we'll be able to see some close-ups. Very elegant dress! Jane in Vermont, USA who has enjoyed the festivities so far jvik...@sover.net > Beautiful wedding. Sadly no lace on

[lace] Re: Sallie Owenby

Hi Janet and All, Thank you for passing this sad news along. Sallie was instrumental in so many exchanges and such a lovely person. She will be missed! This was in my spam file so I'm sending it to Arachne again. Jane in Vermont, USA where we're having a gorgeous Spring day jvik...@sover.net

[lace] A Woman's Face on now

Hi All, I think we talked about the movie "A Woman's Face" when discussing lace in film. It's on TCM Turner Classic Movies right now! It's 1:22 EST now and it goes until 2:30. Central or other time zones might be able to get the whole thing. I won't be able to watch the rest but I'll watch

Re: [lace] Happy Birthday to Lace Makers Celebrating April 28

Hi All, Well I'm not the lacemaker Jeri is referring to but I share the April 28 birthday and celebrated at my house yesterday. Actually I like to celebrate for more than one day. Others share(d) the birthday too - Ann Margaret and Jay Leno for two. On the news once I saw the "April 28 Shopping

Re: [lace] Vintage pattern books DMC

Hi, Here are a couple comments from the Arachne archives and there are more. One at the bottom of page 2 of DMC search results. I seem to remember a long discussion of this with some more clues. Did Leonard take part in that discussion? Lots of years ago! If I find more info I'll send it along.

Re: [lace] wool replacement

Hi, In the US we have lots of sources for cotton yarn in all different weights - sport, DK, sock, etc. and an incredible range of colors. Knitpicks is one source. I'd suggest searching for Cotton Yarn and the weight you want. Or maybe Cotton Thread and the weight. I make lots of cotton scarves

[lace-chat] Re: Back Again with great stories

Hi All, Welcome back David! I was just thinking about you yesterday and wondering when you'd be back. I knew there would be some great stories and this one is quite good! Sounds like it was beautiful up there! DH will wish he could ride his 4-wheeler in such a place G. Jane in Vermont, USA

Re: [lace-chat] What is this thing?

Hi All, I have some saucers I use as ashtrays. THey're from France and I believe they were used as coasters in a restaurant. Everytime someone ordered a drink it came on a coaster with a price on it. At the end of the evening the waiter would just add up the prices on the coasters for the

[lace-chat] Re: Hot.....what?

DH wishes he could hook me up to the power grid! I could at least heat part of the town. A friend called them power surges. Jane in Vermont, USA where it's 29oF (-1C) and much of the snow has gone south of us so far this winter. We'll get plenty soon enough! jvik...@sover.net To unsubscribe

[lace-chat] Baby Hedgehogs!

Hi All, My sister sent me this link. Three baby hedgehogs at the Museum of Science in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. THey're so cute G. If the link doesn't work it will at least take you to the TV station www.necn.com and you can put baby hedgehogs in the search box, click on the link and the

Re: [lace-chat] Has anyone bought a good dishwasher lately

Hi All, I haven't gotten to read all the mail about dishwashers but I asked DH's opinion last night. He's a Master Plumber (licensed, not me exaggerating G). He said he has heard Bosch is the best these days. I see a few other people have mentioned Bosch. They make many of his best tools.

Re: [lace-chat] Dishwashers soap

Devon wrote: I would like a dishwasher that I don't have to manually clean out the filter on because of both the ick factor and the bad back factor (Bosch seems to require this.). However, many of the better, or at least more expensive ones do not have an automatic disposer in them, thus

Re: [lace-chat] Flash mob South African style

Jeanette, Thank you so much for sending this along. It's delightful!! I really needed a boost today and that gave me a great one! Jane in Vermont, USA where summer has arrived. This is a video from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. It is lovely to see the shoppers enjoying the

Re: [lace-chat] Christmas choir

Thank you Agnes! Very funny. Jane in Vermont, USA where it's raining - easier to shovel than snow as DH says. jvik...@sover.net http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1909243034?bctid=53156488001 Wonderful. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK To unsubscribe send email to

[lace-chat] Books, music, movies, cooking?

Hi All, I thought we could try to keep up the volume of mail even though many people are busy. DH and I had a party with his family yesterday and we plan a quiet day tomorrow which is what we like. I am reading Murder Spins a Tale a Flock and Fiber mystery by Veryl Ann Grace. It's good! It's

Re: [lace-chat] Richard III's remains identified!!

Hi All, I see no one mentioned Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey. It's a mystery story about Richard III and it says he did not kill the little princes. I'll have to get it out, it's been a while since I read it. Really good and for some reason I thought it was true. Thanks David, really

Re: [lace-chat] Richard III's remains identified!!

Hi David and All, Josephine Tey seems to blame Henry VII. The book also mentions books by Buck in the seventeenth century, Horace Walpole in the 18th and Markham in the 19th century that claim Richard III didn't kill the Little Princes! Guess that's why I thought it was real! Very interesting!

Re: [lace-chat] Horse meat scandal

My DH showed me a cartoon in the Telegraph with a copy of the Racing News (I think that's the title) headlined - New recipe page!. LOL Jane in Vermont, USA jvik...@sover.net To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help,

Re: [lace-chat] English

I'm glad this was brought up. I've been wondering what happened to dove into the bushes and the glass vessel shone in the light. They seem to have disappeared in what I read in the US and are replaced with dived and shined. Now I understand better what is going on! Jane in Vermont, USA where we

[lace-chat] Measuring molasses

Hi All, I read this cooking tip and it works great! I sprayed my measuring cup with Pam (aerosol cooking oil) and filled up with the molasses I needed. It all slid right out of the cup! Really fast when I had just filled it but it even worked when I let it sit for a while. I'm not sure how

Re: [lace-chat] daffodils are blooming!

I'm jealous of both of you. We still have a foot of snow on the crocuses, the daffodils are a l-o-n-g way away. However, the very early crocuses across the street are uncovered. With a little sun I think they'll bloom! It does my heart good. Jane in Vermont, USA jvik...@sover.net Treacle

Re: [lace-chat] Australian friends - TV question

Hi, Another fan of Miss Fisher here. Series 3 DVD is supposed to come out in the US on October 27, it's available for pre-order right now. I can hardly wait! We've also been watching Murdoch Mysteries set in Toronto, Canada circa 1900. I love all the Modern Women in 1900 and then in 1920's

[lace-chat] Funny knitting article

Hi All, I just read this on a Lion Brand e-mail. I thought it was clever and could be adapted to writing about lace making. Actually if journalists have so much trouble writing about knitting (which I think of as a very normal activity) it's no wonder lace making is such a mystery.

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