Fwd: [lace] Question about beads

2015-06-15 Thread Barbara Engle
BE CAREFUL when using Swarovski crystals, too...I always use seed beads on each opening any time I am working with thread. This might even be true of crystals from other countries, also. As I never use these, I cannot say. BarbE Begin forwarded message: From: Sue Babbs

[lace-chat] Re: [lace] Lace Police

2015-04-20 Thread Barbara Engle
These are SO great..NEVER could I think of doing this! I, also, thank you for sharing, These will be fun to use. Happy lacing BarbE On Apr 20, 2015, at 7:46 AM, The Lace Bee thelace...@btinternet.com wrote: I've made some wordles - word art from the phrases we used yesterday and

Re: [lace] Lace Police

2015-04-20 Thread Barbara Engle
These are SO great..NEVER could I think of doing this! I, also, thank you for sharing, These will be fun to use. Happy lacing BarbE On Apr 20, 2015, at 7:46 AM, The Lace Bee thelace...@btinternet.com wrote: I've made some wordles - word art from the phrases we used yesterday and

Re: [lace] Estate planning

2014-02-12 Thread Barbara Engle
Yes, Lyn, and I thank Jane. I have saved this..as I am nearing the place where I will soon have dispose of over 30 years of lace books and stuff. I still lace a bit, and love all the books and simply cannot bring myself to disposing of all the printed matter and materials. I still instruct

Re: [lace] Tatting update

2013-09-17 Thread Barbara Engle
Oh, Joy. This brought back the day, years ago, when I tried to tat left handed(giggle). The hands were acceptable, but my brain was exhausted Truly exhausted! Thanks for my amusing memory! Happy tatting BarbE Texas On Sep 17, 2013, at 11:36 AM, Joy Beeson

Re: [lace] Old lace magazines

2013-07-29 Thread Barbara Engle
On Jul 29, 2013, at 12:49 PM, Karen Zammit Manduca kazama...@gmail.com wrote: That is always such a HUGE dilemma for me Miriam, but I would always try to see if anyone wants or needs something before I throw it away. Karen (currently in London) Sent from my iPhone On 29 Jul 2013, at

Re: [lace] Old lace magazines

2013-07-29 Thread Barbara Engle
? Lacy smiles, Barbara Engle Rockwall, TX...right across the lake from Dallas On Jul 29, 2013, at 2:40 PM, Barbara Engle katstit...@gmail.com wrote: On Jul 29, 2013, at 12:49 PM, Karen Zammit Manduca kazama...@gmail.com wrote: That is always such a HUGE dilemma for me Miriam, but I would

Re: [lace] eyesight

2013-04-02 Thread Barbara Engle
since 'round about '98...always reading with love and thanks for all the sharing. Hi, bye and hugs to all who remember me :- BarbE (Barbara Engle, now in Texas) - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help

[lace] been following this string with interest.

2013-01-23 Thread Barbara Engle
I have to jump in herethe first person I ever saw making bobbin lace was me! Since the mid 1930's I knew and was curious about the 'pretty lady making lace on the big pillow'as described by a museum guard. Living close to NYC, one of my playgrounds was the NYC art museum. Finally, in

Re: [lace] The Collecting Bug poem

2012-12-31 Thread Barbara Engle
Oh, Nolene..I always love your poetry, but this fits EVERY lacer worth their salt. 8-))) Looking forward to more poetry in 2013. By the way have you ever compiled these gems into a bookfor sale??? A list lurker BarbE Texas Sent from my iPad On Dec 31, 2012, at 4:17 PM, Noelene Lafferty

Re: [lace] Lacemaking in Croatia

2012-12-03 Thread Barbara Engle.
Oh David...this is wonderful. Thank you so much. Smiles. BarbE Texas, USA. Sent from my iPad On Dec 3, 2012, at 8:52 AM, David C COLLYER dccoll...@ncable.net.au wrote: Dear Friends,] this youtube video is really worth a look http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuMHTNeUDrI Enjoy David

Re: [lace] Nearly finished. Alice and David. 8-}

2012-08-16 Thread Barbara Engle.
I love this exchange..is there a lacer out there who has NOT had all these feelings at time one or another . 'Been there and done that' Smiles, BarbE.peeking out from the shadows Sent from my iPad On Aug 16, 2012, at 11:23 AM, David C COLLYER dccoll...@ncable.net.au wrote: Alice,

Re: [lace] lace photos

2012-05-01 Thread Barbara Engle.
Lorelei...Thank you for the many photos you share with us. It seems each is better than the ones before! I LOVE seeing them all. Smiles and Hugs, BarbE http://www.ebay.com/itm/WOOD-RULERS-3-HOPPE-RABONE-STANLEY-/280865574143?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item4164e48cff On Apr 30, 2012, at

[lace] Sorry...

2012-04-19 Thread Barbara Engle.
Thank you, Susan, for the reminder. I have been without internet service for many, many days..trying to catch up. I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of Betty. The loses seem heavy. Lovely tributes in the recent bulletin. I did hope that Betty would have more years.but it is

Re: [lace] Our friend, Betty Ann Rice...

2012-03-15 Thread Barbara Engle.
Thanks for the good news,..as a triple bypass survivor, (1995) I never cease to offer thanks to the powers-that-be for modern medicine that brought me to 84 in good health..I can wish Betty nothing more! Go girl ! Hugs, BarbE Sent from my iPad On Mar 15, 2012, at 10:13 AM, Sue

Re: [lace] Doris Southard

2011-12-31 Thread Barbara Engle.
Me, too, Loreleiabout 1972/3, we first made contact. Such a sharing and loving person. She taught me more than lace. I knew when I heard her sons voice that the inevitable had happened. She was a wonderful friend, as well as mentor Fondly Barbara Engle Sent from my iPa

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

2011-08-25 Thread Barbara Engle.
I just love it when you guys and gals take something simple, Iike CT, and toss it around . Such laughter and giggles spreading around our lacing world Times are not good for all, but this we can share. Enjoy the smiles, BarbE Texas, USA On Aug 24, 2011, at 6:00 PM, Sue Duckles

Re: [lace] Ebay item #390300855726

2011-03-30 Thread Barbara Engle.
Gee, no response to this inquiry.?This is a needelace akin to Armenian knotted lace. One of several variations, this is Turkish needle Oya. Can be crocheted,beaded, etc. Oya loosely translates to embellishment. Learning to make the knot is easy enough. Consistency, for beauty is HARD.

Re: [lace] Ebay item #390300855726

2011-03-30 Thread Barbara Engle.
On Mar 27, 2011, at 4:59 PM, Laurie Waters lswaters...@comcast.net wrote: Anyone care to venture a guess if this is related to lacemaking? Laurie http://lacenews.net - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help,

Re: [lace] Ebay item #390300855726

2011-03-30 Thread Barbara Engle.
On Mar 27, 2011, at 4:59 PM, Laurie Waters lswaters...@comcast.net wrote: Anyone care to venture a guess if this is related to lacemaking? Laurie http://lacenews.net - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help,

Fwd: [lace] Ebay item #390300855726

2011-03-30 Thread Barbara Engle.
Malory. I was answering this email from Laurie. I did go the site she listed and it is Oya. I do not question your answer to this eBay number. ERROR bet'cha! I have not checked her link...or yours..WHY? 'cause I am trying to get used to TEXTING (horrors) on my new play prettyan

Re: [lace] Ebay item #390300855726

2011-03-30 Thread Barbara Engle.
in North Herts, UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Barbara Engle. Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 2:28 PM To: Laurie Waters Cc: lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Ebay item

Re: [lace] Re: Mark's Sweatshirt

2011-01-20 Thread Barbara Engle
;- I am not sure who got the bigger kick out of thisDavid, Mark or those of us on the sidelines. Falls into the small world catergory. I just love this group! Keep it going guys! Smiles around. BarbE Texas On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 11:05 AM, Tatman tat...@tat-man.net wrote: LOL!!!

[lace] help?

2011-01-11 Thread Barbara Engle
Does anyone have a copy of the Lace Express issue 1/98 and could look up something for me...or sell me? I know I can buy it, new, but I would have to buy the whole year. I have the pricking for the triple swan. I wonder if there some text that I do not have...that might answer some

Re: [lace] Re: Crewel World raffle

2011-01-06 Thread Barbara Engle
Me...I won?! Oh my goodness, Wonderful, Thanks to you *and *your friend. What fun it is to win... Smiles, Barb You can find me at: Barbara Engle 341 Breezy Hill Ln Rockwall Texas 75087 On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 4:08 PM, Malvary J Cole malva...@sympatico.cawrote: I got my friend to draw

Re: [lace] Thanks for Lace Newa

2010-12-23 Thread Barbara Engle
I agree, Janis. Thank you, Laurie.I read your newsletters, top to bottom. There is always something informative and/or interestingthings I would never find on my own.. Have a w wonderful New year. BarbE On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 2:11 AM, Janis Savage lacem...@mweb.co.za wrote: Dear

Re: [lace] treating hands for handling silk

2010-11-20 Thread Barbara Engle
Wet/dry sandpaper is used for finishing paint on car repairs. . It comes very fine...I have some 1500 and 1600 in my closetand 1200., I learned about it when I was repairing bobbins. So I just keep it handyworks on crystal too..smooth that little chip! I use it all the time , to