Re: [lace] two lace books to sell

2007-08-30 Thread Barbara Joyce
Just a recommendation for anyone interested in Flanders lace. When I decided last January, that I needed to own a copy of Tierisch Flandrisch, I found that all of the US dealers with whom I've done business had no copies left. I ended up ordering it from Barbara Fay in Germany, and paid a pretty

[lace] David's Web Pages Updated

2007-07-05 Thread Barbara Joyce
Some of you may recall the saga of the Old Tønder Lace that David in Ballarat started last January. For those who are new to the discussion, please take a look at: http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/OldLace/ I have been posting photos of his progress from time to time. There are two new photos for

Re: [lace] lacing right this minute

2007-06-20 Thread Barbara Joyce
I probably was lacing at the time, but I was lacing, not looking at the clock! ;-) I'm working on an octagonal medallion from the new Elwyn Kenn book. It's done top to bottom (not in pie-shaped wedges) and uses a gimp loop. I've never done one of those before, and it took some strict

[lace] Question about antique bobbins and spangles

2007-06-13 Thread Barbara Joyce
Here's a question about antique bobbins and spangles: Over the years, I've accumulated (mostly on eBay) a few antique bone bobbins. They are 19th century, some by unknown makers, a few are by well-known makers (Bobbin Brown, etc.). Some of the spangles contain the original antique beads. I am

Re: [lace] Befriending

2007-06-07 Thread Barbara Joyce
Devon wrote: How do other groups deal with the issue of keeping new members? The following comments relate exclusively to my EGA chapter, not my lace guild: My EGA chapter has just under 200 members, some of whom are local, others very far away. We have a monthly meeting followed by excellent

Re: [lace] [bobbinlace] Re: Tear drop pattern - revised

2007-06-05 Thread Barbara Joyce
A slight correction appears to be needed in the URL below. Try this one: http://www.tat-man.net/bobbinlace/BLteardrop.pdf Barbara As suggested to me by Bev, I revised the text and diagram of the pattern. I hope that it is closer to a more complete pattern. I just replaced the pattern so

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

2007-06-04 Thread Barbara Joyce
Do any of your groups belong to a larger center that provides meeting and storage space? As real estate is at a premium in most areas, the thought has always intrigued me...something similar to the Textile Arts Center in Minnesota. Lacemakers of Puget Sound does rent a meeting space and

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

2007-06-04 Thread Barbara Joyce
Oh, good heavens, no! Although I attended only a couple of TerraPins meetings before I moved from Maryland to the Seattle area, I had a lovely time meeting all the sweet ladies there. No, all of the comments in my post referred to Lacemakers of Puget Sound, my current group, also made up of

[lace] Tønder catalog? Danish help, please.

2007-05-25 Thread Barbara Joyce
A friend just sent me this URL, but sadly, neither of us can understand Danish--at least, I think it's Danish. http://tinyurl.com/2xgwlr We would like to know if this catalog contains Tønder prickings (and working diagrams), whether it can be viewed online, downloaded (even if there's a fee

Re: [lace] Tønder catalog? Danish help, please.

2007-05-25 Thread Barbara Joyce
%20Katalog1-2udg%20TG.pdf You can order the patterns in the webshop, and she takes visa. Best regards Birgitte Citat Barbara Joyce [EMAIL PROTECTED]: A friend just sent me this URL, but sadly, neither of us can understand Danish--at least, I think it's Danish. http://tinyurl.com/2xgwlr We

[lace] David's Web Pages Updated

2007-05-14 Thread Barbara Joyce
Some of you may recall the saga of the Old Tønder Lace that David in Ballarat started last January. For those who are new to the discussion, please take a look at: http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/OldLace/ I have been posting photos of his progress from time to time. There are five new photos for

Re: [lace] Unpleasantly innacurate seller on eBay

2007-05-06 Thread Barbara Joyce
Jean, you're too charitable. Another way to look at the situation is that the seller is hoping to attract more buyers by saying bobbin lace rather than machine-made lace, and Irish crochet rather than chemical lace. Or to put it another way, she is misleading unsuspecting potential buyers into

Re: [lace] Re: pineapple lace on ebay

2007-05-06 Thread Barbara Joyce
Brenda, I've never heard the term bobbinet lace. A Google search yields sparse information, but I gather it's a machine-made lace. Can you give any additional details? Thanks, Barbara Snoqualmie, WA USA PS--Darn it, so far I haven't gotten a response from the seller--snippy or otherwise.

Re: [lace] unpleasantly innacurate seller on eBay

2007-05-05 Thread Barbara Joyce
Oh, how delicious! I succumbed to the temptation and wrote to her, too! Like Clay, I sent a very polite and informative message; I just cannot wait to hear her response. I'll bet it's even nastier this time than the one Clay got! :-) Barbara Snoqualmie, WA USA Response from morrigan50

Re: [lace] More copyright questions

2007-04-17 Thread Barbara Joyce
I have no knowledge of UK law, and for that matter, I'm not a lawyer, so technically I'm not an authority on US law, either. Nevertheless, I am quite confident that in the US, it is perfectly legal to purchase a copyright item, use it, and then resell the original. That is, provided you haven't

[lace] Lace - Tonder/Bucks

2007-04-04 Thread Barbara Joyce
Gunvor Jorgensen distributed a page to the students in her classes that summarizes some of the technical differences between Tønder and Bucks. I am always cognizant of copyright issues, and would not normally post something that was produced by another person. However, in view of the fact that

Re: [lace] Lace - Tonder/Bucks

2007-04-04 Thread Barbara Joyce
I'm not aware that Gunvor wrote any books. If I'm mistaken, please let me know titles, availability, etc. Thanks, Barbara I think it might encourage more sales of her books. Kate Henry Lowell Indiana USA - Original Message - From: Barbara Joyce [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: lace

Re: [lace] exhibition

2007-03-23 Thread Barbara Joyce
Oh and your pictures are quite racey G. I didn't see any of David's pictures. Did I miss seeing a link? I can only imagine exactly how David's rendition of this fungus is going to be superimposed over a drawing of a male nude! Yikes! Barbara Snoqualmie, WA USA - To unsubscribe send email

Re: [lace] Hedgehog

2007-03-16 Thread Barbara Joyce
Tiggy: Mrs. Tiggywinkle is a hedgehog, and our beloved mascot, who lives with her lace-making owner in Bainbridge Island, WA. Miss Tiggy now has a pal, Fuzzy-peg. I live reasonably near Bainbridge Island, WA. Can anyone tell me who Tiggy's owner is? I wonder if I know her! Barbara

Re: [lace] Washing and mangling linen lace

2007-03-14 Thread Barbara Joyce
I don't think so. Drinking water, depending on the labeling, can be nothing more than purified city water--such as City of Miami, Florida, drinking water. Bleagh! Sometimes it's spring water, better tasting, but still may have some minerals in it that wouldn't be good for Susan's purpose.

[lace] Misinformation

2007-03-04 Thread Barbara Joyce
Gentle Spiders, It has come to my attention that someone on the list (the identity of that person is unknown to me) has been discussing one of my recent posts with others, and has seriously misquoted what I said. I have been able to set the record straight with the one person who contacted me

Re: [lace] quiet list, and silk thread

2007-03-03 Thread Barbara Joyce
Hi Alice, How about Trebizond silk? I would be happy to send you a sample if that would help. Barbara Snoqualmie, WA USA On Saturday, March 03, 2007, at 07:52PM, Alice Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very quiet today. I was about to send a test message when the others came through. I

[lace] Posting for David

2007-03-02 Thread Barbara Joyce
Hi Everyone, David Collyer is still away on his month-long trip, and he sent me this message and asked me to post it for him. So here it is: Have finally managed to check my email in between monsoon storms. Could you please pass this message onto Arachne?

Re: [lace] New Ulrike Voelcker book

2007-02-28 Thread Barbara Joyce
Can anyone tell me about Mechlin Lace? Specifically how does its construction differ from other point ground laces, such as Bucks, Chantilly and Tønder? The lace looks to me somewhat like other point ground laces, but the web site that shows a couple of close-ups pf the new book shows a pricking

[lace] Update on David's Tønder Lace pages

2007-02-26 Thread Barbara Joyce
David sent me a couple of new scans of his progress before he left on his current trip. It's taken me a while to get around to posting these pictures, for which I apologize! Also, Christine sent a scan of a page from a booklet which shows the complete headside corner, not previously shown in any

Re: [lace] spangles for embroidery or lace

2007-02-23 Thread Barbara Joyce
Beth, I think what you're looking for is paillettes. I give you my enthusiastic recommendation for Denise Davis at Threadneedle Street, in Issaquah, WA. She is a one-woman phenomenon and will be able to fill your order with skill and speed. Here's the web page for her shop with the specific item

[lace] Re: What are you working on?

2007-02-22 Thread Barbara Joyce
I've certainly taken leave of my senses, and started on my first Binche piece (other than little samples), Campanula, designed by Kumiko Nakazaki, from her Collection 1. It has become an addiction--I don't want to do anything else, except maybe sleep and eat! Here's a scan of my currrent

Re: [lace] blog

2007-02-22 Thread Barbara Joyce
Sof, thank you so much for posting that URL. Although I couldn't make out most of the text, the pictures are wonderful, AND . . . There is a drawing of Point de Raccroc, which is the technique for joining strips of Chantilly lace together invisibly. I knew only that it was done with two threaded

[lace] David's Old Tønder Lace

2007-02-11 Thread Barbara Joyce
There's an update on David's page. URLs below. David, please tell us about what looks like a piece of clear plastic over some of the bobbins in the first photo. What is its purpose? Thanks, Barbara Snoqualmie, WA USA David's lace-large format photos for fast connections:

RE: [lace] bobbin holders and bags - Short

2007-02-04 Thread Barbara Joyce
Thank you, Noelene, for that suggestion! I've purchased a couple of pairs of 27 long shoelaces, and tried them out. They are wonderful! It's a little scary seeing all those bobbins and threads jumbled together, and kind of amazing when you untie the bow and straighten the shoelace to see all the

[lace] David's progress-Tønder

2007-02-02 Thread Barbara Joyce
An update to David's Tønder page. Original discussion: http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/OldLace/ David's lace with large images: http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/OldLace/david.html Same page with small images: http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/OldLace/david2.html Enjoy! Barbara Snoqualmie, WA

[lace] Update on David's Tønder lace-smaller images

2007-01-31 Thread Barbara Joyce
I've had a request for smaller images for those with dial-up connections. Rather than remove the large images, I've made an alternate page. You can access either from the original page http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/OldLace/ Or go straight to David's page, Large images:

[lace] Update on David's Tønder lace

2007-01-30 Thread Barbara Joyce
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 the page. That way, the newest pictures will load first, and you won't have to wait and scroll down, down,

Re: [lace] Lacemaking video

2007-01-25 Thread Barbara Joyce
The pixels may be large, but that voice is unmistakable! Holly Van Sciver demonstrating how to make a tally! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA US Sorry about the pixels. Webshots did that enlargement. It is a small still camera video. I can't figure how to reduce the size so it looks better

[lace] David's Old Tønder Lace

2007-01-23 Thread Barbara Joyce
A new picture showing David's progress after one week (four days of which were spent out of town). http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/OldLace/david.html Barbara - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL

Re: [lace] Catalogues and ISBN's

2007-01-20 Thread Barbara Joyce
You can definitely overcome this problem, but I do it a little differently. In Excel, as Jo says, select the area where the problem is. You might want to select the entire column in which the ISBN numbers will appear. You do this by putting your cursor in the cell where the column letter appears,

Re: [lace] Website Withof and Bedfordshire

2007-01-18 Thread Barbara Joyce
For those who admire Withof lace and want more eye candy, you might enjoy the pictures of Yvonne's lace taken at a class held by Lacemakers of Puget Sound in 2004. http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/withof/ Barbara Snoqualmie, WA USA I have just visited the website of Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof

[lace] David's Old Tønder Lace page-Update

2007-01-15 Thread Barbara Joyce
David has begun his lace, and he sent me two photos, so that we can watch his progress. There is a link on the old page http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/OldLace/ Or you can go directly to the new page http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/OldLace/david.html What an undertaking! David, I applaud you.

Re: [lace] Lace corners - circular lace

2007-01-12 Thread Barbara Joyce
And relating to Jo's comments, Clay's comments and Alice's comments, it's important to keep in mind that there are different ways of joining, depending on the type of lace one is making, and perhaps even the lacemaker's preferences. In the continental laces, such as Flanders and Binche, for

[lace] Update to Old Tønder Lace page

2007-01-12 Thread Barbara Joyce
I've added a nice, sharp photo of the same lace we've been looking at--this is a photo I took of one of Gunvor's samples last June when she was in Portland. I think it shows the filling in the flowers quite clearly. http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/OldLace/ Barbara Snoqualmie, WA USA - To

Re: [lace] Re: Question re Old Toender Pricking

2007-01-11 Thread Barbara Joyce
. That may be true for a purist, but for most purposes, I think it would be fine, and it's in English. Hope this helps give you an idea of the lace, Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Where we have snow today! Lots of it! :-( Thank you for this brilliant thread of lace and pictures. This type

Re: [lace] Question re Old Toender Pricking - Books

2007-01-11 Thread Barbara Joyce
Jeri said: From Jeri: The Nissen Book #3 still shows as out-of-print at Van Sciver (USA), but ask your dealer, and maybe you can get it. My copy from Van Sciver in 2005 was $45. Van Sciver does have the English translation by Karen Hansen Thompson for $15. It is text only, on 8 1/2 x 11

Re: [lace] OIDFA Point Ground Book

2007-01-11 Thread Barbara Joyce
this publication. It's worth every Euro! Barbara (whose last name is Joyce) Snoqualmie, WA USA It's still available for 20 Euros. See: http://www.oidfa.com/index%20en.htm On Thursday, January 11, 2007, at 05:42 PM, Barbara Joyce wrote: Regarding another book(let) we've been discussing recently

Re: [lace] Re: Question re Old Toender Pricking

2007-01-11 Thread Barbara Joyce
I thought of another difference between Bucks and Tønder. In Bucks as you work from the lace into the headside, after you cross the gimp, you twist the workers (twice?) before working through the headside passives. Likewise, after you've made the picot, you work back through the passives and

Re: [lace] Antique Toender Pattern

2007-01-10 Thread Barbara Joyce
that you'd like put on this page, please send them to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]. I'll post here each time I update the page, so you can see new additions. Thanks David, for starting a very interesting and educational discussion! http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/OldLace/ Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA

Re: [lace] Re: Question re Old Toender Pricking

2007-01-10 Thread Barbara Joyce
Hi again everyone, More info added to the page--be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom. This has been a lot of fun and very educational. Keep 'em coming! http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/OldLace/ Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing

Re: [lace] Question re Old Toender Pricking

2007-01-07 Thread Barbara Joyce
David emailed a scan of the portion of his pricking that he is asking about. Here's the URL: http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/tonderdetail.jpg I'll be interested to hear what other ideas we can come up with for the treatment of the center of the flower. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Dear

Re: [lace] IOLI Convention- Tulsa

2007-01-06 Thread Barbara Joyce
definitely still grieving over Gunvor's death. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Dear Gentle Spiders, In the beautiful IOLI Bulletin that arrived a couple of days ago, I noted that the dates given in the Proposed Convention Schedule are off one day. Saturday is 28 July and subsuquent dates

Re: [lace] Question re Old Toender Pricking

2007-01-06 Thread Barbara Joyce
and put it on a website for us to see? If you don't have access to web space, feel free to scan or photograph the pricking and email it to me. I would be glad to put it up for others to take a look at and make suggestions. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Dear Friends, I am spending a couple of days

Re: [lace] Newbie questions

2006-12-23 Thread Barbara Joyce
hang in the extra bobbin. I hope this is clear! Happy Holidays to all, and Happy New Year! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Happy holidays to all! I finished making my second ornament ever and want to make more. I have some questions: - How do you calculate how much thread to wind

Re: [lace] Threads and pins

2006-11-14 Thread Barbara Joyce
but might eventually work its way slightly diagonal. Is this really a problem/risk? If so, how can I avoid it? Thanks, Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Hi - while I would agree with this description for a flat, bolster, block or cookie pillow, it is very difficult to put cover cloths front

Re: [lace] Threads and pins

2006-11-14 Thread Barbara Joyce
more in at the bottom. Does this work? Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Barbara Joyce said about using a roller with a looped pricking... Here's my question: I've been cautioned that with this method there is a risk that the pricking might not stay exactly vertical but might

Re: [lace] moved websites

2006-11-08 Thread Barbara Joyce
the complete URL. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA I supposed the following websites are moved, where are they gone so I can update my list of bobbin lace websites? http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/ http://homepage.mac.com/jeanbarrett/ Jo Falkink http://www.xs4all.nl/~falkink/lace/newlinks

Re: [lace] Alternative Silk Thread

2006-10-28 Thread Barbara Joyce
Davis. Shipping charges are quite reasonable. Barbara Joyce No affiliation, just a very satisfied customer Having just posted a message asking if anyone can translate French to English for a Cluny pattern for me I am now asking if anyone else has worked any of the patterns in the same book

Re: [lace] Lace with paper strings

2006-10-24 Thread Barbara Joyce
can answer your question and/or mine! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA I'm just starting the sunflower from Eva Kortelahti's book Bobbin Lace with Paper Strings. Has anyone worked something from this book? For those who haven't seen these designs, they have cut lengths of twisted, coloured

Re: [lace] TableMate advantage.- 2

2006-10-18 Thread Barbara Joyce
Yes, but the smaller one fits in my old, hardside suitcase for airline travel! I've taken it with me to several distant conventions, and I've been thrilled to have it with me! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA In a message dated 10/18/06 6:21:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [lace] TONDER LACE PINS

2006-10-12 Thread Barbara Joyce
/International/Denmark.html. For an interesting discussion about How to Select a Pin, go to http://www.vansciverbobbinlace.com/Pins.html and scroll down to that title, below the listing of pins. Enjoy your class! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA I just have a quick question or two. What type

Re: [lace] sad news

2006-10-10 Thread Barbara Joyce
students is a gift that I will always cherish. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA It is with deep sadness that I have to tell the list that Gunvor Jorgensen, well known lace teacher, passed away this morning at home after a brief illness. Regina Haring - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL

Re: [lace] lace Christmas cards

2006-09-21 Thread Barbara Joyce
the Internet Web Page Baton to someone else. I hope someone does decide to post pictures, as many of us enjoy seeing all the beautiful and creative lace designs that are exchanged. And may I be the first to wish you all a Merry Christmas 2006! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Hi Sue

Re: [lace] Prickings for workshops

2006-09-16 Thread Barbara Joyce
different techniques. Although Gunvor was born and grew up in Denmark, she has been in this country for many years and speaks fluent English. If you ever have a chance to take a class from her, by all means do! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA I've been having a discussion with some Australian

Re: [lace] Finished garter

2006-08-18 Thread Barbara Joyce
Not only a beautiful job on a beautiful piece of lace, but what a clever and original way to turn the lace into a beautiful garter. Your step-sister is very lucky! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Hi all, Hoorah, I've just finished making a whole yard of two and a hlaf inch wide Bucks

Re: [lace] Fan Making

2006-08-10 Thread Barbara Joyce
that are approximately the right size for this pattern? Does anyone know of any sources for pretty fan sticks? (I know I can re-size the pattern, but I'd really rather get sticks that fit it--or are at least close--can you blame me?) ;-) Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA - To unsubscribe send

[lace] Photos gone bye-bye! :-(

2006-08-02 Thread Barbara Joyce
I hope everyone who was interested got to see the table ribbon photos. I received a message from Debra Jenny instructing me to remove them from the Internet, and I have done so. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe

Re: [lace] IOLI arachne luncheon and convention (long)

2006-07-31 Thread Barbara Joyce
Your wish is my command! Pictures are not of excellent quality, but you'll get the idea http://web.mac.com/bejoyce Click on Start Slideshow or click on each picture for an enlargement. Enjoy! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA I wish you all could have seen the entertainment. They were

Re: [lace] RE:IOLI Table ribbon contest

2006-07-30 Thread Barbara Joyce
it a stunning success! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Has anyone heard yet (or are any convention attendees back online) and can share whose table ribbon reigns supreme? Like Alice (and other non-convention attendees), I'm dying of curiosity to know the contest results. Cheers, Helen, in hot

Re: [lace] Convention, Money

2006-07-17 Thread Barbara Joyce
Do we exchange our US $ for Cdn $ at the Montreal airport? Thanks, Barbara Some of the teachers have asked for payment of supplies in US $. Presumably the friend will be paying for accommodation with credit card, which will be charged in Cdn $ and converted by the credit card company.

Re: [lace] Dear Abby

2006-06-12 Thread Barbara Joyce
and federal estate taxes (if any). A letter left with a Will doesn't have the same legal requirement that a given item must go to a specific recipient--the letter is simply the decedent's request--but the items listed in the letter don't fall under the same appraisal and tax requirements. Barbara Joyce

Re: [lace] IOLI /Montreal

2006-06-11 Thread Barbara Joyce
side, and you'll be able to find both of the silks you're looking for. She has a toll-free number (1-800-998-5945) FOR ORDERS for US residents and takes Visa and MasterCard, as well as checks and money orders. Truly, I cannot recommend this shop highly enough. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA

Re: [lace] Lace pillow maker? on ebay

2006-05-26 Thread Barbara Joyce
said to her friend, My father used to do that! I replied, Your father made bobbin lace?!?! She said, No, he tatted! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] UK lacemakers pleaseJean in Poole

2006-05-15 Thread Barbara Joyce
the heart. It does use some of the same braid designs as the hummingbird. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Thank you Jean, I didn't know if it was available in this country although I couldn't find it on the google stuff. I would love to do the hummingbird that has been shown by a couple

Re: [lace] Re: Milanese DVD pattern

2006-05-15 Thread Barbara Joyce
is a completely different pattern and about 3 inches across. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA The Louise Colgan Milanese DVD is a training lesson on how to do Milanese lace. The pattern worked in the video (and comes with it) is the Hummingbird. It is the only pattern on the video. However

Re: [lace] lace pictures

2006-05-15 Thread Barbara Joyce
Well done, Jenny! Both the lace and the slideshow/album. You've come a long way in a very short time. Good for you! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Hi folks I have not been able to sleep tonight so thought I would have a go at making a picture album/slideshow of my lace efforts from start

Re: [lace] UK lacemakers please

2006-05-14 Thread Barbara Joyce
to them should give you the info you need. For anyone who hasn't heard about this DVD, here's my web page with a scan of my little bird http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/hummingbird/. If you can cross and twist, you can make this design! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Does anyone know where I might

Re: [lace] Thread for 's Gravensmoer lace

2006-04-13 Thread Barbara Joyce
a yard or two of it, and it will promptly appear on her web site in an addendum. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA I recently acquired a copy of 's-Gravenmoerse Kant by Tiny Bruins and Hanneke Troost. Throughout, they refer to using Egyptian cotton 50/3, but according to my copy of Thread

Re: [lace] Bucks Lace Postcard Inquiry from Nicky in Suffolk

2006-03-30 Thread Barbara Joyce
I'd love to see it, too! Is someone going to put it on a website? Assuming there's no copyright involved, if no one else is going to post it, I would be happy to put it on my web site for all to see. If you'd like me to do that, please email the scan to me! Barbara Joyce [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [lace] Re: Reconstruction of Old Laces

2006-03-19 Thread Barbara Joyce
And in addition, if (as a seller) you have a PayPal account set up that accepts credit card payments, you pay the same fees to PayPal even if your buyer pays with cash, via a direct transfer from his checking account. Which really bites! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Sorting through all

Re: [lace] Re Stamp raffle

2006-03-18 Thread Barbara Joyce
collecting shop will have something similar. Malvary, I did a google search stamp collecting supplies ottawa and came up with http://www.iankimmerly.com/index.php. Hope this helps, Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Lorri Ferguson wrote: This has inspired me to pursue a project of framing my

Re: [lace] Re Stamp raffle

2006-03-18 Thread Barbara Joyce
, lick one half and stick it on your stamp, then lick the other side and stick it on the page. By doing so, you have disturbed the gum on the back of the stamp, and it is no longer NH in stamp collector parlance - never hinged. Use the mounts to treat your stamps kindly! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie

Re: [lace] Further steps in Honiton Lace

2006-03-15 Thread Barbara Joyce
Jenny, Thanks so much for posting this. I have been wanting a copy of this book for a long time. I am happy to report that I won it today, and I can't wait until it arrives on this side of the pond (and all the way across the US). Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA I don't know if anyone

Re: [lace] Bookmark patterns

2006-03-13 Thread Barbara Joyce
However, April's booklets contain only a photograph of each bookmark and the prickings. No instructions, no working diagrams. So probably not ideal for a beginner. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Ellen, April Lind of April's Bobbins has 2 small booklets of bookmark patterns. Self

[lace] Lacemakers of Puget Sound - WAS Oops! Sorry

2006-03-13 Thread Barbara Joyce
can make sure someone will be there and ready to help you. There is an email link on the page (it comes to me!). We love to have visitors! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA I'm sorry, I didn't even think about putting my location in. I'm from St. Louis, MO and will be returning there soon

Re: [lace] Helpful cheap tools

2006-03-07 Thread Barbara Joyce
. Barbara Joyce, who never, ever breaks a thread ;-) Bev wrote:There is an unfortunate disadvantage to the stability of the hackle pliers - you do need strong fingers to open them. V. frustrating if the fingers are affected, such as with arthritis :( This is true. But there are different

Re: [lace] Tallies/ Leaves

2006-02-28 Thread Barbara Joyce
So, dear Clay, please tell all of us--How do you make a leaf and how do you make a tally? Barbara Having JUST taken a class with Christine Springett with the specific goal to learn to make a respectable leaf, (mission accomplished!), I can report that while I initially struggled to make a

Re: [lace] Tonder book

2006-02-22 Thread Barbara Joyce
, sure, I'll ship to the US. I don't know why they limit themselves, when, as Alice wrote, the selling price goes way up when they open their sale to the rest of the world. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Alice wrote: I've been shopping for a Tonder book since I wish to take a class

Re: [lace] cleaning laces

2006-02-06 Thread Barbara Joyce
If it's any help, the chemical composition of Orvus is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. In the US, this formulation is also used to wash horses, and can be purchased in big buckets at feed stores. Orvus is PG's brand name for this formulation. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Hello all spiders, I

Re: [lace] Need help with identifying a bobbin winder

2006-02-02 Thread Barbara Joyce
the winder, but it will be fun to see it! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Hi, I recently have acquired what I believe to be an antique bobbin winder. I'm sure it is missing a piece (like a mini-skein holder or something? Would anyone be willing to let me send them pictures to see if you could

[lace] The Lace-Maker magnets are available!

2006-02-02 Thread Barbara Joyce
an order. I sure hope they have tons of them in stock, because I think they're going to get some orders! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Dear Mrs Joyce Thank you for your email enquiry dated 27 January: We would advise that the cost of 1 magnet 'The Lace-Maker' would be GBP2.00 The airmail

Re: [lace] Re: lacemaker-magnet

2006-01-26 Thread Barbara Joyce
who wants one. Depending, of course, on what that minimum order would be. Ten, yeah sure. Fifty, maybe. 1,000--Nope! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA On Jan 26, 2006, at 12:12, Ilske Thomsen wrote: At our Kunsthalle I found a magnet with The lace-maker from Caspar Netscher

Re: [lace] IOLI Bulletin - question

2006-01-11 Thread Barbara Joyce
38 and 42. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Wreath Boxes - Again!

2005-12-29 Thread Barbara Joyce
other (assuming no projects on them), and the lip snaps on nicely. Pricey at $20, but with a 40% off coupon, not a bad deal. The only real problem is where to store such a large container. I'm working on solving that one! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL

Re: [lace] Russian lace album

2005-12-22 Thread Barbara Joyce
certainly no expert, but they look like bobbin lace to me! It will be interesting to see how much it goes for. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA - Original Message - From: Laurie Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lace@arachne.com Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 8:55 AM Subject: [lace

[lace] Christmas Card Exchange page updates

2005-12-22 Thread Barbara Joyce
for setting up the exchange and the web page. You're all most welcome! Enjoy, and Happy Holidays to all, Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Christmas Card Exchange Page is Up!

2005-12-16 Thread Barbara Joyce
card before visiting the site. And now, here it is for your viewing enjoyment: http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/arachne2005/ Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to all! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace

Re: [lace] card exchange

2005-12-14 Thread Barbara Joyce
Janice Blair wrote: I am looking forward to Barbara telling us when we can go look at the cards. They sound so wonderful that my simple creation will pale in comparison, but we mustn't make it look hard for the newbies to contribute to an exchange by working such wonders of lace that it puts

Re: [lace] ornament scans

2005-12-13 Thread Barbara Joyce
Hi Lynn, Alice made a color photocopy of your ornaments and mailed it to me for the web site. I've scanned the copy and it came out quite well. If you have a digital scan of them, it would be fine for you to send it to me. If not, I can use what I have. My email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED].

Re: [lace] Christmas Card Exchange web site

2005-12-10 Thread Barbara Joyce
that if I offended or embarrassed anyone by posting the list of names of the lacemakers who had sent me scans, I certainly want to apologize. Since the names will be on the web site, along with the lace, in a couple of weeks, it never occurred to me that anyone would object. Sorry! Barbara Joyce

[lace] Christmas Card Exchange web site

2005-12-09 Thread Barbara Joyce
Joyce Tamara Duvall Pam Mattioli Carol Melton Annelore Stone Debbie Mouzon Karen Butler Lisa Thompson Ilske Thomsen Anne Nicholas Janice Blair Nova Pate Alice Howell Andrea Lamble Real eye candy coming! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL

Re: [lace] card exchange

2005-12-05 Thread Barbara Joyce
you so much for organizing this year's exchange. What fun! :-) Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Bev, I know the deadline is tomorrow for the card exchange, and I have sent and received my cards already, but I cannot find the email that I know I saved regarding the email

[lace] Matching Thread Size and Pricking

2005-12-02 Thread Barbara Joyce
/threadsize/threadsize.html Brenda, thank you, thank you, thank you for this terrific information! Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [lace] Re: Danish translation, please?

2005-11-29 Thread Barbara Joyce
Thank you Aage, for that further bit of information. It fills in the final missing bit of information as to the difference between gangpar and hakpar. I love Tonder lace, and this is such a beautiful, gorgeous design! Thanks again to all who responded to my inquiry. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA

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