RE: [lace] Fwd: Modisty panel
As I read the replies to this question a thought popped into my head. Why not purchase a fine knit camisole and add a band of lace across the top. Naturally, you could alter the neckline to work with the lace you have done. I think it would sit best with the top in question and could be used with other garments as well. Darlene Wainwright darlen...@xplornet.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
RE: [lace] Shawl finished
Thanks so much for sharing the picture. It is an amazing piece, I love everything about it. What did you use for a pillow as it seems so wide? Darlene Wainwright darlen...@xplornet.com -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Agnes Boddington Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 4:54 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Shawl finished Last night I finished a Torchon shawl for my daughter for Christmas. When I started it 2 moths ago, I was not sure whether it would be for Christmas 2011 or 2012, but I did it, and am quite pleased with the result. The material was a mixture of alpaca wool, silk and rayon in lace weight. Not the easiest to work with at it is very slippy and I used standard English bobbins with spangles. I have uploaded some photos on Webshots in the Arachne album. Go to : webshots; log in as Arachne 2003 and password is honiton. Back to my Chantilly practice pieces now. Agnes Boddington Elloughton UK, where we woke up to a light covering of snow this morning. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
RE: [lace] Steampunk
Good point about Steampunk, I agree it is an exception and that is really wonderful. I was thinking more in line of the 'average' younger person and what they wear to high school/college. Even many offices have very casual dress codes where quality isn't in sight. Darlene Wainwright darlen...@xplornet.com However, clearly, Steampunk is an exception, since the clothing is actually a work of art. Not since the Renaissance have people had as much regard for the Art of Dress as the Steampunkers. And it was in the era of the Renaissance that the need for serious embellishment like lace took root. I think that Steampunk has a sort of timeless quality so that one may comfortably add time consuming accessories without fear of style changes. And it appears that Steampunkers are not afraid to spend a lot of time crafting their attire. I don't think the people want instant results complaint about the current lack of interest in lacemaking applies here. I attended the Alexander McQueen show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where one of the most staggering aspects was the incredibly long lines of people waiting patiently to see it. I now realize that at least some of his styling was in sync with Steampunk. Wow. Devon - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
RE: [lace] Re: Sign of the times - call for action?
I've also been reading the comments on this subject with interest. I took up spinning and weaving in the '80s and when I looked at bobbin lace it seems too delicate for my growing kids and pets to be around. I did not have a room dedicated to my fibre craft so loom, wheel, sewing machine etc resided in the living room. It wasn't until the kids left home that I got my 'weaving room' which eventually nearly took over the house. None of my friends joined me in learning to weave. We were working women with kids and husbands so time was very short. I got up at 5 every morning to weave before going to work. I joined the local weaver's guild and nearly all the members did not have day jobs and few of the working ones had kids. This was the beginning of a time of women juggling family, home and jobs while we thought we were 'liberated'. Today, it is rare for a woman to be stay a home mom or wife so still time for one's own creative journey is short. I think the other reason is that fashion is fleeting. Women don't keep their clothes for any length of time so the idea of spending countless hours creating a trim is just not something they are interested in doing. Cheap imports have taken the appreciation of hand made goods from a lot of consumers. I sure don't see classic clothes woman will be keeping in their wardrobes for years anymore. Darlene Wainwright darlen...@xplornet.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
RE: [lace] Re: Sign of the times - call for action?
Susan Reishus wrote: Quilts make for a fun application, but wearable forms such as jewelry (and there are a few incredible books out there) I was wondering if you could give us some titles of books containing jewelry? I've got basic books and some from the 80s which I purchased from a senior who had stopped doing bobbin lace but haven't bought a book in awhile. I'd love to hear about one doing jewelry. Darlene Wainwright darlen...@xplornet.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
RE: [lace] Doris Southard
A weaving friend of mine was doing bobbin lace and I thought it wonderful but my life was too busy with a little granddaughter, big dogs etc. I couldn't see a bobbin lace pillow surviving without spills. Some years later I was helping a dear woman sell a whole lot of her fibre art materials including spinning, weaving, machine knitting items and tons of yarn. It was a huge job but we got it done. About a month later she phoned to say in her cleaning up to move to a smaller place she found a trunk with all her bobbin lace pillows, books, bobbins, bobbin winder and patterns. She had forgotten all about them in the bustle of moving. I figured the time had come to try this so I bought all the supplies from her. Included in these treasures was Doris Southard's book which included a personal message Betty and an autograph. I suspect Elizabeth had taken a bobbin lace class since at the time she did lace she lived in US. Most of her lace was done in classes. After receiving all the supplies I asked my weaving friend to show me how to do lace. She promised to do so the following weekend but since she and her husband were coming for dinner before that I begged instruction right away. Once I learned what a cross and a twist was about my instructor was Doris through her book. In weaving, I'm not much of a sample person but doing the samples in Doris' book was fun and educational. Doris, thank you so much for the hours of enjoyment you have provided to me along with the skills to move forward in doing lace. I owe my friend Elizabeth a great thank you for passing along all the needs to get going, a thank you to my weaving friend and especially to Doris as her lessons were invaluable. Darlene Wainwright darlen...@xplornet.com -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Lorelei Halley Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 1:14 PM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Doris Southard I agree with everything Lyn says about Doris. I have a profound reverence for her. She was so generous and helpful, beyond just writing the book. She invited me to visit her a few times and we talked lace all day for several days. As far as I am concerned, she is the Great Lady of American bobbin lace. Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
RE: [lace] Re: Tying thread on bobbins
I don't think painter's masking tape would leave a residue. I think I'd rather use a bobbin with some left over yarn and tie to that though. Darlene Wainwright darlen...@xplornet.com On 10/9/10, C Johnson cjohnson0...@comcast.net wrote: A piece of tape might leave some residue...not sure I like that idea...but worth pursuing. Thanks Susie - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
