I am having to reduce the size of my library --- Lace, knitting, etc.
Please go to http://athirstymind.com/dianez web site for the list of the books.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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MZ Lace is my Maine license plate. Note: MS Lace was already taken
around 2008 - anyone know who???
Diane Z
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endless
stitch possibilities. You can see it on
lace.lacefairy.com/Lace/ID/CarrickmacrossID.html
I'm sure there are some instructions in the web and some of the instruction
booklets are inexpensive.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine, USA
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and very a very beautiful and
varied country.
I do encourage everyone to attend the '16 OIDFA congress if they can. Our
tour there was wonderful and the Aussies were wonderful travel companions.
Hello to Annette from the USA and I'll see you in a few years!
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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trying to finish projects!
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
I don't have that
URL at my figertips either. The book does have two sculptural flowers
but the rest are borders or insertions - just incredibly gorgeous things!!
It's in French but the diagrams look pretty good for non-French readers
like me
% in
the long width. I'm assuming that it shrunk the same in the narrow
measurement.
So this may be some type of guide for torchon, linen size 50. I'm also
going to assume that other types of laces will have different proportions.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
USA
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stores. The winders now hold the stiff cardboard while the trim is being
wound. The winder shown could have wound the trim to the cardboard size and
then the cardboard was inserted inside for the shelf display.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine, USA
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wide and deep
as you like for your bobbin length. There would be fabric side extensions,
maybe 4 wide, to fold over the bobbins and prevent them from rolling out and
also opened for lacing. Also, with fabric, a pin could be used if needed to
hold them on the pillow for storage.
Diane Z
Lubec
Re Carriage Bolts: When I first tried lace making, supplies were difficult
to find so I used carriage bolts. But, they colored the thread, so coat
them first with some type of varnish.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine, USA
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which town. I would assume the heritage of the laces would be different
since Alsace was agricultural and Lorriane is higher elevation and currently
has manufacturing. I would like to find out also.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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I just googled Christina pillow lace. There are some very good ideas of how to
achieve the circle needed to move the bobbins, especially from Margo Walker in
Halifax. That's if you just want the mechanics - not the beauty of a real
Christina pillow.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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Thanks for the info on Scranton Lace. I googled to find out where the
episode might be airing - to no avail. I'd love to see it because I find
factories fascinating. A lace factory is chocolate frosting on the cake.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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This would be really great -- but I'm not computer literate enough to find
it on YouTube. I find wigs on lace news channgel -- but that's it. Can
someone help please with direct instructions?
Thanks,
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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Those Poppies are turning into just a beautiful work of art. What a
designer she was. I haven't seen the book so I look forward to seeing all
the other designs at the IOLI convention in August
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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Lovely, lovely scarf. The newspaper article really shows it so much better
than the other pictures -- AND we get to see David in person! (nice sweater
David)
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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-- but they are so very pretty and easy to tie up in orderly groups.
Maybe someone can loan you a group of the square ones to try out.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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. But to be bilingual, in this age, is
such an asset to life.
At least this is what I think,
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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This reply may be too on topic. But to read Susan's reply below, with a
different object in mind, is absolutely hilarious. Thanks for giving me a
great laugh and I hope I'm not the only one with a deviant mind.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
USA
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In the US the Hawthorne tree has thorns about an inch. I have one so I see
if I can struggle through the wild roses this weekend and take a look. I
don't think the tree is in good shape as it has old man's beard moss growing
all over it. If I get there, I'll clip the thorns.
Diane Z
Lubec
is very slick. If this is the case, I redo the knot,
and pull on the ends of one thread, then the ends of the other thread, just
adjusting and setting the knot somewhat. Sometimes this sets it in place.
Good luck,
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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Yours with frozen fingers just from putting out bird food this morning.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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Margot Walker
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2011 7:01 AM
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Subject: [lace] Framing bobbins
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http://mirecki.50webs.com/briefe/huete.html
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tools from the past. The problem is that it's all for sale -- plan a
lot of browsing hours.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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Re my direct reply to Lyn on Lace in Maine. There isn't much but
there is a textile organization with exhibit in Thomanson. Also a
great fiber store in Bath, Halcyon Yarn.
Lyn, my reply to you was blocked. If you wish the entire email,
please respond privately.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
the Atlantic Maritimes.
So do plan to try and attend the 2012 in Cane, France or 2014 in
Adelaide, Australia. Let me know when, and we'll link up.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine.
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I too noticed many original messages were not received. I thought it
was my server but maybe it has to do with the addressing to the Digest?
Any ideas anyone?
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
USA
On Jun 2, 2010, at 8:37 AM, Sue Babbs wrote:
I didn't see the original message arrive in my mailbox either
to rest a corner between my legs. The tilt didn't work out too
well for good tension. :) The next bag is going to fit across my
knees. I've been thinking about some pull outs to make a broader
base, put that may overdo it. Anyone with any suggestions?
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
On May 20, 2010
My wonderful? computer just deleted all the previous kept year's
messages (yesterday) including the Tatra information. I would
appreciate if someone would reply with the web site address. I didn't
have the time to really have a good look.
Thanks,
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
USA
Thanks for the information of your new postings. Unfortunately, I
cannot find your website any longer. Could you please give us the url?
Thanks
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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with organza and then free motion machine sewed
together to create a new piece of fabric.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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Tess -- Thank you so much. I've seen variations of this way of doing
leaves -- but you have made the actions so very clear and
understandable.
Thank you,
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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Thanks for the reference to Lenka Suchanek's web site. I haven't
viewed her work for quite a few years and it is now taken in a larger
size direction and is just fabulous art.
DianeZ
Lubec, Maine
On Aug 12, 2009, at 12:08 PM, Debora Lustgarten wrote:
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Re travel in Arachne. Personally I love the travel information.
Please keep writing about your travel experiences but be sure to
include some lace so it is acceptable to the list.
Thanks,
Diane Z
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If there is any one in the area who would like to meet up with him and
explore the collection, please email me off line and I'll forward the
contact information.
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Thank you for your message. I have just spent an enjoyable time looking at
your wonderful website and going through all the links.
I really enjoyed the freedom of your lace expression.
Diane Zierold
Lubec, Maine
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Thank you Jo for providing the links. I did look for the google listing and
got very well lost in the vast volume.
On the Japanese web site -- the Chicken was extremely well designed and a
delight to analyze.
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I bought and used the bobbins with the cup hooks on the top. I bought them
from Lenka with the kits in the early days since I don't remember seeing cup
hooks on the side.
The result was that the tops broke off of 1/3 of the bobbins. I rewound the
wire on regular bobbins with the widest shank
Tamara, thanks for the Cal Lane NY Times article. Not only was the lacy
spade intriguing, but the article was about sharing, contributing, and
caring for artists. A wonderful beginning to our 2008 New Year.
Happy New Year Everyone
Diane Zierold
Lubec, Maine
Thank you for letting us know. I think this will expose lace to so many
more people -- especially those who aren't interested in any craft or
needlework.
Diane Zierold
Lubec, Maine
Subject: [lace] lace fence going into production
http://www.demakersvan.com/
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My dear Lacemakers,
I think you have the beginnings of a fabulous new genre of movies.
Since I started in North Hollywood and ended up in Maine, on my next trek
west to Bangor, I shall stop in on Stevey Baby and consult with him. I
really think Devon can both write and star!
On a lace note,
the different colors will be hidden behind the braid.
Thanks for all the help
Diane Zierold
Lubec, Maine
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I took Jane Atkinson's Logarithmic Lace class at Ithaca. This was an
exceptional class. Not only was the information wonderful and a new way of
looking at lace (for me), Jane is a wonderful teacher with being able to
deal with each student not only on their project, but also on their
Congrats Miriam on your creativity. This is an email I'm going to save
because I never think of doing my local area in tape lace, only projects
which are too big and above my expertise. Maybe I'll be able to also do
something in tape lace. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Do you have
Thank you Sof for pointing out this website -- isn't it exciting!
He's a wonderful artist and designer. This is the first time in a while
that I have looked at every single thing in a website. Guess I'll have to
download in order to drool later.
Thanks again.
Diane Zierold
Lubec, Maine
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Thanks for all the information on London. I, too, will be spending 10 days
there beginning Dec. 30. I've made notes on all your information and hope
the dressmaking room will still be open at Kensington Palace.
Thanks for all the info.
Diane Zierold
Lubec, Maine
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Jeri,
Thank you for your report on Marian Powys. Especially for relating the
personal anecdotes. I've only known of Marian Powys as a lace dealer and
expert but your vignettes have added so much to normally dry history.
Thank you.
Diane Zierold
Lubec, Maine
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Thanks for all the info on the Canadian rebates. Although I only live 17
minutes from Canada (Campobello Island) I didn't know any of this
information -- now printed out and put into my IOLI Montreal folder.
Unfortunately, I can't get a rebate on the lobster or haddock in my tummy
when
Thanks Clay
I'll email Greet directly about the requirements for the course.
Thanks,
Diane Zierold
Lubec, Maine
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Just checking. I have not recevied Arachne mail for 2 days so I'm sending
this test.
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I will be traveling in Southern Italy (south of Napoli) from May 4 to the
16th.
At this time, I have a reference to Lace at a Shop, L'angolo del Ricamo in
Ragusa, Sicily and Mirabella Imbaccari: Mirabella Imbaccari, also in Sicily
(but that site would not load). So I must not be using the
I will be arriving in Athens late on May 17th. I plan to tour the city and
some of the lace sights that were listed in the Congress package and agoras
(markets I think) that are local. This will be before the classes start on
May 22.
If you are in Athens at the same time and would like to
Hello Arachne Historians,
I have received an original of the February 14 article on the lacemakers in
Kanyakumari, India from a friend.
I am not a historian and I already downloaded and printed this article for
my travel files (some day to India, I hope).
Therefore, if any serious
I so wish I could have participated -- even through my computer area is not
a good one to make lace. If others are willing, I would like once a month.
Many times, there are previous committments, as last Sunday was for me.
Just my vote.
Diane Zierold
Lubec, Maine
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There's an article in the last Piecework magazine on oya lace. I don't
think the directions are too good but the close up of the finished edge is
very good.
There are several books on Armenian lace on the market and the descriptions
are very good on how to make the knot.
I also took the
I have now seen 3 different Thistle Bookmarks in color: Patricia Dowden's
with very clear and warm colors, one at IOLI Convention in Harrisburg done
in pastels, and the one I made in brighter colors. Unfortunately, I left it
in a library book (I think) I've not seen it since. At I hope it's
And now, here it is for your viewing enjoyment:
http://homepage.mac.com/bejoyce/arachne2005/
And viewing enjoyment it is! The cards are quite wonderful and fill me with
Christmas Cheer.
Thanks Barbara for posting them for us.
A Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All
From very snowy,
As a lurker, I'll chime in on this one as I'm an ex bookcover maker.
Weronika, you're right in thinking that lace is too fragile to be wrapped
around the bottom of a book cover and slid over a shelf. So just skip the
edges!. When I had art, or fragile fabric to use for a turned edge (glued)
To add on to Alice Howell's advice of embroidery hoops for Coggeshall and
Liers:
I have some large hoops with a thumb screw probably from before 1950. I
think the good quality hoops were built to be adjustable for different
thicknesses of fabrics. I have a small oval one from my family, the
New Uses for old lace
American Vogue magazine, page 265, has a one page spread on a leather and
lace handbag priced at US$2,395.
Can someone identify the lace exactly? Looks like a sewn tape lace to me
and probably made in China or similar country.
Diane Zierold
Lubec, Maine
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Sue,
Your work is very, very beautiful. And it's wire!!! Just exquisite. Thank
you
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
Finally, something completely different--I have put up a webpage to show
off my
wire lace jewelry, at http://home.mindspring.com/~skl58/index.htm
Sue.
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the pillow gets tipped. The cost was $25.00. You should
be able to find it on their website.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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This is great -- how much more personal can you get wearing lace. Your
inspiration really sets the imagination going -- how about an all cloth
stitch head with all of the weavers having beads hung on the ends over the
ears and around the nape? Could it then be jeweled lace?
I would love to
I wanted to save a copy of the fence from New York Times May 8 picture. I
didn't do it yesterday and today, I can't get access to the slide show.
Did anyone copy the picture and, maybe, forward a copy to me?
I would greatly appreciate it.
Diane Zierold
Lubec, Maine
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OIDFA's USA treasurer is Margaret Suhm. The dues go to her and she
facilitates the money exchange. Her email is [EMAIL PROTECTED]Mail
address is 218 Via Del Cerrito, Encinitas, CA 92024.
I would just email her the check is coming for the dues and mail it off.
Diane Z
Lubec
I loved your descriptions, Devon.
The way you can empty the existing box and refill it with new images -- and
your descriptions are truly new images that provoke my brain!
Where can I sign up for THAT course?
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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I was told 10 years ago (by my lace supplier) that these had been
discontinued. If they are available somewhere, I would also like to know.
Diane Z
Lubec Maine
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Thank you for letting us know where we could see your work. The technique
is perfect and is an incredible piece of work. Bravo.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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Devon said:
How about having the young and beautiful design the lace that they would
feel comfortable wearing to trendy events and the old and patient can make
it.
That's probably how the new traditions start: Young thinking with the
quality and experience of the older artists.
Diane Z
Lubec
Plants and Flowers in Lace by Bridget Cook is on sale by Edward Hamilton
Bookseller in the US. This is a Batsford book, paperbound now at $7.95.
I would also like to wish all a very Happy Holiday Season and to thank
everyone for the wonderful lace help and information over the past year.
Diane
for a wonderful lace.
Diane Z
Lubec Maine
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Audrey's friend
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Sad news. Audrey Yingling's husband Bud died on October 18 after
complications from surgery.
If you would like to contact Audrey, she cam be reached at
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Elizabeth Kurella has a web site www.elizabethkurella.com where her books
are available. I also just googled her and there are a few listings of
shops that are carrying her books.
I just emailed Elizabeth and she said she would like to know if other people
would like any of her earlier books.
these actions separately as numbered
. You will feel the pull up your spine-- the tighter your muscles are, the
more the pull. Do 20 to 30 times. This is next best to a massage and much
better than stretching your head forward.
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for the techniques.
Janice -- thank you for the easy way of doing things. Now I'll really have
to attempt the mask -- it is so very special and thank you for designing it.
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine -- where the wind is blowing so hard the boats look like
they're tipping over.
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and pinned right on through it. You would think I would notice that the
vinyl wasn't pricked -- Oh well.
At IOLI I have just bought the horseshoe thingie and love it Haven't put a
pin through it yet!
Diane Z
Lubec, Maine
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