Re: [lace] Searching for lace events

2019-11-01 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
reconstructed and recovered during years Old Flemish laces. There are two books published on this respect: "Caroluskantjes" and "Naar de bron" Kind regards. Carolina de la Guardia www.carolgallego.com El 01/11/2019 a las 3:17, Alice Howell escribió: To help plan my trip

[lace] Season's Greetings

2018-12-22 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
Barcelona. Spain Carolina de la Guardia - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

Re: [lace] Trip to St. Gallen and Vienna

2018-11-26 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
Devon I visited the MAK now two years ago, and the lace room existed and a lot of exquisite laces were displayed: Brussels, Renaissance  Italian laces, Milanese, needle laces I had no problem in taking photos of all exhibited laces... It is true that I could not find any other Exhibition

Re: [lace] Identification

2018-11-01 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
Thank you Alex. A very interesting thought, with which I agree. Carolina de la Guardia Barcelona-Spain The same techniques were used throughout Europe, some of the Balkan states and in India in the 19th century. Unless there is proof of place of origin we need to consider lace names

Re: [lace] How did Arachne start?

2018-04-13 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
s who are no longer here. Kind regards and a Happy Anniversary for all of us! Carolina de la Guardia Barcelona -Spain- www.carolgallego.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. Pho

[lace] Season's Greetings

2017-12-20 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
year 2018. http://carolgallego.com/2017/11/05/seasons-greetings/ Greetings from Barcelona. Spain Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

Re: [lace] Lace Express

2017-03-13 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
. Probably, the decision is not only for personal reasons but for the little respect that nowadays exists regarding copyright too, which is really discouraging. Greetings from Barcelona Carolina de la Guardia www.carolgallego.com Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com 2017-03-13 13:49

Re: [lace] What constitutes Gros Point?

2017-03-02 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
://chambredescouleurs.france-i.com/8542 Regards from Barcelona. Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com 2017-03-02 14:17 GMT+01:00 <devonth...@gmail.com>: > But as this piece is dated to the 17th century, would the term Point de > Venise be appropriate? Is Point de Venise a

[lace] Season's Greetings

2016-12-21 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
Hi all, Warmest greetings from Barcelona and every good wish for the next year 2017 to all. Link to Postcard 2016 https://youtu.be/ymbwTJ-uCBE Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com (renewing my site) - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

Re: [lace] Category for Tenerife or Ruedas

2016-06-30 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
ique was carried to South America by Spanish people, and there it has evolved and has taken its own characteristics. ​I hope this has not become too extensive, and it could be understandable​ ​Greetings from Barcelona. Spain​ Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com 2016-06-

[lace] Knipling's Festival in Tonder

2016-06-23 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
If you have any problem to watch the video on my web, there is also a You Tube version at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8q2rME9NSQ=share Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Knipling's Festival in Tonder

2016-06-23 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
participation that maybe would you like to see. http://www.carolgallego.com/2015/tonder_festival.html Enjoy! Kind regards from Barcelona. Spain Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] lace day in Spain

2016-01-21 Thread carolina de la Guardia
Km. from Girona. Up to 2.000 lacemakers is expected to participate and more than 40 lace vendors coming from the other areas of Spain and Europe. ...Tamara, glad to read you again in Arachne. Carolina de la Guardia www.carolgallego.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing t

[lace] lace day in Spain

2016-01-21 Thread Carolina De La Guardia
from Girona. Tamara, glad to read you again in Arachne. Carolina Carolina de la Guardia www.carolgallego/com Witch Stitch Lace/Hinojosa lace - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.c

[lace] Lace Day in Ripoll-Spain

2016-01-21 Thread carolina de la Guardia
Km. from Girona. Up to 2.000 lacemakers is expected to participate and more than 40 lace vendors coming from the other areas of Spain and Europe. ...Tamara, glad to read you again in Arachne. Carolina de la Guardia www.carolgallego.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing t

[lace] problems with AOL

2016-01-21 Thread carolina de la Guardia
from the spam file, and now my own mails from the trash ! I am thinking in subscribing to the list under other e-mail... Again, excuse me.. Carolina de la Guardia www.carolgallego.com (Ps. Now, to confirm that this mail has reached you, I will review the trash folder!) - To unsubscribe send

[lace] Fwd: Season s Greetings 2016

2015-12-24 Thread carolina de la Guardia
.com/2015/navidad2015cOK.mp4> Greetings from Barcelona. Spain. Carolina de la Guardia www.carolgallego.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://www.flick

[lace] Bookmark

2015-06-25 Thread La
Dear Rita, Wow!!! What a great bookmark!  I have never received a netted or knotted one. The colors are so beautiful! I will remember you fondly when I see it. It's already in use on my summer reading. Best,Laura SandisonNew Mexico, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace] June 21 International Lace Day

2015-06-15 Thread carolina de la Guardia
I have received the information from Rina Wijnen, member of the lace Association in Nederland Kantklos. rinawij...@kantklos.nl www.kantklos.nl I understand it is going to be hold a demo lace day at the Museum Kantfabriek in Horst. Kind regards Carolina de la Guardia Barcelona.Spain El 15/06

Re: [lace] teaching

2015-04-30 Thread La
It's still April 30 here in the US, also our National Poem in your Pocket day!  I just printed this out and put it in the drawer of my roller pillow. Thank you for your writing Noelene!!!  As Always,Laura SandisonNew Mexico, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

Re: [lace] big offering of laces on Ebay

2015-02-20 Thread La
 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 like that before. Thanks, Jane in Vermont, USA Hi Jane,I also love this design.  I may have

Re: [lace] Season's Greetings

2014-12-28 Thread La
I haven't been able to access my email lately, but wanted to thank Noelene for her lovely Christmas card and collection of poems! The card is quite lovely, with a lace figure and pretty sparkles on the front. We are so lucky to have Noelene share her poetry with us!  Thank you Noelene! Laura

[lace] Season's Greetings

2014-12-22 Thread carolina de la Guardia
, wishing you a great year 2015, plenty of time to dedicate to our beloved laces. http://www.carolgallego.com/NADAL2014/nadal2014web.html Kind regards Carolina de la Guardia www.carolgallego.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] AOL mails

2014-10-30 Thread carolina de la Guardia
account id. had problems. Since then, only the ones who come with AOL capital letters, go to spam folder. Why, I do not know. This is the case of Jeri and Devon and today Laceandbits. So..I always check the spam folder. Greetings from Barcelona. Carolina de la Guardia www.carolgallego.com

[lace] AOL mails

2014-10-30 Thread carolina de la Guardia
. Carolina de la Guardia www.carolgallego.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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

[lace] This is a test mail. Not related with lace

2014-10-30 Thread Carolina De La Guardia
Sorry to post this to the list for a once time. I am sending this mail directly from the server in order to establish if the problem comes from AOL or from Thunderbird mail program. Carolina de la Guardia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] Escher designs

2014-09-02 Thread carolina de la Guardia
remembers Escher designs: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204508661018992set=a.4189948789458.2176679.1306761032type=1 Kind regards from Barcelona Carolina de la Guardia www.carolgallego.com El 02/09/2014 9:41, Joke Sinclair escribió: Looking at the salamander picture reminded me

Re: [lace] Help with sewing with thread/Structure of Threads for Lace by Ballantyne

2014-08-30 Thread carolina de la Guardia
Dear Jeri. This is something I never thought before. I used to contemplate the twist of the thread when winding bobbins, not when sewing... A big thank you again, your knowing and help to this list is invaluable. Kind regards from a sunny and very hot Barcelona, Spain Carolina de la Guardia

[lace] Michel Jourde patterns

2014-08-27 Thread carolina de la Guardia
One of my favourite designers too I am very sad to hear about his death Regards Carolina de la Guardia www.carolgallego.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

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

2014-05-21 Thread carolina de la Guardia
It is being a very interesting thread. I am learning not only lace technique but also English language Following the thread of DevonI wander what about plural: lace- makers? Kind Regards. Carolina de la Guardia Barcelona. Spain El 21/05/2014 14:58, dmt11h...@aol.com escribió: So

Re: [lace] Footside

2014-04-23 Thread carolina de la Guardia
Perhaps it has something to do with the encoding characters or the language keyboard. I can read all the mail but some characters appear changed... Carolina de la Guardia El 23/04/2014 10:36, Alex Stillwell escribió: Hi Arachnids I have been asked a question. ‘Which laces have

[lace] account hacked

2014-04-23 Thread carolina de la Guardia
from carolgall...@aol.com with spam. I am sorry for this, I have changed my password and I hope it will be enough to stop it. In the meantime, please forgot and throw to trash all the stuff from carolgall...@aol.com Thanks. Carolina de la Guardia www.carolgallego.com - To unsubscribe send email

Re: [lace] lace conservation supplies on Pinterest

2014-04-03 Thread La
Perfect, Laurie!    Even if we only have a small piece or two, your instructions make it easier for us to keep those treasures special.  The care one puts into the piece reminds the owner of how precious the lace is.   Laura Sandison New Mexico   - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] Research for Future Lace Scholars

2014-02-13 Thread La
Dear Jeri and All,   I'm also a huge fan of Laurie Waters Lace News and reports.  She is very thorough with her reporting and it's a wonderful treasure for all of us. Regarding the collection of items and ephemera, our guild tends to get the local lacemaker pieces. There are few lacemakers in our

Re: [lace] Love in Bloom Valentine Patterns at www.LaceCurator.info

2014-01-30 Thread La
Dear Elizabeth,   Thank you so much for sharing these!  The patterns are great and so timely.  The piece is lovely, and I love that you have popped out the individual hearts. It's nice to see the individual motifs that make up a larger design.   Keep inspiring and teaching us! Laura Sandison New

[lace] Season Greetings

2013-12-25 Thread carolina de la Guardia
an Ipad: http://www.carolgallego.com/files/nadal2013.mp4 And...a very Happy New Year 2014 Carolina de la Guardia Cloudy day in Barcelona-Spain http://www.carolgallego.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help

Re: [lace] Lace for iPad

2013-12-07 Thread carolina de la Guardia
to provide reference up to 60 individual styles of lace, their historical and geographical context as well as their features. And, one of the most important thing is that pictures are excellent. Thanks for the work! Carolina de la Guardia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[lace] Nice Lace Meeting

2013-11-04 Thread La
I wanted to let everyone know how special it is to have a nice lace group!  Besides Arachne, I really enjoy my local guild.  The ladies are so wonderful! We had a small meeting yesterday but were fortunate to have 2 newish members and 2 long-time, greatly missed members in attendance.  It's so

Re: [lace] question for metallic thread jewellery

2013-10-11 Thread La
Although it may lose a little of the lacey effect, you could mount the piece to a thin strip of ultra suede to keep it off of the skin.  There are many pretty colors, including a nude/skin tone.   Laura New Mexico, USA From: Bev Walker walker.b...@gmail.com To:

Re: [lace] Lace balloons

2013-08-29 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
Here it is the link to the page where it is explained... http://dosfamily.com/2011/01/lace-lamp/ I just hung it some days ago on my facebook Carolina. Barcelona. Spain -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace] convention

2013-08-08 Thread La
Thanks for the updates! Devon is doing a fabulous job blogging about the events that are so close, yet so far away for me this year. Thanks for the notficiation Lorelei. I didn't think to check the ning site. Laura in New Mexico, USA Devon Thein is posting reports about the convention, with

Re: [lace] Spain - Mares Lace Museum in Arenys de Mar

2013-06-09 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
years Here it is a link to the pictures: http://www.puntaires.com/mm/file/lace-generation.mp4 another link, reporting The 26Th. Diada de la Puntaire: http://www.puntaires.com/en/26diadapuntaire.html Scrolling down the page you will find a video of the event. Enjoy Kind regards Carolina

[lace] Intellectual property

2013-05-27 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
as children do ..I have more books than you ! Thanks for reading. Carolina. Barcelona Spain -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write

Re: [lace] Calling all lace authors

2013-05-25 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
I am very interested in this initiative, an internet group of authors to exchange ideas on the respect of printing and other areas as copyright. Best wishes Carolina -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Getting books published/printed is getting more difficult and I

Re: [lace] Yaspé silk thread and hitches

2013-04-17 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
one hitch is not a problem to slide the thread of the bobbin when it is needed. Regards from a sunny Barcelona. Spain Carolina -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

Re: [lace] Knipling lace design program

2013-02-06 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
on extremely well with Lace 8. -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace - 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://www.flickr.com

Re: [lace] Sansepolcro Lace photo essay

2013-01-16 Thread La
The photos are fabulous, Devon! It would have been fantastic to see you styling those hats for us.  Your hubby is a great sport! I look forward to the article in the Bulletin. Laura NM, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

[lace] A short and nice story

2013-01-06 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
the Kings wearing the crowns. http://www.puntaires.com/en/ If you are thinking in coming to Spain, maybe you would like to know that the annual open lace day XXVI DIADA DE LA PUNTAIRE, will take place this year (25nth ACP's anniversary), along with other different lace events the 26nth May

[lace] Season's Greetings

2012-12-23 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
Gentile lacemakers, Happy New Year 2013, with lots of ideas, and good health to enjoy our lace works. Here it is my postal card: http://www.carolgallego.com/nadal2012.html Season's Greetings to one and all. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com

Re: [lace] Aloe thread

2012-12-05 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
worked the same lace techniques using less costly threads, pita. Kind regards Carolina. Barcelona.Spain -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Hinojosa Lace Thanks, David! That was very interesting. Has anyone ever heard of Aloe fiber use before? That is what they were

[lace] Lace bookmarks

2012-11-26 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
to St. George's and the dragoon, made in lace and/or needlelace. On the back it is printed the corresponding pattern. To see the bookmarks, please visit the page: http://www.puntaires.com/en/bookmarks.html Kind regards Carolina. Barcelona. Spain -- Carolina de la Guardia http

Re: [lace] Bayeux Tapestry in needlelace

2012-09-23 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
Oh yes! Surely we should get big surprises El 23/09/2012 17:17, Ilske Thomsen escribió: Our ancestors should have given a sort of passport to their laces than everything would be easier ;- Ilske -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com https://www.facebook.com

Re: [lace] Lacemaking in Spain

2012-05-11 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
=9GwpB8MUQN4vq=mediumt=219 And...I can confirm that next year the Diada will take place in Barcelona, perhaps you would like to come and see us. if so, note in your calendar the date: the 26nth May 2013. Kind regards. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain. -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com

Re: Spanish Lace Pillow Re: [lace] lace photos - what is it?

2012-05-02 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
link to another lace day, this in Alcanar (Valencia) http://tinyurl.com/bt48g8q I'm sure our Spanish lacemakers will join in this discussion. Laura Sandison New Mexico, USA Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace - To unsubscribe send email to majord

Re: [lace] lace photos - what is it?

2012-05-01 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
Hello Alice and all, Every year, (in a different city) takes place in Catalonia the Lace Day Event La Diada de la puntaire that is The lacemakers Great Day. It is organized by the Catalonian Lace Association-ACP, and this year the demonstration was the 29nth April in Arenys de Mar, city

Spanish Lace Pillow Re: [lace] lace photos - what is it?

2012-05-01 Thread La
Hi Katelyn,   I'm sure our Spanish lacemakers will join in this discussion. As a primary user of cookie and Honiton pillows, I have used the Spanish bolster. I used to demonstrate at a Spanish colonial/territorial living history museum and made lace on the bolster. There were a few challenges,

Re: [lace] 56 lace events posted for March on LaceNews

2012-03-25 Thread La
Hi Laurie,   All quite stunning!  Thanks for the updates and your personal research to get these out to us.  Beautiful!    Laura New Mexico, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] More on the Arizona archives

2012-03-22 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
As usual, many thanks Tess. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain. -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com El 21/03/2012 19:00, tess1929 escribió: Our friend John Cropper has been busy in the last little while. There is a website called archive.org which has scanned many old books. I

[lace] lace in fashion

2012-03-08 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
I thought you would like to see this album. It is a compilation of pictures from different designers as Givenchy, Versace, etc. that include in their models lace in any way. A great source of ideas! http://vk.com/album-9298710_153993746 Regards from Barcelona. Spain -- Carolina de la

Re: [lace] beautiful website

2012-02-08 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
Hello spiders, I am just surprised for the great interest that this page has raised... I confirm the information that Antje has provided you. He is the DH of an Andalusian lacemaker and for Spanish lacemakers he is a well known person and sometimes polemical, as he is a man who assumes the

[lace] Miniature laces

2012-01-22 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
as it will be finished . Kind regards Carolina. Barcelona. Spain. -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace What lovely dolls houses!! I am so envious!! Wish mine looked half as nice. How many other Arachneans are there who are into miniatures? I am now busy making a Bucks

[lace] Card Thanks!

2012-01-11 Thread La
Dear Jenny,   I received your beautiful card last week! I've been on jury duty and hadn't gone through mail until this last Saturday.  It came just in time to take to the guild meeting to show off.  We all loved the clever way you made the fan stitcks! The poem was lovely, too, as usual.  The card

[lace] Season's Greetings

2011-12-19 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
time and a New year 2012 plenty of lace: http://www.carolgallego.com/nadala2011.html Kind regards. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

Re: [lace] French terminology question

2011-11-18 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
I understand the literal translation for faisceaux as a bundle in English. This term is used when taking a number of bobbins (threads) at the same time, as for example carry them along an edge, or for finishing. Hope this helps Debora. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain. El 18/11/2011 17:01, Debora

Re: [lace] a very old lace book

2011-10-11 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
Many thanks Tess. It is exciting to leaf a book dated 1604. I am thinking on Rosemary Shephered... Kind regards Carolina. Barcelona. Spain -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace El 11/10/2011 9:44, tess parrish escribió: I have been downloading lace books

Re: [lace] arachne spider badge raffle - cleaning silver

2011-09-24 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
I wander where can be found the aluminium foils... El 24/09/2011 1:50, Anna Binnie escribió: Thai is a simple REDOX reaction and I'm even lazier. I place the silver in a huge aluminium pot, add loads of bicarb, add a few strips of aluminium foil, cover with water and let simmer for a while.

[lace] Re: cleaning silver

2011-09-24 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
Thanks to all who replied me, also privately, I did not think you were talking of the aluminium used for cooking... Kind regards. Carolina.Barcelona.Spain Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com El 24/09/2011 18:51, bev walker escribió: Hello Carolina and everyone We can get

Re: [lace] Out of print

2011-09-11 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
if in a next future I will write a book again. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Alex Stillwell wrote: Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011 18:36:37 +0100 From: Jean Nathan j...@nathan54.freeserve.co.uk Subject: [lace] A suggestion for authors I don't know what

Re: [lace] Pictures of Brugge uploaded to Webshots

2011-08-04 Thread La
Beautifully worked, Clay!   Laura Lace! in NM From: Clay Blackwell clayblackw...@comcast.net To: ARACHNE lace@arachne.com Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2011 7:35 AM Subject: [lace] Pictures of Brugge uploaded to Webshots Greetings, gentle Lacemakers! As some of you know, I have been working on a

[lace] Lace and Other Fiber Arts Show

2011-05-21 Thread La
Hello Lacemakers,   If anyone will heading to New Mexico over the next week, consider attending the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta (May 26, 27, 28).  Our lace exhibit will feature juried and judged lace, demos, and a selection of vintage and antique pieces owned by our members.  The Lacemaker of

Re: [lace] Pins, thorns and bone slivers

2011-05-21 Thread La
The Brazilians do use thorns from a tree to use as pins.  They are very sturdy and quite effective.  After a while, the blunt end tends to get a little mushy and looks a little like a fuzzy top.  Some use bobbins that have had a nut stuck onto the end of a thin stick.  I've tried to use this type

Re: [lace] Spam again? Andrea Lamble

2011-04-15 Thread C. de la Guardia
Yes, I think so, because the mails are sent to undisclosed recipients. On the other hand, though robberies in the street may happen, people in Spain does not own guns. Carolina laceandb...@aol.com escribió: Looks like Andrea's computer has been invaded. Jacquie in Lincolnshire -

[lace] congratulations

2011-04-13 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
discussed and shared. Carolina.Barcelona.Spain -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace - 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

[lace] Lace Day event

2011-04-08 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
://www.vueltaycruz.es/index.html Kind regards. Carolina.Barcelona.Spain -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera

Re: [lace] Hinojosa

2011-04-06 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
Kind regards. Carolina de la Guardia Sunny day in Barcelona. Spain http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace El 06/04/2011 0:29, Lorelei Halley escribió: I have seen several bobbin laces on Picasa labeled Hinojosa. These are unusual tape laces where the tape widens and narrows by changing

Re: [lace] Spanish randa?

2011-04-05 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
it is still called randes and/or puntes the lace in general. Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace El 05/04/2011 15:32, Debora Lustgarten escribió: Hello all, The mention of a Spanish randa tweaked my curiosity, since an Argentine friend has been teaching our

Re: [lace] Enciclopedia de las Senoras

2011-04-02 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
copy: http://tinyurl.com/4235o9d Regards. From a sunny and springlike Barcelona Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace El 02/04/2011 10:25, laceandb...@aol.com escribió: That' s the Spanish translation of Therese De Dillmont's encyclopaedia of Needlework I don't

Re: [lace] Foundling expo

2011-03-22 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
Thanks for the explanation Brenda. I was wandering which was the reason for these textiles attached to their records. Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace El 22/03/2011 10:20, Brenda Paternoster escribió: These little pieces of textile were left

Re: [lace] lace photos

2011-03-19 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
This is something I can say too. Internet was my way to discover the world of laces (10 years ago now). Here in Spain, without books only a few people knew about the different techniques existing around Europe. A great and pleasant discover! Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com

Re: [lace] lace photos

2011-03-18 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
to the lace tools, for example the most basic: Bobbins, they can be named as: Boixets, palillos, bolillos... Kind regards from a sunny Barcelona Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace El 18/03/2011 4:22, dmt11h...@aol.com escribió: I suggested to Lorelei

Re: [lace] Lace Dragon

2011-02-25 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
Perhaps you will find the issue directly from Lace Express: http://tinyurl.com/6jmjs42 The price is 17 € plus postage. Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace El 25/02/2011 15:37, Sue escribió: Does anyone have a copy of Lace Express 1999 issue 3 they would

Re: [lace] Lace design program for Windows

2011-01-30 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
, the possibility to do equidistant ribbons, distort elements and other very interesting tools give me a lot of possibilities and surpass my expectation. Really, every program it is sure that will find the appropriate user and vice versa. Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch

[lace] lace photos (red prickings)

2011-01-18 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
, however it never have produced me tiredness. Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Card Exchange

2011-01-08 Thread La
Wow!  Did I get a surprise this past week!  I knew for certain that I would eventually receive my Christmas card from my partner, Joepie, just didn't know how special it would be.  I've even put off looking at the page of all of the exchanges so I'd be surprised!  Joepie sent her card in plenty of

Re: [lace] Metropolitan Museum of Art's lace collection on line

2010-12-19 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
And a fantastic New Year 2011!! Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com

[lace] Carolina's Card

2010-12-19 Thread La
Dear Carolina,   Wow! That is a beautiful card.  We thank you for sharing your talent!   ¡Feliz Navidad!   Laura New Mexico, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com

Re: [lace] more lace

2010-10-25 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
Sue, the pictures are taken from an open air lace day event in Spain. There are a lot of them since May to October all around the country. The last one, will take place in l'Arboç near Barcelona the 6th Dec. Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace El 25/10/2010

Re: [lace] lace use for iTouch?

2010-10-21 Thread La
I'm looking at getting one because there is an application from my book database.  That way, I have my database and the guild database on hand and won't buy duplicate books! I can check to see what I have, the condition, etc.  Granted, it won't be for several months, but looks like a great use!  

Re: [lace] Unusual Torah binder (bobbin lace)

2010-09-16 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
I have replied privately to Avital, sending her the picture with the basic motifs that makes the ground and I understand as flowers. If someone else is interested in seeing it. Please contact me privately. Greetings from Barcelona. Spain Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com

Re: [lace] Unusual Torah binder (bobbin lace)

2010-09-15 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
and the other half stitch, the petals are holes, surrounded by little braids in cloth stitch. I am quite sure that the piece is worked as a freehand lace based on Trentino Stitch. It would be more difficult to establish a date for it, at least me. Greetings from Barcelona. Spain Carolina de la Guardia

[lace] Demo in New York

2010-09-09 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
://friendsofcatalonia.com/anuncis_trobades/diada10_eng.html Greetings from Barcelona -- Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera

[lace] Hacked Email Apology

2010-07-30 Thread La
My deepest apologies to all who received a note for sales from my address.  My son pointed out that I'd been hacked. I hope none of you opened it, and if you did, nothing horrible happened. I don't sell anything, nor do I send out things like that.  I just want to make lace and read about lace.   

[lace-chat] Hacked Email Apology

2010-07-30 Thread La
My deepest apologies to all who received a note for sales from my address.  My son pointed out that I'd been hacked. I hope none of you opened it, and if you did, nothing horrible happened. I don't sell anything, nor do I send out things like that.  I just want to make lace and read about lace.   

Re: [lace] Napoleon and Empress Elisabeth

2010-07-26 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
information, please contact me privately. Carolina de la Guardia http://www.carolgallego.com Witch Stitch Lace I am looking for information of laces worn by Napoleon and Empress Elisabeth, the famous Sisi. Everywhere we can find pictures but it is very hard to find interesting information on lace

[lace] Cantú Lace and Point of Venice

2010-07-06 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
Hello spiders, On the book: Fili e parole -Merletti a Fuselli: tradizioni e innovazioni- , Published by la Promozione del Merletto di Cantú (1999) It is described the evolution of Italian Laces in different areas, since 17th, cent., as well as the different names given throughout Italy

[lace] Filum (long)

2010-07-03 Thread Carolina de la Guardia
to profile as coordinator for activities through members in inland and abroad. With her activities KiV moves in the domain of cultural spread, folk development and folk culture. More information (just in Dutch):http://www.kantinvlaanderen.be/ Regards. -- Carolina de la Guardia http

Re: [lace] NORMAL lace magazine

2010-07-03 Thread La
Francis, Thank you for the great explanation of the reason for the Dutch only printing. I highly respect several of the contacts of the magazine and love the direction of issue I received. There are plenty of images of new work along with the articles. This is so necessary for our visual

Re: [lace] Treenway silk thread

2010-05-27 Thread La
I also LOVE this silk.  My first order from them was 15 years ago and I still have yards of that skein.  I've used it for many things and have dyed a little of the tussah.  It works up lovely in Cluny/Beds type laces.  The drapey hand is similar to the old pieces of Maltese.  The company is

Re: [lace] Sunday Edition, CBC One

2010-05-23 Thread C. de la Guardia
Almagro, a traditional lace location in the centre of Spain, there is lace for sale too. There are several shops with lace hanging of walls and over tables, pieces as doilies, tablecloths, hankies,etc. It is all handmade. and the lacemakers work fine. Carolina. Barcelona. Spain.

Re: [lace] How do you call?

2010-03-25 Thread C. de la Guardia
The way we call the stitches, and or the lace tools results confusing. I am speaking of Spain and its different lacemaking areas. In the Catalonian area we work torchon usually with TTC.TTC. The result is a nice rounded hole, while CT.CT results in a squared hole. At the same time the net turns

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