Re: [lace] Re: Accomodation in Tonder 2010

2009-11-23 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Hi, I have visited Tonder Lace Festival many times. Each time I have booked self catering accomodation which has been done through the tourist board and has been successful. Finding hotels can be difficult but do not dismiss private acc. Look it up through Tonder and Romo tourist board

[lace] Thanks..request for contacts.

2009-04-28 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Hi, A public thankyou to those who replied to my request. I will be contacting the lacemaker in question once I have received permission to pass on email addresses. Best wishes Anne in North Herts - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] Request for contacts.

2009-04-27 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Dear all, I have been asked to find lacemaking contacts in the U.KSouth of the Thames, for someone from Reigate in Surrey. I would like to hear from any one in that area. Please contact me privately. Many thanks Anne in North Herts - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] Oidfa Contact Day U.K.

2008-04-17 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Hi to all, Just a little reminder that this Sunday, 20th. April, there is a contact day for those living in the South of England...and any visitors to the country. The day includes a supplier..Roseground and 2 speakersTamara Goulding on her visit to Groningen and Joan Lilwall Smith on

[lace] Oidfa Contact Day ....South

2008-03-17 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Having just read Dianne's posting I thought I had better post a reminder about Contact Day in the South. Last year we had over 50 present so I hope to repeat or even better it. A number have contacted me but I am still waiting to hear from others. The day is being held on Sunday 20th. April in

Re: [lace] OIDFA Congress and Contact Day

2008-02-06 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Hi Sue, I too am going to Groningen this year. Have had the tour confirmed and the hotel booking. Now it is time to book the flights. You may be interested in attending a Contact Day which I am organising in Letchworth on Sunday 20th. April. There are to be 2 speakers, Tamara Goulding

[lace] Trying to contact Sheila Brown

2008-01-11 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Help.! I want to contact Sheila re. a workshop we are having in Letchworth in April with Anna Halickova. Has the address been changed? Many thanks Anne in North Herts. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help,

[lace-chat] Sorry

2008-01-11 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Trying to contact Sheila Brown but email is not recognised. Has there been a change.? I am trying to contact her re. a workshop with Anna Halickova in Letchworth U.K. Can anyone help? Many thanks. Anne in North Herts To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:

[lace] Letchworth Lace Day Oct 07

2007-09-09 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
I hope you don't mind but I would like to post a reminder to all Arachneans in the UK. re. Letchworth Garden City Lace Day. It is to be held on the 20th. Oct. at the Letchworth Settlement in Nevells Rd. Tickets are on sale from Sheila Tiplady as usual. Details can be found on the Lace

Re: [lace] Lurex Thread

2007-06-12 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Hi Christine, I have just returned from Tonder where I saw the work of the said lady and spoke to her re. the threads she had used. I She was kind enough to give me a sheet of suggested threads and also suggested contacting Bart and Francis in Belguim. There web page is

Re: [lace] Demo on Sat 19th North Herts UK

2007-05-14 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Sorry , I do believe it clashes with Biggleswade Lace Day. Anne - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Re: [lace] Demo on Sat 19th North Herts UK

2007-05-14 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Sorry , I do believe it clashes with Biggleswade Lace Day. Anne To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Christine Johnson ...Australia

2006-07-18 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Sorry to post this to the list BUT... some weeks ago I had a message from Christine and I replied. I wondered if she ever received it as she requested that I got in touch. I have replied again but have had no response. Is my mail getting through? Many thanks Anne Drew North Herts U.K.

[lace] Despina Koutsika

2006-07-17 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Hi, I was shocked to hear that Despina Koutsika has died so soon after the Athens Congress.Someone had told me of her cancer. The Athens Congress was really wonderful, both for lacemakers and non lacemakers alike. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was well organised and like

[lace] M.Le Delezir

2006-02-02 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
I am preparing to take a party to Normandy in Sept. and have been consulting with M. Bouvot re. visiting the collection of Polychrome lace of M. Le Delezir. I was aware the gentleman was ill, but have heard today that he died a week ago last Friday. At present it is not known what is to

[lace] Visit to Normandy

2005-09-27 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
I am making plans for a group visit to Normandy next September, to visit the towns on the Lace Route. I have already been given some advice re. Argenton but wondered if any Arachneans, particularly those in France, could advise me on the suitabilty of the other towns and what options could

[lace] Many thanks

2004-09-20 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Sorry to post this to the list, but I cannot find Dora Northern's email address. Many thanks Dora for your snail mail. The basket of flowers was much admired at our Friday meeting as was the bird. I loved them all. I hope to visit Idrija next year for the Festival. Thanks too to Tess for

Re: [lace] Current projects

2004-07-02 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Hi Lynne and all. I am glad to see that I am not alone in having so many unfinished projects. I think my oldest must be a Duchesse edging I began in the late 80's, so long ago I can't remember when exactly. Then I have a large Tablecloth which originated from the Erzegebirge region, at least 6

Re: [lace] Scarborough Lace Guild Convention/ Czech currency

2004-05-07 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Sorry to have missed you in Scarborough, glad you enjoyed the weekend. My friends and I had a good time. I too took many photos of the Russian Lace which I plan to download this weekend. I am now looking forward to Tonder and then Prague. I asked in my bank this a.m re. Czech currency.

Re: [lace] Re: Holding the roller /wedge

2004-03-30 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Hi, I have a small roller pillow which was never very stable. Large pins only damaged the covering material. I decided that it needed 2 wedges so I made them of polystyrene in the shape of a horseshoe, the thickness of which was obviously tapered. The idea worked so I asked a wood turner to

Re: [lace] Tonder Lace Festival

2004-03-11 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Hi Nicky, I am lucky enough to be visiting the lace festival again this year in Tonder, as well as going to Prague. I will also be at Scarborough for the AGM. See you there. Anne Drew in Letchworth Garden City U.K. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:

Re: [lace] Vamberk Lace

2004-03-09 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Hi Avril. Many thanks for the web sites for Czech lace.There is much to admire. I am going to Prague in July so will look forward to seeing the lace itself. Anne Drew, in a very cloudy North Herts U.K. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL

Re: [lace] Lacemakers Pictures

2004-03-01 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Last night I went in search of Anders Zorn, a Swedish artist. I found a wonderful painting of Swedish lacemakers in 1911. For those interested visit the official museum site in Mora Sweden Anne Drew - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL

[lace] Correction

2004-03-01 Thread LaceAnneDrew2
Sorry, I gave the wrong info. For 1911 read 1894 and for Swedish lacemakers ...Venice. I should have known. The pillows are nothing like the swedish pillows Anne Drew - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to