RE: [Ext] Re: [lace] 1851 Great Exhibition catalogue

2019-10-18 Thread Louise Bailey
Diana actually George was still alive in 1901 - 20 years younger than Elizabeth! So that must be the link Louise Schlumberger-Private -Original Message- From: Diana Smith Sent: 11 October 2019 10:22 To: Louise Bailey Cc: lace@arachne.com Subject: [Ext] Re: [lace] 1851 Great

RE: [Ext] Re: [lace] 1851 Great Exhibition catalogue

2019-10-18 Thread Louise Bailey
o descendants obvious. I could not see obvious records for her in 1891, there is an Elizabeth Smith in the Death records for Newport Pagnell District in the mid 1880s of about the right age. That is probably a little early for Wright to have direct overlap. Louise Schlumberger-Private

RE: [lace] 1851 Great Exhibition catalogue

2019-10-11 Thread Louise Bailey
Oops can't see for looking. 'Lace pillow with lace in progress employing upwards of 600 bobbins each having a separate thread' right there on the first page. The rain must have addled my eyes Louise in soggy Cambridge - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

Re: [lace] 1851 Great Exhibition catalogue

2019-10-11 Thread Louise Bailey
. No obvious mention of a demonstrator with her pillow. Other volumes might list bobbin manufacturers, lace machines such as Levers are in an earlier class. Louise Schlumberger-Private - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] re: Buckinghamshire Lace industry

2019-10-07 Thread Louise Bailey
?), and possibly a pricking or two but my books are at home. Perhaps this will jog someone's memory Louise, In Cambridge where the students are back and the rain is just approaching. >>> Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2019 11:38:04 +0100 (BST) From: Elizabeth Pass mailto:elizabeth.pa...@talktalk.net&g

RE: [lace] RE: East Midlands lace villages

2019-08-13 Thread Louise Bailey
sley, but none in Croxton, Caxton, or Papworth St Agnes, so this really is the fringe. Louise Schlumberger-Private [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of Lace 117 p15.pdf] - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe la

[lace] RE: East Midlands lace villages & tokens

2019-08-09 Thread Louise Bailey
ns/Digital%20BNJ/pdfs/1985_BNJ_55_11.pdf I believe an example of the St Neots one is in the St Neots museum. Louise Schlumberger-Private - 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] RE: East Midlands lace villages

2019-08-09 Thread Louise Bailey
. If I remember rightly there were two lacemakers recorded on one of the census returns in the next village, Toseland, (a tiny hamlet really), but not in mine, Yelling, 3 miles further east. Both were classic small agricultural villages. I shall see if I can find the records again. Louise

[lace] re: Bobbins winders

2019-02-20 Thread Louise Bailey
of the continental lace suppliers do nice wooden ones but I don't know how well they work with spangled midlands. There's a Spanish electric one on Etsy but again I don't know how adjustable it is to midlands. Louise In Cambridge, suffering the same weird weather! Schlumberger-Private - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] Embroidery Exhibition at Ely Cathedral

2019-01-29 Thread Louise Bailey
tion of these fragile but extraordinary objects for the first time Louise Anxiously awaiting snow in Cambridge Schlumberger-Private - 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:

[lace] Lace in England

2018-07-19 Thread Louise Bailey
e else, so not worth a special visit. Have fun planning Louise - 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] Lace and STEM

2018-05-21 Thread Louise Bailey
les or break them as necessary, otherwise its all a bit 'painting by numbers'. I'm not musical, three years of failing to get as far as grade one piano convinced me of that, but I've found there are a high proportion of musicians and artists amongst female geophysicists. Louise In glorio

[lace] RE: [Ext] Re: Lace Storage Methods in Victoria and Albert blog

2018-04-11 Thread Louise Bailey
Walker Which appears to be open access if you want to read further. >>Louise signed her note to us by referring to a very soggy Cambridge. >>England has a damp climate. Has anyone used Melinex that has been sealed >>around an object? Does it breathe, or can damp be trapp

[lace] Needle lace in V blog

2018-04-09 Thread Louise Bailey
n 2023. The V to an Olympic Park site. Louise In very soggy Cambridge. - 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] Sampled Lives exhibition at the Fitzwilliam

2018-01-11 Thread Louise Bailey
s for those too far away to visit http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/gallery/sampledlives Louise - 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] RE Exhibition Sampled lives catalogue

2017-10-04 Thread Louise Bailey
Oops! my mistake its Carol's earlier book that is for sale on Amazon. Catalogue is from the Fitzwilliam shop (and online http://www.fitzwilliammuseumshop.co.uk/product/sampled-lives-samplers-fitzwil liam-museum/) Louise - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace] Samplers Exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum Cambrudge

2017-10-04 Thread Louise Bailey
.cam.ac.uk/onlineresources to discover themes and highlights of the exhibition. Louise In cloudy Cambridge, where I would have much preferred visiting the Fitz than the team building event I was on. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] The Essay - radio programme on Venetian textile industry

2017-07-17 Thread Louise Bailey
Louise In sunny Cambridge ps I know the BBC have imposed logins on the iplayer - my apologies if this blocks you for listening to what was a nice little programme. It doesn't appear to be on the podcast list (yet). - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace] bobbin lace teachers in Lincolnshire, UK?

2017-05-26 Thread Louise Bailey
Hi Arlene, I don't know teachers in Lincs as such, but depending where they are, there is an active Lace group in Lincoln, (I see them out and about at lace days) https://www.facebook.com/LincolnLacemakers/ Louise In gloriously hot sunny Cambridge - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Cecil Higgins

2017-05-02 Thread Louise Bailey
ed to make lace with Aragorn Lacemakers, who meet and demonstrate at the museum quite frequently. Louise In sunny but frosty Cambridge - 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 tokens

2016-07-19 Thread Louise Bailey
ly see past the dirt and identify the most unpleasant coins/tokens without cleaning." If you wanted to send or post some scans he has offered to help with identification. English tokens are one of his themes. Best wishes, Louise in sweltering Cambridge > On 14 Jul 2016, at 18:45, Ric

Re: [lace] Re bead illustrations

2016-07-19 Thread Louise Bailey
Dear Diana and Vicky,, That is a good suggestion. I've noticed another on eBay this week. With the Hugenot connection to lace I tend to forget about the minority Catholics in the area. With best wishes Louise > On 1 Jul 2016, at 15:09, Diana Smith <diana.trevo...@btinternet.com&

Re: [lace] Re bead illustrations.

2016-06-29 Thread Louise
with only a couple of beads. There is one Spangler in particular who does a ig bottom bead with two side beads. All quite different to the six square cuts and a Venetian of tradition. Louise In still soggy Cambridge > On 29 Jun 2016, at 08:01, Brian Lemin <brid...@bigpond.com> wrote: &

Re: [lace] thread anchor

2016-06-16 Thread Louise Bailey
they don’t come off on the lace. Different colours for different effects – half stich or whole … (and to make it pretty). All best wishes Louise In Cambridge where we are forecast more thunderstorms to drown the May balls. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

Re: [lace] Pins in books

2016-06-15 Thread Louise
or Limicks I can send you a scan if you wish Best wishes Louise - 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] thread anchor

2016-06-13 Thread Louise Bailey
the curve. Any other suggestions on how to tame them gratefully received Louise In soggy Cambridge, we seem to have hit the "June Monsoon" now the students have finished their exams - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@ad

[lace] Lace espadrilles

2016-05-17 Thread Louise in Central Virginia
and to lace meetings. Louise in Central Virginia On 05/17/16, lace-digest wrote: lace-digest Tuesday, May 17 2016 Volume 2016 : Number 040 -- Date: Mon, 16 May 2016 16:05:38 -0400 From: Susan <hottl...@neo.rr.com> Subject: [lace] Lace espadrilles Hello All! Last

[lace] Upcoming exhibition at the V

2016-05-13 Thread Louise Bailey
Medieval embroidery. Featuring surviving examples of exquisite craftsmanship, this exhibition will focus on the artistic skill of the makers and the world in which they were created. It runs until next February, (as does the underwear exhibition) so we have plenty of time to plan a visit! Louise

Re: Re: [lace] Re: IOLI Convention

2016-05-07 Thread Louise in Central Virginia
As I said. being creative and thinking outside the box is characteristic of most lacemakers ! Louise in Central Virginia On 05/07/16, Clay Blackwell wrote: Hi, Louise! LOL at your travel solution! I never heard that story before! Fast forward (or backward) to 2010 when I went to Belgium

[lace] Re: IOLI Convention

2016-05-07 Thread Louise in Central Virginia
strip of wood (ie tongue depresser) between foam and board. With an extra block and extra cover cloth for 2nd class I was all set. Being creative and thinking outside the box is character of most lacemakers! Louise in Central Virginia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Upcoming exhibition at the V

2016-01-27 Thread Louise Bailey
catalogue but given it is a major exhibition like the recent wedding dresses there probably will be. Louise In stormy Cambridge, I hope those of you in wetter parts are keeping safe & dry. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@addre

[lace] Re: Gutermann thread enquiry - washing

2016-01-15 Thread Louise in Central Virginia
emakers do the same. We do appreciate you, Jeri. Louise in Central Virginia ~~~On Wed. Dec 15 2016 Jeri A wrote: Suggested advice: Read and digest in your brain what those of us who have handled a lot of lace have to say about threads. The average age of our lace community is gro

[lace] re Lace Museums

2015-04-13 Thread Louise Bailey
and are marking the occasion with a display of beautiful lace fans for the month of May here at The Higgins Bedford. http://www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk/exhibitions/coming_up.aspx Louise In sunny Cambridge where we seem to have jumped from winter to summer in one day: frost this morning

[lace] re: RSN exhibition at Ely

2015-02-24 Thread Louise Bailey
with a muted colour range the limited published pictures I have been able find on the web do not do them justice. Best wishes, Louise In (briefly) sunny Cambridge where the first crocuses are starting to show. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] Ecclesiastical Embroidery Exhibition at Ely Cathedral

2015-01-28 Thread Louise Bailey
/story.html There will also be a couple of lectures and workshops, more details are on the Cathedral website, tickets which include the Cathedral entry price are £8. http://www.elycathedral.org/events/ecclesiastical-embroidery-exhibition Louise In currently sunny but windy Cambridge (just SW

[lace] RE: Butterflies

2014-12-18 Thread Louise Bailey
more in Jean Leader’s introductory beds booklet for the Lace Guild. Louise From: Cindy Rusak [mailto:cru...@gmail.com] Sent: 18 December 2014 14:35 To: Louise Bailey Subject: Butterflies Hi Louise, I was looking at the Arachne Flickr photos and came across some Beds? butterflies that were

[lace] Missing archives

2014-12-01 Thread Louise Bailey
) going back to ~2000, if that helps; I lost earlier messages with a platform migration from Sun to Mac then Win PC ... I remember some immensely helpful discussions on leaves, tensioning etc that helped me when I first started out making lace. Louise - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] RE: lace bobbins

2014-08-13 Thread Louise Bailey
of the head? if so it might be one of Geoff Mudge's he doesn't have a website. I'll have a better look when I get home and can compare to mine. Louise In distinctly autumnal feeling Cambridge - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] Re Lace Fairy

2014-04-30 Thread Louise Bailey
Dear Jeri, I'd just like to say a big thank you for your efforts on this, and the volunteer's. It is good to hear that Lori's marvellous site is going to have a future, not just via the wayback machine. Louise - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line

[lace] Batavia article on Archive.org

2014-04-30 Thread Louise Bailey
://web.archive.org/web/20040203100701/http://lacefairy.com/http://web.ar chive.org/web/20040203100701/http:/lacefairy.com/ I think your and Diana's work is fascinating and invaluable. Best of luck, Louise - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Identifying bobbin makers

2014-03-17 Thread Louise Bailey
not that good at positioning the Ipad. I've also done my lace books, it has an option to link to the Amazon databases and will download all the relevant information from reading the barcode. There is a demo version available to try out before you buy, I've been very pleased with it so far. Louise

Re: [lace] Lace Luggage Labels

2014-03-08 Thread Louise
Today we were very lucky at our lace meeting as we had a few of the albums of the lace luggage labels that were made for The Lace Guild. It was lovely to see such a variety of lace all in one place. Some very beautiful pieces of lace. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace] Lace Luggage Labels

2014-03-08 Thread Louise
The albums contained lace from all over the world so quite possibly yours were there. Hope I trimmed my post correctly this time! On 08/03/2014 17:10, Bev Walker wrote: Hello Louise and everyone Our lace groups in BC Canada sent luggage labels. We have wondered where they ended up

Re: [lace] Richard Ives his bobbins

2014-02-20 Thread Louise
That is so nice to have someone's last bobbins. I'm very lucky to have Sally Reason's last bobbins that she painted. They are very very special to me and I can't bring myself to use them yet. On 20/02/2014 07:47, Nicky H-Townsend wrote: Sadly Richard Ives stopped making lace bobbins a few

[lace] Re:DMC Dyed Threads; Conservation Advice on Using for Gimps

2014-01-29 Thread Louise in Central Virginia
jeria...@aol.com wrote: We need a esteemed representative - like Therese de Dillmont - in the 21st Century. Don't we have one? Named Jeri Ames? Louise in Central Virginia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here

[lace] Sweet corn

2014-01-12 Thread Louise in Central Virginia
Still the best way ! Louise in Central Virginia - 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] Ann Shadbolt butterflies

2013-11-05 Thread Louise Bailey
, with Honiton fillings. There was one I couldn't find and Ann kindly sent me a copy of the working diagram for it. Ann, if you are still on Arachne, thank you again for the patterns and help. Louise In slightly soggy Cambridge Hi, I found in an old Lace Magazine number 122 from April 2006 three

[lace] RE: learning lace

2013-10-21 Thread Louise Bailey
are in the Chat family, much smaller and territorial (very), they are closer to nightingales, more like a sparrow size. They are the iconic bird for the snowy scene Christmas cards - maybe a useful source, and I feel sure someone will have done a Honiton pattern somewhere. Louise In Cambridge

[lace] Programme on Opus Anglicanum on BBC4

2013-10-03 Thread Louise Bailey
- encountering a world of finery, bejewelled luxury and sacred beauty on an undreamt-of scale. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03c2766/Fabric_of_Britain_The_Wonder_of _Embroidery/ Enjoy! Louise, In slightly drier Cambridge this afternoon, where Autumn and the university term have definitely arrived

[lace] Luton Lace Dealer's Pattern Book

2012-11-22 Thread Louise Bailey
lacemakers ordering their fix I'd guess. Enjoy, Louise In blustery Cambridge - 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] Luton Lace Dealer's Pattern Book

2012-11-22 Thread Louise Bailey
are white. The book was used to show what lace was available for private order. Louise From: Karen M. Zammit Manduca [mailto:kazama...@gmail.com] Sent: 22 November 2012 13:48 To: Louise Bailey Cc: lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Luton Lace Dealer's Pattern Book A friend just let me know

[lace] RE: Honiton in ITV

2012-07-12 Thread Louise Bailey
Many Thanks for posting this, Sue, I found a link (eventually) to it on ITV, silly me assuming it would be on BBC. I don't know if it will work for everyone, but here it is. http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/update/2012-07-11/lost-industries-honiton-lace/ Louise Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20

[lace] Lace website

2012-03-15 Thread Louise Bailey
to the countless numbers of our lace-making predecessors, especially to those who spent their lives making endless lengths of only one pattern. Items are NOT for sale. Regards, Louise In very foggy Cambridge - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Vermeer the Lacemaker brought to life

2011-11-10 Thread Louise Bailey
, or perhaps the anti-tatting lady could put them right. Not me though, I'll be doing the real thing at Knuston Hall. Louise In Cambridge where the dreich cylonic gloom has lifted, but the sun is almost setting and its only 3:45! - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[lace] Exhibition Lost in Lace

2011-10-28 Thread Louise Bailey
. Enjoy! Louise In Cambridge where there was a wonderful misty sunrise. - 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

[lace] Re: Vermeer's Lacemaker on Exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum

2011-10-17 Thread Louise Bailey
domestic, rather than anything naughty, even in the two Steen's of Women Undressing. Anyway, don't take my poor review as the last word, go and see for yourself if you can. I'll be going back again. Louise In cloudy Cambridge, please send us some rain soon! - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] Sign of the times

2011-10-14 Thread Louise
I have been following the thread with regards to losing lace suppliers and wanted to put a suppliers point of view across. I started designing torchon lace patterns a number of years ago and as I already had an online craft shop I found it very easy to add my patterns to my shop. Attending

[lace] new exhibtion at the VA

2011-09-08 Thread Louise Bailey
://www.lacefence.com/ Enjoy! Louise in gloomy Cambridge - 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: Antique Pattern Library Conversion to E-Book

2011-09-01 Thread Louise Bailey
hope this helps, Regards Louise In Cambridge, on a glorious almost summer's day, hoping to get home soon so I can sit in the garden and read Romance of the Lace Pillow on my ebook reader! - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y

[lace] Kate's wedding dress lace on From Your Own Correpondent

2011-08-01 Thread Louise Bailey
of street lights, and in the cut-ironwork framing the windows where, I bet, those curtains are still twitching. Although I think immersion is meant rather than emersion. Regards Louise In sticky Cambridge, where the harvest is in full swing: combines going from dawn to dusk and beyond

[lace] White/coloured laces

2011-07-18 Thread Louise Bailey
this. Decorative edgings peeping out from under top clothes allowed one to advertise ones underclothes - a practice unthinkable to the Victorians! Louise In cool, showery Cambridge. The Weatherforecaster described this week as 'Autumnal' I thought she was exaggerating until I drove into work

[lace] RE: needle protectors and cork

2011-05-19 Thread Louise Bailey
to try some of your suggestions. Regards Louise in sunny, parched Cambridge - 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

[lace] Lace in literature: a new find

2011-02-21 Thread Louise Bailey
the author had seen lace making and understood it. Enjoy Louise in murky damp Cambridge, but the willow catkins are out, spring is coming. Having deposited his parcels in his sitting-room, he walked through to the back room, half-kitchen and half-parlour, to report his return and exchange a few

[lace] VA textile galleries temporary closure

2011-01-31 Thread Louise Bailey
. The galleries will start packing up and closing from February 2011. Here is the link. http://www.vam.ac.uk/your_visit/gallery_closures/index.html Louise In cold but sunny Cambridge, Spring might be on its way. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

[lace] Sallie Reason

2011-01-25 Thread Louise
Today I received a letter with the following information. I am very sorry to have to pass on this news but Sallie is seriously ill and she is currently at home with her family. She is not expected to recover. I wanted to pass this very sad news on to fellow lacemakers. Louise

[lace] Luton Lace gallery undergoing refurbishment

2010-12-15 Thread Louise Bailey
lace and a new display - Lace in the 1600s No news on the Pattern book, yet either they've had delays in publishing. Regards Louise - 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] RE: modern lace bobbins

2010-10-26 Thread Louise Bailey
#East%20Midland-SJ and if you scroll up the page you can also see the Acorn acorns which are very distinctive. Louise in Cambridge (where it has just started to rain) Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:35:23 +0100 From: Diana Smith dian...@tiscali.co.uk Subject: Re: [lace] Modern bobbins.. Artistic

[lace] RE: Bobbin Makers

2010-10-01 Thread Louise Bailey
book and went to visit. Well over a decade ago. I thought they might have been Woburn Bobbins but am not sure, anyone recognise the description? Quite chunky so good for gimps and Russian Lace. Regards Louise On another soggy windy day in Cambridge. - To unsubscribe send email to majord

[lace] 19th centruy knitting books

2010-09-24 Thread Louise Bailey
Ladies' Work for Sailors (London: The Missions to Seamen, ca. 1902)http://pdf.library.soton.ac.uk/WSA_open_access/00402916.pdf, ed. by Miss Warleigh (PDF in the UK) Regards Louise In mizzly gloomy Cambridge where I have the delight of outdoor practical fire warden training today. [demime 1.01d

[lace] Fan Handles

2010-08-22 Thread Louise
I've just had an email from Hand Dyed Fibers and this is what she says. They would be beautiful with lace! I absolutely WILL ship overseas, if they're willing to pay the extra postage. My flat rate shipping won't allow me to charge enough to ship them overseas, so I have to adjust for that.

[lace] RE: lace on ebay

2010-07-01 Thread Louise Bailey
to the toolsadd-ons command, click on browse all add-ons which fires p a mozzilla page. Type ietab in the search, you get a listing and click the button to install. I use IEtab plus, but IEtab2 is just as good. Hope this helps Regards Louise In muggy Cambridge, where it is set to hit 29C again

[lace] Ebay lace pictures

2010-07-01 Thread Louise Bailey
/kmbrlyan/Picture_112_004.jpg=600 http://thmb.inkfrog.com/thumbn/kmbrlyan/Picture_113_002.jpg=600 regards Louise - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace-chat] Snapshot my life

2010-04-14 Thread Louise Hume
the number we wanted and she would connect us. Louise in Central Virginia humem...@lynchburg.net To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.

[lace] Re: recycling orts

2010-01-26 Thread Louise Hume
lined with her hair ! She was thrilled! Hair is soft, but does not absorb moisture. Louise in Central Virginia humem...@lynchburg.net - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com

[lace-chat] Re: Ginger Molasses Cookies

2009-10-28 Thread Louise Hume
bought some recipe books when on holiday in Briton and struggle with the conversions. The Cookies sound delicious. Louise in Central Virginia humem...@lynchburg.net To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write

[lace] RE: lace-digest V2008 #30

2008-02-18 Thread Louise Bailey
Dear all Apologies for the badly parsed email - ruddy outlook 2007 . If anyone can tell me how to make it word wrap 76 character lines in plain text emails I'd be grateful. Also I have no idea where the yahoo shopping signature came from - I'm using a work email address. Louise Who has been

[lace] outlook 2007

2008-02-18 Thread Louise Bailey
Thanks everyone - mystery solved by Avital, although the root problem - having to use Outlook 2007 remains! Louise - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] RE:Floral Bedfordshire

2008-02-11 Thread Louise Bailey
Dear Angela, I have been looking out for it also, SMP Lace and Roseground have it in their catalogues. Louise In Springlike Cambridge - why do I have to be stuck inside? From: Angela [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [lace] Floral Bedfordshire Hi I had sight of this lovely new book (Well I think

[lace] Re: Sylko thread

2007-11-06 Thread Louise Bailey
if it would help. I've noticed that Sylko launders softer and loses a bit of definition compared to Tanne or Finca Cotton. regards Louise in crisp, sunny Cambridge, where the weasel is making her regular run outside my office windows again! At 02:15 05/11/2007, you wrote

[lace-chat] Re: measurements

2007-08-01 Thread Louise Hume
that a yard - measure- is from AngloSaxon 'gyrd or gierd', a rod or staff; whereas a yard-enclosure- is from AS 'geard'. Louise in Central Virginia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write

[lace] Fenland Lace Day Sat 10th March

2007-03-05 Thread Louise Bailey
on the door. Margaret Davis tells me we have a few more suppliers than usual. We need to sell about 20 more tickets to break the magic 200, so if you can join us please do. regards Louise in Sunny Cambridge - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] Re: Dutch translation

2007-02-22 Thread Louise Bailey
. regards Louise At 16:50 21/02/2007, you wrote: Subject: [lace] help with Dutch translation and what I'm working on Hi, I am trying to begin a pattern of Russian lace from a book that is written in Dutch. I unfortunately can't get through the translation even with my Dutch dictionary

[lace] Bobbin Painter

2007-02-22 Thread Louise Bailey
Dear Arachnes does anyone know the UK bobbin painter who does the fine insect designs including bumble bees? She was at St Ives last Nov and I have lost her leaflet. I know she has a very simple web page but I forgot to bookmark it. Thanks Louise - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL

[lace] Lace Villages

2007-02-14 Thread Louise Bailey
, but 30% if bought from them direct - you might want to think about maximising Liz's profits! regards Louise - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Lace Villages

2007-02-13 Thread Louise Bailey
prickings of Beds and Buck patterns. Louise in gloriously sunny Cambridge where I saw the first crocuses on the way to work today. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Polish Lacemakers move into G-strings!

2007-01-30 Thread Louise Bailey
From the BBC News site enjoy! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6312429.stm Renowned lace makers in the Polish village of Koniakow have found a new way of boosting sales - sexy underwear. Louise in grey Cambridge where the light is fading. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL

[lace] academic study on bobbin lace

2007-01-10 Thread Louise Bailey
Toomer, pub 1989 by Batsford, 0713457015 is also useful. You may find reference to Mrs Bury-Palliser A History of Lace, written in 1907, reprinted by Dover. many of her 'facts' are rather widely disproved, especially on the early history. Avoid, other than for entertainment! regards Louise

[lace] Re: lace cataloging

2007-01-08 Thread Louise Bailey
regards and best wishes for 2007 Louise in gloomy, grey but mild Cambridge (UK) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Re: Christmas too early

2007-01-03 Thread Louise Hume
on Jan. 6. So Christmas is not all over for us, it is only the 10th day of Xmas. ;-), although I will say I will be happy to get it cleared and put away on Friday ! Happy New Year of lacing to all. Louise in Central Virginia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace] interesting history site

2006-10-06 Thread Louise Bailey
Gentle Lacemakers, as the list is quiet I thought I'd let you know about an interesting history site - the Proceedings of the Old Bailey http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/ The Old Bailey Proceedings contain accounts of over 100,000 criminal trials, as well as the text from the front and back cover

[lace] Re:Bishop's Cope

2006-09-12 Thread Louise Hume
My Websters defines COPE as CAPE. I agree that it is probably Not a Bishop's. Louise in Central Virginia [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Re: mangling lace

2006-08-04 Thread Louise Hume
will try the rolling pin method. Louise in Central Virginia [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Introduction cats

2006-03-04 Thread Louise Hume
Some cats really need their nine lives, don't they?! I often must explain to my cats how banjos are made ! :-) Louise in Central Virginia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL

RE: [lace] Z and S spun threads

2006-01-08 Thread Louise Hume
, but when you approach the point where the join would be, unpin partway and keep going around and around. this ruffles very well and I think would hold a spiral better than a straight piece. Just my 2 cents Louise in Central Virginia [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email

[lace-chat] RE:Disappearing Words

2005-09-17 Thread Louise Hume
such as holp you tote yo poke (help you carry your paper sack) Louise in Central Virginia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Re: Katrina help

2005-09-06 Thread Louise Hume
in families. We're glad Beth escaped the devastation we saw so much of on TV (and saved the forever project :) Louise in Central Virginia [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace-chat] decorating bobbins (for people who can't paint)

2005-08-14 Thread Louise Hume
are not expensive. I got mine at Michaels - a USA nationwide company that sells all types of craft things. The kits come with several tips. I mostly use the sharp tip of the pointy one. Louise in Central Virginia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line

[lace-chat] Re: Southern States Professional Engineering Exam

2005-05-08 Thread Louise Hume
work as well as sugar. His helper said the it might, but they always used sugar . For information of city folk - corn whiskey (moonshine) is made with mash of corn and sugar, cooked down in a copper pot, and allowed to ferment before distilling out the alcohol. Louise in Central Virginia

[lace] Block pillows

2005-03-24 Thread Louise Hume
size. I then cover each piece with felt on the surface (optional) and closely woven cotton. Louise in Central Virginia [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] Calico Cat / Gloriana Silk?

2005-02-16 Thread Louise Bailey
in question is Liggende Poes by Sebastiana van den Herik). As it comes in fairly short hanks I don't think I'll have enough for the luxury of working a test piece. Louise, in cold grey Cambridge (brr!) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL

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