I have the edition of Spangles and Superstitions that was published in
1987. It was published by CD Springett, and there is an interesting
story at the very end of the book about the possible end of Harry
Armstrong's equipment...someone told the Springett's that when space was
needed for
I was of the same impression. I'm not sure exactly where I'd heard it,
but I think it was Christine Springett (just in a conversation at a Lace
Day)
That is another area of lacemaking that has always amazed me...to think
that the fine threads we have seen in old lace was EVER hand spun!!!
There is a lot of information and pictures of some of these things on
the website of the Cowper and Newton Museum in Olney.
Some of the pages you might be interested in seeing:
A page about Harry Armstrong and the Bucks Cottage Worker's Agency
In Visual Introduction to Bucks Point Lace, page 9, there is a working
diagram of a honeycomb ring and shows how the 8 pinholes are worked.
Mark's fan has the honeycomb design in it. The designer just ran the
gimp differently than we are used to seeing it in Bucks. The pinholes,
however, are
The honeycomb stitch is the stitch used in the oval rings running down
the center of the fan. However, in Bucks, the stitch would have two
twists before and after each pin used in the honeycomb design. It looks
like there is one stitch used in the fan. Also, with a different angle,
the
Here are a just two honeycomb stitch examples in our webshots album:
Shirley Meier's bookmark has honeycomb rings outlined with a gimp thread
around the edge of the bookmark
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/1364069967048870129PAVLAL
Sue Harvey's mat...honeycomb stitch fills the
Good topic David!!
I enjoy working honeycomb too!
When I thought about the question, I immediately thought of two others;
Cucumber Footsides; they dress up the edge of a piece of lace so nicely,
and it is the easiest tally to make by far, and Apple Blossom
fillings...delightful!
Picking
Hi Clay!
I believe you come across them most often in Honiton lace; the more
common name for them being Blossom fillings. At the point where 2 braids
cross, you work 4 picots before continuing with the braids. It makes a
frilly little crossing, and when an area is full of them, it is so
I'm not sure, but I think it is time to at least start talking about
it
What do you all think?
I am just thinking about this since I have been visiting my new
granddaughter this weekend. She came to us a month early, but is
healthy and beautiful! It was a dangerous time for my daughter,
I loved the video! I think that this curious obsession we all enjoy
(making lace, to state the obvious) may just keep going after all.
I think her teacher better watch out
By the way, did you notice the comments?
Another young lacemaker is discussing threads, bobbins etc.
It is great to
Dear Lace Friends,
I am spending the time anticipating the arrival of granddaughter #1!!
We are going to make a trip to visit our daughter and son-in-law and
grandson #1 in about 12 days. I am making a bonnet for the baby with
smocking and a lace back of Bucks Point lace. The pattern is
Christmas in Florida is a real treat! We dont see much snow, but it
did snow here about 20 years ago! Even so, we hope every year we will
get to see some. People start putting lights on their houses in
November. We love driving around and looking at the lights, especially
with a cup of
I love being Southern and I knew right away what ornery meant as I've
heard it used many many times growing up. The first thing that came to my mind
was cantankerous...but I figured that might not help you out too much, so I
looked up ornery in Websters, and found the definition listed as
Thank you so much for the package you sent. The thread is beautiful ... I
love the colors you have picked. I made a bookmark of the pink and green you
sent. It's a kind of funky tape lace flower. It's my favorite bookmark of
all that I've ever made... the only one yet that I've kept for myself!
I want to thank you for your package. I am always impressed at how much
thought you put into your gifts. This month seemed to have a theme! mini
theme that is...mini barrel of monkeys (perfect for entertaining bored nephews
and nieces and I have already had a large sized barrel of fun showing
I remember studying history in school and being told to imagine how thrilling
it must have been to have discovered the Grand Canyon or to have been with
Lewis and Clark as they saw things never seen before...
There is still some excitement in seeing these things for yourself, but
something is lost
The framed rooster has arrived safely and is already hanging in my kitchen...
he seems to feel right at home on my wall, and since he is advertising
Scottish biscuits, he also fits right in with my Robert Burns blessing and my
biscuit barrel. I tasted one piece of the chocolate while I admired
Neat stuff there!
The one about the Wrigley gum caught my attention for some reason, and I
actually looked it up to check on it. The gum wasn't exactly the first item
to have a bar code on it, but the first item scanned! There was no reason it
was chosen first... the gum just happened to be the
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving Day tomorrow! I realize everyone
doesn't celebrate it like we do...and some have similar holidays at other
times...but I was wondering what those who do are planning to do for the day.
Is there a favorite recipe you will make? Maybe something you've
When President Bush has visited here, it has not been a big problem. I have
actually been unexpectedly held up in traffic so that his cars could get to
their destination without much delay. It only took about 10 minutes of my
time. Of course it was not the extended stay that you will have. I
Hello ! Your package arrived today...or should I say treasure chest? I
couldn't wait to let you know! I can tell already that you are a very
thoughtful person. Each gift is so special! The scents of candles and soap
let me know right away what a delight was in store! The scene on the magnet
Upon discovering a bobbin in a craft store, I started on my own to search for
a lacemaker to go with it. Found one in the village next to mine (thanks to a
helpful craft store clerk) and asked if she would be willing to take on an
eager student.
She was the epitomy of an English lady and
I am soo sorry! I think I messed up in a big way and I sent the whole list to
the whole list. Please forgive me. I really am trying to figure out this
list email thing. I hope I don't do it again...but I can't make any
promises...except to say I will do my best.
The message I intended to send
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