What a fantastic site! Â The pictures of the bobbins are beautiful. Â The site
is a masterpiece for all lovers of bobbin lace. Â Well done, Brian
sumac
On 12/25/2018 6:45:16 AM, Brian Lemin wrote:
Hello all,
I suspect that this effort has taken me some 20 years to come to fruition,
and it
Hunterdon Art Museum is having a lace exhibition, and the Urchins will be
visiting. Â I read about this on a quilting blog, which provided a link to a
kickstarter page. Â It is fully funded, but I am providing the link as it has
pictures and a video showing some of what will be exhibited. Â The
I've been thinking about this all morning, and it just came back in my memory.
 The name of the aluminum bobbin makers is Tregellas, from Oz, here is a link
to their old catalog: Â http://www.lacegumnuts.com/tregellascatalog/ Â I don't
believe that they are in business any longer. Â I got some
I don't remember when I joined arachne, maybe a couple years after it started.
 Jane Swanson told me about the list.  My brother built me a computer for
Christmas one year, and I've been a member ever since.  Arachne  introduced
me to the world of lacemaking. Â Haven't made any lace recently,
Pillow has been sold. Thanks for all the interest!
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Hope it's OK to post here. I'd rather offer it to Arachne members than
go thru eBay. This is a roller pillow, I believe an early version, that
I've had for years and not used. There are pictures and details at flickr.
thanks
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Mark, that's great! I love the arch of lace surrounding the person.
Sumac
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Having a great time knitting this mystery stole. Have just finished
clue 1, and posted pictures to my blog. See address below. It's
great to knit from charts, I can't believe how easy it is now that I
have finally done it. This opens up a lot of knit lace patterns for me vbg
Sumac
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Now that I finally have gotten my life back (Mom has moved to
assisted living, Gerri well enough to go home) it's time to get on
with things. Having spent most of the last year knitting,(it's easy
to take to doctor appointments or bring to hospital visits) the
mention of the knit stole KAL of
to hold a ball of yarn? the ring goes over the wrist...
At 03:57 PM 11/19/2006, Alice Howell wrote:
Here is another 'what is it' tool on eBay. Anyone
have any ideas?
http://cgi.ebay.com/GLORIA-Celluloid-Lace-Tatting-Crochet-Tool_W0QQitemZ260054399382
Thanks,
Alice in Oregon
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It's fun and addictive. What's your user name, so I won't bid against you...
Sumac
At 04:49 PM 7/11/2006, David in Ballarat wrote:
Dear Friends,
I'm so excited - just won my first ever ebay acution for item # 110005063835
It was 3 antique bone bobbins from Exeter inscribed with Henry, Lucy
A few years ago, I decided I wanted red hair. So I got the least
expensive kit I found at the store, and dyed my hair. Since then, I
have noticed that as it grows out, there is quite a lot of gray in
the roots. so I just keep on dying it. I like having red hair, and
don't feel ready to go
Got back home late sunday night after a wonderful weekend of tatting
in Hector NY! There was so much to see and do there. Lots of
classes, with great teachers such as Mark Myers, Georgia Seitz, Ruth
Perry, Karey Solomon and many others. I wanted to take all the
classes, but of course that was
read about this project in an online knitting magazine
http://www.laceschool.com/
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The butterfly is in her book, 'Treasury of Patterns' There is also a
b'fly in 'New Braids and Designs in Milanese Lace' by Read and
Kincaid. I seem to have put Louise's book someplace safe for now.
Sumac
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Radmilla Zuman designed a nice one. I
http://cgi.ebay.com/WITHOF-LACE_W0QQitemZ8210944833QQcategoryZ19158QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
this is the purple cover book, which is out of print.
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I am very sad to hear that Lenka has closed her studio and quit
teaching. I have been hoping that she would teach again at Ithaca or
somewhere I would be able to take another class. I really like her wire
lace. I will have to hope that she will return to it in time. In the
meantime I'll
After reading about various methods of storage, I remembered a case I had
gotten for my sewing thread at JoAnns. It's made by Sulky and is designed
for their rayon embroidery threads. I have now found that it is the
perfect size for the Gutermann silks and the Londonderry linens. It is a 2
And I thought it must be a new technique in wire lace!
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While perusing the buy-it-now selections for bobbin lace, I found this
interesting
item:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=12604item=4925682317rd=1
Rather pretty.
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Check this nice piece of Duchesse-Sluisse on eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=2219item=2579801998rd=1
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Thanks to all for location of the flower pattern. Will give it a try after
I finish my Christmas gifts. I rather like deciding for myself where to
put the pins, even if my choice isn't always the best g.
Sumac in southern Vermont happily making wire lace for all my family and
best friends.
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Interesting!
Sumac
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What beautiful lace! I especially like that flower with the half stitch
petals. Is there a pattern for it?
Sumac in southern Vermont slowly recovering from the dreaded flu!
Susan G. MacLeodDummerston, VT USA NATA #69
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Dear Patricia.
Thanks for being my secret pal these past months! Love this package with
all the great Scottish stuff. The rock is really cool, as is everything.
hugs,
Sumac
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Here is a lovely, huge tablecloth, 10 x 6 feet! Out of my budget, but nice
to look at.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3639item=3760322981rd=1
Sumac
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Dear SP,
Thanks for the neat package! I love the socks! That yarn is really
neat. I've knit one pair of socks, so I know how much work they are. The
cover cloth is cute, I'll take it to Ithaca with me. Love the chocolate,
makes me feel like I've been out trick or treating. The MM tin
Dear SP,
Thank you for the box of fun treats! I love the 'spooky' spider and the
cute Halloween cats. The tea will be tasty, the bowl is lovely. The
bookmark is sweet, and will go in my current book. The muffin mix will be
great, I'll make it to take to Ithaca when Jane and I go in a few
Yippee! I got into the class I wanted, wire lace with Lenka! This is
going to be fun! Now, does anyone have some of her bobbins that need a new
home? I need 12 pair. Of course, I can get them in Ithaca if needed.
My tatted lighthouse got a blue ribbon at Craft Adventure. My first
This is for Teneriffe. The metal prongs control the little pins around the
edge of the metal circle at the top. I have a smaller one, but can't think
of the name for it right now.
Wish me luck, hope I win it!
Sumac
At 10:48 AM 8/22/04, Diana Smith wrote:
Does anyone have any idea what this
Dear SP,
Thanks for the package of goodies! The cookies are nice and crunchy, the
fan will be great when the heat comes back again. I don't have much heat
tolerance these days. The kitties are sweet, but one of my naughty kids
stole the plainer one off the table from inside the bag! No
Greetings,
Jane has told you part of the tale, here is my part.
The trip was great! Driving down was also quite interesting. I got to go
thru NJ, where I had not been before. Our route took us over the Tappan
Zee bridge, a marvel in itself. It was quite surprising to find myself
only 20
Dear SP,
Thanks for the nice West VA package! I always find it interesting to
learn about other parts of the country. Very pretty there. All the tasty
goodies will be great to make up. The lotion has such a yummy smell, also.
Thanks again,
Sumac
Susan G. MacLeod
Dummerston, VT USA
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There is an exquisite honiton fan on eBay today. Pricey but beautiful!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=2219item=8110637725rd=1
Sumac
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I got to look at a few things in the albums, and have gone twice. I love
the wire and the book! The only problem I have is that the webpage makes
my computer crash. Any suggestions? I'm using IE with Windows 98
Sumac
Susan G. MacLeod
Dummerston, VT USA
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Does anyone know about this book? I'd like a review before I buy
it. Looks interesting.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=378item=6900483791rd=1
Sumac
Susan G. MacLeod
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Calling in sick to work makes me uncomfortable. No matter how legitimate
my excuse, I always get the feeling that my boss thinks I'm lying. On
one recent occasion, I had a valid reason but lied anyway, because the
truth was just too darned humiliating. I simply mentioned that I had
sustained
I finally made my website and got it to the right place! It's mostly
tatting, with a little bit of bobbin lace.
hurrah!
Sumac in southern Vermont
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Dear Secret Pal,
I got your nice package last week, thanks so much for the nice treats! So
sorry I kept forgetting to write. My tatting class has kept me too busy
lesson planning.
Sumac
Susan G. MacLeod
Dummerston, VT USA
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Thanks to my new secret pal for the great package! I must say that the
Venus thread is greatly appreciated!!! Have wanted to try it since I first
heard of it, it's really nice! And thanks for all the lovely goodies in
the package!
Sumac
Susan G. MacLeod
Dummerston, VT USA
There is a very pretty lace behind the bobbin in this ebay item. What type
of lace is this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2381558170category=19158
Sumac
Susan G. MacLeod
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These are listed as 19th century french lacemaking bobbins. Interesting
shapes.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3266186461category=114
Susan G. MacLeod
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Love that watermelon pillow!
Sumac
At 03:57 PM 12/20/03 +, Jean Leader wrote:
Finally got the Young Lacemaker section of The Lace Guild website updated
(English only at the moment). That should be it for the year.
David and Jean (in drear and damp Glasgow)
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Dear Secret Pal.
Thanks for the Great package that came yesterday! Love the
bobbins, the laminiated ones are really pretty! The NEC bobbin is great,
were you lucky enough to get to go there? I can't imagine what it would be
like to be able to see so much lace stuff in one place. For
I know there are varied interests in this group. I am looking for the
Modern Priscilla, probably December '02 or '03 for my brother and
SIL. This issue has an elaborate Christmas dinner by Fannie Merritt Farmer
that they used to use, till it got lost somewhere in their moves. A
photocopy
Jane and I had a great trip to Ithaca. Jane is a great Navigator, and we
hardly got off track, just once when I was too busy talking to pay
attention to the road! The foliage was pretty along the route, the colors
seemed a little more muted than usual.
The display area was just amazing! The
What is a congestion charge???
Sumac
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Dear SP,
Thanks for the great package! More of those interesting patterns!!! I
just have to learn more about this lace and how to do it, the patterns are
so nice! I love the beads. The lemons on the potholder looked so real, I
had to sniff them!
It has been very hot and humid here. I
To my secret pal somewhere in Italy,
Thanks for the great package! I love the sugar free candy, it is such
pretty glass! The cookies are nice, is Biscotti just Italian for
cookie? I always thought that it was just the crunchy ones that are slice
off a loaf and baked twice. The threads are
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