[lace] re: Lace Hats
Christine Mirecki has designed lots of hats, several of which are sold published separately, but the ones which fitted Karen's description (rounded crown, wide brim) I have only seen in the first book, Sommerhute, which has twelve patterns in all. She has just brought out another book of hats, which I haven't as yet seen (and won't buy anyway, as twelve lace hats would be enough for anyone!) Sue, who usually lurks in France's Rhone valley - 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] Kopek/whirlpool filling
First, I am NOT a Russian lace expert! After looking aat Clare's photos I scrolled down the rest of the page and my eye was held by a yin/yang photo made for the 2017 motif exchange. The centres are what the French call 'araignees russes' or Russian spiders (they were probably the first I'd ever made, the original had leaf tallies which I couldn't get to look like anything!) Going back to Clare's photos - I don't think the first two are at all the same thing, there's no sign of the sewing that is done at each spoke, whereas the third, surrounded by a definitely Russian braid, has the tresses and sewings... But as I say, I'm not an expert, far from it, that's just my little centime's worth! Sue in Montelimar, on top of the world since Wales beat England at Rugby! - 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 hats
Karen, Christine Mirecki has designed lots of hats - her Sommerhüte more or less fits what you're looking for, with twelve different designs. I was going to make one for my niece's wedding but was then told hats are only for the mothers, so made a fascinator, but thank you for reminding me - I can make one for my grandchildren's christening in August! Sue in an unseasonably warm and sunny Montelimar - 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] Cilaos needle lace
Have just found this site: http://blogdefloralie.eklablog.com/comment-faire-les-jours-cilaos-a48648384 where I learn that you can buy Cilaos look-alikes made in Madagascar - much cheaper in St Denis market than in Cilaos! (St Denis is the capital of the Reunion Island) Sue - 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] Cilaos needle lace
Woops! Tnank you Lin, I forgot the link: http://blogdefloralie.eklablog.com/comment-faire-les-jours-cilaos-a48648384 I didn't say that the prices are astronomic because the embroiderers are paid the minimum French wage; Sue - 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] Cilaos needle lace
Cilaos is on the Réunion Island, a French Departement It is a form of very elaborate cutwork, and the centre where it is still made (and sold at astronomic prices) is known as the 'Maison de la Broderie' or Embroidery House. Although a lot of Madagascar embroidery is sold in the Reunion, I didn't see anything vaguely resembling 'les jours de Cilaos' in Madagascar - but I didn't travel around a lot. Here is a link to a site which gives basic instructions; it's in French, but even without a translation the photos give an idea of how it's made. When I went to Cilaos, in the pelting rain after a long hike, the Centre was just shutting down for the day, so I didn't get to see the work being done, just to buy the wine Cilaos is also known for (not worth the walk, we poured half the bottle away) and lentils, which are better than the wine. Sue in the Rhone valley (France) - 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] Ghost pillow
Thanks Lyn. I also use a spare bit of polystyrene, which will now be elevated to the status of ghost pillow or voodoo pillow! But I like your idea of using different pins for different things, and will definitely incorporate that idea! Sue from Montelimar, France, where autumn has definitely taken over from summer - 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] Testing whether Italics will process on Arachne's Old Server
Same results in France - quote marks came through, but the rest in 'ordinary' print. I bless Arachne, and all its members, frequently - so much knowledge, so much goodwill - and in my first language, which is a joy. Thank you all - 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: lace copies
Alex said: I donât mind friends sharing or teachers supplying my patterns at no cost, Thank you Alex! A friend and I have subscriptions to different lace publications, but both of us, if we see something in the other's publication, order our own copy of that particular number. My problem is more with out-of-print books. in my early days of lace-making, I saw and fell in love with Pat Read's Milanese lace books, but they were way beyond my capacities at the time; A couple of years later, when i felt I could tackle them, You couldn't find the for love or money - well, yes, but a LOT of money on ebay. A friend lent me hers for a shile (what's the copyright position there?), and I eventually was lucky enough to get a second-hand copy of the first book from Roseground. The same thing happened with Bridget Cook's Idrija lace , but there were other books on the subject, though not so detailed. I was delighted when they were reprinted, and am now working my way through mine. I perfectly understand the feelings of designers, for whom what they earn from a design is ridiculous compared with the time spent, the knowledge and skill required, not to mention the inspiration. And how galling it is that even that minute sum is pirated away. But there are a lot of frustrated lacemakers out here who can't get designs legally because they're out of print! (I may say that the only prickings I download are those which are offered free on sites such as LOKK - or Gon Homberg's site - for which, much thanks, Gon!) Sue from a gloriously sunny Montélimar - 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] List is quiet
I too have been busy clearing my pillows for a week's course of Cantu next week, after going to Le Puy for their annual couvige.You can see some photos here: https://goo.gl/photos/sAaZnvYsF8nEE96x6 Both Marie-Thérèse Bonniol and Denise Etienne wer there with their salt-crystal lace; Denise's seemed to me less brilliant than when I first saw it eight years ago; she says the problem is the dust. Marie-Thérèse Bonniol had two pieces I haven't seen before, but hers are under glass. I asked if they altered with time; she said that the originals, done in 2001 hadn't budged at all, the only time she had some trouble was when she took them to an exhibition in the north of France, they weren't framed, and the weather was wet (as it often is in the north of France). She had to remove them to a drier place before the salt dissolved..; Apparently she hasn't done any "salty' lace for several years. Missed Florence Quinette - but I see she was in Australia! Lots of lovely lace to see, and although there seem to be fewer and fewer vendors - I miss Bart and Francis who have some beautiful unusual threads - there was plenty to tempt. Why is it that however many different sizes, colours types of thread you have, you never have the right one for the next thing you want to make? Sue, from a windy, rainy Montelimar (the sun should be back tomorro) - 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: Lace eye candy
Janice, I've seen this salt crystal lace several years running - but I'm going to a lace day in Vauvert, where they did it, at the end of October, I'll ask for more info! i think it was probably only tried once, as an experiment, but will let you know all the details I manage to glean... I'd forgotten about net petticoats and sugar; that's some years back! Sue from Montélimar - 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: Lace eye candy
Hi Susan, The lace is made normally then immersed in sea water at the local salt works. It was Marie-Thérèse Bonniol who first thought up the technique - Denise, of the site you mention, learnt it from her - and you can see the various stages here: http://artetdentelle.free.fr and go to Dentelles cristallisées dans le sel. The rest of her work is worth looking at too - I love her creations! Sue from Montélimar - 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 Day in Spain
Jeri, you're quite right, I should have said thank you before. Thanks to Carolina de la Guardia who announced the day in Ripoll on 5th June, I'm actually going to be able to go! Like Agnes, I"ve been dreaming about this for some times, but I never seem to know in advance, and it's too late to organise. This year I can stay with my son in the French Pyrenees and get a train from Puig Cerda! Thank you so much Carolina! In fact, a big thank you to Everybody. You probably can't imagine the joy I get from the digest about my favourite subject in my native language, which I rarely speak, except with language learners . So THANK YOU ALL, merci, Danke, Gracias, diolch yn fawr etc Sue, near Montélimar France - 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: lace magazines/membership
After several years of lace Express (lovely eye candy as Joepie says) last year I changed for La Dentelle, which has very detailed instructions, but only in French, and Vuelta y Cruz, which is a delight. I read the Spanish first, then read again in English for what I missed first time round, thus drawing out the pleasure. Haven't got round to sending off my subscription yet this year; must do this week! Sue in Montélimar, France - 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: Queyras lace
I'm very privileged to own a Queyras "tambour' made and carved in traditional Cembra pine by a friend, who used Claire le Goaziou's beautiful book. With two friends who also have tambours made by Alain we have decided to work Queyras lace on our traditional tambours at the Upaix Lace Day in August. If any of you lovely people out there are in the Hautes Alpes on 13th, 14th August, drop in and say hello! Apart from Claire's book, in which there are seven lace prickings, Michelle Andreu has produced 'Dentelle des Alpes' and Françoise Monneret has several books on Alpine laces, which differ from valley to valley. Sue from Montélimar, where a nippy Mistral is blowing dosn the Rhone valley;.. - 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] Tape lace alphabet
The French book by Michelle Andrieu has two embroidered and one lace alphabet. The lace alphabet, shich is the first, is in 'éternelle', whole stitch and leaf tallies. Only four pairs, qick and effective. There is also Pat read's Celtic alphabet. And at dentellièresfrancheville.blogspot;com there are the first numbers (but not tape lace, though I suppose you could use a Milanese braid...) Sue, on holiday in Madagascar! - 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] June 21 International Lace Day
In France Father's Day is the third Sunday in June - but there is also the Fête de la Musique on June 21st! Sue in a warm and very windy Montelimar - 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: searching for DMC Broder Machine in colors
Devon, I ordered three spools directly from DMC, having been told by all my local haberdashers that I'd have to order a box of each colour if they got it for me. As I'm in France, the postage wasn't bad (2.40⬠for 4 spools), I don't know what the cost would be for the States. I'm not up to creating, I used it for a Bedfordshire thistle and a length of Bucks edging, and had no problems with them. I used the DMC because it was a joint effort, and it had been decided we would use DMC because there's a good range of different threads, readily available in France, but Aurifil 50 (40 wraps as opposed to 42 for the Dmc) also has a lovely range of colours and a silky sheen. Sue - 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: New invention. Bobbins
Brian, I don't think Monsieur Roux is claiming to have invented a new bobbin, it's new for him, just as suppliers will label new threads they haven't carried before. I bought a tatting shuttle rather along the same lines at Le Puy in October, but didn't see any of these bobbins; I can confirm that he is an excellent turner, with a practical and imaginative mind - some time ago he came across a stack of pre-bakelite plastic (I can't remember the name) and made some bobbins and tatting shuttles. I don't know if the supplies ran out, or if they didn't have much success, because I haven't seen them since. What's more, both he and his wife are lovely, friendly people! Sue from Montelimar, where the Mistral was blowing at 120 kph yesterday - and summer temperatures announced for tomorrow - 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/
Subject: [lace] Thread management/organisation
If the thread is coloured: pendants, ear-rings, lace-bugs or butterflies from Claire Burkhardt's Lace for 10pairs (I have a stash of insects, so when asked for something to put in the witches' cauldron, or how to hide holes in a curtain nibbled by grasshoppers, I donate several lace bugs; what's more, you can mix colours to your heart's delight); if there's enough thread I may make a bookmark, or use it to try out a new pattern, or just make a band until the thread runs out. There are so many things to do with short bands of lace - put it on a pocket, a lavender bag, on a jute lace-maker's pillow. The real problem is taking the time to do a something little when you're itching to get onto the next big project, so I have lots of little ends that go into pin-cushions, but I top them with polyster filling, because I don't like the only-threads ones! Sue from a grey and chilly Montelimar - 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: Saint Catherine's Day
In France, at least in our area, the patron saint of lacemakers is St Jean-François Régis. A lacemaking friend has a little medallion on her 'carreau'. On Saint Catherine's Day there is a saying: La Sainte Catherine, tout bois prend racine (On St Catherine's day, every bit of wood puts down roots) so we plant trees or woody plants on the 25th November. The tradition was that girls still unmarried at the age of 25 wore a hat they had made themselves for the feastday of Saint Catherine. The colours were yellow and green, and the style extravagant... Sue from Montélimar, where it is raining yet again - 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] Milanese reprints
I don't THINK I dreamed the Milanese books were to be reprinted, or rather re-published, July, August September - has anybody heard anything more? If they don't hurry up I'll have to change my Christmas list! - 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] re: some Michel Jourde patterns:
When I have ordered (from France) I have sent an email to Michel Jourde, giving the name of the design and my address; he then sent the pricking, with the price to which I added the cost of the stamp on the envelope... This works well - with euros and a French bank cheque! His children are contining the sale of his designs, but I think they will need time to organize - they have their own lives. I doubt if Michel Jourde sold abroad, apart from Lace Express and it's an entirely different kettle of fish. I'll let you all know if I find anything. Sue, from France 2014-09-01 10:14 GMT+02:00 Manie Kriel m...@mweb.co.za: Or how do you order? Please help a non-french speaking person! Manie Kriel South Africa -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of laceviolins...@comcast.net Sent: 29 August 2014 21:47 To: Susan Vossier Cc: lace Subject: Re: [lace] re: some Michel Jourde patterns: How do I get a catalogue? Becca in Utah, 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. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Salamanders
Hi Susan, Glad you're joining in the great salamander friendship chain! The only ESSENTIAL rule is to respect the size, but I suspect you're having trouble printing out to the right size (I certainly can't, but I have the photocopy Josianne gave me 2 years ago!) If you, or anyone else, would like a photocopy that is the correct size, just send me your snail-mail address and I'll pop it in the post. Three are already on their way... Sue in sunny (at last) Montelimar It's much larger than I expected I'm uncertain as to the notations regarding cm. - 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: some Michel Jourde patterns:
Mary, I have the Michel Jourde 2012 catalogue beside me,there are over 200 designs, and he has done a lot since - in July there are three new designs on his blog. Even if you don't understand the French, the pictures are magnificent. The link has already been given, but here it is again http://mjourde.over-blog.com/ Sue, in Montelimar, France - 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] Michel Jourde patterns
Jenny, the Michel Jourde patterns came directly from him - I have bought several this year, I sent him my address and sent a cheque on receipt of the prickings. I gather from the blog that his children will continue the sales, but I should imagine it'll take some time before they can sort out the legal side - the French administration system knocks the wheels of God into a cocked hat! Michel Jourde will be greatly missed. He went on drawing until the end - his last creation on his site was dated 26th July. I shall be thinking of him during his funeral tomorrow, Tuesday, at 3pm. - 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: lace salamanders
Antje, you should get a photo of the banner with the link, but it didn't work for Sallie, either. I can't get photos on the site this evening - but this page worked: http://www.lesdiversespassionsdejosi.com/article-defi-de-la-rentree-2012-109414974.html If you want the pricking, I can send you a photo-copy if you send me your postal address, and I'll send you Josianne's address as soon as I get a reply from her - or put my hand on her card! Being able only to read the basics in French, your link takes me to a page where it only says that the salamanders are travelling to the Retournac Museum. Sue - 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: lace in Paris
Dear Devon, Fermée au public depuis 2004, la salle des tissus, située au dernier étage du pavillon nord ouest du château d'Ecouen, permet de présenter les collections textiles par roulement. En effet, très sensibles à la lumière, ces oeuvres ne supportent pas d'être exposées trop longtemps. Après avoir avoir valorisé les broderies liturgiques, les broderies au petit point et les dentelles, la salle des tissus rouvrira en juin 2014 avec une présentation thématique sur les étoffes d'ameublement. The materials room, which is situated in the north-west pavilion'?) of the Château d'Ecouen, and has been closed to the public since 2004, presents the textile collections *by rota.* As these exhibits are very sensitive to light, they cannot stand too long an exposure. After liturgical embroidery, petit point and dentelle, the materials room will open in June 2014 with an exhibition on the theme of furnishing fabrics. You didn't miss anything - the lace exhibition must have been before they closed in 2004... Sue Montélimar, 600 km South of Paris - 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] Milanese Books (Read Kincaid)
Jane, that is wonderful news! I managed to get the first book through Roseground in January, I'll await August and December patiently... Happy Easter to you all, Sue in windly but sunny Montélimar (France) - 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: Book translations
I learnt to make lace in France, and feel very privileged to be able to read books in English and German as well; the majority of my French lacemaking friends speak only French (partly a question of generation and possibly geography). Probably the younger lacemakers have learnt some English at school. Here I hear the same sort of comments: why can't authors translate into French??? The only solution is to be polyglot! - 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:stunned
On Monday, on the French lace forum, there was a post with almost the same title, about a book, 50 New Milanese Lace Patterns, selling for 1 105.72 EURO on Amazon. The other extreme. Jane, this is what we all dream about when we go to car boot sales - finding a treasure an ignorant seller hasn't recognised for its true worth... Having said that, I find it very sad.. I just hope the person who bought it fells as if she(or he) has won the lottery I looked up 'vintage' in wordreference.com, and they define it as from the 70's, as opposed to antique! Sue in Montélimar, where we have had the first dry, sunny day for ages - 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] what to see/visit in Nice, France or the nearby area
No, no, you *leave *from Le Puy for Compostella, having been first blessed in the cathedral, and taking with you a stick, a cape and your pilgrim's pass - and you gather the scallop shell from the beach at Compostela and bring it back to prove you've been there! 2013/12/12 dmt11h...@aol.com Of course the best way to travel to Le Puy is not by train or car, but by foot with a scallop shell slung around your neck :-) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Way_of_St._James#Medieval_route - 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] what to see/visit in Nice, France or the nearby area
Nice - Lyon is four and a half hours if you get a direct train, five if you change at Marseille, Aix or Avignon. The days of the absolute punctuality of French trains are in the past; my son had to spend a night in the youth hostel in Nice this year, because all the trains that accepted bikes had been cancelled the day he had booked due to some trouble elsewhere... 2013/12/11 dmt11h...@aol.com Arlene's question is a difficult one, requiring not only a knowledge of lace tourism, but also of French train routes. I have only visited the lace areas around Le Puy, including Retournac and Brioude in a car, something I wrote about in the Bulletin several years ago. In a car, it was difficult enough with some connecting roads so minimal that they were only barely indicated on the map. Although I do not understand the French train system I am inclined to believe that all the trains radiate from Paris and that inter-city transport may be much harder. However, from what I hear, these trains from Paris are practically time machines. On the theory that it might be easier to go to a major city, one located between Nice and Paris, may I suggest Lyon, the second largest city in France, and a noted center for silk manufacture, an historical specialty of the city. It is possible to go to a silk center and see the jacquard looms. In addition to that the Musee des Tissus (Michelin 3 star textile and decorative arts museum) in Lyon has a small, but very satisfying and very high quality display of lace in it, or at least it did when I was there a few years ago. (Always good to contact the museum in advance...) Devon - 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] what to see/visit in Nice, France or the nearby area
Hi Arlene and everyone, Let's imagine you were on a trip and you ended up in Nice, France, and you have an extra day before you leave. Is there anything lace related in that city? Le Puy is a beautiful place, with a fine exhibition hall, next year (June to December) the theme is 'The finest circus costumes' - http://www.ladentelledupuy.com/index.php?page=diaporama not to mention Lacemakers in the street one week-end in June, and the 'couvige' or lace day the first week-end in October. Having said that, Le Puy may not seem very far from Nice, but by train you're thinking in terms of seven hours, with at least two changes... At a mere 120 Km from Nice, across the border in Italy, Cognes keeps alive the tradition of Alpine lace: http://www.dentellieres.com/Musee/Cogne/cogne2.htm (site in French, but the photos speak for themselves) Cognes and Nice are twin-towns, but I don't know if there's a train... If you need more local information when - if - plans crystallize, get in touch! On entirely different subjects - a big thank-you to Jean Leader for the Advent calendar - and the link to the new Pat Read book; and also to another Jean, Jean Eke for her beautiful rabbit animation, which I have shared with my French lacemaking friends. Sue in Montélimar, France, where we've had several sunny days WITHOUT WIND! - 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: Third hand
You can get third hands from Rolande Deliever in Belgium: - rolande-deliever.com or from Le Centre de la Dentelle in France: ladentelledupuy.com.They go under the name of pince de Brucelle(s), and the Le Puy one costs 10,40 - plus pp, of course! Hope this helps! Sue, in Montélimar, France - 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/
