Re: [lace] Re: Arachne Handbook etc

Whether I'm logged into yahoo as Arachne or my own Yahoo account myself, the hyperlink takes me directly to the lace photos - but I'm in America, like Clay. Can't imagine what else but country can be affecting it - but I'm not a computer expert Sue attached photograph of a young man at a

[lace] Re: Arachne Handbook etc

Joseph (and anyone else interested) If you want to check what was written in the handbook (it's a bit dated now, even though I think I updated some of the info re long gone websites when I posted it) you should be able to find it in the Archives (search for posts with my name and handbook).

[lace] Re: Arachne FLICKER

Anyone can look at the photos on Flickr – the link is posted at the end of every Arachne messages: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ You only need the login info if you want to upload or edit your photos in it Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] RE: pin cushions

I think my preferred pin cushions are ones filled with emery powder (I just have 2 of the Springetts kits variety). The emery has kept my pins clean and reasonably sharp through the years, and I've had both of mine for probably 25+ years,and they've been in humid and dry climates over that time.

[lace] Re: Arachne Flickr page

Hi All,I asked Sue Babbs for directions and she sent me a wonderful email with screen shots for each action to get into and post a photo on Flickr.  I had trouble in the past because I use Yahoo for my email so it would not let me get into the Flickr account even though I had signed out of mine.

Re: [lace] Re: Arachne Flickr page

The entire site appears differently on my iPad, but it looks as though now anyone can upload now... Sent from my iPad > On Dec 30, 2016, at 5:54 PM, Sue Babbs wrote: > > Clay and I have now changed the password – email me personally if you want > to know it, as we don’t

[lace] Re: Arachne Flickr page

Clay and I have now changed the password – email me personally if you want to know it, as we don’t want to put it on Arachne where it will end up in the archives for the whole world to find! Beth, I will send it to you in a separate email Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send

[lace] Re: Arachne Flickr page

I tried to upload some photos the other day for someone else and discovered this problem. I wrote to Clay asking her to change the Flickr account password, as she is the person that pays for the site for all of our use. I am guessing she is busy with family and will be back in touch once the

RE: [lace] RE: torchon ground/gimp writing

[mailto:malva...@sympatico.ca] Sent: Monday, December 26, 2016 9:31 PM To: Helen Bell; Arachne - Lace Subject: Re: [lace] RE: torchon ground/gimp writing Hi Helen and other arachnids I notice that you used the wrong address for Lace - it should be lace@arachne.com not the @dont.panix.com If you use

Re: [lace] RE: torchon ground/gimp writing

missed my big family party because of it. -Original Message- From: Helen Bell Sent: Monday, December 26, 2016 2:56 PM To: l...@dont.panix.com ; lace-dig...@lists.panix.com Subject: [lace] RE: torchon ground/gimp writing - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[lace] Re: Lace-related Treasures for Day Dreamers

Thanks, Noelene, for alerting us to Jeri's message before the digest comes out. I had been wondering what this magazine was about, especially with the recent UK TV series about Queen Victoria finishing just before I noticed it in the listings we get (my husband is an independent newspaper

[lace] Re 10th Anniversary

I think it is just fine the way it is Jenny , I find it easy to navigate. Thanks to everyone for making it possible. Shirley in Corio. Oz. shirl200...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace] Re: "Lace" Magazine Number 164 Raffle Winner

Congratulations Amanda - enjoy the magazine. Thank you for organizing this Sue. Karen in Malta - 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] Re: "Lace" Magazine Number 164 Raffle Winner

I had 23 entries for the raffle for the Lace Magazine : Alice in Oregon Amanda Furrow Ann Butler Annette Meldrum Bobbi Donnelly Cheryl Hornlein Diane Williams Heather Helen Bell Julie Todd Karen in Malta Kathryn Roberts

[lace] Re: Missing Emails

Thanks everyone for the responses. I guess Gmail has changed it's filters. I will either check the archives or subscribe to the digest. Jeri's emails are always so informative that I don't want to miss them. Cindy - in still grey and expecting snow for the next week Bracebridge, - To

[lace] Re: Ornament Exchange

Thank you Dawn Podsiad for the most beautifully made lace bell on my Christmas card - the whole card is exquisite. I will treasure it and display it every year. Regards Jacqui On 06-Dec-16 1:08 PM, medievalmot...@aol.com wrote: Dear Jacqui I received your card yesterday and I love it. I

Re: [lace] Re Lace Facebook

How puzzling and frustrating! The photos are still there on FB, but I don't really understand how Facebook works! I've added some photos to our Flickr site, now it seems clear that the Lace Guild doesn't plan to include such photos in their magazine as they didn't have enough space for them,

[lace] Re Lace Facebook

I found the Facebook August 4th posting with the names of winners of medals of excellence but no pictures of Sue's Christening outfit. I also looked for something with a plus sign but couldn't find it. Ann - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace] RE: lace-digest V2016 #103

I have sent both my Exchange cards, and scans of them have been sent to Jenny. I received my UK Lace Magazine, but there is still no sign of the IOLI Bulletin, - so I must write to the Editor, and let her know. Others here in Oz, don't seem to have received them either , as I have asked around

Re: [lace] Re: Lace Facebook

Thanks, Janice, and well done for patiently working thro the Facebook pages. No, no babies in the family yet. It was part of a challenge with Bobbi Donnelly and Michael Guisiana to produce a Christening Outfit using the same dress pattern. Bobbi, of course, did Tønder lace and I believe

[lace] Re: Lace Facebook

Sue,Found them.  I scrolled through all the messages on the Lace Guild Facebook page and came across one which had a + sign on a photo around that date, then clicked to see more messages on the same subject and eventually came up with Sue's photos. Lovely christening outfits. The shawl is

[lace] Re Christmas Card Exchange

Thank you to Janet for organising the exchange this year , and loving thoughts to Sallie . Shirley in Corio, Oz. shirl200...@gmail.com - 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 Richard Dillingham... some good news

Hello all, I have had a stroke of luck. I have found a "local" genealogist who has actually done some work on him and he has shared it with me (or will do(!)) Just 100 kms from me. He has offered me all the help I need. I can't imagine my luck! Watch this space to be bored with

[lace] Re King George bobbin

Sorry guys it was George iii. George showed his gratitude by giving him the lucrative post of warden of the Cinque ports. During the spring he made visits of inspection to Chatham and Portsmouth; on 28 September he made a tour for the purpose of holding reviews at Winchester, Salisbury, and

[lace] Re: Pink house

Hello Everybody, have a look here http://instagrafite.com/our-pink-house-by-olek-in-avesta-sweden/ it’s not bobbin lace but crochet and, what’s more, a lovely story. Have fun. - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] Re article Classification etc.

Sorry, but I failed to include the "Folder List" I mention as part of creating the folders for such a classification on you PC. I will send it to you individually as I doubt that many will want to create this on their PC. Sorry for that omission. Brian - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] Re Rannsom Dilligham.. transported. Botany Bay .......Inscription wrong?

I am doing research on this bobbin as the Higgins has granted approval to use their image in the Dictionary. I seem to remember that when I first raised this a member wrote and gave me some information on the inscription being wrong. Can you drop me those corrections again please, as I can

[lace] Re: List is quiet

I think as others have said we are all busy - I'm currently away from home, at the preserved railway in Porthmadog where I'm a volunteer shedmaster, because I've organised a lacemaking weekend here to raise funds (ie tomorrow and Sunday) for the railway. I've not had the chance to make much lace

Re: [lace] Re: Ithaca lace weekend - Amelia Ars

The Amelia Ars class was full--it was so popular that a lot of people for whom it was first choice didn't get in. Carolyn Wetzel also gave an extremely interesting talk at the banquet on a type of lush gold and silver embroidery from 15th and 16th Century Spain. My first choice was Kumiko

[lace] Re: Ithaca lace weekend - Amelia Ars

Thanks for the report. I do love Ithaca Lace Days but haven't been for a while. Did anybody take the Amelia Ars class? That really tempted me! Jane in Vermont, USA with red, orange, yellow and green trees jvik...@sover.net - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

[lace] Re: restoring bobbins

Well said Alex! Hang the washing, let's make lace - I consider my bobbins as tools of my trade, as they were originally meant to be. I have no interest in the resale value of my

[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

Re: [lace] Re edgeing

It's a lovely piece of work. Karen in Malta - 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 edgeing

Your Whisteria edgeing is beautiful Agnes , can you please tell me where you got your pattern. Shirley in Corio Oz. shirl200...@gmail.com - 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: 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

Re: [lace] Re: [lace-chat] Selling my lace bobbins :(

I could use that direct link. Sorry Sue, I can't seem to get to Ann's email address except through you! Cearbhael Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 11, 2016, at 8:35 AM, Sue Babbs wrote: > > Forwarding for you, Ann. So sorry to hear why you had to stop making lace > > Sue

[lace] Re: [lace-chat] Selling my lace bobbins :(

Forwarding for you, Ann. So sorry to hear why you had to stop making lace Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: Ann McClean Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 8:22 AM To: lace-c...@arachne.com Subject: [lace-chat] Selling my lace bobbins :( After not making bobbin

Re: [lace] Re: Distressing news

- From: Clay Blackwell Sent: Monday, September 5, 2016 6:20 PM To: Arachne Subject: [lace] Re: Distressing news I have just gotten an email from Angel, and she is home now on antibiotics. Since her fever has broken, she is now allowed to take care of her baby. I don't think bonding

[lace] Re: Distressing news

> I have just gotten an email from Angel, and she is home now on antibiotics. Since her fever has broken, she is now allowed to take care of her baby. I don't think bonding will be an issue for her... She bonded with that little life the moment she knew that she was there! I am very relieved.

[lace] Re: 2016 Arachne Christmas Card Exchange.

Dear janet i am so sorry to read about Sallie's accident. I do pray that she makes a good recovery even if it is taking a long time. The thought of making lace again may be a good incentive. I will certainly take part in the Christmas card exchange this year. Just one exchange please but to

[lace] RE: Lace Survey Results

Hello Helen Thanks for doing this "exercise" very interesting results. May just suggest this to our local group, and see how much (if at all) the results vary from yours. Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

[lace] Re: Lace on display on London

Hello Beth, I recently posted about a V & A exhibition, but it wasn't lace and it doesn't start until October Sorry! (Details repeated below) But there are other exhibitions. V & A currently has an exhibition on A Brief History of Underwear (pun intended, I assume!), Kensington Palace

[lace] Re: Sewing Out

I was taught that the sewing made when you are joining ends together is effectively a half hitch, and to secure that with another half hitch - then to darn the ends in (one of a pair going forwards, the other back). This is strong enough to withstand washing. Many times we are making pieces

[lace] Re survey

I also left many years ago for the same reason as Vivienne , and recently came back . I would not like to see it go down the same track again. Shirley in Corio, Oz. shirl200...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here.

[lace] re Survey request

1C 2B Sue T Dorset UK - 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: Supporting Young Lacemakers, Publicity, Networking

Good idea, Jeri. In fact, when I attended the Grand Reveal for the Plymouth Jacket that I worked on they handed me such a press release which I sent to my local paper, largely in the spirit of fun. Imagine my surprise when I was contacted by the paper and they wrote a story about it saying they

[lace] Re: Scotland and lace

Hello my Arachnean friends, Thank you very much to all those who responded to my email. All tips were really useful! Finally I did not manage to meet Jean Leader. Sorry about that. Alice, I didn't find the shop you recommended! I looked carefully, but I could only see golf clothes shops! But

Re: [lace] Re bead illustrations

a > > > Sent from Diana's iPad > > 'Very little is needed to make a happy life.' > >> On 1 Jul 2016, at 14:37, Vickie <vic.stitc...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:37:44 +0100 >> From: Louise <baile...@btinternet.com> &

Re: [lace] Re bead illustrations

is needed to make a happy life.' > On 1 Jul 2016, at 14:37, Vickie <vic.stitc...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:37:44 +0100 > From: Louise <baile...@btinternet.com> > Subject: Re: [lace] Re bead illustrations. > > ... but there were a couple

Re: [lace] Re bead illustrations.

dear Brian, and Arachnes, I am a little too late but looked through my few old bobbins. I had a few examples of swirly and dotted glass bottom beads, but there were a couple of oddities one a coarse ceramic and another organic with odd porthole decoration. I don't know if it is carved wood or

[lace] Re bead illustrations.

Thank you for your help spiders. I now have even an expanded table of beads with illustrations that have been donated to me. Many thanks Brian - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

[lace] Re: Lacemakers in Oklahoma

Hi Sally Thank you so much for this information. This list is such a mine of information with such helpful members. I have forwarded this on to Roselyn and hope that she will be able to get in touch with the lacemakers there and maybe even take part in the Idrija course. Many thanks from Janis

Re: [lace] Re bookmark exchange

Hello - I received a gorgeous tatted bookmark from Shirley and it is a treasure! And I've just received an intricate and delicate bookmark from Malvary. It is an inspiration as I am a beginner with my bobbins purchased at the Kantcentrum last summer. Thank you to both of you for being kind

[lace] Re bookmark exchange

Received a lovely bookmark from Meaghan Mc Crory this week. Shirley in Corio, Oz. shirl200...@gmail.com - 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] Re "Me" !! Long... but important to me at least.

Hello friends, Yes indeed I am a sleeper on the list, that occasionally bursts into action when an antique bobbin comes up for comment. I need to say that though I am not as old as many of my era, ( I am 80) I am clearly slowing down. I am just not as sharp as I used to be and though I

[lace] Re: Arachne Bookmark Exchange

I received my bookmark today. It is a beautiful, multicolored netted bookmark from Rita Bartholomew. The work is very fine. I will be putting it into a bookmark sleeve so it can stay as beautiful as it is today. Thank you, Rita. Helene Ulrich - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] RE: IOLI convention

Elizabeth Correa -- I look forward to meeting you at the IOLI convention. We will be there a couple of days beforehand. What class will you be in? I am in the morning Tatting class - making the necklace shown on the IOLI convention list of classes. ( class 514 I think). It is always fun to

[lace] RE: lace-digest V2016 #39

I have not received either the IOLI Bulletin, or the UK Lace magazines yet. I look, - hopefully - for them every day, - but so far without success. How confusing to have 2 Blair Castles!! Regards from Liz in Melbourne lizl...@bigpond.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace] Re I.O.L.I.Bulletin

I don't have mine yet either , don't have the English Lace either. Shirley in Corio Oz. shirl200...@gmail.com - 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:

Re: Re: [lace] Re: IOLI Convention

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

That is a great idea to provide cheep pillows for members who fly. The one time I had to fly to IOLI Convention, I was taking 2 classes and needed 20 inch pillows for both. So I got creative and made a 20 inch foam block pillow, but instead of backing it with plyboard, I used artist's foam

[lace] Re: lace magazines/membership

I wasn't slating you, but if you were in the position I am, regularly visiting The Hollies, you would possibly feel the same way when someone appears to suggest that sharing is acceptable, even if that wasn't exactly what was meant. Unfortunately, a lot of people have the misconception that

RE: [lace] Re: lace magazines/membership

came forward to take over the running of the group (at that time I was too busy and too far away to be of any use to them). Joepie From: J-D Hammett Sent: 06 May 2016 18:50 To: Jane Partridge Cc: lace@arachne.com Subject: RE: [lace] Re: lace magazines/membership Hi all, Fortunately; I do not â

[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

RE: [lace] Re: lace magazines/membership

Hi all, Fortunately; I do not ‘share’. I buy 6 magazines with my best friend. Joepie From: Jane Partridge<mailto:mous...@live.co.uk> Sent: 06 May 2016 13:56 To: J-D Hammett<mailto:jdhamm...@msn.com> Cc: lace@arachne.com<mailto:lace@arachne.com> Subject: [lace]

[lace] Re: lace magazines/membership

Unfortunately Joepie is not the only one who shares her magazines with other people. This sharing results in loss of income to the Guilds and organisations producing the magazines, to the extent that they have to increase their subscription rates (as The Lace Guild are hoping to get members'

Re: [lace] Re: Lori Howe

in South Africa From: owner-l...@arachne.com <owner-l...@arachne.com> on behalf of Karen ZM <kazama...@gmail.com> Sent: 30 April 2016 11:36 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Re: Lori Howe This is sad news indeed. Lori's site was such a valuab

[lace] Re: Lori Howe

This is sad news indeed. Lori's site was such a valuable reference tool while I was at University doing my Diploma in Lace Studies. She will not be forgotten. Karen in Malta. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help,

[lace] Re sad news

I was sorry to hear of the passing of Lori , I quite often went to her web site and always enjoyed it. Shirley in Corio , Oz shirl200...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

[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

[lace] Re: Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:46:50 -0400

From: Helene Ulrich Subject: [lace] Will be meeting someone who wants to learn bobbin lace! I am so excited. After living in the Myrtle Beach area for over 10 years, I have finally heard about someone who wants to learn bobbin lace. Hi Helene Delighted you are going to

Re: [lace] Re happy birthday

When I first started making lace, my dear friend Tamara Duval gave me a bone commemorative bobbin which celebrated the first anniversary of Arachne. The date of the anniversary on the bobbin is 4/96. So, it would seem that the list is 20 years old!!! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA

[lace] RE: happy birthday

Re: [lace] Re happy birthday > From: cearbh...@gmail.com > > Just how old are we now? I seem to recall it was still the 80's when I joined... Or the VERY early 90's. > > Cearbhael > Sent from my iPhone - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the lin

Re: [lace] Re happy birthday

Just how old are we now? I seem to recall it was still the 80's when I joined... Or the VERY early 90's. Cearbhael Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2016, at 3:28 PM, Shirley MEIER wrote: > > Happy birthday Arachne. > > > - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] Re happy birthday

Happy birthday Arachne. Shirley in Corio Oz. shirl200...@gmail.com - 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: Lazy Loops

On Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 3:51 PM, Jane Partridge wrote: > The easy way to enlarge the starting pinholes is to start with a row of > temporary pins behind the first row of the pattern - but you don't want the > loops to remain quite that big, of course. What you do to get round

Re: [lace] Re: Lazy Loops

Thanks for the suggestion Noelene. I will try your suggestion the next time I use some Magic Threads. Helene Ulrich Loris, South Carolina - USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to

RE: [lace] Re: Lazy Loops

When I have a lot of magic threads at the beginning of a piece, I make them quite long, and plait them together, in a couple of groups. I also knot the raw ends together. I then pin all the ends together through the loops with one safety pin. When I finally finish the piece, I undo each plait

[lace] Re: Lazy Loops

Thank you, Susan. Janet Theaker also suggested you were probably talking about Magic Threads. Rats! I wish there *were* a Lazy Loop - I'm lazy! With Magic Threads I find I have to move the threads and their supporting pins at least once during the work. Is there a way to avoid that? I don't use

[lace] Re: Lazy Loops

You might know these as "magic threads" Sally. A loop of strong thread is "installed" in the beginning pin holes to make it easier to sew out at the end. They are pinned back on the pillow while the piece is worked. At the end, drop one bobbin thru the loop to draw up & make the sewing. The

Re: [lace] Re spam

Hi Shirley, I needed to go to my email filters in gmail and allow [lace] exactly as it appears. And that worked for any emails going to junk. Even for those already in my address book. Now junk is totally clear. On the advice of Bev Walker... Brilliant and thank you! Jocelyn in Winnipeg On

[lace] Re spam

All of Jeri's mail goes to my spam box as well , don't know why. Shirley in Corio, Oz. shirl200...@gmail.com - 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:

Re: [lace] Re: Milanese books

Jane is absolutely right here. Someone sees that there is interest in a book and the price goes up resulting in no one buying it. The author gets nothing for a second hand book, the lace maker can't afford to own and use it and the seller ends up with an unsold book. However hubby suggested

[lace] Re: Milanese books

They might be listed at silly prices, but do any actually sell? Everything is only worth as much as someone is prepared to pay, no matter what value someone else (expert or not) puts on it. Jane Partridge On 1 Apr 2016, at 22:38, Sue Harvey wrote: I love these

[lace] Re: Milanese books

Reading Witchy Woman's post I am so glad I bought two of the Read/ Kinkaid and one Read Milanese books at the time when they were a sensible price, I love these books but no way are they worth $200 each and I wonder what it is that actually warrants them fetching that sort of price? Sue M

[lace] Re-sizing patterns

I just received the link to a page on how to re-size patterns for different threads, which I thought someone might find helpful: http://letslace.com/2016/03/19/quick-guide-to-resizing-a-lace-pattern-for-dif ferent-thread-sizes/ Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to

[lace] RE: Lace Article in New Mexico/email problems

Likewise I didn't get the original message in this thread, but as to the lost messages in general, I think I have solved the problem by subscribing to the digest as well as keeping my long in the tooth reflected list subscription. By doing so, I can now see what Jeri writes (and hopefully, Devon,

[lace] Re: Binche Rabbits

It *might* be in a folio of designs by Kumiko Nakazaki called Memorie II. I have Memorie I & III and at the time I got those a friend of mine who likes rabbits got II because it had a rabbit design in it. The design you showed seems to be very much like her other designs. I will hopefully be

RE: [lace] Re: Miniature lace

There are some miniature patterns in Alex Stillwell's Floral Bucks book in the chapters of Regency Lace. The pickings are in very fine and fine which can be done in 100/2 egptian cotton. Corinne Jones - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

[lace] Re: Miniature lace

Oh dear Alex, I was just gathering my courage to try the 140--LOL. More lessons are needed before I attempt 240!! No doubt fairy hair would make very fine lace indeed but I don't own that skill set now. Thanks Malvary--I had forgotten about Grey Rabbit & I do have those patterns. Between

Re: [lace] RE: [lace-chat] German word translation - non lace related

According to Google translate: Floor Sander Rental Hope this helps - 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-chat] German word translation - non lace related

It is for rental of a machine to sand floors (wooden ones I assume). Agnes Boddington I have just seen a photograph of a German shop with a long description on top. can anyone translate the following, please? Fussbodenschleifmaschinenverleih. Thank you, Patricia in Wales. - To unsubscribe

[lace] RE: blocking silk scarf

If the fibre is silk, please do not use dish detergent. Silk is harmed by alkalis, and dish detergents are not gentle. Some years ago, we did a joint project in my class and one of the ladies had got her piece grubby (from using handcream) so put it in a dish with water and a drop of dish

[lace] RE: Arachne Lurker's Complaints

Catherine wrote:> Good morning all > My goodness, how would we manage without Jeri! It is very, very, quiet, without Jeri's posts, Cathy! (Some of you may remember me mentioning a while back that there seems to be some sort of conflict between Outlook/Live and AOL, so I don't see posts from

[lace] Re: Early Lace Books by Gilian Dye

Thanks, everyone, for prompt replies. Especial thanks to Bev Walker, for suggesting Barbara Fay; I just got a mailing from her (well...) and had two books (not Dye) on my bucket list already. Might as well add the three by Dye. -- Tamara P Duvall Lexington,

[lace] Re: Gutermann thread enquiry - washing

Thank you, Jeri, for all the good advice you have given us over the years. I'm sure most Arachnes appreciate your sharing the knowledge you have learned by diligent study; I know I do. I have a folder that I put many of your "pearls of wisdom" into. I suggest that the younger lacemakers do

[lace] RE: Gutermann R402 silk

I've not come across that particular silk, but the S303 is more use for needlelace as it isn't particularly fine. It's a pity Texere have gone out of business last year as some of their silks (on cones) were nice to use. Pipers will (or at least, used to) work with you to get the colour and

[lace] Re:

Hi Sharon, Books about lacemaking are generally published in fairly short runs, simply because there are still relatively few people in the general population who make lace (as opposed to people who cook, for example). So the book is released, bought by vendors, and if it is well received,

[lace] RE: Joepie, here is Noelene's poem.

Hi fellow Arachnids, Thank you so very much for the kindness of our Arachne lacemakers who send the poem on to me. It is another delightful poem and I will add it to my collection of lace-poems (most of which are Noelene’s. Also my thanks and admiration for Noelene who can pen such lovely

RE: [lace] RE: Tape lace

From: Jane Partridge Sent: 16 November 2015 09:45 To: Nathalie;Arachne Subject: [lace] RE: Tape lace I'm thinking it could be Branscombe, although the tape is fairly wide, it looks right and the needlelace fillings look intricate enough and certainly include some of the 'traditional' ones. Jane

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