RE: [lace] buttons for boots shoes
I believe I have seen antique Women's shoes/boots with the MOP and/or Glass buttons. These would be on 'dressy' shoes and the leather ones on 'everyday' women's and childrens shoes.Did men's shoes of the same period have buttons also? I don't recall having seen any. Lorri F Hello All! Thank you for the explanation! I didn't realize that boot buttons were leather. The glass MOP ones I own were purchased as shoe buttons, so perhaps there is a difference?! But you've given me a spring project--to check two pairs of vintage childrens boots (over the ankle) to see what sort of buttons are attached. Details, details. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Buttons
I have an old lace bobbin made by David Haskins with the inscription ROSE HANNAH BROWN DIED MARCH 18 1846 AGED 5 YEARS. On the spangle is a child's shoe/boot button. It makes me sad whenever I look at it :o( Diana in a wet windy Northamptonshire - 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] buttons for boots shoes
Hello All! Thank you for the explanation! I didn't realize that boot buttons were leather. The glass MOP ones I own were purchased as shoe buttons, so perhaps there is a difference?! But you've given me a spring project--to check two pairs of vintage childrens boots (over the ankle) to see what sort of buttons are attached. Details, details. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 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://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Buttons
Dear Sue I think the buttons you are referring to were used on overalls and other protective work clothes. They were secured by a type of mini hair grip and could be removed for laundering so that the garment could be pressed by a press rather than ironing, then the buttons could be replaced. I had the plastic version of the buttons with these fasteners them down my lab coat in the 1960s and the holes the metal shanks of the buttons passed through were about 1/10 inch wide and neatened like buttonholes. Happy lacemaking Alex - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Buttons on Lace pillows
According to Christine Springett's book Success to the Lace Pillow which is about old bobbins there are two reasons why you might find a Button included in the spangle of an antique bobbin. One reason is because when a spinster, or Old Maid, lace maker who everyone thought would never marry suddenly found herself a husband then her lacemaking friends would take a man's trouser button and put it in amongst the beads on one the spinsters bobbins. The other reason is that when a young couple got engaged to be married the boy, being a poorly paid agricultural worker and the girl a poorly paid lacemaker, no one could afford an engagement ring so he would give his sweetheart a button from his waistcoat instead and she would include that button in one of her spangles. regards Jenny DeAngelis. Spain. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Buttons on Lace pillows
Jenny De Angelis wrote: The other reason is that when a young couple got engaged to be married the boy, being a poorly paid agricultural worker and the girl a poorly paid lacemaker, no one could afford an engagement ring so he would give his sweetheart a button from his waistcoat instead and she would include that button in one of her spangles. I have an old inscribed bobbin that says, love forget no not me and has a military button on it. Debbie in Florida [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] buttons on lace pillows
can anybody tell why it is considered good luck to have a button on a lacemaking pillow or have I got this wrong? Micki from rain-sodden Scotland - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lace Buttons - Birds eye buttons
Last Saturday, at Poole Bobbin Lace Circle meeting, Thelma Johns, an expert on Dorset buttons gave us a talk on their history and a demonstration of their construction. We also had a chance to have a go at making one. She didn't mention Bird's eye buttons, but searching for more information on Dorset buttons, I came on the following site, which has books and kits for sale for these buttons. The 'Fact File' is described as A5 size booklet with 16 pages. Containing detailed instructions for making:-Crosswheels, Crosswheel variations, Beaded crosswheels, High tops and Dorset Knobs, Bird's eyes - two methods, Singletons, Sea-urchin buttons. Two pages of colour photographs. Cost GBP6.00 inc postage within the UK GBP7.00 inc postage outside the UK. She takes Paypal. http://www.s105325101.websitehome.co.uk/ I know nothing more than that, but I'm going to order a copy and the Buttons, Buttons booklet. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Lace Buttons - Birds eye buttons
Hello Jean, I've just got in from our lace class at Broadstone and am catching up with the e-mails. I've got both these books, Jean. Very good they are too. The author is Marion Howitt, who was taught by Thelma Johns. Birds Eye buttons are very easy to make. I wonder if the Dorset ones are the same as the original enquiry. If you look at the Fact File page you will see Birds Eyes in the middle column, second and third down, and second down on the right hand column. They are soft buttons not having a horn disc or metal ring inside, so were often used on baby clothes. Liz Pass (also in Poole.) I came on the following site, which has books and kits for sale for these buttons. http://www.s105325101.websitehome.co.uk/ PS Just got the Apr/May edition of 'Stitch' which has an article about Dorset Feather Stitchery, developed from the embroidery on agricultural labourers' smocks. One Photo clearly shows Cartwheel buttons. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.17/730 - Release Date: 22/03/2007 07:44 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lace buttons
A while back there was a thread pertaining to lace buttons which contained a link to an online tutorial and a reference to 50 Heirloom Buttons to Make. I followed the link and have the book but neither has instructions for making a bird's eye button which is the type I want to duplicate. I'd appreciate any information or directions for making this button. A Google search was not productive. Sue in NJ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace buttons
I would also like the information on the birds eye buttons I also bought the book and have made two hat bands with buttons so far thanks in advance At 03:42 PM 3/20/2007, Sue Fischler wrote: A while back there was a thread pertaining to lace buttons which contained a link to an online tutorial and a reference to 50 Heirloom Buttons to Make. I followed the link and have the book but neither has instructions for making a bird's eye button which is the type I want to duplicate. I'd appreciate any information or directions for making this button. A Google search was not productive. Sue in NJ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dearl Christiansburg, Virginia, USA My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance. Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cablenet-va.com/~dearlk/ http://photos.yahoo.com/ladearl - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lace buttons
Hello lacemakers The lace button thread was a while ago but I have just found an interesting tutorial on the Internet. Have a look at http://tinyurl.com/27qpdv Lindy in Ireland - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lace buttons
Lindy wrote: The lace button thread was a while ago but I have just found an interesting tutorial on the Internet. Have a look at http://tinyurl.com/27qpdv This shows how to make Dorset buttons. It's very appropriate, being in Dorset, that the speaker at the Poole Bobbin Lace Circle gathering next month is Thelma Johns on Dorset Buttons. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Lace buttons
And I hear that we will be actually making them as she talks. Liz Pass (also in Poole) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jean Nathan Sent: 17 February 2007 22:10 To: Lace Subject: [lace] Lace buttons Lindy wrote: The lace button thread was a while ago but I have just found an interesting tutorial on the Internet. Have a look at http://tinyurl.com/27qpdv This shows how to make Dorset buttons. It's very appropriate, being in Dorset, that the speaker at the Poole Bobbin Lace Circle gathering next month is Thelma Johns on Dorset Buttons. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.1/691 - Release Date: 17/02/2007 17:06 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.1/691 - Release Date: 17/02/2007 17:06 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace buttons / russian spiders
With the russian spider technique you less wear and tear your thread and can achieve multicolor effects Jo Falkink. The lace button thread was a while ago but I have just found an interesting tutorial on the Internet. Have a look at http://tinyurl.com/27qpdv - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace Buttons book
Amazon UK have four copies of the book mentioned below at an exorbitant prices ranging from GBP 65.99 (around 128 US dollars) to 83.52 all from the USA. The only reason for looking at it on Amazon is that you can look inside at the first few pages. It's certainly not worth looking to buy at those prices. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK Alice wrote: At the moment, it seems Amazon is out of the less expensive copies, but Alibris seems to have some. If interested, try there. Alice in Oregon in reply to Carol who wrote: I have a book called 50 Heirloom Buttons to Make by Nancy Nehring. According to Amazaon.com it has 3 new or used books available for around $17.00 US. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace Buttons - Out-of-print Books
In a message dated 2/10/07 3:28:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Amazon UK have four copies of the book mentioned below at an exorbitant prices ranging from GBP 65.99 (around 128 US dollars) to 83.52 all from the USA. The only reason for looking at it on Amazon is that you can look inside at the first few pages. It's certainly not worth looking to buy at those prices. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK Dear Jean and Others who love books, This is interesting. I used to write reviews for books related to lace that were not likely to be covered in our various lace bulletins issued by lace guilds - to fill what I considered a gap in lace-related information.. However, I have tapered way off, because of little response, sometimes none, from the list. A review is a gift - of time, sometimes of money. If you do not know about these books, you learn about them when they are out of print and have become very very expensive. This is an example. Regards, Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace Buttons book
Abe books have 3 copies for considerably less money, one is in Canada, two in US. I find this an excellent site for out of print, rare and obscure books, and most of the people that sell their books here are small independent sellers, always a plus in my mind! http://www.abebooks.co.uk http://www.abebooks.com Edith North Nottinghamshire - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace Buttons - Out-of-print Books
Hi Everybody: The prices Jean got from amazon.co.uk for the 50 Heirloom Buttons to Make book show how you need to shop around when you're on the Internet. I popped the title into http://www.abebooks.com and got three results, one here in Canada for $32.95 (about 15 British pounds) and one in the US for $35.95 US (about 18 British pounds ?) and another in the US for $60 US. (what's that, 35 pounds?) Once any seller pays for their web presence, it doesn't really cost them much more to advertise a book, so there are a few people who will put a book on the web with a ridiculous price, hoping somebody will buy it. I always try abebooks.com because there are a lot of international retailers on it and I have a reasonable chance of finding somebody in Canada (hurray! no customs! No delay!). Also, since the ABE (Advanced Book Exchange) is a linkage of many many small bookshops all around the world, I'm usually dealing with smaller businesses and not giant ones. (not an employee, just a satisfied happy customer) Adele North Vancouver, BC (west coast of Canada) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lace Buttons
I have lost track of which person originally requested information on lace buttons - my apologies. I have a book called 50 Heirloom Buttons to Make by Nancy Nehring. According to Amazaon.com it has 3 new or used books available for around $17.00 US. The book gives instructions to make Needlelace, Teneriffe, Darned Net, Braid, Knotted, Crocheted, Frog Closures, Fabric and Ribbon Buttons. There is instructions for both Dorset flat ring buttons as well as Dorset Knob buttons. A lot of pictures, the photography was done very well. Instructions seemed very clear to me. If you have any questions regarding the book please contact me privately. Best Regards, Carol Melton Valley of the Sun Phoenix, AZ U.S.A. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace Buttons book
At the moment, it seems Amazon is out of the less expensive copies, but Alibris seems to have some. If interested, try there. Alice in Oregon --- Carol Melton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a book called 50 Heirloom Buttons to Make by Nancy Nehring. According to Amazaon.com it has 3 new or used books available for around $17.00 US. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lace buttons
Thanks to all who ,both on the list ,and to me privately responded to my inquiry about Lace buttons I have send all replies on to the button collector ( yes yes I deleted all e-mail addresses etc.to protect the lace list members privacy ) All replies were most informative not only for the button collector but for me too. Hendrika Memb.of Simcoe County Lacemakers Simcoe County (township of Springwater) Canada - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace Buttons
Hello Hendrika Now the button collector , who mentioned that she is familiar with crochet buttons ,and myself are rather curious if there are, or if anyone has ever heard of, Lace buttons ? Dorset buttons, as used on the traditional smocks worn by agricultural workers, are a form of needle lace - worked in a similar way to a small Tenneriff motif inside a small bound ring. http://www.thedorsetpage.com/history/Button_Making/button_making.htm Brenda in Allhallows, Kent - where we have a dusting of snow http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/index.html - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re Lace Buttons
Making needlelace buttons is great fun. You are welcome to have a look at some flower buttons I have made. The quality of the photo is not very good but you can get the idea. http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/1012352908028331769TtxnVQGCpk Ann Yorkshire UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] lace buttons
Greetings to all, There was talk of lace covered buttons earlier today/yesterday. I came across this book by Gilian Dye on ebay: Bobbin lace patterns for Birds, buttons bookmarks if anyone is interested. Item number: 290080357670 The description says there are 15 patterns for lace buttons. Best wishes Andrea Lamble Cambridge, UK Where the snow is now freezing. _ Get Hotmail, News, Sport and Entertainment from MSN on your mobile. http://www.msn.txt4content.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: Lace Buttons
On Feb 8, 2007, at 5:12, ann.humphreys wrote: Making needlelace buttons is great fun. You are welcome to have a look at some flower buttons I have made. The quality of the photo is not very good but you can get the idea. http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/1012352908028331769TtxnVQGCpk Wow! Those are wonderful (and I don't see anything wrong with the photo's quality, either)! *Much, much* nicer than the plain Dorset ones we were shown first (sorry, can't remember who supplied the site. Wood-something, in Gettysburg, PA), though I wouldn't want to be making even those for 60 cents a button... :) I've often been envious of people who can (and even like to, much to my amazement) make NL, because of the rich, 3-D texture that NL has. Could be why I fell so hopelessly in love with Rosalibre, which imitates the same feats with plain, old, bobbins. -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lace Buttons
Inquiry Recently I spoke to a gentleman about an matter unrelated to Lace ( actually it pertained to woodturning ) this gentleman mentioned that his wife was a Button Collector. I mentioned that the public very likely viewed the Hobby of button collecting as unusual as Lacemaking. As a follow up, the Lady collector send me the following information ; The button collecting Club began in 1960 and is a very friendly group of ladies in the 50 plus age range right up to 91. Buttons are art in miniature, signposts to the evolution of fashion and society and I really enjoy learning of their history, and those who manufactured them. It's a great hobby. Now the button collector , who mentioned that she is familiar with crochet buttons ,and myself are rather curious if there are, or if anyone has ever heard of, Lace buttons ? Hendrika Member of Simcoe County Lacemakers Simcoe County (township of Springwater) Canada - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace Buttons
We can tell a lot from buttons - our mother's 'button jars' are a gold mine of information if you know what to look for. The only lace buttons that come to my mind are the needlewoven covered buttons called Dorset buttons. There is a picture here: http://www.woodedhamlet.com/buttons_clasps/dorset_thread_buttons.html (I note that the site also sells handmade lace) There might be other true lace buttons? Now the button collector , who mentioned that she is familiar with crochet buttons ,and myself are rather curious if there are, or if anyone has ever heard of, Lace buttons ? -- Bev in Sooke BC (on Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada) Cdn. floral bobbins www.woodhavenbobbins.com blogging lace at www.looonglace.blogspot.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace Buttons
In a message dated 2/7/07 9:30:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Now the button collector , who mentioned that she is familiar with crochet buttons ,and myself are rather curious if there are, or if anyone has ever heard of, Lace buttons ? Hendrika Member of Simcoe County Lacemakers Simcoe County (township of Springwater) Canada -- Yes, Hendrika, there are lace buttons. Subject was discussed on Arachne 12/20/99. Two very nice books: 50 Heirloom Buttons to Make By Nancy Nehring Taunton Press (Which publishes the magazine Threads List price $20 in U.S. ISBN 1-56158-146-1 1996, 113 pages, paper cover, many color photos Buttons made using following techniques or materials: Braid (based on needlelace designs and sailor's knots using braid), cord, crochet, darned net (on tulle), Dorset (a needlelace technique), fabric, frog closures, knotted, Leek (thread wrapped and needle-woven on button form), needlelace, ribbon, shirtwaist (a needlelace), Teneriffe (lace made, then mounted on button mold), Victorian woven, and others. Interesting comment in text: During the Middle Ages, after the establishment of artisan guilds..button makers belonged to the same guild as lacemakers, and naturally, lacemaking techniques were incorporated into buttons. The Button Craft Book By Dawn Cusick Sterling/Lark List price $25 in U.S., $35 in Canada ISBN 0-8069-3197-3 1995, 128 pages, hard cover, many color photos Instructions for how to make buttons, and clothes/crafted items made with the buttons. - There are instructions in a variety of other books. However, I think these two will give you a good start on the history and how the buttons are made and used. These should be easy to borrow from a library or purchase in Canada. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
