[lace] Fwd: Lace and Embroidery in London Auction - October 8, 2018

2nd attempt to reach Arachne.  Jeri From: jeria...@aol.com To: www.l...@arachne.com Sent: 10/4/2018 2:54:24 PM Eastern Standard Time Subject: Lace and Embroidery in London Auction - October 8, 2018 There is an auction on the 8th of October in London.  To save time, you can go directly to the

[lace] Fwd: Lace, Not Lace

Forwarding for JR! Our little group of 4 from western Pennsylvania & eastern Ohio attended the opening of Lace, Not Lace yesterday in Clinton New Jersey. It was well worth the trip. The opening was very well attended. It was hard at times to get close enough to view the exhibits because of the

Re: [lace] Fwd: Lace Magazine #169

Benton & Johnson! Yes, that was it. I couldn’t find them on the web any more - thanks for the info that I should be looking for Toye, Kenning & Spencer. Not that I want anything, but I do like to keep up with who the suppliers are and where I can find them. Adele > > Benton and Johnson are

Re: [lace] Fwd: Lace Magazine #169

> On 2 Feb 2018, at 20:46, Adele Shaak wrote: > I just got my “Lace” magazine - does anybody know this frogging technique? Gil Dye has instructions for working this frogging in ‘Surface Decoration in Silk and Metallic Threads’, Book 3 of her Sixteenth & Seventeenth Century Lace

Re: [lace] Fwd: Lace Magazine #169

Nancy and Adele - Benton and Johnson are now part of Toye, Kenning, & Spencer, "By Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, Suppliers of Gold & Silver Laces, Insignia, and Embroidery", since 1685. I didn't look hard for gold frogs, but they might still make them. Website:

Re: [lace] Fwd: Lace Magazine #169

​"​ Adele Shaak wrote:Back when I was doing embroidery, I recall there was a place in London where they sold real gold threads and purls, etc, for use in uniforms. Does anybody know if that company is still running - or better still, ​" Yes, I think you mean Benton and

Re: [lace] Fwd: Lace Magazine #169

Hi Adele, I don't know if they are in London, but Benton & Johnson carry bullion, gold passing, etc. Are they who you were remembering? Nancy Connecticut, USA On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 3:46 PM, Adele Shaak wrote: > I just got my “Lace” magazine - does anybody know this

Re: [lace] Fwd: Lace Magazine #169

I just got my “Lace” magazine - does anybody know this frogging technique? Was it traditionally made using ribbon or a metal strip? The picture looks to me like a thin strip of gold-coloured metal, rather than ribbon, but I haven’t heard of the technique before and I don’t know for sure. Back

[lace] Fwd: Lace Magazine #169

I just saw the messages about not having received any since January 26. I sent the message below on January 30 and wondered why no one had commented. I dug through my Sent boxes and found I’d sent from the wrong email address, not the one I joined Arachne with. Operator error. Jean Reardon in

[lace] Fwd: Lace lamp lens

Dear friends, A friend of mine has been intrigued by how the old lacemakers lamps actually worked - you know the candle behind the glass sphere filled with distilled water. He put this problem to a scientists friend who replied with this formula. It's way beyond what I can remember of maths. I

Re: [lace] Fwd: Lace lamp lens

I have one of the globe lamps, a replica, beautifully made and I tested it out. It works:-) I just got this little chink of light shining on the spot I was working on. I have to say though that it gives you a new kind of understanding and respect for the lacemakers of the day. Sue T Dorset

Re: [lace] Fwd: Lace lamp lens

. which sounds to me as if it describes the light from a lace lamp. Nancy Connecticut, USA From: David C COLLYER dccoll...@ncable.net.au To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2014 9:54 AM Subject: [lace] Fwd: Lace lamp lens Dear friends, A friend of mine has been intrigued by how

Re: [lace] Fwd: Lace lamp lens

Sorry sorry!! I forgot to trim, and I do sympathize with the digest subscribers. Mea culpa. - 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] Fwd: Lace mailing list - LaDearl (Dearl) Kniskern

Gentle Spiders, Apologies for forwarding to both lists, but I know that not everyone who knew (or knew, electronically) Dearl reads the Lace-chat. Dearl was a fellow Virginian and we have met -- though only once -- in real life, years ago, through Arachne. She didn't post all that often but

[lace] Fwd: lace exhibit

Arlene used to be on Arachne, years, and years ago. Does't have the time anymore, but still makes lace and pays attention to things lace: From: Arlene Essex Date: October 28, 2009 15:15:23 EDT To: 'Tamara P Duvall' t...@rockbridge.net Subject: lace exhibit Hi T – here’s some info about a lace

[lace] Fwd: Lace in Translation Exhibition

I don't know whether Tina sent this privately by intent or by mistake but I think it's something that everyone on Arachne should see, so I'm forwarding. Begin forwarded message: From: Tina Allen tzal...@yahoo.com Date: August 22, 2009 15:48:54 EDT To: tallen...@verizon.net Subject: Re: Lace

[lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] Berlin museuems and sightseeing recommendations please

I'm taking it upon myself to forward this from lace-chat, since I suspect that many of our German spiders do not read the chat. Steph, if you go to Poland, aim at Kraków, not Warsaw. Even though I'm a Warsawian through and through, I have to admit that, for textiles, Krakow is at least

[lace] (Fwd) [lace-chat] Christmas card arrived from Dorcas

Hi, I think I should have sent the message to lace instead of lace-chat, but I wasn't sure. It is a few days old already. Martina in Germany / Forwarded message --- Hello Dorcas, on Saturday your pretty Christmas card arrived. I love the tatted ring. It is so special! Thank you very much!

[lace] Fwd: lace exhibition (in South Africa)

A while ago I helped Janis Savage and her friend Kim Lieberman work out a grid for Kim's lace sculpture project and I have just received this message from Janis. Hello Brenda, The exhibition of lace, for which you helped me work out the grid, is finally on show. You can see the article

[lace] Fwd: lace exhibit at Tinker Swiss Cottage

Below is part of an email I received today regarding a lace exhibit at Tinker Swiss Cottage in Rockford. This is one of the places on the Rockford tour on Wednesday. I have no idea what this exhibition wll be like but thought I would pass on the information to those of you who were

Re: [lace] Fwd: lace exhibit at Tinker Swiss Cottage

I googled Tinker Swiss Cottage and visited their website - impressive house. Looking forward to any reports of their lace exhibit; comment on the beautiful solid wood staircase - shown in the photo gallery - also welcome. On Feb 12, 2008 5:24 PM, Janice Blair [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Subject:

[lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] Isleworth Lace Day

I hope Anne won't mind my forwarding this to the lace list (from chat). I think it might get a larger audience here and it's definitely a lace topic... Begin forwarded message: From: Anne Nicholas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: June 6, 2007 13:10:35 EDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [lace-chat]

[lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] Help with French Lace Museums

I'm forwarding from chat, because I think Denise will get more help here. Please do not respond to me, but either Begin forwarded message: From: Sam and Denise [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: February 2, 2007 17:17:12 EST To: Arachne-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [lace-chat] Help with French Lace

[lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] another loss

I think this should go to the Lace List, so am forwarding it. Alice in Oregon --- Sharon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:57:01 -0800 From: Sharon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Last week our lace group lost it's longest standing member. Jean Feely had started out by being the

Re: [lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] embroidery tool (long)

In a message dated 6/30/06 3:59:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Antique MARVEL HAND EMBROIDERER Embroidery Sewing Tool *** Item number: 290002437572 Even from the pictures, I'm not sure how it worked to embroider something. It looks more like a punching

[lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] embroidery tool

I'm moving this from chat to lace as I think it's relevant. Alice wrote: Take a look at something I've never seen before. Antique MARVEL HAND EMBROIDERER Embroidery Sewing Tool *** Item number: 290002437572 Even from the pictures, I'm not sure how it worked to embroider something. It looks

[lace] Fwd: Lace Exhibition - Expo Dentelle

I've been asked to forward the following, and am doing as bid: From: Sue Hanson99 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: May 3, 2006 13:29:52 EDT To: Tamara P. Duvall [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Lace Exhibition - Expo Dentelle Hi Tamara Long time I know but this came through and I thought some on Arachne

[lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] thistle bookmark

I know we're not supposed to cross-post, but the following message *begs* to be on lace, not on chat, so I'm sticking my neck out :) Begin forwarded message: From: Alice Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: January 20, 2006 17:11:37 EST To: Janice Blair [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: lace-chat@arachne.com

[lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] LOOKING FOR LACEMAKERS IN SWEDEN

I'm forwarding this from chat, because I think Alessandra's chances are better here. Begin forwarded message: From: Alessandra [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: December 20, 2005 16:43:43 EST To: Lace-chat lace-chat@arachne.com Subject: [lace-chat] LOOKING FOR LACEMAKERS IN SWEDEN Reply-To: Alessandra

[lace] Fwd: lace tablecloth

I am forwarding this as I don't know enough about lace to tell her if she is correct or not. I know some of you will be able to help her Thank you Ruth Hi I was referred to you by Boo Duncan about lace. Can you tell me if the lace in this auction of mine is correctly identified? Thanks

Re: [lace] Fwd: lace tablecloth

This table cloth is fabulous! It is mainly Cantu lace with some needlelace inserts. Some of the featured figures are fabric based, but have 3-D features added. If I remember correctly, Point de Venise is a term often applied to almost any needlelace, especially the ones coming out of Italy,

RE: [lace] Fwd: lace tablecloth

: Re: [lace] Fwd: lace tablecloth This table cloth is fabulous! It is mainly Cantu lace with some needlelace inserts. Some of the featured figures are fabric based, but have 3-D features added. If I remember correctly, Point de Venise is a term often applied to almost any needlelace, especially

[lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] IOLI update

Taking a risk - it's storming outside, with full audio and visual effects, and no telling when the whole thing goes bang - but I thought Helen's report merited lace, not just chat... From: Helen Bell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: August 5, 2005 1:18:29 EDT Hi All, Convention is coming to a close

[lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] IOLI Convention update

I'm taking Helen at her word and forwarding :) It's good to read about the event, and be there in spirit, even as the body is sweating over a pillow in an overly hot and humid (I'm beginning to believe the tales of global warming; the climate had been bad 32 yrs ago, but it's *awful* now)

[lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] Re: Liers lace class

I'm being high-handed again... :) This is a forward from chat, for those who might be interested but don't read that list. The class is full three days, not two-and-a-half; that is, it's18 hrs of tuition. And the total price includes the frame, made locally to Greet's specifications. That,

[lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] German Amazon purchase - need go-between

I'm taking it upon myself to forward Weronika's message from chat to lace. It's lacce-related, and we have more German members on lace than on chat... Begin forwarded message: From: Weronika Patena [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: January 5, 2005 19:44:53 EST To: lace-chat@arachne.com Subject:

Re: [lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] Prague

I remember hearing on the news at the weekend that none of the new members are converting to the Euro immediately. Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] Prague

For all of you who are going to Prague: 1) Euro As Tamara said - Euro is far, far away for us... You have to live with Czech crowns. The problem is - try to spend all you have in crowns, because changing back is only in Czech republic possible. 2)Getting cash, paying In almost every

Re: [lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] Prague

From: Janice Blair [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: May 2, 2004 14:09:34 EDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [lace-chat] Prague Reply-To: Janice Blair [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am going to be in Prague in June, unfortunately too early for OIDFA, but I would like to ask a question about currency. Will the Euro

Re: [lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] Prague

Hello Tamara, hello Lacefriends, In Pragur they have still their old currency and not the Euro. At the airoport from Prague is at least one possibility to change money after arriving. I am sure that some of the shops, restaurants and in the hotels too will accept plastic but not the small ones

Re: [lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] Prague

HI Marie, Thanks for the informative reply. Maybe if we get to Prague again they will be using the euros by then. Thanks for the tip about changing back before we leave. We usually try to use up our money at the airport but this time we are taking the train to Vienna. Our train tickets came

[lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] Prague

Gentle Spiders, I'm forwarding this from chat, because I think the serious people (with serious answers g) don't subscribe to it. I haven't seen any responses to Janice's posting, even though it looks like my ISP is back to its full strength (and then some; I've been getting some of the

[lace] Fwd: Lace In

I apologise to Gwen, I got her email wrong, my typing. It should be: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Janice Blair [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 16:25:49 -0800 (PST) From: Janice Blair Subject: Lace In To: lace-digest As the Lace list is quiet at the moment let me mention that the Prairie

[lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] lace exhibition in Ieper, Belgium

Once again I take it upon myself to forward from chat -- I think it's of interest to lace and will get a wider audience here. Begin forwarded message: From: inge en filip [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat Sep 27, 2003 04:25:08 US/Eastern To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [lace-chat] lace exhibition in

[lace] Fwd: [lace-chat] Storing photos (and other things)

I'm taking it upon myself to forward the following from chat, since I agree with Clay that it's a very interesting bit of info, but know that at least two of our conservation experts are *not* on chat. And info like that ought to be vetted before being used... Begin forwarded message: From: