[lace-chat] London Markets

2005-06-18 Thread Jean Nathan
Janice wrote: Is there a antique market open on a Sunday? I think I was thinking of Potbelly Road but I see that is open on Saturday plus it seems to have indoor dealers so is not strictly a street market. It's Portobello Road not Potbelly Road and most of our markets have shops as well as

[lace-chat] London Markets 2

2005-06-18 Thread Jean Nathan
Tamara wrote: Given that the two names are so vastly different (and that Janice is a Brit, and that even I have heard of the Portobello Street market g), I'd guess it the same as Guantanamo prison being called Gitmo by almost everyone now. Threw me off the first time I saw it, but I got used to

RE: [lace-chat] London Markets 2

2005-06-18 Thread liz thackray
Camden Lock and Petticoat Lane markets are both open on Sundays - http://www.eastlondonmarkets.com/Petticoat%20Lane.htm and http://www.camdenlockmarket.com/flash_main.htm Cheers Liz (in a hot and sunny West Sussex) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace-chat] celluloid bobbins

2005-06-18 Thread delia.palin
I showed this item on eBay to my DH who studied them carefully and pronounced that the pegs on the side were to stop the bobbins rolling across the pillow when in use! I have to say I don't find them attractive, and wouldn't want them on my pillow, no matter what they were made of. To

RE: [lace-chat] London Markets 2

2005-06-18 Thread Helen
Oh yeah - if you go to Camden by Tube (Camden Town) they probably still turn it into an Out only station from about midday to 6pm on Sundays because the station can't cope with the number of people going to the rest of the market. The next station, Mornington Crescent is about a 10-15 min

Re: [lace-chat] London Markets 2

2005-06-18 Thread Sue Babbs
I used to work around the corner from Petticoat Lane market. At that time it didn't sell any antiques, Just clothes, food, cleaning and household items, so I'd be surprised if it was any use to Janice. I bought all my fruit and veg there, as it was so fresh . Sue To unsubscribe send email

[lace-chat] RE: Strange lace

2005-06-18 Thread Webwalker
I can't think of the word at the moment, but *my mother told me* this was something a lady would wear over her hat and tied at the neck to keep from losing the hat (probably when motoring?). If Mother is in good form when I see her today, I will ask her what they are called but IMHO is it

Re: [lace-chat] London markets

2005-06-18 Thread Malvary J Cole
One place to visit in London if you like old is the Antique Market which is held every Monday at Covent Garden. There is a Market held there every day, but most days it is just general merchandise. Monday's the speciality is Antiques (in its broadest sense). For our last few visits there has

[lace-chat] Question about lace supplies for convention

2005-06-18 Thread Ronna Bruce
Hello all, I have a beginners question about supplies. I have only one style of bobbin right now, I don't know what it is called. It has no spangles, a double head and square base (so it doesn't roll too much). I am going to the convention and have Hointon and Withoff classess. My list of

[lace-chat] secret pal

2005-06-18 Thread Lynn Weasenforth
Dear Hannah, It's so nice to finally know who you are, everything that you have sent is wonderful. I have really enjoyed this round of secret pals. Yellow is my favorite color, the soaps are to beautiful to use. g I also enjoy cross stitch, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, macrame, tatting,

[lace-chat] Torchon Purse Pendant Raffle Winner!!

2005-06-18 Thread Jane Viking Swanson
Hi All, DH pulled the winning name for the Torchon Purse Pendant book raffle. It is Sue Harvey of the UK!! I do wish I had a copy for each of the other 75 people who entered! Thanks to all of you who wrote G. Jane in Vermont, USA who spent much of the afternoon on a deck (porch) overlooking