RE: [lace-chat] Altoid tins

2007-07-21 Thread Carolyn Hastings
I learned something useful last week at a voice workshop about Altoids. Apparently have menthol in them, and are thought to be not good for the vocal chords if you are singing or doing a lot of speaking, particularly public speaking. This was from a ear, nose and throat specialist at Leahy

[lace-chat] first grandma quilter gift?

2007-07-21 Thread Bev Walker
Hi everyone My SisIL is to be a first-time grandma. If she was a lacemaker I could give her a commem. bobbin for the occasion when Grandbaby arrives. But, a bobbin for her would be redundant - she does like to do quilting though. Do any of you know if quilters give each other commemorative gifts?

[lace-chat] Re: [lace] silk thread/yarn

2007-07-21 Thread robinlace
From: Jane O'Connor [EMAIL PROTECTED] Whoaho!! This search for tussah silk 20/2 has been a delightful time - after the weeks of pure frustration! Here is a list of what I have found for all you who are anxious to know. For any kind of yarn or crochet thread you can think of try