[lace-chat] Free Machine Embroidery book

2018-10-03 Thread Sue Babbs
I have an extra copy of dj Bennett’s “The machine embroidery book” if anyone is interested. It is a hardback book covering all sorts of machine embroidery including cutwork and needle lace. The book is free, but I’d want the shipping costs to be covered please Sue

Re: [lace-chat] USA places to visit help

2018-03-05 Thread Sue Babbs
The high desert between Santa Fe and Taos is beautiful, even in winter, especially if you take the scenic drive. You will need a 4 wheel drive to be sure of the roads round Taos in January. I personally prefer Taos to Santa Fe. https://santafe.org/Visiting_Santa_Fe/ https://taos.org/ We

Re: [lace-chat] Plait and braid: was: [lace] Re: question

2017-07-10 Thread Sue Babbs
In England plait is said "plat" - so the Hoosiers are doing well there! I was surprised when we moved to America to discover midwesterners saying "plate" - it's logical, but then English pronunciation isn't!! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

[lace-chat] Beware of Gmail phishing scam

2017-01-20 Thread Sue Babbs
I’ve just been alerted to a new scam being played on gmail users: http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/originals/ct-gmail-phishing-attack-uiuc -bsi-20170119-story.html The brief details are: Gmail users receive an email that may appear to come from someone they know, including what looks like

[lace-chat] Re: [lace] Keeping Arachne a Vital Lace News Resource

2016-05-05 Thread Sue Babbs
I have just realised that I haven't seen any of your messages since February - and certainly none asking if the messages were being received. I was very happily and diligently downloading your patterns every time I saw a message about them, and have them all saved up till 2016 week 7. I'm

Re: [lace-chat] Tea for a crowd?

2015-06-04 Thread Sue Babbs
Yes large teapots needed for larger gatherings! Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: lynrbai...@supernet.com Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2015 6:09 PM To: Vivienne Walton Cc: lace-chat@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace-chat] Tea for a crowd? Dear Vivienne, I know that, and

Re: [lace-chat] Tea for a crowd?

2015-06-04 Thread Sue Babbs
Always had really large teapots for large gatherings. Just keep making it fresh with smaller size pots, I guess Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace-chat] Tea for a crowd?

2015-06-04 Thread Sue Babbs
Apologies to Arachne for not stripping the last messages. I forgot I wasn't just replying to Lyn Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to

[lace-chat] daffodils are blooming!

2014-03-22 Thread Sue Babbs
Treacle is close to molasses, but I'm not sure if it's the same! Daffodils are blooming - I've just been out to look, and our snowdrops are barely above ground, and certainly nowhere near flowering : ( Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: Liz and Ken Roberts Sent:

Re: [lace-chat] daffodils are blooming!

2014-03-22 Thread Sue Babbs
The snowdrops are in a west facing bed. There is a still a good foot of snow on the north facing flower beds Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com -Original Message- To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help,

Re: [lace-chat] Two prawns

2013-08-07 Thread Sue Babbs
Punchline is: Justin cried back No I'm not. That was the old me. I've changed. I'm a prawn again Christian...!!! To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Re: [lace-chat] Richard III's remains identified!!

2013-02-04 Thread Sue Babbs
I was fascinated by the BBC write up of this find: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-21063882 Sue sueba...@comcast.net To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to

[lace-chat] Fw: Raisins

2012-12-19 Thread Sue Babbs
Why did the raisin drown in the Christmas pudding? It was dragged under by a strong currant. And from the BBC radio 4 show I’m sorry I haven’t a clue November 19th tinker………thoughtful Irishman coffee………...someone on the receiving end of a cough

[lace-chat] Fw: Best Christmas Lights Display

2012-12-07 Thread Sue Babbs
Merry Christmas to all you amateur electricians! This is cool, it looks like the house is jumping. As the story goes, the guy that owns this house lives north of Cincinnati , Ohio .. Police were constantly being called for traffic jams and accidents in the

Re: [lace-chat] IOLI email

2012-12-04 Thread Sue Babbs
Just arrived - a few minutes after yours. Lorelei, I think you'll need to investigate this Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Agnes Boddington Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 7:09 AM To: lace-chat@arachne.com Subject: [lace-chat] IOLI email I was contacted today by a

[lace-chat] How to separate an egg yolk from the white--Chinese style

2012-11-07 Thread Sue Babbs
Fascinating! I bet I can break the yolk though!! The language in the video at the link below is Chinese. Ignore the language and just watch the demonstration. Watch the simple and effective method of separating an egg yolk from the white. It is a simple and straight forward application of

[lace-chat] Fw: Best Breast Cancer Commercial -- EVER

2012-10-18 Thread Sue Babbs
So funny, I had to share it! What a way for us to be reminded to do the routine monthly checks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsyE2rCW71o Sue sueba...@comcast.net To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For

[lace-chat] Fw: Fwd: The next time I complain about something ... I need to remember this!...

2012-09-22 Thread Sue Babbs
What an inspirational person and story! Sue sueba...@comcast.net The next time I complain about something ... I need to remember this!... If you haven't seen this already, it's worth a look! DEFINITELY ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST INCREDIBLY COURAGEOUS HUMAN BEINGS!!!

Re: [lace-chat] Borrowers???

2012-04-09 Thread Sue Babbs
mmm! and they took mine last week for a while Sue sueba...@comcast.net Cc: Chat Arachne Subject: Re: [lace-chat] Borrowers??? Meanwhile... I don't have a ghost at home,and I'm also missing my new double-sided tape. What *must* the borrowers be doing with all that tape? To unsubscribe send

[lace-chat] Fw: Fwd: cute

2012-04-02 Thread Sue Babbs
These are very funny adverts! http://www.youtube.com/v/LuVPnW0s3Vo?hl=enfs=1autoplay=1 http://www.youtube.com/v/gBnvGS4u3F0?hl=enfs=1autoplay=1 http://www.youtube.com/v/mgCIKGIYJ1A?hl=enfs=1autoplay=1 Sue Babbs (in Northfield, IL) To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing

[lace-chat] THE BLONDE WHO HUNTED ALLIGATORS

2012-01-27 Thread Sue Babbs
A BLONDE JOKE THAT YOU'VE NEVER HEARD BEFORE After becoming very frustrated with the attitude of one of the shopkeepers, the young blonde declared, 'Well, then, maybe I'll just go out and catch my own alligator and get a pair of alligator shoes for free!' The shopkeeper replied

[lace-chat] Fw: Santa In Birthday Suit

2011-12-19 Thread Sue Babbs
Forgive me if you think it is too graphic. Merry Christmas Adults only NUDE SANTA Scroll down to see the nude Santa * * *

[lace-chat] Fw: Fwd: : Driver's Licence - - - Ladies hold on to your drivers licence!

2011-10-28 Thread Sue Babbs
A mother is driving her little girl to her friend's house for a play date.. 'Mommy,'the little girl asks, 'how old are you?' 'Honey, you are not supposed to ask a lady her age,' the mother replied. 'It's not polite.' 'OK', the little girl says, 'How much do you weigh?' 'Now really,' the

[lace-chat] Food sampling

2011-08-24 Thread Sue Babbs
Food sampling at Supermarket http://www.youtube.com/embed/-icgySC4e2c To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Re: [lace-chat] A wonderful story

2011-08-11 Thread Sue Babbs
It took me to a quick film of Teresa Dair body Knitting not Warsaw at all!! I guess the features must change from one day to the next! Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- Dear Friends, you will recall watching my sister Christine telling the story of my grandfather some

Re: [lace-chat] A wonderful story

2011-08-11 Thread Sue Babbs
If you scroll down you can find David's recommendation Sue It took me to a quick film of Teresa Dair body Knitting not Warsaw at all!! I guess the features must change from one day to the next! Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- Dear Friends, you will recall watching

[lace-chat] curry bras????

2011-07-26 Thread Sue Babbs
OK - I'll admit it. You have me baffled! What are curry bras??? I've googled them and come up with stuff I didn't want to read, but no answers that seem to be what you are talking about! Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Joy Beeson Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Re: [lace-chat] Video of San Francisco in 1906

2011-04-14 Thread Sue Babbs
Perhaps they all decided to cross the road to get into the film! Sue sueba...@comcast.net To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site:

Re: [lace-chat] from the well they all look alike to me department...!

2011-03-17 Thread Sue Babbs
As the advert says, I expect this will be an esteemed limited edition!!! Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Clay Blackwell I just stumbled onto this ad for a commemorative mug for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Only problem is, the Chinese

Re: [lace-chat] Beethoven's 5th - amazing

2011-02-23 Thread Sue Babbs
Thanks for sharing that. I love the way he even holds his little finger elegantly on the baton (at least some of the time) and the enthusiastic ending when he loses the baton completely! Sue sueba...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: David C COLLYER Sent: Wednesday, February

Re: [lace-chat] Beethoven's 5th - amazing

2011-02-23 Thread Sue Babbs
And here he is at 3 playing the violin - watch out for the little sister, with a toy violin! http://www.youtube.com/user/esenuk#p/a/u/2/YdzJAzF2Sak Sue sueba...@comcast.net To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For

[lace-chat] Re: [lace] RE: HIDE bobbin

2011-01-15 Thread Sue Babbs
, including Pappf and Baws! Sue Babbs To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com.

Re: [lace-chat] old measures

2010-12-20 Thread Sue Babbs
a good recipe for brandy sauce to go with the Christmas pud? To my M-I-L's mind the main reason I eat Christmas pud is to have the sauce! Sue Babbs (an Englishwoman living in Illinois) To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here

Re: [lace-chat] old measures

2010-12-20 Thread Sue Babbs
PS meant to say that my Christmas pud recipe, which I inherited down my husband's side of the family, measures liquids in gills! Sue To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com.

Re: [lace-chat] old measures

2010-12-20 Thread Sue Babbs
You can also microwave individual portions and add sauce. Delicious! Sue babbs To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com.

[lace-chat] With apologies to the men!

2010-11-19 Thread Sue Babbs
I'm listening to a bizarre book on tape while making lace etc and it has just come up with a very droll fictitious quote: Pre-Menstrual Syndrome. Just before their periods women behave the way men do all the time. Sue sueba...@comcast.net To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com

Re: [lace-chat] slow times?

2010-11-03 Thread Sue Babbs
Bake a cake and freeze it? Most of my recipes seem to freeze with no difficulty, but maybe not fruit cake (which I don't like and so don't make!) Sue - Original Message - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here.

[lace-chat] Re: [lace] RE: Mark's goodies

2010-08-13 Thread Sue Babbs
Moving this to chat!!! Sweatshirts (US) = sweatshirts (UK). Hurrah! Agreement! Sneakers (US) = trainers (UK) Tennis shoe tend to be canvas here in IL, as far as I understand it and would be pumps (northern England) or plimsolls (Southern England) Boat shoes?? Sue - Original Message

Re: [lace-chat] Stain removal

2010-08-11 Thread Sue Babbs
Do Tipp-ex still sell their thinners for Tipp-ex? If so I owl suggest trying that. There are other suggestions at: http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061123021859AAumM0f Maybe try the freeezer suggestion first, as it seems least invasvie and would get rid of some of the Tipp-ex

Re: [lace-chat] Stain removal

2010-08-11 Thread Sue Babbs
I wouldn't try water first. I don't think it is water based - or at least it wasn't when I lived in England! - and water could just spread it over a larger surface Sue - Original Message - From: vilan...@austin.rr.com villan...@austin.rr.com To: Gray, Alison J ag...@essex.ac.uk;

[lace-chat] Moving companies

2010-04-18 Thread Sue Babbs
Our son is moving back from California to Illinois fairly soon, with an apartment's worth of furniture etc. Has anyone had a good experience with long distance movers? Recommendations would be much appreciated - as there seems to be so much choice! Sue sueba...@comcast.net To unsubscribe send

[lace-chat] Fw: Good Puns

2010-02-10 Thread Sue Babbs
1. A vulture boards an airplane, carrying two dead raccoons. The stewardess looks at him and says, I'm sorry, sir, only one carrion allowed per passenger. 2. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. One turns to the other and says, Dam! 3. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire

[lace-chat] Cat transportation

2010-02-01 Thread Sue Babbs
Many thanks for all the advice given on cat transporting. Our son is going to try working on the ideas you have given him to see if he can persuade the kitten that cars and carrying baskets are good! Sue sueba...@comcast.net To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line:

[lace-chat] Question re cat transportation

2010-01-25 Thread Sue Babbs
As this group knows everything and has the answer to everything, I am hoping not to be disappointed this time! ! Our son has acquired a one-eyed kitten, and he is expecting to return from Pasadena to Chicago in early June. This is a 2200 mile road-trip which took him 3 days when he drove in

Re: [lace-chat] Re: Flash or Flush

2010-01-12 Thread Sue Babbs
I've never heard the term hot flashes used in England. I can assure you that English people get hot flushes which can be of the extreme heat totally drenching variety! It's a matter of different countries using different vocabulary for the same thing. Sue Babbs (an Englishwoman living near

Re: [lace-chat] Advent Calendar winners

2010-01-04 Thread Sue Babbs
Thanks for doing it - as ever it was interesting, informative and fun! Sue To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.

[lace-chat] Fw: Odd Man Out

2010-01-03 Thread Sue Babbs
Subject: WHO IS THE ODD MAN OUT - and more importantly - WHY?? 1. Lord Stevenson: former chairman, HBOS 2. Sir Fred Goodwin: former chief executive, RBS 3. Andy Hornby: former chief executive, HBOS 4. Sir Tom McKillop: former chairman, RBS 5. John McFall MP: chairman of Treasury Select

Re: [lace-chat] Daffy Duck

2009-11-19 Thread Sue Babbs
Oh boy, Janice! You sure do know how to help me waste time Sue PS But it was fun. mercifully I'm better at making lace than landing ducks! To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to

Re: [lace-chat] Ginger Molasses Cookies

2009-10-29 Thread Sue Babbs
always seemed such a strange concept until I moved here Sue Babbs To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.

Re: [lace-chat] Re: dom in paris any other French chefs

2009-10-23 Thread Sue Babbs
Thanks for finding those links, Mark. I adore French onion soup, and have not been impressed with the recipes I have for it. If I spot it on a menu I hardly read any further! For those of us in the states, Trader Joe's do a pretty good frozen version Sue To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace-chat] bobbins

2009-10-22 Thread Sue Babbs
can add a quilt, three jackets, and a knitted sweater around the place (and lots of ideas in the head!) Sue Babbs To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.

Re: [lace-chat] RE Chuckle for today

2009-10-22 Thread Sue Babbs
And today when I phoned our electricity company to report a power outage / power cut, I was told that I could check online to see what was causing the problem. Unfortunately that needs power! Sue To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat

Re: [lace-chat] Sponge Cake Recipe

2009-07-31 Thread Sue Babbs
the mess!! Sue Babbs - Original Message - From: Susan Reishus elationrelat...@yahoo.com To: Lace Chat lace-c...@dont.panix.com; David C COLLYER dccoll...@ncable.net.au Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 11:26 AM Subject: Re: [lace-chat] Sponge Cake Recipe What is custard powder? Sometimes

Re: [lace-chat] Waste time trying this

2009-07-01 Thread Sue Babbs
I sent this on to my son who said: It took me less than ten tries, I've done this with real people many times, and frogs don't talk back. Sue Babbs http://funstufftosee.com/frogleaptest.html To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y

[lace-chat] odd shoes

2009-06-09 Thread Sue Babbs
and deliberately mixes them - one pink, on purple or one turquoise and one orange. everyone knows Alice!! (who's white hair is also dyed at the front in colours which the shoes then match) Sue Babbs To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace

Re: [lace-chat] obsolete technology

2009-05-22 Thread Sue Babbs
Are any of the ribbons on this site what she needs? if so, maybe she can email the company to find out who stocks them - or find a business to order them for her! http://www.compredia.com/ribbons-philips-ptw-series.html Sue To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the

[lace-chat] sky blue pink

2009-05-14 Thread Sue Babbs
And from Cheshire, it was sky blue pink with a finny haddy border. I never asked but assumed that finny haddy stood for Finnan haddock, but maybe not! (At least it would still be a yellow border!) Sue - Original Message - From: Janice Blair jbl...@sbcglobal.net To: Sue Duckles

Re: [lace-chat] Fwd: Frolicking with the Fishes

2009-04-16 Thread Sue Babbs
I like the inflating puffer fish too!!! Sue - Original Message - From: Tamara P Duvall t...@rockbridge.net To: Chat Arachne lace-chat@arachne.com Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 10:10 PM Subject: [lace-chat] Fwd: Frolicking with the Fishes Oh, wow! Move the mouse, slowly, to lead the

Re: [lace-chat] Spanish language CDs

2009-03-27 Thread Sue Babbs
Why not start with the BBC language site? It's free and a good starting place! Plenty of ways to practice and learn http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/ Sue To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to

[lace-chat] Fw: To make you smile!

2009-03-24 Thread Sue Babbs
How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb? (see each breed's answer below) 1. Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about a stupid burned-out bulb? 2. Border Collie:

Re: [lace-chat] CROCHET HOOKS

2009-02-12 Thread Sue Babbs
Vivienne This website does imperial to metric conversion too: http://www.allfiberarts.com/library/tables/blcrochet.htm US UK Metric B1 14 2 B1 13 2.25 C2 12 2.75 D3 10 3.25 E4 9 3.5 F5 9 3.75 G6 8 4.25 H8 7 4.5 H8 6 5 I9 5 5.5

Re: [lace-chat] Morris Dancing: Life with Bells On

2009-01-22 Thread Sue Babbs
Quite extraordinary! How did you come across that film site, Avital? Sue To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.

[lace-chat] knitting

2009-01-09 Thread Sue Babbs
I have been busy knitting too - having made sweaters for my husband and son for Christmas. The one for my son was so much liked by them both that I have bought more of that yarn to make one in it for my husband. The yarn is so soft to the touch and a delight to knit, but you have to keep it

Re: [lace-chat] Happy New Year

2009-01-01 Thread Sue Babbs
So do I. Couldn't resist adding to all the Sue messages! Sue (in Chicago, but originally from the Wirral, England) - Original Message - I say the same!! Sue in East Yorkshire On 1 Jan 2009, at 15:02, Sue wrote: Just to wish all my fellow spiders a very Happy, Healthy and

Re: [lace-chat] Another paper cutting

2008-11-16 Thread Sue Babbs
Beautiful piece. Avital. Also one of my favourite passages from Scripture! Changing blades frequently is very important in cutting paper. hope you can find an X-acto substitute, as I don't think we can send them into Israel easily!! Sue To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing

Re: [lace-chat] For Clay

2008-11-11 Thread Sue Babbs
Clay If you are able to read this, Comcast black-listed my account last week (and also a non-lacemaking friend). I had to phone them and they changed the settings to allow me to receive messages again. I suspect it is all part of their latest upgrade :( Sue To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL

[lace-chat] Re: [lace] Raffle prize

2008-09-19 Thread Sue Babbs
I second all that. Mine has just arrived, and indeed is a collection of lovely Idrija patterns. I have already worked some Idrija lace and enjoyed it so am thrilled to have more patterns, especially 2 wonderful cockerel designs. What fun! Thank you so much for doing this Sue - Original

Re: [lace-chat] Fw: webshots problem

2008-08-30 Thread Sue Babbs
Clicking on the link to the right of the picture where it said delete seemed to work! I think the notecards have gone now Sue - Original Message - From: Janice Blair To: lace-chat Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:44 AM Subject: [lace-chat] Fw: webshots problem I meant to

Re: [lace-chat] Chip and pin cards

2008-08-17 Thread Sue Babbs
We do have PIN nos with our US credit cards, but don't use them, as we still sign slips of paper / machines. So it may be that people just don't remember their PIN when they are in the UK and therefore can't use them Sue - Original Message - From: Jean Nathan To: Chat Sent:

Re: [lace-chat] What are Grits?

2008-08-02 Thread Sue Babbs
How many would you expect this to serve? Sue - Original Message - From: Lorri Ferguson To: Vickie McKinney ; Lace Chat ; Alice Howell Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 9:37 AM Subject: Re: [lace-chat] What are Grits? Alice has asked for the recipe. I will send it to the list for

Re: [lace-chat] What are Grits?

2008-08-01 Thread Sue Babbs
The first time I had grits was at an inn in North Carolina and I was fascinated to try them. They were white and very watery as served there; like a very liquid porridge. I love porridge (oatmeal to Americans), but did not like these grits. Since then I have had them in Virginia and they were

Re: [lace-chat] pleated gathering?

2008-06-29 Thread Sue Babbs
I have a Viking machine and don't know about Bernina feet. I believe there are proper feet to do small pleats if that is what you are looking for, but if all you are trying to do is gather fabric, like in the skirt of a dress, the simplest thing to do is to zigzag over cord (eg heavy crochet

[lace-chat] Re: [lace] teddy

2008-06-23 Thread Sue Babbs
lace-chat@arachne.com - Original Message - From: Wendy Davies [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 4:12 AM Subject: [lace] teddy Hi I must appologise for this posting I was wanting to put it on the non lace chat, I did try to put lace chat before the

Re: [lace-chat] European Telephone Calling Cards

2008-06-20 Thread Sue Babbs
As my son is about to leave for 8 weeks in London, this thread has been very helpful. I found this page about ATT calling cards (which you can get from Target also). This page gives you the phone number to dial from abroad to use your ATT card to pay http://www.usa.att.com/traveler/index.jsp

Re: [lace-chat] raffle for magnet and cards

2008-06-07 Thread Sue Babbs
How exciting! Bev's raffle prize has just arrived, and I am thrilled. I collect postcards (and have done since I was a little girl). I now have 4 more lovely black and white lace cards to add to my collection. And such a cute crocheted teddy bear! Also a neat fridge magnet from IOLI in

Re: [lace-chat] Ooops!

2008-06-06 Thread Sue Babbs
I wanted to know if anyone lifted the drain cover to rescue the little ones! Sue To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Vick - no cough

2008-06-04 Thread Sue Babbs
I think it was David who posted a message about putting Vick on the sole of one's feet at night. I forwarded it to my mother who has had a persistent cough for eight years, next month. The doctors have been unable to stop her cough, and it is assumed that it is in someway related to her asthma

[lace-chat] Very funny! for moms

2008-02-01 Thread Sue Babbs
What mom's say in a day set to the William Tell Overture! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oK7WskpqNc Sue [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace-chat] cat survey

2008-01-31 Thread Sue Babbs
Our current cat has a variety of names: Adinsh Opal Sophia being its pedigree name (which is never used) Astrophe (the name we call it most) Tubs (what our son calls it most) AK (quick abbreviation for Astrophe Kitten - even though she's 14 she still behaves like a kitten) FOOF (because it

Re: [lace-chat] mandoline

2008-01-29 Thread Sue Babbs
Subtle differences - mandolin is the instrument; mandoline the cooking tool Sue - Original Message - From: David in Ballarat [EMAIL PROTECTED] To me a mandolin is rather like a banjo and certainly does NOT have any blades. So I've no idea what you're talking about :) To unsubscribe

Re: [lace-chat] Question - London Marriages

2008-01-20 Thread Sue Babbs
We were married by Archbishop's license - it's a fun document! You needed one to be married in an Oxford college chapel - Merton, in our case Sue To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace-chat] instant yeast

2007-12-03 Thread Sue Babbs
It makes the dough rise much faster than traditional yeast. You still need to keep the dough in a warm place, but I have always found this fast yeast to be effective - as long as it hadn't passed its use-by-date Sue To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:

Re: [lace-chat] Left or right brain?

2007-10-12 Thread Sue Babbs
I have not a clue how you make the figure look as if it is going anti-clockwise. I am the most right-handed of people, and should therefore be left-brained! Logic was my specialty in gaining my MA in mathematics, and I am VERY detail oriented. I don't think I fit this page very well Sue

[lace-chat] Folding a t-shirt

2007-10-07 Thread Sue Babbs
I have just received a book art email from Carol Barton (who makes wonderful pop-up books) and in it was some advice on folding a t-shirt: Whether you're packing for your next trip or just doing a routine laundry, this Japanese method of folding a shirt can simplify your efforts. Those of you

[lace-chat] Re: Folding a t-shirt

2007-10-07 Thread Sue Babbs
Rats! It stripped the you-tube link! Try http://youtube.com/watch?v=IbTnRkEn8U8 - Original Message - From: Sue Babbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: lace-chat@arachne.com Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2007 9:07 AM Subject: Folding a t-shirt I have just received a book art email from Carol Barton

[lace-chat] Language problem

2007-06-27 Thread Sue Babbs
Hi I've been listening to some American books on tape recently while making lace, and don't understand a frequently used phrase. The speaker is a lady from one of the southern states, and she uses the phrase she cut her eyes at ... to refer to some sort of way of looking at someone, and I

[lace-chat] Weather in Denmark in September

2007-06-04 Thread Sue Babbs
My mother in law is expressing an interest in being taken on vacation to Denmark when we visit her in mid-September. my husband and I have already visited Jutland and Funen several times, so we are thinking of going to Sealand with her - also it is easy to fly into Copenhagen from London. She

[lace-chat] Ex-pats

2007-06-01 Thread Sue Babbs
Do other ex-pats feel as isolated as I do? I don't mean those of you have lived years in their adopted country but more recent emigrants. Or is it just a language thing? (I speak just about enough Dutch to do my shopping but anything more would be a problem). Sorry, this probably should move to

Re: [lace-chat] Lace Guild Convention at Reading

2007-04-12 Thread Sue Babbs
I dare say Malvary is already in England, but just in case you're not I've downloaded your route from Google. 5. Make sure you leave enough time for step 23. 6. See you in Reading Brenda I don't think your assistance will get Malvary there in time, if she hasn't already left! Swim

Re: [lace-chat] elictricity

2007-03-25 Thread Sue Babbs
It is worth checking each individual electrical implement they plan on bringing.Many appliances work in both countries without a converter eg laptop hairdryer. They may need to change a setting on these appliances to get the correct voltage. Other small appliances however will need a travel

Re: [lace-chat] Re Cleaning perplexity

2007-02-13 Thread Sue Babbs
I recall in England that veterinary surgeries carried an enzyme solution which worked on carpets etc to neutralize animal urine. So it may be worth contacting your veterinarian Sue I am faced with a perplexity on how to clean something, and I'm hoping our vast reservoir of cumulative

Re: [lace-chat] Why is it .....?

2007-02-09 Thread Sue Babbs
of one, and you have to be even more gentle on yourself than I expected. Take good care - and don't feel guilty about not even making lace. Sue Babbs To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace-chat] ecxitement

2007-01-26 Thread Sue Babbs
Sorry Dora, but this doesn't seem to work - the page won't open for me. I tried http://[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ as well but no success Sue - Original Message - From: Dora Northern [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry Spiders, Ecxitement got the better of me and I forgot to give you my new address.

Re: [lace-chat] Reactions to eating prawns?

2006-12-11 Thread Sue Babbs
I seem to recall craving prawns when pregnant (sounded a good excuse to me!!) and a bio-chemist friend telling me that it was probably because of the high zinc content in them. Do you know if zinc triggers your pains? Sue To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:

Re: [lace-chat] Looking for UK publisher's address

2006-12-11 Thread Sue Babbs
My google search came up with: CREMER PRESS. 45 HARRISON STREET BLACKBURN LANCASHIRE BB2 2JE, Classified Directory Get More Records. DB Classification. Line Of Business (LOB): ... www.192.com/directory.cfm/PRESTON/PUBLISHER/X177FF2B37A07435FADCA9837AD532265/AID861825 - Original Message

Re: [lace-chat] Looking for UK publisher's address

2006-12-11 Thread Sue Babbs
And yellow pages has their phone number as: Cremer Press 45, Harrison St, Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 2JE Tel: 01254 664774 Sue To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace-chat] 'Downtown'

2006-11-30 Thread Sue Babbs
Can someone in the US tell me what you mean by downtown? That's easy downtown means the city centre ie where everything is.. So if you were going up to London (which we did from Bromley, Kent) , you would be going downtown! I too was surprised by the term, but have got used to it after 7

Re: [lace-chat] thread colour conversion

2006-08-22 Thread Sue Babbs
Andrea This maybe what you need: http://www.aion-needlecrafts.co.uk/info/conversions.htm It seems to have links to a lot of conversion charts there. The ones I looked at had numbers on them Sue To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL

Re: [lace-chat] a question about surname

2006-08-22 Thread Sue Babbs
It's your choice! You can keep your maiden name, use your husband's surname, or one or both of you can choose to use a double-barrel name made as a combination of both last names Sue - Original Message - From: LiduinaAD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lace-Chat lace-chat@arachne.com Sent:

[lace-chat] Capilano College

2006-08-14 Thread Sue Babbs
for somewhere for him to live also Sue Babbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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