Re: [lace] Finger looping

2018-04-07 Thread Ilske Thomsen
Speaking about Finger looping don’t forget Margareten Spitze. Ilske - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/

Re: [lace] Needlelace at the RSN

2018-04-07 Thread Sue Harvey
I went on a tour and talk at The Royal School of Needlework a few years ago it was a wonderful afternoon, the restoration work they were carrying out was spectacular and how they save old pieces was an eye opener to me. If you get the chance do visit you won't be disappointed. Sue M Harvey

[lace] Re: Magnifying glasses

2018-04-07 Thread Joy Beeson
Don't overlook places such as Grainger and Harbor Freight. I just checked the Harbor Freight catalog and found a clip-on loupe that leaves me determined to *finally* get around to checking out their new store at 250 E. So far, I've been getting along well with 3.5 reading glasses from the dollar

[lace] Finger loop braiding

2018-04-07 Thread Susan
Speaking from the “I don’t know what I don’t know department”, would it be helpful to know the fiber content of Devon’s example? And can we distinguish between Devon’s braid & other flat braids? Finger loop braiding is still practiced in South America—Peru & Bolivia in particular (??).

[lace] Lace books from Lowell Textile Museum

2018-04-07 Thread Susan
Thank you Karen! At Cornell, I would expect to find them at the Mann Library among good company. For the uninitiated, this place is a fairyland of lace books & periodicals, many OOP. It is worth a visit if you attend Ithaca Lace Day in October! For the last few years, I have made it my

[lace] Diaper patterns

2018-04-07 Thread Susan
Oops, forgot to mention—perhaps Kogin is considered a diaper pattern? Perhaps Jeri knows the answer? Susan Sent from my iPad - 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