Re: [lace] Hi, New Member here.
A couple of years ago, I had a TBI (traumatic brain injury) which affected my memory. I am still dealing with memory issues, but my Neurologist strongly recommended eye-hand activities, and was delighted to know I am a lacemaker. The quality of my lace suffered in the beginning, and I had to work less complex lace for a while, but I am now working my favorite Binche again and am happy with the results! Clay Sent from my iPad > On Oct 16, 2016, at 12:04 AM, Joseph Young > wrote: > > I have heard of it Kim, > > I am currently trialing a new therapy/drug regime, it seems to be helping. > Only problem is the side effects. > > I have found that doing bobbin lace is very therapeutic. The movements repeat > themselves, which is wonderful for OCD. > > > On 16-Oct-16 10:43 AM, Kim Davis wrote: > Joseph, > > I am so glad you are able to reach out! This is a fun hobby, regardless > of whether or not you find it an art or a craft! > > Have you heard of EMDR therapy before? it is an interesting thing, and I > was once reading an article about how things such as bobbin lace can mimic > it. I can > not recall where I read it, or I would share that with you. If it comes to > me I will be sure to post. In any case, the idea is that because you are > working with both your left and right hands, it engages both sides of the > brain and is helpful in getting the emotional side to talk to the logical > side. Thankfully the anxiety I have experienced in my life has been mild, > but I will say that I noticed long ago that both bobbin lace and braiding > have a very meditative quality for me. I think the symmetrical work is very > soothing. > > Have fun with your lace! > > Kim > > > > > -- > Joseph > > The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. > -Dolly Parton > > - > 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/ - 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] Hi, New Member here.
I have heard of it Kim, I am currently trialing a new therapy/drug regime, it seems to be helping. Only problem is the side effects. I have found that doing bobbin lace is very therapeutic. The movements repeat themselves, which is wonderful for OCD. On 16-Oct-16 10:43 AM, Kim Davis wrote: Joseph, I am so glad you are able to reach out! This is a fun hobby, regardless of whether or not you find it an art or a craft! Have you heard of EMDR therapy before? it is an interesting thing, and I was once reading an article about how things such as bobbin lace can mimic it. I can not recall where I read it, or I would share that with you. If it comes to me I will be sure to post. In any case, the idea is that because you are working with both your left and right hands, it engages both sides of the brain and is helpful in getting the emotional side to talk to the logical side. Thankfully the anxiety I have experienced in my life has been mild, but I will say that I noticed long ago that both bobbin lace and braiding have a very meditative quality for me. I think the symmetrical work is very soothing. Have fun with your lace! Kim -- Joseph The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. -Dolly Parton - 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] Hi, New Member here.
Joseph Welcome. Are you aware of Jo Edkins' website? She has many torchon bobbin lace patterns, with animated stitches and lots of explanation. http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/lace/index.htm -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Young Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2016 5:12 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Hi, New Member here. Thanks everyone for your welcomes! I don't actually have a "teacher". I have been learning from books, and advice from others on the Australian online group Gumlace - 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] Hi, New Member here.
Joseph, Welcome to the group. If you understand how to wind the bobbins, CT, CTC and CTCT you have a great start. Now it is just a matter of lots of practice. It's amazing to me the variety of laces that are made with just those simple steps. I will look forward to seeing your samples as you work through them. Liz R, Raleigh, NC. USA - 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] Hi, New Member here.
Welcome, Joseph. We are a very varied group of lacemakers - in many different countries around the world - some of us have been making lace for many years and others are quite new to the craft. Some make bobbin lace, others needle lace or tatting or knitted or crocheted lace, and so on. You might want to look at the photos on our Flickr site to see the diversity of the lace we make too! See the last line of the Arachne info at the bottom of this email. Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - 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] Hi, New Member here.
Thanks everyone for your welcomes! I don't actually have a "teacher". I have been learning from books, and advice from others on the Australian online group Gumlace. I have a wonderful mentor that helps me to understand things, I contact her via emails. My local lace group is 3 hours drive away. As for how my learning is going: I have mastered CT, CTC, CTCT, Torchon edge. I understand how to wind my bobbins. I am tackling Torchon ground at the moment. My pillow is only 12" square at the moment. I am working on covering the blocks for a much larger block pillow. I have 25 blocks to cover. -- Joseph The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. -Dolly Parton - 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] Hi, New Member here.
Welcome Joseph. You will see that bobbin lace is a really good craft to fight against anxiety, as it keeps you so busy and concentrated while working it! And there is always a lot to learn. This group will surely be of great help to you! Best wishes and happy lacemaking! Antje, from Spain www.vueltaycruz.es - 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] Hi, New Member here.
Welcome to the group Joseph. There are a lot of knowledgeable people from all over the world here, so ask all the questions you want -- someone is sure to have an answer. Helene Loris, South Carolina, USA - 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/
