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Lorelei Halley Administrator Female Mount Prospect, IL United States

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To those of you who wrote to me about James Pollard: I have deleted him from our membership. Thank you all for bringing the problem to my attention. I try to weed out these people when they try to…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Michelle Hutchinson Mar 20.

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A file from Jeri Ames under discussion on arachne. Passed to Nancy Neff, who passed it to me.Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Barbara Gordon Dec 17, 2017.

Dutch translation help
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I have a request: some help with translation of a Dutch text. I have a book by Jan Geelen on Rosaline bobbin lace. For most of the book I can just follow the diagrams. But the very beginning has a…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Johanne Lang-Davis Dec 5, 2017.

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I just found out today that ning is raising their annual hosting free from $239.90 to $588. Up til now the IOLI has been paying our fee. I have written to them about this. There is, of course, the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lorelei Halley Administrator Nov 7, 2016.

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Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Barbara Gordon's blog post I'm checking in again. My hand is better and now usable.

"Glad your hand is getting better. And thanks for the info on these books."

Friday

Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Mariëlle

"Marielle Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Join any groups that interest you. If you have any questions about this site, contact me and I'll try to help."

Friday

Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Mariëlle

"Marielle Welcome. Please read all the NOTES."

Friday

Bianca Elliott commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Bobbinlace Beginners

"Hi to all. Yes, your website is one of the reasons I am here. Thank you so much. And I am trying to get the materials ready. I am moving slower due to my neck surgery but I can read and prep. Thanks again for all this great help. "

Thursday

Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Barbara Gordon's blog post Stars In My Eyes..

"lovely piece"

Jul 16

Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Elizabeth Ratliff Kensak

"Elizabeth Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Join any groups that interest you. I especially recommend the HISTORY-IDENTIFICATION group, as most closely matching your interests. There is a…"

Jul 16

Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Bobbinlace Beginners

"Bianca Jo is a very valuable member of our network, and her website is marvelous. I love the animated stitches. But I have also prepared basic lessons which concentrate on some styles of bobbin lace a little different from the ones Jo focuses on. I…"

Jul 16

Jo Edkins commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Bobbinlace Beginners

"Hi Bianca!I've written a website http://www.gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/lace/index.htmwhich has instructions (and animations) for stitches, descriptions of equipment, and lots of patterns, including a lot for beginners, especially in Torchon lace.…"

Jul 16

Bianca Elliott commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Bobbinlace Beginners

"Hello everyone. My name is Bianca. I am excited and nervous. I am a true beginner but willing to learn. Is there a place I can go to start learning? A pattern to go by? The website is what I thought I would use unless ... thank you."

Jul 16

Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Bianca Elliott

"Bianca Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Join any groups that interest you. If you have any questions about this site, contact me and I'll try to help."

Jul 15

Elizabeth Ligeti commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Identification-History

"I wish my joins and finishing off was as neat as in these photos you have shown us, Devon!!! I have found this a Very interesting discussion, though I have not been able to add anything to it. I have never tried lassen, - but do keep…"

Jul 12

Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Identification-History

"Hiding threads behind a braid is very difficult. I have never been really good at it. Your example is interesting."

Jul 12

Lorelei Halley Administrator replied to Paula Harten's discussion What is this? in the group Tools and Equipment

"I have no idea !! "Tatting" is everybody's answer to the unknown."

Jul 12

Devon Thein commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Identification-History

"On the ever fascinating topic of lassen, I ran across some lassen on Valenciennes where the join is actually a zig-zag, which would require less of an overlap than a diagonal. The joining in the solid areas is disorderly looking compared to what our…"

Jul 11

Devon Thein commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Identification-History

Jul 11

Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Sue Doyle

"Sue Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Considering your interest in Oya and needle lace, you might also enjoy another online network (also free to join) …"

Jul 10

Profile Information

What is your primary lace interest? Check more than one.: lace maker, lace historian, lace teacher

What kinds of lace do you make or collect?: bobbin lace, needle lace,Hardanger,pulled thread work. (used to tat, crochet,knit)

What kinds of lace do you want to learn?: improve needle lace,tenerife,filet lacis, advance in Binche, learn Paris, Cantu

Photo sharing site with photos of your work, if you have one (picasa,flickr,photobucket,etc): http://https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/myphotos

Your personal website, if you have one.: http://lynxlace.com

Tell us more about your lace interests.: I am an avid bobbin lacemaker, and love needlelace and pulled thread embroidery and Hardanger. My website has free tutorials for needle lace, pulled thread work, Hardanger embroidery, and bobbin lace. Also fascinated by lace history.
I also have a needle lace discussion network:
http://needlelacetalk.ning.com
I am Lorelei Halley.

Give us titles of lace books or articles you have written, that you want us to know about.: TORCHON BOBBIN LACE LESSONS
TORCHON BOBBIN LACE PATTERNS
INTRODUCTION TO RUSSIAN TAPE LACE

All available from my website. http://lynxlace.com/mybookspatterns.html

Photos of laces made from my designs, by me and others:
http://lynxlace.com/mybobbinlace.html
Photos of my needlelace:
http://lynxlace.com/myneedlelace.html
My collection of Pinterest boards, includes antique lace photos: http://www.pinterest.com/lynxlacelady/

My favorite lace this week

This was in the collection of Elizabeth Kurella when I photographed it. See the whole thing at: http://lynxlace.com/bobbinlace18th.html 2/3 way down. #37. Brussels bobbin lace early 18th century.

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2018

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY

I am resolving to finish 2 projects I have set up. One is a Binche learning piece, which is quite difficult for me. I am intimidated by it. The 2nd is a floral Bucks which I intend to decorate a purse. (Enlarged and worked in thick thread so it will hold up to use) This one also intimidates me. I have been using my cat as an excuse, but he has calmed down. I keep on thinking of simple projects that won't take a lot of…

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At 7:21pm on April 30, 2019, Nora Finnegan said…: Thank you for admitting me to the group, somewhat tardy in my replying to your message, however I am looking forward to being part of it.

Best Regards,

Nora

At 12:04am on April 30, 2019, Maggie schouten said…: Thank you for admitting me to the group.

regards Maggie

At 8:29pm on April 10, 2019, muskaan said…: Thank you for having me ! :-)

At 10:49am on March 13, 2019, Beth Signor said…: Hi, Lorelei;

I also received the spam message from James Pollard. Thanks for looking into this.

Best,

Beth

At 8:26am on March 13, 2019, Wally Thoma said…: Dear Lorelei,

I just received the message below, and it looks like spam to me.
Can you inform me about mr. James Pollard? Thanks!

Good Day,

How is everything with you, I picked interest on you after going through your short profile and deemed it necessary to write you immediately. I have something very vital to disclose to you, but I found it difficult to express myself here, since it's a public site.Could you please get back to me on ( mr.jamespollard100@gmail.com ) for the full details.
Have a nice day
Thanks God bless.

At 8:15am on March 13, 2019, Joan Thomas said…: scam.jpg

Hi Lorelei,

It appears there is a scammer. Is this common on the site?

thanks!

joan :-)

At 7:06am on March 13, 2019, Michelle Hutchinson said…: Please can you check member James Pollard. Just received a spammyessage from him on my profile

At 9:23pm on February 13, 2019, Deborah Johnson said…: Thank you so much. I'm excited to find this site and look forward to exploring the various aspects.