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Lorelei Halley Administrator Female Mount Prospect, IL United States

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Lorelei Halley Administrator May 6.

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, 2019.

Ipswich pillow
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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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Linda Down left a comment for Lorelei Halley Administrator

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Lorelei Halley Administrator replied to Laurie Waters's discussion Strange mesh in the group Identification-History

"In this doctored photo the red ring shows one ground crossing. It appears to be a cloth stitch. So the ground would be worked ttctc Very strange. The shapes of the motifs suggest Mechlin, but this is not Mechlin. The…"

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Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Needle Lace

"carolyn Here are instructions for posting a photo on this site. Assuming that you have a photo. http://laceioli.ning.com/notes/PHOTOS"

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Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Linda Down

"Linda Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Join any groups that interest you. We do have one for HISTORY & IDENTIFICATION. If you have any questions about this site, contact me and I'll…"

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Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Mary Mangan

"Mary Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Join any groups that interest you. Post some photos of your lace. If you have any questions about this site, contact me and I'll try to ehlp."

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Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Cheryl Hankin

"Cheryl Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Join any groups that interest you. Post some photos of your best crocheted lace. If you have any questions about this site, contact me and…"

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Carolyn Purcell commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Needle Lace

"Thank you all so much for your good suggestions. They have helped me clarify what to do. I really appreciate it."

Jun 21

Carolyn Wetzel commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Needle Lace

"Based on your description, if you want the final butterfly to look more realistic, I would use outline colors that match the filling colors, like Loretta suggested. Especially the dark color on the body. But if you use a slightly different color…"

Jun 18

Sally Olsen commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Needle Lace

"Take a picture of your butterfly on a sheet of white paper. Print copies on paper. Then color the edges different ways on each copy. This will allow you to see what happens if you use white or black or pastel or dark. You…"

Jun 18

Loretta Holzberger commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Needle Lace

"Do wish you could share a picture of your butterfly. I think I would outline each area with the same color used in that area. "

Jun 18

Carolyn Purcell commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Needle Lace

"Hello all. I'm seeking suggestions for the finishing cordonette on a multi-colored piece. It's a butterfly, predominately white but with 6 areas of deep purple and 6 of pale pink. The outer edge is all white except for purple…"

Jun 18

Laurie Elliott commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Contemporary Bobbin Lace

"I don't think I would want much to remind me of this particular pandemic, but the post go me to look at what Lorelei posted back in 2018 of the modern lace dresses. I didn't have the computer access then that I do now. That whole display…"

Jun 9

Elizabeth Ligeti commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Contemporary Bobbin Lace

"Very Good!!! Well, they say "if you can't beat them - Join them"!!!!!!!!!! :)_ One certainly needs a sense of humour these days!! I hope everyone is keeping well, - and making lots of lace!!"

Jun 8

Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Contemporary Bobbin Lace

"coronavirus…"

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Helle Torm-Newland left a comment for Lorelei Halley Administrator

"Thank you for the add."

Jun 5

Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Wire Lace

"Lenka Suhanek on working with wire. https://lenkas.com/2020/06/02/free-trial-pattern-for-wire-lace/?fbclid=IwAR2a_wLk_-G9C-xpJ9N2GwxBUJ9_f0CDie5NMHBO6T8ChZ9yGgzeRowB1oM"

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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 8:27pm on June 27, 2020, Linda Down said…: Thank you!

At 8:10pm on June 5, 2020, Helle Torm-Newland said…: Thank you for the add.

At 12:43pm on May 5, 2020, Janetmarie Valiga said…: Lorelei, do you remember me from CALG? I moved out of Chicago, and now I'm in a little town west of Seattle. I teach classes such as tatting at a new crafts school here. I'd love to be doing lacemaking during the coronavirus lockdown, but I recently broke my left shoulder/arm and can't do it right now. Miss you folks!

janetmarie Valiga

At 7:58pm on April 13, 2020, Laurie Waters said…: Thanks Lorelei! I definitely need to write a book. Been intending to for years.

Laurie

At 8:03am on March 13, 2020, Carla Mae Boyles said…: How do i start the classes?

At 7:12pm on March 12, 2020, Annie Hodges said…: Hi Lorelei,

Thank you for the welcome and direction!

annie

At 12:56am on January 25, 2020, Libuse Martochova said…: hi i am your friend i want to learn and thank you for joining the group

At 7:57pm on January 9, 2020, Catharine Bryson said…: Thank you Lorelei.

I'm looking forward to spending some time researching and learning RussianTape Lace and Iridja lace ... I'm going to be glued to my computer for hours ;-)