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Lorelei Halley Administrator Female Mount Prospect, IL United States

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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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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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This was posted today on facebook. Since the issue comes up from time to time I am re-posting it here. A chart for figuring out if your activities violate copyright.…Continue

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Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Sally Harrison

"Sally 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, contact me and I'll try to help."

Saturday

Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's page Recommended Books and Videos in the group Bruges Bloomwork

"Michele - Thank you. I have added your information to the book list."

Sep 11

Michèle Kelly commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's page Recommended Books and Videos in the group Bruges Bloomwork

"Chrysanthemum Lace An Introduction to Chrysanthemum Lace by Cathleen Belleville In her Overview, Cathy says this type of lace is a tape-lace variant closely related to Russian and Milanese style laces. Her books are very…"

Sep 10

Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's page Recommended Books and Videos in the group Bruges Bloomwork

"I need to verify the Belleville book at the end of the list above. Anyone have specifics?"

Sep 10

Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Deborah Beever's photo

Traditional Chrysanthemum Lace

"thanks, Susan"

Sep 10

Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Deborah Beever's photo

Traditional Chrysanthemum Lace

"I have heard that Chrysanthemum lace is regarded as part of Bruges Bloomwork. I am not clear on whether that is widely agreed. The half stitch areas are not a constant width. But that doesn't require extra bobbins. Half stitch expands and…"

Sep 9

Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Barbara Cantrall

"Barbara Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Join any groups that interest you. There is a kind of lace called "Bruges crochet" which is crochet made to look like a meandering tape. But…"

Sep 9

Susan Hottle replied to Lorelei Halley Administrator's discussion Barbara Corbet's Flanders pattern PALE BLUE SQUARE in the group Binche Flanders Mechlin Paris Valenciennes

"Thank you for posting your tutorial Lorelei! After reading thru older posts, it seems this is a popular book so this will be helpful for others. I hope Nadine got her squares sorted out. Lyn is correct, the start for the squares includes a magic…"

Sep 8

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

"Some really modern lace dresses. I got it from facebook and saved it to pinterest. Muzeum Krajky Vamberk posted by Anna Maria Pizzacalla "

Sep 1

Lorelei Halley Administrator replied to Lorelei Halley Administrator's discussion Barbara Corbet's Flanders pattern PALE BLUE SQUARE in the group Binche Flanders Mechlin Paris Valenciennes

"And here is a corrected diagram showing how the weaver should move. In the pink smudge area several turning stitches will be necessary to keep the weaver at a good angle. Put them in wherever you seem to need them. Don't worry about…"

Sep 1

Lorelei Halley Administrator replied to Lorelei Halley Administrator's discussion Barbara Corbet's Flanders pattern PALE BLUE SQUARE in the group Binche Flanders Mechlin Paris Valenciennes

"I have since looked at it again and see another solution. In the pattern below the large red dot is a pin you just don't use. And the 2 pins with green rings should just be moved a little closer together, one a smidge down, the other a smidge…"

Sep 1

Lorelei Halley Administrator added a discussion to the group Binche Flanders Mechlin Paris Valenciennes

Barbara Corbet's Flanders pattern PALE BLUE SQUARE

An arachne member, Susan Hottle wrote in to that network, having trouble with that pattern. I looked at it and figured out the problem. She asked me to post my answer there. But that forum doesn't allow photos or images. So I've posted it here with the images, in case anybody else is having trouble with it. I still think Barbara Corbet's book is quite good and very useful."SusanYour are right. The pattern and the diagram do not match. And it isn't just a matter of how many pinholes. The…See More

Sep 1

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Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's page Recommended Books in the group Duchesse and Rosaline

"Notice of a new Rosaline book published by the Deutscher Kloeppleverband http://www.deutscher-kloeppelverband.de/index.php/component/jshopping/product/view/1/126?Itemid=242 ROSALINE SPITZE-TECHNIK publ by Deutscher-Kloeppelverband. diagrams…"

Aug 30

Lorelei Halley Administrator left a comment for Mary L Burt

"Mary Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Join any groups that interest you. We do have a group for TATTING, and also groups for crochet lace and knitted lace. I agree entirely that all new…"

Aug 28

Lorelei Halley Administrator replied to Guinevere's discussion Bedfordshire? in the group Identification-History

"That statement is what I have heard. They were new designs. " But in the mid 1800s, Lady Hamilton Chichester sent lacemakers from Genoa to Malta. ..... Maltese lace developed its own style from Genoese…"

Aug 27

Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's page Links

"Here is a video, Russian language, of a gray haired lacemker doing traditional Russian tape lace, with her computer screen up and running while she illustrates different designs. This is for those who think all us old ladies with antequated hobbies…"

Aug 26

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 1:30pm on August 20, 2018, Sylvia Eadington said…: Thank you for both your e-mails. I'm so glad I found Laceioli on the Internet. Sylvia.

At 5:09am on August 20, 2018, Guinevere said…: Thanks for the welcome. I've already been enjoying the group! - Guinevere

At 3:46am on July 26, 2018, Javoison said…: Merci de votre accueil. Je dessine des modèles de dentelle aux fuseaux pour le plaisir. Je suis très intéressée par les travaux de Veronika.

Bonne journée!

At 9:55pm on July 1, 2018, dana birthistle said…: Thank you for the welcome! -dana

At 7:37am on June 5, 2018, Patricia Samford said…: Thank you for welcoming me to the group. This artifact, which was identified in the report as a bobbin, looked odd to me and I questioned whether it was actually a bobbin. I did some additional research and it turns out to be a circa 1880-1900 bone sewing stiletto/awl. It was found in Baltimore. Thank you anyway and if we do find any bobbins, I will get back in touch.

At 9:24am on April 8, 2018, Carmel Lyons said…: Thank you for accepting me -I look forward to becoming part of the group and hope I can give as much as I get.. rgs.

At 4:50pm on January 15, 2018, Lynn Peers said…: Thanks for the intro. As I'm new to this I've always wanted to try bobbin lace, tried it. Did something wrong cause I ended up with a big knot so I just put it away. Now i see that bobbin lace has come back and with the marvels of technology I feel it is going to be much easier to learn.

At 8:08pm on December 8, 2017, Carolyn Purcell said…: Thanks, Lorelei,

I was already on needlelacetalk, and didn't realize I wasn't fully subscribed to the entire site. I'm sad to see the end of the Guild of Needle Laces, but hope something similar will take its place.

Carolyn