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Laura Sandison Albuquerque, NM United States

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Identification-History

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Designing Bobbin Lace

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Needle Lace

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Carrickmacross Lace

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

"Definitely an interesting piece! I hope someone has more information about it."

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

"Yes, it does appear to be the half reef knot! What an interesting combination."

Jun 22, 2018

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

"My thought is bobbin lace for sure. The tape is worked as a cloth tape, but with an interesting compensation at the inner curves. Rather than dropping one pair at a time, there are several that are picked up when the tape comes around. Inner…"

Jun 19, 2018

Laura Sandison replied to Joseph's discussion Worker and cover cloths in the group Tools and Equipment

"Thanks for the tip. Good luck with your lace, too. It's the best addiction one can have!"

Aug 31, 2016

Laura Sandison replied to Joseph's discussion Worker and cover cloths in the group Tools and Equipment

"Lovely! I need new ones, too. I love the hem you did, which would keep the edge clear of extra thread that would catch. Good job!!!"

Aug 31, 2016

Laura Sandison replied to Sally Olsen's discussion Library of Lace Books in the group Tools and Equipment

" Glad you found something to work for you! Happy organizing! Laura"

Jul 27, 2016

Laura Sandison commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Computer Aided Design

"I have to check into the scheduling of something else, but will try to meet. Good idea!"

Jul 13, 2016

Laura Sandison replied to Sally Olsen's discussion Library of Lace Books in the group Tools and Equipment

"I have a great system that allows me to add different databases such as guild library, personal library, my sons', husbands... It's from Collectorz and is very adaptable to guild purposes. I can save a spreadsheet, which I print out…"

Jan 8, 2016

Laura Sandison commented on Lorelei Halley Administrator's group Tools and Equipment

"Hi Roger, http://www.vansciverbobbinlace.com/tools.html always has them in stock. Scroll down halfway or so. Laura"

Jan 7, 2015

Laura Sandison replied to Sari Mansfield's discussion Binders for Ulrike Vorlcker Series ? in the group Tools and Equipment

"I wouldn't worry too much. There are so many more option to order pages that will fill your extra nicely. One can never have too many books for inspiration and new techniques!"

Nov 11, 2013

Laura Sandison replied to Sari Mansfield's discussion Binders for Ulrike Vorlcker Series ? in the group Tools and Equipment

"Page holders, or protectors aren't really necessary. They'll also bulk up your binder. Maybe A4 page dividers to separate the three books. But you could also just buy the removable tabs to stick on the edge of each in the…"

Nov 11, 2013

Laura Sandison replied to Sari Mansfield's discussion Binders for Ulrike Vorlcker Series ? in the group Tools and Equipment

"I just asked a vendor in the UK about this. She recommended two sites: http://www.a4supplies.com/a4-binders.html http://www.empireimports.com/ I'm thinking about getting a couple for my pages as well. Laura"

Nov 8, 2013

Lorelei Halley Administrator commented on Laura Sandison's photo

Laura's Garter

"Elwyn Kenn is such a good designer. Her designs are always graceful and well proportioned."

Jun 19, 2013

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

"This book looks gorgeous! I'm excited to see it when it's available. Thanks for sharing with us."

Jun 19, 2013

Laura Sandison posted a photo

Laura's Garter

This is the garter I made for my new DIL. the pattern is Elwyn Kenn's Golden Everlasting "Cockatoo". Fun Buck's pattern with kat stitch ground at the footside.

Jun 19, 2013

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Laura Sandison replied to Christina King's discussion Glass bobbins - slipping length? in the group Tools and Equipment

"I love mine, too! Some of them, I keep a bit of cotton wound onto them before winding the other thread. For some threads, silk for example, I triple hitch on the head. And for heavier threads, I just put the hitch on the thread on…"

Mar 22, 2013

Profile Information

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

What kinds of lace do you make or collect?: Bobbin and Needle

What kinds of lace do you want to learn?: Refine the ones I know!

Tell us more about your lace interests.: Lace is my soul!

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At 7:35pm on July 1, 2012, Karisse A. Moore said…: Do you mean Austin, TX? How often do you go there? Austin Lacemakers is a great group and they meet the first Tuesday of the month.

At 6:17pm on June 30, 2012, Karisse A. Moore said…: Hi, I am a lace maker from Texas. I belong to the Austin Lacemakers and IOLI. I just moved to Silver City, NM and am wondering what lace goes on in NM or around Silver City? i would love to have some company. Karisse A. Moore

At 2:02pm on January 21, 2012, Lorelei Halley Administrator said…: Laura

Welcome. Please read all the NOTES, which explain our policies, and how the software works. Join whatever groups interest you. Post some photos of your lace. If you have any questions, contact me and I'll try to help.
Lorelei aka "ioli"