Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Monday, August 22, 2016
The
Dallas Lace Society
Third
Quarter Newsletter
August
2016
Letter
from the President
Dear
Members,
We’re
having some good lacing weather – too hot to do anything else.
Stacy
and I enjoyed the IOLI convention in Indianapolis. It was a fine
hotel and the convention was very well organized. We both took an
Idrija class so if anyone wants to give this lace a try we will be
glad to share our minimal knowledge. Next year the convention is in
Philadelphia and then in San Antonio for 2018 or 2019. The Alamo
Lacers would love for us to help out whenever they do host the
convention.
Now
we must get back to our projects for entry to the State Fair.
Entries are due August 12, 13 or 14. There is going to be some tuff
competition
this
year with more lacers entering. That will make it so much more
exciting.
We
are always searching for ways to pique interest in lacing. At our
regional gathering during IOLI it was suggested that we try arranging
beginner lessons at knit or craft shops. Would love to hear any
ideas on this topic or if you have a connection with any shop that
might be willing to let us offer a class.
For
a group project we are going to create a banner for use at
demonstrations. Stacy has come up with an idea and we hope each
member can join in the fun. It will be a series of triangles with
lace pieces as spaces and lace letters spelling out Dallas Lace
Society, all on dark colored triangles. The triangles will be held
together and the banner can be hung above or attached to the
demonstration table. Debbie is preparing some patterns of Milanese
letters the appropriate size. You could make a letter or a small
piece of lace for the spaces. There will be 16 letters and a need
for 8 pieces of any type of lace. The letters will be in white
thread so as to show up well on the dark fabric of the triangle. The
isosceles triangle will be 6 inches across the top with sides of 11
inches coming to a sharp point. I can fax, mail, or email you the
shape if you need it. You may send your completed pieces to Stacy.
The
son of one of our founding members, Ruth Leatherwood, donated a
collection of lace, lace tools and lace books to DLS this month. We
enjoyed going through the items and Rowena was able to fill in some
history for us. Arthiss tells us that about 20 of the books/booklets
are new material to add to our library and others were duplicates.
We are so thankful that John took the time to deliver and donate the
items to DLS.
Hope
to see you soon,
Marilyn
Demo
Dates
Plano
Quilt Show – August 12 & 13 at the Plano Centre
If
you want to demo, contact mjwaisanen@icloud.com
11am – 1pm or 2pm
– 4pm
If
you want to demo, contact mjwaisanen@icloud.com
(free tickets and
limited parking passes available)
We
Need Your Help!
The
Dallas Lace Society is currently creating a new banner to use for our
events. The “flag” design features individual letters, made in a
Milanese style. Please consider making one or two of these to use.
To get details, contact Stacy Tackett at stacy.tackett1970@gmail.com!
Fall Workshop
September
10, 11 & 12, 2016
limited
space available!
Holly
van Sciver, from Ithaca, New York is well-known to most of us. She
has been a student and teacher of lacemaking for over 40 years.
Originally trained in England, she has taught in the United States,
Canada and Europe. She is a leader in teaching the fundamentals
underlying lacemaking theory and design. Holly is the owner of Van
Sciver Lace,
and will be bringing lace supplies to show and sell.
At
the Workshop, most of us will be working through Holly's course on
Drafting Bedfordshire Lace Circles -- from graph paper to computer to
lace pillow . But optionally, attendees may bring their own projects
to work on with Holly's guidance.
Registration
fee for the three-day Workshop is $160. Class size is limited
to 12, so sign up soon if you are interested. Your spot in the class
will be secure upon receipt of your registration fee. It will
be held at the home of Marilyn Waisanen, 5105 Swiss Ave, Dallas.
Deadline
for registration is Wednesday, August 10.
Make
your check out to Dallas Lace Society, and mail (or give) to me:
Arthiss
Kliever
10505
Lakemere Dr
Dallas
TX 75238
After
the registration deadline, I will send the complete class list to
Holly. She will be in touch with you to confirm what you will be
working on, and to make sure you have the information and supplies
you need for the class.
Let
me know if you have any questions.
Arthiss
Kliever, Workshop Coordinator
* * * 2017 –
Deborah Beever, Louise Colgan * * *
Oatmeal Lace Cookies...of course!
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter or margarine
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1
1/4 cups Large Flake Quaker®
Oats or Quick Quaker®
Oats (uncooked)
Directions
- Beat butter and sugar together until creamy.
- Blend in flour, salt, milk and vanilla. Stir in oats.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in preheated moderate (350° F) about 8 minutes.
- Cool 2 to 3
minutes then carefully remove cookies from cookie sheet with wide
spatula. Cookies will be very thin and lacy.
The
library is being EDITED
Within
the next few months duplicate books and other items may be available
for a small donation. Updates will be forthcoming through email and
on our blog
Duplicates
from the Dallas Lace Society Library - Aug 2016
1.
The
Technique of Bobbin Lace,
by Pamela Nottingham. 1995 paperback, 183 pp. Good instruction,
diagrams and prickings for Torchon, Bucks Point, and Bedfordshire
laces. (suggested
donation $12 )
2.
Miniature
Bobbin Lace,
by Roz Snowden. 1998 paperback, 106 pp. Large number of miniature
patterns in Torchon Lace with good instructions. (suggested
donation $10)
3.
Introduction
to Honiton Lace,
by Susanne Thompson. 1985 paperback, 120 pp. Introduction, basic
stitches, and five patterns described in great detail, getting
progressively harder. (suggested
donation $10)
4.
50
New Bobbin Lace Patterns,
by Claire Burkhard. 1993 paperback, 159 pp. Original mixed technique
patterns. (suggested
donation $10)
5.
Tatting:
Technique & History,
by Elgiva Nicholls. 1962 paperback, 128 pp. History, with a few
patterns. (suggested
donation $5)
6.
Tatting:
Patterns and Designs,
by Gun Blomqvist and Elwy Persson. 1967 paperback, 96 pp. Patterns of
mobiles and mats. (suggested
donation $5)
7.
Plants
& Flowers in Lace,
by Bridget M. Cook, ed. 1995 paperback, 48 pp. Small projects with
diagrams, minimal instructions. (suggested donation $3)
8.
Weddings,
Christenings & Anniversaries in Lace,
by Bridget M. Cook, ed. 1995 paperback, 48 pp. Alphabet, edgings, and
heart patterns with diagrams. (suggested donation $3)
9.
Pillow
Lace and Bobbins,
by Jeffery Hopewell. 1999 booklet, 32 pp. Describes and issustrates
different varieties of lace and the tools and terms used. (suggested
donation $2)
10.
Tatting,
a DMC Publication. 1976 booklet, 32 pp. Several patterns not found
elsewhere. (2 Copies available) (suggested donation $2)
11.
Tatting
for Today,
by Marion Leyds. 1980 DMC booklet, 27 pp. Circular motifs for
ornaments and pincushions. (suggested donation $2)
12.
Festive
Tatting,
by Marion Leyds. 1983 DMC booklet, 26 pp. Patterns for Christmas,
edgings, and needle case. (suggested
donation $2)
For
more information about the DLS Library, contact
The
Dallas Lace Society was presented an award at the 2016 IOLI
Convention for our achievement in volunteer/teaching hours!
Birthdays
Sept.
26 – Susan Merritt
Sept.
28 – Pat Kuhler
Membership
in The Dallas Lace Society
The
cost is only $15 a year, due Feb. 1st.
For questions, contact Linda Cole at
linda.s.cole@sbcglobal.net.
Meetings
– Every Tuesday at Forest Green Library noon to 3 pm
*Second
Saturday of each month from 1
to 4
*barring
scheduled library events
Next
meeting will be Oct. 25th.
Christmas
Party – Dec. 10th!
To
contribute content or edit info, contact
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
BOOKS FOR ADOPTION
Arthiss has been very busy "editing" our library and has run across several editions that you might be interested in. The link below will take you to a list of the current items we have to offer. A donation to our group would be much appreciated too!
Arthiss has been very busy "editing" our library and has run across several editions that you might be interested in. The link below will take you to a list of the current items we have to offer. A donation to our group would be much appreciated too!
Second
Quarter Newsletter
May
2016
Letter
from the President
Dear
Members,
We
began our spring with a very enjoyable and informative workshop with
Judy Aycock. We were all challenged by Buckspoint and Floral Bucks
but we learned a lot under Judy’s patient tutelage and I have seen
some great progress made by those in attendance. A lot of “light
bulb” moments are happening! Debbie and Doug’s gracious hosting
made for a very relaxed and comfortable vibe which, I’m sure,
inspired our lacemaking. We enjoyed seeing our out-of-town friends
Susan Merritt, Sherry Mathers and Heather Norris. Arthiss has a
great line up of workshops for us this coming year and next.
At
the April business meeting the minutes prepared by Debbie were
approved as submitted. It is great to have someone who can organize
all our chatter. Linda Cole reported that we currently have 33
members and our finances are in order. Rowena has been conveying our
birthday wishes, get well thoughts and sympathy messages to our
members. Please let her know of any important events in our member’s
lives. She is also, as Historian, glad to receive any items that the
group should be saving. Be sure to label the item and note the names
of those involved. Arthiss is exploring ideas for better organizing
our library. We are fortunate to have a member with her experience
in managing library materials. Thanks to Kelly for keeping us
informed and increasing our internet visibility. What a team!
Unfortunately,
Dorothy no longer has the time to organize demonstration events so if
there is anyone ready to help with that please let me know. Upcoming
events will be the Plano Quilt Show August 12-13, 2016, State Fair in
the fall, and the Dallas Quilt Show March 10-12, 2017. Grateful
thanks to Dorothy for all the many years she has been organizing our
demonstrations.
State
Fair has released their 2016 Competition Handbook at bigtex.com.
Page 43 gives the details for entering. Original Bobbin Lace is
category 1153 and Adapted is 1154. Junior (12 – 17) category is
Original 1191 and Adapted 1192. Hope you all will enter and item or
two.
We
have recently discovered that the library, once again, opens at 10 AM
on Tuesday. We decided at the business meeting not to change
our official meeting time (12 to 3) just yet but some Tuesday
regulars plan to arrive at 11 like we used to and take advantage of
the ability to begin earlier. We’ll see how this goes for a
few months and then revisit our options.
Hope
to see you there - at any time you can come,
See
you at lace,
Marilyn
* * * * *
Membership in The
Dallas Lace Society
The
cost is only $15 a year, due Feb. 1st.
For questions, contact Linda Cole at
linda.s.cole@sbcglobal.net.
Meetings
– Every Tuesday at Forest Green Library noon to 3 pm
Second
Saturday of each month from 1
to 4
I.O.L.I. Convention 2016
It
will be held in Indianapolis July 17th
– 23rd.
If
you have a lace pattern that you have designed and would like to
share IOLI is looking for you. See message below:
This
year we are looking for patterns for the beginning lacemaker!
Although, any level of skill is greatly appreciated. This is a great
way to continue our mission to promote and teach lacemaking. By
giving our Charter Chapters a CD with patterns, it helps them
continue to teach lace to their members and hold workshops to perhaps
gain more members.
If
you have something to add to the 2016 Gift CD you may send it to me
at president@internationalorganizationoflace.org
If you can please send them by PDF format.
The
deadline has been extended to May 6th.
Birthdays
May
16 – Norell Mounger
May
28 – Marlane Young
May
30 – Rowena Billow
June
2 – Hiroko Okuno
June
7 – Sherry Mathers
June
10 – Regina Dale
June
16 – Sunela Thomas
June
17 – Karen Hickman
June
21 – Barbara Roth
July
20 – Pat Bailey
July
22 – Debbie Stone
July
30 – Dorothy Morgan
Demo
Dates
SwissAvenue Parade of Homes – May 8 at the Aldredge House
contact
Marilyn if you are interested
PlanoQuilt Show – August 12 & 13 at the Plano Centre
State
Fair of Texas
– Sept. 30 – Oct. 23
If
you are interested in coordinating demonstrations for the group,
please contact Dorothy Morgan at centumlittlefingers@yahoo.com
Demo at the Dallas
Quilt Show 2016
Upcoming
Classes
Holly
Van Sciver – September 10, 11 & 12, 2016 – limited space
available
2017
– Deborah Beever, Louise Colgan - TBD
If
you are interested, please contact
Arthiss
Kliever at arthiss.kliever@gmail.com
Remembrance Ring
Supplies:
Size
20 crochet thread
1
tatting shuttle
Small
crochet hook for joining
Techniques
used:
Rings, chains, picot
joins, hiding ends.
Size:
approximately
50 – 55 mm. Make ring larger or
smaller by using slightly
larger or smaller picots. Or,
if the size needs to be
changed significantly, add or
subtract rings.
Pattern:
R
3-3-3-3. RW.
Ch
6. RW.
R
3+3-3-3. RW.
Ch
6. RW.
Repeat
for a total of 9 R and Ch, joining the
last
R to the 1st
R. Tie
ends; hide and cut later.
Repeat
same pattern for
other
side, joining to center
p
of rings. Tie ends, hide,
and
cut.
There
is a saying, "Tie a string around your finger so you won't
forget." Here is a very elegant
"string”,
worked up into a charming accessory!
©Marilee
Rockley 2009
Photo
from our workshop with Judy Aycock. It was a blast and we learned a
ton. Thanks Judy!
For
more information about the DLS Library, contact
To
contribute content or edit info, contact
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
1st Quarter Meeting - 2016
The
Dallas Lace Society
First
Quarter Newsletter
January
2016
Letter
from the President
Dear
Members,
Here
we are, a month into the new year already! I hope your holidays went
well and you are having more time for lacing. Our Christmas party
was great fun and the room looked very festive with the lovely décor
that was added. We had beautiful items for the lace exchange and
some very useful and lovely raffle and door prize items. As always,
we were all crossing our fingers to win one of Elena’s special
creations in the raffle. Of course the food was yummy.
Stacy
and I are planning our next road trip to the IOLI convention in
Indianapolis this July. Neither of us have been there before so we
are looking forward to seeing new scenery and hopefully a few less
corn fields than the trip to Iowa. We’ll start checking out the
food sources along the route real soon.
I
hope all of you are considering entering an item in the State Fair
this year. The site isn’t ready for 2016 yet but entry forms and
mail-in entries are due mid July. The site, Bigtex.com, should be
updated by early spring. They are not sure of the theme yet –
something agricultural. Not very helpful if you want to plan a lace
piece that fits the theme!
Dorothy
is organizing some demonstration opportunities and I encourage even
the beginning lacers to participate. It is fun meeting the visitors
and hanging with your lacing buds.
Thank
you to our board members and committee members who volunteered for
two more years and to the new volunteers who have joined in to help
with the business end of our organization. I know it eats into your
hobby time but we are all so thankful for your service that keeps our
group together and growing.
Looking
forward to seeing you at lace meetings,
Marilyn
Membership
in The Dallas Lace Society
The
cost is only $15 a year, due Feb. 1st.
Meetings
– Every Tuesday at Forest Green Library noon to 3 pm
Second
Saturday of each month from 1
to 4
Demo
Date
Dallas
Quilt Show March 11, 12 & 13th
at Market Hall
Upcoming
Class
Judy
Aycock will be teaching a class on Buck's Point Grounds April 2nd,
3rd
and 4th
in Dallas. The class will cost $80, payable to DLS.
I.O.L.I.
Convention 2016
It
will be held in Indianapolis July 17th
– 23rd.
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