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!
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