January Meeting

Hello lacers,

Next week is our first meeting of the year.  We will be starting out with two Valentine's Day projects for you to choose from.  A bobbin lace heart and a tatted heart (this is also the start to a lovely winter tree if you're not into hearts).

For the bobbin lace you will need 8 pairs.  Either in in one color of your choice or 7 pairs in in one color with one pair in a metallic/alt color for the edge.  Thread is Size 80 cordonnet or equivalent.

For the tatted heart you will need thread sizes of your choice and 3 shuttles.  If you've never used more than 2 shuttles this is a super easy pattern to lean on.

**** Convention Info****

Please bring all pincushions you may have in ANY state they are in.  We really need to see what we have.  If you have any of the miser bags bring those too.  We think we have enough of those at this point, but please do bring them if you have them done.  We are also in need of more 60's; So please consider making one - anything will help.

If you don't get the Bulletin from IOLI please know that Winter 2013 has gone out with all the convention info. Feb 1 is the "start" of registration.  If you want to go, but are not an IOLI member know that the forms are available from Beehive Lacers site.

See you next week!
Robin

Christmas Meeting

See you all Saturday at Marie's house.

October Meeting

Tomorrows meeting will be the usual stuff.  Bring your own project or help out with the convention items.  We'll get a convention update and chit chat about the Nov/Dec meeting.

See you there!

Fall into Lace - lost idea

Have you ever been inspired to take up a lace project only to be unable to becasue you didn't bookmark the page?  happens all the time I'm sure.

As fall descends from the mountains I had wanted to share a simple lace making project with the readers.  It was a set of tape lace leaves that had been sewn onto a fall quilt wall hanging.   Unfortunately I can't find the project to share so I will simply have to inspire you all to take up a fall project.  Or if you are really on the ball a winter one.

National Lace Day

October 1 is National lace day. I do hope that everyone has had a chance to work on a project today. If not, there is still time. Below is a free pricking for a doily.  Enjoy and happy lace making.

 

When using thinner yarn 5 or 6 pairs.

News

Just by way of information the election results are:

Pres:  Marie Bassett
VP: Robin DeSpain.

Convention news:

• There was talk of adding some Saturday sessions and the overwhelming vote was for it.   
•  In regards to signing up for classes please note the priority is given to those who are members of IOLI.  It is strongly suggested that if you are interested in attending that it is well worth your money to join IOLI - - International Organization of Lace, Inc.
• We are still in great need of "60"s and miser bags (pattern at the bottom)

If you are on Facebook please note that we are there - feel free to like and follow.

Sep 22

Guild Meeting tomorrow. 10:00am in room 308. 

It is election time:

• Marie Bassett and Becca Clark are running for president
• Robin DeSpain and Marji Sakievich are running for vice president.  

It is time to pay our yearly dues: $10.00.  Remember that we aren't supposed to exchange money at the library so practice your mobster-bribe handshakes. *wink*

Shirlene is going to demonstrate an easy table runner.  It is perfect for a quick holiday decoration.