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Organization: University of Illinois at Chicago
Date: Saturday, 21 Nov 1992 21:28:59 CST
From: Juan A. Varela F. <U35334@uicvm.uic.edu>
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
Subject: Fashion Design School


My wife wants to study fashion design.  She asked me to find out through
the network if anybody knows of schools for this.  She is interested in
schools in the Chicago area.  She wants to learn about design, drawing,
advance sewing techniques, fabrics and tailoring.

Any information about this would be greatly appreciated.  Please send
me any information directly to my account since I rarely check this
group.  Thanks in advance.

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From: boojum@athena.mit.edu (Laura Baldwin)
Subject: Re: Knitting magazines
Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 00:22:35 GMT


Two knitting magazines that I buy regularly are Vogue Knitting (kinda
trendy), and Knitters.  I highly recommend the second, which comes out
four times a year.  Yarn stores around here seem to carry them, as do
very very complete magazine sellers, but most bookstores don't.  Info
that I can dig out of the issue I have with me is as follows:

$16 a year subscription, talk to 
Golden Fleece Publications
824 West 10th St.,
Sioux Falls, SD  57104-3518

also 1-605-338-2450
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"In the midst of the word he was trying to say,		
  In the midst of his laughter and glee,		Laura Baldwin
 He had softly and suddenly vanished away,		boojum@athena.mit.edu
  For the Snark was a Boojum, you see." 
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
From: aviva@ultra.com (Aviva Garrett)
Subject: Re: spinning wheels
Reply-To: aviva@ultra.com (Aviva Garrett)
Organization: Ultra Network Technologies
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 92 18:59:42 GMT

In article <1992Nov17.002455.21855@awdprime.austin.ibm.com> chukran@austin.vnet.ibm.com(Rudy Chukran) writes:
>Can any of you spinners out there give me any info on deciding between
>used spinning wheels vs. new wheels vs. wheel kits. 

I would recommend that you get in touch with a local spinning
group, talk the the members about wheels, and try out some of
the wheels. They may also know of any used wheels for sale.
Also, if there are any spinning/weaving shops in your area, do
the same.

My first wheel was an Ashford Elizabeth, which I felt was a fine
beginner's wheel. I don't know how much they are now, but I
think they are more than $200.

I have never seen ads or instructions for making a wheel from
scratch. (I assume this is what you mean when you say a spinning
wheel kit. Many wheels, including the Elizabeth, require
assembly so in that sense it is a kit.) You might want to check
for books at the library.

..Aviva


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Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
From: bab2@nestor.cc.bellcore.com (barter,elizabeth)
Subject: Re: My Dream Project
Organization: Bellcore, Livingston, NJ
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 92 19:30:09 GMT

My mom took a quilting class a few years ago and
has since made all of us kids (9 in all) quilts 
(log cabin pattern) for our birthdays.  She made
an extra two squares from each quilt and put them
together into a quilt for herself - it's pretty
wild looking, since we all have different tastes
in color combinations, etc.  Anyway, this has caused
the entire family to become quilt crazy.  Two of my 
sisters and 2 nieces are quilting, and Mom and one 
sister have some things for sale in a local shop.  

Once I learn to sew a bit better :-) I'll get around to this...

A maple leaf quilt, using a bright blue for all the background 
pieces.  My plan is to use 4 blocks for each season, each in 
a different color.  Winter would be white, grey, a clear blue 
and maybe a tan.  Spring would be pastel green, yellow, and 
maybe lilac and pink.  Summer would be a variety of deep/dark greens 
(or maybe seashore colors?) and Autumn would be reds, golds and 
oranges.  I was inspired by some wonderful Jinny Beyer fabrics 
printed with ivy leaves (the green is in my quilt), but I think they 
have all been discontinued since I saw them.  (That's what I get for
not buying them right away!)  But any leafy patterned fabric would do.

I've also taken quite a liking to the pine tree block - maybe
I could combine the two somehow.

But first I've got to finish the x-stitch baby quilt (for the baby 
who's 6 months old already), the teddy bear with bib for the baby 
who's not here yet and the christmas stockings that I've been working 
on for too many years to count and ...  

Beth
              ___                           
             /\  \    
            /  \/ \    A fool, a fool!  I met a fool i' the forest
       ___  \   O /  ___   A motley fool; a miserable world!
      /    \ \   / /    \     As I do live by food, I met a fool.
     /   __ -    -  __   \             - As You Like It
    /___/ | <>   <> | \___\   
    O  ___|    ^    |___  O
     /     \  -^-  /    \    Beth Barter
    /   /\  \_____/ /\   \    Bellcore
    \_ / /          \ \_ /   Livingston, NJ
    O   /   /\   /\  \  O   nestor!bab2
         \ /  \ /  \ /   
          O    O    O
From: dboyd@informix.com (Diana Boyd)
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
Subject: Pattern problem
Date: 19 Nov 92 00:23:20 GMT
Reply-To: dboyd@informix.com
Organization: Informix Software, Inc.


Well, I'm back again asking for more advice.

Thanks so much to those who sent posts about the dressmaker's dummy.

Here's the latest problem: My friend is making a dress from a Vogue pattern.  
(Hi Cathrine!) It is an evening dress, the pattern is actually for a wedding  
gown. 

The pattern calls for an *under* lining as well as a regular lining and I can't  
see any reason for this. The dress is somewhat off the shoulders but does not  
have boning in it, so the underlining is not to cover that up. It suggests  
using material like satin for the bodice material so the underlining is not  
because the material is too thin or sheer.

Also, in the yardage required section, yardage is given separately for the  
lining and underlining, suggesting that they should be of different materials  
but gives no indication of what type of material should be used for the  
underlining.

I read the instructions and it says to bast the underlining to the bodice  
pieces directly then never mentions it again. Just put the bodice together,  
then the lining and then put them together, nothing unusual.

I'm stumpted, I can't figure out why you would need this extra layer of  
material. I've gone over it and over it and just can't figure it out. AND, what  
kind of material should we get? Has anyone ever called Vogue to explain their  
directions? Does anyone know a number I could call?

Thanks for any hints you may come up with.

Diana
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
From: Jeff Adams
Subject: Copying patterns
Reply-To: jeffa@wri.com
Organization: Wolfram Research, Inc.
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 16:31:25 GMT

In article <If2LZwb0Bwx21Hur9A@transarc.com>  writes:

> My sister is using baby bonnets to decorate her daughters bedroom.  I
> wanted to cross stitch or embroider a baby bonnet for her, and have searched
> the stores for a pattern.  I would appreciate any pointers or copies of
> a pattern to use.

I do not mean to start a flame war or anything, but are you aware that copying  
a pattern and giving it to someone else is illegal?

--------------------------------
Jeff Adams
jeffa@wri.com    
Wolfram Research Inc.
--------------------------------
Organization: Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 13:59:16 -0500 
From: Linda_Walmer@transarc.com
Subject: xstitch bonnet




I realized from a few messages that my post was confusing.  Sorry!

What I meant to say is that I am looking for a cross stitch picture of a
bonnet to hang in a baby's room which is "decorated" with a "tree of bonnets".
I'd appreciate any help in finding a xstitch pattern.

Sorry for the confusion!

Thanks,
Linda (walmer@transarc.com)


Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
From: esh2@po.CWRU.Edu (Evelyn S. Hlabse)
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
Subject: Re: My Dream Project
Date: 13 Nov 1992 15:16:30 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Reply-To: esh2@po.CWRU.Edu (Evelyn S. Hlabse)
NNTP-Posting-Host: thor.ins.cwru.edu


This is a great idea!

My dream project was a beautiful Irish fisherman knit afghan for
big enough for a double bed.  The original pattern came from a
Mary Maxim kit and I adjusted it for my daughter.  It turned out
to be a very time consuming project using a circular need (which
I love to use) in Mary Maxim's Irish knit yarn.  (BTW the yarn
now comes in various colors and it is a joy to work with.)  Anyway,
I decided once it was finished to enter it in the Cuyahoga County
Fair (Ohio) and it won first prize in its division.  This was
my very first entry in a fair.  I was the happiest woman around
for days.  I then made a second for my best friend's daughter who
was getting married with some variations.  It was the hit of the
shower.  Now I'm working on another for my son in a gray green but
an entirely different pattern but still an fishman knit.

After this I'm going to attempt a Fair Isle vest for my husband
and a Bavarian sweater for myself.  

Let's hear about some more projects.

Evelyn
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Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles,rec.crafts.misc
From: jbyrd@chpc.utexas.edu (Jan Byrd)
Subject: Plastic Canvas & Perle Cotton
Organization: Center for High Performance Computing, Univ. of Texas System
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 92 14:35:48 GMT

I've just discovered that the size-3 perle cotton (a single strand) and 
the 10-mesh plastic canvas are a perfect match for needlepoint.  I started 
on a Christmas scene (from a X-stitch book) over the weekend, and I'm very
pleased with how uniform the stitches look, how nice and stiff the canvas
is, and how shiny and vibrant the colors are.

Give it a try.

Jan
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
Subject: Re: Baby-proofing a xstitch bib
From: kristen@telerama.pgh.pa.us (Kristen McQuillin)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1992 23:04:43 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: Telerama
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL7]

diane.v.wilkerson (dvw@cbnewsh.cb.att.com) wrote:
: 
: formula, baby food, bugs, etc.)?  Is there anything that I can treat the bib 
: with to make it easy to clean?  


You might try spraying the bib with Scotchguard. That might help repel
the drool and formula (though I don't know if it will help with the
baby food and bugs!).

--Kristen
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
From: nvecchi@sangiorgio.cscs.ch (Nicole Vecchi)
Subject: Drafting a counted cross-stitch pattern
Followup-To: nvecchi@cscs.ch
Organization: Centro Svizzero di Calcolo Scientifico / CH-6928 Manno
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 13:12:23 GMT

Well I can't find a counted cross-stitch rug pattern that I 
like so I'm going to do my own.  Can someone give me a hint how 
I start?! 

Thanks!

Nicole

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From: mwithers@pb.serum.kodak.com (Mark Witherspoon (x37360))
Subject: Re: Knitting magazines
Followup-To: mwithers@serum.kodak.com
Organization: Clinical Products Division, Eastman Kodak Company
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 18:02:19 GMT


You were wanting an address for a good knitters mag, well
here it is:

	Knitters
	PO Box 1525
	souix falls sd 57101-1525

1-800-232-knit (direct phone)
1 yr subscription is $16 (printed quarterly).
mc-visa-discover!!

Wife states "its a good mag, gives lots of advice, fasinating
designs, clear (very clear) instructions, HIGHLY recommended
for knitters - serious or not".

Mark Witherspoon (mwithers@serum.kodak.com)


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From: randy_f@verifone.com
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
Subject: to ball-wind or not...
Date: 20 Nov 92 08:17:08 -1000
Organization: VeriFone Inc., Honolulu HI

I have a ball winder and used to always wind my yarn into a ball.  But 
I would rather just pull it from the inside of the skein.  My problem
is that I have such a terrible time finding the inside end of the yarn.
Is there a hint or trick to it??  Usually I end up pulling out a tangled
bunch of yarn from the center before I find the end (it's a mess).  Then
I like to make sure I can knit enough in one sitting to use up that
bunch of yarn before I put my project down, otherwise it just gets worse!
Is there a better way to find that inside end in a skein of yarn?

thanks,
Randy Freeman
randy_f@verifone.com
posted on 11/20/92 10:15am in Auburn, CA
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
From: ann@tessi.com (Ann Makarias)
Subject: craft fairs in pacific NW
Summary: craft fairs in Pacific Northwest
Organization: Test Systems Strategies, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 20:57:39 GMT

My spinning friend, Norah Sobeck, is looking for venues where she can sell
her handspun yarns.  Since she spins one fleece at a time and doesn't have
her wool commercially carded (homogenized), the batches of yarn are too
small to do well as mail order.  She hasn't had much luck with the
general Saturday Market in Portland -- the audience doen't seem to be
specialized enough.  Are there events where this type of merchandise is
likely to do well?  What is involved for the merchants?  Any and all
suggestions would be welcome; please e-mail me directly.  I'll post a
summary if people want.  I have no financial interest in Norah's yarns
and nothing to gain other than doing a favor for her.

Ann Makarias
ann@tessi.com
Organization: Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 18:00:12 -0500 
From: Linda_Walmer@transarc.com
Subject: xstitch bonnet pattern wanted




My sister is using baby bonnets to decorate her daughters bedroom.  I
wanted to cross stitch or embroider a baby bonnet for her, and have searched
the stores for a pattern.  I would appreciate any pointers or copies of
a pattern to use.

Thanks!

Linda Walmer (walmer@transarc.com)
From: prevmary@otago.ac.nz
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
Subject: Re: Burda Magazines
Date: 24 Nov 92 11:32:24 +1300
Organization: University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

> Burda Fashions for small Children
>            (Ages 2-6)                     2            $15
> Burda Fashions for Boys and Girls
>            (Ages 7-14)                    2            $15
> Anna                                     12            $40

I have used the top 2 magazines for years for my 2 kids. They are excellent
value even allowing for the exchange rate in NZ. They also give me lots of
ideas even if I dont use the patterns properly. Also the applique ideas are
good.
I have used Anna only a couple of times for cross stitch patterns.

MAry Jane
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
From: sfenton@carr4.alleg.edu (Sue Fenton)
Subject: Re: spinning wheels
Organization: Allegheny College
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 18:28:32 GMT

In article <1992Nov17.002455.21855@awdprime.austin.ibm.com>  
rudy@chukran.austin.ibm.com (Rudy Chukran) writes:
> Can any of you spinners out there give me any info on deciding between
> used spinning wheels vs. new wheels vs. wheel kits. It is the gift
> giving season, and my spouse has been so strongly hinting about wheels  
that
> I picked up her issue of SpinOff last night. I saw a few ads, but no
> prices. Any opinions on these questions?
> 
> What would be a good beginners wheel?
> 
> Any ballpark prices to get my expectations centered?
> 
> How easy is it to find used wheels?  What sort of price differential
> should I expect from new?
> 
> Anybody built any kits?  I built a loom from plans for last Christmas,  
and
> I have looked at wheel plans in various books.  Im not sure my  
woodworking
> skills are up to the task.
> 
> Where to obtain said kits? I didnt see any ads specifically mentioning  
kits.
> 
If your wife belongs to a spinning guild, that would be a good place to  
look for help. If there are any used wheels for sale in your area, they  
would know about it. Find an old issue of her guild newsletter and call  
someone (the newsletter editor usually knows about used equipment for  
sale). The local guild would also know of any spinning wheel dealers in  
your area where you could buy a new wheel or a kit. If your wife hasn't  
joined a guild, then find her Spring issue of Spin-Off; they list guilds  
around the country each year, with the name and address of a contact  
person.

If you decide to buy a used wheel it would be a good idea to have someone  
you trust spin with it. I realize that this might not be possible. In any  
case you should familiarize yourself with the parts of a wheel (so that  
you'll know if any are missing), and at the very least sit and treadle it  
for a while to see if it feels comfortable and smooth--the ideal wheel  
should feel effortless to treadle.

Many people begin on Ashford wheels (usually the Ashford Traditional) or  
Louet wheels. Both start in the low $200's (new--kit form) and are the  
most commonly available used wheels. They're not as versatile as some of  
the more expensive wheels, though. I own a Louet and a Schacht; the  
Schacht is my favorite. It retails for about $475, but is sometimes  
available for less. It's a beautiful wheel to spin on, and one that won't  
be outgrown. If money is no object (ha!) I would recommend it for anyone.


I'm afraid I have no help to offer on making one from plans, but that  
sounds wonderful if you can manage it.

			-Susan
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Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
From: euclid@mrcnext.cso.uiuc.edu (Pheonix 14)
Subject: Re: What I Unlearned about Spinning
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 00:07:00 GMT

ljensen@ferris.cray.com (Laura Jensen) writes:

>Have any of you had ankle or foot problems with extended treadling?
>Sometimes after plying for a long time (even with the high-ratio
>flyer, and even doing some jogging-type stretches) my ankles hurt.  
>I am treadling my Country Craftsman with both feet, overlapping the 
>treadle to get a mock heel-toe motion.  Can you recommend any 
>ankle stretches?
>  -Laura
                     Is it the whole ankle that's hurting?  Achilles tendon
can be stretched by standing about a yard away from a wall, facing it, and then
leaning forward to touch the wall, stretching the tendon (stand farther away 
from the wall if need be). For the ankle in general, tracing out the alphabet
with your toe a few times each day may help (make the letters as big as you can)You might also get results by massaging your feet/ankles after the spinning
session.  For severe pain ice the ankle.

euclid

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Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
From: ljensen@ferris.cray.com (Laura Jensen)
Subject: Re: Pattern problem
Organization: Cray Research, Inc.
Date: 19 Nov 92 11:14:12 CST

In article <1992Nov19.002320.16632@informix.com> dboyd@informix.com writes:
>
>The pattern calls for an *under* lining as well as a regular lining 
>and I can't see any reason for this.  ... It suggests  
>using material like satin for the bodice material so the 
>underlining is not because the material is too thin or sheer.

Underlining is used as a structural support for the bodice fabric.
Satin is structurally not as sound as, say, plain weave: all those
floats on the nice shiny surface mean that there aren't many weft 
threads interlacing with the warp.  (For this reason, it's more 
important than usual to pay attention to the grain when sewing satin.)
The pattern is recommending the underlining of the bodice to allow 
the bodice to hold up the skirt without stretching.  

>Also, in the yardage required section, yardage is given separately for the  
>lining and underlining, suggesting that they should be of different 
>materials but gives no indication of what type of material should
>be used for the underlining.

I would use a plain-weave non-slippery fabric (high-quality white 
muslin, prewashed, ironed, maybe starched ) for the underlining.

>I read the instructions and it says to baste the underlining to the bodice  
>pieces directly then never mentions it again. 

After basting the underlining to the bodice pieces, work with them 
as if they were a single piece of fabric.

Good Luck!
   - Laura
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Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles

My favorite is Knitters.

Their phone number is (800)232-KNIT.

Lisa
From: dawn@pangea.Stanford.EDU (Dawn Burgess)
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles
Subject: Re: Pattern problem
Date: 19 Nov 1992 19:15:44 GMT
Organization: Stanford Univ. Earth Sciences
NNTP-Posting-Host: pangea.stanford.edu

In article <1992Nov19.002320.16632@informix.com> dboyd@informix.com writes:
>
>
>Here's the latest problem: My friend is making a dress from a Vogue pattern.  
>(Hi Cathrine!) It is an evening dress, the pattern is actually for a wedding  
>gown. 
>
>The pattern calls for an *under* lining as well as a regular lining and I can't
>see any reason for this. The dress is somewhat off the shoulders but does not  
>have boning in it, so the underlining is not to cover that up. It suggests  
>using material like satin for the bodice material so the underlining is not  
>because the material is too thin or sheer.
>
>Diana

Hi, Diana.

The underlining is basted to the fabric and then forgotten; you sew as if
the underlining were part of the fabric.  The fabric you choose for the under
lining depends on what kind of fabric the dress is made of.  You might choose
a regular lining fabric.  The key is to choose a fabric with good body if
your fashion fabric is loosely woven or slinky.

As to why the pattern calls for underlining, you already touched on that 
yourself--the pattern is for a wedding gown.  White satin, while not
particularly thin or unstable, is often practically transparent.  If your
fabric is stable and not a light color, and you like the way 
it feels with just one layer of the lining fabric backing it up, then 
you can just ignore the underlining.

If you choose to underline the dress, go to a fabric store with a swatch
of your fashion fabric and try it with several types of fabric; put the
fabrics together and bend them, let them drape, etc..  This will help
you choose the right fabric to give the effect you want.

By the way, a great effect can be had by underlining a white wedding
gown with a pastel.  The result is just the slightest hint of color --
fantastic if you look horrible in white!

Happy sewing!

Dawn