http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/05/27/the-day-the-lace-shawls-came-to-visit.aspxNote from Sandi: When I worked in the Colorado offices of Interweave, one of my favorite things to do was to pop into the PieceWork office and see what kind of knitted glories the editor, Jeane Hutchins, had there. I loved when Jeane would let me putenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP2 (Build: 40407.4157)http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/05/27/the-day-the-lace-shawls-came-to-visit.aspx#29281Sun, 31 May 2009 20:33:10 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:29281MamawsandyI missed out on the interweave instructions. I have never heard of it before. It there a tutorial on this in the site? I would like to read about it. Sandra<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29281" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/05/27/the-day-the-lace-shawls-came-to-visit.aspx#29206Thu, 28 May 2009 15:10:32 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:29206NancySugar: The issue on the PieceWork is the upcoming July/August issue on Travel. It will be in subscribers homes at the end of the month and on the newsstands July 7th,<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29206" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/05/27/the-day-the-lace-shawls-came-to-visit.aspx#29196Wed, 27 May 2009 21:54:26 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:29196Sugar EvansWhat issue of piecework is shown in the bottom ad that has the lace wrist warmers?<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29196" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/05/27/the-day-the-lace-shawls-came-to-visit.aspx#29195Wed, 27 May 2009 21:48:57 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:29195CGJAt Stitches West, I took 2 lace classes with Galina as the teacher. Not only is she a fantastic teacher, but she brings Orenburg lace Shawls. She lets you touch them. Well, we do not touch, we pet them, and with the oh, oohs and ahs going on, that should tell you the admiration of all knitters in the class for these pieces of art. <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29195" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/05/27/the-day-the-lace-shawls-came-to-visit.aspx#29194Wed, 27 May 2009 19:25:59 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:29194MKelleyWhat a treat that was!!! I was lucky enough to be able to see and purchase an Orenburg lace shawl at the Field Museum in Chicago in 2001. The museum was doing a Russian exhibit and had the shawls in the gift shop. I must admit I cannot remember what the exhibit was about due to my love for Orenburg lace. <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29194" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/05/27/the-day-the-lace-shawls-came-to-visit.aspx#29192Wed, 27 May 2009 18:35:52 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:29192JoannaD@3It was a beautiful tribute to Olga Alexandrovna, and her character came through. I had a class years ago with Galina and always was fascinated by these shawls and their high level of craftsmanship. If you watch "Dr. Zhivago", Julie Christie is wearing what looks a bit like a Orenburg kerchief on her head in one scene--it's very pretty how her head is wrapped up against the cold weather. Rather early in the film. Take a look. Of course, she looked wonderful in it.<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29192" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/05/27/the-day-the-lace-shawls-came-to-visit.aspx#29189Wed, 27 May 2009 17:45:28 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:29189LisaDI was lucky enough to see several of those shawls in person and to meet Galina and have a short conversation about lace knitting with her at Stitches South in April. I waited impatiently for my Piecework magazine to come in. <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29189" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/05/27/the-day-the-lace-shawls-came-to-visit.aspx#29188Wed, 27 May 2009 17:40:02 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:29188sbI remember that 1996 trip to the US well. My spinning group was so excited to be having a special session to welcome Galina, George, and Olga to Dayton, Ohio where they would be conducting a workshop. They were the last to arrive at my friend Cay's home, and we all were anxious to meet them. When I saw Olga for the first time, it struck me that she looked much like the older women in my family, who were of Eastern European descent. I sat at her feet that evening and showed her all my spindles and how I used them. We didn't speak the same spoken language but we clearly understood each other. It was my honor to be their chauffeur while they were in Dayton and I spent most of the day with them for three days, going to class to learn to spin and knit in the style of the Orenburg shawls, learning a few words of Russian as we worked, and attending evening activities with the Dayton Knitters Guild and the Weavers Guild of Miami Valley. My knitting has always been more enthusiastic than anything else. Many times during our three days, Olga would say, "Nyet!" then take the needles out of my hands, rip out my stitches, then painstakingly hold my hands in hers as she attempted to make me the knitter she wanted me to be. The only thing I could do to make her smile was to prepare the down and spin it. She was a tolerant teacher, a perfectionist in her work, completely unpretentious though I'm sure she knew that she was the greatest shawl knitter alive. She was a really sweet woman who seemed to enjoy sharing her knowledge, expertise, and love of her craft with a new generation of knitters. The day they left, as I dropped them at their host's home for the last time, Galina told me that Olga had something to say to me. I expected to hear that Olga thought I should give away my knitting needles. Instead, Galina translated as Olga spoke, "From the moment we met, I knew you were the special one!" We hugged and I cried. I knew I probably would not see her again. She left me with the knowledge that you should always strive to make your work the very best it can be. It has been thirteen years, but she still has a special place in my heart. When I look at the Orenburg shawls I own, see an article by Galina, or just see my own Russian spindles among my collection, I remember the days spent with three new friends, and that I should always strive for excellence even if I can't be perfect! <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29188" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/05/27/the-day-the-lace-shawls-came-to-visit.aspx#29186Wed, 27 May 2009 16:57:15 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:29186PatKLidija: It's not you; this is the first Knitting Daily blog post since the 22nd. Perhaps Sandi may have been away for the Memorial Day holiday? (Frankly, the "daily" part of Knitting Daily has always struck me as a bit ambitious; I'm a sem-regular blogger and I have a hard time coming up with an entry a week, much less one a day!)<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29186" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/05/27/the-day-the-lace-shawls-came-to-visit.aspx#29181Wed, 27 May 2009 14:18:28 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:29181Lidija Omcikus - KrokforsHello Sandy, Sorry, but I don't know whom to ask for this kind of help, but I didn't received any Knitting daily on-line issue since 22.May? Is something wrong, I am subscribed and my PC is ok... can you help, please? Lidija<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29181" width="1" height="1">