tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post2166270911804232793..comments2024-03-26T18:05:43.951-07:00Comments on Lilacs & Lace: Vacation in New YorkLaura Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-5270357189313219412014-07-30T23:30:35.008-07:002014-07-30T23:30:35.008-07:00Awesome!! And I've flown with needles a few ti...Awesome!! And I've flown with needles a few times no problem ;)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01455909792052564401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-39715592944934147572014-07-29T21:55:24.090-07:002014-07-29T21:55:24.090-07:00I recently flew to Australia and knit a sweater th...I recently flew to Australia and knit a sweater there and back. I took a set of round metal needles and no one gave them a second look.Loranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14976452399860621102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-14925661252385648722014-07-29T20:10:46.007-07:002014-07-29T20:10:46.007-07:00I'm in New York and planning on seeing the Cha...I'm in New York and planning on seeing the Charles James next week when I am off work. If you wouldn't mind a tag-along let me know when you are planning on being there.MakeitAnyWearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370808424691476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-3602404597036735952014-07-26T20:01:55.723-07:002014-07-26T20:01:55.723-07:00I did little hand embroidery while flying. (needle...I did little hand embroidery while flying. (needle cases to improve my stitching skills) Everything fit in a sandwich size ziplock- I had only two sewing needles and brought an empty floss container to use for cutting thread. <br /><br />Have a lovely vacation! <br /><br />~Shannon Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-64025544921986018592014-07-26T19:23:23.841-07:002014-07-26T19:23:23.841-07:00I think there is less risk of an overzealous TSA a...I think there is less risk of an overzealous TSA agent confiscating knitting needles when there is half a sweater hanging off of the needle (last Christmas I had a colorwork vest with 3 balls of attached yarn hanging off my circulars, no problems with the gate). That being said, there is so little elbow room in the economy class seats that it would be impossible for me to knit on a flight without disturbing those seated next to me- I leave my knitting stowed in the carry on. If you haven't flown in more than 10 years, make sure your carry-on still meets size requirements- some of the airlines (Spirit is really bad for this) have slightly smaller size requirements than a decade ago. Do pack a snack for yourself on the plane ride- many flights only serve beverages or make you pay extra for a tiny snack. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-41148070234748658312014-07-26T17:28:39.651-07:002014-07-26T17:28:39.651-07:00Thank you for reminding me about the dental floss ...Thank you for reminding me about the dental floss thing - I have heard that trick before! Now I just need to remember to put the floss in my purse!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-53789379323614567162014-07-26T17:26:42.049-07:002014-07-26T17:26:42.049-07:00I am definitely considering going twice - not sure...I am definitely considering going twice - not sure if that will actually happen, but I may have to brave the final day crowds if I love it as much as I expect to!<br /><br />And yes, the comfort shoes thing is going to be a challenge . . . !Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-85035210865661333942014-07-26T17:23:21.775-07:002014-07-26T17:23:21.775-07:00Of course I am extremely excited about the gowns a...Of course I am extremely excited about the gowns and the coats, etc. - but the muslins and forms and all that in-process stuff is what I am so thrilled to see. Thanks for the tip about getting there early!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-61978296568199189932014-07-26T17:20:31.547-07:002014-07-26T17:20:31.547-07:00Hopefully I get friendly security officer who like...Hopefully I get friendly security officer who like to knit, too!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-30566495102677017942014-07-25T21:02:36.579-07:002014-07-25T21:02:36.579-07:00Having recently done a tour of the States, I can s...Having recently done a tour of the States, I can safely say....<br />International flights: absolutely not<br />Domestic: you're fine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-13582248096413564982014-07-25T18:21:49.407-07:002014-07-25T18:21:49.407-07:00I'm going in a week! Sadly, I will be returnin...I'm going in a week! Sadly, I will be returning home the day before Male Pattern Boldness day. I'm hoping to fit in the Charles James exhibit, but I WILL be going to Mood Fabrics. (They will ship your purchases. I already checked!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-64873092581098338522014-07-25T06:12:34.637-07:002014-07-25T06:12:34.637-07:00So excited for you! You will absolutely love the C...So excited for you! You will absolutely love the Charles James exhibit! As others have stated, knitting needles have not been a problem -- I have carried my Addi turbos with me on the plane, both domestic and international, and they have not been a problem, so bamboo would be not be an issue. Instead of scissors (still paranoid about that), I carry a container of dental floss and use the cutter part to cut yarn. Given your interest in the theater and garment districts, you could try the Sofitel. Have a wonderful trip!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11994553975406806627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-37425075214506381382014-07-24T23:55:49.831-07:002014-07-24T23:55:49.831-07:00I will probably end up underdressed for me (just b...I will probably end up underdressed for me (just because of the suitcase issue) but definitely something to keep in mind – thanks for the hint!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-60066055740238149132014-07-24T19:56:23.554-07:002014-07-24T19:56:23.554-07:00Be sure to go to the Guggenheim Museum. There'...Be sure to go to the Guggenheim Museum. There's also a lovely museum in Brooklyn that usually has a fashion exhibit. Have lots of fun!RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-56551962509614966692014-07-24T14:27:06.681-07:002014-07-24T14:27:06.681-07:00How fun--good for you for taking that leap! We sp...How fun--good for you for taking that leap! We spent the night in Brooklyn last summer while visiting friends (the hotel was nothing noteworthy, and now I can't even find the name!) and had dinner at Gramercy Tavern--it almost made up for the fact that we didn't have time to go to the Garment District :( One word of fashion advice (though probably doesn't apply to you, since you always look dressed up): New York is way more formal than San Francisco! I felt completely underdressed at dinner!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13881780077451165233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-71763122162150667032014-07-24T12:46:59.934-07:002014-07-24T12:46:59.934-07:00Barbara wrote a post on fabric shopping in NYC tha...Barbara wrote a post on fabric shopping in NYC that was helpful. The place she recommended for lunch was great! Have a blast!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378489018825744806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-42701347075041762162014-07-24T11:24:14.657-07:002014-07-24T11:24:14.657-07:00Being a NY-er I've never actually stayed in a ...Being a NY-er I've never actually stayed in a NY hotel, so not much help there. But my office is right near the Garment District. So if you are going to be doing any shopping/lunching in the area, feel free to give me a holler. Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-39086946928558415772014-07-24T11:07:22.339-07:002014-07-24T11:07:22.339-07:00Sounds amazing! I wish I could offer tips but I ha...Sounds amazing! I wish I could offer tips but I haven't been since 2001! When I was in the 8th grade! I hope you have a wonderful trip and I can't wait to read all about it!<br /><br />xoxo<br />-JaneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-10988040816403254092014-07-24T11:02:37.095-07:002014-07-24T11:02:37.095-07:00Security can and will confiscate anything they see...Security can and will confiscate anything they see to be a threat. To avoid this possibility, you can put your needles in your checked luggage. Having said that, I think you are pretty safe with your bamboo needles, especially if you have a project in process, so it is pretty clear to a new or over enthusiastic agent what they are. Being nice and relaxed also goes a long way!Piper Springshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719306397124499228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-34410509269671289682014-07-24T09:01:51.904-07:002014-07-24T09:01:51.904-07:00I went in June and took a garment district tour wi...I went in June and took a garment district tour with Seek Tours. The women who led the tour had been a designer and took us to several small shops where we got some good deals on fabric. http://www.seeknewyorktours.com/fashionandstyle2/garment_district/ The Charles James exhibit was fantastic and I got there right when it opened so the line wasn't too bad. Enjoy.Leah Znoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-51072309649666927172014-07-24T08:53:30.911-07:002014-07-24T08:53:30.911-07:00I Love New York, I was there last week for a 36 ho...I Love New York, I was there last week for a 36 hour buying trip and stayed at The London on West 54th Street. It was kind of perfect because the cab ride was like 5 minutes from everything, plus it was clean, roomy and had fantastic doormen. I loved every minute of it, we did breakfast at The Plaza, then did the Rockefeller Center, walked 5th Ave, did Times Square in both day and night, did some celebrity sighting(Anna Paquin was at our hotel), ate at Balthazars (omg go there it was so fantastic), did Central Park and a whole bunch of other stuff. We didn't really sleep because it was such a short trip and now I am fantasizing about returning by myself to properly do fabric shopping. I loved Mood, it was like a dream going there. <br /><br />I brought knitting needles with me, but I would print out the TSA rules and bring them with you in case the particular agent is being grouchy that day. Also to get around the no scissors thing I brought a dental floss container and used that to cut my strings when I needed to. <br /><br />Have a fantastic trip<br /><br />Mamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11876559074412519013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-68659093488224055782014-07-24T08:25:12.194-07:002014-07-24T08:25:12.194-07:00There's no place quite like New York! Try to ...There's no place quite like New York! Try to get to Mendel Goldberg Fabrics... Have a wonderful time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-15560368911942065872014-07-24T07:34:11.717-07:002014-07-24T07:34:11.717-07:00Oh, Goody! So glad you're coming!!Oh, Goody! So glad you're coming!!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-66594094869484489242014-07-24T07:14:05.673-07:002014-07-24T07:14:05.673-07:00You will love the city. Plan to walk a lot and spe...You will love the city. Plan to walk a lot and spend a lot of money.Pamela Bowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04763103403654797426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-80916130811101861702014-07-24T06:59:31.983-07:002014-07-24T06:59:31.983-07:00I'm so happy you're going to have a chance...I'm so happy you're going to have a chance to go to the Charles James exhibit! Plan to go twice is my advice. And how great to visit the garment district with Peter of Male Pattern Boldness! I lived there years ago, and recommend wandering around the West Village. <br />As for scissors, Kai Scissors sells small craft scissors with a blunt tip that are super sharp.<br />And for what to wear, NYC in the summer is usually steamy, but all manners of fashion (old and new) are perfectly acceptable, so pick your favorite NYC old movie wardrobe and go from there. (Though comfortable walking shoes are a must...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com