Dear Jean and fellow Arachnids,
Firstly I have to say how much I admire Jean for finding ways around her
problems and still producing beautiful lace.
Secondly, with apologies to cat-lovers, there are many ways to skin a cat.
There are as many ways of making lace as there are lacemakers. Watch some of
the really traditional lacemakers carefully and you will begin to see
differences in the way they hold and/or place their bobbins, place their
pins, work their patterns, make their sewings etc. Most people find one way
easier than another and it is a matter of experiment and choice to find what
works best for you. Don't ever give up because of a problem. I have even
helped a woman who'd lost both hands in a horrific accident to make lace
with her artificial hands. Extra large bobbins with spangles, large berry
pins and simple patterns worked although she did need some help with
tensioning and very occasionally with pin placement. Bobbin winding was
beyond her so I did that. Being able to make lace gave her great pleasure.
Happy lacemaking,
Joepie, East Sussex, UK
From: Jean Nathan
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 8:28 AM
To: Lace
Subject: [lace] Arthritic hands and picking up bobbins
The problem with the method in the video is that the bobbins are being held
up in the hands and her fingers are supple. I couldn't do that because my
hands aren't supple and also would become tired within a few minutes. <--
-> I need the spangle to move them.
My bobbins stay on the pillow even when I'm doing a plait.
I envy those of you who have the dexterity to choose how you work.
Fortunately most of us can find a way we can manage.
Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK
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