One of our most talented bobbin lace makers here in Maine contacted me early this morning with a technical question that I cannot answer. But, someone on Arachne can! I told her we might get a speedy response because in Europe it is already afternoon. I requested a description of the pattern Vi is using. Vi does know how to do this maneuver with a 4-petal flower. Details follow: I have all the Idrija books that are available as well as instructions from two Idrija classes with Allie Marguccio, but there is no instruction on this particular situation.
This is a pattern for a 5-petal flower with a bead in the center and three beads hanging below the flower, attached to the flower. It was purchased from www.lacepatterns.eu (PAPRO). The designer is Irma Pervanja, and the pattern was on a loose sheet of paper. The design number is st. 132202, 5 cm. I have all the Idrija Lace books available to the U.S. And none of the Idrija Lace books include a 5-way join through the center of a bead. I have done lots of Idrija Lace jewelry and never came across this puzzle before. Also, how should the three hanging beads below the flower be done? Thank you for any help on this lace issue! Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
