Re: [lace] Demonstrating strategy - Gossip Pillows
For our Newbies: It has been a few years since we discussed Gossip Pillows on Arachne. Suggest you go to archives and search Gossip Pillows. Two of my memos are near the top, and describe, with directions on where to see a photo on an IOLI Bulletin cover. http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/index.html It would be nice if someone would put a photo on our Arachne flickr. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 12/3/2013 9:47:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, linhud...@gmail.com writes: i frequently set up a card table at the library and give 4 people at a time the opportunity. i have 2 pieces of square thick foam covered totally in cloth for triers and then carry 7 cookie pillows for 2 more. light weight and small. - 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/
Re: [lace] Demonstrating strategy - Gossip Pillows
A couple of years ago at a demonstration, one of the lace makers brought a 24 cookie pillow for beginners to make a snake. The enterprising lace maker had put 4 prickings on the pillow (along each point of the compass: north, south, east and west) and had 4 children work at the same time. It was an extremely good use of limited demonstration space and the children loved being able to keep an eye on what the others were doing and who was working the fastest. While this is not exactly a gossip pillow, it is a good strategy for demonstrating - with adults as well as children. Jill in Milton Keynes, Bucks - 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/
[lace] Demonstrating strategy
I agree that a few bobbins, not uncountable numbers, is a much less intimidating picture. Also a relatively clear pillow. Not a lot of pin cushions or tools around. Few tools or other paraphernalia in view. I am demonstrating most Sundays at church so people have a better understanding of what is going into making the altar cloth for the side altar. I use everything on the pillow that I use at home, except the lamp, as 40/2 linen doesn't really need a lamp in full daylight. This is so they appreciate the labor and concentration involved. I also put a colored thread in loosely every Sunday so they can see the progress. That's where I was last Sunday, and this is where I am today, and I work at least an hour every morning. Remember that most Americans have never seen bobbin lace. If I were doing a demo to invite people to try it, I would do a much simpler lace with many fewer pairs, although 40/2 is a good thread to use. I would clear my pillow of all possible tools and extras, as they make the project look more complicated. The idea is to make it look like anyone can do it. Part of my 'patter' is the two steps of any stitch, and when I talk about moving #2 bobbin over #3, I stop to say, Now you could do that, couldn't you? And they always nod yes. Then on to the twist, and and a similar phrase, with a similar response. This shows them that they can do it. Demonstrating is teaching and theater, and anything you can do to set the stage for the point you want to prove is a good thing to consider. Lyn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA where we are having appropriate weather which is more pleasant than usual. Right now no rain, temperatures always above freezing. Good time to see Christmas lights at night. - 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/
RE: [lace] Demonstrating strategy
...Demonstrating is teaching and theater, and anything you can do to set the stage for the point you want to prove is a good thing to consider Love this statement! It is so true. I have done the wide lace with 126 bobbins (see http://www.brandis.com.au/craft/Lace/201305.html and it is the one with Merlin the cat) at the local markets and got lots of admiring comments but it is when I demo on the 28 pair length (see http://www.brandis.com.au/craft/Lace/201305.html and it is the blue one) that I get people willing to have a go. Now reading the message about less is best I am going to do a tape lace animal or three (probably snake or lizard) for display and alternate between the 'easy' animal and the blue length as I need to do 3 more metres of the blue. Regards Jenny Brandis Kununurra, Western Australia je...@brandis.com.au www.brandis.com.au - 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/
Re: [lace] Demonstrating strategy
I set up the Springett snake because it gives an alternative color down the middle and can be made rapidly even for new triers. it lets them follow the path of the bobbins. it has few bobbins and i use a metallic thread in the middle to give glitter to it which also is appealing. i pre-wind bobbins in sets and take at least 3 pillows with me so hopefully they will take the time to work on it and finish it to take home. i also make sure i have a bead for the eye. it is fast and is lovely. if you have time beforehand, you can make up some in the colors you take as kits and let them work until they have to go and then just give them the one you made in those colors and another trier can finish it up and take home the one made by two people. i like to send them home with something because then they admire it and think i can do this. a list of supplies needed to get started (only for this simple pattern as supplies can get overwhelming if they see all the will eventually use as they develop can also be handed out. you also can have 3-4 triers doing it at the same time. i frequently set up a card table at the library and give 4 people at a time the opportunity. i have 2 pieces of square thick foam covered totally in cloth for triers and then carry 7 cookie pillows for 2 more. light weight and small. my prickings are also prepared and pricked ahead. i carry at least 10 with me when i go to a demonstration. i use a tripod table which i can elevate for them to stand and see me work but also lower so i can sit down on my piano stool which has a back and glass claw feet. if i don't carry my cup of tea, i can carry all of the above in one trip. i haven't made a cup holder to drape over my shoulder yet. but the tripod has a cup holder and if i can keep it upright over my shoulder, i can put my spill-proof cup in it. that tho is iffy. one other thought is to start the snake and go until you have the bead for the eye in place and let them go from there. this pattern also lends itself to roller pillows that have narrow rollers. i make the same pattern so i have a supply of finished ones for the next demo. Hugs, Lin and the Mali *Mistakes are beautiful. Mistakes are part of the fun.* - 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/
