Hi All, It's so quiet I thought I'd write about something Sulochona and I have been "discussing". She just got "Battenberg and Other Tape Laces" which is a reprint of Sara Hadley's 1901 book. Sulochona commented on how few of the buttonholed net stitches are used in the patterns in the book. It seems to me that those denser looking stitches are used more in Branscombe Point and Luxeuil lace. I have seen them in B'berg laces but not as often. Personally I love to see lace with different areas of density.
Anyway, I was thinking some of that may be because B'berg was promoted in the US in the needlework magazines. They do stress the importance of careful, practiced work but the ease of making the lace is also stressed. I'm thinking that Branscombe Point was taught from a different perspective. That of continuing to have the lace being made and great care taken to preserve the history of Branscombe Point. Nobody was trying to think of a "quick" way to make Branscombe lace. Le Luxeuil I'm not sure about. I think it is just starting another "Renaissance" so I'll have to keep reading about it! Those are just top-of-my-head thoughts. I suppose that's true of the different types of BL too. Or teachers I should say - some want to keep the pure historical connection and some love to encourage innovation. That's all I can think of tonight in my very warm studio! Jane in Vermont, USA where the temps. are supposed to go down a bit by tomorrow. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]
