I agree with you, Eva, though there may be some times when a student needs to have done some techniques so that they can learn the new ones in class.
I remember, back in the earlier days of the Guild, that at a Lace Day a couple of ladies asked me how many years should they be making lace for, before they could move on to Beds lace. "They had only been making lace for 4 years, and were still on narrow, simple torchon patterns, and their teacher would not let them try anything else yet!!!" I was appalled!!! I would have given the whole thing away, if I had had to stay on tiny torchon edges for that length of time! I think the teacher was just feathering her own nest - not trying to advance her students - and I told them so!!! Once you can make the basic lace, then try other types - you may find them more satisfying! from Liz in Melbourne, Oz, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
