So I took it on myself to write the seller. Here's her response: > Subject: RE: Question for seller -- Item #2948055885 > > Beth, > I am not a bobbin lace expert. Have no idea . This is how the doll is > displayed however. Lawton's catalog has a big picture of her. > I think they did it like this to show the bobbins and I have always > Had her with the bobbins in the front just like the photo. > She's beautiful and if a bobbin lace maker diplays her another way, > That's what it's all about. Thanks for looking at her, I appreciate > that, > She is really a special effort from Lawton. Janet > > -----Original Message----- > Are you aware that your doll is holding the pillow backwards? The > bobbins should be TOWARDS her, with the worked lace going AWAY from her. > It would be impossible for a lace maker to work bobbin lace in the > position the doll is holding the pillow. Also, Bobbin Lace is a > completely different lace form than Tatting, they are not the same > thing. Two complete different methods to make lace. Bobbin lace is > closer to weaving or braiding, where tatting is made by working knots. > Beth McCasland > (bobbin lace maker for 10+ years) > --------------------
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