Jane: The needle holes in your pattern are from couching down the "trace," correct? As long as you felt you did a good job with that the first time, and are careful to use the same holes this time, I wouldn't think it would be a problem. Remember, the couching threads are removed after the lace is complete, so it shouldn't be a problem for a second piece to use the same holes.
I would imagine that more than 2 or 3 you would start having problems because the holes could get enlarged, making the trace threads possibly not as secure. As the trace forms the "frame" to hang the filling stitches on, that would be your primary concern in re-using a pattern. Hope this helps, good lacing! Korwyn in Norfolk UK In a message dated 10/15/2003 4:44:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > Hi All, I just finished my lovely Needlelace flower that I started in class > in Ithaca (I could not leave it half done!). Before I forget how to do it > I'm going to make it again in orchid (pinky-lavender) thread with lacy ecru > leaves this time. The pattern is a white photocopy with clear Contact paper > on top. Is it okay to use the same pattern again or will the needle holes > in it be a problem? > - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
