One of my favourite presents this Christmas is a photographer's loup (my husband wanted his back in his darkroom). They are actually magnifying devices designed to look in detail at photos, and examine grain etc. The lenses are therefore very good quality, and are apparently available in a range of magnifications. The one I have, I can use to count the number of threads and even the number of twists on Honiton Lace done in 170/2 Egyptian cotton.
It is small, and folded up is only 2 x 1.5 x 0.5 ins, so is easily stored and transportable. I've also discovered that with the base folded the wrong way, I can hold it to view work in progress on the pillow, where pins would not allow it to stand - ideal for working out mistakes I've made! Karen, In Coventry, where there was snow last night for the first time this winter. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
