Sorry, Linda, I did not see the note about learning needlelace, but seems you got someone to give you ideas about books. That is indeed a great book. If you have done the old button-hole stitch, you are in like Flynn! All you need now is to see how to couch the threads down on the material and pattern, and just start in. Your first will not be your best, aas in all needlework, but you will learn so much with the simple patterns. then just start in on your own. Any pattern will do. It is the easiest lace to learn, and so much fun. I may have to start another soon, I have to go to the car repair place, and need something to keep my mind out of the pool hall! It is easy to carry, I use one of those nice carriers for makeup, they have zippered pouches, clear plastic over them so you can see your materials, and easy to get things out of. If you have any questions, pleas feel free to ask. I paint anyway, and use my garden for inspiration. I use tracing paper to paint on, it crinkles up, and makes nice differences in t he paint. It makes it more fun when you go to buy threads, and easier to do the matching. Then you can go crazy with the pattern stitches! Have fun, Helen, Virginia Beach
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