Yes, Tamara, we have that problem here in Oz. The Sydney Royal Easter Show no longer has any lace sections in the show. Here in Melbourne, we have only 5 classes- Novice, Needlelace, Tatting, Torchon, and Any Other Lace. Judging Honiton against Beds, Bucks, Milanese, or any other type must be well nigh impossible!
It is so hard to get folks to enter. I judge, quite often, at a nearby Show, and there are 4 classes, and usually 4 or 5 entries in each Tatting class, with 7 or 8 in the Continuous Bobbin lace class, but only a couple of entries in the Sectional Bobbin Lace class. I too, enjoy going around looking at the other crafts - Quilting, Faberge-type eggs, embroidery, etc. I enter 3 shows each year - so try to do my bit!! I enter the Royal Melbourne show in Sept, the Royal Darwin show (just had my lace returned), and the Colorado State Fair - which was judged on Sunday - but I don't know the results yet! 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]
