[lace] Re: First ever lace

[Jeff and Lee Daly]

Bobbin lace IS wonderful to work.  I am glad you enjoyed it. I am sure you 
have had lots of suggestions as to how to avoid the curling. Most of all it 
is tension.  Tension,tension,tension!
Do not pull tightly on the threads. Use the pins as your guide rather than a 
post to secure the threads against. Allowing the threads to sit for 24 hours 
should be done (I have not seen much of a difference, personally) but if you 
have pulled the threads too tightly, it will shring and warp.

The second thought is that because this is a sample piece the half stitch 
may just make it too easy to curl anyway. But again tension is the key to 
good lacemaking, whether a stitch sampler or a special lace.
Good luck... and relax!
Lee Daly
NJ USA where it is snowing lightly

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