Hi Catlady,
I have only one cat at the moment but most of my lace ends up with a little
fur in it even though I keep the pillows covered at most times!
I am sure Bev will chime in as she is the Editor for the Canadian Lace
Magazine. Do try to contact the local lace guild as you might have a neighbour
who makes lace.
Most of us have to purchase our stash from vendors but do ask the group
advice about types of bobbins, pillows, etc., to purchase so that you don't
make a mistake. I bought cheap Belgian bobbins to work with but hated the way
they rolled on my domed pillow. I much prefer the newer International ones
with squared off sides but not many twiddly bits that get in the way of
sewings. Check out the types of lace that appeal to you as some use specialist
bobbins such as Honiton which are not much use for other heavier laces. Do ask
questions that you might think are stupid, its amazing how many of us learn
something else from the answers.
I am also from Manchester (Stretford), but have lived in the US now for 24
years.
Welcome to Arachne.
Janice
Janice Blair
Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA
http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org/
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