I've been asked to teach a sample lesson to a group of 7 elementary school girls who are learning various textile arts. I have two sessions of two hours to use.
I plan to have a pillow for each one, and most of the bobbins wound. At this moment, I'm thinking about using the Springett snake pattern. I think it can be done in the time available. Each girl will have to wind one or two pairs of bobbins to understand the process, but we won't have time for them to wind all of them. The patterns will be on the pillows. We'll only deal with the cloth stitch and the single twist. I have commandeered my lace friend to assist, so there will be two of use to guide the 7 girls and their leader. (I'll have her make one, also.) My question is: Does anyone know of a better pattern than the Snake for a quickie sampler project? I haven't had time to search through my books since I agreed to do these lessons next month. If these girls really enjoy bobbin lace, I'll give them more instruction later. They have been doing spinning, weaving and knitting this year. A nationally known native Indian basket maker is scheduled to give them some basket weaving lessons. (We are very near an Indian Reservation with many skilled people.) They plan to do embroidery and crochet later. The leader wants them to explore a wide range of textile arts. I wanted bobbin lace to be included, so became involved. Alice in Oregon - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
