I've had a book on the 'technical history of needlelace' in progress for years. Maybe I'll finish it now. Laurie
Oh! I Wish you would get it finished and published, Laurie. I now do the Pt. de Gaze ground needle away, and after a while I found I got used to working that way, and it just seemed natural. However, for all other needlelace I work needle towards me. I seem to get a lot of "oil" from my thumb when holding the lace as I make it, and although I have made myself a cotton thumb-stall, I still seem to get it soiled, however much I wash my hands. Working Needles towards me does not need so much "thumb on work" as needle away. I am self-taught, with just the benefit of a couple of workshops, and advice from some friendly Experts, who have been very kind towards my efforts. Without their help, I could not have progressed as far as I have. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz, where it is a beaut, sunny winter's day - for a change! [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
