Tree shadows/shade is wonderful, but indeed, when I read about the little critters that littered the maps, I remembered some of my own adventures from vacations and outside demonstrations when I made lace outside under a tree :-) One has to beware of the feathered friends and their nether regions, and also some of the seed pods and 'grime' that can descend upon the unwary. Clay's mention of sap is another that I've noticed on my car over the years when I've parked in particular spots that have some shade from large conifers
Perhaps a beach umbrella might do the trick of protecting the lacemaker and her pillow - must remember to try this sometime. A little clear plastic for a few hours over the finished work (or a baggie for long lengths) might also help. Sometimes, it's hard to retrieve gumnuts and things from the section that is still pinned. How did Lacemakers of yore ever keep their laces clean from smoke from cottages and other grime? I know the BL'ers had cover cloths, but interestingly, when you look at the workers who made torchon, beds, and bucks lengths, in the pictures/photos, their lengths are all exposed and draped over pillows. Maybe this was just 'staging'? Cheers, Helen, Aussie in hot and dry Denver - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
