In my experience, this varies with the teacher and the lace. At Arachne 98 conference, we met the teachers the evening before classes started and got our patterns. We were to have them pricked by the time class started. This gave a brief meeting with the teacher for choosing an appropriate pattern without using class time.
Some teachers contact their students in advance of class to find out the skill level, and mail the pattern so it can be ready. Some teachers or laces don't require pricked patterns, and just ask that the students come with some cardboard and clear film to set up their pricking at the start of class. There may be some restriction if a copyrighted pattern is being used. Each class member would need to have a copy of the book in order to use the pattern. If the teacher designed the pattern, then he/she can send it out as they choose. There's probably as many variations of pattern procedure as there are teachers. Do what the teacher asks, or, if you are the teacher, do what works best for your lace. (Personal opinion, of course. <G>) I have a little kit of tagboard pieces, clear and blue film, pricker, permanent ink pen, highlighter and scissors that I take to class -- just in case. Alice in Oregon -- with my wedding edging just tied off and ends finished, waiting for the linen center. Best 'end to beginning' attachment I've ever done. Brag--brag--brag!!!! - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
