Dear Tamara and others in the list, As a SCAdian and novice lacemaker, I'd say *YES* to any and all offers of pre- and post-1600 patterns or interpretations of patterns, or any piece of information on techniques, materials, *anything*!!! :-) it would be a dream come true if an experienced lacemaker was able to study existing museum pieces and draft prickings for the rest of us!!!
My curiosity was also piqued by Orla's challenges with her piece and I redrew the woodcutting, designing the footside and bands dividing the arches from the band of X's with plain clothstitch bands, twisting the worker twice before the edge pair. I think that gives us the holes shown on the woodcutting. I'm going to work this pattern in 80/2 linen (after enlarging it to fit the thread) and see if my idea looks good. My goal is just to make a feasible interpretation of the pattern, and something I can do given my low level of expertise... But back to Tamara's question, I think that there is a real interest in knowing more of Medieval, Elizabethan, Baroque and other laces. Not only from the recreation standpoint, but also to learn the old techniques and enjoy the styles. One example is the revival of old-style laces in the San Sepulcro area of Italy. They are gorgeous!!! Also, it would be interesting to see how much of these Medieval/Elizabethan techniques carried over to laces like Cluny-Le Puy, Bedforshire, Maltese, Spanish lace from Camariñas, etc. Debora Lustgarten ... finally getting some good snows in Toronto - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
