Hi Jane ! I think your idea is brilliant!! At demonstrations, we often hear the references to tatting, and some clever lacemakers who know how to do both tatting and bobbin lace can demonstrate the difference. (I actually took my first tatting classes this winter just so I could speak more knowledgeably on the subject!) But having samples of machine-made laces gives us the opportunity to educate the interested public even more.
Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA -------------- Original message -------------- From: Jane Partridge <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Leonard Bazar > writes > > >As Bridget said, it's amazing how good the results can be from a distance, > >though once you look at the threads, it's obvious to a lacemaker what it is. > > I must admit to putting this to advantage when demonstrating - a few > months ago, I bought a chemical lace necklace (decorated with chains and > beads) from one of the major accessory shops. I tend to wear a bracelet > that is beaded bobbin lace at the same time. The necklace quite often > draws the "did you make that" question - which gives the opportunity of > saying no, but I did make this (the bracelet) - and also, if I have my > sample folder with me, of showing them the difference between what is > quite obviously machine made (with closer inspection) and hand made > needlelace (the necklace is similar to point de gaze in style). > > -- > Jane Partridge - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
