"Only do Torchon"???? Yikes! Anyone who says that does not really know Torchon lace. Talk to anyone who has taken the 'Torchon for Teachers' class -- often also known as Torchon Torture.
I'd hate for anyone to count the number of mistakes in my class sampler. (And I've been making lace for many years.) There are so many stitch combinations and variations that it could take a lifetime to really learn all of them, and do them well. Sure, we use Torchon for teaching beginners. The lace lends itself to making patterns that use only a very few basic skills and still look pretty. As the learning lacemaker builds confidence and skills, more stitches and techniques can be added to the lessons. Torchon builds a good foundation of lacemaking skills that can be expanded to include other forms of laces, as well as create delectible works of art. I have observed that many larger lace pieces are made with Torchon, such as tablecloths, and the currently popular scarves that use enlarged Torchon patterns. Yes, I like to dabble in many different kinds of lace, but I do as much Torchon as the other lace styles combined. The person who concentrates on one kind of lace, whatever that kind is, should be admired for preserverence and consistency. Be happy you live today when you can choose. Many lacemakers in history knew just the lace made in their villages. Keep on making Torchon, and be proud of every piece. Happy lacing, whatever kind you make. Alice in Oregon -- cooler and a storm coming in - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
