Yes, lacemakers are indeed special. But I think it's important to remember that we come in all shapes and sizes and backgrounds - and genders!!
Today, the college student who mows my yard came inside at my invitation for a tall glass of ice water, and saw my lace pillow. He asked what I was doing, and when I told him "making lace", he said, "Tatting!!??" "No,' sez I... and explained. He was fascinated. And went on to explain that his grandmother had crocheted lace. I pointed to a picture on an Irish Crochet book that happened to be nearby, and he sqawked, "Yes!! JUST like THAT!" and went on to say that she used very fine thread and a fine hook. He admired my .4mm hook (for sewings!) and told me she had taught him to crochet when he was really young. He said he picked up a crochet hook not long ago, and it all came back to him in a flash. I would have loved to have known his grandmother! Her grandson mows grass all summer to pay his way through college, and during those months, he he must make a boat-load of money! Very industrious young man, and still appreciates fine needlework - and knows how to do it! If h e weren't so busy mowing grass all day every day, I'd teach him how to make bobbin lace! ; ) Clay -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Daphne Martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hello everyone.. > Like Carol I have gained more lacemakers at demonstrations and a > very good needlework shop here in Norwich. > Another way to find classes, groups etc would be to contact the Lace Guild > and Circle as they have a list of people in each area to contact. > As we know lacemakers are a species apart from anyone else. Long may it > continue. > Daphne cold Norfolk England > > _________________________________________________________________ > Play your part in making history - Email Britain! > http://www.emailbritain.co.uk/ > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
