How right you are, I usually love the piece of lace make it and then try to find something to mount it on or in. It is definitely the wrong way of doing things but then again I am impulsive.
I will try very hard to make my lace the sensible way in future. Cheers Faye Owers Tasmania [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 7:56 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [lace] Planning Finished Lace Presentations in Advance Dear Lacemakers, Thought I'd share some designing wisdom from my Hungarian friend, Ilona. Preparation is her mantra! When Ilona has an idea, she begins at the end in her mind. What will be her presentation? How can she achieve that? For example, If she is thinking of using a 1 1/2" round pendant, she shops to see if such a pendant is available -- first. Pre-made frames come in standard sizes. It helps to know those measurements before starting a time-consuming lace project. Same with tray inserts, etc. Sometimes designs have to be modified to fit. Otherwise, a custom-made solution will add unexpected costs. When presentation challenges have been solved, Ilona's final design is developed. Only then does she select threads, thread sizes, amounts of thread needed, etc. Thinking about how you will present your lace, and making sure what you have in mind is even on the market, saves a lot of time at the end stages of what you are making. Certainly worth some thought by those who have not approached a lacemaking project this way before. Here is my mantra: You can make a perfect piece of lace look ordinary, if you do not know how to present it. You can make a so-so lace look better, if you have mastered the art of presentation. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour - 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]
