Hi Mary, Your untrained eye is picking up on the fact that both Tonder and Bucks are point ground laces. There are many regional variations of this kind of lace, due to the fact that as a lace form became popular (and lucrative), the lace was imitated, with slight variations depending on the lacemaker or designer. AND, in some instances, as political and religious events forced lacemakers to flee their homes of origin, they took with them their skills and equipment, and continued the traditions they knew in their new homes (gradually "morphing" to a regional style). Most lace historians agree that the English laces (Honiton, Bucks, Beds, etc...) were derivatives of laces brought to England by persons fleeing persecution. But it is much more difficult to say which laces on the mainland were "original", and which were "inspired by...".
In 2001, a book was published by OIDFA which contained the input of many learned scholars and teachers in numerous (although not comprehensive) versions of Point Ground Lace. This has proved to be a valuable part of my own library. Unfortunately, it is no longer in print, but I believe work is underway to add to this study. In the 2001 study, the contributors have defined the characteristics of their particular lace with regard to essential components... terminology; execution of key stitches such as gimp work, picots, headside, footside, etc.; threads (size, color, material); groundwork; and prickings. A beginning lacemaker can make a happy piece of lace from a Point Ground pricking with techniques she has learned from any of the disciplines of PG laces. An intermediate or advanced student of one of these disciplines will want to be sure to attend to the details that make this lace unique to other PG laces. Just remember... as you're enjoying your exploration of various lace styles, there are no "Lace Police" (and this point has been emphasized on this list numerous times!!). The only time you need to strictly adhere to form is when your lace is to be submitted to competition or when you're trying to faithfully reconstruct a particular piece and/or style. You've got a good eye! And your instincts seems to be good too... so carry on, and ENJOY!! Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Mary Shue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I am mostly familiar with Torchon but I'm throwing out a question: > Is Tonder related to Bucks in any way? My untrained eye seems to see a > similarity. > Mary in Ann Arbor > > - > 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]
