Hmmmmmm... years and years of kids, knitting, (which I learned before I started school) crochet, bead embroidery, catering and......and...... KNOWING there was a lace made on a cushion! Raised in NYC we often visited the art galleries and I had seen pictures...or atleast copies.Had no idea what I sought. Whilst visiting in New Orleans, Louisiana in the early '70's I met the neighbor of a friend. During our visiting the subject came up...she was English and told me BOBBIN LACE. What a joy!!!!!! Thus began my search, evetually leading to Osma Tod and Russ at Robin and Russ. Osma had bobbins and Russ had all of 6 books. Off to the gift shop to get some wood wool (elexclior) and a pillow was fashioned. Plus, DH found a magazine with an article by Faith Rogers that was a Godsend. Of course I, like many, lived in an area that had no idea what this lace was..the library became my best friend.
Thru sweat, tears and swearing I was not going to do this, I finally learned. Some one asked why I covered my pillows in blue fabric.....I answered that they way my language would not show. Think about it! In a couple of years I met Doris Southard and then I really started to grow. Best friend anyone could have, lace or othersise. It has been such fun, I never concentrated on any one lace type, always looking for a new challange, but I have had a blast. As some know, I had an arm/hand accident that kept me bobbin less for a couple of years, but I am teaching again and starting to demo and make lace. No tricky stuff for a while but lacing. ;-D))) During my hiatus, I tatted and learned to bead.....really bead! More fun than a barrel of monkeys and will always keep those handy. Of late I used to use Christines snake to teach ...fun...but my book is out on loan and by the time it would get here the need would be over. I cannot believe I do not have a copy of it....but looking this morning has been fun, fruitless but fun. Every box and folder is like Christmas. Time this old lady got back to the task at hand. I can only wish you all the joyous life that I have. Smiles, BarbE Texas USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
