Sorry to have made such a stir. Of course they would not realize how much is involved, but since knitting and knitted lace has enjoyed such a resurgence the past decade, I hope/d that some exposure would help other lace forms. Some of the interest in the US was tied to "nesting" post 9/11, and a few celebrities were noted or seen knitting, which fickle, but helped the industry. I digress. The only thing I can think of (aside from places that specialize in selling lace/antique lace as you are all well aware of, would be Etsy. Features on morning and talk shows here tout how you can start a cottage industry. Many a hand dyer has at least a part time job of it, and others do things like make personalized super hero capes, makine 20-40K a year. Of course bobbin lace takes time, but there are items on Etsy that are fairly pricey, and individuals that look to invest or gift things that are handmade, for sentiment, and to empower the entrepreneurial spirit. Now we must try to justify charging what it is worth. After all, there are those who have funds to purchase it. I think the sentiment in relationship to a piece from it's maker would negate the former, however. <smile> Best,Susan Reishus "It's interesting to note that the author says artists are selling their handmade bobbin lace everywhere! Does anyone know where that might be? Liz in Raleigh, NC" - ---- Susan Reishus <[email protected]> wrote: http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=1052 See, we are fashion forward! Â Now for more students, books republished, threads made available again, etc., etc.! Â LOL Best,Susan Reishus
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