I have a question regarding needle lace, but first a quick intro. I've been lurking on this list on and off since 1995. I consider myself primarily a bobbin lace maker, but these days I seem to spend more time tatting than making bobbin lace. Recently though I've decided to take the plunge into needle lace. I am trying to teach myself from Valerie Grimwood's book. I finished the first flower, am working on the leaf motif and that's it as far as patterns go. I know that a big part of needle lace is laying down the cordonnet, and that's where I have trouble. Is there a "right" and a "wrong" way of doing it (i.e. where to start, how to lay it down so you can get as much done in 1 round as possible...)? Specifically, I am looking at the floral mat that is also shown in the book, however there are no working notes provided for that pattern. It seems like there is a huge leap going from the 2 patterns with working notes to that little mat. Or am I making too big of a deal out of this, and it will ge easier with practice? I assume that once I make more needle lace, I will figure out how to run the cordonnet so that I am not forever cutting it and adding in new threads. I would hate to reinvent the wheel if I don't have to! Also, are there any other books recommended for beginners? I also have Lovesey's book, but do not find it as good for a total beginner. Thanks in advance for any answers to my convoluted questions. I am sure I will have more questions once I actually start the pattern. Taking a leap and working on a pattern with no pattern notes is a lot more daunting than it should be!
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