The question was asked ----What is your favourite lace pattern out of the ones you have worked, (whether your own design or one that has been published) and which pattern/type of lace have you found most challenging?
I had to think about this a bit. I've dabbled in a wide variety of lace styles. Each one is a bit of a challenge when starting it. It's the ones that remain a challenge the longest that stick in my mind. I think the two most challenging have been 's Gravenmoerse and Cantu. With 's Gravenmoerse, it was the diagonal half stitch that was challenging. I had to think it through and analyze the different steps of the process before I could apply it to different shaped areas in a pattern. I have enjoyed working this lace, however, and plan to do some more of it. The Cantu was different. The whole process was a challenge because I had to learn and absorb four distinct stitch sequences all at once, and be able to constantly switch back and forth between them as the pattern progressed. I have to admit that I had thread that didn't fit the process very well (even though I got one the teacher said would work) and it made the experience more difficult. I only did the one project, but would like to do another with the proper thread to see if it goes more smoothly. The most favorite.....hmmmm.... a harder question. Whatever I'm working on at the moment becomes a favorite, and I savor the pleasure of it's growth and progress. In thinking back over the years of lacemaking, I find a couple patterns from Kortelahti that I have made many times, so must be favorites. These are a bookmark featuring a burning candle, and the two angels holding a torch. The angels pattern I have copied in five different sizes for different purposes. My five inch wide Kortelahti edging is also a favorite. It was my demo piece for several years. I'm sort of sorry it is finished because it was such a great piece to work in public. It attracted lots of attention. I must conclude that every piece of lace is a challenge when I start it, and is a favorite while working it. How long it remains a challenge and a favorite varies. Enjoy whatever lace you are working on. Alice in Oregon -- cold and gray, but the sun is supposed to come out later. - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
