Catherine wrote: "I have been given to understand that computers have now replaced the need for Architect's linen but anyone you know who makes needlelace would be most grateful to receive some."
I am not sure if I have seen Architects linen, but this summer I took my first ever needlelace class with Nancy Evans. She had thoughtfully prepared the patterns for us and they were made up of a folded piece of soft felt and covered with a stiffish plastic sheet which was thicker than plastic bags but I don't know the mm size. The pattern was drawn on the plastic and then placed down on the felt so the ink would not come off on the threads. We were not working on any type of pillow and the plastic gave the work some stability. My piece is finished and framed! It may not be the best tensionwise, but I was happy with the effect. Now I am working on a heart pattern I bought at convention and looking for other ones to try. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA where it was nice and sunny today. www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
