Dear Julie and all lace friends,
This is a laudable initiative and I congratulate you!
Let us know how to add the info on our local groups, so I can add the
Toronto Lacemakers' info and encourage the people from other groups
in my area to put their details on your resource website.
As to patterns for beginners, I'd suggest drafting practice strips in
basic Torchon, that incorporate new elements and become gradually
complex. These strips can be used as separators, bookmarks, etc. and
if they involve the use of colour threads, more informative and
visually appealing.
Regarding the site's structure, I'd love seeing a brief section on
bobbin lace history, materials (including a section on types of
pillows), thread and thread selection (the why's of S and/or Z
twist), how to make and store prickings, lace styles, make your own
equipment ideas, etc.
Another idea that I've seen on a bobbin lace website is to put
animated renditions of stitches, like the basic cross - twist, cloth
stitch, rose ground, guipure leaf, etc.
Keep on the good work and let us know as the site evolves!
Debora Lustgarten
Toronto, Canada
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