When this conversation began I thought we were all speaking of a cloth gown
with lace trim, but this one of Carols, is something else. It sounds
fantastic. Having never seen the book, or the pattern or pictures I dont
have any concept of the piece, but you set my mind thinking<g>.
What style of bobbin lace is it? just from a general interest sake.....
The most bobbins I have ever used was 54 pairs for a couple of pieces and
apart from the fact that I dont possess 456 bobbins (or 228 either I dont
think) I was having trouble with my 28 pairs yesterday, LOL. Mind you that
was lack of concentration really:-)
Sue T
Dorset UK
Hello Daphne,
Yes, I made the Christening gown from Veronica Sorenson's book back in
the 90's. It took me about 4 and a half years years to complete
including the time off from the project to regenerate. I made the yoke,
then the sleeves and then the frill. That took a year or so. Then I
started on the front which took 2 years. The biggest mistake I made was
deciding to make the front all in one piece instead of two as the
directions called for. Then I was required to have not 114 pair (228
bobbins) on my pillow at one time but double that amount - 228 pair or
456 bobbins on my pillow at one time. I spent more time moving the
stacks and stacks of bobbins than actually making lace. I
It is quite a worthwhile project as when you are done you will have an
extraordinary piece of lace.
Best Regards,
Carol Melton
Valley of the Sun
Phoenix, AZ USA
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