We have a rule at our local show, that mounted entries (mounted on card or such) should only be stitched on at the top, so the Judge can see the back of the lace, - or some of it, at least.
Also with regard to classes for lace - I feel that continuous lace - such as Beds, Bucks, and Torchon etc, should be in a separate class to Sectional lace - such as Honiton, or Milanese, etc. The size of the piece of lace does not really matter a lot, but whether it is All lace, or mounted on fabric 9like a doily) etc that would make a difference, I think. Trudy got ahead of me - I was going to comment on the Colorado State Fair!! Theirs is Open Judging - where the public can sit and watch the judging, - which is a bit daunting!! As to their Special rosette. In memory of a founder member , I think, -- It is the most highly prized of all the rosettes, I think, as it has a piece of hand-made lace, made and donated by a lacemaker in the Rocky Mts. Lace Guild. A rosette to treasure, I can tell you. (I have 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-) - A Beds one, a tatting, bobbin lace, and needlelace one combined, and one with 3 small pieces of Flanders lace on!! They are hanging on the wall just above the computer, where I can see them every day!!) (Hmm! About time I donated another piece for the rosette.!!) Regards from Liz in chilly Melbourne, Oz. [email protected] - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
