Hello All! Recent threads have confirmed my thoughts regarding learning to make lace. As I've mentioned before, I came to this art from the embroidery arena--crazy patch specifically. I wanted to make lace to embellish my work & allow myself to use colors & motifs that are not commercially available. More control, more creativity. It's part of the reason I asked, earlier this year, "why" we start out in Torchon. Frankly I "got it" right away at the Honiton workshop, i.e. if I could draw/follow a shape, I could make lace. No pesky angles to calculate to persuade a motif to fit a pre-determined grid. And of course it's always easier to learn something to which you are naturally attracted! And when you think of it, I made several small motifs (Honiton big & bold) with 15prs so it was reasonably inexpensive. As to making bobbins, members of The Lace Enclave did just that at one of our guild events--fun, easy & inexpensive. We also made kumihimo sleeves for larger gimp! bobbins--way cool. On another note, would you believe that BagSmith is selling Sajou bobbins? I found them at their internet booth for the upcoming www.needleworkshow.com So ladies, you may get your wish! Thousands of embroidery customers will be exposed. Let the osmosis begin! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA USA
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