HI I wanted to thank all that responded to my question about learning patterns. Also I was searching the web and accidently found Jo Edkins site - it is amazing and has answered some of my questions. It gives me some initial dierctions that seem to be consistent in lace making. This is what I was looking for. (just like when you are cooking, you cream the butter and sugar and then put in the next required ingredient and then you put in the liquids etc- the process) As I mentioned before my mom crocheted and I would watch and copy her, but never asked questions so never knew that I was to add a stitch here and there, (was just suppose to know to do that) now I should learn how to read crochet patterns.
I find when looking on the web it is hard to find info about bobbinlace. The same pages come up over and over. Every page tells about how to wind a bobbin, make a pricking, cloth stitch, but to get a little more involved is lacking - only my opinion as a new lacer. So I got discouraged and quit. Just thought I would send my comment only as a positive comment for those that are trying to make bobbinace more popular. Jo has discussed the pattern such as the shape and hints to where to start- this is where I got frustrated - if no directions I can't keep up with the discussions here or figure out a pattern to do. Just seeing a pricking means nothing to me. I passed up buying some old old prickings because I just didn't see the point when they looked like a bunch of dots. I am trying to express myself and it is hard to do in an email - maybe an example for the gals here, if I gave you a car engine and said now put it together, where would you start? I know mom was so use to crocheting she would forget to tell me some important "little details" of the process. thanks to all and hope my comments help to promote bobbon lace. I am going to look into joining IOL you know the what I mean, before I just didn't see the value. I am hoping to maybe borrow some vhs or dvds to help me in the learning process. I did find some of the lace books I bought - getting excited to start reading and practicing. I have at least 5 books, but won't list as this is really long - sorry but I am excited now. JJ - 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
