Clay writes: So often, the lace made with a silk gimp is meant to be framed... And I usually opt for archival framing materials, so there is probably no need to worry. Hopefully, washing will never a necessity!
It would be interesting to know how many people who are making lace, today, plan to launder it. When I started making lace, back in the 1970s, it was assumed that you would be trimming household linens which would require laundering. For me, the hobby has always been one of "puzzle solving" and "frameable pieces" or even wearable pieces that are "too good to wear". >From what I hear, after laundering, you should lay the piece out and put pins in each pin hole to restore it to its original appearance. At that point, I would rather make another piece of lace, which is a pleasurable hobby, rather than engage in "extreme laundering" which I don't find enjoyable. I think that even if I were to follow the laundering instructions, the lace would never look as nice after laundering as it did before. Has lacemaking passed from being just barely justifiable as "housekeeping" to being a pure hobby? How many people actually plan to launder their lace frequently? Devon - 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/albums/most-recent
