I made 3 Beds hankies from Springett patterns, - but I used a fine silk thread not cotton, - and a couple of teachers went "Yuk" when they saw them - as they were soft and 'floppy" not stiff and crisp, laying over the hand. Which is what Beds lace is supposed to do - according to them.
I was very disappointed in the remarks and felt quite deflated, as I though I had done a good job with them,. I still feel that way, and they are 2 pretty hankies, nicely made and mounted - for me! I love them, anyway!!!!!!! Who says that beds lace has to be with plenty of "body"- why cannot it be soft and drape nicely? By the way - has anyone had their IOLI Bulletin for October yet? I think one is due, - isn't it? Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
