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A picture of the original mat appeared
in Miss Channers book 'Practical Lacemaking' published in 1928. "Worked by a
student at the Bedford Technical Institute. Design by C.C. Channer".
In the
folder published by Ruth it says "Original design by Catherine C. Channer,
worked by Mrs Dixon, of Clapham, Bedford, c1926. Now in the collection of the
Cecil Higgins Art Gallery, Bedford".
For those dreaming of making the mat
Pat Bury estimated that about 250 pairs of bobbins would be needed, she used
100/3 Brok and No 16 Coton a Broder for the gimps.
When I made the mat I
adapted the pricking as I felt the half stitch areas with the overlaid leaves
were not (IMO) true Bucks Point, so I replaced them with honeycomb and cloth
with tallies. Yes, I can feel Miss Channer turning in her grave (which I have
visited in Clapham churchyard).
Diana
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