Many thanks to all who wrote with help & advice! I did suggest Torchon books (horrors!) to my friend because they are readily available at Palm Beach County library & thru ILL (inter-library loan). Any good first chapter will help her wind bobbins, make hitches, learn basic movements, acquire equipment etc. etc. There's much to be said about learning to make lace with a pattern you love! Certainly, Milanese & Honiton are more intriguing IMHO so I'm glad I found them when I did. The fact that I don't know anything about either Bruges Flower or Bruges Duchesses laces complicates matters as I have nothing to lend/give her. And now that I won't see her again until Dec., she'll be on her own. It's also a delicate balance to keep from overwhelming any "interested party" with too much advice when there are so many options & details. Perhaps I will see an interesting book or two at IOLI convention as I'm now more curious myself. As to the "Venezuelan items", Debora made me ! chuckle. Indeed, my friend had a bag of them--perhaps 8 or more! Does anyone need that many awls?? LOL Clay suggested that they might be used as pegs to block knitting? Whatever they are, they are nicely turned & quite lovely. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, FLA, USA where it's warm, sunny & breezy
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