I would like to add that lace groups?hosting?conventions?should ensure that their registrar understands the differences between various lace types and their associated difficulty/requirements. I am aware of a situation of a relatively new lacemaker whose first class choice (Milanese) was full and she was offered Floral Bucks as an alternative by the registrar. (She had only ever made Torchon and some fairly simple Milanese.) Thankfully, she asked my opinion and I saved her (and her instructor, no doubt) some torment as I know she would have been very unhappy trying to struggle with the Floral Bucks, having never done any point ground or other fine laces.?
Many classes merely show the prerequisite of 'basic bobbin lace skills', which can mean different things to different people. I completely agree that more specific prerequisites would be valuable to many, especially those who do not live in places where they have the opportunity to meet often with other lacemakers with whom they can compare their skills.? I would also add to the description of intermediate and/or advanced skills the ability to read and follow diagrams. Vicki in Maryland? - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
