Susan Ruskin lace is a form of embroidery in the broader class "drawn thread work", or double drawn thread work. Some threads are removed in geometric patterns, the cut edges are stabilized, and then needle lace stitches are done in the empty spaces, usually buttonholed bars, wrapped bars and some leaf shapes in buttonhole stitch. Casalguidi adds raised bits, usually in the form of thick worm-like shapes. Here are some Casalguidi from stitchinfingers: http://stitchinfingers.ning.com/main/search/search?q=casalguidi
Ruskin lace is a sub-variety of reticella http://stitchinfingers.ning.com/main/search/search?q=Ruskin+lace Lorelei - 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/
