It is not a silly question, just one you do not know the answer to.For covering objects, I think something in the 18-20 inch range would be usable. A little big for an handkerchief but could also be used for a table topper. Good luck with your project. Lorri
> Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2015 15:21:32 -0500 > Subject: [lace] Preferred cloth size > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > > I'm taking a straw poll here just /before/ I start a new project. It > is a gift for an artisan exchange that I'm part of locally. To my > knowledge, I am the only lacemaker in the exchange. > > We are medieval reenactors, to give a touch of context. My current > (cunning) plan is to gift my recipient a lace trimmed cloth, with > meaningful embroidery to her in the centre. (as time permits.) > > I'd like to leave it nebulous on if this is a hankie, napkin, cover > cloth for a basket, or something of that ilk. That being said, what > size would you find most pleasing? (The pattern is square by nature, > but such that it could be made rectangular as needed.) > > I am a beginner lackemaker, and I own a small bolster pillow and a 16" > cookie pillow. (Honestly, these are the main size constraints!) > > Any words of wisdom from the group? > > Heather -- in snowy SW Ontario Canada who is also taking advantage of > a quiet lace group to ask silly questions. :) > > - > 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/ - 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/
