I was a brief visitor at Ithaca Lace Days last weekend and gave in to the temptation to buy a bolster pillow and the wooden cradle to hold it. Saturday I attended a local fabric flea market to see what I could find to make a carrier for it. I bought an upholstery fabric with a floral design which looks like it would have been the height of fashion for 1970s couches and chairs. I have a four metre length and a one metre length, both the same, so I do not have to economize.
I have been brainstorming how to make the case and here are some thoughts in scattered order: - two handles made of the same upholstery fabric or the extra-extra-thick ribbon that is like seat belt material; - handles to begin underneath the cradle; - a long zipper that goes up and across and down; - or possibly two zippers that both come up from the bottom, zip across, and meet in the top middle; - Velcro could be a disaster for the lace being made - lining (broadcloth in a coordinating colour) will be necessary to prevent excessive fraying of the cut ends - should it be made a bit large (to accommodate pins, divider pins and bobbins) or snug fitting? Has anyone designed and made such a carrier? I would be happy to learn from your experiences. Pictures would be great. Next time I come to Ithaca I hope to stay longer and take a class. We left Ottawa Friday morning and it is about a 4-1/2 to 5 hour drive. In the afternoon we had a nice time walking the Commons and then dining at the Moosewood Restaurant. We headed back Saturday afternoon after the lecture about OIDFA 2016; thanks Allie, very well done. Ruth Johnson Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
