This list is so valuable to so many people, please do not let this problem destroy it. I do hope that no one will leave the list because of it. Please, Jenny, do not leave us - you are so necessary to the list. This problem has grown out of proportion, and hurt some of us very much, I would love to be able to draw a line under it and get back to 'normal'.
I had not taken part in an exchange until last year. I had. not registered who organised them, but I had realised and appreciated what a mammoth task it was. And the magnitude of Jenny's task in setting up the web sites too. The Christmas card exchanged seemed too complex, not from the lacemaking side but I didn't feel able to think of a design to link the lace to the concept. Then I saw Lin's call for the bookmark exchange. I happened to have two bookmarks already designed and worked and suddenly thought that I could do this, and actually exchanged with four other lace makers. It was wonderful to link up wth them. This year I again exchanged with four more lacemakers, and really appreciated the experience. Now I have links with eight lacemakers worldwide. When Lin announced a motif exchange, I was not in a position to take part, but it interested me. Then the Christmas card exchange was announced. I realised that I couldn't take part this year, but it occurred to me that I could plan ahead and take part in three exchanges next year, bookmark, motif and Christmas. I was looking forward to it! The exchanges are important, because they link so many Arachne members together, I only realised this when I took part in one myself. I know that people have been hurt, but please can we find a way to be 'together' again. I know that it will be hard to forgive and forget but please can we try! Sent from my iPad - 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/
