In answer to your question posed of stunning design OK-poorly made versus a published pattern, simple and well made: I'd have to look at the pieces before my definitive answer, but given my proclivities and track record, I'd be more likely to go for the well made piece.
Design is part of the overall picture, but poor workmanship does no justice to a stunning design, and one might wonder if perhaps the lacemaker overreached in attempting such a design. It matters not to me if it's a pattern from a book or an original (although an original will garner an extra point or two if it is a pleasing and balanced design). How well or not the lace is executed is what is important by and large. I always try to give sandwich comments or at least a positive remark if only one is needed on each entry. As someone who has entered Fairs, it's nice to have the feedback. In case you're unfamiliar with 'sandwich' feedback, it's a positive comment, a constructive comment, followed by a positive. No and's or buts (literally) to link the comments, but full stops (periods) to end each comment. And I try not to give ones that are hard to interpret, being the recipient once of such a comment. Cheers, Helen, in Denver - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
