Hi. The figures in the face of the doll on p. 24 are not tallies. They are really circles, but since they have only four spokes, it's gives a squarish look to them. I'm sure there is a specific name for these...which someone will inform us. They can be made with four, six, eight spokes, and the worker pair goes round and round the central crossing, doing a sewing on each spoke. It reminds me of the center of a spider web.
There are others in the book that might be easier to see, though most of them have more spokes. p. 127 -- center of lowest flower (8 spokes) p. 107 -- center of all flowers and some of the background (six spokes) p. 33 -- center of top two feathers (8 spokes) You can find others if you page through the book. I don't think directions for this stitch are in 'Practical Skills'. Perhaps someone can recommend a reference on the internet or in another book. Contact me privately if you want specific coaching on the stitch. Alice in Oregon -- nearing the end of a severe winter rain storm, Got my flu shot today. ----- Original Message ---- From: Nova P <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 4:09:05 PM Subject: [lace] Russian Lace Hello Lacemakers - I have a question regarding 'tallies' in Russian Lace. Not the usual leaf tallies - but a square tally. Now I do have on hand a copy of 'Practical Skills' and have found some very nice square tally directions - from which I can make a selection. But first.... I'd like to ask the opinion of those who have a copy of Russian Lace Patterns (Anna Korableva & Bridget M.Cook) - if you wouldn't mind looking at the Vyatskii Doll pattern, in my copy on page 24, please?\ The face of the doll has what I think are a square tally, but looking closely <squinting> I cannot identify the style. They do not look like they are 'woven' and I wondered, if in fact, there might be a specific procedure for Russian lace tallies of this shape? I would welcome your opinions and especially if anyone has made this pattern - if they would share with me how they made these tallies. Thanks so much for any help offered - I don't write in often but read up on all the great hints, bargains found, and interesting travels and experiences of the many of you! Especially enjoyed the recent lace portraits! Nova (along the inside passage of Vancouver Island, B.C. west coast of Canada) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
