Reporting back: So far I have received three individual messages with
suggestions for the *tallies* re: Russian Lace Korableva/Cook book (Vyatskii
Doll pattern) -and since I receive the digested version there may be more of
you writing to the arachne url and I haven't received a digest yet. I just
mention this so you will not think I've overlooked any suggestions.
Summarizing so far.....
(1) Windmill crossing - and on further checking in the Alexandra Stillwell
Illus. Dic of Lacemaking, I found a description (pg. 239) for two
crossings - either/or would work I think, but the (b) option sounds best
suited for my space needing to be filled.
(2) Circles (or 'wheelies') - two plaits coming in as 'spokes' to make the
circle. I checked out the references Alice - thank you - and I see on pg
106 (Camomile) a diagram for wheels made with three plaits. It will be a
challenge for me, but I will try to adapt the method using two plaits.
(3) Diagram (rec'd by attachment) showing two plaits coming in, one
'splits' and goes around the outside while the other makes a small weaved
style of tally inside - that is the best I can do with 'words' to describe
the procedure and I apologize if I haven't done justice. The diagram is
very nicely done
I am going to try all three of these suggestions and if any others arrive
via the digested version - I will try them too. These will make good
samples for me to use for further references.
Thanks very much to Alice, Clay, Bev and Tamara - and a note just in from
Jane - who mentions *whirlpools*. Alice, maybe this is the name you were
looking for - so that would be three votes for 'whirlpool/circles'!
Nova
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alice Howell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Nova P" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 8:04 PM
Subject: Re: [lace] Russian Lace
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)
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