[lace] Favorite pattern

2009-07-15 Thread Mica J
Trying hard to delurk more often! Questions like this make it easier. I thought I had already replied, but am not sure *where* I ended up sending that email. Not to the list, that's for sure! My favorite pattern (of the ones I have actually worked so far) is the Afternoon Dainty from Sandi

[lace] Re: Needle lace

2009-06-16 Thread Mica J
I would like to thank all of you that responded to my question - both on and off the list. After reading all the replies, I realized that I was overanalyzing the cordonnet. Also, although the book explained how to do it, I had a hard time visualizing it and applying it to a more complex pattern.

[lace] Needle lace

2009-06-15 Thread Mica J
I have a question regarding needle lace, but first a quick intro. I've been lurking on this list on and off since 1995. I consider myself primarily a bobbin lace maker, but these days I seem to spend more time tatting than making bobbin lace. Recently though I've decided to take the plunge into