If I could choose someone from the past it would be Miss Catherine C. Channer.
Diana in Northamptonshire
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If I could choose from the past, it would be Raie Clare; alas, a teacher
also deceased, I have heard. This was the lady whose Book of Bobbin
Lace got me started.
I'd seen someone's lace pillow and it captivated me, although I'd never
seen lace being made. Then I found Raie Clare's video in
That is amazing - to think there is still a living link with Miss Channer
teaching. It would be interesting to know if she has any recollections of
her.
Regarding the mat, there is no evidence that Miss Channer worked the mat. The
one pictured in the book was made by a lady from Bedford.
Regards
One of our lacemakers, here in South Australia, was taught the basic
bobbin lace stitches by Miss Channer in the UK. This lady is 80+++ and
is still making lace. No, don't think she has ever made 'the mat'.
My wish list teacher would be that our own Karen Blum would be able to
come back to
This may sound odd, but I wish I had been around in the days when Doris
Southard was teaching at the IOLI conventions! By the time I met Doris in
2002(2) she was 80+ years old and no longer teaching. I do have a photo of
her working on her pillow but didn't have an opportunity to spend much time
If I could choose someone from the past it would be Miss Catherine C.
Channer.
Diana in Northamptonshire
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I was talking to a lace friend and we got to talking about our 'wish list'
of teachers. Who would we want to take a class from? My question for you
all is this, if you could take a class from anyone who would it be?
Looking forward to hearing from you all.
bobbi
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