It is not a silly question, just one you do not know the answer to.For
covering objects, I think something in the 18-20 inch range would be usable.
A little big for an handkerchief but could also be used for a table topper.
Good luck with your project.
Lorri
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2015 15:21:32 -0500
Hi Jazmin,
As a fellow SCA-er, I would suggest the handkerchiefs made in late
period, with square centers between 4 and 6, embroidery and lace edgings.
They were given as tokens.
There is a picture of one in Gillian Dye's Gold Silver Edgings page 24.
Of course, If you wish to make a larger
With regard to size - I wonder what would have been used in medieval times.
Were hankies used? I would have thought the cover cloth for a basket would
probably be appropriate to the use of the time, but was there bobbin lace?
I think probably a punto en aria style which would be fairly quick
Since making lace is very time consuming, I would go for the smallest
cloth possible. I recommend a chalice cover on the theory that prior to
coasters, that was one of the smallest things you could trim with lace.
Devon
In cold New Jersey
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I'd echo the suggestions to keep the size fairly small (particularly if
there's a timescale for completing the exchange) as lace grows pretty
slowly.
I've found that lace-edged cloths about 8 to 12 inches square are fairly
versatile - a couple I made as hankies for my Mum got used as
