Hi Jane, I really don't think so. The best old Binche / Val have very few
holes at the corners and curves of the cloth-stitch areas. Might you be
thinking of Flanders and modern Val? They have holes between the outer ring
and the inner ring pair.
Nancy
Connecticut, USA
On Thu, Sep 6, 2018, 15:31
Hi Susan:
Normally I don’t use support pins in Binche; I have learned tensioning methods
that work well for me. Of course, when I am in a class taught by a support pin
fanatic, I use them. Life is easier that way.
Here’s the thing - if I understand your description, you’re cloth-stitching
acro
All are invited to the opening of Lace, not Lace: Contemporary Fiber
Art from Lacemaking Techniques at the Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton,
NJ. Yes, this exhibit that I have been working on for years is due to
open Sept. 23, 2018. The reception with wine and snacks is 3-5. I will
speak at 4. At 5 p
Adele, in your response re support pins, among the others, I think you make a
good point:
2. Get lots of practice. Many lacemakers just make a few short samples and call
it a day. Pick a pattern and make a couple of feet of it; long enough for you
to go through the pattern many times, and then y
Thanks to all who wrote & saved me from the lace police! Good to know that
support pins are “legal” & encouraged. I have never used a “ghost pillow” so
have been using sticky arrows on a greatly enlarged copy of the working diagram
in a clear plastic page protector. I also numbered the pinholes
Hello Susan and everyone
Another option for keeping the outgoing weaver pair under tension: make a
short, temporary plait with it and a nearby passive. Undo the plait when
the pair is needed in its new role as a passive. My preference to that or a
temp. pin is to swing the outgoing pair at right a
Devon,
It sounds like a fascinating exhibition. Wish it was on the west coast so that
I might see it. Â I was pleased to read that there will be quite a number of
needle lace pieces in the exhibition. Â I hope you might be able to post some
photos to Flickr for us all to see and drool over. Â Good
Clearly bobbin management in the Flemish laces, is part of the key to success,
as there are so many ways for bobbin management out there.
Whatever system is used has to be a match between the bobbins and the holders.
I use the standard Binche bobbins, and the wood and elastic holders. The
woo
Thank you to everyone who responded to my starching question! Apologies that I
couldn’t reply individually, I’m up to my ears in bobbins but I really do
appreciate it.
I have come to the conclusion that the best idea for this project is to use
magic sizing rather than starch, so the piece has m
Hello Fellow Lacers:
I just had the first cataract eye surgery and so this week have basically
been unable to do my norm. So, i thought that it best to allow a few more
days yet to join in the fun. I will do the pairing up on Tuesday 9/11 in
case you wish to join in. I wish to thank those who
Dear Janice,
I think the best photos would be the ones that are in the catalog, which will
be available from Amazon for $30.00. Those people attending the opening and
visiting the exhibit might like to buy the catalog from the museum to show
support for them taking the risk of holding an exhibit o
Ugh. I forgot that my email transmission don't work unless i send them
through the google mail site, instead of my mail program. Sorry for
the duplication.
Dear Janice,
I think the best photos would be the ones that are in the catalog,
which will be available from Amazon for $30.00. Those people
Susan please remember always it is your lace it is your interpretation
of a pattern and unless you are submitting your work for assessment,
your lace should be done in a manner that is convenient for you, and
makes life easy for you.
Always ignore the lace police they only have power if you al
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