Re: [lace] Ghost pillow, voodoo pillow, pins

[b...@historichousehunter.com]

I make a good amount of Binche, and I originally used a "voodoo board". Now I 
prefer circling the pinhole marks on the diagram with a small pencil circle, 
and sometimes I lightly draw a swirly circle or an asterisk at a special 
stitch, like the next stitch to-do when I'm putting it all away (instead of a 
sticky arrow), so when I take it out agai, I know where to start. 

This way if I have to un-lace because of a mistake, I just erase the light 
pencil marks, and there isn't anything permanent on the diagram like actual pin 
holes. When I used the pins and voodoo board, the pinholes would confuse me if 
the pins fell out of the board, etc. 

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Re: [lace] Ghost pillow, voodoo pillow, pins

[Bev Walker]

Totally yes, can always make another diagram.
...and arrows! Vive la difference! I prefer them for Binche, as it takes me
as long to fumble around with pins and a board as it does to do same at the
lace pillow. For me the arrows are faster! I make a copy on heavy card-type
computer paper of the diagram, prop it anywhere convenient, use different
colour arrows, one for each point I need to keep track of - how it is with
Binche, lots going on in all directions. Sometimes I jot a note on the
arrow. Just in case the arrow flies off when away from my lace place, I put
the arrows copy inside a sheet protector. Even if it doesn't take long
to find place on the diagram vs. work in progress.
Great to have choices and to be able to do whatever it takes to enjoy
making the lace!


On Sun, Sep 17, 2017 at 9:11 AM, Anita Hansen 
wrote:

> In my initial Binche class it was suggested to use the sticky arrows.
> Hated them! It is so much easier to pull a pin out of the foam and quickly
> move it than it is to get an arrow off of paper and repositioned.



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[lace] Ghost pillow, voodoo pillow, pins

[Anita Hansen]

In my initial Binche class it was suggested to use the sticky arrows. Hated 
them! It is so much easier to pull a pin out of the foam and quickly move it 
than it is to get an arrow off of paper and repositioned. Also i use a bunch of 
pins and there would not be room for all arrows.  Since most of the time I am 
working on my lace at home I don't worry about pins falling out in transport. I 
think if I were going to travel I would look into getting thicker foam so I 
could push them all the way in for transport. It is also very unlikely I will 
make a pattern twice and if I do I can always print another diagram! So pins 
win hands down for me too!
Anita Hansen... who is looking forward to Binche design class in October with 
Kumiko!
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 

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[lace] ghost pillow, voodoo pillow, pins

[Lyn Bailey]

For most laces, some sort of diagram is usually sufficient to know where you
are without further markings or pins.  With the fine thread and confusion of
Binche, or more complicated Flanders at least, that is not always the case.  I
began with sticking arrows, but pins in a cork board wins hands down for me.
Actually takes less time.  The diagram can be used over again, as most of the
holes are pinholes.  I find that the pins do not usually come out of a cork
pricking board, even on transatlantic flights in check through.  Bent pins are
another matter, but that’s what they make pliers for.
The important thing with any kind of similar aid is to pay attention to what
you are doing, analyze what your are doing, look for patterns in method, and
work on freeing yourself from the board.  Paint by numbers is one thing, and
lace is another.  On the other hand, a ghost pillow can mean the difference
between completing your project and cutting it off the pillow

Lyn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA where it is warm and muggy, with mostly
sun, or few clouds.

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