It's not that *corners* are all that modern an invention, just corners for lace made on *non-square grids*. Corners are not as old as the oldest laces, but corners on the laces that could be easily turned do go back a ways.
Modern (last 50 years) lacemakers have designed corners for many of the traditional Bucks patterns (including some of the wide ones, Tamara), and these corners are being published with the patterns in recent books. My interpretation is that modern lacemakers (or their intended recipients) prefer corners to ruffles, and so corners are being designed for modern tastes. However, some of the wider patterns are harder to design for--the design elements are such that it's hard to find a way to turn without getting ugly. Robin P. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA -----Original Message----- >>>Some of the designs say that the corner is a modern addition to the pattern, but not all of them have that qualification. So are these corners part of the traditional old patterns?<<< - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
