On Wed, 19 May 2004 06:57:43 -0500, you wrote: >I too have no knowledge either way, but am well aware that it is quite >possible to come up with almost identical ideas to someone else, who lives >in another country, whom you have never met and whose work or ideas you have >not seen. I have done it myself, more than once, when designing things and >been amazed at the similarity of idea and approach. >Sue Babbs
It's called Morphic Resonance, and happens all the time, throughout history. I spoke to Rosemary about the books last week (I have some in stock now) and it didn't sound to me like she was pinching someone else's ideas - she says in the front of the book that she made her first flowers in 1977, and took her designs from 17thC textile patterns,which had Eastern influences - that was a long time before anyone else was doing them. Rosemary had been designing and making lace for many years and I doubt very much that she would need to pinch anyone else's ideas - her beginner's book on bobbin lace ( Introduction to Bobbin Lacemaking) is IMHO the best there is, especially for learners without a teacher. ttfn Jacqui Jacqui Southworth, Fleetwood, Lancs, England [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Larkholme Lace - Bobbin Lace Supplies, painted bobbins and tools,books www.larkholmelace.co.uk ***New lower prices for 'Jewel' and 'Precious Metal' bobbins *** - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
