the wonder isn't that the fence is so beautiful (which I don't think it is), but merely the fact that it exists at all. To my mind the object (fence) and the technique (lace) coexist uneasily and demonstrate their unsuitability to each other. (I know, I know, there will be plenty of Arachnes who disagree with me) -- Aurelia
Dear Aurelia, You are correct that executed in fiber the fence would barely merit a second glance. I guess it goes to the central paradox that when you do a simple fiber technique in a rigid medium it is hailed as art and genius. When you do an incredibly complex and beautiful technique in fiber someone says, "I can buy that for a dollar a yard at the Rag Shop." Consciousness raising is in order! Perhaps we need to take the design world forward in easy steps. After they go ga-ga over a chain link fence in bobbin technique we say, "now look what happens when you take the chain link technique and perform it with a lovely colored silk..." Devon - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
