Hi everyone I'm compiling a display for a group of spinners and weavers, interested in bobbin lacemaking. I have sections broadly about traditional laces (= antique, or remade from old lace patterns); traditional adapted (e.g. remade using coloured threads; a new design based on traditional technique); and modern - new design using the basic bobbin lace not resembling a particular tradition of lace.
The organizers have asked specifically that the laces I show them are using natural fibres (not too difficult - almost all...but what about wire? they liked the idea, but the theme was natural 'fibre', so not wire this time...) Now, I very much hope I can encourage a lace group - so...my question to the list, if you could help me...what do you like to use bobbin lace for? apart from studying it, deconstructing it, learning how to do it - Gifts (and if so, what sort - wedding, bookmarks, ornaments)? decorate clothing? use motifs on greeting cards? I need general interest appeal - something that non-lacemakers could identify with. In effect, this is a survey of sorts - to what uses do *you* put your lace? bye for now Bev in Sooke, BC (on Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada) Cdn. floral bobbins www.woodhavenbobbins.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
