Gentle Spiders, Sorry for the previous e-mail, I hope this is easier to read. Let's not get stuck on a label for the contest, and look at all the possiblities! Whether the lace is used on a table, mantle or wall hanging... the important thing is that the lace is an expression of joy in the art of lacemaking. All edges must be finished... it cannot be assumed folks will finish all the edges - someone could just cut off some yardage; giving the same consideration to such a piece of lace would not be fair to the folks who did finish off the edges. Symmetrical - Only if the lace maker wants it to be. (That word is not anywhere in the contest rules.) I envision the needle lacers having fun with floral designs - can't you just see some of the lovely point de gaze motifs from Irma Oswsterman's vest as a table ribbon? What if she were to embellish it with beads or wire? Wow!!! (The thread could be as heavy as the time desired to complete the ribbon.) Floral point ground lace would be a wonderful contest idea (pearl beads for the center of the flowers), oooooooh the ideas!! For folks who don't like a lot of pairs, Milanese or Schneeburger would be fun. (An undulating trail could make the ribbon vary in width from 3.5-5 inches. Add some glittering threads - yum!) Of course for the torchon, tambour, filet and caricamacross folks, the sky is the limit too! For Binche, Flanders folks... have you seen Ulrike Lohr's latest book, Dick durch Dunn? I thought the contest idea was original and yet Ulrike's entire book fits the contest. I was shocked. Did Ulrike read my mind? Consilience? Making lace is a beautiful, creative endeavor. Why else are we engaged in this activity? The contest rules should be thought of as an outline that serves to stimulate the creative energies of the lacemaker. There are no design preconceptions to this contest - including any existing piece of lace. If anyone has any questions, please direct them to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) . I am on deadline for the Bulletin and I do not get over to Arachne very often right now. I look forward to hearing from you! Debra Jenny 2006 I.O.L.I.Contest Chair
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