Gentle Spiders, I had my first begriming beginner lace student - the first in a long time. I wanted her to come over for a lesson before she ordered any supplies to get a clue of what she was getting herself into, and what was available. She was able to get both Doris Southard's and Pamela Nottingham's books through interlibrary loan - I'm rather partial to Doris's as that's the one I started with - but I told her it was up to her. I actually started her on 9-pin just to get her the feel of the bobbins, and to make something. I think it went well, the two hours flew by. She really wants to learn.
My only concern is the temperature of my house! After living several years with no air conditioning or inadequate a/c, I've gotten used to a warmer room temperature, so long as the air is moving. As it's still rather pleasant outside, I had the doors and windows open, with box fans going. I got the feeling she's more used to a house that's kept rather chilly. I suppose it's moot, as in another month when she's due back it'll probably be too hot, and I'll have closed up the house and turned the "air" on. Beth McCasland in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana on a warm and sunny spring day - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
