I think Devon and Jean Nathan both have it right. Bobbin lace IS for puzzle solvers. But also showing that edgings and doileys aren't the only possible end results may be important. Personally I don't mind doileys, but I frame them in clear plastic photo frames. (protects them from the cats with fish hooks on their feet, and allows the transparency to be evident.)
So perhaps the thing to do would be to put something on the demonstration pillow that uses bright colors, modern in design. Perhaps have a small display containing neck laces (jewelry), shirts with bobbin lace pocket decorations, small objects framed in acrylic photo frames,an edging with corner used as a photo frame. When somebody says it looks tedious: the response-- HOUSEWORK IS TEDIOUS (said with feeling) but bobbin lace is FUN. And tell the viewers that bobbin lace is puzzle solving of a very complex kind. Not only do all the pieces have to be placed in the right position, but you have to place them in position in a certain sequence time-wise or it won't work. So it is a kind of 3 dimensional puzzle even though the product has only 2 dimensions. As for me, not only is it the puzzle solving aspect, but I find the actual working has an effect on my emotions. It is soothing and satisfying in a way that is hard to describe. The movements are hypnotic. Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
