Sue, I print out my pattern on ordinary paper, and cover it with sticky-backed "contact",, or book covering. I have a small stash of heavier, blue matt-finish contact , which our local supplier seels and I mainly keep that for needlelace, and use the ordinary contact for bobbin lace! This covered pattern ios tacked to 4 layers of calico for the pad, and I work on that. I like 4 layers as it is firmer, - especially at the finish, when pulling 2 layers away from the other 2 layers+ pattern to snip the couching stitches.
On behalf of the Aussies in the flood areas, Thank you for that kind thought, Jeri. 1million square kilometres was the last report I heard of the size of the flooded area. I believe there are some lacemakers up in that area, and someone who knows a few of them trying to find out if they are OK. The Rockhampton flood should peak today at 9 1/2 metres! Unbelievable! Liz in Melbourne, Oz. lizl...@bigpond.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
