What about you? What sparked your interest and what keeps you coming back? I saw 8 lace pillows with 8 different types of lace in progress, some with continental bobbins others with spangled bobbins at a "Art & Fiber" exhibit at a community college. On the exhibit there was a card for the lace teacher who was teaching lessons. I "just had to learn it" - it was like all entire body was telling me to learn to make lace, I felt it down to my bones. After I completed my first lace handkerchief edging about one month after I started, my mom told me that my great-grandmother made lace. So I guess it really was in my DNA. My mom sews beautifully and had tried to teach me. I did not like sewing, I always felt that the machine was too fast, it ran away with the fabric.
I have loved making lace, many projects for family and friends who appreciate the time it takes. I love the puzzle of the threads and how the lace grows. I also love the feel of my bobbins in my hands and the sound of the bobbins as I work. Lace has always been my form of relaxation because of the focus needed, it is my form of mediation. Chris Brill-Packard Cleveland, OH - a beautiful day for Thanksgiving - sunshine and 50 - long walk with the dogs to "preburn the calories" - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
