One reason for starting with Torchon is that is geometric on 45 degrees and if you make a mistake such as not closing the pin or forgetting a twist it is soooooo obvious and it might not be so obvious in other laces. So it's great if you're the type of person who wants to know that their work is perfect. Personally, I prefer my work to have "design features" and don't fret if there's a mistake (or even a lot of them). It's just for me, and even if I give it away, the recipient doesn't usually know it isn't perfect.
I don't want lacemaking to be a chore - I do it because I enjoy it. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
