I have uploaded about 9 photos to the flickr account. At least I hope so.
Thanks to Sue Babbs and her excellent and prompt advice. It took about 2
years of almost daily work to finish, usually at least an hour in the
morning. Frequently more, and more time in the afternoon. The side altar
is 30" by 73" The central altar is 24" by 42". The lace of the side altar
is about 3/4 the size of the lace for the central altar. I purchased the
pricking from the svenskaspetsar.se The one motif is very simple, fine for
beginners, as long as you are careful, as mistakes will show. The other
motif is not difficult, but all four crosses are slightly different, and
keeping track of where you are is not really easy. I think I learned a lot
about what it was like to make lace for a living. Easier than some other
stuff, but eventually deadly dull.
I am pleased with the lace, but take it from me, making the cloth part by
hand was no picnic, and takes a skill I do not have. But it looks good
anyway. And I'm glad it's over.
Lyn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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