Elena A very interesting perspective. Personally I value needle laces in all 3 categories:
those exhibiting all the characteristics of the antique laces in both scale and technique and design. Those using the best techniques of antique laces, but with modern design Those enlarged in scale and perhaps simplified in technique That is why I started needlelacetalk. I wanted to foster all those kinds, and support the work of living lace artists with our enthusiasm. I personally don't think any one of those is superior to the others. I will never be able to contribute to the first group myself. My eyesight prevents it, and my skill just doesn't reach that level. I want to learn those "best techniques of antique laces", but probably will never reach the level of Catherine Barley or some of our needlelacetalk members. My own needle lace will therefore fall into the 3rd category. I make no apology for that. As for lace being white and having holes in it - my personal definition has to do with transparency or partial transparency and white just doesn't matter. (Although white or a solid color focuses the attention on the transparency aspect.) Lorelei - 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/
