Hellllooo? Is anybody out there? I'm working on a Flanders piece I started about 5 years ago. It is one that Vera Cockuyt calls "the high bridge". In her book she has a round version, but no diagram. I thought I should probably work it, thinking it might be a good learning pattern. I acquired a diagram and the square pricking (which I like better). You can't imagine how much trouble this has been giving me. The first repeat I must have worked 2 -3 times: stitching, unstitching. I'm now about half way through. I still can't do it without the diagram, and I still get lost sometimes. Even tonight I unworked about 3 rows. As it turns out the design has very graceful curves and thread movements, which I have found to be a pleasant surprise. I can't say I really like the way Flanders looks. The learning patterns especially are just plain ugly, but necessary. More advanced designs and many modern ones are very beautiful. I find it to be an absolutely necessary preparationg for Binche, which is why I started it. I really enjoy working the ground. And the easy parts that I've really mastered are fun.
I used to think I was really smart. Not so much, I think now. Some day, if I live long enough, I'll be an expert. Without challenges life would be boring. Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
