Lyn wrote:
Is Ipswich more like Bucks, or a Continental point ground? Might that
make a difference? lrb
The American Ipswich laces from around 1790 are not point ground laces. The
main grounds are point de Paris (or Kat-stitch), or some variation on the
Torchon ground. Point ground was used as
I think that Bruges lace is a very suitable lace for a beginner.
A simple tape lace pattern is much ore interesting than a 'bandage' to
learn cloth stitch and half stitch. A slightly more complex pattern can
bring in a double stitch edge and sewings. Depending on how the student
copes with that
