Hi,
I am thinking of starting some Chantilly lace, which I have never done
before. I have the workshop book by Lia Baumeister, and looking at it I
am a bit confused. I have done Buckspoint, which is very similar, with
quite a few stitches the same, but I am seeing with this book that some
I can hardly wait! Looking forward to seeing all you arachnids in the great
state of Iowa.
Liz R,
Raleigh, NC, USA
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Marianne
Lacemakers on the continent habitually put the footside on the left. And as
you say, that is a relatively easy thing to deal with.
As to CTTT or TTTC, etc. - don't worry about it. Just be sure to put twists in
where needed. Make sure that as ground pairs enter the foot, or leave the
Hi Marianne:
Structurally there is no difference between these two methods, which are called
the ‘open pin’ (TTTC) or the ‘closed pin’ (CTTT) method, and Chantilly can be
made either way. (In Ulrike Voelcker’s book “The Grammar of Point Ground” she
uses the closed pin method.)
With the open
Sue is correct. The dates for the IOLI convention are set in mid to late
July or early August depending on venue availability. Hotel contract
negotiations begin as soon as the host group is approved, but sometimes
other groups or events require that the dates be moved around. For
Indianapolis
Dear Regina, (Sending to all, because may be of interest to others.)
Since your question was about a lace collection in a history museum, and
not a major museum with the rarest of laces (or, so one might think), I have
a different idea about how you might make it easier for future people
Hello:
In my last message, I of course learned from Doris Southard’s book, not Doris
Southward. I wish I knew how to turn off autocorrect.
Adele
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The I.O.L.I. convention will soon be here. It is not too late to sign up!
The convention dates are July 27-August 2, and it will be in Coralville,
Iowa, at exit 242 off Interstate 80.
There are still openings in some of the classes. Check the website for all
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