Well said Helen, There are so many things that come into play and it is good to consider the issues but then consider the varied work practices, habits and experiences of lacemakers around the world. Our love of collecting and using our toys and enjoyment of the process and learning is all part of the therapy. Thanks again Helen for the historical context, it helps keep us grounded.
May your threads never break Annette in a chilly, Wollongong Australia On Behalf Of Helen Bell Sent: Wednesday, 29 April 2015 2:41 AM That right there flies in the face of the English laces where you have a different type of bobbin for a gimp thread. I'd like to see that teacher tell that to my professional lacemaking grandmothers many great, along with the many other lacemakers of yore, like Mrs Treadwin and see how it works for her. There's not a picture in a book of lacemakers from the late1800's with identical bobbins on their pillows --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
