I have used this kind of thing for a couple of pieces of lace, usually bucks
which were challengingly small and had gimps around flower sections and I
put the glass headed colour pins in to help remind and guide me. I also
still use a red pin head when I walk away from my pillow, which gives you a
very quick visual when you get back to pick up and work on. It isn't about
speed, just about better use of my time. Lots of lace to make and never
enough time for all I would love to do.
In my first year of lace learning I used to print part of my pattern really
big and then look around it to get an idea where I think threads came from
and where they went next, a bit like reading a map and following roads with
marker pens. It really helped me understand where I was going next. Just
adding it here to give newer lace makers a chance to try out a variety of
ideas.
Sue T
Dorset UK
I think if you need to use a helping hand to make lace i.e. Ghost pillow. Do
so.
It's up to the lacemaker how he or she works the Lace. Speed has nothing to
do with it.
Enjoying what you are doing does.
I taught a group and some ladies used the polysteryne and some did'nt. it's
personal choice.
Happy Lacemaking
Daphne Norfolk Uk.
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