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Comment by Elizabeth Ligeti. 16 hours ago

I never learned how to do the Amelia Ars way of working Needlelace. I have tried it a couple of times, - but prefer the other way - laying the outline first, then doing the filling stitches. 

Isn't it good that there are alternate ways of doing the same sort of lace, and that each one of us can find our own "Best Method" and still get similar finished results?!!  I have 3 or 4 Italian books on Needlelace - the A.Ars way, even though I don't like doing it that way!!  and I did one simple flower side by side in both ways, just to see if they came out differently.  I must find it, and have a good look at it again!!  It was an interesting exercise to do!!

Comment by Ann Meyer 17 hours ago

Thank you !!  What a treasure trove.  

Comment by Lorelei Halley 18 hours ago

Ann - I do have a page on my website with sequential photos showing how to work some simple punto in aria pieces.

http://lynxlace.com/reticellaneedlelace.html#simplest205

Comment by Ann Meyer yesterday

Dear Lorelei and Elizabeth, thank you for your comments.  This is so encouraging !  And thank you Lorelei for pointing me to the Pintrest board.  I will have to start some boards myself.  This must take so much time !!  I feel so fortunate to have found you and the wonderful people on needlelacetalk !  Be safe everyone during these frightening times !  (needle work helps so much at this time).

Comment by Elizabeth Ligeti. yesterday

You are so right, Lorelei - there is no "One Correct way" to make needlelace. I do not work on a pillow - nor do I roll the pad around my finger like many of your photos show!!  I made myself a Needlelace Pillow out of an old coffee tine, - but never used it much as I did not like working on it! I use if for demonstrations to have a piece in progress pinned onto the pillow, and it sits in a little basket, so it does not roll away, - but that is all it is used for!!!!!

We each develop our own way of working,  much like doing bobbin lace, and handling the bobbins - Everyone is different!!!  Ann - go with whatever works for you.  So long as you get the stitching right - how you hold the pad or needle is entirely up to you!!!!  (I am noted for saying rather Radical things! It is the Rebel in me!!!!! :) )

Comment by Lorelei Halley yesterday

Ann - I started needlelacetalk precisely because there was almost no one who even knew what it was or how to do it. And I thought the beautiful product deserved a wider audience and more practitioners. I myself have learned a lot from our members.

Your original questions mentioned the lack of consistency among sources about how many layers of cloth in the sandwich that supports the work in process. It is a matter of personal preference and the thickness and stiffness of the fabric. Just experiment until you find a setup that works for you. The point of having more that one layer of cloth is that, when the lace is finished, you can slip a scissors between the layers and cut the basting threads that temporarily held the cordonnet/outline threads in place.

I have a pinterest board set up which shows various ways of handling work in process. I don't think there is just one right way. Again, do what works for you.

https://www.pinterest.com/lynxlacelady/needle-lace-working-setup-an...

Comment by Carolyn Wetzel on Saturday

@Ann Meyer - I just sent you a "friend" request to tell you about a needle lace class I will be teaching in North Carolina in June, if it is not cancelled due to coronavirus. I can teach you the foundation of this kind of lace. But it's a guild event so you would have to contact them to see about space in the class, etc. Details through PM if you're interested.

Comment by Ann Meyer on Saturday

Thank you so much Elizabeth Ligeti.  You all are such masters at something that seems to be so rarely taught in person.  The internet is our answer to so many things that so many of us were not taught by our mothers or aunts or grandmothers.  I could see small towns across America setting up teaching centers for the communities for needlework art and craft, including needlelace.  I have asked so many people in my community (Occoquan VA / Northern VA) and I've not met anyone who even knows anyone who does any kind needle lace.  There is a great yarn shop here, and everyone is so knowledgable, but she does not know or promote crochet lace (like Irish crochet lace).  I am so grateful for this online community and for all of your tips.  You are a treasure !

Comment by Elizabeth Ligeti. on Saturday

I enjoy the "fun" of working out how to lay the entire outline in one continuous line/thread! laying it for a piece like the beautiful one Lorelei did takes a bit of "deep thinking" !!!

Ann, - a tip that I was told - you can connect the outline threads as you go over both outline threads already laid, or pass your needle between the 2 threads, so you actually only pass over 1 thread. the one thread method I prefer, as it does not make such a bumpy join.  But - It is a personal preference, and I suggest you try both ways and see which works best for you.  It happens in All needlelaces - where outline touch or cross.

Good luck with this project. Needlelace is a lovely craft, and is open to Lots of ideas!!

Comment by Ann Meyer on Friday

Thank you, Lorelei, this information at those links are really excellent, and I have also been scouring lynxlace the past few weeks.

I do understand the difference between reticello/a and punto in aria.  I am interested in doing both, equally so, but I have a feeling I will wind up liking the latter better.  At the moment, I am pursuing instruction for both.  Thank you again.  Ann 

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