Monday, May 27, 2013

Bones for Lace

Received this lovely card of bobbins fanned out for lace-making. Susan explained that bones are purchased at the butchers, boiled, then carved into these intricate shapes. I somehow doubt I would ever make it as a lacemaker, as I an abject failure at crochet. Knitting, I can do. But I can only knit socks.