Blackpixeldust (Comms OPEN.)

Hello.

So about Lace making. Its pretty hard to call yourself a professional lace maker today. Several hundred years ago, it was probably easier.
So in this context professional just means "sells their work, full time or part time."

Fine lace (delicate, filmy) takes a while to make. It's hard to get the thin threads lacemakers used.) There were lacemaker guilds to ensure quality. (More often you had a teacher/school/vendor ensure strict quality)...

#knitting #crochet #lacemaking

Mar 19 at 2:05pmWeb
Show threadBlackpixeldust (Comms OPEN.)Mar 19

The world has drastically changed from like, the 1500s in Europe.
(Lace existed in new world tribes and west African tribes though. New research.)

Making lace had always been a working class occupation (in Europe), even if respected.

I am a lacemaker. I guess I am semi professional? I do make lace and have it available in my shop.

We don't have the same quality criteria for handmade lace. However, more people can make it, which is good.

#knitting #crochet #lacemaking