Sue Martin

I have always loved lace and embroidery but until I gave up work about 15 years ago never had the opportunity to have a go. I went to a lace class in Farnham, Surrey run by Denise Watts and she taught me to make lace. We started with bookmarks and each new bookmark gave me a new challenge to learn. It was an excellent way to start lace making. When Denise left the area the class was taken over by Sarah Thomas, I also attended a class run by Chris Prentis. These three teachers gave me a very good grounding in lace and encouraged me to become adventurous and use colour and try different techniques.

It is impossible for me to say which lace I like the most. I enjoy making one twelfth scale lace for dolls houses and I am now learning Binche which is a great challenge. I think I have settled on Binche, Chantilly, Withof and miniature laces. Still too many I know but I cannot reduce it any more.

I have found being a member of North Downs Lace Makers a great help as the support from the other member is exceptional.

Updated: January 2014

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