I started lacemaking in 1975 with Alexandra Stillwell, and rapidly became addicted. In the early 1980's I was asked by a few friends if a lace making class could be started. This became two classes when some members of the local Girls Brigade asked if they could learn to make lace for some of their badgework.
The teaching continued until about 1986 when it stopped because I was offered a job I couldn’t refuse, in a bookshop, working very happily there until 1990 when Mainly Lace was set up and the lace making business became a full time occupation.
