I try really really really hard to like rick rack. I guess it didn't have good memories for me. It's sort of like the 70s fabrics - they were ugly then and this time around they are better, but still kind of ugly. I like the way the "new" 70s fabrics are designed, but would not use them myself. Same with rick rack. Sometimes I really like the way it is used, but it's still unappealing to my senses and I don't use rick rack at all.