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Robert, I'm sorry that happened to the lace, but I agree that you do beautiful work and we all have moments when things don't go as planned. So now she had a "design opportunity" and I'm sure it will all come out in the end.
I've just finished the top you sent me for your friend. I hope both you and your friend will like what I've added to it.