Artfully Unraveling the World of Lace

Exploring Lace in a Modern Era of Creativity.

DAM Center 3

This is a spot I had to rework a few times on the “normal” sized, silk pattern tester. I wanted it to look fairly seamless when the diamond-shaped trail went […]

DAM Center 2

So much half-stitch lace – about 9 feet of it. I am happy to finally get into the lace design of the center panel. Thankfully, since I spent a lot […]

DAM Center Panel 1

I am proud to reveal I will exhibit my lace work at the Denver Art Museum. It is an amazing accomplishment and I can hardly believe it! I begin installing […]

Silk Sampler Framed

I fell in love with this frame when I saw it on someone’s lawn at a yard sale, about a decade ago. It oozes beauty and interest. The frame has […]

Silk Sampler Center Again

As it turns out, the “powers that be” also want the silk pattern test of the extra large lace. Even if I re-pin the center panel, it will not look […]

Lace Works Denver Art Museum Opening

Join Cajah Reed in celebrating the installation of her lace works titled: Pickup at Store #5, on display at the Denver Art Museum. Her three-piece exhibition contains: Sunday, October 1, […]

Silk Sampler Right Complete

Another panel complete! Now I have a set of three panels, and I know the design looks good. There were a few areas in the center panel that needed adjustment, […]

Silk Sampler Left Panel Complete

When compared to the center panel, the left side was VERY easy to finish. There weren’t any complicated stitches and the lace was quite narrow. Of course, this means less […]

Silk Sampler Center Panel Complete

I learned a lot from the pattern sampler. Taking notes and adjusting the extra large lace pattern has made this process invaluable. I’ve found it is important to work the […]

Silk Sampler Center Panel

The pattern seems to be going well, but I am REALLY glad I made a sample. There are some areas that I needed to figure out the best way of […]