Silk Sampler Pattern Testing
I created a three-panel geometric design for an XL lace project. To test my pattern, I will work it at “normal” lace scale in silk. Why silk? I love the […]
Tag: Bobbin Lace
Grocery Bag Sampler Complete
I am glad I got the opportunity to revisit grocery bag lace. Before, I dismissed it in my mind, because of the frustrating quality of not keeping twists. Now, with […]
Grocery Bag Sampler
It is time to revisit the grocery bag – bobbin lace concept. I was approached about the possibility of a big project, but can’t reveal anything yet. I need to […]
Paper Or…
The plastic bag piece is finally finished and it has a name: “Paper or…” Just to be clear for those who may not get the name: When groceries were being […]
MET Lace Viewing
My family took a trip to New York and DC. It was filled with visiting as many places as we could. One of those for me was going to the […]
Binche Lace Class
Binche is a dense, but fine lace that came from Belgium. The detailed pattern of perfume bottles was designed by the amazing teacher of the class, Kumiko Nakazaki. Her patterns […]
XL Bobbin Lace 2
Looking back at my previous posts about the grocery bag lace, I don’t think I talked about the goal. I mentioned I wanted this piece to live in a park. […]
XL Bobbin Lace 1
Finally ready to make bobbin lace with the peg board and plarn. Oh, did I mention I designed a pattern too? I am part of The Adventurous Lacemakers (TAL) group, […]
Making Plarn
My plan is to install the finished bobbin lace in a nearby park, so I need something that will hold up outside. The bobbin lace making material I chose was […]
Peg Board Panels
Making peg boards for my XL bobbin lace was an interesting process. Since there will be two boards, I had to figure out the positioning of the holes, so moving […]