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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Needle Lace Heart Design
I’ve always been fascinated with needle lace, but had limited experience with the technique. When I saw Maggie Hensel Brown’s discussion panel on the Doily Free Zone, I was hooked. […]
Rose Design Continued
I am happy with my decision to use black thread throughout the design and a red gimp (thicker thread). Having the red go beyond the gimp looked messy to me. […]
Rose Bobbin Lace
I am working on the cloth stitch trails lesson with The Adventurous Lacemakers group. I normally create geometric (perfectly symmetrical) patterns, so this is far from my normal design abilities. […]
Fox Bobbin Lace Pattern #3
This is the one!! I love the final pattern and the finishing turned out great. A couple of points: I simplified the pattern so the fox shape could be the […]
Luz Bobbin Lace Pattern
I found an absolutely beautiful bobbin lace pattern on Etsy. Myrtle and Eve, the Etsy seller, has multiple patterns – even miniature ones. I’ve made this several times now, using […]
Fox Bobbin Lace #2
I remade the fox pattern. It turned out better this time, but I am still not happy with the pattern. Time to try again. I cut the wooden spindle off […]