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, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]