Stitches of Life II

Monday, March 16, 2026

Tatting Plus Knotted Lace --

So awesome to learn combining techniques.

Preparing for Sonata of Laces session/class ~ Combines Tatting

and Mediterranean Knotted Lace~

Pattern + Instruction

by Kelli Slack Designs c.2025

I filled in my Lace Bingo card and emailed to Kelli Slack.

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Details --- at A Td Picot site.

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Prep for upcoming Nanduti Medallion:

Preparing for the next sessions of Nanduti thru the Lace Museum's virtual education classes. This series of classes will be on a larger frame and fabric. Nanduti Medallion pattern taught by Dawn Loving. I prepared 2 pieces of muslin fabric and used DMC Baroque Crochet Cotton to lace onto the frame.

Nanduti Lace is a traditional Paraguayan lace:

I am still working on patterns from past sessions. I pulled them out last night and was amazed at how delicate they look (as WIPs). It is a lot to learn (for me), even with an excellent instructor! Perhaps this larger pattern will be easier to navigate. And the sessions will be q o week instead of weekly.

So, I have some time to put in more fiber - before the next sessions start in April.

I could not participate in these sessions without the support of my DH -- he knows how engrossed I get with textile art, community art projects, and learning new techniques. Hours pass and I'm still at it into the wee hours of the morning. PLUS, grateful to friends who have extra fibers in their stash to gift me - and organic beeswa from my girlfriend's spouse (from his bee hives).

I filled in my Lace Bingo card and emailed to Kelli Slack.

Did you complete one?

Let's Play Bingo:

Get your card(s) submitted!

Details --- at A Td Picot site.

Community Lace Project

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Spring

(We are grateful. The storms in our area were south of us & we have no damage.)

Had this out at the public library & didn't get much weaving accomplished. Did not find any mistakes tho ...

The kit has fiber; however, I'm using Lizbeth, Size 20, Col. 159 & Col. 646 -- the kit comes with white fiber to complete four patterns.

Traditional Teneriffe Lace Patterns.

Pattern 2: Spinning Star

c.2019 Heirloom Arts

Joan Brash kit & instructions.

Kit includes custom loom, needle, fiber, + four patterns/instructions.

This is an incredible book. 82 pages - and spiral edge. Clear diagrams & lovely projects. Charming cover!

I have had our 16mo old granddaughter here q o week. Wow. Never a dull moment! Lots of closed doors, putting things higher up! Overtired once she is back home. She will be back here on the 23rd. Not much tatting to report. Did manage one angel wing -- and will launch the 2nd wing! One day I will have a completed angel.

Lizbeth 20, Col. 601 and 11/0 Glass Seed Beads.

3 D Angel pattern & instruction

c. 2024 Patti Duff

from 2025 I.O.L.I. Convention 2025

IOLI Dallas