Leccion #5: Sol de Naranjito

Lessons 1-5

DMC Perle 8, Col. 666

 

Tejido de Soles

Sandra I. Rodriguez Martinez

Etsy:  Puerto Rico Lace

@puertoricolace

 

Leccion #4: Fan Blade Sun

I used Sue Spargo fiber

 Eleganza Perle #8, Col. EZ09

 

Tejido de Soles

Sandra I. Rodriguez Martinez

Etsy:  Puerto Rico Lace

@puertoricolace

 

Leccion #3: Square Sun w/4 Leaves

Sue Spargo Eleganza Perle #8

Col. EZ30

Lovely fiber for this pattern.

 

Tejido de Soles

Sandra I. Rodriguez Martinez

Etsy:  Puerto Rico Lace

@puertoricolace

Leccion #2: Small Sun w/6 Leaves

Winner.   I used

Sue Spargo

Eleganza Perle #8, Col. EZ14

Oh my stars - this fiber was perfect

with this pattern.

 My set up.

As this is a spool, I used my Button Station to prevent it rolling around!   

 

Tejido de Soles

Sandra I. Rodriguez Martinez

Etsy:  Puerto Rico Lace

@puertoricolace

More info on Sue Spargo fiber:

https://www.suespargo.com/shop/category/embroidery-threads-eleganza-perle-cotton-sue-spargo-169

 

Leccion #2: Small Sun w/6 Leaves

I used DMC Perle 8

Color 8.

When I was hiding fiber, it tightened up the 'leaves'

I'm going to try again - -

  

Link HERE to ETSY store.

I plan to try Valdani 12 -- and I also 

have some Sue Spargo Perle 8.  Or, may go back to 

DMC Cebelia 20.   [I really miss being able to purchase the Cebelia in colors]

 

Leccion #1: Sun Weaving

Small 4-Leaf Sun

 

Blue:  DMC Perle 12, Col. 932

Yellow:  DMC Perle 8, Col. 444

Rust:  DMC Perle 12, Col. 356

 

Tejido de Soles

Sandra I. Rodriguez Martinez

Etsy:  Puerto Rico Lace

@puertoricolace

 

OIDFA Alençon Needlelace Kit

  Picked up our mail at the post office -- Oh my Stars.   This is the kit for Alençon  "The Discovery of Needlelace in Alençon" course.   I was on the waiting list for her course taught during 2026 Congress. The Instructor, Charlène Poret is repeating the Sessions, held q o week.   

Gobsmacked by the Top Notch kit.  Everything needed (except your own scissors.  And even a special box to house the pieces.