Thursday, August 20, 2026

"Hana-Ami" flower loom

 I own a flower loom (Clover Art No. 3146), saw their pattern on web site (https://clover.co.jp/) for Nanduti with the square.   They also have teneriffe patterns for the round piece.   Noticed the patterns use a huck needle (not the plastic one that comes with the loom).

So far, the loom is ok to use.  It is nice to see both sides of the needle weaving -- tho, the pegs can get in the way 
(I'm used to foam looms, wooden looms, lace pillow where the pins are pushed in--or sewn spokes on fabric).

I'm using DMC coton perle 5, col. 602 - start.
changing to col. 742 next for the rest of the petals.
Edge knotting w/ DMC No. 8, Col. 959.  

 Tradition: the work you see is the BACK of the project.   Once off the loom, turn it over to the front.



 

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

design: kukka tatting




 The pkg. has three patterns. (79-877)
 Says "design:  kukka tatting".
I used '40" - mocha color.
79-540/D




 

Saturday, August 15, 2026

A completed Fan ....


Fan (PeeWee size) sticks created by John L. Aebi
w/Avoire wood.

[Aebi's Woodworking - Lafayette, IN]

Pattern c. C.Regnier 02/2011
(Lace Dobes)

I used Lizbeth 40, Color 704
Blue Beads from stash.

P.S.  Internet is currently working -- still no power since the storms came thru Tuesday.   Supposed to be restored by this coming Tuesday or Saturday    : (




 

"I'm a Lacemaker today!"

 Saturday's hand made lace making 
in Michigan City, Indiana at the Lubeznic Arts Festival.  
 Demo + Hands On participation.

I think we all had a good time ; )
Lots of new people celebrating.
"I'm a Lacemaker today!"

Several adults + children gave the sampler a try:






 DuPage Co Fair Lace Demo in July:
 Several on the bobbin lace pillows (photo during our set-up) -- I stuck to tatting!!!
 
 












 

Sunday, August 09, 2026

Off the wheel:




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

https://teneriffelacekits.com/index.php

c.2019 Heirloom Arts
Joan Brash kit & instructions.  

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


 

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