Saturday, November 14, 2026

"Tatted Motif"


Many years ago, I attended a tatting class in Illinois
(June 2013) - Perhaps on their L.A.C.E. Day  (using yellow size 40 fiber).  Taught by Dianna Smith - it was a tatted motif design that could be "applied many ways".   With an outter tatted edge.
I came across it this week - and like the ease of the motif and the delightful way Dianna connected them together in diamond shapes.   
Last night, I used Lizbeth size 20, Col. 621 (pink) + so far have four attached (center).   I think the 16 piece one would be pretty --







 

Wednesday, November 04, 2026

Teneriffe Lace Simple Knotted Ornament


Front and Back


DMC perle cotons - Colors 321, 700, blanc --- I want to give this another go with blanc or ecru fiber


Teneriffe Lace
Simple Knotted Ornament

Kit + Instruction


 

Saturday, October 31, 2026

pretty

 need to finish in the ends -- probaby dot of glue on the knots -- may try this one again in white or ecru fiber


Teneriffe Lace
Simple Knotted Ornament

Kit + Instruction

 

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

OIDFA: The Discovery of Needlelace in Alençon




 OIDFA Alençon session:  "The Discovery of Needlelace in Alençon".   OIDFA Virtual 2026 Congress. The Instructor (and kit):  Charlène Poret.    Added the (e.) "cute" stitch and the (b.) holed stitch around the center square (mesh).  Diamond fillings in remaining rectangles.

Monday, October 26, 2026

OIDFA: "The Discovery of Needlelace in Alençon"


 OIDFA Alençon session Three (incomplete -- work in progress, a few more stitches to add:  "The Discovery of Needlelace in Alençon".   OIDFA Virtual 2026 Congress. The Instructor (and kit):  Charlène Poret.    Added the (e.) "cute" stitch and the (b.) holed stitch around the center square (mesh).


Using DMC BLANC No. 100
Cordonnet Special.   


 Another rectangle filled in.   (f.) Diamond.  I'm thinking to add another pattern -- possible two of the simple fillings to create open areas - forming diamond shape.    Fourth / Final Class on Tuesday morning.



Tuesday, October 13, 2026

OIDFA: The Discovery of Needlelace in Alençon


OIDFA Alençon session Two:  "The Discovery of Needlelace in Alençon".   OIDFA Virtual 2026 Congress. The Instructor (and kit):  Charlène Poret.

Using DMC BLANC No. 100
Cordonnet Special.   

(a.)  Filling with Doors.
(b.)  Clear Gauze


 

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