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.

 

Sashiko Coaster Kit

 Sashiko Class taught by

Kelli Slack.    Coaster(s) Kit -  Olympus kit 265.

 

Ñandutí

Ñandutí created on a Clover "Hana-Ami" Flower Loom.

Art No. 3146

https://clover-usa.com/products/hana-ami-flower-loom

Clover website link.

This piece:

3.5" x 3.5" - 32 pegs.

I used DMC Coton Perle 5

Col. 602 (pink)

Col. 742 (yellow-orange)

Col. 517 (blue)

The Clover web site has patterns:

Teneriffe Lace 

Nanduti Square

"Hana-Ami" Flower Loom - Product Info.

OIDFA Virtual Congress 2026

 Created following the 3rd session (of four).  It is a leaf with three sides, metallic fiber.  

  Bulgarian Needlelace Improvisation course

Bistra Pisancheva, Instructor

Bulgaria

https://www.oidfa.com/

  T412 - Olympus Tatting Lace Yarn (Lame).  100% Polyester.

I didn't find time for the another 2-sided leaf - which I look forward to creating.