Lace Samples

Once again, it is time to empty 

the little bits of fiber left on the shuttles

to be attached to Lafayette Lacemakers, Inc.,  

business cards.

The cards are available

during lace making demonstrations.

The next demonstration

will be at the annual Feast of the Hunters' Moon.

October 5-6, 2024

 

Fort Ouiatenon 

2129 So. River Road

West Lafayette, IN 47906

Stop by our tent and

say hello!!!

Location 104 on the map.

You are welcome

to come to monthly chapter meetings --

The Arts Federation - TAF

638 North Street 

Lafayette, IN USA 47901

and/or become a

chapter Member.

2nd Saturday of each month 9am-12noon

[except Oct & Dec].

 

E25 Extract Me Pumpkin

E25 Extract Me Pumpkin

by Julie Myers c.Sep 2022

I used Lizbeth Size 20, Color 684 (green) and

Double Wound Lizbeth Size 80, Color 100 / Size 40, Color 136

HWT - Hand Wound Thread

August Monthly Challenge

Endrucks 1920 Project

 

Lace Display, Orland Park, IL USA

 

Summertime Sunflowers

EDITED

This was a zoom class

thru the Lace Museum, which I set aside,

and kind of forgot about - -

Sunflower Teneriffe Lace Kit by Joan Brash.

This teneriffe pattern / Kit uses beads and fibers.

 Do you see the beads?

In addition to the Teneriffe Sunflower,

I've started a Needle Lace Sunflower, too

thru the Lace Museum ... next zoom session/video on Tuesday.

Sunflowers are a GREAT theme

for the summer sessions via the Lace Museum virtual education.  I have a few patterns and kits ...

This was the first sunflower, of the summer, that I've completed:

 Class instruction and pattern by Kelli Slack.  Link:  Sunflowers at the Twisted Picot.   

I have a few sunflowers to create -- I have a Spangles kit - beaded lace bobbin.   

(photo from their web site Spangles)

Karen Smock has a class coming up, Sunflower on a small Grapevine wreath.  Earlier this year she had a lovely earring/necklace set, Zwirnknopf Sunflower Buttons - which I will enjoy making.   

Also, I came accross the Endruck's Happy Sunflowers, LINK HERE.   (tatting)    Should be fun.

I'm looking forward to see the new class offerings 

for Winter : )

 

 

Tatted edges

These are the edges I use for lacemaking demonstrations.

A simple ring and chain -- simple split ring edges.  

Patterns on the Lafayette Lacemakers blog - Link HERE.

Ring & Chain - Lizbeth size 20, Col. 684 / Flora 20 - Color 201.  

Split Ring edge - Lizbeth size 20, Col. 661

Pattern:  Sophie T. LaCroix, 1143, Old and New Designs in Tatting--Book No. 11.

I'm using Lizbeth size 20, colors 170 & 138.  It is over 24" long.

[Helping Hands Newsletter Vol 20, Issue 3 - Fall 2012]

This edge is not difficult, once you get the pattern going.

And colorful!

Lizbeth size 20, Color 161.  

Pattern:  Plate 21-Insertion, Anne Orr in the Tatting Book No 13

[Helping Hands Newsletter Vol 32, Issue 2 - Spring/Summer 2024]

I find the wooden edge keepers keep my tatting from tangling up.  I tend to tat a little bit here and there, so nice to tuck in a bag and carry along.

Lace Edging Keeper from Twisted Picot, Link HERE.

 

Anne Orr: Plate 21 -- Insertion

I'm using Lizbeth Size 20, Col. 161

 

I've had this issue of The Bulletin, International Organization of Lace publication -- Dated Spring 2012.  I always admired the cover - and thought the lace edge so pretty.   On my list to "tat" someday when I found the pattern.

  

And, then the Helping Hands Newsletter arrives in the mail, 

from Handy Hands.   

Inside the newsletter is the Anne Orr pattern!!!  

"PLATE 21 -- Insertion"

-----------------------------------

Lace Edging Keeper can be

found here - Twisted Picot

Gone Fishin'

Pattern:  A Shoal of Fish by Alexandra Stillwell

I used DMC Perle No. 8, Colors:  368, 704, 991, 340, 554, 799 + beads from my stash.

pdf HERE.

Link HERE. Alexandra Stillwell Books

Endrucks 1920 Project

Monthly Challenge.

Endrucks pattern #43 reworked

by Maria Grazia.  

I used Yarnplayer's HDT Parakeet, size 20

and Lizbeth size 20, Color 170.

Endrucks 1920 Project Facebook Group. Link HERE.

Muskaan's T I P S blog, link HERE.

Marilee Rockley:

Yarnplayer's Etsy store, link HERE.

Yarnplayer's tatting blog, link HERE.

 

Tatting with Copper Wire

 

Delica beads, tatted pieces with wire.

A free form, tatting with wire.

Inspiration from:

Zoom session available from

The Lace Museum, Virtual Education.

Instructor:   Kelli Slack

Tatting with Copper Wire

by Carolyn Regnier

Tatting with Copper Wire

  

Delica beads and a couple of tatted pieces with wire.

A free form, tatting with wire.

Inspiration from:

Tatting with Copper Wire by Carolyn Regnier

Zoom session available from

The Lace Museum, Virtual Education.

Instructor:   Kelli Slack

Tatting: some of my pieces

 Shoal of Fish 

Pattern by Alexandra Stillwell

I put this together

for the DuPage County Fair.

Lace making demonstrations continue

Sunday until 3pm.

Link Here - Fair

(previous post for more info)

 

Going to the Fair?

 

Thursday - Sunday

July 25-28, 2024

12 noon - 5p.m. (7/25-27)

12 noon - 3p.m. (7/28)

The L.A.C.E. Lacemakers and Collectors Exchange Guild

will be at the DuPage County Fair, Home Ec Building

held at the fairgrounds in Wheaton, Illinois. USA

President, Malinda, says L.A.C.E. members will staff a booth in the Home Ec building (which is air conditioned)

Thursday through Sunday, July 25-28, 2024 from noon to 5 PM.

So stop by and see what is on their pillows

Thursday-Sunday - This week end.

DuPage Co Fairgrounds Link

2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL 60187

"Lace Around the World" display in Orland Park, IL USA

July-August:
L.A.C.E. Lacemakers and Collectors Exchange: Group Show

"Lace Around the World" exhibit is up and ready to view at the Orland Park Library (Display Information). Stop by the library at Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462.

Orland Park Public Library link (Spotlight on Display)

L.A.C.E. Lacemakers Facebook Page link.

L.A.C.E. website Link here.

There is a LOT of lace to view!!

So lovely ....

Such a beautiful tatted piece!

 

Swallowtails have arrived ....

 

Beaded Lace Bobbin completed & Congrats to Battatter!!!

Contrats to Carol - check out her fair entries on her blog post:

https://battatter.blogspot.com/

 A challenge to roll the beads and sew on to the lace bobbin.   Pretty -- I purchased a 2nd bobbin and do not have enough beads for a "pair".   

It looks like Fire Mountain Beads & Gems sells the 11/0 Delica beads, temporary out of stock in the color needed, so will be able to purchase more beads and make the 2nd bobbin.   I have more kits for bobbins, thinking to count out the beads to see if there are more beads needed for "pairs".  They are easy to string and fun to make.

Pattern:  Ivy Leaves.   Lace Bobbin Kit by Spangles.

 Photo of Pattern - Ivy Leaves, before I wrapped on the bobbin for sewing.   Such a perfect fit.   Spangles - LINK HERE.

www.spangles4beads.co.uk

 

Beading my bobbins ....

 When I purchased the

kit - I wasn't sure how this would turn out.   I have a few rows to add - then will sew beads to the lace bobbin.  Kit is supposed to have enough supplies for two bobbins.   

So, I purchased the kit and a matching lace bobbin.   Now, counting all the beads, comparing with the pattern ... I will not have enough beads for a 'pair'.   Very disappointing.

This is the kit 

Ivy Leaves pattern

Company is Spangles

www.spangles4beads.co.uk

Tatting: Comparing fiber sizes

Blue Square Motif - Size 80 (lost label)

Dark Red Butterfly - Size 20, Lizbeth color 670

Round Motif - Size 40:   Lizbeth color 622

My trial(s) were created by me - to find a finer fiber that I could tat in order to complete a button.   Usually, I choose a size 20 fiber.   Wanted to try finer fibers.  I found the size 80 a challenge to control.    The 40 was easier for me to manage.   I wanted to tat a small motif and apply it to a covered button.   (without it looking clumsy.)

Pattern/Video for blue square motif:

Needles and Beads Sweet as Can Be Blog link HERE

Motif #54 from

Mini Tats, 69 Petite Motifs by Patti Duff.

Butterfly pattern given to me 

by my friend Carolyn R.

 

Motif #54

I used Lizbeth size 40, Color 622.

Pattern from: