Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Point de Gaze-Inspired needle lace ornament

Here is a start:
 I like needle lace. have had a few classes from this instructor; however, it is something I've not perfected.    For this stitch sometimes my twisted stitch ends up an OYA knot.    I have to remind myself for OYA the thread is over the needle, for NL the thread is under the needle.    

This twisted stitch will grow into 3 rows -- and then a center.   Will grow up to be a needle lace wheel -- created on a ring (2 3/4" bangle) for an ornament.  Or for me, a practice piece.    The kit has a red fiber, gold-tone ring, stabilizer - which I will use on my 2nd attempt.   This is practice - argh - should look a lot better.

Daisy Wheel Ornament pattern Loretta Holzberger c.2025
Kit & instruction Loretta Holzberger.

thru Virtual EducationThe Lace Museum.



One of her books (on my shelf).   She is a much better instructor than my projects show.   Needlelace is a challenge for me as the fiber is small - using a larger fiber makes learning easier.   And still pretty (I think).




Maybe 2026 will be the year to get my NL projects out again.   Maybe use a larger pattern and fiber?   Will see.

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Meanwhile -- a tatting pattern I'd like to try:

 Yarnplayer offering pattern and video for her 
One Small Candle pattern.  
 visit her blog here &/or link to post:

I have a few tatting pieces, WIPs, too.   Maybe 2026!!

 

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