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 Education, The 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!!
2 comments:
Practice will make perfect!
Hey, I was thinking of you last month. I was in Venice, our guide said "Venice is famous for lace." My ears perked up. I found a lace shop and got 3 small pieces, tatting, bobbin, and needle lace, but I couldn't afford a piece of Burano lace, that Venice is known for.
I'm following your nanduti journey too. My mom picked up some pieces in Argentina/Brazil many years ago, very interesting to look at.
Jane
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