Bullion Sun

 Bullion Sun -- a few rounds of weaving, then .... colour change!   (Tutorial 06).   I used DMC Cebelia green Col. 955, No. 20.    Added DMC Cebelia pink Col. 818, No. 20.  1.25",

 Growing Collection.

 

Bullion Sun

 Another addition:  Simple Bullion Stitches.  Center - per video, also can weave 3 rounds first, then add the bullion stitches - forms cylinders.

 1.25" 20 pins.  I tried DMC Coton Perle 8.  Color 959.   Very soft fiber.  Probably will go back to using Cebelia or Flora -- I wonder how Lizbeth fibers would work ....

 Instruction via You Tube.  (Tutorial 05) Centro de Bullones Simples en un Sol Redondo.

Next, Tutorial (6):

 

Second Eyelet Sun

The 2nd Eyelet Sun created a bit different from the first one.   I used Flora 20, Col. 45.  1.5" 24 pins.

 Collection growing.

 Instructions per video .

 

 

Eyelet Sun

I'm using Cebelia size 20.  Color 210.   1.5" 24 pins.

 Back -- work from the back, after pins out, flip over.

Supplies from 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/JuinellieSol

Juinellie Sol

Tenerife Sol Lace Crafts

Pattern thru You Tube Video:

Tutorial (04):  Sol Cuadrado con Ojete Configuración de Puntada # 1

"sun with an eyelet (hole) in the center. The eyelet sun is an easy design to make and has a simple beauty. The sun is completed with a simple round of knots. If this is the first time you are watching this video, consider watching the second video on the channel so you can see the details of how to make a simple round of knots around the sun."

 This is the Eyelet Sun pattern before Knots ... awesome eyelets ... just sayin
 

Bit of tatting ...

Tatting at the DuPage Co Fair over the

week-end.   Butterflys, a daisy, couple inches added to tatted edges.   (It can be a challenge to tat with the humid weather.)  Gave some butterflys away, enjoyed talking "tatting" with fair guests, most waiting to give bobbin lace a try. 

 Three bobbin lace "try me" pillows remained busy all afternoon.

   The 'Cheerful Daisy' pattern is in this book (book cover below).  I did a quick tat & think a re-tat needed.

The ISBN 978-4-05-800660-3 belongs to the Japanese craft book はじめてでも楽しくできる タティングレース (Tatting Lace: From Basics to Arrangements) by Chiko Sugimoto, published by Gakken. 

DuPage Co Fair

 

Sol de Naranjito

 For Tutorial 03 (which has four parts) - You Tube:   I used DMC Cebelia, No. 20, Color 745. 2", 24 pins.

Naranjito Sun 

 My work space -- getting a start with the Sun Lace.

 Pulling the pins out! 

 I'm getting used to the patterns and pillow (w/pins).   My past Teneriffe Lace pieces were created on looms - so these are similar, yet unique techniques to learn.   (Tutorial on the left 1.25"  -- Tutorial on the right 2").   

The kit I purchased has everything needed.   Pillow, carry bag, scissors, threader, fiber, needle, 1" pins, patterns.   [i purchased extra patterns].

In addition - I found a few more  things useful.   Tape measure, small Clover brand clips, DMC needle threader (which holds the needle on a hook for threading), needle gripper to help get the needle thru small areas/anchoring, straight pin puller and pusher (saving my brittle nails), and a pricker for the patterns (again saving my fingers), pincushion, pin bowl -- lace making supplies in general.

The next pattern:   Tutorial 04

Soles Paso de Paso

there are tutorials in English on You Tube

Sol Lace:  Step by Step

https://www.youtube.com/@sollacestepbystep4854/playlists

 

Monarch wants wings ....

Monarch Butterfly Kit & Pattern:

Loretta Holzberger c.2022

3-session Class thru 

The Lace Museum, Virtual Education.

(https://thelacemuseum.org/marathon/)  

Getting the hang of the double buttonhole stitches on the wings.

Sol Lace

 I used Flora 20, Color 13.   Fiber made in Hungary, 100% Cotton.  18 pins, 1.25".

Patterns/instructions on You Tube:

 I use the Auto Translate feature on the CC section.   Translates Spanish to English (or many languages).

 

Supplies from 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/JuinellieSol

Juinellie Sol

Tenerife Sol Lace Crafts

I also own (and have not used yet):

 an excellent instruction book that I need to translate to read.   Probably could figure out by the photos.    I did get the patterns ready --

 

Hand Made Lace in Wheaton, IL USA

Meet the lacemakers in Wheaton, IL USA

on Saturday & Sunday:

July 25-26, 2026

12 noon - 5p.m.

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

(chapter of the I.O.L.I. International Organization of Lace)

will be at the DuPage County Fair,

Home Ec Building

held at the fairgrounds in Wheaton, Illinois. USA.

So stop by to visit, and see hand made lace

and give it a try!

Lacemakers will be inside the Home Ec building

(which is air conditioned)

Saturday + Sunday, July 25-26, 2026

from noon to 5 PM.

DuPage Co Fairgrounds Link

2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 USA

https://www.instagram.com/lacemakers_of_illinois/

 @lacemakers_of_illinois 

 

Needle lace: Monarch

 More stitches inside the wings.  I give my hands and eyes a break -- and look for the black size 80 fiber for the next steps.   Wings and body ...

Monarch Butterfly Kit & Pattern:

Loretta Holzberger c.2022

3-session Class thru 

The Lace Museum, Virtual Education.

(https://thelacemuseum.org/marathon/)

Ready to begin the dark fiber for wings.

Stay tuned.

 

Needle lace: Update on the Monarch Butterfly:

Monarch Butterfly Kit & Pattern:

Loretta Holzberger c.2022

3-session Class thru 

The Lace Museum, Virtual Education.

(https://thelacemuseum.org/marathon/)

I'm still couching some of the orange -- couch the outline, then fill in the section(s).   This is something I take breaks while creating.   Size 80 fiber (tatting thread).  Already stressing about "do I have enough fiber?".

 (close-up)

 I purchased her book and admire the butterfly and flower projects inside.  

https://thelacemuseum.org/virtual-education/

The little needlebook with the photograph -- motif is 2-strands on small grey aida fabric. 20Wx26H:   Petite Acorn c.2001 Vicki Hastings of The Cross-Eyed Cricket, Inc. 

 

Hand Made Lace

Meet the lacemakers in Wheaton, IL USA

on Saturday & Sunday:

July 25-26, 2026

12 noon - 5p.m.

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

(chapter of the I.O.L.I. International Organization of Lace)

will be at the DuPage County Fair,

Home Ec Building

held at the fairgrounds in Wheaton, Illinois. USA.

So stop by to visit, and see hand made lace

and give it a try!

Lacemakers will be inside the Home Ec building

(which is air conditioned)

Saturday + Sunday, July 25-26, 2026

from noon to 5 PM.

DuPage Co Fairgrounds Link

2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 USA

https://www.instagram.com/lacemakers_of_illinois/

 @lacemakers_of_illinois 

 Emptying shuttles (again).

 

Ta Da - all four patterns

These are my pieces, from Tatted Wrist On Line Class, pattern + instruction by

Kelli Slack ~ Kelli Slack Designs c.2023

www.kellislakdesigns.com

Previous post has practice piece pictures from patterns. 

link here.

 (To see the completed tatted pieces by designer, check out the webpage pictures:

  https://www.atwistedpicot.com/shop/p/wrist-body-strap-in-tatting?rq=pattern%20wrist )

Can also see my learning curve.   this way, that way, this size, that size, this fiber, that fiber, with beads, without beads .... LOL

Virtual Lace Events:

 

VIRTUAL CONGRESS

OIDFA 2026

https://www.oidfa.com/2026-virtual-congress/

Virtual Congress dates:  17– 28 August 2026

"There is space in the Bulgarian needlelace course and 3 of the courses will be repeated starting in September. Place your name on the waitlists.  I look forward to seeing you in August.  Don't forget to remind your friends to register!"

https://www.oidfa.com/product/oidfa-member-virtual-congress-registration/

https://www.oidfa.com/shop/

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https://thelacemuseum.org/virtual-education/

https://thelacemuseum.org/marathon/

Love Me Tender

 

 Flora 20, Color 62, Lot 201.

Lizbeth Size 20, Col. 621.  Miyuki beads - Trans Grey Iris.   

Love Me Tender pattern  c. 2023 Lillian Yeung.   Lillian Tat Lace Blog - LINK HERE. 

If you are nearby - stop in:

Elmhurst Public Library

Address: 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 USA

Saturday

July 18, 2026

10:00am

Instagram link - HERE.

L.A.C.E. - Lacemakers and Collectors Exchange

chapter of International Organizatio of Lace.

tatting SCMR size 20 vs size 10

 Top size 10, Tourmaline, Marilee Rockley's on line  / Yarnplayer's HDT.  Lower one size 20, Lizbeth.   Col. 139, Fruit Fizz

These are my pieces, which will grow up to be wrist length or necklace length -- from Tatted Wrist On Line Class, pattern + instruction by

Kelli Slack ~ Kelli Slack Designs c.2023

www.kellislakdesigns.com

Previous post has practice piece pictures from patterns.

link here.

 All my 'stuff' side-by-side.  I just need to remember the two patterns are a tad different -- I started with the swivel on the size 10.   Will attach the swivel on size 20 once finished with the 'length' which may be a mistake/challenging.   Will see when I get there.   And, there is yet another pattern for me to try - interlocking.    Pattern is available on Kelli's web site.

https://www.atwistedpicot.com/shop/p/wrist-body-strap-in-tatting?rq=strap.   Nice photographs of all the finished pieces.   Plus a GREAT picture of the interlocking one which I have not tried (yet)