Just Beyond the Basics: Holiday Edition

Pattern:  Triangular Motif

cKaren H Thompson, 2020

I used DMC perle coton No. 8.  #471 green.   The 2nd little triangle seemed easier than the first one.  Once I finished it, it went missing - and I found it this evening.   It must have attached to the cover cloth or something.   Now I'm more careful to put them in a plastic sleeve.

Pattern:  Candle [More Options]

cKaren H Thompson, 2020

This is the 3rd candle, WIP.   There are three patterns with different color options.  So, the pattern has a total of four candles.   I used DMC perle coton No. 8.  #726 yellow, #321 red.     I hope to finish this one tonight and start the fourth one soon.

Good News - there will be another bobbin lace class in January (and February) with H E A R T S.   Right?   I'm so excited.   These sessions are so helpful - it is wonderful to learn a little at a time, practice inbetween, and look forward to the next project.

 

Just Beyond the Basics: Holiday Edition (3rd post)

First Photograph:Pattern:  Candle [More Options]

cKaren H Thompson, 2020

I completed my 2nd candle (on the rt).   There are three patterns with different color options.  So, the pattern has a total of four candles.   I used DMC perle coton No. 8.  #726 yellow, #321 red.

Second Photograph:

Pattern:  Triangular Motif

cKaren H Thompson, 2020

I used DMC perle coton No. 8.  #580 green.

During our session, we learned how to finish our candle 'flames' AND for the triangular motif, (holiday tree), turn a corner and join the shape together!   We also used a few of our lace tools, horseshoe - pin pusher and pin puller.   Nice to have a loaded toolbox.    And the green tree has errors; however, I learned a lot and plan to make another one soon.   

Better image of the

horseshoe - It is used to keep the fibers

from catching on pins as you turn corners.

If you are interested in learning, the Lace Museum is offering more workshops.   Last time I looked, there were turkish needle lace, beginning tatting, irish crochet,  needle lace, beginning bobbin lace.   Link HERE. 

I've learned a lot in the sessions I signed up for.   And, I look forward to the next workshop!   There are always things to learn!

 

Just Beyond the Basics: Holiday Edition (2nd post)

Pattern:  Fans and Spiders, Holiday Version

c. Karen H Thompson, 2020

I used DMC coton perle No 8.  #580 (green) and #600 (pink).

The lesson was on creating a 'spider' and 'fans' - our instructor provides excellent patterns and instructions.   During the zoom class time, excellent demonstrations and encouragement.

There are wonderful classes available thru the Lace Museum.

link HERE.

Pattern:  Candle

c Karen H Thompson, 2020

This is my 2nd Candle project in progress.   I used the same perle coton DMC No. 8 as the previous candle I created.   #726 (yellow) and #321 (red).

Our next session will be 

a shape where we learn to

'turn a corner' and 'how to make a sewing and how to join'

 

Just Beyond the Basics: Holiday Edition

 

These are two of my bobbin lace projects   

from zoom workshops offered thru the Lace Museum.

 Just Beyond the Basics, Holiday Edition with Karen H Thompson.

Pattern:  Fans and Spiders

cKaren H Thompson, 2020

I used DMC cotton perle No. 8.   Colors 600 (pink) 471 (green).   I probably should have used the green in the 'fan' sections instead of making an outline.   Maybe next time.   This is sample made during our zoom lesson - I plan to start over and make the entire pattern soon.

Candle Pattern:  cKaren H Thompson, 2020

adaptation from C.Springett pattern

I used DMC cotton perle No. 8.   Colors 726 (yellow) + 321 (red).