OIDFA Alençon course: The Discovery of Needlelace in Alençon

OIDFA Alençon session one:  "The Discovery of Needlelace in Alençon".   OIDFA Virtual 2026 Congress. The Instructor (and kit):  Charlène Poret.

Using DMC BLANC No. 100

Cordonnet Special.   

https://www.homofaber.com/en/artisans/charlne-poret-lacemaking-france

 

OIDFA Alençon Needlelace Kit

  Picked up our mail at the post office -- Oh my Stars.   This is the kit for Alençon  "The Discovery of Needlelace in Alençon" course.   I was on the waiting list for her course taught during 2026 Congress. The Instructor, Charlène Poret is repeating the Sessions, held q o week.   

Gobsmacked by the Top Notch kit.  Everything needed (except your own scissors.  And even a special box to house the pieces.

 

OIDFA

First session of the

Bulgarian Needlelace Improvisation course

Bistra Pisancheva, Instructor

Bulgaria

https://www.oidfa.com/

I used Olympus Crochet Coton No. 40

Colors 541 - yellow

254 - green

132 - rose and

126 - pink

 Plus: Olympus Tatting lace yarn (thin) T503 pink

Second session - wow!

An inspiration.   A gallery of Bulgarian creative lace.

 Learned a couple new ways to start.

Once the video is available I'll go thru it slower and figure out the 'round' flower shape.   Plus, creating shapes ie oak leaves.   Blue fiber is Olympus Crochet Cotton No. 40, 383.  Also, Olympus Tatting lace yarn (Medium), T207.   

Nice that the videos are available.  

 Pieces back from the last congress in Bulgaria.  OIDFA National Stand: USA "My Lace Connections - Around the World" art project / display.  Stunning displays from participating countries -- wanna peek:

https://www.oidfa.com/2025-national-stands/

 Creating the knotted lace basic techniques is important.   Once confident, can improvise.

I was on the waiting list for The Discovery of Needlelace in Alencon, instructor Charlene Poret, France.  Those sessions will be in September and October (via zoom)