Bobbin Lace: Bauble

 This is a class piece via The Lace Museum thru Zoom.     This is one of the Skill Building Workshops for Bobbin Lace.

Pattern is Magic Thread Bauble 2.3    

cKaren H Thompson. 

For this class piece, I used DMC Perle Coton #5 colors 815, 3688, 818, 733, 611, & 746.   Nice to learn using magic thread technique in place of knots for finishing.

These are two that I finished.   One on right has beads added.  One on left ends with small tassel (which may need some more fibers).   PC #5 colors DMC Blanc and DMC 210.

I started this one with PC #8 colors DMC 340 and Anchor 926.

The pattern can be made up as earrings, pendant, or hanging ornament.   

Beads or no beads.  Tassel or no tassel.   

Aside from the bobbin lace, there are other virtual education classes offered.   Needlelace, Dorset Buttons, Pattern Designing, etc.  

 

Finished

Such a challenge to photograph!

Skill-Building 4:  

Trails, Spiders, + Rose Ground Bookmark

Pattern c.Karen H Thompson 2021

DMC Col 553, No. 8  Perle Coton

Skill-Building 5:  Fun With Fans Frame pattern 

c.Karen H Thompson, 2021

Needlework:   Bent Creek 

The Little Bunny.   

 I used Sampler Threads from The Gentle Art:  

Pink Azalea, Willow, Oatmeal (blended with DMC 712), Evergreen; 

Simply Shaker Sampler Threads from The Gentle Art Harvest Basket, Grape Leaf; 

and DMC 3021.  Beads:  SJ Designs, Glass Seed Beads size 14, Color #1832

 

Skill-Building 4: Bobbin Lace Bookmark

 

Friday's Lace Session, Skill-Building 4:  

Trails, Spiders, + Rose Ground Bookmark

Pattern c.Karen H Thompson 2021

 

I used DMC Col 553, No. 8  Perle Coton.

I will finish the braids & then take out the pins. 

Pincushion progress

  I finished the bobbin lace pattern/frame.   Have it sewn to the linen.   Now to assemble into a pincushion.     I thought it would be easier to add the edge before assembly.  (see previous post)

Lace Edge:   Skill-Building 5:  Fun With Fans

Frame pattern c.Karen H Thompson, 2021

Needlework:   Bent Creek 

The Little Bunny.   

 I used Sampler Threads from The Gentle Art:  

Pink Azalea, Willow, Oatmeal (blended with DMC 712), Evergreen; 

Simply Shaker Sampler Threads from The Gentle Art Harvest Basket, Grape Leaf; 

and DMC 3021. 

 

Skill - Building continues ....

This is Skill-Building 5:  Fun With Fans

Frame pattern c.Karen H Thompson, 2021

During the session, Karen Thompson showed the participants, a pincushion with an edge of bobbin lace fans.   An a-ha moment as I remembered a Bent Creek pattern with Bunny that I stitched and hadn't finished into anything.   Also found some colorful fabric in my stash.   When I finish this bobbin lace edge, I plan to make a pincushion and add the edge --  (well, thats the plan).   I used DMC perle coton #8 colors 3823 & 3687.

 1 July 2021

 off the pillow, now to weave in the ends.

 This is the piece I started in the zoom session.   A few mistakes --- (DMC perle coton No. 8, colors 991 and 959).   

Once I found a stitched piece that would fit inside the bobbin lace frame, I started over with white card stock (photo above) and perle cotton No.8

I was asked about lace tools - not many are needed for bobbin lace.   The decorated tools I have with Autumn Leaves are from Alison Tolson.   If you sign up for virtual workshops, you will get a supply list - or you can purchase a kit with everything you need to get started.

The next Skill Building session I signed up for is to learn Trails, Spiders, and Rose Ground.   I struggled with trails in skill building 2, will practice them this week as the session is scheduled 9th of July!!  

If anyone is interested in sessions, check out the Lace Museum.    Workshops currently listed are for bobbin lace, crochet, knitting, tatting, etc.   In addition to bobbin lace sessions, I signed up for a Teneriffe workshop.

Am I still tatting?   Yes!   I have some portable projects.   Emptying shuttles (butterflys) and I continue on my edge.  I've got the pattern memorized.   (Sophie T. LaCroix:  Edging or Insertion No. 1143.     I use size 20 Lizbeth fiber.   Using Lizbeth 138 [greens] and 170 [yellows]. )      Maybe it is time to try a new pattern.   I seem to be spending a lot of time 'waiting' while my Mom visits her MDs.  She does not have internet in her apartment.   

 

Skill-Building 1

 

Skill-Building 1:  Coronet Fans + 3-Legged Spiders Session.     Pattern c. Karen H Thompson 2021

I used DMC #3348 No. 8 and DMC #340 No. 8

I plan to finish this week.   When taking classes thru the Lace Museum, participants have a link for a couple weeks to review the recording.     I find it helpful to look at it - or fast forward to specific parts.  This session had a new-to-me way to start the pins on the inside.   and the 3-leg spiders.    I continue to learn and practice!!!    

----------------  30 June 2021

I made a few mistakes on this project.   Decided to stop this piece and start a new one!

Skill-Building 2: Trails

Trails

Pattern c. Karen H Thompson, 2021

I used DMC Col 518, No. 8

Next -- Coronet Fans & 3-legged Spiders

 

Happy Trails to You ....

 

Pattern:  Trails by

c.Karen H. Thompson, 2021

I used perle coton #8

Color 518.

This session was such a challenge.

I couldn't get the left side done correctly.

After our instructor walked me thru it, pin-by-pin,

there was an 'a ha' moment.   

Hope to finish it soon.   

And the 'future' class projects are so inspiring!

Yes, I just signed up for all of them ; )

Check out the lovely classes offered by

The Lace Museum.

You might find something you like!

Crochet, Bobbin Lace, Needle Lace, etc.

Ta Da: Skill-Building 3

DONE

Nearly there ....

finished Monday morning.

Rose ground, Gimp, & Spanish Fan Lace

pattern c. Karen h Thompson, 2021.

I used perle coton #8 738, 600, 503, and 3687.     perle coton #5 color 3688.

 

Skill-Building 3

This is another session thru the Lace Museum, March 2021.

Rose ground, Gimp, & Spanish Fan Lace

Skill-Building 3 (Formerly Further Beyond the Basics)

pattern c. Karen h Thompson, 2021.

This was a challenge for me.  I found it difficult to get the sections 'right'.   I finally got the hang of it - The rose ground (the gold sections) seem easier to do now.   

I used perle coton #8 738, 600, 503, and 3687.   perle coton #5 color 3688.

There are a couple more patterns included with the session that I look forward to doing.

Since my next session (new pattern - Trails) is on Friday, 

I see I need to finish this on up!

If you haven't already --- check out Marilee Rockley's blog post!

https://yarnplayertats.blogspot.com/2021/05/spring-giveaway.html

She has a Spring Giveaway going ; )

EDITED 2 May 2021:    Dianne, the pincushion was a gift from GF Sue (does not blog).    It is a pattern by Prairie Schooler.   

 Nearly there ...