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!