Snake Bookmark

This is my complete bookmark
which I started at L.A.C.E. Day 2011.

Pattern by Christine Springett.

I found some cloth large enough to cover the new cookie pillow.
A real cover is in the mail!. This was ok for now.

I think I need to practice winding the bobbins - and try this again, maybe complete without the mistakes. The mistakes are so obvious.

Not bad for a first attempt.

Clover's Kanzashi Flower Maker(s)

The 6-petal flower is made with Clover's Kanzashi Flower Maker
round petal, small size

Each petal is made with the
plastic shape and strung along on the thread ...

... until you have enough petals.

The centers are to be embellished by a yo-yo or button.

I've been using a 100% Glace finish Cotton Quilting Thread
from Coats + Clark.

Once all the petals are on your thread, you can adjust the tension in between the petals.

They don't take long to make and instructions are great!

The 5-petal flower in the first photograph is
pointed petal, small size, my first attempt with flower maker.

This is what to look for in the store:

I found them at Erica's in South Bend.

L.A.C.E. Day 2011: Snake Bookmark

On Saturday, June 18th, Karol and I went to
L.A.C.E. Day in Downer's Grove, Illinois.

We took a Beginning Bobbin Lace class with
Susie Johnson and Jane O'Connor.

With wonderful instruction and demonstrations, all of the students
(except me) finished their snake.

I didn't catch on to the rhythm of the bobbins for awhile.

We took a break for lunch + enjoyed chatting with Diane, Lace-Lovin' Librarian, and members of the L.A.C.E. chapter.

Went back to our pillows + bobbins, (was so hot in that room!)
and I think it was easier for me to work the pattern
after we took a break.

Opted to un-pin before completing.

In addition to talking with Diane and Karol ....

Late in the day, was introduced to three other bloggers: Gina (blogging at Threads of a Tatting Goddess and Poems of Lace & Embroidery), Marilee (blogging at Yarn Player blog) , and Sue Anna (new to me blog Sue Anna's Blog).

If you haven't already, check out their blogs!!

As for the Illinois Lace event - job well done : ) What a friendly and knowledgeable group.
For more information, see their web site (direct link: www.lacemakersofillinois.org)

Now that the snake is off the pillow -- I'm not sure how to complete this project without the pillow, bobbins, etc.! I had found some silk pins at Erica's in South Bend. I may use some spoolies that I bought in LaPorte at House of Stitches. Perhaps with the few bobbins I have and the spoolies I can finish. I don't have much more to do.

I have a pillow - not a lace pillow, but might be good enough to finish this little thing.

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Did I mention the new things that I purchased?

The hand painted bobbin with lavender flower
is the Commemorative Bobbin
for the event.

I couldn't resist purchasing some pins at the registration area.

thx!

I'm so spoiled, I stink!

Diane,blogging as
Lace Lovin Librarian
had a giveaway & my name was chosen
for one of three tatting
shuttles pictured here.

I am the proud owner of the
one pictured above (on the left side of the photograph.)

When Karol and I
crossed paths with Diane, at L.A.C.E. Day in Illinois,
she had extra shuttles to share : ).

I chose the periwinkle blue shuttle on the right side of photo.
Now I am the proud owner of TWO shuttles created by Diane!

Her shuttles just rock.

And, if you would like the opportunity to
own one of her unique tatting shuttles ...
head over to THIS POST on her blog.

Good luck.




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The three fibers in the photograph, were purchased at L.A.C.E. Day in Illinois.

These are fibers I've never heard of - I thought the colors were lovely.

Tatting Workshop

Victorian Drop Necklace
Bead Tatting Class
by Kathy Kirchner

Had a delightful day learning new tatting
techniques ... adding BEADS!

The class was in Clarendon Hills, IL
at the Public Library.

Was interesting to use a different fiber (silk)
add beads, and make chains without the flip.

Quite a challenge to read the pattern
w/o diagram - with a lot of notes, I
think I managed to grasp the concepts
and can complete the pattern.

Enjoyed meeting + chatting with the
other students.

More classes tomorrow at Lace Day in Illinois.

I am signed up for Bobbin Lace. Keep your fingers crossed I can figure it out!

In addition to the classes, there are lace demos, lace exhibit,
and SHOPPING w/the vendors.

Hope to see you there!