I was so excited to discover that I have that book!!! Now to give the pattern a try. Any suggestions on how to begin would be very much accepted. How many...
I used 7 pairs and Finca 30 but I believe that thread was too thin probably should have used something thicker. Is there nothing in the book to suggest which...
like you all, I was curious to know if I'd this wonderful pattern ,I finally found it in 50 new bobbin lace patterns ... anf about the thread size ...on...
Yep that thread size sounds about right :) thanks for the info I will write that on my pattern if I decide to do it again. Suzanne ... -- "Just because you...
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Does size 80 tatting thread come even close to the right size thread? I am not very educated when it comes to the right size of thread. When someone, like...
Thanks for the tips, especially about the sewings and non-spangled bobbins. I have no problem with sewings but need to be reminded about the bobbins better...
60/3 linen is about the size of Bockens 40, Pella 50/3 or Fresia 40. For cotton that is about the same size as 24/3 Brok and DMC Cordonnet Special 50. Suzanne...
Hi everyone and especially Suzanne, Thank You. I received my bobbins today along with a beautiful little pin cushion with lace on the top. They are all very...
That is ok *smile* I found some very pretty beads that matched your bobbins perfectly and I spangled them right away. I actually posted a picture of them...
Hi Everyone! I'm excited to find a bobbin lace group! I know nothing about bobbin lace making - YET! I'm taking a class this coming Saturday, and I can ...
Welcome Joni I am sure you will have a great time on Saturday. Just remember that lace making can become addictive so you have to learn not to worry about the ...
... I am a beginning to bobbin lace making, I started about 1 month ago. It is lots of fun. Be patient with yourself when you have a hard time remember how to...
You'll love it!! I'm sure :-))) Stephanie (Netherlands, 50 years, lacing since1992 and instantly addicted :-))) ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
Thank goodness this matter has been cleared up. For all to know, if ever there if a problem please email me, and then give me 24 hours to reply. Unless I know...
Prepare yourself ! you are to be a bad case of lace addiction and it's much worse than tobacco when it comes to giving up .. but much better for your lungs...
Hiya all. I am having fun trying to learn how to make lace from a book, the internet tutorials and pillow and bobbins i got at a fleamarket. So far I am doing...
Well, I survived my first Bobbin-Lace Class! I can't believe how wore out I was - the class was from 9:00 - 4:00 with a break for lunch. First we did a...
Dear Joni, Well done! I can't believe that this was your first lesson. You are doing very well. Were do you have these lessons? Are you in the USA? May your...
Hi Joni, WOW I am impressed!! I have worked for 8 hrs on a simple 12 bobbin braid. I had 2 complete things and found a mistake wayyyyyyyy back at the...
that's why lace is so "relaxing" : you have to pay so much attention to what you're doing that you completely forget about the outside world (and your aching...
So true so true, but after a while it becomes like knitting intricate patterns - you can tell by your work what you are up to. That is the danger though -...
Thanks everyone! I'm really happy with the way it turned out, but I have a LOT left to learn! Christa, I am in the USA - in Iowa to be exact. My LNS...
Hello all, It's been a long time since I have posted...... I would like to welcome the newbies to the groups, it's nice to see new faces! It's exciting to hear...
