Hi, Along with doing lace and other lace type things, I also do machine embroidery and just in case there are other people out there that do machine...
I went to Jeaniescraft web site and really liked the bobbins and lace in progress. I also do machine embroidery and am glad to get the patterns. Trying to get...
I just joined this group to educate myself so that I can get someone started on their way to making bobbin lace. What would someone need to get starting with...
what type of bobbin lace would you be thinking of? I only know Honiton Lace, and for that you need about 3 dozen bobbins to start with. The thread would be...
... Maybe first start with a straight strip of cloth stitch, and half stitch. Then go ahead and teach Honiton. But start with the simple figures, like a leaf...
... Oh, my, yes! Check out http://www.lacefairy.com/Lace/ID/technique.html There are lots of wonderful laces. Many people start out with Torchon, because it's...
I just took a class in Withof and wondered if I had used a heavier thread or a bigger pattern to learn from, would that have been less confusing for me. I am...
... Hi Stacy, I'm a book person so I'll head you in that direction. I learned lace from Pamela Nottingham's books. She's British and pretty much throws you in...
Boy! I didn't realize my previous post was so long--sory Otherwise 3 doz bobbins should keep a beginner happy for quite a while. The beginning sampler takes 6...
... while. The beginning sampler takes 6 pair (ok 12 or 1 doz) bobbins. I usually think of bobbins in pairs. ... Cynthia, thank you for the information. My...
Have you searched around to see if there are any lace groups in your area? Maybe there would be some, I know our group holds beginner workshops, and most...
... Excellent suggestion! Stacey, take a look at http://www.internationaloldlacers.org/chapters.html and see if you can find a chapter near you. As Nancy said,...
My morning started out pretty good until I tried to enter a new photo to my album and was told that I don't have permission to do so. What's happening here I...
I am trying to put my Hummingbird photo in my folder, but it went into Mary in NE folder instead. My tells me: "You do not have the privileges to perform...
I am trying to put my Hummingbird photo in my folder, but it went into Mary in NE folder instead. My tells me: "You do not have the privileges to perform...
I am so sorry ladies, but now I not only put my Hummingbird into someone elses folder, Mary in NE, but I have now created a new folder of my own with the same...
I looked at your humming bird and I have GOT TO GET MINE DONE!!! I have the wings left to do still. Came down with the influenza and been down for 10 days!!!...
Really lovely :) Nice job! Suzanne ... -- "Just because you hear a buzzing-noise coming from a tree doesn't mean you're going to get any honey." Eeyore ...
Hi, Marji, I am writing back in regards to the Hummingbird that I just finished and I am putting it for the group to see just in case anyone else might have ...
I am cleaning out, sold most of my linen and books on ebay but have a few Belgian lace magazines (KANT) to give away. The text is Flemish but I think you can...
... 8-) Not a problem Barbara. It's partly my fault. When I set up my album I didn't designate that only the moderator & I could add/delete photos. Now I can't...
Thanks anyway. Hey, you don't have any Withof size pins you are getting rid of? I can't seem to get them and really needed the small ones required for this...
I thought that your name sounded familiar. I just bought some thread from you. Did you sell the other batch too? I am greedy, aren't I????? Marji Beeuw van...
