The biggest piece I have done as in the most bobbins is still under wraps at the moment. The biggest piece size-wise would have to be the 160 cm long scarf I completed last year in Thai silk from one of the Dutch books...cannot put my hands on it right now. The most difficult piece was a Barbara Underwood workshop piece...my skill level was well below that required for the workshop, and there are plenty of mistakes, but it is still my favourite piece. The most challenging was the collar I designed for the 2012 Triennial Awards in Australia. The piece was based on the Dorethea McKellar poem "My Country" and getting the threads to do what I wanted was a challenge. Due to the 'mistakes', I almost did not send it, but my group of ladies convinced me that after all the work, I should...it won the bobbin lace section, which still surprises me. I must admit, after seeing it displayed on Louise Colgan's shoulders in photos late last year, I have now worn it several times and am liking it much better lol Back to lurkdom for now...life is just too hectic at the moment - said coming to the end of 9 weeks off work :(
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