[lace] Favorite pattern
Trying hard to delurk more often! Questions like this make it easier. I thought I had already replied, but am not sure *where* I ended up sending that email. Not to the list, that's for sure! My favorite pattern (of the ones I have actually worked so far) is the Afternoon Dainty from Sandi Woods' Milanese Lace in Color (don't have the book in front of me, so not sure of the title). It was my first time working with silk and my first time working in color. Initially I had planned on making only the first one, but it was addictive and before I knew it, I had made all 4 of them. Before tackling those four dainties, I had only completed 2 pieces of Milanese lace. I'm normaly not a huge fan of color, but those four dainties spoke to me! Most challenging lace so far? Don't now. I am currently dabbling in Honiton and the fine thread makes it a challenge. I have only done the most basic of patterns so I can't say yet whether I find the lace itself challenging. Mica Upstate NY http://nomoosetoday.blogspot.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Re: Needle lace
I would like to thank all of you that responded to my question - both on and off the list. After reading all the replies, I realized that I was overanalyzing the cordonnet. Also, although the book explained how to do it, I had a hard time visualizing it and applying it to a more complex pattern. It definitely makes a lot more sense now! I can't wait to start the pattern and will make sure to post it to my blog once it's done. Mica upstate NY http://nomoosetoday.blogspot.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Needle lace
I have a question regarding needle lace, but first a quick intro. I've been lurking on this list on and off since 1995. I consider myself primarily a bobbin lace maker, but these days I seem to spend more time tatting than making bobbin lace. Recently though I've decided to take the plunge into needle lace. I am trying to teach myself from Valerie Grimwood's book. I finished the first flower, am working on the leaf motif and that's it as far as patterns go. I know that a big part of needle lace is laying down the cordonnet, and that's where I have trouble. Is there a right and a wrong way of doing it (i.e. where to start, how to lay it down so you can get as much done in 1 round as possible...)? Specifically, I am looking at the floral mat that is also shown in the book, however there are no working notes provided for that pattern. It seems like there is a huge leap going from the 2 patterns with working notes to that little mat. Or am I making too big of a deal out of this, and it will ge easier with practice? I assume that once I make more needle lace, I will figure out how to run the cordonnet so that I am not forever cutting it and adding in new threads. I would hate to reinvent the wheel if I don't have to! Also, are there any other books recommended for beginners? I also have Lovesey's book, but do not find it as good for a total beginner. Thanks in advance for any answers to my convoluted questions. I am sure I will have more questions once I actually start the pattern. Taking a leap and working on a pattern with no pattern notes is a lot more daunting than it should be! Mica Upstate NY - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
