..it was our little lace group's get together day today...and so my Friday night was spent getting something ready to work on...it may not look like much but it does take its time..(I was also somewhat distracted by the Rugby League game that was on TV, but at least my team won)..
I found a pattern for a rectangular table mat, and this will be the first time I am going to try something like this..here is the photo from the magazine..I just hope mine will look something like it!!!
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| This is the photo from the magazine of what it should look like (one day!!)... |
Firstly, though, I wanted to see if the thread I was using was OK for it and I also wanted to practice a few of the stitches..so I wound some bobbins and prepared a part of the pattern which meant I had to prick all the holes where the pins will eventually go... there were lots of dots to prick with a needle gadget that I have..
And so with preparation done, I was all ready, today, to start on the practice piece...and as I said, for the amount of time I spent it doesn't look like much...and with the other things I have on the go it will take time....
Daylight saving ends here tonight..it has been so dark in the mornings so we will have a little more light then for a little while, but I am not looking forward to the earlier nights..and the weather has certainly cooled down the last few days..it felt like it was only about 13 degrees celsius yesterday and I found it hard to try and get warm last night even with the heat pump on...winter must be just around the corner...
Oh My goodness Lyn... that is such a beautiful project to be working on... I'm looking forward to watching it grow...
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I am in awe - bobbin lace is so intricate. It doesn't matter how longit takes, it will be amazing when it's finished :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful. Will be watching for progress as you go along with this one.
ReplyDeleteI will enjoy watching your progress.....I think I would end up in knots.
ReplyDeleteThe work looks complex and beautiful. You must have a wonderful store of patience.
ReplyDeleteWow that's just so beautiful and worth the time it takes.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly does take a lot of time to set up your lace project. I am awe of folk who can do lace work...
ReplyDeleteI agree, you must have a lot of patience for lace work. I can't wait to see more of your mat. Please show us what you get done next month.
ReplyDeleteLooks like it will be beautiful when finished. Can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteI will be waiting to see how your project progress.
ReplyDeleteI would LoVe to see this in person... as it looks wonderful! Thanks for your company at FNWF too! :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see some more progress pic's on this,just lovely :) Barb.
ReplyDeleteLooks good, Lyn. Must see in person sometime,it looks fascinating.
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Wow Lyn, it DOES look like a lot, with all those little wooden 'pins'?!.....especially to the uninitiated!!!! Look forward to seeing its progress!
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I second Wendy B - WOW - I am in awe. What a masterpiece that will be, very clever. xx
ReplyDeleteLooks fascinating and gorgeous good luck ,will definitely be back to see your progress. !!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLyn, wow lace-making! Anyone who can do it is amazing in my opinion. I look forward to seeing your progress with this, slow-paced as it will be, but that is the nature of the art. It's wonderful to see this craft still be done... x
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