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True needlelace is made only with needle and thread, on a temporary backing.
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NEEDLELACETALK is a network I created on ning in February of 2010, for true needlelace.
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Needlelacetalk includes reticello, Pag, Turkish/Armenian oya, and puncetto, as well as traditional western European needle laces such as Alencon, point de gaze and gros point.
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Margaret Ruhland, a member of needlelacetalk, has recently added a great many close up photos of antique needle laces in her collection. Worth looking at: http://needlelacetalk.ning.com/photo/album/listForOwner?screenName=10ruuhbhzdyhd
Each of her albums is a different piece.
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carolyn
Here are instructions for posting a photo on this site. Assuming that you have a photo. http://laceioli.ning.com/notes/PHOTOS
Thank you all so much for your good suggestions. They have helped me clarify what to do. I really appreciate it.
Based on your description, if you want the final butterfly to look more realistic, I would use outline colors that match the filling colors, like Loretta suggested. Especially the dark color on the body. But if you use a slightly different color that complements the others, that can tie the whole piece together visually (but maybe leave the body dark).
If doing the photograph/coloring as suggested by Sally is too hard, you can just take some lengths of thread of the different colors and lay them around the edges to see what will happen, perhaps even loosely overcast the edges in a way that can be easily pulled out.
Sounds like a lovely project!
Take a picture of your butterfly on a sheet of white paper. Print copies on paper. Then color the edges different ways on each copy. This will allow you to see what happens if you use white or black or pastel or dark. You could even try a contrasting color to see what happens. A lot of this depends on personal preference and what materials you have available.
Look at a field guide for butterflies and moths or visit a butterfly garden if you want some inspiration.
Do wish you could share a picture of your butterfly. I think I would outline each area with the same color used in that area.
Hello all. I'm seeking suggestions for the finishing cordonette on a multi-colored piece. It's a butterfly, predominately white but with 6 areas of deep purple and 6 of pale pink. The outer edge is all white except for purple on the inner edge of the two bottom wings, as well as around the body. . Do you outline everything in white, or do self-colors on the non-white parts? I'm sorry I'm too technically challenged to post a photo. Thank you for any suggestions.
Tell us whatever you find out, and show us pictures of your finished work. This is a very interesting exploration that you are doing.
Jenny! thank you for your input! I will certainly give it a try, I worked out the first and second steps and the couronne just not quite the little squares that are joined to the center, I shall experiment! :)
Hi Sally! During my investigation I did come across that book and was actually wondering if it had techniques and not only history, I'm so glad it does! I will get myself a copy, thank you!!
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