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Cathy Wesemann Female Belleville, IL United States

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Torchon

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Bobbinlace Beginners

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Holly Powers left a comment for Cathy Wesemann

"Hi Cathy, My husband and I just moved to the St. Louis County area about 5 months ago. We live in Chesterfield. I've been searching for bobbin lacemakers. I've tatted for over 25 years. I hope we can meet up some time. Of course,…"

Mar 23

Administrator commented on Cathy Wesemann's photo

Whole stitch

"Cathy A start. I think the next thing to do is repeat both lessons, concentrating on improving your tension. When you get to the end of the row, set the pin. Then, while pulling gently on the weaver pair, pull on each passive pair in order, removing…"

Jan 3

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Jan 2

Cathy Wesemann left a comment for Barbara Gordon

"Good morning, Barbara, My husband and I love the Kenosha area. When we can, we visit the Bristol Ren Faire there. That was our first Renaissance faire we attended and so, it is our favorite. We've been going almost every year for almost 20…"

Jan 2

Laurie Elliott replied to Cathy Wesemann's discussion Hello in the group Bobbinlace Beginners

"Congratulations on finding bobbin lace! Making lace can be relaxing and fun, and the lacemaking community is warm and welcoming. You have just heard from several of the most knowledgeable and generous ladies in that lace…"

Dec 30, 2016

Administrator replied to Cathy Wesemann's discussion Hello in the group Bobbinlace Beginners

"Agnes: good work! Cathy: we do have some free patterns on this site, and Jo's website also has very many free…"

Dec 29, 2016

Agnes Goyvaerts replied to Cathy Wesemann's discussion Hello in the group Bobbinlace Beginners

"Yes I find too that I do not get the complicated stitches immediately, my teacher shows me rather fast, though she is very helpful (maybe i am slow), but after some practice and a lot of undoing I get it and then fly it. Just today finished an…"

Dec 29, 2016

Cathy Wesemann replied to Cathy Wesemann's discussion Hello in the group Bobbinlace Beginners

"Thank you, all. I have opened my kit and have read the booklet and started my first practice pieces. I finished the first practice piece - just CT, and am now on the second project. This one is teaching me what a pattern looks like if you twist…"

Dec 29, 2016

Agnes Goyvaerts replied to Cathy Wesemann's discussion Hello in the group Bobbinlace Beginners

"Hi Cathy, how lovely you discovered that you enjoy bobbin lace making, and received a kit this Christmas. I also only started about the beginning of November, a class of two hours every week. It takes patience to what I call 'get…"

Dec 29, 2016

Elizabeth Ligeti replied to Cathy Wesemann's discussion Hello in the group Bobbinlace Beginners

"Welcome to the wonderful world of Lace . It becomes an all-consuming addiction, though - so be warned!!!!!!! :) Take it slowly, and learn the basics well, - then you will easily branch out into some of the other lovely laces - each has its own…"

Dec 29, 2016

Administrator replied to Cathy Wesemann's discussion Hello in the group Bobbinlace Beginners

"Jo's site is very good. It even has animated stitches!!"

Dec 28, 2016

Jo Edkins replied to Cathy Wesemann's discussion Hello in the group Bobbinlace Beginners

"Have you used your new kit yet? Do you have enough patterns? There are some simple (and free!) Torchon lace patterns on my website: http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/lace/index.htm There's explanation on how to do the various stitches, etc. as well."

Dec 28, 2016

Denise Botkin replied to Cathy Wesemann's discussion Hello in the group Bobbinlace Beginners

"That's where I started, with a book and a kit from my parents. But I hadn't had a chance to see it done or try it. Just give it a try. The folks here are helpful and wonderful"

Dec 28, 2016

Cathy Wesemann added a discussion to the group Bobbinlace Beginners

Hello

I just wanted to introduce myself to the group. My name is Cathy Wesemann and I'm from the Belleville, IL area (right across the river from downtown St. Louis, MO). I just started to learn bobbin lace. Back in October, my husband and I went to the Kansas City, KS Renaissance Faire. They have a group there that practice bobbin lace, tatting, crocheting, knitting and spinning. I was invited to try my hand at bobbin lace and enjoyed it so much that I asked my husband for a kit for Christmas (which…See More

Dec 28, 2016

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Administrator left a comment for Cathy Wesemann

"Cathy There are several ways you can start to learn bobbin lace, using material available directly on this site. The BOBBINLACE BEGINNERS group has a list of recommended books.…"

Dec 28, 2016

Cathy Wesemann left a comment for Administrator

"Thank you. I did join the bobbin lace beginners page and two others. My husband bought me a kit from snowgooselace for Christmas and I'm anxious to start learning how to use my new kit!"

Dec 27, 2016

Profile Information

What is your primary lace interest? Check more than one.: lace maker, lace historian

What kinds of lace do you make or collect?: Nothing yet. Just getting started.

What kinds of lace do you want to learn?: Torchon for beginners, expanding from there.

Tell us more about your lace interests.: Attended the Renaissance faire in KC, MO back in August 2016. Got to try it out and wanted to learn more. Received a bobbin lace kit for Christmas and am learning g how to make lace now.

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At 7:34am on March 23, 2017, Holly Powers said…: Hi Cathy,
My husband and I just moved to the St. Louis County area about 5 months ago. We live in Chesterfield. I've been searching for bobbin lacemakers. I've tatted for over 25 years. I hope we can meet up some time. Of course, you've probably discovered the Heartland Lace Guild, which meets once per month in Paducah, KY, not all that far from you.

At 3:46pm on December 28, 2016, Administrator said…: Cathy

There are several ways you can start to learn bobbin lace, using material available directly on this site. The BOBBINLACE BEGINNERS group has a list of recommended books. http://laceioli.ning.com/group/bobblinlace-beginners/page/recommended-books

There are also links to Jo Edkins' site, which concentrates mostly on torchon, and has animated stitches.

http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/lace/index.htm

There are also some braided lace lessons, which I wrote. Links are there.

Start with a strip of cloth stitch, half stitch and ctct.

http://laceioli.ning.com/group/bobblinlace-beginners/forum/topics/lesson-cloth-strip

At 4:39pm on December 27, 2016, Administrator said…: Cathy

Welcome. Please read all the NOTES. They explain our policies, and how the software works. Join any groups that interest you. I especially recommend the BOBBINLACE BEGINNERS group. Its opening page has lots of links to good online information. If you have any questions about this site, contact me and I'll try to help.

Lorelei