Finally got it, after studying Lorelei's diagram and looking at some unhelpful videos. The diagram was eventually what I learned it from. I don't know why diagrams are so hard for me. Also why can't the makers of the videos do it in slow motion? Here are the knots.…

I have used these threads for the pulled thread work most recently. Suggestions from others are welcome.

- Self thread. The linen is 54 inches wide so I cut off half a yard ot so and I'm cannibalizing threads from it.

Advantages: It's linen and not slick or stiff, it's the same size as the threads of the fabric, and it's strong except when it's not. I test every length before using it. You pretty well can't see the stitches when it's in place.

Disadvantages: It's slubby…

I only discovered this site about a week ago. Lorelei of Lynxlace appears to run it. 

Several years ago I did a lot of practice on burlap. Using #10 thread on burlap is about the same proportion as finer thread on linen. This year I bought three yards of fairly loose-weave linen with a much finer weave, although not as fine as in regular pulled-thread lace work. 

I've uploaded some pictures of pulled-thread word and intend to load more on my Photos page. This pattern is…

Bolilleras magazine abatible in amazon

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author: Maribel Albert
languages: Spanish - English

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Available on amazon. Languages: Spanish and English.
author: Maribel Albert

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https://www.flowersinthreads.com/post/intermediate-and-advanced-pattern-book-is-available

This book builds on the previous book for beginners. Learn new techniques and more complex workings of Turkish needle lace by following twelve flower patterns and their variations!…

Did you know that the lace magazine "Klöppeln mit Juliane" is also available in the US? Today I've sent a few copies of the latest issue to Scots Valley California. You can find some information about the content of this issue here on my blog page.

I am still having some issures with my hand, but so far I have done some tatting, so thats good. I have a couple new books now too.  One in tatting and the other in bobbin lace.  I don't recall weather I posted the tatting one before or not.   Now to get moving on them.  I'm still a bit slower with my hand, but at least it's working.…

This is one of the snowflakes I tatted while in Florida.  I used Lizbeth size 20 thread in Snow White.  Brought it home to stiffen and she will get next time I go down.  The design is by Lacemakermom and I got it through Etsy.…

This is called Cappuccino Star designed by Renulek.  Used Lizbeth size 20, snow white thread.  Again, brought it home to stiffen it.  Will bring a bottle of stiffener with me next time I go down to Florida.…

I've been invite to teach needle lace by a group of lovely ladies in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. If you are interested in joining us for an all weekend class at the end of March, please send registration to Katherine Dunlevey, 11550 Colchester Drive, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 dunlevey1155@windstream.net 

Hope to meet other lace…

If you've been interested in learning needle lace for some time, check out the Midwest Fiber- Frolic event in Milwaukee, or visit the Empty Bottle's Handmade Market in Chicago during the Spring.

https://www.flowersinthreads.com/blog/happy-holidays-handmade-market-chicago-at-empty-bottle-and-midwest-fiber-frolic

Hi All,

I wrote about the best thing to do if you are left handed, as most books and users including myself are right-handed.

https://www.flowersinthreads.com/blog/left-to-right-or-right-to-left

https://www.flowersinthreads.com/blog/needle-and-thread-sizes

If you are curious how thread size affects needle lace projects, check out my post.

My lace group is doing a two Saturday retreat where some are getting more advanced and other's as myself are just getting back into doing it again.  So far we had a great time and made progress with our work.  I myself got back into again without to much of a problem.  Just a little slow in the beginning, but then I was right back on track with it.

 …

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY 

I am resolving to finish 2 projects I have set up. One is a Binche learning piece, which is quite difficult for me. I am intimidated by it. The 2nd is a floral Bucks which I intend to decorate a purse. (Enlarged and worked in thick thread so it will hold up to use) This one also intimidates me. I have been using my cat as an excuse, but he has calmed down.  I keep on thinking of simple projects that won't take a lot of…

After my total hip and PT for that, then more PT for my neck again, as it wasn't doing to good at all, I have now hit a time when it is almost over.  I still have some dry needling done on my neck, but I am doing pretty good.   I now want to get my book out and get going.  

I have no instructor so it will be just me and the things I've learned about bobbin lace already, which I think/hope is enough.   My patterns are printed out now all I have to do is clear a pillow.  I have to…

Or "How I learned a lot"…