I think the pattern is a bit too big really for the travel pillow, so next time I might have to choose a smaller pricking, or one that is round or joins up. I hate sewing in (or 'joining up') my lace so I tend to avoid those types of prickings - it'll be good practice though won't it? ;-) The spangles I created for my new bobbins have worked really well. I would advise anyone who makes lace to always get polished bobbins as they move between your fingers much easier than non-polished bobbins (e.g. the white ones above). The brown/red bobbins above are absolutely lovely to use! (I bought them from SMP Lace and they are the Sienna Cub bobbins).
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pretty pricking, from a book? I'm always on the look out for bookmark patterns :-) I like the darker blue gimps
Hi Guzzisue,
The pricking was from my lace teacher years ago, so I'm not sure where it's from. I think I've got a bookmark book at my parents' place so I'll see if I can find the name for you. Happy to share this pricking if you want to email me? :-)
Great bookmark - what are you using for the gimp? Looks like a Krenik braid or something - nice and sparkly!
Hi Jo - thanks! :-) The thread is Madeira no. 10 (col. 365) -
http://www.barnyarns.co.uk/Madeira-Hand-Metallic-No.10-c-1407.html
I've had it in my lace stash for years. The colour is a dark turquoise and one of my favourite colours.
Oh, wow, I have never done any lace work (or even seen it being done). It looks like something that could maybe be in my future!)
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Thanks Chrizette! It's actually very easy to learn - you just have to remember that you're only ever working with 4 bobbins at any one time!
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