Hello.

So about Lace making. Its pretty hard to call yourself a professional lace maker today. Several hundred years ago, it was probably easier.
So in this context professional just means "sells their work, full time or part time."

Fine lace (delicate, filmy) takes a while to make. It's hard to get the thin threads lacemakers used.) There were lacemaker guilds to ensure quality. (More often you had a teacher/school/vendor ensure strict quality)...

#knitting #crochet #lacemaking

It is endlessly cool to me that weaving patterns are code for making fabric and that following the pattern is executing a program

#fiberart #weaving #knitting #crochet #lacemaking

Ive reached a point in this project where i either have to give up or start outright winging it until i make it to the finish line

Its intended to be the canopy of a parasol, but i miscalcluated when initially planning the project and its radius is currently half of what it needs to be to fit the frame i bought to finish it. My plan to "double" the original pattern isnt going to work as i thought it would and there will be huge additional sections i have to design and execute on top of the original doubling and its just so overwhelming to think about bc circles and math and planning are difficult

Ive already frogged and rewoven so much of this thing so many times, im learning a LOT as i go but its just... a lot to know much more of that there is to get thru before its done

Im hoping that sharing here will help me get grounded and motivated to dive into the second "half" of this thing

Made from thrifted thread, used 2.75mm hook

#crochet #handmade #lace #womensart #FiberArt #lacemaking #workinprogress

My "almost a square meter of bobbin lace" is soon to reach its end. Just gonna finish this board and then I need to tie off the loose ends. And after that hand-sewing to a cloth I have already woven of the same thread (16/4 linen). In March this beauty will go to my exhibition in the Finnish Craft Museum.

The pattern is from 18th century. The name is 'Cornucopia vine' (in Finnish Runsaudensarviköynnös), though that is given by some researcher. The original name is not known.

#fiberarts #bobbinlace #laceart #lacemaking #intangibleculturalheritage @fiberarts #lace

A large group of mainly East Midlands spangled bobbins, 19thC/20thC

Sold at auction by Bonhams, Oxford, 1 July 2015, Photos and Text by Bonhams

https://www.bonhams.com/auction/22689/lot/574/

#BeadSocietyGB #Beads #HistoryOfBeads #LaceBobbins #Lacemaking

Ready for your next tatting lesson? This week, learn how to make joins, the step that holds every ring together to give your lace lasting structure.
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#tatting #lacemaking #handmadetutorial #slowcraft #tattingtutorial #laceartistry #shuttletatting

http://gracemakeslace.com/2026/01/26/how-to-make-a-join/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Ever wondered what to pack in a tatting travel kit? See what’s inside mine: from trusty shuttles to a picot comb I can’t live without! Perfect for crafters who love to tat on the go.
#Tatting #Lacemaking #CraftingOnTheGo #TattingTravelKit #HandmadeLace #GraceMakesLace

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