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INTRODUCTION STEPS FOR BOBBIN LACE; CROSS AND TWIST

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  There are multiple types of bobbins, as well as other types of objects that can be used as bobbins. I love clothes pins for when I am traveling, as the thread is less likely to roll around. You can make bobbins out of skewers from the kitchen section of the store, hot glue and beads. If you are looking for something more “fancy” you can find bobbins online at places like amazon and etsy for about $20/dozen. If you are working with metal threads, you will need special bobbins with a hook on the end   For patterns, you can find some online for free, as well as in books, and online at places like Etsy. And don’t forget your local library is a great place to look at books if you are unsure if you would like it before you buy it Supplies Thread: DMC embroidery floss (great place to start), Crochet cotton, linen (don’t forget that linen likes to be hydrated so water is a must), silk Bobbins: as many as you need per pattern. Different colors/styles will make it easier to tell i...
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BOBBIN LACE: HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN PILLOW

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  HOW TO CREATE A LACE COOKIE: SUPPLIES: FOAM BASE (10” ROUND, 1” THICK) approx. $4.00 FELT (15/15cm) 4 pieces approx. $2.00 FABRIC: Fat quarter (18”x21”) approx. $2.00 NEEDLE/THREAD/SCISSORS     Supplies were purchased off of amazon.com photo is from V&A museum  (not on display) Accession number T.14-1965 MAKING OF THE PILLOW   STEP 1: Take measurement of your foam. Mark on your fabric the circumference of the foam. Add your fabric allowance to allow the fabric to lay on top of the foam, as you need it to cover the bottom when you gather the fabric. I prefer a round shape vs a square shape, however you can use either shape. STEP 2: Depending on the thickness you prefer and the size of your felt, lay the felt on top of the foam. For the ones I created I used 4 pieces of felt to give the center some height STEP 3: Use a basic running stich on the fabric. I prefer a thicker seam allowance. Once you make it all around you can lay the fabri...
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A TURTEL DOVE: THE RECREATION OF A PIECE BY MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS

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  My Recreation A Turtel Dove; extant piece by Mary, Queen of Scots found on on the V&A Website BACKGROUND ·    GLOSSARY o  EMBROIDERY TERMS o  DESIGN TERMS ·    HISTORY o TAPESTRIES o BOOKS o CREATION PROCESS ·    EXEMPLARS ·    RECREATIONS o SUPPLIES o STITCHES o PATTERNING o PROCESS/ METHODS ·    BIBLIOGRAPHY ·    FURTHER PROJECT PICTURES GLOSSARY ·      EMBROIDERY TERMS [1] o  CROSS STITCH: English method- a single cross stitch is completed, one diagonal stitch over another, before moving on to complete the second stitch, and so on.” o  CROSS STITCH: Danish method- one diagonal stitch of the required number of cross stitches is made before returning in the opposite direction to complete the second set of diagonal stitches over the first diagonal row of stitches.” o  “Continental tent- stitch is work...
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