Today’s piece is about Pattern: floral edging in natural colour. If you’ve been at this a while you may already know; if you’re starting, even better: you’ll save yourself the suffering I went through.
Print two copies: one to work on, one clean. Trust me If you fancy, I’ll leave Free pattern.
If the pattern is old and a mark is unclear, don’t invent: ask. There are many lacemakers who know.
Pattern sheet¶
Here is what matters, without going on too long.
Materials¶
Here is what matters, without going on too long.
Reading the pricking¶
Here is what matters, without going on too long.
To execute it well¶
Here is what matters, without going on too long.
Nearby¶
- Free pattern: lace cuffs
- Free pattern: zigzag edging
- Free pattern: decorative butterfly
- Inspiration: botanical engraving applied to lace
Nothing more for today. The folks at Encaixe have courses and materials; whenever you fancy going in-person, they’ll treat you well.