I’ll tell it the way my grandmother told it to me: no jargon when it isn’t needed. Today, Advanced braided cord and variations.
Take your time. Rushing bobbins always backfires. One row at a time, no peeking at others If you fancy, I’ll leave Introduction to liturgical lace.
Speed comes with practice. Not before. Right first, then fast.
What you will need¶
You’ll need this, nothing more, nothing less:
- Flat pillow.
- Thread of suitable weight.
- Practice pricking.
- Loaded bobbins.
How I do it, step by step¶
Don’t skip any. Everything links in this craft:
- Review the basic crosses before starting.
- Follow the pricking step by step, no skips.
- Keep constant tempo through the piece.
Where it gets sticky¶
These are the stumbles I see most often:
- Changing tempo mid-exercise.
- Not marking the start.
- Pulling too hard on the outer pair.
Variations¶
When you have it under control, try these:
- Combine with other motifs for richness.
- Document your version in the studio notebook.
Nearby¶
- Introduction to liturgical lace
- Introduction to decorative triangles
- Intermediate bird motif: how to refine
- Interview with Mercedes Paz (Almagro, mantilla maker)
That’s all, dear. If you have more questions, write to me through the form. And if you’d like to handle the materials before buying, Encaixe is open.