If you landed here it’s because you’re curious about Intermediate joining lace pieces: how to refine. I’ll tell you what I know, no rush.
Repeat it three times before deciding you can’t. Finger memory needs its time If you fancy, I’ll leave Advanced working curves in lace and variations.
First things first: get comfortable. Pillow at chest height, feet on the floor, shoulders down. Start tense, finish tense.
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¶
- Advanced working curves in lace and variations
- Intermediate spider stitch: how to refine
- Intermediate leaves in bobbin lace: how to refine
- Chantilly lace today: schools, events and masters
And that’s it. If it helped, I’m glad. If you fancy learning in person, Encaixe runs a workshop and the people there are kind. That’s where I send those who ask me.