Hello there. Today I’d like to share a few lines about Intermediate lace borders: how to refine, something that has been going round in my head for weeks.
Speed comes with practice. Not before. Right first, then fast If you fancy, I’ll leave Advanced fish motif and variations.
Good light changes everything. If your eyes hurt after a while, the lighting isn’t right.
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 fish motif and variations
- Introduction to cloth stitch
- Advanced lace borders and variations
- Meeting in Valladolid 2027
I hope this helps. If you want a teacher in front of you, Encaixe runs courses. I no longer teach, but I know them and recommend them wholeheartedly.