One of the lovely things about this craft is that you never stop learning. Intermediate lace in colour: how to refine is one of those topics. Here is what I’ve gathered.
Good light changes everything. If your eyes hurt after a while, the lighting isn’t right If you fancy, I’ll leave Advanced fish motif and variations.
Repeat it three times before deciding you can’t. Finger memory needs its time.
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
- Intermediate coarse decorative lace: how to refine
- The whole-stitch or tabby: step by step
- Meeting in Salamanca 2029
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.