Today’s piece is about Intermediate small flowers in torchon: how to refine. 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.
Repeat it three times before deciding you can’t. Finger memory needs its time If you fancy, I’ll leave Advanced tree motif and variations.
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¶
- Advanced tree motif and variations
- Intermediate circular lace: how to refine
- Introduction to lace miniatures
- Why joining a lace group changes your progress
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.