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| brianna.e |
Posted - Oct 15 2016 : 07:36:44 AM
A about a year or so ago I put an ad out in Grit magazine simply looking for information on Bobbin Lace. Well, as luck would have it, I ended up getting 2 kits and a few books on the subject!
But, I am finding it extremely difficult to learn. I knew it would be hard (someone told me it was the hardest craft she ever tried to learn!) but hot dog! It is REALLY hard!
I have tried online learning with it, through the books, and still nothing. I believe that this may be something I have to learn from a teacher in person or through Skype.
Anyone else out makin' bobbin lace? How did you learn? Any groups or teachers in America? I know this art is basically on its last heartbeat, but at 27 I have to believe that I can keep it going just a little!
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| suny58 |
Posted - Jan 01 2017 : 6:52:10 PM
THAT is gorgeous! I think you ARE getting the hang of it! PLEASE give yourself more credit as you continue to master this intricate amazing skill! Envious!
Farmgirl #7703
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| Kiltie Girl |
Posted - Jan 01 2017 : 4:32:16 PM
When I was young, my parents were involved in a medieval recreation group (well, they still are...). I hated hanging with the group - it wasn't my thing, but I did learn a lot of fun crafts and such. One of them was bobbin lace. At one time, I had a pillow and bobbins and my mom, sister and I worked on lace making. It's been years since I did it though!
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| sunshine |
Posted - Jan 01 2017 : 11:22:13 AM
I was taught by two different teachers in a local guild and a local yarn and knit shop in Utah
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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| katmom |
Posted - Dec 09 2016 : 7:44:06 PM
Brianna,, wowzers! how brave you are to do this...hang in there,,, you will master it...Awesome!
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - Dec 09 2016 : 10:03:17 AM
I think you can learn it, Brianna. Relax and give your self permission to take your time. Years ago I met a woman who each year taught this craft to third graders. What!!! I couldn't believe it either. I always wanted to contact her for instruction but never did. Now, I am so sorry. I hope you keep at it!
Farmgirl sister #3926
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| Tumbleweed |
Posted - Dec 09 2016 : 09:20:13 AM
Wow that is impressive.
Hi Brianna
Like Roxanne, I saw a demo at a RenFaire years ago. I asked the artist if it is hard to learn. She told me you have to get a rhythm and kadense going. Good luck with your project. So far it looks awesome!
TW
Bravery is not the absence of fear but moving forward in spite of it. |
| LitlleBit |
Posted - Dec 08 2016 : 10:45:48 PM
I first heard of bobbin lace at my local RenFest a few years back and they portray their craft every year. That may be a resource you can tap. |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Oct 17 2016 : 08:29:33 AM
That is so awesome, Brianna! I wish I had the eyesight and patience to give it a try! Please do post pictures as you go! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| janamarieje |
Posted - Oct 17 2016 : 05:55:34 AM
I don't know how to do bobbin lacing, but that sure does look impressive, especially the fact that you did a beautiful corner! Not sure if this will help, but I just looked up "bobbin lace society" and came up with these:
http://portlandlacesociety.com/calendar.html
http://www.westernreservelace.com/
http://www.minnlacesociety.org/
http://dallaslacesociety.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/The-Lace-Society-672097936135865/
or "bobbin lace guild"
https://www.laceguild.org/craft/bobbin.html
http://www.arachne.com/guild/country.cgi?USA
http://www.hlglace.org/
http://laceioli.ning.com/page/new-tab
http://lacemakersofillinois.org/
http://www.orgsites.com/ia/dslg/
http://gllgi.org/
Jana
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Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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| brianna.e |
Posted - Oct 17 2016 : 05:04:24 AM
Thanks for all the info! I heard a rumor that someone about an hour south of me knows how to do this. I am not sure who she is or WHERE she is but the nice thing about tiny communities is that word travels fast and someone will most likely know her or know of her :) Until then, I am going to keep trying to learn online. Maybe something will click! |
| nin1952 |
Posted - Oct 15 2016 : 10:21:26 AM
I love the look of bobbin lace. I bought a kit a couple of years ago but have yet to try it. I have always wanted to keep crafts like this alive also. Maybe one day, I will drag it all out and try it. I already love quilting and tatting.
Donna Farmgirl Sister #1487
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Oct 15 2016 : 09:13:21 AM
I looked on PINTEREST, they had lots of info and great pictures. Search bobbin lace, I picked the first one.
Nancy Jo
https://myrockingchairandme.blogspot.com/ |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Oct 15 2016 : 09:09:29 AM
WOW, I have trouble with one or two needles.
Nancy Jo
https://myrockingchairandme.blogspot.com/ |
| churunga |
Posted - Oct 15 2016 : 08:20:00 AM
I looked up some links for you. I hope these help.
Lace Museum
http://www.thelacemuseum.org/museum%20classes.html
Lace Magazine teachers page
http://www.lacemagazine.com/teachers.htm
Lynx Lace
http://www.lacemagazine.com/teachers.htm
This lady gives private lessons in Chicago near O'Hare airport.
Marie, Sister #5142
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Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
| rphelps4 |
Posted - Oct 15 2016 : 07:51:16 AM
My goodness that looks very complicated!
Roxanna Farmgirl# 3963 |
