Day 256 : Cellule

Day 256 : Cellule

A little piece of Teneriffe lace today, with a little bit of extra decoration. I'm working on patterns for the instruction sheet for our next loom - a triangle - this weekend. Of course, that means a lace button too.

Other than that, the usual things - holding the ladder while Mark cuts the hedge, making a half hearted attempt of tidying ;) - you know, weekend stuff. 

I hope that you are all enjoying your weekend.

Size: 25mm / 1" / 40L

 

Day 141 : Black & White & Red

Day 141 : Black & White & Red

Like the old riddle. I am a bit tired of all of the press and now rarely watch the news. I don't think I'm along in that. When I noticed this fabric in my stash, that's what came to mind.

My postings seem to get later and later! Considering I've been up since about 5.30am, my only excuse is busy. Expecting a nice quiet evening (I haven't even seen sewing bee yet!) but after a day packing kits a delivery of plants arrived that we were not expecting. Gave up on them showing up in April. So, suddenly we had a lot of little plants that really needed to be planted, they were in real need of water having travelled today of all days. Worn out is a very nice way of saying how I currently feel :)

I've used a No 3 mould, and padded it and No 12 perle thread. 

Size : 27mm / 1 1⁄16" / 42L

Day 135 : Fourteenth Lace Stitch

Day 135 : Fourteenth Lace Stitch

Today's button is another practice of a lace stitch (the last was on day 67) - and one that actually does need more practice! :) It was quite difficult getting the spaces nice and even with this one, which has four stitches in each gap. 

The edge is a knotted blanket stitch. 

I've used perle cotton No 12 and a No 3 mould.

Size : 26mm / just over 1" / 40L

Day 67 : Seventh Lace Stitch

Day 67 : Seventh Lace Stitch

So I had an idea the other day - what about a series of sampler buttons? As I can only really work one-handed at the moment, I'm thinking both embroidery samplers (which is pretty much what yesterday's button was) and needle laces. 

In the Encyclopedia of Needlework by Th. de Dillmont (a book everyone should have if they can!), she sets out the lace stitches by number. She gives any common name that she knows of at the same time too. I thought a whole set might be interesting. I actually worked two - the second in a solid blue and with closer stitching, but this looked more decorative and button-like to me. I've used the variegated No 12 perle, with solid No 12 perle for the edge and number, and a No 3 mould.

Honestly, I have no idea why I started with the 7th. I did start this on the 5th, so there was no forward thinking that I would post it on the 7th of the month until I realised it last night. But a pretty cool coincidence, especially as she hasn't listed a common name (which I would have used as the title).

I will carry this on - it would make a nice hanging I think. So, the odd one might come up over the year :)

Size: 26mm / 1" / 40L