#bobbinlacemaking

This display of traditional bobbin lace-making is in the Kirsti Home Museum in Old Rauma, Finland. The two porcelain cats on the window sill are facing outward to indicate that the residents are home.

My bucks point lace star is off the pillow! It just needs the loose threads sewing in and then it will be completely finished! The pattern is from 'An Introduction to Bucks Point Lace' by Jean Leader (published by the @thelaceguild ). I used Finca Bolillos no.80 with Presencia 2 ply metallic thread in silver for the gimp thread #lace #lacemaker #laceguild #bobbinlacemaker #bobbinlace #bobbinlacemaking #pillowlace #lacemaking #buckspointlace #buckinghamshirelace #buckspoint #pointlace #silver #star #midlandslace https://www.instagram.com/p/CIc_6uVgAyF/?igshid=1wpn7lbcb5oyx

An associate at the Nyplääjät ry shop in Old Rauma, Finland, demonstrates traditional bobbin lace-making which has been practiced here since the 1740s.

I made my Bucks Point star into a Christmas tree decoration! I've decided I'm going to send it to my Grandma (who lives in Spain and who I haven't seen all year for obvious reasons). She's barely left her flat all year and I'm hoping it'll help her to keep her spirits up! #buckspointlace #buckinghamshirelace #lacemaker #lacemaking #covidchristmas #covidchristmas2020 #bobbinlacemaker #christmastree #christmasdecorations #handmadechristmasgifts #pillowlace #bobbinlace #bobbinlacemaking #laceguild #christmasstar #christmas2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/CIrDFsTgTip/?igshid=lx80o1ze6udl

This is one full repeat of my next bookmark pattern. This is Biggins Lace Multi Bookmarks, which is kind of a basic outline with suggestions. (https://bigginslace.co.uk/multi-bookmarks-4-p.asp) I’m starting with whole & half stitch diamonds, alternating with spiders. So far, so good. I printed the pattern at 77% and I’m using Finca 40 thread. #bobbinlace #bobbinlacemaking #bigginslace #torchonlace https://www.instagram.com/p/CQwgzNWJQYC/?utm_medium=tumblr

My Bobbin Carousel (from RichardPickul.com) populated for my next bookmark. It’s so pretty! Fantastic piece of woodworking. #lacemakersofinstagram #bobbinlace #bobbinlacemaking #torchonlace https://www.instagram.com/p/CQvvrgPJ2QY/?utm_medium=tumblr

Pins & pattern are gone, it’s off the roller, and I have trimmed all the loose ends from where I had to add thread. Now to work in all the ends, then add elastic & ribbon, and send it off! #bobbinlace #bobbinlacemaking #torchonlace #lacemakersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CQjAGaXpo0H/?utm_medium=tumblr

I should be able to finish the lace for the wedding garter today, and move along to the finishing (connecting beginning to end and adding elastic and a ribbon - still need to get the ribbon). I also added a couple of bits (purple low profile orifice reducer & purple hooks, both from @snortimer) to my Electric Eel 6.0. And a package I ordered at the beginning of the month finally arrived from Canada - a bobbin stand, pin bowl, and pin vise/pricker from Richard Pickul! (He mailed it right away, it’s the USPS that is sloooooow). Beautiful woods and gorgeous workmanship! I already have a pricker but this one is purple… Looking forward to working on some weaving again after the garter is done! #snortimershub #bobbinlace #bobbinlacemaking #torchonlace #electriceelwheel6 https://www.instagram.com/p/CQgmEokpASP/?utm_medium=tumblr