#torchonlace

This is my family's christening gown from the 1890s that was passed on to me about ten years ago. I got it out today to study the lace so I can try and draft up some patterns and maybe have a go at recreating some of it! #heirloom #antique #christeninggown #christening #1890s #19thcentury #lace #lacemaking #torchonlace #silk #babyclothes #victorian #victorianbaby #family #familyheirloom #torchon #lacepattern #familyhistory https://www.instagram.com/p/CHAV--2gspu/?igshid=ck3sciukvxxv

Day 17 of #georgianjanuary is #white here is the first pair of underpinnings I ever made, a pair of white regency stays for my First Year degree work. The stays include #quilting and #cording and also have a band of #torchonlace down the front of the busk pocket that I designed and made myself. @bopsybop was my model https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bgRIIgNQB/?igshid=13xaxspy0llj3

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

Lace class, Fun with Fans, yesterday with @lacemakerkaren and @thelacemuseum. She showed one of hers made into a pincushion; I may do that with mine when it’s done! #bobbinlace #bobbinlacemaking #torchonlace #lacemakersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CQWKIEoFSvU/?utm_medium=tumblr

Lace garter progress. I am enjoying this so much! #bobbinlace #bobbinlacemaking #torchonlace https://www.instagram.com/p/CP3vP8oplL_/?utm_medium=tumblr