Saturday, November 07, 2026

2D Disc Embroidery


 Another disc pattern.   DMC Colors 742, 326, 471.  There are more disc paterns / division in the hand out to try.  The kitten enjoys the fibers + covering up the instructions ...

Kit and instruction thru the 
L.A.C.E. Chapter of the International Organization of Lace.   Presention (Nov 2025) + class on 2D / Disc embroidery inspired by Japanese Temari patterns. 





 

Friday, November 06, 2026

2D / Disk Embroidery

 Napping on my instructions.




I used DMC 471 & 352 embroidery floss.  There are other disc paterns / division in the hand out to try.   Now that I have the hang of it ....

Kit and instruction thru the 
L.A.C.E. Chapter of the International Organization of Lace.   Presention (Nov 2025) + class on 2D / Disc embroidery inspired by Japanese Temari patterns.  My initial blog

 

Wednesday, November 04, 2026

knitting progress

I really, really like this pattern for DK yarn.
Orbit c. Janina Kallio 2013

Link to Orbit pattern:    https://woolenberry.com/orbit-knitting-pattern

Colorway:  Hatchling
100% SW Merino
Plump Merino DK

[Yarn Tourist]

I'm using Hypnotic Yarn
purchased in New Jersey, Yarn Attick





 Kit for Nov 17th class ....



Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Knitting: Wrap


I really, really like this pattern for DK yarn.
Orbit c. Janina Kallio 2013

Link to Orbit pattern:    https://woolenberry.com/orbit-knitting-pattern


Colorway:  Hatchling
100% SW Merino
Plump Merino DK

[Yarn Tourist]

I'm using Hypnotic Yarn
purchased in New Jersey, Yarn Attick



 

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Yorkshire Button / Pumpkin


DMC Perle Cotton 5, Col. 946.  I skipped the greet stem.  

Supplies and Directions from You Tube Video, Gina Barrett:

Suggested fiber is tapestry wool - which I didn't have enough copper color, so used perle coton instead.   Guessing coverage would be better with DK yarn or tapestry wool.

 woven on a loom ....



 This is what a yorkshire button looks like.  I've made a couple of them -- with ok results.

If any readers are interested in creating buttons, there is a FREE pdf available on Gina-B Silkworks site:

 

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Pumpkins, Yorkshire Button way.

 I'm using a wooden piece purchased from Karen Smock.  ( The templates in the kit I have, by Gina-B Silkworks, were not large enough for this project - nor have the right number of teeth. left side of the picture)   I'm trying DMC perle coton 5, Col. 946.    I have a smaller piece, too, with 35 points - might try using a perle size 8 --


Here is the video -- can be made on looms you may already have, or
can purchase Extra Large Size from Gina Barrett.


 

Saturday, October 10, 2026

knitting -


This is made with larger needles.  US 19 / 15.0 mm.   Cushendale mohair and wool.  
It is sticky.   hard to manage (IMO).   Tho, maybe this time with simple cast on of 20, and basic knitted rows, I'll finish it. 


I have so many projects nearing a finish -- this Autumn/Winter, I hope to get them all complete.  



 

Thursday, October 08, 2026

Poinsettia Needlelace Button

  

 Karen Smock's pattern (and kit): created by a covering a 3" wooden button mold with beautiful green fabric per her instructions.

Petals created using the reverse back stitch with DMC perle 3, Colors 814 & 304.   Center w/gold beads.

Lots of buttons and kits available on her site: 



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