Bobbin Lace FREE class - Lafayette, IN USA

Lafayette Lacemakers, Inc.

 

Beaded Amulet Bag

Pattern:  A Simple Beaded Amulet Bag

by Anne Reaves

Taught at one of the Lafayette Lacemakers meeting.   There are actually two patterns.   One for knitting, one for crochet.

I finished the amulet bag - I used Royale Size 3 Crochet Cotton.   Color Plum (0871).    Size 4 Knitting Needles.  6/0 Miyuki Vineyard Seed Bead Mix.   Ribbon.

Edited:  Looks like a red hat project with the colors I chose ; )

 

Knitting mitts

Knitting a pair of texting mitts -- fingerless gloves.

For my costume (October 2024 Feast of the Hunters' Moon.

The yarn is hand spun Shetland from Scarlet Letter.

I purchased these many years ago!!!

Honestly, barely enough for the pair.

My previous  (2 pair of ) mitts, for my costume, are shorter in length.

Depending on the weather, a longer mitt may be needed.

 the off-white pair are short.

The ones I made last year were still too short.

 (gave 2 pair away).  Hoping the third try will be the charm.    

New Knitter Mits pattern:

pattern link HERE -- video below.

 If you are in the area,

The Feast of the Hunters' Moon is a two-day event. (photo from last year)

October 5-6, 2024

Be sure to stop by and say hello:

 Location 104

Lafayette Lacemakers, Inc., tent

 

Fort Ouiatenon 

2129 So. River Road

West Lafayette, IN 47906

 

Purpose of cords ... cord making ....

 

Cord making.   Left - diagonal weave, worsted wool yarn.  Right - Loop finger braid, cotton crochet fiber.

 Lucet tool + cord.

Re. question/comment, about the purpose of the finger weaving, loop braids, lucet tool ... The Lafayette Lacemakers demonstrate annually at the Feast of the Hunters' Moon.   The use of cords, straps, was essential for that time period.  Photo above, me in costume, tatting. Hand made cords are used to lace up vests, or to tie on a drinking vessel, or tie/cord for skirts, pockets (pockets were separate tear drop shaped bags tied to the waist).

The past couple of Lafayette Lacemakers meetings:     

"For the next couple of meetings, we are going to acquaint ourselves with some of the period appropriate (Feast of the Hunters' Moon) fiber activities that people would see if they came into our homes (huts or tents). 

 

Diagonal Finger Weaving ....

So, I missed the last gathering of the Lafayette Lacemakers.

The Lafayette Lacemakers meet q month.   And, as things happen, DH had a program the same day.

Meanwhile, I received a link to a you tube video.   (below)  And I tried to create a diagonal finger weaving / strap. (above).  So far, so good.   Will continue : )

  

With knitting needles, take out chopstix, clip board, binder clips, and worsted weight yarn I had on hand, I was able to get the hang of the finger weaving pattern.   Cool Beans!!!

Cord Making

The Lafayette Lacemaker's demonstrate annually at the Feast of the Hunters' Moon.  

At the last meeting, we talked about lucet cord making (previous post), 

and new-to-me finger loop braiding.

From their blog:    "For the next couple of meetings, we are going to acquaint ourselves with some of the period appropriate (Feast of the Hunters' Moon) fiber activities that people would see if they came into our homes (huts or tents). "

Direct Link:   https://youtu.be/GQpEcGfv-rY

With a little coaching from member Carolyn R, I think I got the hang of it.

In 2022, I participated in the demonstration.   My focus was on tatting.

Shuttles made of Horn, I did my best on simple tatting.  A challenge as they didn't have a pic.

Other members demonstrated bobbin lace and lace knitting.

btw, did you see the ad for Tulip (brand) embroidery scissors with the curved blade ?

Lucet tool for cord making

Oh my .... my lucet tool is awesome.

My cord is awful!

Much practice needed.

Video I used for technique:

 

Come out to the fair!

Lafayette Lacemakers will be demonstrating

at the Jasper Co Fair on Sunday.

If you are there, swing by and say hello!

FREE butterfly pattern.   Link HERE.

Mary Elizabeth's Lace No. 10

Knitting pattern in Piecework Magazine.   May/Jun 2016

Jasper County Fairgrounds

2671 W Clark Street

Rensselaer, IN 47978

(Highway 114 between Rensselaer and I-65)

Sunday, July 15th

2-5:00 p.m.

Community Building

update

I have continued to knit Antarktis (pattern by Janina Kallio).  Yarn is wood rose, BloomingYarns Cashino.   Also a few more rows on hitchhikker wrap (no curent pic)

 News.  In the current Piecework Magazine, 

my knitted Lace No. 10 photo is on pg. 4.  I know.  How cool is that?

more info on the trim, LINK HERE.

I struggled with dishcloths knitted on the diagonal.   GF, Sue, had knit these many times.  She patiently showed me the ropes, and I finally got the hang of it.  Sugar n Creme yarn, size 9 needles.

... and, once I had the 'know how' knit this for GF Amy.  Pattern is Leisure Arts, Love to Knit Dishcloths by Evelyn A. Clark, called Radiating Hearts.  Sugar n Creme. 

... this free pattern was from Yarnspiration web site -- link HERE.  Sugar n Creme yarn.

This is  new-to-me yarn, Lion Brand 24/7, cotton.    Pattern is Leaf Lace dishloth ...  link HERE.

I like to have my fav needles close at hand + worry about ruining the points.   I have been using this wonderful woven pouch + it is perfect. 

Toys -- did you see the sheep shape stitch markers? 

I wasn't sure about the yarn-it, yet, when I saw the sale, bought a pink one.   I hope to keep the "hat" yarn free of cat fur.   oh, the shedding. 

Fusing ... embellishing.   More photos - link here.

My iron is a mess -- a gust of wind blew the mistyfuse into the iron plate.   After cleaning the iron, I am looking forward to making this owl kit w/DD.

and.... if you like contests .... 

if you are in the neighborhood --- 

visit Lace Day!!!   

 

 details on the

Lafayette Lacemaker blog, link HERE.

week-end went too quickly ....

Jasper keeping my sewing machine seat warm ....

I won a giveaway & the box of goodies arrived [photos to follow in another post].

Last night, DH and I went into Chicago, listening to the hockey game

on the radio ..... went to the

[tee shirt -- gotta have one!]

City Winery [couple blocks from Harpo Studio].

We went to the 2nd, 10pm show

for Margo Timmins, Cowboy Junkies.

I could listen to their music all night!   Anyhow, got so

swept up in her voice, the band, their

sound - and forgot to snap a photo while they were performing.  First song --- Sweet Jane.

They performed a couple songs from Kennedy Suite, their Nomad series,

and song, West of Rome [I think that was the title], song from their

first album, song name escapes me [the album before Trinity Session], and of course

Trinty Session album songs.   Walking after Midnight just rocked.   

Nice venue, great sound, perfect seats.

Wine, rose, was ok [I'm spoiled by Oliver Winery].   

Didn't have much traffic to deal with.

Finally a sunny/windy day --- took Tori's stuffed toys

OK, my toys, too --- outside.

Once back inside - all fresh!!! Now to arrange in the

doll beds and top of wardrobe.   Such a fun task to

end the week-end.

Lafayette Lacemakers is having a Carrickmacross Lace Class

following their next meeting.

So, I obtained a couple second hand books - which arrived - and I enjoyed going thru ...

Nellie O Cleirigh

Doris Campbell Preston

Think I'll do better with some hands-on instruction.   

Keeping my fingers crossed Mother Nature cooperates.  Looking forward to the class.

I had made a few bracelets & of course my Mom's broke.

Guess I need more beading instruction!!!!   This time I added double jump rings.

Fixed my Mom's bracelet - and mailed it ... what a week-end.

Time goes quickly.