There weren't too many of us today, but we all enjoyed the needle lace class. For all, it was the first time of trying it, so full marks for wanting to try it!
Here are some of the efforts:
Well done to everyone!
Our next stitch club will be on Saturday 20th June, when Bron will be taking us through the popular Chicken Scratch. Details will follow shortly.
Our next stitch club will be on Saturday 16th May at the Thomas Garrett Building, Heighington. Running from 10:00 – 15:00.
Jacqui will be taking us through creating a piece of traditional needle lace which you can use to create a motif for some clothing, or if wire is added, a 3-D piece.
Usually needle lace is quite fine, but for this piece we’re going slightly heavier so you can more easily learn and use the stitches. If you haven’t got Perle cotton, a thicker crochet cotton will suffice, like a 40, 50 or even a 60.
Requirements List
· A strip of calico 18” x 6”
· Either some sticky backed plastic, or thick tracing
paper 6” x 6”
· The actual design
· Perle 8 or 12 cotton in your own choice of colour (you
can use variegated if you like)
· Matching sewing cotton
· A sewing needle
· A tapestry or ballpoint needle that will take the
thickness of your perle cotton.
· Paper scissors and embroidery scissors
· *OPTIONAL* - Fine florist’s wire if you’re thinking of
something 3-D
As usual, the cost is £5.00 for members
and £7.50 for non-members. Please let
Judith or Jacqui know if you are coming so we know how many instruction sheets
to print off.
You will need to provide yourself with a packed lunch. Alternatively, there is a shop in the village that does food. Tea, coffee, biscuits will be provided.