I really, really, really like bobbin lace. In fact it's my favorite lace to make, just because the possibilities are endless. There is so much you can do with a pillow and a few (or many!) bobbins. Plus it's a lot of fun to make!
This piece is Sweet Rose from Idrija Lace. I started it on New Year's eve and was surprised how quickly the bloom worked up. It helps that it's really pretty! Before actually starting the lace, I decided on the order:
-bloom
-stem
-frame
-ground
Soon after I started the stem, I realized that the way the pattern is drawn, it would look better if I started the stem from the bloom, meaning that I would have to do the frame first. At that point I didn't want to cut off the stem, so I continued. That was a mistake. At least it's not as noticeable now that it's off the pillow, but it still bothers me. Oh well, lesson learned. I really do like the bloom though and will probably make just the bloom again.
Nice work! I like this motif.
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