Monday, 16 February 2009

Bedfordshire for beginners

Some of you may remember this post about Jenny and myself undertaking a challenge to learn Bedfordshire lace in 2009. As this activity keeps my fingers moving without having to use any real pressure, I can cope with the plaster cast on my arm as long as I take frequent breaks. Jenny has posted her first sample here and my first sample is shown below.

Bedfordshire lace
thread Finca 50
I still need to practise on the plaits as they are sometimes too loose

Bedfordshire lace
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11 comments:

  1. Unknown16 February 2009 at 15:50

    Have fun making your Bedfordshire lace. It looks good so far.

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  2. Guzzisue16 February 2009 at 15:54

    thanks, this is a new lace for me, suspect it is going to get a bit complicated very soon

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  3. Anonymous16 February 2009 at 17:40

    Your plaits: try to press threads after a cross (rather than after a twist), by pulling a pair right and a pair left so that they almost are on a same line.

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  4. Guzzisue16 February 2009 at 17:53

    thanks, trying this now :-), I see how it works !

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  5. Jenny16 February 2009 at 21:13

    Looking good. Much better tham my effort!

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  6. laura_rose16 February 2009 at 21:57

    Well done. It is only small steps to the more complicated ... just do it 1 step at a time :) Have fun, and I hope you enjoy...it is a fabulous lace to make!

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  7. CakesMix17 February 2009 at 05:06

    What a beautiful start!

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  8. neki desu17 February 2009 at 15:18

    very nice, but i can't believe it's a first sample!

    neki desu

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  9. Guzzisue17 February 2009 at 15:24

    I already make torchon lace and Bucks point so I know various techniques but this is a new style for me. Thank you everyone for your encouragement.

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  10. acereta17 February 2009 at 23:21

    Very nice, but you are righnt - it should me more tight. In color it would be nice...

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  11. Anonymous23 February 2009 at 14:33

    What a great challenge for 2009! Its really pretty!

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