Some time ago, I stumbled upon two pretty bobbin lace doilies. Although they didn’t quite match my taste as decorative items, I could easily imagine them being part of an Edwardian blouse. I quickly knew that I wanted to incorporate these lace doilies into a blouse, but finding the perfect spot for them proved to …
I stumbled upon Armenian lace as a new to me technique of making lace (see right pin), and thought an Edwardian petticoat would be the perfect project to try out such a new technique. If it doesn’t go well, I’ll just wear a skirt over it and no one will see. But first I need …
The first of April is not only April Fool’s Day but also International Tatting Day. To celebrate it appropriately, I thought of learning the tatting technique. Especially since I’ve wanted to do this for years. The History of Tatting Tatting lace is also called shuttle lace in German. This name refers to the tool used, …
