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Making a Bobbin Lace Pillow

There are many ways to make a pillow, and many on the market – new and pre-loved.

Next week – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday I having my first pop-up shop. I will be at the lean too at Parker’s Yard at the Framework Knitter’s Museum in Ruddington. I will have Bobbin Lace items and Indian Block Printed items with me. As well as demonstrating over the 3 days (26th-28th July). So ifContinue reading “First POP-UP Shop”

Bobbin Lace at Newark

These are some new sessions that I am starting this autumn. The sessions will be the first Saturday of the month 10-12 You will be able to learn at your own speed and gain a understanding of this beautiful craft These session will be £15.00 per session but it you book multiple session there isContinue reading “Bobbin Lace at Newark”

Inspire Course

The next terms courses are now able to booked with inspire learning – I will be leading a mix of Bobbin Lace, Indian Block Printing, Macrame and new this year mix Journal making. Check these out on the inspire website and brochure in the libraries

First Event for 2022

Hello, Just wanted to let you know that on the 9th April I will be at Nonsuch Studios. I will have some newly made greetings cards and have selection of Bobbin Lace items. Some with special first event of the year deals‼️‼️ If unsure where the venue is: Nonsuch Studios,92 Lower Parliament StNG1 1EH MainContinue reading “First Event for 2022”

Open Studios

This year 2021 saw the 10 year anniversary of Open Studios Notts, with lots of changes in the world due to current virus; this year saw a mix of actual events and virtual events. Including exhibition in three of the inspire culture libraries . You can also join in at home! with ‘Crafty Birthday Cake’Continue reading “Open Studios”

BBC

How many of you saw BBC country file program last night, presenter Sean Fletcher has go at Bobbin Lace – good piece on the history (use wonder who the 85 are, I’m I one???) https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000vbz8/countryfile-hambleden-valley Available in BBC iplayer Also in https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1424779/Countryfile-Sean-Fletcher-told-off-local-error-lacemaking-BBC-video

Happy Easter

Well the sunshine is trying to come out, is it shinning where you are? Spring always mean a time to sort out, a bit of a spring clean. I found out some of my early pieces of Bobbin Lace, which are Easter theme. This little rabbit was one of my first pieces, so that wasContinue reading “Happy Easter”

2021 – Challenge is at a end

Throughout January I’ve have been taking part in a Instagram challenge set by Jane Fuller of “Bobbin & Wire”. It had prompt for each day some easily connected to lace and lace making and some making you think out of the box. Have a look on Instagram (link to my page) for #lacechallenge_2021 – but also the other fantastic lace makers from around the world thatContinue reading “2021 – Challenge is at a end”