The Taster session was held at the Victorian Branch Australian Lace Guild. I have been wanting to attend their open day for some years now, however something always prevented me from getting there. This time I booked and paid for ticket in advance, so nothing was going to stop me.
The guild members were very patient and helpful, and while I only had a small window to cram in this new to me craft, they have a big library of books that I could have easily spent the 2½ hours looking through these alone, then there was the trade table, so it was a blessing I had to rush off or I would have a very big hole in my pocket...... not to worry they have a bigger trade day in a month, so look out!
Now lace making had always looked a little daunting to me, and I have tried many crafts, however it was actually not too hard. Of course I have to work on tension, and I am sure I crossed instead of twisted and vice versa, but as my mum always said "a blind man would be glad to see it".
Will it become a new obsession, well no, I really do not have time and I have so many other projects on the go, and the stash to start 100 more.... but..... I do have loads of crochet cotton, and I do have all the materials to make a working cushion, and I have pins..... and I could make some Bobbins at 'Ladies in the Shed' when we learn to use the lathe... so until then I just have to admire all the beautiful hand make bobbin lace that others make, so I am off to Pinterest to make a new board for all the lovely work of others!
Meanwhile here is the proof of my efforts.
