He was supposed to go on a lovely trip overseas quite some time ago, but was not finished in time. There was even supposed to be a second one, mirrored, so that I could join them together to make a 3D fish with padding in the middle. Mmmmm............. yeah right.................
He is made with Guttermann 100% cotton sewing thread, a Guttermann metallic thread, and a DMC variegated Special Dentelles 80 thread. Consequently lots of joining in, leaving out, sewings, & ends to finish off. His eye is a tally, which is cringe worthy in the lace world, but I am happy with mine. The orange half stitch 'scales' leave a bit to be desired though. I personally think half stitch is cringe worthy, but then again this is the first time I have done half stitch in 15 years. Maybe I just need more practice.
It was such a learning experience, and there are mistakes everywhere, but he is finished & I am proud to say I have made him.
So now that my lace pillow is free, what's next? Hopefully a beautiful Bedfordshire handkerchief edging. I have thread & fabric ready to go, my pricking is nearly ready, then I have to wind some bobbins & I will be in business!Watch this space.
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Wow, I did not know you could do this! Fantastic!
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