Turkish Needle Lace Class California

In this workshop, Victoria will teach beginners how to create edgings and a beautiful scarf flower.

Learning Points:

 Knots and loops-the fundamental units of Needle Lace

 Increasing loops in a row

 Decreasing loops in a row

 Casting on a new color or adding more thread

 Good practice with tail ends and casting on

 Undoing knots and mistakes

 The effects of outlining

 Creating large loops the same size

 3D effects of layering

Materials Supplied:

Edging template; pattern/basic techniques instructions;

Bring to Class:

Sharp scissor; Seam ripper; desk light; Optional: Lizbeth thread in size 20 or 40 (or 10 if you want a specific color).

To get a free sample of size 3 or 10 from Handy Hands, request a catalog: https://www.hhtatting.com/

Corresponding Needle Size to Thread Size:

#18 Tapestry Needle - Lizbeth Thread #10 – best for beginners, this size needle & thread is supplied.

#20 Tapestry Needle - Lizbeth Thread #20

#22 Tapestry Needle - Lizbeth Thread #40

*Books for sale during the workshop (check/cash)*

$35 - Flowers in Threads: Needle Lace for Beginners; $35 - Intermediate and Advanced Patterns for Needle Lace

*Credit card accepted online only. Use code: holdship if you will be at the workshop to pick up book.

A digital version is also available as a non-printable pdf for purchase.