Romanian Crochet, Romanian Macrame, Romanian Point Lace or Romanian Needle Lace; it is all the same.
This weekend I was doing lots of yard work and got a lovely sunburn. I didn't make much lace, so I thought I would
show something I did a few years ago. This, obviously, is a baby bonnet. It is not lined, that is just a burgundy ball of thread I put in it to hold its shape for the photo, showing in a side profile and a back profile. The
cord (link to how to make cord) is neat; it is crocheted, but the neat part is that in unravels in both directions. This makes it easy to unravel and join the ends to form lace. After you crochet the cord you baste it to a fabric pattern, and then you fill it with needle stitches. I have taught this several times in different stores such as
Heindselman's , Stitching Corner in West Jordon, for community education classes and one on one. It makes some of nicest
doilies and bodices. I will post more photos of this type of lace tomorrow.
VERY PRETTY SUNSHINE, LOOKS VERY ANTIQUE. I CAN'T WORK ON NEEDLEWORK OUTSIDE IN THE SUN, I HAVE TO SIT ON THE PORCH, THE SUN ALWAYS SEEMS TO GLARE OFF WHATEVER I'AM DOING. aLWAYS NICE TO SEE WHAT YOU ARE UP TO.
ReplyDeleteNANCY JO
I wasn't making lace in the sun I was pulling weeds for about 6 hours. I wish I was doing lace that would have been more fun. I hope you are well and having a lovely weekend.
ReplyDelete* Wow this is beautiful ! *
ReplyDeleteI was looking for patterns for this type of thing but not in the real fine thread. I bet this is in the real fine one like the 20 or 30 isn't it?
I'm after patterns using size 10 crochet thread, would you know where I could find some ?
Stunning work, I've saved you on my favs.
Sharon
Actually this is size 5 because I was teaching a class of beginners and I wanted something they could finish quickly so this is actually a very large cord. Usually I would use size 30 for a baby bonnet. Just not in this case.
ReplyDeletethank you for the compliment and thank you for adding me to your Favs
you can try the places listed below
you can look at lacis on internet.
http://www.lacis.com/catalog/
Do a search on romanian lace or battenberg lace both can be used as
patterns I recommend the video
SE53 - ROMANIAN POINT LACE VIDEO. Sylvia Murariu.
sunshine
What a beautiful piece. I have been surfing for something really interesting and elegant and this is it. What an inspiration.
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