I kinda forgot about my crocheted lace stuff just because I haven't had a use. Having a huge backlog of doilies has not been necessary for a while. Between my mother and I, we've tired our family out of doilies. I kinda scoffed at it. Then reading stuff on Ravelry and lace knitting made me realize something. There is something to be said for the delicate stuff in thin threads. Why? More bang for your buck. More entertainment for less money. The materials to make the filet stuff I'm making is insanely cheap. Mercerized cotton thread goes for a song. It only took a little more than $5 in materials for a 12" x 20" wall hanging. And I used "better" thread than I normally would. Yes, I know, cheap crocheter, how stereotypical of me. But you know what? I like this. I'm not worried about function with these projects now. I want to do art filet pieces, hence me digging around on the Antique Pattern Library. So much gorgeous stuff.
Time to get cracking on my castle now :)
3 comments:
I think your work is beautiful My only question is..... When do I get some??? LOL!
I think this is just gorgeous. makes me want to pull out the hooks and hook it up! I don't know what I would do with it though...
@s.b. naas -- Thanks! If I'd actually washed and blocked it then it would be gracing my cube at work. I just haven't had a chance yet.
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