I’m working on simple designs to be able to teach how to do Filet Lace Technique.
Anyone for Filet Lace?
(Almost) In time for Valentines Day
How about a very simple heart project for Valentine’s Day?
This MODERN TENERIFFE LACE Kit is super simple and fast to make. It only requires 2 design rounds of Knot Stitching in addition to the basics of Teneriffe Lace: 1. Laying down the Warp/Foundation Threads; 2. Two rounds of center weaving; 3. The outer Knot Stitch round; : 4. Remove the completed lace from the loom. This project can probably be completed in 30-45 minutes (depending upon how far along you are in your Teneriffe Lace journey).
This NeedleLaceArts Teneriffe Lace Kit features paper patterns that you cut out, place onto the loom, and then lay down the warp/foundations thread over. The stitching lines on the paper pattern will give you precise guidelines as to where to place your Knot Stitch stitches and rounds. (Editor’s note: I can’t make a decent-looking round if my life depended upon it without my paper pattern!!!)
New Teneriffe Loom Set Coming Soon
I have been stitching up this Teneriffe Lace set to prove that my new looms (to the left in the photo above) will work together to create this 9 motif doily. This set includes a larger motif in which I put more stitching & time into to create a ‘centerpiece’. Then I surround that center motif with smaller, simpler motifs.
I used to use plastic canvas rounds (pictured in the above photo to the right) as my ‘looms’ to complete this doily set but there are problems with this approach (one-use only & the larger PC round is unavailable now–see kit image below). So I set out to recreate this doily in NeedleLaceArts slotted, reusable wooden looms. This involved a bit of math (more about that in the future) as well as ‘trial & error’ stitching. But the lace above proves that my looms work!
This kit will introduce approaches to stitching motifs together into a larger piece/doily.
Etsy Shop is Restocked
10 Complete Kits.
There are 2 ‘Stars’ kits. One kit has two sizes of looms just like the ‘Hearts’ kit.
www.NeedleLaceArts.etsy.com
Oh my Stars! Introducing NLA’s Teneriffe Lace Star Kit
I was going to introduce my ‘Flower Series’ of Teneriffe Lace Kits first, but I realized (after decorating my own Christmas tree with these ornaments) that the Star Teneriffe Lace Kit was perfect for Christmas!
This complete kit has everything you need to complete these projects (minus a scissor & a needle-threader-if you’re in that age category).
Two projects/designs are included. The design with weaving (top-right) takes a bit more time to complete. The design with only Knot-Stitch (bottom-left, below) can be completed in a jiffy. Once you get the hang of Teneriffe technique, you probably can create several of the Knot-Stitch only designs in one evening–perfect for gifts for the holidays!
NeedleLaceArts Etsy Shop is OPEN!
I’m soooo happy to report that I have listed 10 of my Modern Teneriffe Lace Kits for sale on my Etsy shop: www.NeedleLaceArts.etsy.com. You can also access my Etsy Shop via the ‘Etsy’ button on the left side-bar of the homepage.
This has been years in the making—designing the pieces, creating the wooden looms (digitally & physically), stitching the design using various threads, and creating the booklets as to how to work Teneriffe Lace in general and for each loom/design. Consider that each of the above steps had MANY steps each, you may get a clue as to how much time & energy has been put into this process to be able to share them with you all.
I will be writing more about and introducing each kit in the future.
Is it ‘Teneriffe’ or ‘Tenerife’–Spelling???
The island in the Canary Islands that this lace is named for is named/spelled ‘Tenerife’ with one ‘F’. But somehow, the lace itself has been spelled with two ‘F’s’.
It is my theory that Alexandra Stillwell’s publication of her book in _____ may have dictated how the lace is referred to, spelling-wise.
Traditional vs Modern Teneriffe Lace
Historically, Teneriffe / Sol Lace is done in one color (usually white or ecru) and the thread used is quite fine. Most of the work was done using round/circles, combining them to produce pieces such as the one above
However, Needle Lace Arts would like to introduce you to ‘Modern Teneriffe Lace’.
Modern Teneriffe Lace uses colored threads and unique shapes to create Teneriffe Lace such as the one in the photo below.
How Teneriffe / Sol Lace is created
Teneriffe Lace is created by making individual motifs and then stitching them together to form a bigger, more elaborate piece such as a doily.
Middle, right in the photo is an individual motif.
The upper piece is a doily made of 7 individual motifs of the same size.
The bottom piece is a doily made of a bigger, more intricate motif in the center, surrounded by 8 simpler motifs.
How to Use/Navigate this Website
- The front page will be devoted to new content–‘blog posts’. This is where new projects, ideas, content related to these lacemaking types/techniques, etc. can be shared.
- The ‘Header’ (underneath the websites title & the 4 images of the laces) will have the ‘pages’ of the main content:
- ‘HOME’ will click you back to the front page of the website.
- ‘Blog Posts’ should give you better access to the shared content.
- ‘Lace Art Types’ has 4 subpages, each one devoted to the specific lace types/techniques of ‘Teneriffe/Sol Lace’, ‘Romanian Point Lace’, ‘Carrickmacross Lace’, and ‘Filet Lace’. It is here that I hope to organize all information that relates to that particular lace type.
- ‘About’ is where you can find information about me (who I am, my background, etc) as well as a page called ‘Classes & Teaching’ in which you can find a link to another website that I have created to showcase some of the classes that I could teach for you with an up-to-date ‘Fiber Art Teaching Resume’ that outlines my experience. ‘Wholesale Information’ is there for future information regarding how retailers can purchase my kits at wholesale prices. (Right now, just call or email me for information–let’s discuss it!).
- The Footer (at the bottom of the main page) has all my contact information. I want you to be comfortable knowing that I’m a real person and have more trust in our relationship, both online and off. In the Footer there are also active links to the various pages (so you don’t have to go to the top of the page to access them).