Tuesday 26 April 2011

Back from holiday



I have spend two lovely weeks in The Netherlands.  The weather was perfect. 
Lace was a big feature this holiday, I could finally pick up some lace equipment I took over last year.  And I was able to go to the AGM of the LOKK, this is the Dutch lace society.


With the lace equipment came an almost finished piece of Torchon in linen thread.  It was such a nice design that I had to finish it.  I haven't worked with linen thread for a long time and this was a good reminder why I not.  Linen thread doesn't slide into place like cotton and silk.  You have to pull every thread seperately.
   I decided to send the mat to the lady,who made it, and I hope she enjoys her mat. 

The AGM of the LOKK was a lovely day.  In the morning we had the actual AGM followed by a powerpoint presentation of lace hankerchiefs owned by the LOKK.  These hankerchiefs were also on display.  In the afternoon we were given a simple pattern for a handkerchief corner.  Unfortunately I hadn't brought the right thread, so my attempt looks a bit thin.