Old Dog, New Tricks

Small farmer and fiber crafter, cyclist & hopeful triathlete; learning music in my old age.  Who knew?

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Vacation shopping! We stopped at @dogtownbooks in Gloucester, where they have husband seating AND allow dogs; I picked up a music book. Then after another trip to the @gloucesterdogpark, we stopped at #diamondcovemusic where hubby found me a gorgeous cypress burl tenor ukulele! So pretty! https://www.instagram.com/p/CQzCpVLlZF0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Lighthouses visible from @capeannmotorinn, at the highest magnification my iphone will do. Sunrise this morning. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQyPE2rli0c/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This is one full repeat of my next bookmark pattern. This is Biggins Lace Multi Bookmarks, which is kind of a basic outline with suggestions. (https://bigginslace.co.uk/multi-bookmarks-4-p.asp) I’m starting with whole & half stitch diamonds, alternating with spiders. So far, so good. I printed the pattern at 77% and I’m using Finca 40 thread. #bobbinlace #bobbinlacemaking #bigginslace #torchonlace https://www.instagram.com/p/CQwgzNWJQYC/?utm_medium=tumblr

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River got to vidit the @gloucesterdogpark! Too hot, but he had a good time anyway. #gloucesterdogpark #takeyourdogonvacation https://www.instagram.com/p/CQv5OmRJjas/?utm_medium=tumblr

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At @capeannmotorinn for a short mid-week getaway. This was the scene yesterday when a brief late-afternoon shower rolled through. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQv1ln8JJFQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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My Bobbin Carousel (from RichardPickul.com) populated for my next bookmark. It’s so pretty! Fantastic piece of woodworking. #lacemakersofinstagram #bobbinlace #bobbinlacemaking #torchonlace https://www.instagram.com/p/CQvvrgPJ2QY/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Ok, just one more (for now). There are a series of #puncetto tutorials on the blog http://sitakrajka.blogspot.com/search/label/Puncetto%20Valsesiano?m=1. You’ll have to cut and paste the URL. She is the one who wrote the Piecework magazine tutorial. If you open this in Chrome, Google will translate it automatically. (Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “older posts” for one more at the start of the series.) #needlelace #puncettovalsesiano #puncetto_valsesiano #lacemakersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CQqqFAWpdCQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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For anyone who is interested in #puncettovalsesiano, I have found an article in Piecework magazine, May/June 2015, with a small project and basic instructions. #pieceworkmagazine #needlelace #puncetto #puncetto_valsesiano #lacemakersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CQqmXappFyr/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I just found out about #puncettovalsesiano last night during a Zoom meeting with the @brooklynlaceguild. Today I ordered a book about this from Italy, because I couldn’t find it anywhere else. No idea how long it will take to get here. #lacemakersofinstagram #needlelace https://www.instagram.com/p/CQpCrXFpx1X/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Pins & pattern are gone, it’s off the roller, and I have trimmed all the loose ends from where I had to add thread. Now to work in all the ends, then add elastic & ribbon, and send it off! #bobbinlace #bobbinlacemaking #torchonlace #lacemakersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CQjAGaXpo0H/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I should be able to finish the lace for the wedding garter today, and move along to the finishing (connecting beginning to end and adding elastic and a ribbon - still need to get the ribbon). I also added a couple of bits (purple low profile orifice reducer & purple hooks, both from @snortimer) to my Electric Eel 6.0. And a package I ordered at the beginning of the month finally arrived from Canada - a bobbin stand, pin bowl, and pin vise/pricker from Richard Pickul! (He mailed it right away, it’s the USPS that is sloooooow). Beautiful woods and gorgeous workmanship! I already have a pricker but this one is purple… Looking forward to working on some weaving again after the garter is done! #snortimershub #bobbinlace #bobbinlacemaking #torchonlace #electriceelwheel6 https://www.instagram.com/p/CQgmEokpASP/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Added a couple of personal touches to the weaving studio today. This Etsy vendor (Crazy8Zdecor) did an excellent job, and even colored the screw heads! Wonderful attention to detail! https://www.instagram.com/p/CQbwXXvJW2h/?utm_medium=tumblr

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New bobbins today from @rosegroundsupplies! Can’t wait to use them! #lacemakersofinstagram #midlandsbobbins https://www.instagram.com/p/CQY3h72J29K/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Lace class, Fun with Fans, yesterday with @lacemakerkaren and @thelacemuseum. She showed one of hers made into a pincushion; I may do that with mine when it’s done! #bobbinlace #bobbinlacemaking #torchonlace #lacemakersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CQWKIEoFSvU/?utm_medium=tumblr

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After living out of coolers and buying ice by the 5-pack sleeve for a week and a half, we now have a new fridge. Ready to go grocery shopping and let life return to what passes for normal around here. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQRDsD_JI1o/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Up to 16-1/2” on the wedding garter! #lacemakersofinstagram #bobbinlace #bobbinlacemaking #torchonlace https://www.instagram.com/p/CQO3NeXJjqy/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Bobbins - I love Midlands lace bobbins. They are what first caught my attention about lacemaking - so pretty, with all kinds of different spangles (the beads at the bottom), different woods & decorations, etc. I also love rainbows, and purple. Here are my rainbow bobbins, and a few other favorites. #bobbinlace #bobbinlacemaking #lacebobbins #midlandsbobbins #spangledbobbins #rainbows #pridemonth https://www.instagram.com/p/CQG-TCCpu6R/?utm_medium=tumblr