Drawn Thread Work Projects 
The sampler shown here is made using the Pulled & Drawn Thread technique, which
is part embroidery and part lace making. This style originated in ancient China and was very popular with young women
who lived in the red light districts, where they were used as "Peek-a-boo" curtains. These curtains were actually
room dividers, but the young ladies would stand behind them and peek through the lace and if she did not like her gentlemen
callers, she would send the maid out to send him away. This sampler was created by lace instructor, Stephen Bowman, and the details of it are depicted below.
A sampler like this one is the main project in the Pulled & Drawn Thread class, however, there are many more designs to
choose from.
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| Wall Hanging Sampler |
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| Long Framed Sampler |
The Wall Hanging Sampler (shown to the left) was designed by Stephen
Bowman to be completed and to hang in his office. Well, its hanging in the office, but it still has yet to be
completed. So much for doing projects for yourself. This sampler has 15 different designs on it, including 4 corner
designs, each done in a different bright color. As can be seen in the picture, many of the threads have yet to be pulled
out of the main linen.
The sampler shown on the right, known as the "Long Frame
Sampler" is a current work in progress. It will have 11 different designs in it, all the same color, ranging from
the easiest at the top and progressing to more difficult as it goes down. Of the 11 designs, 7 are complete and the
8th is almost finished (though not depicted). The remainder will soon be done and a new picture of the sampler in its
frame will be added to the website.
Netting Projects
This simple edging is the first project we do in the Netting /
Filet Lace class. Later projects (time permitting) will include a more complex edging and a doily center.
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| Netted Doiley |
A doily in netting is
much different than in the other forms of lace making, in as such a doily center and the edging are not written together in
the same pattern, but rather you can mix and match the two together.. Netted doilies, like most other doilies, start in the center of the piece and work out.
The doiley pictured here is called the "Rings of Atlantis" due to the three sets of rings and was recently completed
by Stephen during the Netting class held at the end of 2010. . Netting is a simple process,
merely one knot and the oldest known form of lace making.
Running Naked with Scissors and Plotting World Domination
on a Shoestring Budget
 
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