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Goldwork Group
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Lace Makers
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Wearable Art/Altered Clo…
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Beading
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Design
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Hand Embroidery
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Embroidery Geek
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I also did some digging around in my needlework library and did a comparison of Armenian needlelace, punto avorio, and puncetto lace and the only difference seems to be that in puncetto lace the knots are worked very close together to cre…
As far as I have been able to ascertain, puncetto lace is a specific type of a larger style of needlelace called punto avorio which is a type of knotted lace prevalent in the Mediterranean area. Instructions on how to stitch the knots can be found s…
For beginnning and advanced goldwork enthusiasts
For those who need altering and like change
For all those who are interested in beading
A group to discuss all facets of design
For those who love hand embroidery both traditional and contemporary
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- What aspect of textiles are you interested in?
- goldwork, silk embroidery, freehand embroidery, embellishment, thread painting, or nue, whitework, needle lace, applique, quilting, wearable art, beadwork, shisha work
- Where did you learn your textle skills?
- My great-grandmother handed me a needle and thread when I was three and taught me the basics. Since then I've done extensive self-study, especially in the areas of historical embroidery and costumes. I'm now leaning more toward contemporary work and wearable art.
- Anything else you want to say to introduce yourself to the group??
- I've taught various types of historical embroidery and have won a 2nd place ribbon in the silk and metal thread division at the Woodlawn Plantation Needlework Exhibit. I am a HUGE embroidery geek.
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