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**Petra van Cronenburg** @NatureMC@mastodon.online · Mar 28

Petra van Cronenburg @NatureMC@mastodon.online

@leighms The same problem with #crafts and #art. Not long ago someone wrote an article about #scam #fake lacemaker books: https://www.404media.co/bobbin-tatting-lace-ai-generated-books/ When it comes to tutorials, #LLM images become a pest destroying beginners' self esteem.
The only good news: it doesn't kill.

And Bezos, Zuckerberg & Co are complicit, because they want to sell their AI. @writers
@Remittancegirl

404 Media · Dec 26, 2024AI-Generated Book Grifters Threaten The Future of Lace-Making“Unfortunately, for newcomers who might be excited to dive into this hobby, they could get burned by the inadequate books—and frankly the thievery—of the work of our cherished lacemakers and designers."

#AI #ChatGPT #bookstodon

**Petra van Cronenburg** @NatureMC@mastodon.online · Mar 24 *

Mar 24 *

Petra van Cronenburg @NatureMC@mastodon.online

For all who like to see my #scrollBook project in progress, I start a thread for new photos.
The idea: Having art small enough for a handbag or hanged on a wall. 'Writing' a #book that can't get copied by AI or people - but can be inspiring for others.
Materials: A vintage wooden bobbin, tea-dyed coton flannel, #teaBags, #sareeSilk scraps, #lace, #embroidery, glass rocailles.
@embroidery @textilearts @fibrearts

Part of my scrollbook with a needle and yellowish green thread. On a background of bright purple flannel a collage of small white lace, a square of a used teabag and scraps of saree silk. The spuares and rectangles are laid in a collage composition and get fixed with wild, wobbly stitches. One silk scrap in rosé has a beautiful dark lilac and red ornamental print.

#TextileArt #collageArt #fiberarts

**TAV Creations** @TAVCreations@ottawa.place · Mar 20

Mar 20

TAV Creations @TAVCreations@ottawa.place

This lovely young couple did their own leather work to finish off their themed wedding outfits!
It was such fun making these! See alt text for descriptions
#youngLove #themeWedding #custom #couture #lace #goldAccent #handSewing #TAVCreationsOriginals #greenAndGold

Back view of a woman and man.
Her hair is clipped up to show the open neckline of the dress. Bodice corset made in green cotton print with added sleeves in white satin.the skirt is a gold organza over green satin. Gold beaded lace trims the edges of the neckline, looped corset v back and the hem ove the skirt. Gold ribbon laces up the back opening.
He has a dark green semi cloak over a black vest, both trimmed in gold braid.

Front view of À young woman and man in front of a black and white filigree paper divider /.
She has a fitted gown with the bodice made from À green cotton print, into a basque waist and sweetheart neckline formed by added pleated white satin cap sleeves. The skirt is a gold organza over green satin split to reveal a white satin under layer. Beaded gold lace trim is sewn on to the neckline, waistline and the opening edge and hem of the organza skirt layer. She has leather painted wrist bracers
He has a black tunic vest closed with gold button and loop closers, trimmed with a square pattern formed by gold braid. His semi cloak is also trimmed with gold braid and attached to a metal and leather disc by À gold cord. He wears a white shirt, black pants and leather arm bracers and belt.

See description from previous photo of woman and man. The additional draped silk piece worn by the woman attaches at the neck on a green satin band that has gold beaded lace flowers hiding the hook and eye clasp. The veil drapes open in the front to knee length and wraps around the back loosely draping.

**Kris** @trashpandacreative@pixelfed.social · Mar 17

Mar 17

Kris @trashpandacreative@pixelfed.social

Making progress on the shuttle tatted choker/necklace/whatchamacallit. I've always been fascinated by lace making, but the bobbin and pin method is a) impossible to do on the go and b) a sensory nightmare with the clacking of bobbins against each other

i was so happy when i discovered shuttle tatting, which eliminates both issues and is actually not that hard to learn. The stitches are structured pretty much like macrame knots and the patterns/diagrams are easy to follow. Even for me, and i can't stand reading patterns

this is a free pattern i found online, originally meant to be attached as edging on a handkerchief.
#handmade #lace #tattedlace #needletatting #shuttletatting #choker

#choker

**Joan Carroll** @joancarroll@photog.social · Mar 13

Mar 13

Joan Carroll @joancarroll@photog.social

A lace curtain seen inside the house of gauchos in the Patagonia area of Argentina. It seems to be tucked into the window handle to let the light into the interior. Soft light filters through the glass panes, creating a tranquil and airy atmosphere.

#curtain #lace #lacey #window #artistic #sunlight #gathered #view #AYearForArt #buyIntoArt #giftideas #wallart #artforsale @joancarroll

https://joan-carroll.pixels.com/featured/lace-curtain-in-a-gaucho-home-patagonia-joan-carroll.html

A lace curtain seen inside the house of gauchos in the Patagonia area of Argentina. It seems to be tucked into the window handle to let the light into the interior. Soft light filters through the glass panes, creating a tranquil and airy atmosphere.

#curtain #lace #lacey #window #artistic #sunlight #gathered #view #AYearForArt #buyIntoArt #giftideas #wallart #artforsale @joancarroll

https://joan-carroll.pixels.com/featured/lace-curtain-in-a-gaucho-home-patagonia-joan-carroll.html

**Kris** @trashpandacreative@pixelfed.social · Mar 6

Mar 6

Kris @trashpandacreative@pixelfed.social

I don't think I've ever made as much as I'm making these days, the itch to create with my hands is simply unstoppable. Here's a quick lacey bandana with some leftover yarn. This one's going to my sister's cockapoo puppy – the yellow matches his cheerful disposition

#knit #knitting #wip #handmade #bandana #lace #yellow

#yellow

**Sarah Honeychurch** @nomadwarmachine@social.ds106.us · Mar 4

Mar 4

Sarah Honeychurch @nomadwarmachine@social.ds106.us

Just finished my Pi R Square shawl in #shetland 1 ply (cobweb) lace #knitting #lace #craft

**mem_somerville** @mem_somerville@mastodon.social · Feb 9

Feb 9

mem_somerville @mem_somerville@mastodon.social

The #lace segment that ran today is now available to view on the web.

My heart is broken that they showed only a smidge of #IpswichLace and didn't even say its name....sigh.

#BobbinLace #Needlelace #IOLI #IrishLace #Idrija #TextileHistory #RBG

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/weaving-a-fascination-for-lace/

CBS News · Feb 9Weaving a fascination for laceBy CBS News

**E. Magnusson** @Mesterspets@pixelfed.social · Feb 8

Feb 8

E. Magnusson @Mesterspets@pixelfed.social

I always thought of crochet lace as heavy, indelicate. But then I had an internship at Skansen open air museum in Stockholm, and I was tasked to make this bonnet. It’s from the oldest crochet manual printed in Swedish, from the 1840’s. And the fineness of this lace really blew me away and set me on a new path.

#lace #lacemaking #crafts #crochet #crochetlace #spets #spitze #virkning

#virkning

**mem_somerville** @mem_somerville@mastodon.social · Feb 8

Feb 8

mem_somerville @mem_somerville@mastodon.social

Lace-related rumor: CBS Sunday Morning program in the US will have a #Lace segment on this weekend (barring any breaking news disruptions).

#BobbinLace #NeedleLace #Tatting #IpswichLace #TextileHistory

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/this-week-on-sunday-morning-february-9-2025/

Screenshot of the segment of the "this week" story list that shows a lace doily and a lace collar, and the entry says:

ARTS: Weaving a fascination for lace
A delicate jewel among textiles, lace is an elegant and deceptively simple creation whose appeal has been spun for centuries. Correspondent Lee Cowan teases the threads of the misunderstood history of lace, and talks with some of the hundreds of lacemakers who shared their craft at the annual convention of the International Organization of Lace, Inc.

For more info:
International Organization of Lace, Inc.
Lacemaker and textile historian Elena Kanagy-Loux
Brooklyn Lace Guild
Follow lacemaker Linda Knott on Pinterest
Allie Marguccio: Designs by Marguccio

**E. Magnusson** @Mesterspets@pixelfed.social · Feb 7

Feb 7

E. Magnusson @Mesterspets@pixelfed.social

I made my friend a lace shawl a few years ago. The pattern said that any energy that I put into the work would stay and radiate with use later. So I tried to only work on it in a good mood.

But we couldn’t NOT do a creepy shoot for it.

#lace #knitting #shawl #stickning #strikke #slöjd #crafts #hemslöjd #lacemaking #laceknitting #spets

#spets

**Cey** @ceylon@kolektiva.social · Feb 6

Feb 6

Cey @ceylon@kolektiva.social

nsfw | no nudity, just felt sexy | the people wanted more so here you go: (enjoy :p)

**Cey** @ceylon@kolektiva.social · Feb 5

Feb 5

Cey @ceylon@kolektiva.social

nsfw | no nudity, just felt cute and sexy :p

**Alien_Sunset** @Alien_Sunset@dice.camp · Feb 5

Feb 5

Alien_Sunset @Alien_Sunset@dice.camp

oops, I fell down a rabbit hole...

the name is what first caught my attention, but it's also an amazingly gorgeous shawl, & I think I need to make one (i may be heavily influenced by the fact that it's only 5° out right now )

https://ravel.me/mothra-stewart

RavelryMothra Stewart pattern by Marnie MacLean What you get

#knitting #shawl #lace

**TAV Creations** @TAVCreations@ottawa.place · Feb 3

Feb 3

TAV Creations @TAVCreations@ottawa.place

#flashback to a custom made lace dress that took advantage of the lace pattern and worked with it to create elegant symmetry.

Using a dark blush satin lining hightlighted the shapes of the lace.
Illusion mesh at the shoulders and neckline made the dress comfortable and secure for the dancing!

Woman in front of a mirror showing the front and side view of a short wedding dress. Lace over satin and illusion mesh dress created with a portrait collar line, using thre lace to define the edges.

#bridal #Lace #laceAndSatin

**Global Museum** @globalmuseum@mastodon.online · Feb 2

Feb 2

Global Museum @globalmuseum@mastodon.online

Cut and Pinned Workshop: Reclaiming Vintage Embroidery and Lace with Louise Saxton.
Saturday 15 Feb 2025, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Johnston Collection, Melbourne, Australia

https://johnstoncollection.org/Cut-and-Pinned-Workshop-Reclaiming-Vintage-Embroidery-and-Lace-with-Louise-Saxto~85059 #lace #textiles #embroidery #museums

**mem_somerville** @mem_somerville@mastodon.social · Feb 1

Feb 1

mem_somerville @mem_somerville@mastodon.social

I have been doing #lace projects, but one of them I can't show because it's a competition piece.

But I did finally finish these earrings, with #tatting thread hand-dyed by @yarnplayer that have me yearning for spring.

I did them in white as snowflakes and liked them, so tried again with this lovely lilac theme.

**mem_somerville** @mem_somerville@mastodon.social · Jan 28

Jan 28

mem_somerville @mem_somerville@mastodon.social

OMG, the #lace!! Finding myself in a rabbit hole today, trying to keep my mind off of the...gestures at everything....

I found a reference to this 1985 paper about how black silk lace was really popular but it all degraded because of the dyes and mordants. Little appears in museums.

But now I can read the paper and look close up at these laces and I'm in heaven. The black silk Genoese lace is divine.

#BobbinLace

PDF of paper: https://bulletin.rijksmuseum.nl/article/view/20794/22443

https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/bartholomeus-van-der-helst-portrait-of-a-lady-in-black-satin-with-a-fan

bulletin.rijksmuseum.nlView of Seventeenth-century black silk lace in the RijksmuseumThe Rijksmuseum Bulletin is the quarterly, peer-reviewed journal presenting scholarly articles that contribute to historical and art-historical research into the Rijksmuseum collections to an international audience of curators, scholars, students, art professionals and enthusiasts.