These are scrappy but good bits of fabric waiting for edging![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG_RkPll55x-4PKXIfeJUOe8alploGAu59GAIOHznaA0yl946toUeTwqTAlzavQ3lkPiCfsFn2v61-b_3v-McDedq7uWsnD59tOto0Ii94KEQNHPUud3mstpWuoF-MW950Ejgj6sgHmws/s400/PICT1633.JPG)
This is what is known as Cyprus lace , I learned this while living in Cyprus, it is really like counted thread , and worked on Irish linen ,very hard on the eyesight, one wrong count and it stands out dreadfully . This is a traditional colour emb,. thread to use.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN0FlUqtaOPU9p3r_6kgLFh1yHYmYWVwEmq4nXIjUeRBHkAOx8EDT4WGecMD33vs7_8_ruFB75KMcrGGWQw8dFo1VsRzrKe8F9BoEQ5NQSFfDaYL_u3S_JZek7HZD-jejA-3zLR0-MvmE/s400/PICT1632.JPG)
This is a bit more of my effort at Cyprus lace . I know I completed a fair size piece , now where is that .
This is a bit more of my effort at Cyprus lace . I know I completed a fair size piece , now where is that .
These are only some of the crochet I have done . I completed many garments, curly scarfs and other items that went to other homes
9 comments:
these are beautiful!
Irish Linen cloth it will last forever
WOW! I wish I could crochet like you, I could only do one liners. These are beautiful.
Those are beautiful!!
Those are beautiful. Love them.
Your work is so beautiful. I love stopping by to see your treasures and gasp at your talent! A very Happy and creative 2010 to you, Cottonreel.
Catherine
Oh my, that is a lot of work, it must take lots of patience! I love to quilt because it goes together fast! I have crocheted but nothing this small.
Beautiful work - I wish I could crochet.
Can you send me your email so I can communicate with you?
Connie Jones
Lovely work, I've been looking at all your crochet posts, so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your work. Blessings, Heather
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