For me the first step is ALWAYS, ALWAYS the laces...It's near impossible to go in later and lay lace. At this point I am using just paper copies of the silkies because I like to play around with placement... They will go on after the lace is all secured.
There will be a minimum of fancy seams on these blocks... After doing 6 months of nothing but seams on the vest I wanted a change. These blocks will be just "dripping" with laces, buttons, beads and ribbons...layers and layers. I am "lacing up" two blocks to do in January as I know I have time in January to do an extra block and about Sept I will fall behind.... experience....
And as you can see the fawn is doing well... We have snow and near 0 temps so we bought a bale of alfalfa to supplement his diet and keep him close and safe. After his fall diet of apples and sunflower seeds, he is well-padded and growing rapidly...
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In Candace Kling's classes, she recommends small alligator clips - you can get them at Radio Shack.
I've been using them for other things since class.
1" - 1/2" .... I'm checking my stash .... can hardly wait -- getting excited!
Susie
I couldn't wait for the interlibrary loan to come in so I got the book. It got here just before new years. I had to buy some ribbon at Michael's the other day. So expensive up here but I suppose by the time I pay US exchange and shipping its only moderately more expensive to buy it there.
I love seeing your techniques. More ribbon...how glorious and I love "dripping" with lace. You are very smart to double stitch now to stay in sync for later in the year. Creative CQ Bliss...
I am so going to enjoy following your crazy journey. How good the fawn is doing well, lets hope he keeps away from the neighbour with the gun
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