TEX09A01 Needle Lace/Needlelace

Created By THL Karis apa Mehlan Er Kapas

Estimated Length of Class: 2 hours. Suggest having open time afterwards for those who are having a difficult time.

Course Description:

Needle lace (also known as needlelace or needle-made lace) is a type of lace created using a needle and thread to stitch up hundreds of small stitches to form the lace itself.

In its purest form the only equipment and materials used are a needle, thread and scissors.

This class introduces the students to Needlelace which includes the basic stitches and set up for the construction of a simple needlelace project.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this class, students should be able to:

1.Perform the basic stitch required for needlelace, the blanket stitch

2.Identify appropriate materials for an needlelace project

3.Design and begin a simple needlelace project.

Suggested Teaching Resources:

Needle-Made Laces and Net Embroideries: Reticella Work, Carrickmacross Lace, Princess Lace and Other Traditional Techniques by Doris Campbell Preston

www.dragonbear.com/text/Needlelace.doc

www.dragonbear.com/as-hanky.html

http://www.geocities.com/monstonitrus/a_and_s/needlelace/needlelace.html

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