Well Christmas has arrived!

How did that happen.. thank goodness this terrible year has gone. I'm glad to see the back of it and I'm sure a lot of you are too.

I have managed to finish all my annual family Christmas decorations and you will find the photos here. 

I used a pricking from Geraldine Stotts book - The Bobbin Lace Manual. I used the bell pricking but adapted it. I removed the 'clapper' and the top of the bell. 

This photo shows the working side of the bell. 

I started at the top right of the photo working in both directions.

When I reached the centre right of the bell I attached a sequin using a crochet hook to do the sewing. 

I always add the year and the recipients name to my Christmas decorations. I do this by printing the details out on my printer using a very small font. I pritt stick them to each side of the sequin and then cover each side with clear nail varnish. I naturally do this BEFORE I attach it to the decoration!

Once I reached the bottom left hand corner I had to throw out many pairs to turn that corner.

the year 2020

This photo shows the reverse of the bell with the year on the sequin.

Do send me photos of any Christmas lace decorations that you may have made and are happy for to include on this blog.

Do look at the FIMBRIA BLOG.  fimbria-textiles.blogspot.com

I add the Christmas cards to the blog that we exchange each year. I haven't had them all yet, but they will be there soon! Fimbria is a textile group that I have belonged to for many years. We all make one textile card and sent it to one member.

I do hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas and that 2021 brings us all a much safer and normal time. Please keep in touch, I'm always happy to help with any lace or textile queries you may have.