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The basics of how to do needlelace using three different stich patterns. Free design on the website!

Sarah Homfray Embroidery

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Step by step instructions on how to get started in the needlelace embroidery technique. What threads to use, how to get started, 3 different patterns and a free design to practice on!

See Therese De Dillmont, Encyclopedia of Needlework online here for more needlelace patterns:
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Download the Teddy Bear design for free from our website here:
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00:00 Intro & Thank You
02:41 Single Brussles Stitch
14:42 Double Brussels Stitch
26:26 Corded Buttonhole Stitch
35:30 A quick look in the book

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20 Comments

@elizabethdunkley626 3 years ago

It doesn't matter how many reference books you have on embroidery stitches it doesn't beat a live demonstration. Great close up shots too Jonathan

@wandagrayson646 3 years ago

Needlelace is one of those things that seems really intimidating until you see it broken down like this. You always do such a good job.

@LauraWickedMoon 3 years ago

Hi Sarah! I bought the Therese de Dillamont Complete DMC Encyclopedia of Needlework and I am OBSESSED with it!! The information in it is just incredible!!! I love that it covers literally everything to do with needlework, all the historical background, and the monogram letters!! I wish I could commit the entire book to memory! I’ve only been hand embroidering for about 2 years and I’m still not that good, but I still love it and I keep practicing just about every day. Thank you so much for your videos!

@agnesorourke 3 years ago

Welcome back! So glad Jonathan is feeling better. Your instruction and Jonathan's superb camera work make your tutorials such a joy to watch. Thank you both so much. I will have to give this one a go! 💚

@lynnsaull5723 3 years ago

While sorting out my needlework supplies on Monday, I found a copy of the book you mentioned. It was given to me by my Mother in law, along with her needlework supplies, during her final illness. It it a lovely little book, with lots beautiful stitches and techniques a real gem!

@amandajane8227 3 years ago

I bought a book on needlelace from a 2nd hand bookshop a few months ago. I tried really hard to learn and improve but my work looked like something a cat had dragged in. I returned the book to a charity shop as it became clear this was a craft I was not going to use. I will use the technique, however, to fix the holes in the bird netting that we put over our fruit trees each year.

@cerwelt 3 years ago

Love the way you teach. “Breathe”, made me chuckle.

@SparklyGutz 7 months ago

I've moved from crochet to tatting, and now I'm super interested in learning needle lace!!

@jenniferwaugh8796 3 years ago

Hi Sarah, thank you for, your lovely needlelace video, I thoroughly enjoyed it. You make it look so easy. I love the Teddy Bear design. 🧸

@squiddydiddy5452 3 years ago

Cheers to Jonathan's recovery!

@Rosemary-go9wj 3 years ago

Thank you Sarah for a very interesting tutorial. I'm so glad Jonathan is well and home again.

@justinedowell4023 3 years ago

thank you for a lovely and a very interesting video I learn so much

@patsyowens7365 3 years ago

Very interesting, I had never seen embroidery lace done before. Thank you for such a well illustrated video.

@dagwoodspott2199 3 years ago

AWESOME !!! Thanks so much for this and the pattern ;D

@TheKeenanno1 3 years ago

Bless you! Needle lace confounds me. I so needed this video. ❤

@fiberjazz 3 years ago

I've been so focused on my own health issues that I didn't even realize that Jonathan has been ill. Please accept my apologies for not having sent good wishes along. I am glad to hear that he is feeling better, now, and that he continues to do well. As a belated offering, I penned this little ditty with Jonathan in mind:

Jonnie bought a motorbike
And everywhere he went,
He took his lovely wife along
'Cause he's a proper gent.

On a tour northwest to Scotland
Unexpected cash was spent,
And a tow straight back to Nottingham
Was cause for some lament.

To ensure that autumn wouldn't pass
With an air of discontent,
They headed to Newstead Abbey
With a new tire and great intent.

It's been fun to view their travels
And to see a Guy Fawkes event;
I hope they'll one day head southeast
to Cantebury, Kent!

Thanks to both of you for all the pleasure and knowledge that you bring my way. Sarah, these Teddy Bears are adorable. I can hardly wait to see the next needlelace video. Until then, wishing you good health and great happiness! 😊💖

@laracraft82 3 years ago (edited)

Thank you for your lovely video as is beautiful stitching and glad Neil is better now ❤😊

@mojow9841 3 years ago

Thank you for a fascinating insight into how to start needle lace. The Theresa de Dillmont book is wonderful as a resource for all sorts of needle craft. I have my mother's copy which she got as a present in 1947

@vickinewman8924 3 years ago

Thanks Sarah, awesome

@dawnenright5014 2 years ago

I know I'm watching this much later. But thankyou so much. I'm in my 70s now and loving the opportunity to learn new stitches. It's like going back to school but much more fun. Blessings.