tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post1842449830743847206..comments2023-12-09T17:20:28.397-08:00Comments on block talk with Gerry: Being Lavish With Lace - Part 1Gerry Kruegerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15443636394415186783noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-1882747522700194802014-01-26T07:11:04.623-08:002014-01-26T07:11:04.623-08:00Wow, great help! I am looking forwar to doing osme...Wow, great help! I am looking forwar to doing osmething with my stashes!<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyMom E. https://www.blogger.com/profile/06506965423277755068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-64877612715279931352014-01-21T13:22:35.887-08:002014-01-21T13:22:35.887-08:00Great post and pictures. I've never been a la...Great post and pictures. I've never been a lace person, but this just may have converted me. Thank you so much.Maddie Can Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00958817072275895189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-22548396338691457332014-01-21T13:21:41.518-08:002014-01-21T13:21:41.518-08:00A great post and tutorial. I've never been a ...A great post and tutorial. I've never been a lace person, but I think you have converted me!Maddie Can Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00958817072275895189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-66746020959008031282014-01-15T12:17:31.634-08:002014-01-15T12:17:31.634-08:00Gerry, great info as always, thanks!Gerry, great info as always, thanks!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021681734078075329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-22319577798509893372014-01-14T21:34:33.383-08:002014-01-14T21:34:33.383-08:00Gerry, thanks again for your help. I'm pretty...Gerry, thanks again for your help. I'm pretty pleased with the way it has turned out, and I feel I'm getting the hang of it. Here's a tiny to take you to the finished block. http://tinyurl.com/m5f3grk <br /><br />DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649543737183491722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-24835754031067804742014-01-13T14:22:27.569-08:002014-01-13T14:22:27.569-08:00Diane, thank you for asking Gerry about this! Ger...Diane, thank you for asking Gerry about this! Gerry, thank you SO much for sharing this post! Your blocks always make me wish I had the confidence (and the lace) to make such a beautifully encrusted block. And then, I admit to myself there are not a lot of laces I really like. At least I was aware of the problem - lol! I look forward to my next trip to a thrift shop to see what I can do to overcome being a lace snob. Thanks SO much for your guidance and tips! Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345433893395079961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-3476707001572145992014-01-07T11:41:03.733-08:002014-01-07T11:41:03.733-08:00Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial - it i...Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial - it is fantastic! I haven't used a lot of lace before, never really having know how to use it effectively, or the confidence to experiment with it. However, having recently acquired a lot of vintage lace, and having two lace-heavy projects in mind for this year but not quite knowing how I was going to do them, I was so thrilled (and grateful!) that you made this post. Thank you :)UrbanFroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06709782237617547508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-89433379784065965552014-01-07T06:21:38.895-08:002014-01-07T06:21:38.895-08:00Thank you Gerry! I had so many questions on workin...Thank you Gerry! I had so many questions on working with lace and I do believe you have them covered. Your work always expresses the beautiful exquisite femininity in all of us, and from your examples I see (with new eyes) the possibilities that I would not have had before.<br />~OwlBe~OwlBehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14287616673758771832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-12902792459818359842014-01-07T04:32:13.858-08:002014-01-07T04:32:13.858-08:00Thank you, Gerry , for sharing such an outstanding...Thank you, Gerry , for sharing such an outstanding article on how you use laces in your work. I never would have thought to use the multiple layers of unlike types of lace you described. Can't wait to try it! I wonder if you ever use fray- check or a similar product to prevent unraveling where a sewn seam is not possible? Thanks for your generosity in sharing your knowledge! Hope your Mom is settling in well. Amy in LAAmy in LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443354591552950241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-84792877979886179402014-01-06T16:57:02.710-08:002014-01-06T16:57:02.710-08:00Thank you, Gerry, for taking the time to show all ...Thank you, Gerry, for taking the time to show all the examples and give all the wonderful ideas. You've shown so many interesting methods to add color, texture, interest and depth using lace. Carol in Clermonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16698388501125018255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-12778302603556479542014-01-06T09:03:46.934-08:002014-01-06T09:03:46.934-08:00Oh, I enjoyed this post, Gerry. Thank you so much ...Oh, I enjoyed this post, Gerry. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience-- I always learn something new! And drooling over lace is always fun.Suztatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703965965474209546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-81274897907403299522014-01-05T10:33:48.965-08:002014-01-05T10:33:48.965-08:00Gerry, Thank you for your insight on using lace. ...Gerry, Thank you for your insight on using lace. I love love love lace and wish I could use it more effectively. I will keep all your tips in mind. ConnieConniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04325568385706817499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-16834644955775854482014-01-05T10:25:34.639-08:002014-01-05T10:25:34.639-08:00As a "dye" hard lace lover I love this p...As a "dye" hard lace lover I love this post - your work always amazes me and I learn something new from you all the time. Thank you for always sharing your love of CQ and knowledge. My CQJP 2104 are almost done and I can't wait to "lace" them up!NickiLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904682849596921448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-16393967860611971242014-01-05T09:30:48.918-08:002014-01-05T09:30:48.918-08:00Thanks for the reply. Nice to know that I don'...Thanks for the reply. Nice to know that I don't have to worry 'bout that little problem. sewokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01810434863799856107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-2514390111116289852014-01-05T08:37:02.678-08:002014-01-05T08:37:02.678-08:00In response to "Sewok" The trim is cover...In response to "Sewok" The trim is covering a cut edge on the lace.. Ribbon, trims and even another lace with an edge will keep cut lace from unraveling..<br />Gerry Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15443636394415186783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-5529178181548077242014-01-05T08:32:27.750-08:002014-01-05T08:32:27.750-08:00As a lace-aholic, I am always torn between collect...As a lace-aholic, I am always torn between collecting/saving my lace and using it. But this wonderful post really got my creative juices flowing! I can still fondle them when they are lusciously layered on a CQ confection. I have been planning a wall hanging to showcase my dyed venice laces, but what better compliment them than to use than loads of other laces. Thanks for this great post. Even this old-timer learned some more great tips from you! ((Hugs))Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765115495938525371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-26275006412879533002014-01-05T07:53:47.461-08:002014-01-05T07:53:47.461-08:00Wonderful post. Love the photos. Question: On a cu...Wonderful post. Love the photos. Question: On a cut piece of lace, either machine or handmade, but in general handmade, do you use something to help keep it from raveling? For instance in the photo where you covered the cut piece, with no salvageable edges, with velvet ribbon; will the ribbon itself keep the lace from raveling out. Thanks for the article.sewokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01810434863799856107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-58163674198482462732014-01-05T07:01:13.345-08:002014-01-05T07:01:13.345-08:00Excellent! I learned so much! Thank you, I will ...Excellent! I learned so much! Thank you, I will no longer be a lace snob!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01579473031377014416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-8712005718642993842014-01-05T05:38:07.235-08:002014-01-05T05:38:07.235-08:00Thanks for the lace tips. And there is that prett...Thanks for the lace tips. And there is that pretty seam I liked so much with the pink velvet ribbon that you explained to me. Love it.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744022499786263474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-28397596126571505872014-01-05T03:33:07.612-08:002014-01-05T03:33:07.612-08:00Brilliant and helpful piece - thanks :) I'm a ...Brilliant and helpful piece - thanks :) I'm a newbie and the most I've used is a little piece of broderie anglaise and a little crocheted cotton. Having found your blog - I'm hoping I can find some info on beads too!!steffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682898623652309007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-63922752771427648442014-01-04T22:14:31.384-08:002014-01-04T22:14:31.384-08:00how helpful this article is, what I am not sure ...how helpful this article is, what I am not sure of is when the lace is added. I put none on my CQJP last year but would like to use it this time, I think I need to sew it into to the seams as I construct the blocks as surely otherwise I would have problems with the ends?I am making my next one for my daughter who has seen your blocks and is so in love with all your work, if she is expecting anything like haht she will be very disappointed.margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225676137708827434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-12832129853657836512014-01-04T14:23:57.715-08:002014-01-04T14:23:57.715-08:00Thanks so much for your step by step tutorial on l...Thanks so much for your step by step tutorial on lace layering, (something that had not occurred to me at all) and great ways to use lace using your own blocks as examples. I certainly feel more confident starting out on this new project. I do have a great amount of all kinds of lacy pieces, doilies, etc. etc., and I'll not hold back! <br /><br />DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649543737183491722noreply@blogger.com