Karen Quickfall's Lace Mat

Hiya Folks,
So - the wonderful Karen has a beautiful lace mat (I don't know what to call it!).

I love this.

:) Misha

Time to Brag - My Bookmark

Hiya Folks,
Ok, now it's my turn to brag. This is a bookmark I made my good friend Rachel. It took me two years to complete and is only the third thing I've ever made (two pincushions before). Ok, maybe I should say only the third thing I've ever finished!
Let's see if Blogger will let me load all of these....

Not bad for a beginner!

And it fulfils the Useless Ruskin category! In fact, I have been honored with being given the trophy for the moment - though something else is in the pipeline and I may lose my honour!

So - winner for the most Useless Ruskin for having a bookmark made of Ruskin - UNDER GLASS IN A FRAME!

:) I'm so proud.  Misha

Karen Quickfall's Letter Holder Thingy

Hiya Folks,
Well, here's another example of Useless Ruskin.

Karen has made a lovely letter holder thingy for the wall.

The bottom bit is full of Ruskin Lace postcards.

It's an early work - by a great teacher!

:) misha

Karen Quickfall's Mobile Phone Holder

Hiya Folks,
Yes, it's true. It's insane. But it's true.

I kid you not.

She must be insane.

Hmmm, I wonder if my phone fits?

:) misha

Typical Ruskin Workspace

Hiya Folks,
Thought it might interest those who have never given it a shot before. You don't need much room to do Ruskin - and here's what a normal workspace looks like:

It says 'I'm not organised' - but I am, really!

:) misha

Karen's Tea Cosy - Now With Teapot!

Hiya Folks,
She's got a pot in it now - so you can see it in all of its glory!

Who's gonna help me steal it?

:) Misha

Ruskin Lace Beads

Hiya Folks,
You read that right - Beads.

In Ruskin Lace, if you aren't familiar - you have to have wooden beads for closures when necessary. These little wooden beads have to be lovingly covered like this:

I have yet to do one.

I'm afraid.

Hold me.

:) Misha

Angie Winter's Finished Tablecloth!

Hiya Everyone,

Well, you have asked for it - here it is - her finished tablecloth in all of its glory!

Are you as jealous as I am?

:) Misha

Braithwaite Ruskin Lace Group

Hiya Folks,
Here is some updated information on this group. It will meet on the following Saturdays during the 2012-2013 season:

Venue: Lake Head Court, Keswick - Parking in the rugby ground next door - pay and display.

Time:  10am to 3pm.

Please bring a packed lunch and a flask (or go to Booths!).

Security at Lake Head Court - Press 711 and Call. Someone will talk to you and let you in.

Dates:
2012
13th October
3rd November - Karen
1st December

2013
5th January
2nd February - Karen
2nd March

Cost: To be decided on after we know numbers (around £25-£30).

Please let me know if anyone would like the contact information for joining this group.

:) Misha