Taking Your Thread for a Walk: Bobbin Lace Technique for Artists

By Dagmar Beckel Machyckova

Start your lacemaking journey today. In this beginner-friendly, easy to follow book, Dagmar Beckel Machyckova draws on her formal education as a lacemaker, but presents a new bobbin lace technique that welcomes beginners and experienced lacemakers alike. In "Taking Your Thread for a Walk," Dagmar gently guides you through hands-on examples and exercises that focus on the materials you are using and offer an intuitive approach to contemporary bobbin lace. Regardless of your experience level, this book provides invaluable insights, offers techniques to enhance your lacemaking journey, and unlocks the joy of creating your own designs. While bobbin lace is an exquisite art form, known for its delicate patterns and intricate designs, this book offers you the opportunity to let your thread and your heart do the "talking" as you create your own designs in lace. The essence of this course is to develop an intuition that guides your hands, allowing the creative process to flow naturally and effortlessly, and setting the stage for using bobbin lace as an artistic medium. Through detailed instructions, worksheets, clear illustrations, and inspiring examples, you will gain a deeper understanding of the foundational techniques. This book is designed to be both a practical guide and a source of inspiration, encouraging you to explore your creativity and express yourself through the timeless art of bobbin lace. About the Author Dagmar Beckel Machyckova fell in love with lace as a nine-year-old girl in the mountains of Slovakia. Growing up in Prague, Czech Republic, she attended the Institute of Art Manufacturing, where she earned a degree in lacemaking. Today, Dagmar lives and works in Wisconsin, USA. She is equally fascinated by the historic peasant laces of Central Europe and the potential of contemporary lace. Dagmar has taught lacemaking across the United States for local guilds and, since 2012, has been regularly invited to teach at the International Organization of Lace, Inc (IOLI) Annual Convention. Her articles have been published in both European and American magazines. Additionally, Dagmar has participated in various juried exhibitions, including Arts West 38 (2017), Confluence of Art (2018), the On Wisconsin Fiber Arts Biennial (2019-2020), the international exhibition Lace, not Lace (2018), and the World Lace Festival (2024). Join Dagmar on this journey and discover the joy and satisfaction of taking your thread for a walk

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0D9M9CZD4
• ISBN13: 9798333005564
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.1" x 7.0"