I don’t think it is a matter of being not patient, but a matter of knowing where to spend your patience. You will spend 7 bonkzillion hours sewing white thread together to make lovely lace artwork; cannot be bothered to let glue dry because , seriously IS IT DRY YET???
LMAO this is 100% me! I can spend hours on details no problem, waiting for the glue to dry? I’m instantly a 3 yr old crying., I’ve learned that when it comes to glue and other stuff drying, i have to put it aside for at least 24 hours and go do something else or I’ll keep trying to test the dryness lol
THATS WHAT THAT STAND IS FOR! my mammaw has one and when I've asked she just says she got it from my late great mammaw and she didnt know what it was for. now we know! its for one of these pillows lol
You might consider adding a large sachet of cedar sawdust to the inside of your pillow. That way you could still get the earthy relaxing scent without the need to make a new pillow.
You need to check into the results when combining Cedar and metals like pins. Acidic woods will eat metals when left in contact, so storing a pinned project in a sawdust filler is a problem depending on what sawdust you use. The same applies to the padding - I bought a long-neglected loom that was put away with the slubby silk product on it and the silk had drawn moisture to the reeds and ruined them along with the weaving piece. If you are combining metals and hydroscopic or acidic products, you should separate these elements when storing them - so finish off the lace to a point it can be removed from the bolster if you are using hydroscopic padding or acidic wood shavings. Early lace makers were in it for the long haul, so they could use whatever they wanted, but for hobbyists who might start something and then set it aside for weeks, or even years, what they use for their bolster is important.
If you want to ensure that your stand doesn't have rough spots, soak it in mineral oil overnight and then buff it repeatedly with a paste wax like Alfie Shine. That'll seal it up, and make it really smooth. The mineral oil soak is optional, though, unless you live in a very humid environment, in which case it will help prevent moisture from eventually cracking it from repeated changes in humidity.
For those of us who use Pilates rollers to save our back’s life, this gives me more ideas than I can count. 😍 (note to self:DO NOT RUIN YOUR FOAM ROLLER THAT YOU USE FOR TRAVEL). Thank god for amazing dads ❤️🙌
That was so awesome of your dad to help you with your stand. Making needleslace looks like it would be so much fun but I really don't need another hobby, stop tempting me!
Saw dust would have been the likely way the lace bolsters were made in the past and the cool thing is you can get saw dust from free by the buckets full from any saw mill/lumber place in America..a tube with drawstrings on each end made with felt then batting and then a cover! I love the stand you Pop made!!
Back when i was around 10 to 14 years old my brother and me used to make bobbin lace. In my village we have an weekly arts and crafts club for children where you could make things with clay, wood, paper etc. all funded and supervised by volunteers. My grandma teached the older children how to make bobbin lace and we would be there every week. Unfortunately i never continued with it, so i can't remember any of the technique and grandma has since passed away (i'm 30 now) so i would have to start from scratch if i would want to pick it up again. Edit: i do think my mom has my old cookie pillow stored somewhere. But all the other supplies i would have to buy.
Tbh, bobbins are just weights and are pretty easy to improvise. You can use a container of big hole beads (you can often buy cheap jars of mixed beads from bead suppliers or hand craft outlets, and some bamboo skewers. If you get the long ones you can even cut them in half and get two for each skewer. Simply glue on a set of beads to the bottom end of each skewer, working to make pairs. Just wind your thread on and half hitch as normal. I have seen some folk use pencils, tho if you need a lot of bobbins that might work out expensive, but same principle. Again, just a stick with a weight on the end. Also if you do polymer clay work, or know a clayer, you can MAKE (or have made) the beads to weight your improvised bobbin shafts, which is nice cos you can customise the colours.
your family is full of such cool craftsmen! i love seeing you try your hand at woodworking/carpentry - it would be cool to see you trying to make historical recipes or something that could involve your husband's baker expertise!
Marika: thank you so much for letting me share your 'journey'. It's not often that I can make a contribution but I was taught the tool used for pulling a cord is called a 'bodkin'. I love that word. I also love seeing your family. Creative and kind: you are a great team.
I don't work with lace but a part of me really wants to try my hand at making a bolster pillow just for the sake of having made one. Also, I am tremendously jealous of your dad's workshop. I want so badly to get back into woodworking and carpentry but that's one area where going back to historical methods is definitely a bit too much for me.
My dad was a furniture designer for a long time, he once helped me build a chicken coop. It was very nice to see you with your dad building something, it brought back good memories!
I had a friend who was into this type of lace. He did beautiful work. It's so great these older forms of lace making are being practiced. Good for you! I wish l had some of his bobins and lace. He is no longer with us. I wish he had written a book, but he never got around to it. You will do fine. Thank you for sharing !😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞
The type of lace you’re talking about is torchon or bobbin lace which uses a series of paired bobbins to manipulate the threads, which is worked over a pillow, either round or flat. Marika mentioned that she wants this pillow for needle lace, which is different and uses a needle and thread rather than bobbins. There is also tatting which is a slightly heavier type of lace; historically a homemade sort usually used on everyday clothes, children’s clothes and as edging on undergarments, which is worked handheld, without a pillow.
Untill this point I have only been making tattered lace but this seems like something I would enjoy very much Clips from your dad's workshop made me miss my dad so much 😭 hurray for woodworking dad's everywhere 🤗
Tattered? Or tatted lace? I enjoy doing that, but arthritis has destroyed all 3 thumb joints on each hand, thus eliminating my ability to use a shuttle. Tis OK. I'll have them repaired, AGAIN, & be able to make tatted lace, again. There are so many things I want to learn & do, I shall have to live a LONG time, having spent 20 yrs weaving, rather than doing fine needlework. 😉
@@jennhill8708 Tatted :) - sorry english isnt my first langauge :D - I never use a shuttle for tatting, I do it on a needle, and yeah I have to be very very old too if Im gonna learn all the stuff I'd like :D
I am seriously jealous of your dad's workshop; it's beautifully neat and his tools are such nice quality. Your pillow is also lovely and well-constructed, don't get me wrong, but that carpentry shop!
Love your easy to follow plan and the finished pillow. You could make a few sachets of your favorite scent and keep them inside the hollow middle section of your lace pillow.
Your dad is a magician. Plz tell me you abuse his wizard skills and every piece of furniture you own is made by him. My favorite thing to do with my dad is fix things together. You're so lucky to have a dad you can build thing together with!
This was a really cool video- I didn't know about bolster pillows before. And can we talk about how cool your dad's workshop is? He's got a lot of awesome tools. Good teamwork, Enchanted Rose Family!
I love that you involved your dad in your project. When he is no longer with you your time spent with him making your pillow support will become even more precious to you. I enjoy doing woodworking and have a few tools. Watching you and your dad use all his tools made me drool. How awesome to have your own planers, drill press, and bandsaw. I really like the jig he made for the drill press. I wish I could have been there working with you both. He must have an amazing array of woodworking machinery. He even had a vacuum system! So fun to watch. Your pillow and pillow support turned out beautifully. Great job to both of you. Thanks for sharing.
The cork seems a very nice idea, when I looked into bolster pillows for bobbin lace it said they are stuffed with straw or horsehair and that's not exactly stuff that you can easily find but cork boards are. I usually only do small flat pieces so I have a foam board where I can move the three center pieces if I need to make something longer than the board but I find the idea of a bolster pillo intriguing.
The straw is actually easy. Before the advent of plastic, wood shavings called "excelsior" were used extensively for packing material. These days, we tend to call it straw, but it isn't. It's a real product and Amazon has several sellers who provide it. I do historical dolls and they're frequently packed with excelsior, so I had to find a source other than the craft store. Let's face it, craft stores get real expensive real quick!
Both you and your dad are very talented. Nice work Dad! My dad was a machinist and had all of those woodworking tools as well...he made so much too.. sure do miss him. Great job on the pillow! Definitely looks professionally made. You’d never know.
I really want to see that Lobster Pillow now 😂 But the one you made really turned out beautifully and I can't wait to see what you're going to make with it 🌱 I have no immediate plans for lace work, but if I ever get around to it, I will definitely make a pillow as well 😊
Such a great project, Marika. I've been gathering scraps to make a tailor's ham. Love the bloopers at the end. I feel your frustration. One of my neighbors has a dog that barks at the wind, it seems. Really high pitched bark, that echoes against the surrounding buildings. Fun times!
I love the family help! The pillow is way bigger than I'd thought it was going to be😆 congrats on the next big step for the gown though!! And a wonderful video as always can't wait for the next step!
Thank you for making this video. I suspect this is where the idea for a bed bolster was sprung. I don't think I have the patience for needle lace to the degree that you do, but I'm pretty sure I am going to make this pillow. Only heaven knows what it will be used for.
Oh my! Now I really want to learn proper lace-making, some 20/25 years ago learned a few basics of bobbin lace ... was the only one in the beginners class with a real interest and that was not enough for the teacher to continue the class, sadly. And one-on-one was too expensive at the time, so .... hurray for YT. The 'pillow' I used back then was a flat piece of polystyrene with some fabric to cover, your pillow looks way better and it is inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
Beautifully done! Have to keep remembering I don’t have time for an other hobby. Though I wonder if I could make a stand for my ham. I finally found one in a thrift shop it so much easier to use than my sleeve roll when making hats. But I would still like a stand. Note to self research that in my spare time!
I made one of these a long time ago after watching a bunch of Burano lace videos and getting some books. I used a piece of a foam pool noodle for the center and layers of batting and cloth I had around the house. It was a nice size for needle or bobbin lace. Then I moved to a different state and it disappeared 😭 The laces I work on now are mostly knotted laces that don't need a foundation. Or I do the cardstock/paper pattern/clear film sandwich that can be worked in the hand. You're lucky to have a woodshop in the family!
You did a great job on your lacing pillow. Jut a tip, also make a case that is a solid dark color for when you are working white/light colored thread. I recommend medium/dark green.
That was a relaxing video and beautiful pillow! I do needle lace as well but since I work small projects I do not use a pillow, just a fabric base and my lap! It is so nice to see someone else who does needle lace by hand as it is a dying practice - most lace these days are either by bobbin or machine. I am looking forward to seeing your progress on the Worth dress reproduction! It makes me want to do a large-scale project although I am intimidated and NOT patient. 😊
Very nicely done! I envy your Dad's shop 😍. Best of luck on your lace journey - don't be surprised if you fall in love and keep doing this after collar is finished.
That looks very nice. For bobbin lace it would be far too soft though. I just rolled some magazines and stuck it down with some tape. Around that goes a grey horse blanket (or other heavy duty blanket), which will get pinned down - not sewn (1 pin every cm). Then a linen towel, which also only gets pinned. Then a rentangle of nice cotton print gets a seam for a draw string at two ends. And of course, that also gets pinned. Before the draw strings are tightened, I glued a bit of the same cotton material to a round piece of cardboard - so there were no holes at the ends. The advantage of only pinning: it can be much more taut - and easily removed for washing.
Very Nice. Awesome job. I would suggest putting the inner cover on left-to-right and the out cover right-to-left so that the ties are at opposite ends.
I'm a new subscriber, and I'm really looking forward to following along as the epic tale of your dream Worth gown unfolds. I really don't need to pick up any more fabric or thread-related hobbies, but you've made me want to try out Battenberg lace, now. My only previous lacemaking experience (besides crochet) is bobbin lace when I was little - a classmate's Mum did it and taught us the basics of Bucks lace at school when we were about 7. I was fascinated by the bobbins and the opportunity to move the pins around on the pattern to hold the work in place, which would have landed me in massive trouble at home if I'd tried it on any of my Mum's sewing projects!
I made a smaller bolster pillow out of chopped up straw. It worked really well. The trick is getting it tightly and evenly packed. I didn't have a way to make a stand for it though and ended up just using one of those small crates that clementines come in at the supermarket. Having a nice large one like you made would be really nice. I'm not sure that cotton batting would really make a sturdy enough foundation for bobbin lace though, even with the cork under layer. The pillow stuffing has to be really dense to hold the pins properly. For needle lace it's probably fine because you are not relying on the pins to hold the threads in place.
Really cool. Your bolster pillow looks so pretty and practical. As for your pillow stand...dad's are great about helping their daughter make stands and stuff. My dad was the same way. Hope to see your lace progress. Have a great day.
Most awesome lace pillow and stand!! Yay you and bravo Dad! You can also use this style of pillow for pinning or basting together the flat lining and fashion fabric sandwich of fitted bodice pieces to give the layers a nice built-in roll/curve of the body.
It's kind of like the roll on my Mangle. It's very cool. This is amazing. I've seen bobbin lace 'holders' This is so versatile and useful. Have fun. Can't wait to see your lace.
i've just started trying crochet lace so i don't really need a pillow but if i branch out i will definitely make one! i didn't know about these before!
I really enjoyed watching this video and the previous video on the needle lace. I've been attempting to learn the needle lace also, but was using cardstock as the backing. It was hard to manipulate some of the stitches until I placed my small pillow I had made under it. Speed and accuracy increased. I used a pool noodle as my core and wool batting. Then made a cotton exterior cover. I'm going to add another cover because I've seen a 1" dowel under one of the coverings to assist raising the pattern even more for better manipulation. I'll be excited to see what comes next!!
This was so neat to see come together. It reminds me of the pinning board Noelle made to make ribbon and pleats on. I love also seeing what other nifty crafting skills you lovely costubers have outside of sewing and woodworking is awesome.
Pillow turned out great, loved your working with your dad. Really can't wait to see how this lace project goes. Oh and congrat's on keeping all your fingers.
This is so cool, well done you. I have always wondered how they made those pillows. I know about using bobbins ,but not needle lace. I want to try my hand at making lace. Thanks for showing us how. Your dad is talented also it must run in the family.
My most treasured memories include making projects with my dad. Working beside someone is the best way to know them. I'm looking forward to seeing the lace become on this bolster! Thank you.
Ahhh. There is something so satisfying about carpentry! I finished out the inside of my kennel house for my collies and pretty much loved every minute of it. Would have loved to have some of your dad's tools. Its also nice for you all to have something to work on together. I dont think our dad gets really gets sewing. Softball, but not sewing lol.
I’m assuming your dad is a professional, because those are some serious tools he’s got! The pillow looks lovely, though I admit I don’t have the patience for lacemaking. Which is funny, because I’ll happily hem by hand a massive floor length circle skirt. 🤷🏻♀️
Oh man! Props to you and your confidence in handling that band saw. I've been terrified of those ever since I learned about them! That pillow looks so nice an cushy.
![I Restored an Antique Bobbin Lace Pillow [CC]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/dfhLnMZGpyo/mqdefault.jpg)
I don’t think it is a matter of being not patient, but a matter of knowing where to spend your patience. You will spend 7 bonkzillion hours sewing white thread together to make lovely lace artwork; cannot be bothered to let glue dry because , seriously IS IT DRY YET???
LMAO this is 100% me! I can spend hours on details no problem, waiting for the glue to dry? I’m instantly a 3 yr old crying., I’ve learned that when it comes to glue and other stuff drying, i have to put it aside for at least 24 hours and go do something else or I’ll keep trying to test the dryness lol
THATS WHAT THAT STAND IS FOR! my mammaw has one and when I've asked she just says she got it from my late great mammaw and she didnt know what it was for. now we know! its for one of these pillows lol
I was awed by the plethora of sophisticated equipment your dad has in his workshop. Is he a professional carpenter?
It is one of his many hobbies 😁
You might consider adding a large sachet of cedar sawdust to the inside of your pillow. That way you could still get the earthy relaxing scent without the need to make a new pillow.
Likewise, for a relaxing scent, you could add a sachet of lavender.
You need to check into the results when combining Cedar and metals like pins. Acidic woods will eat metals when left in contact, so storing a pinned project in a sawdust filler is a problem depending on what sawdust you use. The same applies to the padding - I bought a long-neglected loom that was put away with the slubby silk product on it and the silk had drawn moisture to the reeds and ruined them along with the weaving piece. If you are combining metals and hydroscopic or acidic products, you should separate these elements when storing them - so finish off the lace to a point it can be removed from the bolster if you are using hydroscopic padding or acidic wood shavings. Early lace makers were in it for the long haul, so they could use whatever they wanted, but for hobbyists who might start something and then set it aside for weeks, or even years, what they use for their bolster is important.
@@amyreineri4956 that's why a sachet inside the pillow is a good idea. It keeps the wood contained, and away from the pins/projects. :-)
If you want to ensure that your stand doesn't have rough spots, soak it in mineral oil overnight and then buff it repeatedly with a paste wax like Alfie Shine. That'll seal it up, and make it really smooth. The mineral oil soak is optional, though, unless you live in a very humid environment, in which case it will help prevent moisture from eventually cracking it from repeated changes in humidity.
Well after nearly 25 years I finally know what that funny pillow on my grannys wardrobe is called and used for. All the best in your endeavor..^^
Go team! What a collab, nice work Marika and Dad!
Love a daughter/father collaboration! Really cool video.
I think dads are wonderful, no matter how old you are.
For those of us who use Pilates rollers to save our back’s life, this gives me more ideas than I can count. 😍 (note to self:DO NOT RUIN YOUR FOAM ROLLER THAT YOU USE FOR TRAVEL).
Thank god for amazing dads ❤️🙌
That was so awesome of your dad to help you with your stand. Making needleslace looks like it would be so much fun but I really don't need another hobby, stop tempting me!
Saw dust would have been the likely way the lace bolsters were made in the past and the cool thing is you can get saw dust from free by the buckets full from any saw mill/lumber place in America..a tube with drawstrings on each end made with felt then batting and then a cover! I love the stand you Pop made!!
Back when i was around 10 to 14 years old my brother and me used to make bobbin lace. In my village we have an weekly arts and crafts club for children where you could make things with clay, wood, paper etc. all funded and supervised by volunteers. My grandma teached the older children how to make bobbin lace and we would be there every week. Unfortunately i never continued with it, so i can't remember any of the technique and grandma has since passed away (i'm 30 now) so i would have to start from scratch if i would want to pick it up again. Edit: i do think my mom has my old cookie pillow stored somewhere. But all the other supplies i would have to buy.
Tbh, bobbins are just weights and are pretty easy to improvise. You can use a container of big hole beads (you can often buy cheap jars of mixed beads from bead suppliers or hand craft outlets, and some bamboo skewers. If you get the long ones you can even cut them in half and get two for each skewer. Simply glue on a set of beads to the bottom end of each skewer, working to make pairs. Just wind your thread on and half hitch as normal. I have seen some folk use pencils, tho if you need a lot of bobbins that might work out expensive, but same principle. Again, just a stick with a weight on the end. Also if you do polymer clay work, or know a clayer, you can MAKE (or have made) the beads to weight your improvised bobbin shafts, which is nice cos you can customise the colours.
@@catzkeet4860 Thank you! I never thought of making the bobbins myself. The way you described is really easy to do.
your family is full of such cool craftsmen! i love seeing you try your hand at woodworking/carpentry - it would be cool to see you trying to make historical recipes or something that could involve your husband's baker expertise!
I didn't cut off my finger! 👍
My exact thought whenever I'm done using any power tool.
Marika: thank you so much for letting me share your 'journey'. It's not often that I can make a contribution but I was taught the tool used for pulling a cord is called a 'bodkin'. I love that word. I also love seeing your family. Creative and kind: you are a great team.
I don't work with lace but a part of me really wants to try my hand at making a bolster pillow just for the sake of having made one. Also, I am tremendously jealous of your dad's workshop. I want so badly to get back into woodworking and carpentry but that's one area where going back to historical methods is definitely a bit too much for me.
My dad was a furniture designer for a long time, he once helped me build a chicken coop. It was very nice to see you with your dad building something, it brought back good memories!
I had a friend who was into this type of lace. He did beautiful work. It's so great these older forms of lace making are being practiced. Good for you! I wish l had some of his bobins and lace. He is no longer with us. I wish he had written a book, but he never got around to it. You will do fine. Thank you for sharing !😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞😇💙💞
Maybe you'll write a book. I watched the large lace pillow getting stuffed, and such a chore. Thank you for Highlighting my comment.
The type of lace you’re talking about is torchon or bobbin lace which uses a series of paired bobbins to manipulate the threads, which is worked over a pillow, either round or flat. Marika mentioned that she wants this pillow for needle lace, which is different and uses a needle and thread rather than bobbins. There is also tatting which is a slightly heavier type of lace; historically a homemade sort usually used on everyday clothes, children’s clothes and as edging on undergarments, which is worked handheld, without a pillow.
Untill this point I have only been making tattered lace but this seems like something I would enjoy very much
Clips from your dad's workshop made me miss my dad so much 😭 hurray for woodworking dad's everywhere 🤗
I was just thinking how much I miss my dad. He was a woodworker, too.
@@maryannraley May He forever live in your heart and rest in peace
Tattered? Or tatted lace? I enjoy doing that, but arthritis has destroyed all 3 thumb joints on each hand, thus eliminating my ability to use a shuttle. Tis OK. I'll have them repaired, AGAIN, & be able to make tatted lace, again.
There are so many things I want to learn & do, I shall have to live a LONG time, having spent 20 yrs weaving, rather than doing fine needlework. 😉
@@jennhill8708 Tatted :) - sorry english isnt my first langauge :D - I never use a shuttle for tatting, I do it on a needle, and yeah I have to be very very old too if Im gonna learn all the stuff I'd like :D
Why a Fabulous Dad you have. Bless Him.
I am seriously jealous of your dad's workshop; it's beautifully neat and his tools are such nice quality. Your pillow is also lovely and well-constructed, don't get me wrong, but that carpentry shop!
your Dad has the neatest tools! box cutters are the most dangerous toys I have and even then, the ER staff knows me on sight.
Love your easy to follow plan and the finished pillow. You could make a few sachets of your favorite scent and keep them inside the hollow middle section of your lace pillow.
Needle lace and power tools! This is the quality content I come for!
Yall are some skilled people
Your dad a really comprehensive workshop!
So we get a sewing video and woodworking video all in one. I like it
Your dad is a magician. Plz tell me you abuse his wizard skills and every piece of furniture you own is made by him. My favorite thing to do with my dad is fix things together. You're so lucky to have a dad you can build thing together with!
This was a really cool video- I didn't know about bolster pillows before. And can we talk about how cool your dad's workshop is? He's got a lot of awesome tools. Good teamwork, Enchanted Rose Family!
I love that you involved your dad in your project. When he is no longer with you your time spent with him making your pillow support will become even more precious to you. I enjoy doing woodworking and have a few tools. Watching you and your dad use all his tools made me drool. How awesome to have your own planers, drill press, and bandsaw. I really like the jig he made for the drill press. I wish I could have been there working with you both. He must have an amazing array of woodworking machinery. He even had a vacuum system! So fun to watch. Your pillow and pillow support turned out beautifully. Great job to both of you. Thanks for sharing.
It is so lovely doing a passion project with a person you love. In my opinion it makes the piece so more valuable!
The cork seems a very nice idea, when I looked into bolster pillows for bobbin lace it said they are stuffed with straw or horsehair and that's not exactly stuff that you can easily find but cork boards are. I usually only do small flat pieces so I have a foam board where I can move the three center pieces if I need to make something longer than the board but I find the idea of a bolster pillo intriguing.
The straw is actually easy. Before the advent of plastic, wood shavings called "excelsior" were used extensively for packing material. These days, we tend to call it straw, but it isn't. It's a real product and Amazon has several sellers who provide it. I do historical dolls and they're frequently packed with excelsior, so I had to find a source other than the craft store. Let's face it, craft stores get real expensive real quick!
It cracks me up that you do a mock-up for your bolster pillow stand, but not the bolster pillow itself. 🤣
Both you and your dad are very talented. Nice work Dad! My dad was a machinist and had all of those woodworking tools as well...he made so much too.. sure do miss him. Great job on the pillow! Definitely looks professionally made. You’d never know.
Your Dad has cool stuff in his workshop .... talented family ❤️
Oh the bloopers can be as fun as the video. : )
The woodworking part is so soothing! Using the bandsaw seems to be almost like guiding a curve on a sewing machine.
I'm slightly (ok, not so slightly) envious of your dad's tools.😅😍💕
I really want to see that Lobster Pillow now 😂
But the one you made really turned out beautifully and I can't wait to see what you're going to make with it 🌱
I have no immediate plans for lace work, but if I ever get around to it, I will definitely make a pillow as well 😊
Such a great project, Marika. I've been gathering scraps to make a tailor's ham.
Love the bloopers at the end. I feel your frustration. One of my neighbors has a dog that barks at the wind, it seems. Really high pitched bark, that echoes against the surrounding buildings. Fun times!
I love the family help! The pillow is way bigger than I'd thought it was going to be😆 congrats on the next big step for the gown though!! And a wonderful video as always can't wait for the next step!
Thank you for making this video. I suspect this is where the idea for a bed bolster was sprung. I don't think I have the patience for needle lace to the degree that you do, but I'm pretty sure I am going to make this pillow. Only heaven knows what it will be used for.
Great job both you and your dad
That stand is crying out for some pyrography :D Great video, thank you
Awwww that adorable face you made before cutting up the board!
I am reminiscing... I just love the smell of a wood shop.
I watch the odd woodworking video as well, and I have to say this is the first one I've seen that's been backed with Mozart. :-)
Ahh yes the smell of sawdust! Reminds me of my dad and all the times I ‘helped’ him when I was little 😃
Oh my! Now I really want to learn proper lace-making, some 20/25 years ago learned a few basics of bobbin lace ... was the only one in the beginners class with a real interest and that was not enough for the teacher to continue the class, sadly. And one-on-one was too expensive at the time, so .... hurray for YT. The 'pillow' I used back then was a flat piece of polystyrene with some fabric to cover, your pillow looks way better and it is inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
our lace making pillow is lovely and how neat that your dad had the tools and know how so you could have stand for it.
You and your father are very creative. Can’t wait to see more videos.
Beautifully done! Have to keep remembering I don’t have time for an other hobby. Though I wonder if I could make a stand for my ham. I finally found one in a thrift shop it so much easier to use than my sleeve roll when making hats. But I would still like a stand. Note to self research that in my spare time!
Your dad is awesome. Great work on both your parts
Oh, it looks great! Wonderful 😊 Happy lacing! 🧵💕
I made one of these a long time ago after watching a bunch of Burano lace videos and getting some books. I used a piece of a foam pool noodle for the center and layers of batting and cloth I had around the house. It was a nice size for needle or bobbin lace. Then I moved to a different state and it disappeared 😭 The laces I work on now are mostly knotted laces that don't need a foundation. Or I do the cardstock/paper pattern/clear film sandwich that can be worked in the hand. You're lucky to have a woodshop in the family!
You did a great job on your lacing pillow. Jut a tip, also make a case that is a solid dark color for when you are working white/light colored thread. I recommend medium/dark green.
Oooh great job on the pillow and stand. I really enjoy building things with my dad.
I want a lobster pillow now.
That was a relaxing video and beautiful pillow! I do needle lace as well but since I work small projects I do not use a pillow, just a fabric base and my lap! It is so nice to see someone else who does needle lace by hand as it is a dying practice - most lace these days are either by bobbin or machine. I am looking forward to seeing your progress on the Worth dress reproduction! It makes me want to do a large-scale project although I am intimidated and NOT patient. 😊
Very nicely done! I envy your Dad's shop 😍. Best of luck on your lace journey - don't be surprised if you fall in love and keep doing this after collar is finished.
YOu have given me more inspiration to start working on an existing needle lace project. It's time to return to an old project.
That looks very nice. For bobbin lace it would be far too soft though. I just rolled some magazines and stuck it down with some tape. Around that goes a grey horse blanket (or other heavy duty blanket), which will get pinned down - not sewn (1 pin every cm). Then a linen towel, which also only gets pinned. Then a rentangle of nice cotton print gets a seam for a draw string at two ends. And of course, that also gets pinned. Before the draw strings are tightened, I glued a bit of the same cotton material to a round piece of cardboard - so there were no holes at the ends.
The advantage of only pinning: it can be much more taut - and easily removed for washing.
Your dad has got some really awesome machines at his workshop!!!!
Enjoyed this video very much!
Very Nice. Awesome job. I would suggest putting the inner cover on left-to-right and the out cover right-to-left so that the ties are at opposite ends.
Your dad has an amazing shop!
I'm a new subscriber, and I'm really looking forward to following along as the epic tale of your dream Worth gown unfolds.
I really don't need to pick up any more fabric or thread-related hobbies, but you've made me want to try out Battenberg lace, now. My only previous lacemaking experience (besides crochet) is bobbin lace when I was little - a classmate's Mum did it and taught us the basics of Bucks lace at school when we were about 7. I was fascinated by the bobbins and the opportunity to move the pins around on the pattern to hold the work in place, which would have landed me in massive trouble at home if I'd tried it on any of my Mum's sewing projects!
This whole video makes my heart sing! Making a lace bolster pillow...get the power tools!!! Beautiful job, madame!
I made a smaller bolster pillow out of chopped up straw. It worked really well. The trick is getting it tightly and evenly packed. I didn't have a way to make a stand for it though and ended up just using one of those small crates that clementines come in at the supermarket. Having a nice large one like you made would be really nice. I'm not sure that cotton batting would really make a sturdy enough foundation for bobbin lace though, even with the cork under layer. The pillow stuffing has to be really dense to hold the pins properly. For needle lace it's probably fine because you are not relying on the pins to hold the threads in place.
Really cool. Your bolster pillow looks so pretty and practical. As for your pillow stand...dad's are great about helping their daughter make stands and stuff. My dad was the same way. Hope to see your lace progress. Have a great day.
So cool to see the process behind making an accessory *for* a crafting accessory!
How lovely - I do miss making things with my dad (gosh if we only had that equipment!). What fun too. Very interesting, thank you.
Lovely video! Love the outtakes at the end.... :)
Most awesome lace pillow and stand!! Yay you and bravo Dad! You can also use this style of pillow for pinning or basting together the flat lining and fashion fabric sandwich of fitted bodice pieces to give the layers a nice built-in roll/curve of the body.
It's kind of like the roll on my Mangle. It's very cool. This is amazing. I've seen bobbin lace 'holders' This is so versatile and useful.
Have fun. Can't wait to see your lace.
you make me want to try out needle lacing..! i‘ve always been so intrigued by lace and the more i learnt about it the more i want to try it out..
i've just started trying crochet lace so i don't really need a pillow but if i branch out i will definitely make one! i didn't know about these before!
I really enjoyed watching this video and the previous video on the needle lace. I've been attempting to learn the needle lace also, but was using cardstock as the backing. It was hard to manipulate some of the stitches until I placed my small pillow I had made under it. Speed and accuracy increased. I used a pool noodle as my core and wool batting. Then made a cotton exterior cover. I'm going to add another cover because I've seen a 1" dowel under one of the coverings to assist raising the pattern even more for better manipulation. I'll be excited to see what comes next!!
I love this video so much. Can't wait for all the Lacemaking goodness
Great job Marika! The cover fabric you chose is very pretty. You could almost use it to sleep on if you just can't keep your eyes open anymore.
I love this! It combines 2 of my favorite things, sewing and shop work. Also the fabric you used for that pillow cover is gorgeous!
This was so neat to see come together. It reminds me of the pinning board Noelle made to make ribbon and pleats on. I love also seeing what other nifty crafting skills you lovely costubers have outside of sewing and woodworking is awesome.
Pillow turned out great, loved your working with your dad. Really can't wait to see how this lace project goes. Oh and congrat's on keeping all your fingers.
You are a superhero! Electrical saws scare the poop out of me!
I have always been curious about lace and how it is made Thank you for the lessons
Just fantastic , enjoyed the whole 2 processes.
This is so cool, well done you. I have always wondered how they made those pillows. I know about using bobbins ,but not needle lace. I want to try my hand at making lace. Thanks for showing us how. Your dad is talented also it must run in the family.
My most treasured memories include making projects with my dad. Working beside someone is the best way to know them. I'm looking forward to seeing the lace become on this bolster! Thank you.
Dress making and wood working are similar, plan it , draft it and use the right tools. Makers use all mediums.
Good video! Enjoyed it!
Ahhh, the joy of a wood shop! I'm thinking of trying to make a pole lathe, this Summer (or next) & making a nice set of bowls, measuring spoons/cups?
Ahhh. There is something so satisfying about carpentry! I finished out the inside of my kennel house for my collies and pretty much loved every minute of it. Would have loved to have some of your dad's tools. Its also nice for you all to have something to work on together. I dont think our dad gets really gets sewing. Softball, but not sewing lol.
This is tempting me to dive into lace making
Gives me thoughts about what to do with the oatmeal container when it's empty. Nice!
💝 the stand too!!
I see these technical skills run in the family. 😊💕
Can’t wait to see what you make with this
Fantastic pillow.
Congratulations your lace making pillow turned out awesome! Can't wait to see the next step in your lace making endeavors!♡
I’m assuming your dad is a professional, because those are some serious tools he’s got!
The pillow looks lovely, though I admit I don’t have the patience for lacemaking. Which is funny, because I’ll happily hem by hand a massive floor length circle skirt. 🤷🏻♀️
Oh man! Props to you and your confidence in handling that band saw. I've been terrified of those ever since I learned about them! That pillow looks so nice an cushy.