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4 long posey

Kit Contents

The kit includes four colors of silk lacet braid and matching full tubes of soie de paris silk thread. A small length of noir soie goblin, a tube of green silk wrapped wire, #8 needle and wool stuffing. Download the free instructions.

Description and Techniques

At least half a dozen embroidered cabinets are known to feature small posies crafted from silk braids and wire. The lacet braids are whip-stitched together at their edges using matching silk threads to form petals, while wires are wrapped with silk floss to create stems that attach to the braid petals. My reproduction lacets are specifically made for this purpose and come in a variety of colors. To prevent the lacet braid from unraveling, I recommend using Japanese rice glue available in the dropdown menu for purchase.

Needlework Nibble – Downloadable Project

Needlework Nibbles are projects with free downloadable instructions, this is the Lacet Pansy. For a period after introduction, kits for the needlework nibbles are available.