My father tatted the wings for an angel that I knitted the body and dressįor and my daughter and granddaughter knitted the arms and legs. When I was little and tatted several headpieces for bridal veils, including ![]() He learned from his mother when he was confined to bed with the measlesįor quite a long time and was bored. He could make the mostīeautiful and delicate lace with his fingers. I learned to tat from my father who was a mechanic. I teach locally in Chicago, and can also do virtual sessions with anyone who speaks English. This form of art is new to the English-speaking world and I would love to share my knowledge of needlelace techniques. Part of my mission is to grow a community of admirers or crafters interested in the artistry and craft of needlelace. Floral pieces can take a few hours to a few days to finish and consist of hundreds of tiny knots to form handmade lace. Everything from the flowers to the details are done by hand with a fine tapestry needle and the best Egyptian cotton thread or metallic threads. This type of jewelry has to be made by hand because of the intricacies and sculptural nature of lacework. The art in its purest form only requires needles, threads, and sharp scissors. After owning a few pieces, I decided to take it upon myself to learn the technique to make my own patterns and style of handwoven lace jewelry. As someone with sensitive skin, I wanted to find jewelry pieces and accessories that were hypoallergenic. In 2015, I discovered Igne Oya, which translates to crochet flowers or needlelace flowers. ![]() Please email about web page problems.Hi, my name is Victoria and I am a needle and thread artist focused on 3D floral design patterns. Web page designed by Debbie Arnold, DS9Designs.
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