Kit for Beginning Needle Lace

This is the kit to accompany the Beginning Needle Lace workshop.

Instructor: Linda Kay Benning

Course Description: Make this hot air balloon pattern to learn the basic and traditional techniques of needle lace – couching the initial outline, making decorative filling stitches with buttonhole (blanket) stitches, stitching the final outline. The piece is worked in relatively heavy Lizbeth 20 thread, in your choice of two colors, so the stitches are visible and easy to learn. A special card will be included to practice each stitch before starting on the balloon pattern.

Skill Level: Beginner

Prerequisite: None

Dates: 4 Thursdays - October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026

Time: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm PDT

Kit Description: Instructions, stitching pad and pattern for balloon and practice sample, sewing thread, needles, needle threader.

Students Must Provide: Two colors of Lizbeth #20 cordonnet or similar thread, thread scissors, tweezers, thimble (optional), good light, and magnification if needed.

Second Camera: Strongly recommended