My Sister Brigitta knits Baby hats.
You say what's so special about that?
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What is special is that she has knit almost 900 of them.
And she has knit over 400 hats for the Homeless.
You see, she belongs to a hospital group by the name of
"Healthy Circle."
They usually travel to far off places but you know what happened to that.
Now that is not the end of the story.
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Brigitta, my Sister, is an expert Lace Maker
Brigitta is called upon to identify lace for Museums.
Only a few Island of Burano Lace Makers remember these patterns.
It has become a lost art.
Brigitta made this " 's Gravenmoer" Lace Fan with silk threads from Germany.
Brigitta has published 5 books about lace making.
Her books contain original patterns which she herself has designed.
This Lace Fan requires 200 bobbins.
From her books, easy to follow (for a lace maker) instructions for one of her original designs.
Brigitta is proficient in many Lace styles, such as Russian Tape Lace, Schneeberger, Torchon, Bedfordshore, Milanese, Tatting and more.
Brigitta has many jeweled bobbins. These plain bobbins are easier to work with when she needs so many. The painted bobbin in the middle, marks the only thread that is different. It is called "gimp" a heavier thread.
My Sister, Brigitta, is a year older than I. While growing up in East Germany we were taught many skills at home and in school.
Those skills have served us well allowing us to pursue whatever art form appealed to us.
Gina
Note: My Sister's lace instruction books are available from her Vendor. Please contact Trudy Scholten,
