Marsha Lipsius has been crocheting since her teenage years. She has entered and won many ribbons at the Markham Fair. She first learned the broomstick lace technique back in the 1980s and prefers to crochet ‘flat items’ like afghans, hats and scarves, rather than clothing or animals. She has been a member of the Markham Guild of Village Crafts for many years. Besides crocheting, she enjoys quilting, cross stitch and reading. She has three children and two grandsons. www.Markhamguild.com
Crocheted Broomstick Lace – All Levels
As with other forms of crochet, the base of the pattern is a chain stitch. The initial loops are transferred to an extra large knitting needle or dowel and then taken back to the chain in groups of 3 or 5 using your hook. Sound complicated? It’s really not! This technique is fast and creates open, lacy fabrics perfect for afghans, baby blankets, scarves, shawls, and other items where an unusual lacy effect may be desired. Pre-requisite: Some crochet experience. Bring: 5mm crochet hook.
3 Hour Workshop
Presented by: Markham Guild of Village Crafts 
Enjoy this Conference Class sneak peek!
Check out our website www.csnf.com for the class days & times and to register. Class fees are $20 per hour (advance purchase) with kit fees extra.
Creativ Festival is returning to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre but MOVING to the NORTH BUILDING (255 Front St. W.) on new days & times! Thursday, Friday & Saturday, October 15, 16 & 17, 2015 with 5 days of Conference Classes starting Tuesday, October 13th