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Bobbinlace Beginners Discussions (51)

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More unmarked patterns.... A bit of a cheek, I know, but here are two more unmarked patterns, which have completely flumoxed me. They are in the Museum of Cambridge.… Started by Jo Edkins	15	Jun 22 Reply by Jo Edkins
Half stitch fan using twist cross? Im still new to Twist Cross , since i now have a Spanish pillow that I love. I’m unsure doing a half stitch fan- do I need to put on two t… Started by Christina King	6	Jun 12 Reply by Lorelei Halley Administrator
How would this pattern be worked? This is an old pattern which I got with a straw filled roller pillow. No annotations! It's Bedford, I think - bought in Cambridge which was… Started by Jo Edkins	32	Jun 9 Reply by Lorelei Halley Administrator
Criticism invited for additions to my website Since I have learned a certain amount about Beds lace recently (see previous thread!), I thought I ought to update my website. However, sin… Started by Jo Edkins	2	Jun 4 Reply by Jo Edkins
Home spun thread? I just started and would like to eventually use my own home spun thread. There is a thread size chart on pinterest but it doesn't seem to m… Started by Eva Francis	11	Apr 6 Reply by Barbara Gordon
Using a pizza base to make a lace fan... I have been experimenting with a new (to me) technique for a big pattern. I wondered if anyone else would be interested? I am doing a fan.… Started by Jo Edkins	10	Aug 11, 2017 Reply by Lorelei Halley Administrator
Reading patterns Hello, I am new to bobbin lace making (as in have not yet started). My main question is how do you read the patterns? I found a few on Pint… Started by Nathalie G Smith	2	Jul 21, 2017 Reply by Lorelei Halley Administrator
Hello all.... I am brand new to Bobbin Lace... Discovered it while watching a period drama series (Lark Rise to Candleford)... And was enthralled with th… Started by Dee Dove	37	Jul 5, 2017 Reply by Dee Dove
I've put 'A Lace Guide for Makers and Collectors' by Gertrude Whiting on my website, with decent indexes Someone of IOLI told me about 'A Lace Guide for Makers and Collectors' by Gertrude Whiting (1920). I can't find who, but thank you! This bo… Started by Jo Edkins	7	Jul 2, 2017 Reply by Jo Edkins
May I have some help please. Hello, I am at present trying to set up a new work. I have forgotten how to start it and how many bobbin I should put on. I wonder should… Started by Agnes Goyvaerts	8	Jun 8, 2017 Reply by Agnes Goyvaerts