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For all beginners in bobbin lace who need a little help, and for experienced lace makers who are willing to assist. Learn how to make bobbin…
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Point ground laces include Bucks point, Tonder, Bayeux, Chantilly, Blonde, Beveren and others that use the CTTT ground. During the 19th century…
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Mirecourt is a part lace, usually fairly coarse in scale, often using a thick gimp worked so that it is more prominent on the front side. It is…
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For all questions and discussion of conservation issues: storage, to-starch-or-not-to-starch, acid free containers, etc.
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How to make Flanders bobbin lace, Valenciennes bobbin lace, Binche bobbin lace, Paris bobbin lace and Mechlin bobbin lace.
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For articles, events and activities pertaining to our sponsor, the International Organization of Lace, Inc.
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The sol laces include Teneriffe and Nanduti. They originated in the highly elaborate corners of drawn thread embroidery, but are now made on a…
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Includes 18th and 19th century Brussels lace. Duchesse bobbin lace is a 19th century derivation of older and more complex Brussels laces. Some…
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Bedfordshire bobbin lace is a braid/plait based straight lace. The designs usually involve a graceful clothwork trail that meanders through the…
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This group is for discussion of special requirements or difficulties pertinent to lace made with wire. Working techniques, wire handling, supply…
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A place for members to post book reviews, new books, old books.
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Do you have questions about diplaying your lace, or what kinds of mounts to use? Do you have difficulties with attaching lace to fabric? This is…
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For discussion of threads, the best to use, sizes, etc.
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Early Bobbin Lace is the lace designed up until the mid 17th century, or approximately 1650. These early laces were often made freehand, but they…
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For discussions about varieties of pillows, bobbins, tatting shuttles, pillow stands, embroidery hoops and frames. For discussions of regional…
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Bobbin lace jewelry. For discussions of materials, findings, workable techniques. Includes both wire jewelry and metallic threads, natural and…
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Latest Activity: Oct 28, 2018
Freehand bobbin laces are a group of peasant laces made in various countries in Europe. What they have in common is that pins were only used…
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Lacy embroideries worked on woven fabric. Hardanger embroidery is a form of cutwork and drawn thread work. It was originally…
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This group will include filet lacis and Buratto. Filet lacis is made on a square knotted mesh, which was formerly handmade, using the same knot…
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