Irish Crochet and Crochetted Lace

95 members Latest Activity: Aug 14, 2017

Irish crochet is made with a typical crochet hook, but always includes shaped motifs and may have some raised cords or layered bits.  It is…

Knitted Lace and Lace Knitting

66 members Latest Activity: Feb 7

Knitted lace can be made into clothing, veils and shawls, tablecloths.  And it can use very fine yarns.  I've heard that “lace knitting” is…

Mirecourt Bobbin Lace

15 members Latest Activity: May 18, 2016

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…

Identification-History

116 members Latest Activity: Apr 20

For discussions of lace history and lace identification.  You can post a photo into a comment box for a lace you want to discuss.  Bobblin…

Bobbinlace Beginners

259 members Latest Activity: Apr 20

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…

Bookreviews

15 members Latest Activity: Apr 16

A place for members to post book reviews, new books, old books.

Threads

43 members Latest Activity: Apr 16

For discussion of threads, the best to use, sizes, etc.

International Organization of Lace, Inc.

90 members Latest Activity: Apr 16

For articles, events and activities pertaining to our sponsor, the International Organization of Lace, Inc.  

Early Bobbin Lace

59 members Latest Activity: Apr 16

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…

Tools and Equipment

147 members Latest Activity: Apr 16

For discussions about varieties of pillows, bobbins, tatting shuttles, pillow stands, embroidery hoops and frames.  For discussions of regional…

aic

5 members Latest Activity: Jan 31, 2012

not for publication

Freehand Lace

23 members Latest Activity: May 16, 2017

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…

Conservation Issues

21 members Latest Activity: Mar 4, 2017

For all questions and discussion of conservation issues: storage, to-starch-or-not-to-starch, acid free containers, etc.

Sol Laces

47 members Latest Activity: Aug 18, 2017

The sol laces include Teneriffe and Nanduti.  They originated in the highly elaborate corners of drawn thread embroidery, but are now made on a…

Hardanger Embroidery, Pulled Thread Work and Drawn Thread Work

38 members Latest Activity: Jan 26, 2017

Lacy embroideries worked on woven fabric.

 Hardanger embroidery is a form of cutwork and drawn thread work.  It was originally the…

Filet Lacis

28 members Latest Activity: Aug 5, 2017

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…

Needle Lace

96 members Latest Activity: Mar 23

True needlelace is made only with needle and thread, on a temporary backing. 

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Contemporary Bobbin Lace

83 members Latest Activity: Apr 16

For those interested in designing and making contemporary and modern bobbin lace designs which don't fit into traditional categories.  Many of…

Designing Bobbin Lace

101 members Latest Activity: Apr 15

For those who want to talk about designing bobbin lace, whatever style.

Computer Aided Design

107 members Latest Activity: Apr 15

For those who like to use software to design bobbin lace, tatting or other laces.  All the various programs are included.  Talk about your…