Needle Lace

107 members Latest Activity: Oct 12, 2020

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

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Mixed Tape Laces

45 members Latest Activity: Nov 14, 2020

Specific types are Battenberg lace, Branscombe point, Princess lace, Borris lace or Romanian Needlepoint Lace.

These laces have a narrow…

Filet Lacis

33 members Latest Activity: May 5, 2020

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…

Early Bobbin Lace

62 members Latest Activity: Dec 11, 2020

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…

Tatting

227 members Latest Activity: Nov 6, 2020

Tatted lace is made with a shuttle, but needle tatting is recently popular.

Identification-History

139 members Latest Activity: Dec 14, 2020

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…

Contemporary Bobbin Lace

93 members Latest Activity: Dec 11, 2020

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

Bobbin Lace Jewelry

109 members Latest Activity: Apr 21, 2019

Bobbin lace jewelry.  For discussions of  materials, findings, workable techniques.  Includes both wire jewelry and metallic threads, natural and…

Designing Bobbin Lace

109 members Latest Activity: Dec 11, 2020

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

Irish Crochet and Crochetted Lace

101 members Latest Activity: Nov 6, 2020

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…