Needle Lace

105 members Latest Activity: Jul 29

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

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Mixed Tape Laces

43 members Latest Activity: Jul 29

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

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

61 members Latest Activity: Apr 7

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

225 members Latest Activity: Jun 10

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

Identification-History

138 members Latest Activity: Jun 26

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

90 members Latest Activity: Jul 25

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

108 members Latest Activity: Jul 3

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

Irish Crochet and Crochetted Lace

100 members Latest Activity: Jul 29

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…