Bobbinlace Beginners

280 members Latest Activity: yesterday

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…

Embroidered Net

39 members Latest Activity: May 13

Tulle embroidery.  There are 2 kinds of embroidery on hexagonal net: Needlerun embroidery (Limerick), and tambour work, made with a tambour…

Needle Lace

101 members Latest Activity: May 13

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

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Filet Lacis

30 members Latest Activity: Jan 8

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…

Torchon

204 members Latest Activity: on Friday

Torchon bobbin lace is a geometric lace with a mesh ground.  It is very popular with lacemakers.  Includes the 's-Gravenmoerse motif.

Sol Laces

50 members Latest Activity: Apr 30

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

41 members Latest Activity: Jul 16

Lacy embroideries worked on woven fabric.

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

Carrickmacross Lace

39 members Latest Activity: Jun 5, 2016

Carrickmacross originated in Ireland in the 19th century and involves fine cotton fabric appliqued onto machine made net, with embroidery and…

Irish Crochet and Crochetted Lace

99 members Latest Activity: May 13

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…

Tatting

222 members Latest Activity: Sep 3

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

Bedfordshire

68 members Latest Activity: Apr 17

Bedfordshire bobbin lace is a braid/plait based straight lace.  The designs usually involve a graceful clothwork trail that meanders through the…

Computer Aided Design

111 members Latest Activity: Aug 17

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