Bobbinlace Beginners

294 members Latest Activity: Feb 18

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

41 members Latest Activity: Sep 16, 2020

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

Needle Lace

108 members Latest Activity: Jan 24

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

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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…

Torchon

213 members Latest Activity: Jan 29

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

Sol Laces

51 members Latest Activity: Aug 6, 2020

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

46 members Latest Activity: Jan 24

Lacy embroideries worked on woven fabric.

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

Carrickmacross Lace

40 members Latest Activity: Sep 1, 2020

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

102 members Latest Activity: Feb 15

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

228 members Latest Activity: Jan 24

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

Bedfordshire

68 members Latest Activity: May 8, 2020

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

119 members Latest Activity: Dec 11, 2020

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