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I tried out bobbin lace for a week, and here’s what happened.

Bobbin lace, also known as pillow lace, is a method of making lace by weaving threads held on bobbins and pinning them to a pattern pinned to a pillow.

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Bobbin lace is a traditional lace making technique with a wide range of styles and designs. It requires working on top of a paper pattern with many small spools (bobbins) of thread and pins that you work with to form delicate lace. Simple...

Jane Garrett, a skilled lacemaker, spinner, weaver, and knitter, made theses bobbin-lace samples, which are still treasured today.

When I started making lace, one of the great mysteries for me was how to match thread size to a pricking. Lace patterns typically provide recommendations about the thread type and thread size. So…

Bobbin lace is a traditional lace making technique with a wide range of styles and designs. It requires working on top of a paper pattern with many small spools (bobbins) of thread and pins that you work with to form delicate lace. Simple...

Before we kick off, if you are totally new to lace-making and you’ve not already read the tutorial Getting started- the basic equipment you should do so now so that you know what the basic equipmen…

Today, we're diving into one of the most intricate and rewarding lace-making techniques: Bobbin Lace! 🧵 This traditional craft, dating back centuries, involves carefully winding threads around bobbins and weaving them into beautiful, delicate patterns. Whether you're creating an intricate doily, a stunning piece of jewelry, or a decorative panel, the possibilities are endless! 🔍 Tips for Beginners: Start Simple: Begin with a basic Torchon lace pattern to get the hang of the movements…