- LaceFairy
Part museum, part master's degree in lace. Contains information on lacemaking and lacemakers, identification and preservation, collecting and collections. Also includes instructions, patterns, postcards and graphics, historical photos and galleries.
- "Mrs Dot"
Freelance editor for Lace (the Lace Guild magazine), Deb's site contains knitted, bobbin and needle laces, plus plotted grids for designing your own lace patterns.
- Alamo Bobbin Lacers
An IOLI charter group, meets in San Antonio, Texas. Includes photos of annual demonstrations at the Folklife Festival.
- Alencon Lace
Site describes history of, and techniques used to make, alencon lace.
- Alissa's Lace
Alissa shares her work in buck's point, flemish, honiton and torchon.
- Allhallows Museum
Based in Honiton, Devon UK, the museum features the laces famous to this region.
- Ana's Lace Page
Daffodils, dragon and coasters are made in bobbin lace.
- Annelies de Kort
An amazing bobbin lace cake buffet and miniature lace shop shown here.
- Antique Handmade Lace
A variety of antique laces from Marla Mallett's collection are displayed here.
- Arachne Web Server
Organizes information as a service to the members of the arachne news group.
- Arachne's Web of Atlantia
The Atlantia region of the Society of Creative Anachronism holds lace workshops.
- Atlanta IOLI
Georgia chapter site contains member's gallery, workshop information, calendar and tips.
- Australian Lace Guild
ALG's site is full of articles, competitions, museum and supplier links, and patterns.
- Avital's Fibers
Avital designed a printable pricking for a bobbin lace tablecloth, a Star of David tatting pattern, Her gallery contains 25+ examples of 7 different lace forms.
- Batten Lace
These simplified instructions for making battenburg lace include photos.
- Beautiful and Practical Netting
Rita creates doilies and edgings, sharing patterns and 'how to' information.
- Beveren Lace School
German school offers lace classes to children after school and during holidays. Gallery holds a classic and modern piece. Large links list at end of page.
- BJ's Laces
BJ describes different forms of handmade laces, including bobbin, tattting, needle and chemical.
- Bobbin Lace European Network
This database has entries in the following categories: laces, census and biographies of lacemakers, designers, bibliographies, glossaries, historical documents, museums, news and online training. Travelling exhibits are expected to be added soon.
- Bobbin Lacers in CZ
Jaroslava Jedlinska and Dana Mihulkova, both from Czechoslovakia, share examples of their bobbin laces.
- Bobbinburg
Directory of links for personal pages, shops, and chat.
- Bobbinlace Chat Group
A group of 200+ bobbin lacers chat about projects, supplies and patterns.
- Branscombe Parish
This article describes the lace industry and school in this English village.
- Brazilian Laces
This site contains photos of laces made in Brazil.
- Brenda's Lace
Sharing the site with sister Terry, Brenda shows how to make paper bobbins, and shares a Beds-Maltese pattern.
- Brigette's Bobbin Lace
Brigette Romer has created butterflies and a set of musicians in lace.
- Camarinnas
This town in Galicia holds an annual "Display of Bobbin Lace" and related events.
- Canadian Lacemaker Gazette
The newsletter of this guild is printed in French and English.
- Carolina's Lace Site
Carolina presents her original milanese works, patterns and a history of lace in Catalunya.
- Catalina Lace
A gallery of Romanian Point Laces show the skills of this family of lacemakers. All of the thirty pieces were made by either Catalina, her sister or grandmother.
- CD 2000 GALLERY
This unusual collection of over 400 laces was exhibited in England and the USA.
- Celtess Tats
This site shares a pattern for a doily, egg, frame and flower.
- Celtic Dream Weaver
Sherry is a lacemaker who creates unique bobbins using paints, decoupage and tatting.
- Chicago Area Lace Guild
Offers support to lacemakers from any genre. Tips on how to make battenberg, bobbin, knit, and needle laces plus examples of teneriffe, tatting, and tonder.
- Christine England
Chrisine has posted photos of her honiton projects.
- Cipka Lace
Professor Janez Bogataj shares an essay on this Slovenian lace.
- Claeys Antique
An illustrated article on the history of a lace piece is added regularly (with ten articles currently on site). Vintage photos and paintings of lacemakers share a gallery with antique lace tools.
- Cross-Twist (Kreuzen-Drehen )
Click a photo, then follow the arrows to explore the works of Lace-Artist Eva Baumgartner.
- Czech bobbin lacemaker
Site shows a variety of Honiton pieces and discusses Slovak, Milanese and Point Ground.
- Czech Laces
Click Lace Calendar 2003 for 12 beautiful butterflies with diagrams. The Lacemaker link tells of the life and work of Marie Sedláèkové.
- Dalla Lidia Merletti d'Arte
This museum and shop in Venice shares a series of photos that chronical a piece of needlelace from design to finished masterpiece.
- Dan Derek
- Design for Communicating
17th-century Portuguese needlelace border illustrates the biblical story of Judith.
- Digital Archive of Documents
Professor Griswold has been collecting documents regarding textile arts such as lacemaking, and placing them in this online archival library.
- Doina and Tiana
Two friends give classes and provide kits for Romanian Point Lace. Gallery included.
- Dora the Knotter
Dora's sense of humor shows in her Margareten-Spitze laces.
- Dreams of Lace
Works by Lace Artist:Christiane Eichler. Information in both English and German.
- Eitel's Bobbin Lace
Eitel shares 3 examples of lace projects.
- Embroidery and Lace
Bjarne Drew shares photos of the costumes he's created and his lace projects.
- Emily Clare, lacemaker
Photo and historical background of victorian era lacemaker.
- Falkink
A lacemaker has evaluated design software and created a table stand for a vertical cookie pillow.
- Fine Filaments
A Basic Guide To Lacis written by Tomi McNaughton.
- Frauke Lorenz
The modern works of this lace artist are displayed here.
- German Bobbin Lace Association
Founded in 1983, this group has 3800 members. It promotes lacemaking thru congresses, competitions, classes and exhibits.
- Gloria Valli
Gloria's laceworks include multiple contest entries. She specializes in modern lace jewelry.
- Golden Bobbin Lacers
One of the groups that make up the North Carolina Regional Lacers, the site contains their newsletter and information about lace deomonstrations and other activities.
- Gon Homburg
Based in Amsterdam, this certified teacher/bobbin lacer shares her lace heritage with students.
- Great Lakes Lace Group Inc.
This group sponsors teacher certifications in bobbin, tape, and tatted laces.
- Guild of Irish Lace Makers
Irish Laces are this group's specialty. Carrickmacross, Irish crochet, and Limerick laces can all be found in their gallery.
- Heartland Lace Guild
"Pillow Talk" is this group's newsletter. Heartland sponsors open challenges: the three yards club, leaves and tallies, and an annual contest.
- Helen
makes bobbin and tatted laces. She shares 25 photos of work done by her and her friends.
- Howfen
Glenys Pople has written a clear and well illustrated definition of bobbin lace.
- Hungarian Kalocsa Lace II ICC
The Embroiderers Guild of America offers a correspondence course in advanced Kalosca Lace.
- Hungarian Lace
American Hungarian Folklore Centrum presents an essay, with photos, on Hungarian Lace.
- Idrija Lace
Three pictures of lace, one of tools, and a link to an article in Lace magazine.
- Ieperse Huiskant
A lace nativity scene (#7) and Snow White (#10) are among the works created by this busy Belgian Lace Group.
- International Forum of Lace
Conference in 2003 at Rimini, Italy, will study technical, artistic and historic aspects of lace.
- International Old Lacers
International association based in the USA shares information about events, contests, conferences. Site also contains pattern of the month.
- Introduction to Bobbin Lace
There are sixteen online pages in this comprehensive beginning lesson taught by Jennifer McNitt.
- Irish Carrickmacross Lace -
This Arduin Lace Collection was handmade by Mary O'Neill in Ireland.
- Isis Lacemakers
Homepage of lacemakers in Oxford UK includes calendar of events.
- Iva Proskova
A unique lace ruff, and a pillow on stand, plus tips on cleaning nonwashable lace.
- Jana Onuskova
Bobbin Lace Artist shares nine of her original modern works.
- Janine's Lace
With 3 bobbin lace edgings and 6 small circulars, this is a nice little gallery.
- Jean's Lace Definitions
Jean Bullock illustrates and defines 6 types of handmade lace.
- Jo Edkins' Lace School
This online bobbin lace school has twelve lessons covering over forty topics. Each topic is well illustrated; some are even animated. The ten beginning patterns are organized into four categories; all are illustrated.
- Kantklossen
Dia-album at this Dutch site contains over 40 photos of a wide variety of bobbin lace works. Some patterns are classic; some interpretations are modernistic.
- Kate's Lace
Kate posts photos of her bobbinlaces: bonnet, booties, collars, doilies and tablecoths.
- Kenmare Lace
Illustrated site contains history of this Irish lace. Photos included two full length lace dresses.
- Keystone Lace Guild
Homepage of the Pennsylvanian guild.
- Kloeppeln
Hiltraut tells why she loves bobbin lacemaking and shares fifteen photos of her work.
- Knitted Heirloom Lace
Author Gloria Penning shares 18 knitted lace works, plus information about her books.
- Knotwork
Frances defines knotwork and offers assorted bobbins.
- Knypplad Spets , the Crowning Touch
Rita Leydon writes an essay on bobbin lacemaking in Sweden.
- La Dentelles
Rosanna has compiled articles, photos, reports and diagrams of lacemaking in France, including an unusual collection of lacemakers in miniature.
- La Encajera - The Lacemaker
Home page of the Spanish lace magazine. Patterns, competitions and calendar, plus 'Letter to the Reader' from revious issues.
- Lace Book List
Arlene has compiled a booklist, in 30 categories, for lace enthusiasts.
- Lace Centre
Lacemakers demonstrate craft at Jerusalem Church.
- Lace Design
Three lace artists encourage bobbin, and needle, lacemakers to give designing a try by offering case studies, tutorials, patterns and galleries.
- Lace Exhibitions
This comprehensive well maintained list, sorted by country, lists lace events all over the world.
- Lace Magazine
Contains a short introduction to princess, bobbin and needle laces.
- Lacemaker's Cottage
Scroll to the bottom of the page to find lace histories from 1500-1900, plus a gallery of laceworks.
- Lacemakers of Calais
Homepage of this historic Australian Society of Lacemakers.
- Lacemakers Tie Past to Present
Article from the Abilene Reporter, dated 8-99, tells of lacemaking in local area.
- Lacemaking
Italian site describes works in buckspoint, torchon and milanese, and holds a gallery of over forty photos.
- Lacemaking
Thirty eight sites are linked to this web ring.
- Lacemaking in Bedfordshire
Shares the history and current activities of the Aragon Lacemakers.
- Lacemaking in Czek
Site contains animated video of bobbin pairs in action.
- Lacemaking in the 17th century.
Sheila Sharpe demonstrates lacemaking in period costume.
- Landelijke Organisatie Kant Kunst
The official site of LOKK, the Dutch Lace Organization, contains photos of modern and classical laces created by its members. Click kantbrief to reach the gallery.
- Lefkara Lace
The history and patterns of lace on Cyprus can be found here, plus a photo index of local lacemakers.
- Legacy of Lace
Lace historian and maker, Joeanna Smith documents western european laces with photos and essays.
- Lego Bobbin Winder
Kieth Enevoldsen shows how to make a bobbin winder from legos.
- Leisa's Lace Gallery
Leisa ReFalo shares six galleries of handmade laces, plus stumpwork and jewelry.
- Liberty Lacers
A gallery of challenges is presented by Philadelphia lacemakers.
- Lone Star Lacers
This IOLI chapter's site contains a member's showcase with the works of 6 different artists, plus a crown created with combined effort. Past events are recorded and future workshops listed.
- Looking for the Big End
Jean Goldberg translates humor into art through needlelace. This extraordinary gallery contains 20 masterpieces in lace depicting life in the twenty first century.
- Lorelei Halley
Lorelei documents methods of identification and describes bobbin lace in the 17th through the current century.
- Louise Verschueren, Brussels, Belgium
The family heritage of lacemaking is detailed, also photos of current lace products.
- Lynda Libby's Lace
Lynda shares pictures of her bobbin laces, grouped by type.
- Macra of Chiavari
A lace of moresque origin is illustrated here.
- Manie Kriel from Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa
Mr. Kriel describes himself as a passionate lacemaker. Although he's only been making lace since 1996, he's already completed projects in torchon, bedfordshire, brugges, duchesse and russian tape lace.
- Mari Tats
A small but intricate gallery of lace can be found on this Italian tatter's home page.
- Maria, and Maria Antonietta ,Tat
These two Italian friends have put together a combined gallery of over fifty pieces of lace.
- Marie-Jo Quinault
New filet lace is created from 16th century patterns.
- Mary Margaret Nousek
offers a small gallery that includes a man and a woman in profile.
- Miniature Bobbin Lace
Jan, from Crete, creates miniature lace and lacemaking supplies - including a complete lace shop.
- Needlelace
A nice introduction to the various forms of needlelaces, this site also illustrates the stitches.
- Needlelace Club
This news group provides a forum to discuss needlelace techniques.
- New England Lace Group
This page holds the basic information needed to contact this Maine-based group.
- Noelene Lafferty
Settled in The Round House in Cooma, Australia, Noelene (Tatter's Poet Laureate) shares her new lace creations.
- OIDFA
The International Bobbin and Needle Lace Organisation provides bulletins, patterns, competitions and congresses.
- Penny's Page
An Australian lacer, Penny shares a dozen photos of her bobbin laces.
- Pittsburgh Lace Group
Newsletters are posted, plus a large Christmas gallery and workshop photos.
- Poole Bobbin Lace Circle
Lacemakers share a pattern page, photos of their exhibits, Miss Channer's mat, plus information about their 4 year lace course.
- Radyr Lace Group
Welsh bobbin lacers meet in Cardiff. They share patterns and gallery at this site.
- Reclaiming Your Heritage, Lace and Linens
Elizabeth Kurella identifies, repairs and appraises fine laces.
- Rose Ground Lace Guild
The Tyler, Texas, chapter of IOLI shares their projects here.
- Rosemary Richards-Steck
Rosemary's hobby is making bobbin lace by the pond.
- Roxburgh Lacemakers
This group from Kelso, Scotland, exhibits their work and provides information about meeting times.
- Rustyx Lace
This lacemaker combines different lace forms. Bobbin lace, needle lace and tatting, can all be found in one piece.
- Ruthan Designs Torchon Lace
Doylies, mats, butterflies and a doll dress have all been made by this creative lacemaker.
- Saraphi Handmade Silk Lace
Janya Sugunnasil, in Thailand, designs and teaches bobbin laces.
- SCA Lace
News group discusses topics relating to making lace during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
- Sheelin Antique Irish Lace Museum
Museum shares several photos of lace dating from 1850 to 1900.
- Sheringham Lace Makers
Guild presents Milennium Project to church. Find meeting times here.
- Sieglindes Twinetime
Lace Artist Sieglinde Grigat's 'Occhi' gallery holds over 40 pieces of tatted artworks. Most pieces employ advanced techniques. She also works in bobbin lace, crochet and hairpin laces, knotted and knitted laces.
- Silver Pin Studio
Lace Artist: Lenka Suchanek uses wire as a medium to create bobbin lace jewelry and sculptures. She also shares photos of her studio in British Columbia, Canada.
- Slovakian Bobbin Lace
Scroll down and click 'patterns' to find Jana's drawings. Click 'photographs' for a gallery of contempory and traditional pieces.
- Steph's String Related Stuff
Stephanie Peter's provides free bobbin lace software, stitching charts and tatting patterns, including complete illustrated instructions for cluny leaves.
- Suffolk Lacemakers
Based in Suffolk, England, this guild shares news, events and photos of their meetings.
- The Art of Irish Lacemaking
This history of Irish lace contains photos of antique laceworks.
- The Costumer's Manifesto
Dr. Maginnis documents laces used on apparel from the 16th -19th century.
- The Dallas Lace Society
A calendar of events and lace tips from members are on the home page of this guild.
- The Lace Guild
British Lace Guild educates on all aspects of lacemaking through their Lace Magazine and other publications, conferences, certifications, and young lacemakers program.
- The Lace Museum
The site of this California museum shows current displays, workshops and classes. Also calendar of events, newsletter and patterns.
- The Lace Museum from Castilla y Leon (Spain)
This site contains photos of bobbin displays, and 16th - 20th century laces.
- The Lacemaker's Mailing List FAQ
Mimi Dillman maintains this page of mailing lists and FAQs for Arachne.
- The Lacemakers Circle
The Circle, formed in 1988, publishes a quarterly magazine, promotes classes, demonstrations and lace days, and maintains a library. They match lacemakers with mentoring peers, and provide a help line.
- The Structures of Antique Lace
Marla Mallett shares bobbin lace, needlepoint lace, and other handmade laces from her personal collection.
- The Tangled Web of Lara the Lacemaker
Lara offers history and how-to's for period costumes plus patterns.
- Theo Brejaart
Theo's international list of lace books is arranged by language. He also offers lace calendars.
- Tracy's Needlecraft
Tracy has posted a thread comparison chart by Hope Green, Claire's cross, and jewelry by Rachel Jackson.
- Traditional and Modern Bobbin Lacing
Click the buttons labelled 'moderne' to view 14 years of the work of Lace Artist, Beate Agten.
- Tussah
Photos, and descriptions, of bobbin lace pieces made by Lara's mom.
- Types of Lace
Lisa defines different lace forms.
- Ville de Retournac
The Lace Manufactures Museum records France's lacemaking history.
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