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First Things First
You want to make lace? Great. I started making lace in my early 20s and it's been such a gateway to both a passion for making lace and a gateway for meeting people and learning other crafts. |
So, what is lacemaking?
Bobbin lacemaking is a traditional technique of creating lace using bobbins and a pillow.
To make lace, you wind thread onto bobbins and then using 4 bobbins at a time, you create the lace by crossing and twisting the threads over and under each other on the pillow.
The lace maker uses a pattern or pricking, which is a paper or card template with small holes that indicate how the threads should be used and where the pins should go (they go into the small holes).
The lace is created by manipulating the bobbins according to the pattern, and it is held in place by pins on the pillow.
Bobbin lacemaking is a traditional technique of creating lace using bobbins and a pillow.
To make lace, you wind thread onto bobbins and then using 4 bobbins at a time, you create the lace by crossing and twisting the threads over and under each other on the pillow.
The lace maker uses a pattern or pricking, which is a paper or card template with small holes that indicate how the threads should be used and where the pins should go (they go into the small holes).
The lace is created by manipulating the bobbins according to the pattern, and it is held in place by pins on the pillow.
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Get Your Equipment
I've added advice here on the lacebee as well as on Rothwell Bobbins. If you are worried about investing in lace equipment at the start there is a great video on affordable / starter lace equipment by cajahsr on YouTube. Many things can be used to get you started on your lace journey |
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Get Support
As with anything, getting a support network is essential for most people and when it comes to lacemaking, there are some fantastic resources out there.
As with anything, getting a support network is essential for most people and when it comes to lacemaking, there are some fantastic resources out there.
Facebook
Click on the group image to find out more
Click on the group image to find out more
A friendly, new group. Started in 2020, Beginner Bobbin Lace Makers is dedicated to helping new lacemakers gain help, confidence and advice.
Experienced lacemakers are also members of the group and offer support and help. Regular online meet ups are also arranged to help keep everyone in touch and share ideas and advice. |
An established group which welcomes both new and experienced lacemakers.
Bobbin lace makers offers a place to share ideas and get advice. |
Another great group to share your ideas and projects.
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If you love the tools of your trade, then you will adore Find the Maker.
Dedicated to documenting modern bobbin makers, the group is a place to share bobbins of those makers you know and to identify the bobbins you don't know. |