Bobbin lace collar, “Johannan Ruusu,”, from Roses in Bobbin Lace, by Eeva-Liisa Kortelahti. I worked it in linen thread, Bockens 90/2, probably around 1998. Wish I’d kept records!…

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

Hindsight is a wonderful thing! Here's a list of things I wish I knew when I started making bobbin lace: Join a lace group or make contact with other lacemakers via the internet. It is a wonderful way to share knowledge, find inspiration, ask questions, and tap into the collective knowledge of more experienced lacemakers.…

Books that are now out of print but are still widely sought-after and of interest and practical use to today's lacemaker or tatter.

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