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!…

Limerick lace is a floral tulle lace: It is hand-embroidered on machine-made cotton net. In this tutorial I'll show you how to make Limerick lace by hand.

Learn how to make broderie anglaise lace (eyelet lace) by hand. It's really easy!

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These three ways to attach lace to fabric are from the Edwardian era. In the 1900s, lace was attached to fabric either by hand or with a straight stitch sewing machine. Zig-zag stitches were never to sew lace to fabric in the Edwardian era. Related: How To Make Edwardian Net Applique 3 Ways How To … Continue reading 3 Ways How To Attach Lace To Fabric – Historical Sewing →

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…

I have long loved needle lace in most of its forms. I’ve not explored it in serious depth, but I have dabbled with it, read about it, and in general, I’m always attracted by needle lace, both ancient and modern. There are certain types of needle lace that appeal to me more than others, and ...

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