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  • Bobbin Lace European Network *Cool Site* - The largest lace database on the web has thousands of entries in the following categories: laces, census and biographies of lacemakers, designers, bibliographies, glossaries, historical documents, museums, news and online training. Travelling exhibits and the BLEN prize will be added this year.
  • Lori's LaceFairy Lace Pages *Cool Site* - This site is part museum, part master's degree in lace. Consistently maintained, it holds information on lacemaking and lacemakers, identification and preservation, collecting and collections. Plus practical instructions, patterns, postcards and graphics, bobbins, stamps, art, bibliographies, poems, historical photos and galleries galore.
  • 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.
  • Angela Thompson - A lace collector shares her photo of a romanian point mat.
  • Arachne Web Server - Organizes information as a service to the members of the arachne news group.
  • The Art of Irish Lacemaking - A history of Irish lace with photos of laceworks.
  • Atlanta IOLI - Homepage of the Georgia chapter of International Old Lace Inc. contains member's gallery, workshop information, calendar and tips.
  • Australian Lace Guild - ALG contains membership and branch information, museum sites and their quarterly magazine. The site also contains a pattern and links to suppliers.
  • Avital's Fibers - With bobbin laces (printable pricking for tablecloth) tatting patterns (Star of David) plus other fiber works in her repetoire, Avital is a multi-talented crafter.
  • Beautiful and Practical Netting - Rita Bartholomew creates netted lace doilies, edgings etc. Her site includes patterns and 'how to' information.
  • Belgium Lacer - Inge D'heere 's works include 3 lace pieces, plus a photo of a block pillow in use.
  • BJ's Laces - BJ describes different forms of handmade laces, including bobbin, tattting, needle and chemical.
  • Bobbin Lace Group in Germany - Click on 'alterdecke' to view a bobbinlace altar cloth.
  • Bobbin Lace Pillow - Donna shares a photo of her work in progress, plus several art prints of lacers.
  • Bobbinlace Chat Group - Join this group to chat with other bobbinlacers about the craft.
  • 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 Help Page for Beginner's - Brenda shares what she learned in her first lacing lesson.
  • A Brief History of Lace in the 1500's - Lynn describes the three basic laces found in England and France in this period.
  • 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 - This lacemaker presents her original milanese works, patterns and a history of lace in Catalunya.
  • CD 2000 GALLERY - This unusual collection of 443 laces will be exhibited at The Lace Museum this fall.
  • Celtic Dream Weaver - Sherry is a lacemaker who creates unique bobbins using paints, decoupage and tatting.
  • Christine England - Chrisine has posted photos of her honiton projects.
  • Claeys Antique - Lace historians, The Claeys provide laces to museums and collectors. These pages contain articles on the history of various laces, plus information on history courses.
  • Clara's Page - Clara, who learned to tat in 1953, shares photo of rose doily.
  • Clones Lace - This page contains a history of this lace form (no photos).
  • The Costumer's Manifesto - Dr. Tara Maginnis documents laces used on apparel from the 16th thru the 19th century.
  • The Dallas Lace Society - Home page and calendar
  • Design for Communicating - This early 17th-century Portuguese needle lace border illustrates the biblical story of Judith.
  • 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 - Lacemaker Bjarne Drew shares photos of her work and pillows, embroidery and costumes. Links to silk info and color charts.
  • Emma's Bobbin Lace - This new lacemaker has documented the steps required for her first project.
  • 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, specializing in modern lace jewelry.
  • Gon Homburg - A certified teacher shares her bobbin laces.
  • Great Lakes Lace Group - This IOLI group sponsors teacher certification in bobbin lace and tatting.
  • The Guild of Irish Lacemakers - Official site for the guild, and contains photos of An Grianan.
  • The Guild of Needle Laces - Artwork of guild members displayed here, plus a definition of needle laces.
  • Heidi's Bobbin Lace - Heidi shares notes from 7 bobbin lace classes.
  • Heike Gloe - Heike shares photos of her original works, plus 20 pieces she has created from patterns.
  • House of Lace - Note the handmade collars on the front page of this French site.
  • Howfen Home Page - Bobbin lace is well defined, as is the craft of soapmaking.
  • Idrija Lace - Three pictures of lace, one of tools, and a link to an article in Lace magazine.
  • Ieperse Huiskant - A lace nativity scene and a wreath of poppies were created by this Belgian group. Their site includes a free pattern.
  • International Old Lacers - A volunteer, non-profit association of people who share an interest in lace.
  • Isis Lacemakers - Homepage of lacemakers in Oxford UK includes calendar of events.
  • Jean Weatherford - Jean works torchon and shares a pricking for a cross.
  • Jennifer Cooper - Jennifer shares a variety of bobbin laces, plus cards decorated with pricking.
  • Julie Hendricks - Julie has created a butterfly collection in different laces.
  • Kate's Lace - Kate posts photos of her bobbinlaces: bonnet, booties, collars, doilies and tablecoths.
  • Kenmare Lace - Site contains history of this Irish lace.
  • Kenmare Lace & Design Centre - Centre holds collection of laces and teaches classes.
  • Keystone Lace Guild - Homepage of this Pennsylvanian guild.
  • Kloeppeln - Hiltraut tells why she loves bobbin lacemaking and shares a photo of her work.
  • La dentelle de Binche - Photos of bobbin lacemaker at work.
  • La Encajera - The Lacemaker - Home page of the Spanish lace magazine. Patterns, competitions and calendar
  • Lace Centre - Lacemakers demonstrate craft at Jerusalem Church.
  • Lace Created by Katja - Photos of bookmarks
  • Lace Design and Patterns - Three lace artists encourage other lacemakers to give designing a try by offering case studies, patterns and awe-inspiring galleries.
  • The Lace Guild - British Lace Guild educates on all aspects of lacemaking.
  • Lace Magazine - Educational site contains information about all forms of lace and lacemaking: history, patterns and designs, supplies, free beginners lace courses and subscription information.
  • Lace Making - A concise history of lacemaking. Defines needle lace, pillow lace, guipure, and machine laces.
  • Lace Notes - Site holds the diagrams needed to create "The Swan" by Tamara Duvall, plus notes on the OIFDA Congress in Denmark.
  • Lace Pix and Greetings - Sewdoll has made these lace photos available for ecards, wallpapers, etc.
  • Lace Trading International - Photos of 4 straight laces, and 2 free laces.
  • LaceKat - This page presents an example of lace designed using turbocad software.
  • The Lacemakers Circle - Magazine articles, patterns and events.
  • Lacemaker's Cottage - Scroll to the bottom of the page to find lace histories from 1500-1900, and a gallery of laceworks.
  • The Lacemaker's Mailing List FAQ - Mimi Dillman maintains this page of mailing lists and FAQs for arachne.
  • Lacemakers of Calais - Homepage of this historic Australian Society of Lacemakers.
  • Lacemakers of Puget Sound (LPS) - Seattle's lace guild specializes in bobbin lace and tatting, open to all.
  • Lacemaking - Descriptions of works in buckspoint, torchon and milanese, plus a large black and white gallery are located here.
  • 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's article includes a photo demonstrating lace in period costume, and bibliography.
  • Lacemaking Web Ring - A web ring for lace and lacemaking sites.
  • The Lacewood Circle - This UK guild meets weekly. Site contains photos taken at lace workshop.
  • Lefkara Lace - The history and patterns of lace on Cyprus. Photo index of lacemakers.
  • Legacy of Lace - Lace historian and maker, Joeanna Smith documents western european laces.
  • Lego Bobbin Winder - Kieth Enevoldsen shows how to make a bobbin winder from legos.
  • 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 by a combined effort. They've recorded past, and future, events.
  • Maine Lace - Home page of The Lacemakers of Maine.
  • Mainly Lace in This Place - Gary and Jean define types of spanish bobbins and show how to use a bobbin winder.
  • Mallee Lacemakers - Home page of guild based in Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia.
  • 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.
  • Mary Margaret Nousek - Photos of her work and collection
  • The Mary Rose (1509 1545) - Bobbins were found on board the ship The Mary Rose.
  • New England Lace Group - This page holds the basic information needed to contact this Maine-based group.
  • OIDFA - International Lace Organization provides bulletins, patterns and conferences.
  • Pittsburgh Lace Group - The newsletters for this group are posted on site. Also posted are a large Christmas gallery and workshop photos.
  • Poole Bobbin Lace Circle - Poole Lacemakers provide a pattern page, photos of their exhibits, plus information about their 4 year lace course.
  • Radyr Lace Group - Canadian bobbin lacers share patterns and gallery.
  • Rosemary Richards-Steck - Rosemary's hobby is making bobbin lace by the pond.
  • Roy and Dearl Kniskern - Photos of Dearl's bobbins and bookmarks.
  • SCA Lace - This group discusses topics relating to making lace during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
  • Sharyl Pacheco's Page - Site includes links and a small gallery of bobbin laces and tatting, plus a tat and bobbinlace mix.
  • Sheringham Lace Makers - Photos of guild events and work samples, plus calendar of events.
  • Silver Pin Studio - Lace Artist: Lenka Suchanek creates bobbin laces in wire.
  • Susan Roberts - Susan shares her gallery of honiton works, plus notes on her life as a lacer.
  • The Swedish Lacemaking Association - This 1000 member society teaches courses, publishes patterns and demonstrates lacemaking.
  • The Tangled Web - Lara tells how to build a pillow & bobbins, and shares photos of her laces.
  • Tatknot - Eliz, and family, demonstrate lace at Old Washington State Park. Her patterns include advanced tatting techniques, such as maltese rings.
  • 5th International Betonac Competition 2000 - "Lacemaking as an Art" competition
  • Theo Brejaart - Theo has created an international list of lace books, arranged by language. He also offers lace calendars.
  • Traditional and Modern Bobbin Lacing - Click the buttons labelled 'moderne' to view 14 years of the work of Lace Artist, Beate Agten.
  • Turning Lace Bobbins - Robert Spragg explains how to create bobbins from bone.
  • Tussah - Photos, and descriptions, of bobbin lace pieces made by Lara's mom.
  • Victorian Art - This site offers complete kits for romanian point lacework and presents the history of this ancient craft. Doilies, ornaments, tablecloths and runners can be purchaed here. Classes are available in the Baltimore MD area.
  • Ville de Retournac - The Lace Manufactures Museum records France's lacemaking history.
  • Vzorník - Marie made a sampler of honiton lace.

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Last update: 9:43 PT, Tuesday, September 4, 2001

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