AllMusicSearch Music Directory : Arts : Crafts : Lacemaking

» LaceFairy Editor's Pick

Provides information on lacemaking including identification and preservation, collecting, instructions, patterns, postcards, historical photographs and galleries.
http://lace.lacefairy.com/

http://freespace.virgin.net/deborah.robinson/index.htm

» "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.
http://freespace.virgin.net/deborah.robinson/index.htm

http://home.earthlink.net/~alamobobbinlacers/

» Alamo Bobbin Lacers
An IOLI charter group, meets in San Antonio, Texas. Includes photos of annual demonstrations at the Folklife Festival.
http://home.earthlink.net/~alamobobbinlacers/

» Alissa's Lace
Alissa shares her work in Buck's Point, Flemish, Honiton and Torchon.
http://www.jti.net/alissa/index.htm

http://www.angelfire.com/home/avital/m-lace.html

» Avital's Fibers
Avital designed a printable pricking for a bobbin lace tablecloth and a Star of David tatting pattern. Her gallery contains examples of 3 different lace forms.
http://www.angelfire.com/home/avital/m-lace.html

» Batten Lace
These simplified instructions for making battenburg lace include photos.
http://www.e-honcho.jorne.ed.jp/en/baten/

» Beautiful and Practical Netting
Rita creates doilies and edgings, sharing patterns and 'how to' information.
http://knotsindeed.com/

» 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in the following categories: laces, census and biographies of lacemakers, designers, bibliographies, glossaries, historical documents, museums, news and online training.
http://www.blen.net/m_c.htm

» Bobbin Lacers in CZ
Jaroslava Jedlinska and Dana Mihulkova, both from Czech Republic, share examples of their bobbin laces.
http://www.lace.cz/

» Bobbinlace Chat Group
A group of over 300 bobbin lacers chat about projects, supplies and patterns.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bobbinlace/

http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/lace/lace.html

» Brenda Paternoster
Brenda includes instructions for choosing threads, a free pattern and a gallery.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/lace/lace.html

» Brenda's Lace
Brenda and Terry Paternoster offer information about lacemaking, lace threads and a free bobbin lace pattern.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/

http://freespace.virgin.net/deborah.robinson/cd2000.htm

» CD 2000 GALLERY
This unusual collection of over 400 laces was exhibited in England and the USA.
http://freespace.virgin.net/deborah.robinson/cd2000.htm

» Canadian Lacemaker Gazette
This lace magazine is printed in French and English.
http://www.lacegazette.com/

» Carolina's Lace
Carolina presents her original milanese works, patterns and a history of lace in Catalunya
http://www.carolgallego.com/

» Celtic Dream Weaver
Sherry, a tatter and bobbin lacer, designs unique pieces. She also decorates bobbins using paints and decoupage.
http://celticdreamweaver.com/

» Christine England
Chrisine has posted photos of her honiton projects.
http://lacemaker.tripod.com/index.htm

» Claeys Antique
Diane Claeys regularly adds illustrated articles on the history of a lace piece (with over a dozen articles currently on site). Vintage photos and paintings of lacemakers share a gallery with antique lace tools.
http://www.claeysantique.com/

» Cross-Twist (Kreuzen-Drehen )
Click a photo, then follow the arrows to explore the works of Lace-Artist Eva Baumgartner.
http://www.kreuzen-drehen.at/

» Csetneki Hungarian Lace
One hundred years of Hungarian lace. Includes history, lacemaking method, and image gallery with close up details.
http://www.csetnekicsipke.hu/

» Dan Derek Gallery
Shares a gallery of handmade tatting.
http://slovart.danderekgallery.net/

» Digital Archive of Documents
Professor Griswold has been collecting documents regarding textile arts such as lacemaking, and placing them in this online archival library.
http://www.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/

» Dora the Knotter
Dora's sense of humor shows in her Margareten-Spitze laces.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dora.northern/index.htm

» Dreams of Lace
Christiane Eichler's site includes a pattern surfer, a German and English lace dictionary, a gallery and tips.
http://www.tatting.de/dol/

» Eitel's Bobbin Lace
Eitel shares 3 examples of lace projects.
http://www.customcpu.com/ait/edunaway/

http://clutch.open.ac.uk/schools/willen99/w_employment/Clares/lace.html

» Emily Clare, lacemaker
Photo and historical background of victorian era lacemaker.
http://clutch.open.ac.uk/schools/willen99/w_employment/Clares/lace.html

http://www.xs4all.nl/~falkink/lace/index.html

» Falkink
A lacemaker has evaluated design software and created a table stand for a vertical cookie pillow.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~falkink/lace/index.html

» Frauke Lorenz
The modern works of this lace artist are displayed here.
http://www.uni-potsdam.de/u/physik/mitarbeiter/lorenz/frauke2.htm

http://digilander.libero.it/gloriavalli/ehome.htm

» Gloria Valli
Gloria's laceworks include multiple contest entries. She specializes in modern lace jewelry.
http://digilander.libero.it/gloriavalli/ehome.htm

» 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.
http://www.irishlace.org/

» International Forum of Lace
Results of the 2003 Conference in Rimini, Italy. Plans to further study the technical, artistic and historic aspects of lace in 2005.
http://www.italiainvita.it/

» Irish Carrickmacross Lace -
This Arduin Lace Collection was handmade by Mary O'Neill in Ireland.
http://www.irishcarrickmacrosslace.com/

» Isis Lacemakers
Homepage of lacemakers in Oxford UK includes calendar of events.
http://www.isis-lacemakers.org/

» Knipling Lace Festival
Tape Laces are the theme of this Festival in Tonder in 2004.
http://www.kniplings-festival.dk/engelsk/

» Knotwork
Frances defines knotwork and offers assorted bobbins.
http://www.lacebobbins.com/

» Knypplad Spets , the Crowning Touch
Rita Leydon writes an essay on bobbin lacemaking in Sweden.
http://www.ritaleydon.com/Zwriting/1996/lace.html

» La Dentelles
Rosanna has compiled articles, photos, reports and diagrams of lacemaking in France, including an unusual collection of lacemakers in miniature.
http://www.dentellieres.com/lace.htm

http://www.realce.es/la_encajera/encaing.htm

» La Encajera - The Lacemaker
Home page of the Spanish lace magazine. Patterns, competitions and calendar, plus 'Letter to the Reader' from previous issues.
http://www.realce.es/la_encajera/encaing.htm

» Lace Design
Three lace artists encourage bobbin, and needle, lacemakers to give designing a try by offering case studies, tutorials, patterns and galleries.
http://www.lace.nildram.co.uk/

http://digilander.libero.it/gloriavalli/index2.htm

» Lace Exhibitions
This comprehensive well maintained list, sorted by country, lists lace events all over the world.
http://digilander.libero.it/gloriavalli/index2.htm

» Lace Express
An international, periodical magazine for lace makers. Also offers books and patterns. Online subscription and orders.
http://www.laceexpress.de/

» Lace Magazine
Includes a short introduction to princess, bobbin and needle laces.
http://www.lacemagazine.com/

http://people.delphiforums.com/standart/

» Lacemaker's Cottage
Scroll to the bottom of the page to find lace histories from 1500-1900, plus a gallery of laceworks.
http://people.delphiforums.com/standart/

» Lacemakers of Calais
Homepage of this historic Australian Society of Lacemakers.
http://www.angelfire.com/al/aslc/

» Lacemaking
Thirty eight sites are linked to this web ring.
http://lacemakers.lacefairy.com/

» Lacemaking in Czek
Animated video of bobbin pairs in action.
http://www.palickovani.cz/en/

» 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.
http://www.lokk.nl

http://www.cyculture.net/lefkara/index.html

» Lefkara Lace
The history and patterns of lace on Cyprus can be found here, plus a photo index of local lacemakers.
http://www.cyculture.net/lefkara/index.html

http://my.name-services.com/43808/page99.htm

» Light house Lacers
Based in Racine, Wisconsin, this group meets bi-monthly at a local library, and holds an annual workshop.
http://my.name-services.com/43808/page99.htm

» Louise Moreau
This artist shares her collection of oil paintings celebrating bobbin lace.
http://pages.videotron.ca/louisemo/indexe.html

http://www.astro.psu.edu/users/nousek/mary.html

» Mary Margaret Nousek
Mary offers a small gallery that includes profiles of a man and a woman done in needle lace.
http://www.astro.psu.edu/users/nousek/mary.html

http://janincrete.homestead.com/lacemaking.html

» Miniature Bobbin Lace
Jan, from Crete, creates miniature lace and lacemaking supplies - including a complete lace shop.
http://janincrete.homestead.com/lacemaking.html

» Needlelace Club
This news group provides a forum to discuss needlelace techniques.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/needlelace/

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~nlafferty/

» Noelene Lafferty
Settled in The Round House in Cooma, Australia, Noelene (Tatter's Poet Laureate) shares her new lace creations.
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~nlafferty/

» 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.
http://www.cyberlink.co.uk/pblc/

» Reclaiming Your Heritage, Lace and Linens
Elizabeth Kurella identifies, repairs and appraises fine laces.
http://www.elizabethkurella.com/

» Ruthan Designs Torchon Lace
Doylies, mats, butterflies and a doll dress have all been made by this creative lacemaker.
http://ruthan.co.uk/

» Sheelin Irish Lace Museum
Museum shares several photos of lace dating from 1850 to 1900.
http://www.irishlacemuseum.com/

» 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.
http://www.fadenzeit.de/

http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/index.htm

» 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.
http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/index.htm

http://www.costumes.org/history/100pages/16THLACE.HTM

» The Costumer's Manifesto
Dr. Maginnis documents laces used on apparel from the 16th -19th century.
http://www.costumes.org/history/100pages/16THLACE.HTM

» The Cowper & Newton Museum: Lace Making
Discussing the history of bucks, beds and northant bobbin laces, this site also covers equipment and local laces today.
http://www.mkheritage.co.uk/cnm/lace/

» The Lace Museum
The site of this California museum shows current displays, workshops and classes. Also calendar of events, newsletter and patterns.
http://www.thelacemuseum.org/

» 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.
http://www.oz-arnold.net/lmc/

» The Structures of Antique Lace
Marla Mallett shares bobbin lace, needlepoint lace, and other handmade laces from her personal collection.
http://www.marlamallett.com/lace.htm

» Tussah
Photos, and descriptions, of bobbin lace pieces made by Lara's mom.
http://www.tussah.com/lace/

» Ville de Retournac
The Lace Manufactures Museum records France's lacemaking history.
http://www.ville-retournac.fr/

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