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http://lace.lacefairy.com/
Editor's Pick LaceFairy's Lacemaking Central Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   Part museum, part master's degree, Lori's site holds more than 1000 pages of lacemaking information. Site includes information on lacemaking and lacemakers, identification and preservation, collecting and collections. Instructions, patterns, postcards an
   http://lace.lacefairy.com/

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http://freespace.virgin.net/deborah.robinson/index.htm
"Mrs Dot" Open in a new browser window
   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 Open in a new browser window
   An IOLI charter group, meets in San Antonio, Texas. Includes photos of annual demonstrations at the Folklife Festival.
   http://home.earthlink.net/~alamobobbinlacers/
http://www.jti.net/alissa/index.htm
Alissa's Lace Open in a new browser window
   Alissa shares her work in buck's point, flemish, honiton and torchon.
   http://www.jti.net/alissa/index.htm
http://www.cyberlink.co.uk/allhallows/honiton/index.html
Allhallows Museum Open in a new browser window
   Based in Honiton, Devon UK, the museum features the laces famous to this region.
   http://www.cyberlink.co.uk/allhallows/honiton/index.html
http://www.e-honcho.jorne.ed.jp/en/baten/
Batten Lace Open in a new browser window
   These simplified instructions for making battenburg lace include photos.
   http://www.e-honcho.jorne.ed.jp/en/baten/
http://knotsindeed.com/
Beautiful and Practical Netting Open in a new browser window
   Rita creates doilies and edgings, sharing patterns and 'how to' information.
   http://knotsindeed.com/
http://www.blen.net/m_c.htm
Bobbin Lace European Network Open in a new browser window
   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in the following categories: laces, census and biographies of lacemakers, designers, bibliographies, glossaries, historical documents, museums, news and online training.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
http://www.lace.cz/
Bobbin Lacers in CZ Open in a new browser window
   Jaroslava Jedlinska and Dana Mihulkova, both from Czechoslovakia, share examples of their bobbin laces.
   http://www.lace.cz/
http://www.tat-man.net/bobbinburg.html
Bobbinburg Open in a new browser window
   Directory of links for personal pages, shops, and chat.
   http://www.tat-man.net/bobbinburg.html
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bobbinlace/
Bobbinlace Chat Group Open in a new browser window
   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 Open in a new browser window
   Brenda includes instructions for choosing threads, a free pattern and a gallery.
   http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/lace/lace.html
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/
Brenda's Lace Open in a new browser window
   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 Open in a new browser window
   This unusual collection of over 400 laces was exhibited in England and the USA.
   http://freespace.virgin.net/deborah.robinson/cd2000.htm
http://www.lacegazette.com/
Canadian Lacemaker Gazette Open in a new browser window
   This lace magazine is printed in French and English.
   http://www.lacegazette.com/
http://celticdreamweaver.com/
Celtic Dream Weaver Open in a new browser window
   Sherry, a tatter and bobbin lacer, designs unique pieces. She also decorates bobbins using paints and decoupage.
   http://celticdreamweaver.com/
http://www.claeysantique.com/
Claeys Antique Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.mkheritage.co.uk/cnm/lace/index.html
Cowper & Newton Museum: Lace making home page Open in a new browser window
   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/index.html
http://www.kreuzen-drehen.at/
Cross-Twist (Kreuzen-Drehen ) Open in a new browser window
   Click a photo, then follow the arrows to explore the works of Lace-Artist Eva Baumgartner.
   http://www.kreuzen-drehen.at/
http://www.csetnekicsipke.hu/
Csetneki Hungarian Lace Open in a new browser window
   One hundred years of Hungarian lace. Includes history, lacemaking method, and image gallery with close up details.
   http://www.csetnekicsipke.hu/
http://www.buranolace.it
Dalla Lidia Merletti d'Arte Open in a new browser window
   This museum and shop in Venice shares a series of photos that chronical a piece of needlelace from design to finished masterpiece.
   http://www.buranolace.it
http://www.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/
Digital Archive of Documents Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dora.northern/index.htm
Dora the Knotter Open in a new browser window
   Dora's sense of humor shows in her Margareten-Spitze laces.
   http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dora.northern/index.htm
http://www.tatting.de/dol/
Dreams of Lace Open in a new browser window
   Christiane Eichler's site includes a comprehensive pattern surfer,a German & English lace dictionary, a gallery and tips.
   http://www.tatting.de/dol/
http://www.customcpu.com/ait/edunaway/
Eitel's Bobbin Lace Open in a new browser window
   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 Open in a new browser window
   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 Open in a new browser window
   A lacemaker has evaluated design software and created a table stand for a vertical cookie pillow.
   http://www.xs4all.nl/~falkink/lace/index.html
http://www.uni-potsdam.de/u/physik/mitarbeiter/lorenz/frauke2.htm
Frauke Lorenz Open in a new browser window
   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 Open in a new browser window
   Gloria's laceworks include multiple contest entries. She specializes in modern lace jewelry.
   http://digilander.libero.it/gloriavalli/ehome.htm
http://home.wxs.nl/~hombu012/index.html
Gon Homburg Open in a new browser window
   Based in Amsterdam, this certified teacher/bobbin lacer shares her lace heritage with students.
   http://home.wxs.nl/~hombu012/index.html
http://www.irishlace.org/
Guild of Irish Lace Makers Open in a new browser window
   Irish Laces are this group's specialty. Carrickmacross, Irish crochet, and Limerick laces can all be found in their gallery.
   http://www.irishlace.org/
http://www.howfen.demon.co.uk/
Howfen Open in a new browser window
   Glenys Pople has written a clear and well illustrated definition of bobbin lace.
   http://www.howfen.demon.co.uk/
http://www.italiainvita.it/
International Forum of Lace Open in a new browser window
   Results of the 2003 Conference in Rimini, Italy are located here. Site includes plans to further study the technical, artistic and historic aspects of lace in 2005 .
   http://www.italiainvita.it/
http://www.irishcarrickmacrosslace.com/
Irish Carrickmacross Lace - Open in a new browser window
   This Arduin Lace Collection was handmade by Mary O'Neill in Ireland.
   http://www.irishcarrickmacrosslace.com/
http://www.isis-lacemakers.org/
Isis Lacemakers Open in a new browser window
   Homepage of lacemakers in Oxford UK includes calendar of events.
   http://www.isis-lacemakers.org/
http://art.box.sk/jo/
Jana Onuskova Open in a new browser window
   Bobbin Lace Artist shares nine of her original modern works.
   http://art.box.sk/jo/
http://www.gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/lace/index.htm
Jo Edkins' Lace School Open in a new browser window
   This online bobbin lace school has twelve lessons covering over forty topics. Each topic is well illustrated; some are even animated. The ten beginning patterns are organized into four categories; all are illustrated.
   http://www.gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/lace/index.htm
http://www.kniplings-festival.dk/engelsk/
Knipling Lace Festival Open in a new browser window
   Tape Laces are the theme of this Festival in Tonder in 2004.
   http://www.kniplings-festival.dk/engelsk/
http://www.knitlacepatterns.com/
Knitted Heirloom Lace Open in a new browser window
   Author Gloria Penning shares 18 knitted lace works, plus information about her books.
   http://www.knitlacepatterns.com/
http://www.lacebobbins.com/
Knotwork Open in a new browser window
   Frances defines knotwork and offers assorted bobbins.
   http://www.lacebobbins.com/
http://www.ritaleydon.com/Zwriting/1996/lace.html
Knypplad Spets , the Crowning Touch Open in a new browser window
   Rita Leydon writes an essay on bobbin lacemaking in Sweden.
   http://www.ritaleydon.com/Zwriting/1996/lace.html
http://www.dentellieres.com/lace.htm
La Dentelles Open in a new browser window
   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 Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.virtualbruges.com/museums/mus010.html
Lace Centre Open in a new browser window
   Lacemakers demonstrate craft at Jerusalem Church.
   http://www.virtualbruges.com/museums/mus010.html
http://www.lace.nildram.co.uk/
Lace Design Open in a new browser window
   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 Open in a new browser window
   This comprehensive well maintained list, sorted by country, lists lace events all over the world.
   http://digilander.libero.it/gloriavalli/index2.htm
http://www.laceexpress.de/
Lace Express Open in a new browser window
   An international, periodical magazine for lace makers. Also offers books and patterns. Online subscription and orders.
   http://www.laceexpress.de/
http://www.lacemagazine.com/
Lace Magazine Open in a new browser window
   Contains a short introduction to princess, bobbin and needle laces.
   http://www.lacemagazine.com/
http://people.delphiforums.com/standart/
Lacemaker's Cottage Open in a new browser window
   Scroll to the bottom of the page to find lace histories from 1500-1900, plus a gallery of laceworks.
   http://people.delphiforums.com/standart/
http://www.lacemaking.it/
Lacemaking Open in a new browser window
   Italian site describes works in buckspoint, torchon and milanese, and holds a gallery of over forty photos.
   http://www.lacemaking.it/
http://www.unicorn-meadow.co.uk/lacering/
Lacemaking Webring Open in a new browser window
   Webrings make it easy to randomly surf thru lacemaking sites.
   http://www.unicorn-meadow.co.uk/lacering/
http://www.palickovani.cz/en/
Lacemaking in Czek Open in a new browser window
   Site contains animated video of bobbin pairs in action.
   http://www.palickovani.cz/en/
http://www.portsdown.demon.co.uk/lace.htm
Lacemaking in the 17th century. Open in a new browser window
   Sheila Sharpe demonstrates lacemaking in period costume.
   http://www.portsdown.demon.co.uk/lace.htm
http://slovart.danderekgallery.net/
Laces from Slovakia. Open in a new browser window
   Dan Derek, in Czechoslovakia, shares a gallery of handmade laces.
   http://slovart.danderekgallery.net/
http://www.lokk.nl/
Landelijke Organisatie Kant Kunst Open in a new browser window
   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 Open in a new browser window
   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://www.cezwright.com/liblace/index.htm
Liberty Lacers Open in a new browser window
   A gallery of challenges is presented by Philadelphia lacemakers.
   http://www.cezwright.com/liblace/index.htm
http://my.name-services.com/43808/page99.htm
Light house Lacers Open in a new browser window
   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
http://users.bigpond.com/jeangoldberg/lookingf.htm
Looking for the Big End Open in a new browser window
   Jean Goldberg translates humor into art through needlelace. This extraordinary gallery contains 20 masterpieces in lace depicting life in the twenty first century.
   http://users.bigpond.com/jeangoldberg/lookingf.htm
http://pages.videotron.ca/louisemo/indexe.html
Louise Moreau Open in a new browser window
   This artist shares her collection of oil paintings celebrating bobbin lace.
   http://pages.videotron.ca/louisemo/indexe.html
http://pointlace.planet.ro
Margit's Romanian Point Lace Open in a new browser window
   Ms.Margit, of Transylvania, shares her handmade pieces of romanian point lace.
   http://pointlace.planet.ro
http://www.astro.psu.edu/users/nousek/mary.html
Mary Margaret Nousek Open in a new browser window
   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://groups.yahoo.com/group/needlelace/
Needlelace Club Open in a new browser window
   This news group provides a forum to discuss needlelace techniques.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/needlelace/
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~nlafferty/
Noelene Lafferty Open in a new browser window
   Settled in The Round House in Cooma, Australia, Noelene (Tatter's Poet Laureate) shares her new lace creations.
   http://members.ozemail.com.au/~nlafferty/
http://www.cyberlink.co.uk/pblc/
Poole Bobbin Lace Circle Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.elizabethkurella.com/
Reclaiming Your Heritage, Lace and Linens Open in a new browser window
   Elizabeth Kurella identifies, repairs and appraises fine laces.
   http://www.elizabethkurella.com/
http://ruthan.co.uk/
Ruthan Designs Torchon Lace Open in a new browser window
   Doylies, mats, butterflies and a doll dress have all been made by this creative lacemaker.
   http://ruthan.co.uk/
http://www.irishlacemuseum.com/
Sheelin Irish Lace Museum Open in a new browser window
   Museum shares several photos of lace dating from 1850 to 1900.
   http://www.irishlacemuseum.com/
http://www.fadenzeit.de/
Sieglindes Twinetime Open in a new browser window
   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.ds.psg.sk/prezenta/frajkor/
Slovakian Bobbin Lace Open in a new browser window
   Scroll down and click 'patterns' to find Jana's drawings. Click 'photographs' for a gallery of contempory and traditional pieces.
   http://www.ds.psg.sk/prezenta/frajkor/
http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/index.htm
Steph's String Related Stuff Open in a new browser window
   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 Open in a new browser window
   Dr. Maginnis documents laces used on apparel from the 16th -19th century.
   http://www.costumes.org/history/100pages/16THLACE.HTM
http://www.thelacemuseum.org/
The Lace Museum Open in a new browser window
   The site of this California museum shows current displays, workshops and classes. Also calendar of events, newsletter and patterns.
   http://www.thelacemuseum.org/
http://www.oz-arnold.net/lmc/
The Lacemakers Circle Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.marlamallett.com/lace.htm
The Structures of Antique Lace Open in a new browser window
   Marla Mallett shares bobbin lace, needlepoint lace, and other handmade laces from her personal collection.
   http://www.marlamallett.com/lace.htm
http://home.aol.com/lclacemker/frameset1.html
The Tangled Web of Lara the Lacemaker Open in a new browser window
   Lara offers history and how-to's for period costumes plus patterns.
   http://home.aol.com/lclacemker/frameset1.html
http://www.agten-beate.de/
Traditional and Modern Bobbin Lacing Open in a new browser window
   Click the buttons labelled 'moderne' to view 14 years of the work of Lace Artist, Beate Agten.
   http://www.agten-beate.de/
http://www.tussah.com/lace/
Tussah Open in a new browser window
   Photos, and descriptions, of bobbin lace pieces made by Lara's mom.
   http://www.tussah.com/lace/
http://www.ville-retournac.fr/
Ville de Retournac Open in a new browser window
   The Lace Manufactures Museum records France's lacemaking history.
   http://www.ville-retournac.fr/

Last Updated: 2007-10-19 06:18:39