Articles related to "Bobbin Lace"



17th Century- The Golden Age of Lace
Lacemaking in the 17th century - the golden age!
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19th century Lace for the Common Man
The 19th century brought many changes to the lace industry not the least of which was the beginning og the machine age.
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Bobbin Lace Tools
What tools do I need to make bobbinlace? Here's the answer!
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Maltese and Gozo Lace
Illustrated description and History of Maltse and Gozo Lace
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The History of Lace
The history of lace and lacemaking from 15th century to today.
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Spanish Lace - part 1,
A history and description of Spanish Lace,A history and description of Spanish Lace
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THE SO-CALLED COMMON DOILY
During the nineteenth century sometime, a London haberdasher by the name of D'Oyley thought about building some extra profit for his lagging business. His "brainstorm" was the idea of selling small but fancy bits of linen cloth, edged with different types of laces, to place under vases or bowls and on top of tables. Or as Mr. D'Oyley smugly remarked, "anywhere my lovely Victorian ladies would want to further clutter-up their homes."
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Spanish Lace - part 1
A history and description of Spanish Lace
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Halas Lace- The Hungarian Jewel
Brief History of lacemaking in Hungary, focusing on the truly origional Hungarian lace called Halas
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Lacemaking Tradition in Puerto Rico
History of lacemaking in Puerto Rico and what's happening there today.
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What is machine lace?
History of machine made lace,
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Real People Online: Avital Pinnick (Part 1)
Avital Pinnick, aka The Insane Knitter, is well-known to members of the SpinList, various lace lists, and to veteran members of the KnitList. In this interview she talks about her love of knitting, especially lace, and her passion for fine work.
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Spanish Lace - part 2
Lacemaking in Spain, part 2
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Real People Online: Avital Pinnick (Part 2)
The interview with Avital concludes, with her thoughts and experience on spinning, ancient and modern, the internet, and her plans for the future.
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Victorian Edgings For Undergarments
How edgings were used to trim underwear plus an eyelet pattern for you to try.
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Visit Ponce, Puerto Rico
Ponce Museum of Art, Degatau Plaza, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the firehouse at Parque de Bombas, the El Vigia Hill view and El Tunque Beach are Must-Sees.
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Yougal Lace from the Emerald Isle
History of Irish Yougal needle lace.
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HANDKERCHIEFS...SCENTED REMEMBRANCES OF LIFE
Could it be that a simple square piece of cloth that the Contessa de Melzo just happened to receive from her lover, the Duke Sforza, somewhere in the middle of the thirteenth century, in such an abundance, would start a fashion trend that would continue throughout time? Now lets fast-forward, taking that same simple square piece of cloth, that is filling the drawers of famous department stores world wide, allowing their customers to continue a fashion trend. What is it about a small square of cloth that has so bewitched humans that they decorated them with their finest embroidery and laces, passing them from generation to generation?
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Lace Pillows
Bobbin Lace is made on lace pillows. This article tries to explain why there are so many kinds.
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18th Century Lace - From Hand to Machine
Lace in the 18th Century continues the saga of lacemaking in Europe and ends with the advent of machine made netting.
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20th Century Lace
20th Century Lace- it's growth and survival
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Lacemaking Bobbins - the tools of the Trade
Lace is made with several types of tools. The most interesting is the bobbin.
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