Lace
01.30.07By Lorraine Newberry
It’s probably obvious by now that I really like all that girly-girl stuff, so it should come as no surprise that I’m a fan of lace. Love it, from the lace doily under the flower vase in the hallway to the lace tablecloth in the dining room. My mother has a beautiful tablecloth that was crocheted especially for her by her aunt. My lace has been found here and there, things I happened upon and purchased for the little antiques booth I once had and then couldn’t bear to part with.
Lacemaking has been around for a long time, but got a big boost during Elizabethan times, when large lace ruffs at the neck were popular among those who could afford them. They didn’t come cheap! This website gives some fantastic information about uses of lace and methods of making lace during this era.
Belgium became a center of lacemaking and to this day visitors can easily find stunning examples of Belgian lace in the shops.
To learn more about the early history of lace, read this article that was featured in Lace magazine.
Related Links:
Anyone in or visiting the Sunnyvale, California area can visit The Lace Museum, devoted to exhibiting superior examples of lace and keeping alive the art of lacemaking.
Lace collectors and those who enjoy creating lace, or want to learn how, might be interested in Lace Magazine. Here you’ll find courses in lacemaking as well as patterns and lacemaking supplies. There are also beautiful examples of handmade antique lace for sale. Furthermore, there are many informative articles about lace and lacemaking.
Based in the United Kingdom, The Lace Guild boasts over 5000 members worldwide. Take a look at their website to see interesting articles about bobbin and needle lace, learn about their publications, see infor about upcoming lace events and more.
