r/lace
How to stop crochet lace edges from fraying?
I’m having a hard time with finding a way to finish cut edges of crochet lace/lace in general. Ideally without using some sort of glue since i’d like it to be wash safe and it ends up looking messy most of the time. I’ve tried doing an overlock stitch/couching stitch on the edge of the lace but the machine feet end up eating the lace… any tips would be much appreciated.
u/No-Contract-1779 — 12 hours ago
International Needlework Museum Directory
A member of my #lace group noticed that Piecework Magazine has a created a searchable "International Needlework Museum Directory" that people might enjoy.
Here's to our skilled foremothers.
u/mem_somerville — 2 days ago
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Is this technically lace?
Long story short: I want to get a fine mesh fabric and embroider flowers onto the fabric and then do corded outlines. I’m thinking of maybe using this for the trim on my wedding veil but idk yet.
So kind of like a mock or faux Aleçon or Chantilly lace but I’m not even sure if that counts as lace.
u/Careful-Building — 2 days ago
▲ 28 r/lace
What techniques for this ?
Hi, I have thrifted this cute piece and I want to know what lace type is used for the back and the sleeves. Your opinions?
u/pineapple-shae — 3 days ago
▲ 57 r/lace
Found a lace making tool
Hello! I love finding new hobbies and stumbled across this tool at the thrift store that looked like a beginners lace making tool. However I cannot find much about it online. It is called Koppo Cushion Daisy Winder and is made in Japan. The closest I can find is a Teneriffe Lace Pillow but I’d love more insight if anyone has anything to share!
u/Papilionidae17 — 3 days ago
▲ 9 r/lace
Craft directory
I'm someone who really enjoy reading about crafts (one day I'll actually balance this with more time doing them as well!), and always enjoy learning new ones. This is especially so for the ones you encounter more rarely (eg soutache), those which are more historic (various lace making techniques), and also for those practiced around the world (eg different needlework names/styles in various countries). I use Antique pattern library quite a bit as older books tended to cover more of a variety of crafts. What I would love though is one central place online that lists the crafts in categories and links to the various resources that are available. Does anyone know of such a directory style site?
If there isn't one, is it something others would be interested in and find useful? I know it would be a lot and would start off quite basic probably, but as someone who worked as a library assistant and studied history, organising information is definitely up my street!
u/cornishtraceyb — 3 days ago
1/4th the cuff lace for the three pairs of cuffs and ruffs I’m working on 😭 just 11 more to go for cuffs 💕
Very new to bobbin lace and this project has revealed I need finer pins if I’m doing anything smaller than this for my own sanity. This is attempt 9 because my cats burnt toast and Ragu kept stealing my pins off my lace and I couldn’t get the fans to be fans 🤦🏻
2 questions how does one get a sturdier straight edge without messing up one’s tension? I’ve got 4 pairs of bobbins dedicated to that right now.
And is there a best method for connecting the pieces together? I have a round pillow but I’m out of the paper long enough to just transfer this to fit it for continuous lace but if that’s the best option for my sanity I can order the paper 😅
Face of one of the pin thief as tax Ragu and his emotions support dog Hercules. :)
u/Bellamieboocouture — 8 days ago
▲ 35 r/lace
Identifying these little lace guys and gals on the runner I got from a Maine antique store
Album of photos of this lace and white work
I bought this lace runner for $10 thinking it was tatted lace. Once I got it home and started looking, I realized I have absolutely no idea what kind of lace this is! There's white work embroidery, cutwork, and absolutely amazing little people in a cute dance, with raised hands!
I'd love to frame it in an archival shadow box to put in a windowless hallway in my house, but I'd like to know what y'all think? Any guesses on how old it is as well? There was absolutely no information on it, just the price.
Is this multiple lace techniques? Or just one used in different ways. I'd like to learn how to do some complimentary pieces myself. I currently do shuttle tatting and Irish lace.
u/cobblesquabble — 8 days ago
▲ 38 r/lace
Help identifiyng lace in an old photo
Hello everyone,
I'm really curious about the shawl she's wearing in this picture.
Do anybody can identify what kind of lace is it made of ?
After some research, I guess maybe some type of filet lace but I'm not knowledgeable enough about lace to be sure.
For info, picture of Euphémie Vautier-Garcin by Etienne Carjat, France, circa 1861
Source : https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Euph%C3%A9mie_Vauthier-Garcin_(1829-1900)_(A05).jpg
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u/IvarnaGovorandottir — 11 days ago
▲ 26 r/lace
[Podcast] The History and Use of Tatting: An Interview with Dr Brenda Rewhorn - Sew What?
sewwhatpodcast.buzzsprout.comu/mem_somerville — 10 days ago
▲ 45 r/lace
Need advice
Need help in attribution of this piece of lace from my little collection of bobbin lace examples. Any ideas?
u/West_Boysenberry_499 — 11 days ago
▲ 21 r/lace
Inherited historic lace collection: need help identifying pieces
Hello! I have recently inherited a historical lace collection and am trying to identify pieces so I can find the right places to reach out about donating to museums. I am currently going through the boxes and storing the pieces flat or rolled, and protected by acid free tissue paper. I have put some photos of pieces I have photographed with this post but there are many more, so if anyone is interested in helping please send me a PM! :)
u/fohct — 13 days ago