Bobbin lace, Techniques, Patterns & History

Bobbin lace, handmade lace important in fashion from the 16th to the early 20th century. Bobbin laces are made by using a “pricking,” a pattern drawn on parchment or card that is attached to a padded support, the pillow or cushion. An even number of threads (from 8 to more than 1,000) are looped

Powerhouse Collection - Lace border, bobbin lace technique

Bobbin lace pillow with bobbins and paper patterns

Beginner's Bobbin Lace Resources, Patterns and More – bookhoarding

Bobbin lace, Techniques, Patterns & History

Bobbin Lace: An Illustrated Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques: Fuhrmann, Brigita: 9780486249025: Books

Lace, History, Types & Uses

Strip of bobbin lace made after Italian example from the 17th

Beginner's Bobbin Lace Resources, Patterns and More – bookhoarding

National Museum of American History